Yard House

[Pete]

Yard House has been looking hard at the OKC market.

There are four in Texas: 2 in San Antonio, 1 in Austin and one in Addison.

For those that don't know them, they are a big draw; tons of beers on tap and a huge, slightly elevated menu. Lots of classics but more of a gastropub slant.


http://www.yardhouse.com/home

[Colbafone]

This would be a pretty good, national get. Love to see this on the canal in Bricktown.

[adaniel]

Not a fan of chain "bar and grill" type places but I actually really like Yard House. I live probably 2 miles away from the one in Addison and it stays packed. They've got some rare beers on tap and very unusual cocktails. Don't quote me on this but I am pretty sure they have a location in the P&L area of Kansas City, so they do urban. It would be a pretty good get in BT.

[bradh]

Did the one in City Centre in Houston close?

[Chadanth]

The future pet shop at Aloft would make a good space....

[dankrutka]

If I could put it anywhere -- I'd go with the old ballpark Coache's space or the lower level of the canal as was mentioned. Both those spaces need an established concept to succeed and they could really bring life to Bricktown.

[lasomeday]

Did the one in City Centre in Houston close?

I don't think so, I ate there a few months ago.

[Pete]

My bad; actually 2 in the Houston area.

[gurantula35]

Would be nice where spaghetti warehouse is too.

Everytime I'm in Vegas, i always make a point to visit here at least once.

[mugofbeer]

They do urban. There is one in Downtown Denver

[catch22]

Also one in downtown Portland.

[GQofOklahoma]

Chisholm Creek comes to mind immediately. I think they would thrive there.

[sooner88]

Chisholm Creek comes to mind immediately. I think they would thrive there.

I would think so too, if there wasn't already a Republic going in.

[GQofOklahoma]

I would think so too, if there wasn't already a Republic going in.

Oh yeah, I forgot about that. They are similar in concept. I do actively search out Yard House in any city I travel to. They are great because they have good drinks, beer, and they are vegetarian friendly.

Where do you guys see this going in?

[Chadanth]

Oh yeah, I forgot about that. They are similar in concept. I do actively search out Yard House in any city I travel to. They are great because they have good drinks, beer, and they are vegetarian friendly.

Where do you guys see this going in?

There are a couple buildings along Broadway on AA that could accommodate it.

[sooner88]

I'm guessing Bricktown is where it will end up if it comes, but just a hunch.

[Chadanth]

I'm guessing Bricktown is where it will end up if it comes, but just a hunch.

Could work in one of the new hotels. Do they have restaurant space at the Steelyard?

[HOT ROD]

would LOVE to see this open in AA. We really need to capitalize on the urban bones of AA and this would surely help the district complete its mission.

[no1cub17]

Yard House has been looking hard at the OKC market.

There are four in Texas: 2 in San Antonio, 1 in Austin and one in Addison.

For those that don't know them, they are a big draw; tons of beers on tap and a huge, slightly elevated menu. Lots of classics but more of a gastropub slant.


http://www.yardhouse.com/home

Awesome - this is one chain I could get onboard with! Pete, did you ever go to the Yard House in downtown Brea? I did my bachelor party part deux there :-D Was a great time!

[Pete]

Awesome - this is one chain I could get onboard with! Pete, did you ever go to the Yard House in downtown Brea? I did my bachelor party part deux there :-D Was a great time!

No, but there was one I loved in Santa Monica (no longer in biz) and another of their huge locations in the Palm Springs area.

it's an impressive operation.

[Chadanth]

The Blevins Paint and Auto Body place would work, at Broadway and 7th. It's available, pretty large, and centrally located.

[bradh]

I was thinking about this last night, the only place I can see this working in urban OKC is Bricktown, frankly none of the other areas (yet) have the foot traffic I think a big national like this is looking for. I could be wrong, just my two cents.

[AP]

The Blevins Paint and Auto Body place would work, at Broadway and 7th. It's available,

I didn't realize it was available. How long has it been on the market?

[Rover]

I was thinking about this last night, the only place I can see this working in urban OKC is Bricktown, frankly none of the other areas (yet) have the foot traffic I think a big national like this is looking for. I could be wrong, just my two cents.

Actually, the ones I have been to in California have all been in suburban mall areas.

[Chadanth]

I didn't realize it was available. How long has it been on the market?

Not sure, just noticed the sign a couple days ago. It's a good sized building, and maybe one could do an integrated patio with garage doors or something on the south side along 7th. Given that the building is probably in need of work, it may be feasible to add a rooftop patio as well.