Chuy's coming to old Bahama Breeze location

[Robin Garr]

Thanks to Caroline K. for clueing me in on this local restaurant news. Coming soon to the Oxmoor-area building that long housed Bahama Breeze, the Texas-based Chuy's restaurant is coming soon.

Chuy's, originally an Austin-based Tex-Mex eatery (where I've dined in past travels and really enjoyed) seems to be growing into a small c- c- chain, but we're catching it on the uptick - they've expanded so far only to a handful of Texas properties and a couple in Tennessee. Based on my Austin experiences, I'm hoping that it will be a worthy addition.

Caroline, if you're looking on, feel free to drop into this thread with any information you have.

[Robin Garr]

http://www.chuys.com

I thought I posted earlier...hmmm. Hope I am not double posting? Thanks Robin so very much fr posting info on CHUY'S-should make a fun and fresh addition to the Louisville Food Scene! I will keep you posted with any updates. The opening is slated for OCTOBER!!

I had my beer at one of their locations in Tucson (there are three there). It was a fun hangout, near the campus. Very casual. Above average food. Lots of bright theme art.

Nimbus..I was thinking the same thing, but this looks like a totally different chain. I used to love Chuy's in Tucson.

Hi Megan!
Not sure what you mean by totally different-there is ONLY one CHUY'S? Their slogan is "Once You see ONE CHUY YOU SEE ONE CHUY" This was opened in 82 by two young men with little money in funky Austin TX! Will keep everyone posted! Have a happy day!

http://www.bajachuys.com/

Well, this is the Chuy's that I grew up with in Az. Pretty sure it's not the same as the one you posted about.

http://www.bajachuys.com/
Well, this is the Chuy's that I grew up with in Az. Pretty sure it's not the same as the one you posted about.

Actually this one sounds better than the one that is coming!

The Chuy's in Austin was one of my favorite restaurants. I hope they are equally good here.

A fun fact about Chuy's is it is the restaurant that one of the Bush twins (don't remember which) got arrested for trying to use a fake ID.

Greetings from Austin, TX! I am here visiting and eating at Chuy's and loving it all! Have so many dishlicious items and the SAUCES are amazing! Chuy's truly stands by their fresh and fun concept and positive energy abides!! I am going for round two of eating items on the menu-I really think Louisville will love and welcome Chuy's! Opening date it set for October. Also, Chuy's has NO relation to the Chuy's Mesquite Broiler in Arizona...will keep you posted with updates. Thanks so much!

I'm excited to try it!

I noticed some activity (tent, balloons, ect.) going on at the old Bahama Breeze tonight and thought I would take a look. It was the Chuy's people setting up for some kind of event. I walked in the tent, tried to talk to a few people, and received nothing but attitude. I got a strong impression that I didn't belong, wasn’t welcome and should move along. Not a good first impression from the new chain in town.

Dear Justin!

WOW-I am so sorry you had an unpleasant experience. When did you stop by? Was it during the day or during the event? This was an invitation only event. I would love to know what type of attitude you received?
Thanks
Caroline

Dear Justin!

I just noticed your post time was 5:52pm. You must have stopped by while we were in set-up mode for an invitation only event which began @ 6pm. EVERYONE who came was greeted with a smile and fun was had by ALL!

I was there at 3:45. People were setting up for some type of event. I was just curious as to what was going on. I walked into the tent, received no greeting, smile, or any type of acknowledgement I existed. I stood around for a minute or so and finally approached a person bagging up chips. I ask want was going on and he mumbled something. I ask when the place was opening and he didn't know and said I should talk to the women at the other table. I walked over to the other table and was ignored. I waited around for a minute or so, waiting for someone to speak to me and it never happened. A simple, thanks for stopping by and showing interest, however this is a private event, we look forward to seeing you when we open, would have been nice. There was no real horrible attitude, just an overall feeling of not being welcome.