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Walk-On's to open location in north Houston (Spring)
Posted on 9/26/18 at 4:53 pm
Posted on 9/26/18 at 4:53 pm
Houston Chronicle article
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That spokesperson also added that a previously-announced Katy location is still in the early planning stages. The chain was founded in the early 2000s by Jack Warner and Brandon Landry. The idea for the chain was born out of a concept they created while both were in an entrepreneurship class at LSU. The boys received a C-plus on their project, but weren't deterred by the middling grade. The name of the chain comes from the fact that both Warner and Landry were walk-ons for the LSU basketball team in the late '90s, when they struck up a friendship.
Televised sporting events, big patios, beer and alcohol, waitresses in cheerleader outfits and Cajun food have been the keys to Walk-On's success. Houston is home to one of the biggest LSU fan bases in the region. And seeing the purple and gold colors flown on fall Saturdays is a common sight that will likely help it latch on in these parts. In 2015 New Orleans Saints quarterback legend Drew Brees and his wife Brittany signed on to own a stake in the company, only boosting its appeal for some. He is now listed as a co-owner and partner on the brand's website.
There are now 23 Walk-On's locations including four in Baton Rouge alone and two in New Orleans and scattered locations in Louisiana's biggest suburbs. They have also entered the Texas market in San Antonio, Waco, Lubbock, and Tyler as well. A College Station location is set to open this coming spring. Fun fact: Walk-On's also seems to be one of the few sports bars we know of that offers up a Lent-friendly menu.
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Posted on 9/26/18 at 5:02 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Walk-ons has decent food for a sports bar imo.
Posted on 9/26/18 at 5:05 pm to fallguy_1978
Better than most other options. I’d go every now and then if there was one close.
Posted on 9/26/18 at 5:07 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Walkons gets hate here
I have no problem with it. Service is usually good. Beer is cold. Food isnt bad.
I have no problem with it. Service is usually good. Beer is cold. Food isnt bad.
Posted on 9/26/18 at 6:21 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Since when is Walk Ons a “bistreaux”? I thought it was a sports bar?
Posted on 9/26/18 at 6:38 pm to Cosmo
Walk On’s used to be decent at best but since they started expanding the food is pretty good for what it is. The total opposite effect of most restaurant expansions.
Posted on 9/26/18 at 7:56 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
I saw this weekend there’s one opening in Waco.
Posted on 9/26/18 at 8:28 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Muh cheese fries
Posted on 9/26/18 at 8:30 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
I think Walk ons is good for what it is.. Nothing gourmet but gets the job done
Posted on 9/26/18 at 8:42 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
I enjoy the food. I just wish they would up their beer game. Taplist is what you’d expect from any sports bar from anywhere, USA.
Posted on 9/26/18 at 8:44 pm to BigPerm30
I will go based on convenience if they do well with local beers
Posted on 9/26/18 at 9:33 pm to Rouge
Agreed. Would be a decent spot to catch an LSU game semi nearby.
shite. I see it’s on the other side of 45. Meh I will still go for a game.
shite. I see it’s on the other side of 45. Meh I will still go for a game.
This post was edited on 9/26/18 at 9:43 pm
Posted on 9/27/18 at 12:40 am to BigPerm30
quote:
I enjoy the food. I just wish they would up their beer game. Taplist is what you’d expect from any sports bar from anywhere, USA.
Agreed. They have double the taps I have and I found what they have to be boring
Posted on 9/27/18 at 9:26 am to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Landry spilled his big gulp all over me in 2006 vs ole miss when it was freezing arse cold as was a dick about it. frick him and walk ons.
Posted on 9/27/18 at 11:24 am to BigPerm30
Taplist = sportsbar ???
Posted on 9/27/18 at 3:13 pm to TH03
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I’d go every now and then if there was one close.
There will be very soon.
Las Colinas, TX
4949 Regent Blvd
Should be opening soon as they broke ground in March. I thought the target date was in October or November.
Posted on 9/27/18 at 6:30 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Walk-On's is coming to Katy as well. I-10 @ 99 near Cinemark.
Posted on 9/27/18 at 6:54 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
The one in Covington is terribly mediocre. Bland food, a half step above Chili's.
Posted on 9/27/18 at 9:29 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
They are opening a location in northern DFW as well. I guess they are trying to saturate the Texas market.
Posted on 9/28/18 at 9:41 am to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Just opened one in Hattiesburg this week!!
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