A Beloved Chicken Restaurant Has Suddenly Closed In Bayville, NJ

When a local New Jersey business closes its doors, it leaves us with a lot of different feelings. Maybe we're angry that a place we loved is no longer there. Maybe you're feeling confused, thinking to yourself, "I went there all the time, why would they close? I thought business was good?" And maybe it leaves you curious, asking yourself what's going to take over the now vacant spot.

A Popular Chicken Restaurant Is Now Closed In Bayville, NJ

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A lot of locals in Bayville are feeling this way, after a very popular fried chicken spot is now closed, and to be honest, I don't think any of us saw it coming.

People are commenting on the business's Facebook page that they've been getting their fried chicken craving taken care of here for the past 3 decades, and are confused as to why, seemingly out of nowhere, this place is closed.

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I live maybe 30 seconds down the road from this place, so when I heard it closed, I had to see it for myself to see if the rumors were true, and boy, they sure are.

I pulled up to their store in Bayville and was met with an entryway that was covered head to toe in newspaper, with a sign that said thank you for the memories, Bayville.

So, what business is no longer open in Bayville? The one and only Chicken Holiday.

Chicken Holiday Is Now Closed In Bayville, NJ

I swear this place was open over the weekend when I made a run to the ShopRite in Berkley Plaza.

Chicken Holiday, if you're not familiar, was known for its comfort food offerings, as well as its wings, and surprisingly good seafood.

It was a great spot to go when you wanted some good food, but didn't want to cook.

What Will Replace Chicken Holiday In Bayville, NJ?

This is the second business that will now sit vacant in Berkley Plaza. Right next door is the old Acme Draft House, which has been closed and sitting empty for as long as I can remember at this point.