Montana Mike's unexpectedly shuts down, leaving Bartlesville hungry for answers

Montana Mike's Steakhouse announced its sudden and permanent closure on Monday through social media.

Without a word on the 'why' behind the decision, the closure has sparked curiosity and speculation. The company couldn't be reached for comment.

Comments on the Facebook post range from people wondering what took so long for it close to concerns about the workers who lost their jobs.

Anyone wishing to sample Montana Mike's menu again can travel to one of nine locations in the U.S., the closest being Miami, OK.

Montana Mike's has been a staple in the Bartlesville dining scene for several years, taking over the former Western Sizzlin' steakhouse building.

Stockade Companies, founded in 1966 in Oklahoma City, owns the Montana Mike's brand, as well as Sirloin Stockade and Coyote Canyon.

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