The abrupt closure of Canberra barbecue restaurant Smoque has left about 25 staff with unpaid wages and suppliers owed thousands, including the family run farm that supplied the restaurant with meat.

Rebecca McCormack owns Lost River Produce in Crookwell, raising lamb, beef and pork. She and her husband supplied Smoque with its meat and say they have been left $15,500 out of pocket.

Smoque owner Grant Kells has not responded to requests for comment after the closure of his Civic restaurant. Credit:Elesa Kurtz

Liquidators RSM Australia were called in on Sunday morning, August 7, and the restaurant has stopped trading.

RSM's Canberra managing partner Frank Lo Pilato said the restaurant's employees were notified on Monday.