Hickory Stick Closes Youree Drive Location After Fire
The Shreveport restaurant has temporarily shut its Youree Drive location while it assesses damage from a fire.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Dining Out
Hickory Stick has temporarily closed its Youree Drive location in Shreveport after a fire. Firefighters believe the blaze likely started in an outdoor pit area behind the restaurant.
Why it matters
The closure removes a longtime local dining option from Shreveport while the restaurant assesses the damage. Diners who regularly visit the Youree Drive site will need to find alternatives for the next few weeks.
About 20 fire units responded to the blaze at the restaurant's Youree Drive location. Firefighters reported possible slight smoke damage inside, though a full damage assessment has not been released.
The players
Hickory Stick
Hickory Stick is a Shreveport-Bossier restaurant that has operated for 49 years and is known locally for serving the community over that span.
The details
Firefighters believe the fire likely started in an outdoor pit area behind the Youree Drive restaurant. The restaurant announced it would stay closed while it assesses the damage and works toward reopening.
Timeline
November 13, 2026: Hickory Stick announces temporary closure of its Youree Drive location after the fire.
Next few weeks: The Youree Drive location remains closed while damage is assessed and repairs are made.
Culture Shift
Hickory Stick's 49 years of operation place this closure within the long-standing local restaurant tradition that many Shreveport-Bossier diners have relied on across generations. A temporary shutdown at a longtime establishment is a reminder of how much local dining depends on single, well-established sites.
Regular customers of the Youree Drive location will need to plan alternatives while the restaurant is closed. Residents should check directly with the restaurant for updates on reopening.
The takeaway
Local restaurants with decades of history can face sudden interruptions, so checking with a favorite spot before visiting is a practical habit for diners.
What happens next
Hickory Stick expects the Youree Drive location to remain closed for the next few weeks while damage is assessed.
Further reading
Explore more local options in our Dining Out coverage for Shreveport.
