After being a Congaree Road staple for 23 years, John Paul’s Armadillo Oil Company has announced that it will close its doors on Nov. 9 and auction off its collection of taxidermy items such as lions and grizzly bears, as well as its porcelain and neon signs.
The restaurant, which was featured in William Price Fox’s book “South Carolina: A Guide to Unique Places,” was known for its steak and ribs.
John Paul’s big game auction will be on Nov. 22 and 23 at Gore’s Corvette World. In addition to the collections from the restaurant, the 48-foot custom hardwood bar and all the furniture, fixtures, and kitchen supplies will be sold.
