It’s pretty rare that you hear about a tornado in Washington, or at least one that causes lasting damage. But when you happen to be a restaurant owner in the Pacific Northwest and your business is damaged by such a strange phenomenon, you have to have a bit of a sense of humor about it. And that’s how the Ruby Slipper Bar & Grill was named.

Once upon a time, the restaurant known as Bethel Square in Port Orchard was damaged by a freak tornado.

Port Orchard, Washington / Google The tornado, determined by meteorologists to have been an EF-2, dropped from the skies on a December afternoon and did irreparable damage to the building.

Owner Shari Patrick decided not to let her business of 22 years close for good.

Ruby Slipper Bar & Grill / Instagram She spent the better part of a year repairing the damage and reopening the restaurant under a new name.

While the Ruby Slipper Bar & Grill looks a bit different, it still has the same owner, the same friendly team, and the same tasty food.

Ruby Slipper Bar & Grill / Facebook Many of the customers are like family, and they’re so glad to be “home.”

The menu consists of a wide variety of all American classics, starting with breakfast.

Ruby Slipper Bar & Grill / Facebook And they don’t serve small portions.

Whether you order a burger, sandwich, or a hearty dinner entree, you won’t be disappointed.

Cory Wagner / Google They even have some healthy substitutions and can accommodate most dietary restrictions.

The pies that put this place on the map years ago are still as popular as ever.

Ruby Slipper Bar & Grill / Facebook Enjoy some after your lunch or take one home to your family for dessert.

Ruby Slipper Bar & Grill is temporarily closed, but they’ll reopen on June 1.

Ruby Slipper Bar & Grill / Facebook They’ll continue to serve takeout meals or allow for some onsite dining, depending on what is allowed.

Have you ever dined at the Ruby Slipper?

Port Orchard, Washington / Google

The tornado, determined by meteorologists to have been an EF-2, dropped from the skies on a December afternoon and did irreparable damage to the building.

Ruby Slipper Bar & Grill / Instagram

She spent the better part of a year repairing the damage and reopening the restaurant under a new name.

Ruby Slipper Bar & Grill / Facebook

Many of the customers are like family, and they’re so glad to be “home.”

Ruby Slipper Bar & Grill / Facebook

And they don’t serve small portions.

Cory Wagner / Google

They even have some healthy substitutions and can accommodate most dietary restrictions.

Enjoy some after your lunch or take one home to your family for dessert.

They’ll continue to serve takeout meals or allow for some onsite dining, depending on what is allowed.

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Address: 3965 Bethel Rd SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366, USA