The two restaurants that bear the name of St. Louis broadcasting royalty will close at the end of this month.
J. Buck's in Clayton and Joe Buck's downtown will close after service on Oct. 30, owner Doug Albrecht announced on Friday.
Albrecht, through a representative, declined to discuss the closures. The press release announcing the news cited "rising operational costs" as a factor.
“This was a difficult decision,” Albrecht said in a statement. “We’ve had an incredible run of providing a wonderful gathering place for families and visitors to enjoy a great meal and create memories.