I'm Not a Robot Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 (edited) Gatsby's Grill to take over the Acadian Coast space with a projected opening date of December 2022 according to Acadian Coast's Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/acadiancoast/?ref=page_internal It's mentioned in the owner's Instagram bio. https://www.instagram.com/luis_gatsby/?hl=en Edited October 5, 2022 by I'm Not a Robot 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 On 10/5/2022 at 4:59 PM, I'm Not a Robot said: Gatsby's Grill to take over the Acadian Coast space with a projected opening date of December 2022 according to Acadian Coast's Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/acadiancoast/?ref=page_internal It's mentioned in the owner's Instagram bio. https://www.instagram.com/luis_gatsby/?hl=en Thanks for the update. I'm looking forward to Gatsby's Grill at 2929 Navigation Blvd, Suite 200. Gatsby Hospitality is really moving full steam ahead with all of these new business ventures. I hope they are able to succeed here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 10 hours ago, IntheKnowHouston said: Gatsby Hospitality is really moving full steam ahead with all of these new business ventures. I hope they are able to succeed here. How many total do they have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 15 hours ago, BeerNut said: How many total do they have? I think there are two restaurants in total so far from Gatsby Hospitality: Gatsby's Prime Steakhouse and Gatsby's Prime Seafood. Add in Norwood and Gatsby's Grill coming soon, and the total comes to four restaurants, excluding bars from the group. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 On 10/5/2022 at 4:59 PM, I'm Not a Robot said: Gatsby's Grill to take over the Acadian Coast space with a projected opening date of December 2022 according to Acadian Coast's Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/acadiancoast/?ref=page_internal It's mentioned in the owner's Instagram bio. https://www.instagram.com/luis_gatsby/?hl=en More about Gatsby's Grill was reported in a CultureMap article yesterday. Gatsby's Grill will be located at 2929 Navigation Blvd, Ste 200. "The team behind Gatsby’s Steakhouse will soon have a more casual option for Houstonians. Called Gatsby’s Grill, it *open early next year in the former Acadian Coast space on Navigation Boulevard." As for the design: "'We’re going to give it our Gatsby’s touch,' Rodriguez says. 'You’ll probably see some chandeliers, some marble walls. There will be elements that let you know it’s a Gatsby’s restaurant.'” *More on the opening timeline: "With Acadian Coast having closed last week, renovations to turn the space into Gatsby’s Grill will begin soon. While Rodriguez acknowledges he’d like to open in December, the realities of hiring and training a staff will probably push things to January. " https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/gatsbys-grill-new-restaurant-acadian-coast-luis-rodriguez/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 8 hours ago, IntheKnowHouston said: I think there are two restaurants in total so far from Gatsby Hospitality: Gatsby's Prime Steakhouse and Gatsby's Prime Seafood. Add in Norwood and Gatsby's Grill coming soon, and the total comes to four restaurants, excluding bars from the group. Seems ambitious... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 11 hours ago, BeerNut said: Seems ambitious... It does seem ambitious. However, I think their current restaurants do well because of the locations and the demographic Gatsby's caters to. As for Gatsby's Grill, I don't know. In the CultureMap article, one of the owners said he wants the restaurant to be a casual sports bar environment and family-friendly. It may work but I have reservations. I hope they're able to attract the customer base they're seeking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 On 10/5/2022 at 4:59 PM, I'm Not a Robot said: Gatsby's Grill to take over the Acadian Coast space with a projected opening date of December 2022 according to Acadian Coast's Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/acadiancoast/?ref=page_internal It's mentioned in the owner's Instagram bio. https://www.instagram.com/luis_gatsby/?hl=en On 10/11/2022 at 7:38 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: More about Gatsby's Grill was reported in a CultureMap article yesterday. Gatsby's Grill will be located at 2929 Navigation Blvd, Ste 200. "The team behind Gatsby’s Steakhouse will soon have a more casual option for Houstonians. Called Gatsby’s Grill, it *open early next year in the former Acadian Coast space on Navigation Boulevard." As for the design: "'We’re going to give it our Gatsby’s touch,' Rodriguez says. 'You’ll probably see some chandeliers, some marble walls. There will be elements that let you know it’s a Gatsby’s restaurant.'” *More on the opening timeline: "With Acadian Coast having closed last week, renovations to turn the space into Gatsby’s Grill will begin soon. While Rodriguez acknowledges he’d like to open in December, the realities of hiring and training a staff will probably push things to January. " https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/gatsbys-grill-new-restaurant-acadian-coast-luis-rodriguez/ Website and Instagram for Gatsby's Grill. The restaurant is opening soon at 2929 Navigation Blvd, Ste 200, in the Navigation Place retail center. https://www.instagram.com/gatsby.grill/ https://www.gatsbygrill.com/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Gatsby's signage and Now Hiring sign coming up. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JBTX Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 Talk about a turnkey property... Gatsby's is now open for Lunch. (Drive by photo, sorry) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 (edited) 13 hours ago, JBTX said: Gatsby's is now open for Lunch. Best of luck to Gatsby's Grill, but the menu is pricey. Granted, the pricing is comparable to Acadian Coast; however, I was under the impression this would be more of a grill concept, albeit an elevated bar & grill. And yes, pricey is subjective. Still, I don't see this being the kind of family-friendly establishment parents with multiple children will choose to dine. This is what the owner told CultureMap in regards to the atmosphere he wants for Gatsby's Grill: Luis Rangel always contemplated a more casual alternative to their smash hit Montrose steakhouse. He cites Eight Row Flint and Kirby Ice House as two examples of places he likes to spend his time away from Gatsby’s. “That’s the vibe I like, an open, airy, outdoor experience. You can take your dog there, your kids. You’re not going to break the bank,” Rodriguez says. “We knew we wanted to introduce our version of a fun, approachable, family friendly, sports bar type environment.” https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/gatsbys-grill-new-restaurant-acadian-coast-luis-rodriguez/ Edited December 30, 2022 by IntheKnowHouston 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedistrict84 Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 On 12/30/2022 at 3:29 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: Best of luck to Gatsby's Grill, but the menu is pricey. Granted, the pricing is comparable to Acadian Coast; however, I was under the impression this would be more of a grill concept, albeit an elevated bar & grill. If you ignore the steaks, that menu is fairly reasonable. You have several sandwiches and burgers in the $12 to $15 range. That’s consistent with an “elevated” bar & grill. On 12/30/2022 at 3:29 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: Still, I don't see this being the kind of family-friendly establishment parents with multiple children will choose to dine. Does it need to be? I (and I’m sure many others) are more inclined to visit if it isn’t. I know that’s what he stated the goal was in the article, but that could just be dismissed as trying to put a spin on it to drum up enthusiasm. Besides, the two places he mentioned by name aren’t exactly “family friendly.” 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JClark54 Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 I ate here Friday evening. Had the Anaya's burger and a few drinks. Burger was good, and the margarita -- server's recommendation -- was comparably priced to El Tiempo/Ninfa's but in my view not quite as good. Like the above comment, if you veer away from the steaks, it's not too bad. Manager came over and chatted. Stated they feel they understand the area's needs and hope to further tailor the menu to them once they get going. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 On 1/2/2023 at 6:47 PM, thedistrict84 said: If you ignore the steaks, that menu is fairly reasonable. You have several sandwiches and burgers in the $12 to $15 range. That’s consistent with an “elevated” bar & grill. Fair point. However, since this was promoted as a family-friendly bar, the pricing isn't appealing to some families with more than one child for a bar setting, even if it's elevated. The average family probably wouldn't choose to dine there frequently due to cost. On 1/2/2023 at 6:47 PM, thedistrict84 said: Does it need to be? I (and I’m sure many others) are more inclined to visit if it isn’t. I know that’s what he stated the goal was in the article, but that could just be dismissed as trying to put a spin on it to drum up enthusiasm. Besides, the two places he mentioned by name aren’t exactly “family friendly.” I'm indifferent about Gatsby's Grill being a welcoming space for parents and their kids. It's their business. They're welcome to run it the way they see fit. The point I was conveying, as you mentioned, is the owner's aspirations of Gatsby's Grill being a casual, family-friendly spot. The prices don't appear to align with those goals for the average family, especially this being a bar & grill. I understand plans evolve from the planning stage to opening. Perhaps, that's the case for Gatsby's Grill. And that's okay. But I'm going by the owner's words told to CultureMap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) Photos of Gatsby's Grill. The restaurant is located at 2929 Navigation Blvd, Ste 200, in Navigation Place. Photos provided to CultureMap by Raydon Creative https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/upscale-houston-restaurant-group-fires-up-new-casual-grill-in-familiar-east-end-space/ Photo provided to Houston Chronicle by Raydon Creative https://www.houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/restaurants-bars/article/Gatsby-s-Grill-new-restaurant-Navigation-Houston-17730404.php From Google Maps Edited January 21, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Looks like they didn't really change much up from Acadian's interior. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 Older photos of Navigation Place, the retail center at 2929 Navigation Boulevard. The photos are included in a listing for the center. https://jolinkwallace.com/property/navigation-place/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 Below is an updated site plan of Navigation Place. The retail center is located at 2929 Navigation Blvd. Jolink Wallace is the listing agent. https://jolinkwallace.com/property/navigation-place/ https://jolinkwallace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Navigation-Place-031623.pdf https://www.crexi.com/lease/properties/611762/texas-navigation-place https://api-lease.crexi.com/assets/611762/flyer Gatsby’s Grill - 5,500 Sf Roostar - 2,100 Sf Teaspresso - 1200 Sf Available - 6,000 Sf Allegiance Bank - 3,500 Sf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 Allegiance Bank and Community Bank merged and are now called Stellar Bank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 On 4/24/2023 at 12:14 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: Below is an updated site plan of Navigation Place. The retail center is located at 2929 Navigation Blvd. Jolink Wallace is the listing agent. https://jolinkwallace.com/property/navigation-place/ https://jolinkwallace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Navigation-Place-031623.pdf https://www.crexi.com/lease/properties/611762/texas-navigation-place https://api-lease.crexi.com/assets/611762/flyer Gatsby’s Grill - 5,500 Sf Roostar - 2,100 Sf Teaspresso - 1200 Sf Available - 6,000 Sf Allegiance Bank - 3,500 Sf Jolink Wallace, the listing agent for Navigation Place, uploaded an updated site plan of the retail center this month. Notably, Gatsby's Grill's unit is listed as available. Navigation Place is located at 2929 Navigation Blvd. https://jolinkwallace.com/property/navigation-place/ https://jolinkwallace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Navigation-Place-071323.pdf https://www.crexi.com/lease/properties/611762/texas-navigation-place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 That's odd. Gatsby's seems to be quite busy whenever I walk by. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 42 minutes ago, JBTX said: That's odd. Gatsby's seems to be quite busy whenever I walk by. I think it's odd too. However, the leasing materials are recent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Not a Robot Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 2 hours ago, IntheKnowHouston said: I think it's odd too. However, the leasing materials are recent. Their Instagram has been silent all month and if you read their comments for the last two it mentions they are closed. Not sure what happened but I hope whoever is next has a little more of a casual/ take out vibe. I would love a top notch BBQ place (like Truth but obviously they aren’t coming) or even something like a Torchy’s (would be hysterical next to Ninfa’s and Tiempo)would be a welcome addition to the neighborhood and bring something a bit different. If it’s not something like that, I think a concept that involves a bar would work well there. I selfishly would love a revival of pastry war. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 50 minutes ago, I'm Not a Robot said: I selfishly would love a revival of pastry war. I'll support you in this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 3 hours ago, JBTX said: That's odd. Gatsby's seems to be quite busy whenever I walk by. the wife and I stopped at Roostar last Sunday. it was closed then, and should have been open. it's easy to be under funded on a project and not end well, even if you have customers coming in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 For sure. I wouldn't be surprised if they were just stretched thin. They opened two restaurants (Grill and Seafood) around the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linearmovement Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 A Local Foods would be an incredible replacement for Gatsby's. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pm91 Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Tried Gatsby’s once before a show at Hobby Center so we made a reservation. Got there and it was completely empty except for 2-3 tables and they told us it was going to be a wait and couldn’t give us a time for how long. Apparently short staffed. This was maybe 2 months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EaDolivin Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 11 hours ago, pm91 said: Tried Gatsby’s once before a show at Hobby Center so we made a reservation. Got there and it was completely empty except for 2-3 tables and they told us it was going to be a wait and couldn’t give us a time for how long. Apparently short staffed. This was maybe 2 months ago. Soooo basically it was no different than Acadian Coast. I wonder if they just carried over the same management/staff. To me, that was the real problem there (other than the overpriced menu items). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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