Callaway’s was one of the only buildings in the area when it opened in southern Sioux Falls.

More than two decades later, the restaurant and event hall at 500 E. 69th St. is closing and company leadership confirmed Jan. 12 will be the business’ last day.

The decision to close wasn’t easy but it was time to move on from the business, owner Tim Olson said.

“It’s heart breaking, terrible,” Olson said.

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Callaway’s enjoyed a great following for its entire lifespan, Olson said, becoming a place beloved by its neighbors as development grew around the dining hall and the neighboring Prairie Green Golf Course.

He and his father first opened the restaurant 23 years ago, Olson said.

There will be no special event to mark Callaway’s last day. That’s not his business’ style, Olson said. Instead, the restaurant will quietly cease operations sometime after the usual posted closing time of 10 p.m., after the last customers trickle out.

The restaurant posted on Facebook, inviting customers to make one last visit before Jan. 12.

“It’s just about friendship and neighborhood loyalty,” Olson said.