Port Clinton-area restaurant closes

PORTAGE TWP. — On Wednesday, proprietors of The Que, a restaurant opening in the Catawba Island-Port Clinton area in 2021, announced its immediate and permanent closure. "This wasn't an easy decision — and, as local residents, it saddens us to say goodbye to a space that has meant so much to us," according to the post on its official Facebook page. Calls placed to the restaurant also went unanswered. The post, however, offered some additional insight into why this restaurant, at 3975 E. Harbor Road, closed: For the past four years, we've poured our hearts into bringing you delicious barbecue. And before that, for almost two decades, this very spot was home to Nagoya Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi where countless memories were made over delicious meals. Through both chapters, you welcomed us, celebrated with us and became a part of our extended family. Every laugh, every shared dish, every familiar face walking through our doors: These are the moments we will carry with us forever. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for your unwavering support and for making these restaurants a vibrant part of our town for so many years. As one chapter closes, our commitment to this community and to sharing good food continues. More than anything, we look forward to sharing more meals and memories with you at our sister restaurants: Ciao Bella, Nagoya Express and The Sushi Room. We will continue to pour our hearts into every dish crafted in those kitchens, and we would genuinely cherish the opportunity to welcome your familiar, friendly faces there. Thank you again for everything. It's been an absolute privilege to serve you. We understand some of you may still have unused gift cards, so we will be putting an action plan in place in the next several weeks with instructions on how you can get reimbursed.