According to recent reporting, a much-awaited sports bar is near to opening date.
“More than two years after construction began, Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux says it will open Oct. 6 in The Pavilion at Durbin Park in St. Johns County,” the JDR reports.
The restaurant, at 495 Durbin Pavilion Drive, will be in front of the Cinemark Durbin Park and XD theater. It was issued a building permit in July 2023 at a construction cost of $2.1 million. Arkel Constructors Inc. of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was the contractor.
“After the 7,500-square-foot shell of the building was constructed, the project sat unfinished for months,” the report adds. “Work then restarted and Walk-On’s was issued a sign permit Sept. 17.”
“Walk-On’s serves from-scratch dishes. Cajun items include pepper jack boudin, crawfish étouffée and beignet bites. Other items include ahi tuna salad, boom boom shrimp tacos and a hickory burger.
The grand opening is at 9:45 a.m. Oct. 6 with coffee and fresh beignets, giveaways and the chance to win free Walk-On’s for a year. Former Jacksonville Jaguars’ kicker Josh Scobee will be there representing his philanthropic partner, First Tee – North Florida.
During the opening event, diners can choose to round up their tab, and Walk-On’s and R&R Brands will match the donation to the First Tee.
To celebrate the grand opening, checks totaling $5,000 will be given to local organizations: the St. Johns County School District’s Character Counts/Pursuing Victory with Honor and the Athletic Leadership Councils; Diamonds of Dreams; the St. Johns County Fire Rescue Cadet Program; and the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office Special Teams Association.”
