Why two Columbus spots, Spudzilla and Wild Wing Cafe, are pausing service
Two Columbus restaurants have announced temporary closures.
Mak Son, owner of Spudzilla, 6600 Whittlesey Blvd, and Wild Wing Cafe, 6525 Whittlesey Blvd, announced the closures of both restaurants on their respective Facebook pages. He wrote that, due to health challenges, he has decided to shut down operations.
“I appreciate all those that came through and supported the last few months. I tried really hard to make it work, but unfortunately, due to my current conditions, I can’t give WWC the love and attention it needs to flourish at the moment and would rather shut it down until I’m able to do so,” Son said.
Son has since deleted the post from the Wild Wings Cafe Facebook page. A similar message is still available on Spudzilla’s Facebook page as of publication Monday.
There is no re-opening timeline for either restaurant right now, Son said.
“I don’t know how long it’ll be before I’m able to reopen so here’s an opportunity for anyone out there that want to take over as I’m open to selling the business,” Son said. “If you’re interested, email me at spudzilla706@gmail.com.“
Son did not respond to the Ledger-Enquirer’s request for comment before publication.
Spudzilla has been open since June 2024. In a previous interview with the Ledger-Enquirer, Son said he wanted to open a second location in Opelika, Ala. It’s unclear how these temporary closures will affect his expansion plans.
“As an entrepreneur,” he said, “I can’t pass this type of opportunity up.”
Son re-opened Wild Wing Cafe on December 3, 2025, a week after the previous owners announced a temporary closure.
“I believe that I can give you a better experience as its new owner, and I’m up for the challenge,” Son said in the re-opening announcement post. “I’m here to give it new life.”
This story was originally published March 30, 2026 at 2:01 PM.