Harrison County Restaurant, Fixture for Nearly Seven Decades, to Cease Operations Permanently June 26
By Connect-Bridgeport Staff on June 08, 2022
FROM THE SUNSET ELLIS RESTAURANT FACEBOOK PAGE
After decades of serving customers throughout the local area and beyond, it has understandably been a difficult decision and in contemplating the future of the Sunset-Ellis Restaurant that has remained in the same location along Route 19 near Shinnston for its duration.
The story of this business has been written over the past 67 years thanks to the dedication of family members and a team of committed staff 
members who became part of the Ellis 'family'. However, every story must have an ending; and it is with heavy hearts that the Ellis family announces the upcoming closure of this iconic Restaurant.
members who became part of the Ellis 'family'. However, every story must have an ending; and it is with heavy hearts that the Ellis family announces the upcoming closure of this iconic Restaurant.
It's final day of operation will be June 26th so there is still time for patrons to pay a visit and enjoy one last Giovanni sandwich, a spaghetti dinner, or whatever your particular Italian favorite has been.
Antoinette Ellis-Casto spoke on behalf of her family, saying," Throughout the years, some incredibly profound bonds have been formed with our patrons and our staff, and we have so many cherished memories of these relationships that will always remain with us. Instead of looking at the conclusion of our story with sadness, we choose to commemorate this final chapter cheerfully, and we invite everyone to stop by and help us celebrate what has brought us so much pleasure during these 67 years. Anyone who would like to wish my father well as this chapter ends, I will tell them that the best time to catch him is between the hours of 5 and 7 p.m."
She added, "My father Anthony is a remarkable man whose steadfast devotion has continued what has been a family legacy for many decades, and I am so grateful for the example he has set and from which we have all learned. He deserves to open a new door in his life -one that flourishes with more time to enjoy less responsibility."
The Ellis family wishes to thank all of their faithful patrons and dedicated staff for making their 'story'such a pleasurable and memorable one.
Editor's Note: The Ellis Drive-In is still tentatively set to open June 10.
