FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 13, 2026
A Message to Our Guests & Community
After much heartfelt consideration, we have made the difficult decision to cease operations at our Sweetie Pie’s Ribeyes location, effective Friday, May 15, 2026, at 9:00 PM.
While difficult, this decision allows us to turn our attention toward developing an exciting new concept at this location — one we believe will better serve the community and the future of our company.
Serving our guests has been an incredible honor, and we are deeply grateful for the support you have shown us throughout the years. From family dinners and celebrations to everyday moments shared around our tables, you allowed us to be a small part of your lives, and for that we are truly thankful.
In addition to the many operational and financial challenges facing the restaurant industry today, we ultimately concluded that the Sweetie Pie’s Ribeyes concept was not delivering the experience and connection we had hoped to create for our guests and the community.
We also want the community to know that we are committed to supporting our team members throughout this transition. Many of the incredible people who helped make Sweetie Pie’s Ribeyes what it has been will continue with us as part of our new concept or within our other family-owned restaurants. For team members who do not continue with our company, we are committed to supporting them through this transition.
We are deeply grateful for the dedication and heart they have brought to serving our guests over the years.
This is not goodbye; it is simply the beginning of a new chapter. Be on the lookout for future announcements — we can’t wait to see you again soon!
With sincere gratitude,
Joel Vinyard
For the Vinyard family and everyone at Sweetie Pie’s Ribeyes
Media Contact
Victor Vazquez
victorv@babeschicken.com | 469-390-9966
Mon - Fri
Lunch: 11am – 2pm
Dinner: 5pm – 9pm
Sat & Sun
11am – 9pm
From the beginning, our objective was to do a few things very well. Primarily, to serve the best steak dinner available at a fair price in a warm, cozy, and comfortable environment, for everyone. No reservations, no dress coats, no jackets… just come hungry and let us take care of the rest.
Sweetie Pie's Ribeyes in NRH opened its doors to the community in 2021. This location takes its design cues from the building’s century-old Smithfield Gin Mill. Outside you will find antique vehicles placed throughout, including two super cool Ford pickups, in the feed loading dock. Like Decatur, the interior also utilizes reclaimed wood and Texas antiques. The walls are adorned by commissioned paintings styled in Texas history that include the Texas Navy. Pictures of Cotton Gins from the state and the Texas Rangers of the Texas DPS are displayed prominently as well. You’ll also find several themed dining rooms that celebrate Texas’ frontier roots, including a Wolf Room, which is dedicated to West Texas, and a couple of Patriot Rooms that feature portraits of heroes from the Texas Revolution. There’s also a River Rock Room, a limestone fireplace and many other cool fixtures and artifacts.