Wingman Brothers Smokehouse to Permanently Close

Marble Falls barbecue joint shutters after nearly a decade in business.

Mar. 10, 2026 at 6:51pm

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Wingman Brothers Smokehouse, a popular barbecue restaurant in Marble Falls, Texas, will permanently close its doors on March 28 after nearly a decade of operation. The closure is due to rising economic pressures and the increasing costs of running the restaurant, according to co-owner Dustin Wing.

Why it matters

The closure of Wingman Brothers Smokehouse is part of a broader trend of well-known restaurants shutting down in the Highland Lakes area of Texas, including Bear King Brewing Co. and Doc's Fish Camp and Grill in Marble Falls, as well as the legendary Fuzzy's Corner bar in Llano. This reflects the economic challenges facing small businesses in the region.

The details

Wingman Brothers Smokehouse opened in 2017 and gained a reputation for its tasty and smoky barbecue fare. The restaurant was owned and operated by the local Wing family, who also own Wingman Oil Change and Wingman Car Wash in Marble Falls. However, Dustin Wing cited the rising costs of goods and operating a restaurant as the primary reasons for the closure, despite the smokehouse's successful run.

  • Wingman Brothers Smokehouse opened in 2017.
  • The restaurant will permanently close on March 28, 2026.

The players

Wingman Brothers Smokehouse

A popular barbecue restaurant in Marble Falls, Texas that will be permanently closing after nearly a decade in business.

Dustin Wing

The co-owner of Wingman Brothers Smokehouse, who cited rising economic pressures and costs as the reasons for the restaurant's closure.

Wingman Oil Change

A business owned and operated by the Wing family, which will not be affected by the closure of Wingman Brothers Smokehouse.

Wingman Car Wash

Another business owned and operated by the Wing family, which will also not be affected by the closure of Wingman Brothers Smokehouse.

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What they’re saying

“We've had a great crew and great time, but the cost of goods and operating a restaurant keeps rising and we couldn't justify it anymore.”

— Dustin Wing, Co-owner

The takeaway

The closure of Wingman Brothers Smokehouse reflects the broader economic challenges facing small businesses in the Highland Lakes area, as rising costs and other pressures force even well-established restaurants to shut down. This trend highlights the need for support and solutions to help local businesses weather these difficult times.