‘Deeply emotional’: Ringside Steakhouse remains closed after kitchen fire

The owners of the steakhouse previously announced on Facebook that the restaurant will need to close temporarily in order to complete repairs and restoration from the damage. It is not yet clear how long these repairs will take.

The Peterson family shared the following statement with KOIN 6 News.

“This is a deeply emotional moment for our entire team, many of whom have dedicated years (if not decades) to making Ringside a special place for our guests and our city. … We will share updates as we have them, and we appreciate your patience and kindness during this time.”

Portland Fire and Rescue Crews responded to the fire at the West Burnside steakhouse around 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Investigators are still working to determine the cause of the fire.