jmontrose Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Quote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Tony Mandola is building a new Gulf Coast Kitchen and will relocate from the River Oaks Center location.Will post details if I get some. My admin asst. knows the family from way back and seems to have the inside scoop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Excellent, *rubs hands together*, the Weingarten empire must fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidegate Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Excellent, *rubs hands together*, the Weingarten empire must fall.Seconded! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Excellent, *rubs hands together*, the Weingarten empire must fall.The story as I heard it... Wiengarten raised the rent again and Mandola decided he'd gather some investors (some long-time employess have some skin in it) and build instead, and the guys that own Ibiza/Catalan will open in the vacant RO center space. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 (edited) The story as I heard it... Wiengarten raised the rent again and Mandola decided he'd gather some investors (some long-time employess have some skin in it) and build instead, and the guys that own Ibiza/Catalan will open in the vacant RO center space.The new restaurant from the Ibiza/Catalan guys and the move of Tony Mandola's was in the news several months ago. (Sorry, Kylejack and others, the Weingarten empire is far from falling.) Edited September 25, 2010 by Houston19514 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 (edited) The group that owns the property at 1212 Waugh owns the property next door, and the two corresponding properties on Rosine.Edit: It's Rosine, not Roxine! Edited September 26, 2010 by Ross 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 Tony Mandola's closed its Montrose location in July. https://preview.houstonchronicle.com/dining/tony-mandola-s-restaurant-on-waugh-to-close-16290049.php Moving into the 1212 Waugh Dr building is a dining concept from Dallas-based hospitality group Milkshake Concepts. The Finch will serve elevated American fare and offer a raw bar. An estimated opening date will likely be announced soon once Milkshake Concepts sends out a press release about the restaurant expanding to Houston. https://thefinchrestaurant.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 On 3/18/2022 at 9:28 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: Moving into the 1212 Waugh Dr building is a dining concept from Dallas-based hospitality group Milkshake Concepts. The Finch will serve elevated American fare and offer a raw bar. An estimated opening date will likely be announced soon once Milkshake Concepts sends out a press release about the restaurant expanding to Houston. https://thefinchrestaurant.com The Finch is no longer being planned for 1212 Waugh Dr. A new dining concept from the group behind steakhouse Gatsby's is opening in the space: Gatsby's Prime Seafood. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 On 7/11/2022 at 8:56 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: The Finch is no longer being planned for 1212 Waugh Dr. A new dining concept from the group behind steakhouse Gatsby's is opening in the space: Gatsby's Prime Seafood. An article today from Papercity Magazine on Gatsby's new seafood restaurant coming to 1212 Waugh Dr. "Those who travel the Waugh Drive corridor through Montrose on any regular basis have certainly noted that the Pept0-Bismol pink facade of the former Tony Mandola’s Seafood Kitchen has become a pristine white...Gatsby’s Steakhouse is expanding its local footprint with nightlife entrepreneur Luis Rangel poised to open Gatsby’s Seafood (Gatsby's Prime Seafood) in that former Tony Mandola’s restaurant space on Waugh Drive. Thus, the new paint job. Gatsby’s is expected to open in just a few weeks." https://www.papercitymag.com/restaurants/houston-restaurant-buzz-park-house-location-brasserie-19-patio-fight-ciel/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 "An intimate Montrose steakhouse will soon have a seafood-focused sister restaurant. Gatsby's Prime Steakhouse owner Luis Rangel will expand his brand with a new restaurant called Gatsby's Prime Seafood that's expected to open in September." https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/08-31-22-gatsbys-prime-seafood-new-restaurant-tony-mandolas-luis-rangel-river-oaks-montrose/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 wow it definitely looks better! hope it is a good restaurant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 (edited) Photo of forthcoming Gatsby's Prime Seafood at 1212 Waugh Dr. BuiltNearby shared the image earlier this week in their Instagram stories. The photo shows the signage installed recently. Edited September 24, 2022 by IntheKnowHouston 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 They are having a VIP cocktail preview Friday night 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 On 9/24/2022 at 4:07 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: Photo of forthcoming Gatsby's Prime Seafood at 1212 Waugh Dr. BuiltNearby shared the image earlier this week in their Instagram stories. The photo shows the signage installed recently. No offence, but this side of the building looks like it's staring and screaming in silent horror. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 (edited) love the floor tile ALOT and the ceiling tin tiles as well...hate the super high chandeliers and cruddy faux (?) marble walls etc though....haha but hope it's good! Edited October 6, 2022 by gene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Where was this picture taken? I can't find anything similar on Google Maps for 1212 Waugh Drive. Also, are they installing that sign on the esplanade? Is that even legal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Picture was taken on Waugh St., the sign is on their property, the tree they trimmed is on city property between the sidewalk and the curb. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 Interior photos of Gatsby's Prime Seafood at 1212 Waugh Drive. These were posted earlier this month to artist and designer Gino Vian's Instagram. This is the latest restaurant from Gatsby Hospitality Group. https://www.instagram.com/p/CjQ_HDzJgL- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 I hate it so much I maybe like it? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Wow calling that hideous would be too kind 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earlydays Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 Las Vegas comes to the "Bayou City"! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 (edited) Gatsby's Prime Seafood at 1212 Waugh Dr is permanently closed. I don't know when the Montrose area restaurant closed its doors. Maybe the Gatsby's Prime Seafood closed a few weeks ago. There are posts promoting the restaurant's Houston Restaurant Weeks menu dating back two weeks ago on Facebook. However, the closure is not reflected on their Facebook page. It's also not reflected on Google Maps and Yelp. The closure of Gatsby's Prime Seafood is the second Gatsby Hospitality Group concept to shutter this year. Several months ago, Gatsby's Grill closed at 2929 Navigation Blvd, Suite 200. Edited August 27, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 (edited) 27 minutes ago, IntheKnowHouston said: Gatsby's Prime Seafood at 1212 Waugh Dr is permanently closed. I don't know when the Montrose area restaurant closed its doors. However, the closure is not reflected on Google Maps and Yelp. A new restaurant is set to open this week at at 1212 Waugh Dr. Ocean 12 is claiming Gatsby's Prime Seafood's former location. It's billed as a vibe dining / supperclub restaurant. Although there aren't any building permits, DBA filings, alcohol permits, or job postings for Ocean 12, there is an Instagram account. In recent weeks, Ocean 12 has taken over Gatsby's Prime Seafood's social media platforms (Facebook and Instagram). The former Gatsby's Prime Seafood Instagram is now Ocean 12. I get the impression Gatsby Hospitality Group has no involvement with Ocean 12, but I may be wrong. https://www.ocean12htx.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ocean.12.htx https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086563502137 Edited August 27, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 I never saw any cars in the parking lot. Is their steakhouse restaurant on Montrose Blvd. still open? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 (edited) 9 hours ago, hindesky said: Is their steakhouse restaurant on Montrose Blvd. still open? I'm not sure if Gatsby's Prime Steakhouse is still open at 4319 Montrose Blvd. Their recent social media posts seem to indicate it's open for business. Edited August 28, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 On 8/27/2023 at 3:30 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: Gatsby's Prime Seafood at 1212 Waugh Dr is permanently closed. I don't know when the Montrose area restaurant closed its doors. Maybe the Gatsby's Prime Seafood closed a few weeks ago. There are posts promoting the restaurant's Houston Restaurant Weeks menu dating back two weeks ago on Facebook. However, the closure is not reflected on their Facebook page. It's also not reflected on Google Maps and Yelp. The closure of Gatsby's Prime Seafood is the second Gatsby Hospitality Group concept to shutter this year. Several months ago, Gatsby's Grill closed at 2929 Navigation Blvd, Suite 200. On 8/27/2023 at 3:52 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: A new restaurant is set to open this week at at 1212 Waugh Dr. Ocean 12 is claiming Gatsby's Prime Seafood's former location. It's billed as a vibe dining / supperclub restaurant. Although there aren't any building permits, DBA filings, alcohol permits, or job postings for Ocean 12, there is an Instagram account. In recent weeks, Ocean 12 has taken over Gatsby's Prime Seafood's social media platforms (Facebook and Instagram). The former Gatsby's Prime Seafood Instagram is now Ocean 12. I get the impression Gatsby Hospitality Group has no involvement with Ocean 12, but I may be wrong. https://www.ocean12htx.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ocean.12.htx https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086563502137 Earlier today, CultureMap published an article regarding Gatsby's Prime Seafood's closure at 1212 Waugh Dr. The article also reports on the restaurant taking over the space. As posted a few days ago, Ocean 12 is opening this week in the building previously home to Gatsby's Prime Seafood. According to CultureMap, Ocean 12 is a retooling of Gatsby's Prime Seafood. Honestly, from social media promotions of Ocean 12, it seems the retooling is more or less to cater to the African-American market. From the article: Shifting from traditional fine dining to vibe dining means that Ocean 12 will incorporate nightclub-style elements such as live entertainment from musicians and DJs. In addition, diners will be able to smoke hookah on its renovated patio that’s expected to debut when the weather cools off. https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/ocean-12-seafood-restaurant-vibe-dining-grand-opening-1/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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