Lockhart’s BBQ‘s second location is now open in the Village of Lake Orion. Michigan. Owner Drew Ciora spent almost two years looking for the space and $2 million renovating it once he settled on the location.
The 5,700 square foot building Ciora selected is over 100 years old and formerly served as the Village Offices and police department. Extensive renovations to the two-story restaurant included adding two full bars and two outdoor eating areas, including a rooftop deck with a third bar.
Note from Storm: My thanks for Village Manager Darwin Parks McClary for submitting this article to REVITALIZATION! In his message, he said: “Storm: we sold our 115 year old village hall to Lockhart’s BBQ, who rehabilitated the building and recently opened its second restaurant in our community (owner Drew Ciora also owns the same restaurant in Royal Oak, as well as the Royal Oak Brewery, and the Detroit Brewing Company).”