Re: Tanners 173 & Center (former Twin Peaks & Famous Dave's)

[nebugeater]

The Famous Dave's @ 171 & W Center is closing and will be replaced by March with a small chain called Twin Peaks.  In The OWH print copy this AM but not found on line at least yet.  This Twin Peaks is not based on the old TV show.  Sports bar/ comfort food mix.  Think of the "peaks" more along the lines of a Hooters, or so I discovered after taking a look at their web site.  Plan to be open by March before the Basketball tournament.


http://www.twinpeaksrestaurant.com/

[TechnicalDisaster]

Why is Famous Dave's closing?  That location always had a healthy sized crowd.  Are they moving to a better location?

[nebugeater]

Why is Famous Dave's closing?  That location always had a healthy sized crowd.  Are they moving to a better location?

The OWH story in printed stated that FD people said that the crowds had dropped off after the opening of other locations.  Also pointed out that this was the first FD location in Omaha.  I am guessing the biggest impact would be the one on L street across from L Street market place.  The said no other closing would be taking place and that there is the possibility of additional TP locations in Omaha in the future.

[S33]

I'm not going to complain. I took the picture below when I was in Texas last. All 7 of those lovely young ladies came back with me to my hotel room. That is a true, factual story.



"Twin Peaks," more like boobies.

[nebugeater]

Here is a Cutchall release.  Looks like they are coming to Lincoln too.


http://www.cutchallmanagement.com/


And now on Omaha.com

http://omaha.com/article/20110114/GO/701149945

..................Cutchall said business at the West Center spot declined after two other Famous Dave's eateries opened in northwest and southwest Omaha. Those two and three others that he owns in Omaha, Council Bluffs and Bellevue will remain open, he said.

Cutchall described Twin Peaks as a hunting and fishing lodge-style restaurant and sports bar offering from-scratch comfort foods (think chicken-fried steak, pot roast and meatloaf), plenty of TVs and service from an all-female waitstaff. He said he's aiming to open it in mid-March, in time for college basketball's March Madness, and may eventually open others in the Omaha area.

[Omababe]

Famous Dave's is good (for a chain) but jeesh, they're becoming as ubiquitous as Starbucks!

They're actually all over Las Vegas now. I even saw one in Orange County.

[cdub]

Here I was going to make a boob joke...  Guess they beat me to it.  I'll have to take the kids to check it out .  

[TechnicalDisaster]

Why is Famous Dave's closing?  That location always had a healthy sized crowd.  Are they moving to a better location?

The OWH story in printed stated that FD people said that the crowds had dropped off after the opening of other locations.  Also pointed out that this was the first FD location in Omaha.  I am guessing the biggest impact would be the one on L street across from L Street market place.  The said no other closing would be taking place and that there is the possibility of additional TP locations in Omaha in the future.

Thanks for the info.

[camps]

We inadvertently went there to eat on their last day, last Sunday.  The staff was a bit destitute.  The Assistant Manager waited on us due to some of the other wait staff not showing up.  He proceeded to tell us that the main reason they were closing that location of Famous Daves was that it needs a new concrete floor, which will cost $50k to put in.  Since Cutchall has to close it down and put a new floor in anyway, apparently he decided why not just redecorate and rebrand while its closed and hire a bunch of scantily clad girls?  (Seems like his M.O.)  The manager said some staff were offered positions at the 72nd & Military location (the 120th & L location is fully staffed), but only one or two accepted since its quite a ways away from that location.  They were also told that volume wasn't what it was before the 120th location opened, but that they still had 15-30 min waits on weekend nights, so the volume wasn't down that much and the location was still viable.  Apparently a glorified Hooters is more important.  I bet the new place is closed or something else by Halloween.

[Omaha Restaurant Examiner]

What is your take on the new Twin Peaks Restaurant?

http://www.examiner.com/restaurant-in-o ... restaurant

[insider]

Ok, if I told you that a new place opened with the coldest beer in town, food that was all made from scratch and had tons of tvs would you go? Heck ya, the gals are the icing on the cake. It will be around a long time.

[SabrinaFaire]

My husband went and said the food was good. He also said they had huge mozzarella sticks, which we call cheese twinkies (b/c they are the size of twinkies) so I'm all for going to check that out.

[cp jay 07]

I'm wondering how many West O families walk into the place thinking its just like a Famous Dave's type place.

When I was back int town last week and drove by there is really nothing that says we have half naked waitresses in here (which is not a bad thing).

It took my mom about 15 minutes to realize why they call it Twin Peaks and why they have Great Views on the outside of the restaurant after I told her the concept of the restaurant.

I'm sure one or two families have walked in thinking it was a family type place and found Hooters version 2.0.

[S33]

I'm picturing all of these husbands knowing full well the place serves titties, as$ and beer, luring their wives and children into the restaurant under the pretense that they thought it was a "family" restaurant, too. Because I would do that. And I would probably attempt it multiple times.

[Big E]

Anyone old enough and around at the time to remember the sh!tstorm when Hooters opened?

[ThatGuy]

Anyone old enough and around at the time to remember the sh!tstorm when Hooters opened?

I'm definitely old enough, but don't remember that. I do however remember people losing their sh!t for a couple of years when Dr John's opened. Where are they now?

[Omaha_Gabe]

I am actually eating here as we speak. I must say the food is really good. Happy hour is daily from 4-7 which is basically $1 off drafts and wells.  The waitresses are all attractive and were very friendly. At 630 the place was about 90% full

[cdub]

The food was good and the server talent level was high.  They are doing some impressive things with women's undergarments these days.

[S33]

 They are doing some impressive things with women's undergarments these days.

[GRANDPASMUCKER]

Went to(got dragged) Twin Peaks for lunch on Presidents day. Once you get past the scantily clad women wreaking of body lotion this place aint bad. I ordered the sirloin steak along with a fry and a salad for 17 bucks. My salad was great and better then most places. My steak and fries were very good to. These kinds of places are not really my thing but I have to say after eating here a few times that this place serves pretty good food.

[nativeomahan]

I heard that the one in Lincoln went out of business.

[GRANDPASMUCKER]

I heard that the one in Lincoln went out of business.

I ate at the one in Lincoln in mid December 2015 and the waitress said the owners were changing it to a Yowies in January because they were looking for a more family friendly atmosphere. I walked by it back ion January and it looked like the only difference was the sign was changed and the waitresses uniforms were different. This location is right in the middle of the Haymarket and you know the rent for this space is through the roof. Bad parking does not help either.

[Omababe]

I got dragged to Twin Peaks not that long ago, a Friday evening after work thing. I was expecting a Hooters clone but it was more like a Hooters clone with much better food. Still, there were a whole bunch of guys at the bar drinking and kinda looking around like they were wondering where all of the ladies are.

I was also dragged to Hooters once. The daughter of a former client worked there. It was very OK. {twirling index finger}

As for Twin Peaks, the food was good but there's much better food across the parking lot at Oscars!

[nebugeater]

I heard that the one in Lincoln went out of business.

I ate at the one in Lincoln in mid December 2015 and the waitress said the owners were changing it to a Yowies in January because they were looking for a more family friendly atmosphere. I walked by it back ion January and it looked like the only difference was the sign was changed and the waitresses uniforms were different. This location is right in the middle of the Haymarket and you know the rent for this space is through the roof. Bad parking does not help either.

The Lincoln location closed in late December. There is mention of it here along with a link to their plans for the space.

http://www.eomahaforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=13454

[Trips]

Twin Peaks Omaha does have good food, great tv's and excellent service even when busy. I go every three weeks or so and do not remember the last time my drink went empty.

Twin Peaks Lincoln was very different. Service was so bad that we walked out without getting a drink or service 2 of the 5 times I went with 2 other bad experiences. I believe their main reason was that they did not want to pay the franchise fee. Breastaurants have never worked in Lincoln (Tiled Kilt and their legal issues and Hooters that failed)

[Omaha Cowboy]

As for Twin Peaks, the food was good but there's much better food across the parking lot at Oscars!

This is very true...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

[MadMartin8]

As for Twin Peaks, the food was good but there's much better food across the parking lot at Oscars!

This is very true...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Amen on the food at Oscars. I don't mind the burgers at TP though...


That said, there's no scantily clad ladies at Oscars ;)

[Greg S]

Love the wings at Oscar's. I do thing the burgers are better at Twin Peaks.

Greg

[MadMartin8]

Love the wings at Oscar's. I do thing the burgers are better at Twin Peaks.

Greg

There's something about the burgers at TP. Horribly greasy, but I think that's what makes them so good.

It's weird.

[Trips]

Twin Peaks will not be opening back up. They always seemed busy especially for sporting events so I wonder what happened. Time to get a Tilted Kilt.

[bbinks]

Not to make a new thread, but the Valentinos on 108th & O-ish is closed too, it was the last buffet option location. All the rest are delivery or carry out..

[Omaha Cowboy]

Twin Peaks will not be opening back up. They always seemed busy especially for sporting events so I wonder what happened.

No big loss there imo. Never liked the vibe of the place and the food was meh..

Hopefully a suitable replacement for this prime location will come fairly soon...

[skinzfan23]

I haven't been to Valentino's much in the last few years, but I always liked that place. I thought the selection was pretty good with pasta, pizza, chicken, salad bar and desert. I think Pizza Ranch is cheaper though and pretty much the same.

[GrandpaaSmucker]

No big loss there imo. Never liked the vibe of the place and the food was meh..

The vibe I always got was "What in the world would any respectable person in the right frame of mind be doing in a place like this." The place is gone and I will never have to deal with somebody dragging me into that place again. That is probably a good thing. Source of aggravation eliminated. I last got dragged in there last May and had not been back in a year. I always got the steak and salad and fries and rings and a couple of beers. The food and steak were surprisingly not to bad. This was no first class steak cooked by a first class chef by any means but it was ok.

[Omaha Cowboy]

No big loss there imo. Never liked the vibe of the place and the food was meh..

The vibe I always got was "What in the world would any respectable person in the right frame of mind be doing in a place like this." The place is gone and I will never have to deal with somebody dragging me into that place again. That is probably a good thing. Source of aggravation eliminated.

Agreed!.. It’s a prime location spot. Let’s hope a worthy replacement can be found...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

[ChadJK]

Twin Peaks will not be opening back up. They always seemed busy especially for sporting events so I wonder what happened. Time to get a Tilted Kilt.

In recent years their weekday lunch and dinner crowds have been rather pathetic. I don't think their Friday and Saturday crowds could carry the place. Also, and I'm sure this will offend somebody, the wait staff that's their big draw are a shadow of what they were 5+ years ago. I've never cared for the food there. I always joked that if you're going to Twin Peaks then go eat at Oscar's first and just walk across the parking lot to Twin Peaks for beer and "scenic views" afterwards. I suppose Hooters coming back to Omaha (LA Vista) didn't help.

[Omaha Cowboy]

Twin Peaks will not be opening back up. They always seemed busy especially for sporting events so I wonder what happened. Time to get a Tilted Kilt.

In recent years their weekday lunch and dinner crowds have been rather pathetic. I've never cared for the food there. I always joked that if you're going to Twin Peaks then go eat at Oscar's first and just walk across the parking lot to Twin Peaks for beer

Instead of Twin Peaks, go to Oscar’s for food AND the beer. Oscar’s (was) and is- far, far better.. Especially their wings and pizza...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

[NovakOmaha]

I gotta say, first Hooters, then Twin Peaks. I'm waiting for even more truth in advertising. Come on down to Nice Rack, where you can get ribs, a bear & check out the Twin Hooters on our waitresses. We live in interesting times.

[Omababe]

Instead of Twin Peaks, go to Oscar’s for food AND the beer. Oscar’s (was) and is- far, far better.. Especially their wings and pizza...

Actually, the last time I was in Oscar's, I thought they had slipped, and others in the party thought the same. It may (hopefully) have been a one-off bad night since I have not heard others say the same about it. This was some time ago, and hopefully they will be opening back up, as we do need the independent food and drink purveyors. Oscar's was (and hopefully is) a rose among the thorns.

I gotta say, first Hooters, then Twin Peaks. I'm waiting for even more truth in advertising. Come on down to Nice Rack, where you can get ribs, a bear & check out the Twin Hooters on our waitresses. We live in interesting times.

Hey! Sex sells! Always has, always will. Ask anyone who's ever worked in an ad agency.

(LOL, ribs and a bear?)

Those places don't, however, seem to have that much as far as longevity.

[Padre]

Hey! Sex sells! Always has, always will. Ask anyone who's ever worked in an ad agency.

(LOL, ribs and a bear?)

Those places don't, however, seem to have that much as far as longevity.

Sex may attract, but if they don’t have good food, they won’t survive.