Beloved Sherman Oaks BBQ Spot Boneyard Announces Closing After Two Decades
Chef Aaron Robins revealed that Boneyard Bistro in Sherman Oaks will cease operations, scheduling a final service for September 12.
Aaron Robins, the chef who opened Boneyard Bistro in 2005, announced the restaurant’s closure in a tearful Instagram video, expressing gratitude to the many diners who made the spot a neighborhood staple. The Sherman Oaks venue was known for its slow-smoked BBQ, hand-tossed pizzas, cheesesteaks, burgers, and craft cocktails. Fans responded with nostalgic comments, with former employee Drew Talbert noting he met his wife there and actor patrons recalling dates and anniversaries celebrated at the eatery.
Robins invited the public to attend a final service on September 12, promising a last chance to enjoy a meal and a drink. The closure marks the end of a 20-plus-year culinary landmark in the area.
Why it matters
The shutdown ends a long-standing local dining hub that has been a social and culinary fixture in Sherman Oaks.
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