PartyBear said:
I dont know that McLennan County residents will support it enough for it to be worth it for the restaurant owner or parent company if you are talking chain. Sustained tourism might make it work. However the future of that at current levels is not as stable as it was just a few months ago (see Fixer Upper thread).
I do recall a nice locally owned seafood place called "Franklins" down in the warehouse district when it was fairly new. (Late 90s). It came in to the spot that "Burgers and Blues" was located at after it failed. I think the space has now been divided up and several things are in it now. It was on the other end from Ninfas.
I thought it was really good actually but did not last long maybe a year.
even Pappadeaux doesn't have a tremendous amount of fresh seafood. most is just mass, farm raised salmon, white fish, talapia, etc. I actually think that as a concept could do okay in Waco.Stranger said:
Pappadeaux was discussed a few years ago and actually looked into by the Pappas family group. It was determined that a city must have a population of at least 300,000 to make it a feasible location. Unfortunately Waco didn't measure up so its citizens must continue to patronize Long John Silver.
Nguyen One Soon said:
Pappas came to town several years ago, and did an extensive look-see at Waco restaurant menus. When they saw all the cheap places, they said no thanks.
IMHO, Friday's has the best seafood in Waco. All fresh and tasty, with a Louisiana kick to it.
Amazing. Beaumont is a total population town of 100,000. Despite that fact, Pappadeaux's is one of it's most positive restaurants. Waiting lists run an hour. That disputes the rationale.Stranger said:
Pappadeaux was discussed a few years ago and actually looked into by the Pappas family group. It was determined that a city must have a population of at least 300,000 to make it a feasible location. Unfortunately Waco didn't measure up so its citizens must continue to patronize Long John Silver.
This is just Friday's, not TG I Friday's. Has been open a few years. Is on Old Dallas Hwy. Couple from Lafayette relocated here and opened it. Just about eight tables, so get there early. Closed Sunday thru Tuesday. My favorites are the shrimp and oyster plate, or the boil pot when they have it.Stranger said:Nguyen One Soon said:
Pappas came to town several years ago, and did an extensive look-see at Waco restaurant menus. When they saw all the cheap places, they said no thanks.
IMHO, Friday's has the best seafood in Waco. All fresh and tasty, with a Louisiana kick to it.
Where is Friday's? I thought they closed a few years ago
Wacko smothered everything in mayo. It was very "waco" sushi. Certain things were ok.PartyBear said:
There are at least a few sushi places in Waco that do well, believe it or not. There is one in the warehouse area down town, there is Wakko Roll, and Fuji serves sushi as well. I'm not a big sushi eater. My wife and kids like it though and not counting them I hear that these places I mentioned are really good (I'm not claiming people tell me it is the best sushi they have ever eaten however) and the fact they have been in business over a sustained period of time seems to indicate that.
Also interesting about the beloved Pappas family. About half their spawn are aggies the others are whorns. Locals here in Collie Station have been crying for a Pappas offering for years too. Pappas has bought some prime land on University just off Hwy 6. That was about 3 years ago now. Still promising and still no dirt moving.Doug said:Amazing. Beaumont is a total population town of 100,000. Despite that fact, Pappadeaux's is one of it's most positive restaurants. Waiting lists run an hour. That disputes the rationale.Stranger said:
Pappadeaux was discussed a few years ago and actually looked into by the Pappas family group. It was determined that a city must have a population of at least 300,000 to make it a feasible location. Unfortunately Waco didn't measure up so its citizens must continue to patronize Long John Silver.
Fully agree.PartyBear said:
Why would you say that? 35 runs right through McLennan County. I would think McLennan would be a little better spot that Brazos County. Edit here, actually a much better location considering it is bigger and the growth occurring on the corridor.
I say that simply because there is a TON of money in Brazos county. Oil, old cattle money, old cotton/farming money and, lots of baby boomer Ags who are retiring back because they "believe" College Station is heaven. Many of those guys are engineers and have made plenty of cash over the years. There are many new houses on local golf courses that sit empty most of the time 'cept football weekends. Just waiting or the actual retirement to kick in. I'm talkin' 3000 to 5000 sq ft custom homes. It is crazy here. I'm in real estate and miss out on all the old army buddy BS.Doug said:Fully agree.PartyBear said:
Why would you say that? 35 runs right through McLennan County. I would think McLennan would be a little better spot that Brazos County. Edit here, actually a much better location considering it is bigger and the growth occurring on the corridor.
Cisgendered Bear said:
What you're looking for is a Goode Co Seafood...not Pappablows.
The Goode Co profile is expanding with restaurants and territory. Maybe Waco could be the test market. Put it near 35 and let it ride!
***Disclaimer*** Easy to say when I have no skin in the game.
