18 years old. An adult. Old enough to vote and move out on your own. It’s an eternity in the restaurant industry. To put into perspective how long ago that was, we had serious debates about opening a restaurant after the smoking ban went into place, wondering “are people still going to go to bars if they can’t smoke inside?”.

From the smoking ban, to financial meltdown, to global pandemic, we’ve been here through it all. We wouldn’t have been able to do that without each and every one of you. Without our fiercely loyal Maverick’s family – you – there’s no way we would be still alive. We can’t say enough how grateful we have been for all of your support and love that you’ve given us over the past 18 years. But as the story goes, all good things must come to an end.

Saturday, May 31st will be the last day Maverick’s Wood Grill will be open, at least in its current form. A sappy person would say don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened. We’re pretty sure that this is one of the cases where we’ll do both.

Ryan and Dan have an opportunity to start their own business, and we’re very excited for them to begin their own journey as restaurant owners at a new concept. They’ll be able to tell you all about it.

Years ago, a bartender at another local establishment called Maverick’s “the land of misfit toys,” and to be honest – it might have been the greatest compliment anyone has ever given us. A place where people are not only accepted, but encouraged to come as they are.

To our incredible staff over the years – you came in as strangers and left as family. And not that BS kind of family where the boss says “we’re like a family here.” We’re forever grateful for the friendships we’ve made along the way, and the good times we’ve had with you all will never be forgotten.

So Champlin – you’ve got us until the end of the month to come in and share your favorite times at Maverick’s! Whether it be beer and wine dinners, trivia, live music (sometimes featuring our own Dan), impromptu dance parties, holiday brunches, or choir practice, we’d love to hear about all of them. We’re additionally planning a special closing party on Saturday, May 31st and we want to see EVERYONE there.

As for the future of what Maverick’s becomes, Amber and Chase are currently exploring options. We will be looking for new owners. So, if your uncle recently won the lottery, and has always wanted to open a restaurant, please reach out to chase@maverickswoodgrill.com.

Again, thank you all SO MUCH for the 15 good years (let’s be honest, 3 or so of them were not so good), and let’s make some new memories in this last month.

With much love to all of you,
Amber & Chase, owners
Ryan, Dan & Kambria, general & assistant managers
…and the rest of the Maverick’s family