Turkey Leg Hut, a popular spot in Houston’s Third Ward, has officially shut down following a judge’s order to convert its Chapter 11 bankruptcy to Chapter 7. The decision allows the restaurant’s landowner to terminate the lease.
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Turkey Leg Hut’s problems had been going on for months due to financial issues, legal battles, and health code violations. KHOU 11 reports the restaurant owed its landlord $100,000, and earlier this year, bankruptcy filings revealed debts of nearly $5 million. The Houston Health Department shut down the restaurant, citing 35 health code violations, including conditions that posed an imminent threat to public health. However, Turkey Leg Hut’s financial issues are not new.
In 2018, co-owner Nakia Price faced a lawsuit for allegedly failing to pay rent after assuming Turkey Leg Hut’s lease, and the case remains unsolved. Additionally, US Foods sued the company in 2022 for over $1.2 million, alleging unpaid invoices and fees.
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The business had been a cultural statement for years, bringing in tourists and locals with its unique menu and fun atmosphere. After learning about the news regarding its shutdown, customers went on social media to discuss their fond memories of the restaurant.
