A longtime Columbia-area cafe and grill plans to close its doors. Here’s when
A longtime Midlands restaurant along a busy road announced plans to close its doors.
Scottie’s Cafe and Grill, which has been located at 10400 Wilson Blvd. in Blythewood for more than 16 years, announced in a Nov. 7 social media post that it is planning to shutter the location.
The cafe is attached to a BP gas station. Restaurant owner Scottie Opolyn said in a lengthy Facebook video that the gas station recently has been sold, and the lease for Scottie’s won’t be renewed.
Opolyn said in the video that Dec. 14 will be the last day at the Wilson Boulevard location for Scottie’s Cafe and Grill.
“It’s been a great 16-year ride,” Opolyn said. “We love it. I certainly was not ready to retire, and not sure yet what the future is going to hold for us, but it will not be at 10400 Wilson Blvd. anymore.
The Nov. 7 post about Scottie’s coming closure drew a big reaction on Facebook. As of Monday afternoon it had drawn more than 81,000 views, with nearly 700 reactions and more than 300 comments.
“HUGE loss to Blythewood community,” Facebook commenter Helen Watkins Johnson noted. “Loss of a great family restaurant with good, affordable food and loss of much service to the community!”
Scottie’s Cafe and Grill has been known for a diverse menu with various types of cuisine, including Greek, American, Italian and other fare. They have burgers, subs, salads, steaks, gyros, pasta, pizza and more.
Opolyn said on social media that hours will remain the same from now through the Dec. 14 closing. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
“What I want y’all to do is come in,” Opolyn said to customers in the video. “Come in and have some lunch with us, share the last few weeks that we have together. It will be about six weeks, come share them with us and keep us in your prayers.”
