After almost 60 years, Ruth's Family Restaurant in Martinez will close by the New Year

Miguel Legoas, Augusta Chronicle
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Ruth's Family Restaurant has been feeding breakfast and lunch to generations. But not for much longer.

The beloved Martinez diner will be closed by Dec. 30, according to a post on Ruth's Facebook page on Saturday. It read as follows: "Thank you for 13 wonderful years! Y’all come on in and get some grits while you still can and let us say goodbye."

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As of Monday, the post announcing Ruth's closure had more than 600 reactions and was shared more than 750 times. Here were some of the comments to the news:

  • "Nooo! It's one of my favorite places in town. Thank you for the great food and service."

  • "I miss our conversations over breakfast. Those were precious moments that are now a part of my story. You are more than a place to eat but a place of blessing and love. The community will miss you."

  • "This is a sad moment for small businesses everywhere."

  • "So sad to see a Martinez icon and very loved place close. ... Thank you for all the many, many years of wonderful food, and special gathering place. ... Be blessed always!"

Ruth's was first opened in 1965 by Ruth Goodbread, who died in 2013. Over the years, it has gone through different owners, but the original character and fans have remained consistent over the years.

The diner is located in at 3843 Washington Rd. It's open 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Ruth's Family Restaurant in Martinez closing, out of business Dec. 30