Restaurant row?

[Scotty doesn't know]

Has anyone else heard of the restaurants that are suppose to be going in on the back side of the Wal-Mart and Post office in Pikeville?
I have hear thst Red Lobster and Olive Garden are two are coming.
(Also in front of walmart is the future sonic)

[15thRegionCrazy]

I haven't heard anything about it but I sure hope it's true...... I love Red Lobster!

[ComeFlyWithMe]

Just more food places for us all to get fat by..lol.

[jammin' jamey]

I could go for Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Ruby Tuesday's...Better yet, TGIFriday's!!! Sonic is good in moderation and gets old quick (except for the sweets) - JMO.

[rallo316]

i heard Sonic,Outback,Red lobster,and Olive Garden would be great.

[alfus21]

Even if they do put them in there isn't going to be anybody to work them. Half of Pikeville has now hiring signs up.

[cig107]

I love red lobster and those drinks from Sonic...lol

[TOUCHDOWN]

Don't know about resturants, right now they are working on a carwash by Staples and McDonalds.

[FOX SPORTS]

Hibatchi is coming to Pikeville...whatever that is.

[Scotty doesn't know]

Don't know about resturants, right now they are working on a carwash by Staples and McDonalds.

That is one of the most ridiculous wastes of land I have ever seen. Turn that part into another retail store (Best Buy) or something that could have more of an economic impact than just a car wash.

[ComeFlyWithMe]

That is one of the most ridiculous wastes of land I have ever seen. Turn that part into another retail store (Best Buy) or something that could have more of an economic impact than just a car wash.

A Best Buy would be great, and if not that, Circuit City.

[BurntTires]

Thats a Japanese steak house I beleive....They are one in Charleston, WV....They cook on the grill right in front of you where you are sitting.

[PLAYBOY5]

I would LOVE TO SEE OLIVE GARDEN and TGI FRIDAYS!!!!!

[clipperw]

I hope they put an O'Charleys steakhouse in at Pikeville. As far as department stores go I'd love to see a Best Buy and a Value City up there.

[cig107]

Thats a Japanese steak house I beleive....They are one in Charleston, WV....They cook on the grill right in front of you where you are sitting.

Yeah I love that place...a million times better than any steakhouse around here...

[BlackcatAlum]

I wouldn't care to see an Outback or a Fridays.

[warriorpride]

Yea I whould want a TGI Fridays.

[Panther Thunder]

I have heard that steak and shake is considering puttin one in but they are just waiting to see if they could get workers... But i haven't heard anything on anything else but Sonic... but id love any of those mentioned.

[DTfan]

I'd dont see them putting them in. Sonic maybe but there was rumors before of Red Lobster being put in but Pikeville doesnt have a big enough populaton to need it. Plus there would be no workers...I mean get real...plus you would NEVER be able to get a seat to eat. Applebee's is ALWAYS packed so I'd hate to see how packed a GOOD restaurant would be.

[Scotty doesn't know]

I'd dont see them putting them in. Sonic maybe but there was rumors before of Red Lobster being put in but Pikeville doesnt have a big enough populaton to need it. Plus there would be no workers...I mean get real...plus you would NEVER be able to get a seat to eat. Applebee's is ALWAYS packed so I'd hate to see how packed a GOOD restaurant would be.

You just said they Pikeville does not have the population to support a good resaurant when you put that people are always backed out the door at applebees. That indicates to me that there is a need for another restaurant over in that area to offset the amount of people at the applebees.

[ComeFlyWithMe]

You just said they Pikeville does not have the population to support a good resaurant when you put that people are always backed out the door at applebees. That indicates to me that there is a need for another restaurant over in that area to offset the amount of people at the applebees.

Very true statement, the only reason so many people are there is because it's the only dinning restaurant in that area, people go to wal-mart and lowes and staples; then they want a good place to eat, another good restaurant in that area would even out the customers dinning at each place and make them both less crowded.

[cig107]

You just said they Pikeville does not have the population to support a good resaurant when you put that people are always backed out the door at applebees. That indicates to me that there is a need for another restaurant over in that area to offset the amount of people at the applebees.

LOL...EXACTLY!!!

[Kentucky97]

I don't see a Steak & Shake it really needs a lot of volumne 24 hrs a day.

[jammin' jamey]

You just said they Pikeville does not have the population to support a good resaurant when you put that people are always backed out the door at applebees. That indicates to me that there is a need for another restaurant over in that area to offset the amount of people at the applebees.

Scotty DOES Know...:thumpsup:

One thing about the tourism industry - you have to have somewhere to eat if you are going to be effective in tourism and the Expo Center is helping to bring chain restaurants to Pikeville.

[TidesHoss32]

They'd have my business for about 10 of them, lol..i LOVE Steak & Shake!!I don't see a Steak & Shake it really needs a lot of volumne 24 hrs a day.

[Moe]

Man if an Olive Garden comes to Pikeville I'll never have any money. My Girl loves that place. I might as well sale my Car....lol

I personally prefer Golden Coral but that hasn't been mentioned...Pikeville is growing quick. 10 years from now it'll be one of the Larger cities in the state.

[ComeFlyWithMe]

Man if an Olive Garden comes to Pikeville I'll never have any money. My Girl loves that place. I might as well sale my Car....lol

I personally prefer Golden Coral but that hasn't been mentioned...Pikeville is growing quick. 10 years from now it'll be one of the Larger cities in the state.

Very true statement, sky is the limit for Pikeville.

[alfus21]

Man if an Olive Garden comes to Pikeville I'll never have any money. My Girl loves that place. I might as well sale my Car....lol

I personally prefer Golden Coral but that hasn't been mentioned...Pikeville is growing quick. 10 years from now it'll be one of the Larger cities in the state.

I don't see that happening. The population has been steadily decreasing in Pike County and a few restaurants won't change that or the drug and unemployment problems in the area.

I don't mean to sound so negative but like I said before these places would be hard pressed to find workers. That is the main problem with why the Steak and Shake hasn't been put in now. The guy who wants to put it in knows he won't have workers.

[Beef]

I don't see that happening. The population has been steadily decreasing in Pike County and a few restaurants won't change that or the drug and unemployment problems in the area.

I don't mean to sound so negative but like I said before these places would be hard pressed to find workers. That is the main problem with why the Steak and Shake hasn't been put in now. The guy who wants to put it in knows he won't have workers.Agree 100%

[Scotty doesn't know]

Agree 100%

Agree 50%

Pikeville just needs a few tweaks to allow for more economic improvement. Have you all seen the information about Pikeville possibly getting an updated airport? With that one project, so many things can open up to Pikeville. One way to influence the economy may be to build some kind of infrastructure with industry, get a plant, factory, bigger companies or something to being development around where the commerical airport will be. Another, could be developing on down the road towards Belfry. With the opening of the last section of the 4 lane road to Belfry, Pikeville will have another potenial spot for future growth.

However, things can go wrong and things can fall through but I don't want to be a pessimist.

Anways, back to the restaurant topic. I never thought of a steak and shake but the more I think about it the more I would like to see one be put in.

[More Cowbell]

Man if an Olive Garden comes to Pikeville I'll never have any money. My Girl loves that place. I might as well sale my Car....lol

I personally prefer Golden Coral but that hasn't been mentioned...Pikeville is growing quick. 10 years from now it'll be one of the Larger cities in the state.

Olive Garden is nice, but if we are getting a chain Italian place I would love to see a Carrabba's (anyone else eaten at the one in Lexington?) come to Pikeville. Also, I don't worship at the feet of Red Lobster like a lot of folks around here, but it would still be a step up from Long John's/Captain D's. Someone also mentioned Outback, I agree, an excellent choice for a steakhouse.

One thing we probably don't need is another Mexican place! With 3 already, Pikeville probably has more Mexican restaurants per capita than any other city in the country! :)

[Scotty doesn't know]

Olive Garden is nice, but if we are getting a chain Italian place I would love to see a Carrabba's (anyone else eaten at the one in Lexington?) come to Pikeville. Also, I don't worship at the feet of Red Lobster like a lot of folks around here, but it would still be a step up from Long John's/Captain D's. Someone also mentioned Outback, I agree, an excellent choice for a steakhouse.

One thing we probably don't need is another Mexican place! With 3 already, Pikeville probably has more Mexican restaurants per capita than any other city in the country! :)

Three is a bit too much but I don't eat at the feista Mexicana which I have heard is HORRIBLE!!! Anyways, I did like O' Charleys when I ate at one outside of Columbus. However, it does have a Applebee's type feel to it.

I have never ate at Carrabba's. I will have to when I go back to school.

[More Cowbell]

Another good Italian place to eat in Lexington was the place on Alexandria Drive known as both Lexitalia and Paisano's (at different times). The food was really good, and it was kinda out-of-the-way and as such was never very crowded. Oh, and I should mention that supposedly the mafia-types liked to frequent the place when in town on business! I know it sounds like a goofy rumor, but I heard it from several locals when I lived in Lexington, and there was one time when it seemed like they may have been in the back VIP room when I was there eating in the front section. There was a big limo parked out front, and the staff was running in and out of the back room like crazy, as though they were really trying to keep someone happy. I know, it could've been any local bigwig they were trying to please, but it's more fun to think of it being the mafia. :D

Anyway, it's a moot point now. When I was in town last year I tried to go there to eat and it was closed down.

[Scotty doesn't know]

Another good Italian place to eat in Lexington was the place on Alexandria Drive known as both Lexitalia and Paisano's (at different times). The food was really good, and it was kinda out-of-the-way and as such was never very crowded. Oh, and I should mention that supposedly the mafia-types liked to frequent the place when in town on business! I know it sounds like a goofy rumor, but I heard it from several locals when I lived in Lexington, and there was one time when it seemed like they may have been in the back VIP room when I was there eating in the front section. There was a big limo parked out front, and the staff was running in and out of the back room like crazy, as though they were really trying to keep someone happy. I know, it could've been any local bigwig they were trying to please, but it's more fun to think of it being the mafia. :D

Anyway, it's a moot point now. When I was in town last year I tried to go there to eat and it was closed down.

I remember my brother telling me of a place like that in Lexington. Is it the one that is off beside Nicholusville road, the road that Don Wilson's music store is on.

[More Cowbell]

I remember my brother telling me of a place like that in Lexington. Is it the one that is off beside Nicholusville road, the road that Don Wilson's music store is on.

No, you're thinking of Southland Drive. The place was in a shopping center on Alexandria Drive, inside New Circle between Harrodsburg and Versailles.

[Scotty doesn't know]

OH I must be confusing my streets again. I am still getting familiar with Lexington. I have from campus to Rupp, Limestone to Nicholusville, from campus to Hamburg and New Circle and Man o' war figured out. I have not been able to go everywhere yet. I will learn though.

[THUNDERCHILD]

There have been rumors for years about most of these eateries coming to Pikeville. The sonic is coming, a Paintsville Businessman is putting it in and if it goes well like the one in Paintsville I hear he may put one in P’burg too. I understand that a different type of business (not food related or electronics) is going in over behind where The Castle is. I’m not at liberty to say as of yet.

[Grand Slam]

I hope they put an O'Charleys steakhouse in at Pikeville. As far as department stores go I'd love to see a Best Buy and a Value City up there.

i would too but i think o'charleys is a branch of applebee's franchise so i doubt it

[rallo316]

I don't see a Steak & Shake it really needs a lot of volumne 24 hrs a day.
me neither if you remember Krystals was here and tried 24 hr operation it will not work.

[rallo316]

O'charleys would be awsome used to hang out at the one in Richmond it was great.

[Scotty doesn't know]

I would rather see good businesses (Best Buy or Curcuit City etc.) come to Pikeville instead of more and more restaurants but I guess this is the first step for more and more development.

I have also heard that a Quizno's is going in beside of the Gamestop.

[cig107]

I would rather see good businesses (Best Buy or Curcuit City etc.) come to Pikeville instead of more and more restaurants but I guess this is the first step for more and more development.

I have also heard that a Quizno's is going in beside of the Gamestop.

Yeah I agree. I love Quizno's I hope it really does come to pikeville....before gamestop was put in I heard that Quizno's was going to be put in where the gamestop is right now.

[Scotty doesn't know]

I almost forgot most favorite new resturant (new to me at least). Pikeville needs a Buffalo Wind Wings!!!! I would eat there every single day. and clear them out on Tuesdays (boneless wings 15 cents). Heck yeah! Forget everything else I think a sports bar would be awesome for Pikeville!!! Anyone agree, disagree?

[alfus21]

I almost forgot most favorite new resturant (new to me at least). Pikeville needs a Buffalo Wind Wings!!!! I would eat there every single day. and clear them out on Tuesdays (boneless wings 15 cents). Heck yeah! Forget everything else I think a sports bar would be awesome for Pikeville!!! Anyone agree, disagree?

I don't know what BW3's you went to but in Lexington Tuesdays are 40 cent traditional wings as the special. The place would go bankrupt if they sold boneless for 15 cents.

[Panther Thunder]

I would rather see good businesses (Best Buy or Curcuit City etc.) come to Pikeville instead of more and more restaurants but I guess this is the first step for more and more development.

I have also heard that a Quizno's is going in beside of the Gamestop.
Yes that (quiznos) is pretty definite.

[Amun-Ra]

The more the better. No matter what Pikeville gets it will help our living around here. Pikeville has a population around 6500 according to google earth census. But that dont include all the people that travel into P'ville everyday. Instead of a friggin carwash, a BestBuy would be great. Think of how many people from our area go to Best Buy in Lex or Huntington.

[Scotty doesn't know]

I don't know what BW3's you went to but in Lexington Tuesdays are 40 cent traditional wings as the special. The place would go bankrupt if they sold boneless for 15 cents.

40 cents...I could not remember the correct amount. for some reason 15 cents was poping into my mind sorry to mis-inform you on my post. 40 cents does sound a little more reasonable:D Sorry about that man. By the way the one I always go to is on Broadway.
Back to the discussion. Would a BW3 be possible in Pikeville?

[More Cowbell]

The more the better. No matter what Pikeville gets it will help our living around here. Pikeville has a population around 6500 according to google earth census. But that dont include all the people that travel into P'ville everyday. Instead of a friggin carwash, a BestBuy would be great. Think of how many people from our area go to Best Buy in Lex or Huntington.

I thought a car wash was a stupid idea, too, then I see that it looks like the Landmark is adding another two stalls to their car wash in town! :confused:

I don't really get it, but apparently there must be a big market for car washes right now. Me, I'd just as soon wash mine at my house.

[Moe]

We do need a Buffalo Wild Wings in this area, I love that place.

[Ring'Em Up]

man, the golden corral idea is about the best thing i have heard in awhile!!!

[Beef]

I thought a car wash was a stupid idea, too, then I see that it looks like the Landmark is adding another two stalls to their car wash in town! :confused:

I don't really get it, but apparently there must be a big market for car washes right now. Me, I'd just as soon wash mine at my house.I dunno, it is so much easier to go to one of these places and spend $2 to wash it. I usually use the Pikeville Car Wash but I get free passes for it because I drove the owners daughter to school for a year :cool:....and I'm lazy :)

[Scotty doesn't know]

I dunno, it is so much easier to go to one of these places and spend $2 to wash it. I usually use the Pikeville Car Wash but I get free passes for it because I drove the owners daughter to school for a year :cool:....and I'm lazy :)

You lazy lazy thing you.:D
I agree with More Cowbell on this one. I would rather wash it myself.

Also I think that the Buffalo Wind Wings is the restaurant I would like to come. I think Pikeville could keep a sports bar in business.

[More Cowbell]

I dunno, it is so much easier to go to one of these places and spend $2 to wash it. I usually use the Pikeville Car Wash but I get free passes for it because I drove the owners daughter to school for a year :cool:....and I'm lazy :)

I guess there must be a market for the things, or else there wouldn't be so many new ones being built.

The main problem I have with the car wash going in by Wal-Mart is that it is using up a prime piece of commercial real estate. That land could've been used to lure another retail store like a Best Buy, or a couple of smaller stores or restaurants. Instead, such a great location is being taken by a car wash. It just seems like that could hurt the chances of landing something more desirable (at least to me).

[Scotty doesn't know]

I guess there must be a market for the things, or else there wouldn't be so many new ones being built.

The main problem I have with the car wash going in by Wal-Mart is that it is using up a prime piece of commercial real estate. That land could've been used to lure another retail store like a Best Buy, or a couple of smaller stores or restaurants. Instead, such a great location is being taken by a car wash. It just seems like that could hurt the chances of landing something more desirable (at least to me).

Completely agree. There will still be a little piece of land next to it but I don't think it is big enough for a big retail chain. Maybe a restaurant.

[Beef]

I guess there must be a market for the things, or else there wouldn't be so many new ones being built.

The main problem I have with the car wash going in by Wal-Mart is that it is using up a prime piece of commercial real estate. That land could've been used to lure another retail store like a Best Buy, or a couple of smaller stores or restaurants. Instead, such a great location is being taken by a car wash. It just seems like that could hurt the chances of landing something more desirable (at least to me).I agree with you guys. And that land isn't cheap. Someone spent a ton and are just going to put in a car wash....must expect big returns (which I don't see happening).

[Scotty doesn't know]

I agree with you guys. And that land isn't cheap. Someone spent a ton and are just going to put in a car wash....must expect big returns (which I don't see happening).

This section of the thread has turned into us venting about the land being used up. :p Anyways, even with the horrible decision to put a cart wash there, maybe a restaurant or an addition to the riverside plaza (correct me if that is not the name) could be made. Just something to compensate for the wasted land..

[More Cowbell]

There still seems to be some unused land on the side where Burger King and Super 8 are located, maybe something could go in there.

Incidentally, does anyone know what is going in on South Mayo beside of Days Inn, where the liquor store used to be and the gas station is being torn down? Hey maybe it'll be another car wash! :rolleyes:

[football05]

I heard from a good source that Prestonsburg is getting an Applebee's...And Peebles is going in where the old Winn-Dixie was and Homeworx is moving in with them like a mini mall, and Hibbett Sports is moving where Homeworx is now and a Goodwill is moving where Appalachian Wireless use to be....but Applebees will be at the red lights as you come out of Walmart and also beside them an Hampton Inn.......

[basketballjones]

There still seems to be some unused land on the side where Burger King and Super 8 are located, maybe something could go in there.

Incidentally, does anyone know what is going in on South Mayo beside of Days Inn, where the liquor store used to be and the gas station is being torn down? Hey maybe it'll be another car wash! :rolleyes:

Truck stop

[Football Widow]

Truck stop
I have also heard that it will be a truck stop. But, I've not heard this from anyone official...only rumor.;)

[Scotty doesn't know]

A TRUCK STOP!!!!! You have go to be kidding me... This land can be used for so much more (if this is true). Pikeville needs to branch out and develop that part of town. The only big store down that way is a Food City.. witha huge lot in front which someone will probably turn into another carwash!!!!!

[evan]

i would love to see any of this go in, we need some more variety!

[Scotty doesn't know]

I would hope that this town would eventually want something different than just restaurants. I think obesity is already rampant in this area so get so business or something else in here. After the row of restaurants goes in behind Wal-Mart hopefully someone will make the decision to get more businesses to come (but get the Buffalo Wind Wings first lol I love that place).

[Thorn67]

Dude i would love a Fridays here whenever im in Lexington i get some ribs from there its really my all time favorite place to eat

[PLAYBOY5]

I am all for TGI Fridays and The Olive Garden!

[Scotty doesn't know]

Dude i would love a Fridays here whenever im in Lexington i get some ribs from there its really my all time favorite place to eat

Sounds good too! I hope we just get something other than fast food lol. I have mention a few posts back on here. Olive Garden, Red Lobster and Outback steakhouse are the three names I have heard the most.
BTW is your picture just of a head or is there something in the background that I can't see?

[Moe]

Dude i would love a Fridays here whenever im in Lexington i get some ribs from there its really my all time favorite place to eat
:notworthy...There ribs are the best.

[ComeFlyWithMe]

Skyline Chili would be great, I love that place.

[Thorn67]

Its just a head

[Scotty doesn't know]

Its just a head

LOL any other significance? Just curious.

[More Cowbell]

Skyline Chili would be great, I love that place.

I hate Skyline chili, or at least the version of it they serve at Kings Island! Nasty stuff... :Puke:

[HAIL PIKEVILLE]

I would love to see these restaurants come in but it won't happen. They have requirements for these places. Buffalo Wild Wings requires a certain population, a large percent of that population has to be people between 21 and 30 years of age, and the road has to have so many people come through it everyday. Some of these places have requirements for operation that Pikeville doesn't have.

[The_Pistol]

I heard they was putting in a sonic beside Burger King

[Scotty doesn't know]

I heard they was putting in a sonic beside Burger King

I think it is actually suppose to be on that lil knoll in between gamestop and that new bank. If those directions are not clear just look for it the next time you are over there, you will notice it.

[Brittany0121]

It would be great if we could get a Sonic, Steak and Shake, and Olive Garden and my taste buds would be happy. THEN we need some retail stores! An Old Navy, Aeropostale.. Best Buy.. heck even a Kohl's. Something other than food (after those other three go in!). Ive wanted an Old Navy here for forever. Not that it's my favorite store, but I hate traveling so far for decent clothes, especially during Christmas! lol

[Brittany0121]

I think it is actually suppose to be on that lil knoll in between gamestop and that new bank. If those directions are not clear just look for it the next time you are over there, you will notice it.


Is that big enough? It doesnt seem big enough for all of the drive in booths and whatnot that go along with Sonic.

[Panther Thunder]

Lol i went to one in SC where you could only eat inside.:o

[Scotty doesn't know]

Is that big enough? It doesnt seem big enough for all of the drive in booths and whatnot that go along with Sonic.

I thought it looked pretty small but if you look at it a little closer (not in passing) you will see that it is a good chunck of land.
BTW That is just where I have heard it is suppose to go in at.

[Scotty doesn't know]

Has anyone else heard that we are suppose to be getting a Japanese steakhouse? If this is true I don't know how good of an idea that would be. Prove me wrong people! Would anyone go to it, and would the amount of people be enough the support it?

[FOX SPORTS]

Has anyone else heard that we are suppose to be getting a Japanese steakhouse? If this is true I don't know how good of an idea that would be. Prove me wrong people! Would anyone go to it, and would the amount of people be enough the support it?
yep, see page one.

[Scotty doesn't know]

yep, see page one.

Thanks! But only guy said anything about eating there. I was just wondering if many other people would go.