Veritas Steak and Seafood closed its doors March 25.
"After 28 years, we have decided to move into the next season of our lives. Therefore, we have closed Veritas Steak and Seafood for good," reads a statement on the restaurant's website.
In another statement to the restaurant's facebook page, Rios said, "I might have been given a bad break, but I’ve got an awful lot to live for. Thank you."
The Sugar Land restaurant, located at 6560 Greatwood Parkway, served prime steaks, fresh seafood and a variety of wines.