PJ’s BAR-B-QSA Announces Closure, Pending Sale
An image posted to PJ’s BAR-B-QSA’s website announcing the restaurant’s closure.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — PJ’s BAR-B-QSA, a barbecue restaurant that had been in business for 42 years, officially closed its doors for good last weekend after being shuttered since late October.
In a statement posted to its website, the company said it had a pending sale on the property at 1 Kaydeross Ave W that is scheduled to close in mid-September.
The company also said it would retain ownership of its original recipes, trademarks, logos, and theme in the hope that someone might be interested in licensing them.
“Our journey began over five decades ago with a small catering business working out of our garage, and thanks to all of you, it evolved into a beloved local institution,” owners PJ and Carolyn Davis said in their statement. “From the very beginning, this has been a family effort, and we’re deeply proud of what we’ve built together.”
PJ and Carolyn thanked their son, daughter, the City of Saratoga Springs, the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, Discover Saratoga, and the local community at large for their support over the years.
PJ’s BAR-B-QSA had been a seasonal restaurant from 1984 until 2011, before staying open year-round in 2012. Its decision to close for the winter in October 2024 led to speculation that the business might stay closed for good.
The eatery hosted a variety of events over the years, including Classic Car Nights, Bike Nights, and charity events. It was also an official Buffalo Bills Backers location, serving as a gathering place for Bills fans to watch games.