Doc’s Fish Camp & Grill set to close Jan. 18
Doc’s Fish Camp & Grill has served the Marble Falls area for decades, becoming engrained in the city’s history. Staff photo by Caden Senn.
Marble Falls will say goodbye to a historic staple of food and fun on Sunday, Jan. 18, after Doc’s Fish Camp & Grill announced its permanent closure on Jan. 14. The restaurant, located near the corner of U.S. 281 and RR 1431, has been serving the community for decades.
The owner, Bradley Lannie, shared a Facebook post thanking the community for their love and support over the last two years, and for allowing him to live his dream.
“I am so grateful for the opportunity to have lived my dream as a restaurateur, regardless of the outcome,” Lannie wrote.
Doc’s will go out in style before its closure Sunday night with a few final performances from longtime musicians of the restaurant: Fridayz with Ken & Renee’ from 3-5 p.m., and Jimmy Lee from 6-8:30 p.m.
Lannie became the owner of Doc’s in 2023, and faced an immediate uphill battle. He said that, before taking over, a social media post from an employee criticising the restaurant’s ownership had blown up and damaged its reputation within the community.
“I appreciate the people who gave us a chance after I took over, and who came back,” Lannie told DailyTrib.
Despite controversy, Lannie did his best to restore the public’s view of the historic restaurant, and over the years was able to draw in both locals and tourists to enjoy good music and eats.
“I’m proud of what we did here,” Lannie said. “I can sleep at night knowing I did what I could and that my people will be able to find something after this.”