Charleston's (76th and Dodge)

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 11:28 pm

The cryptic rumor dept has learned from a VERY reliable source in the real-estate industry that Charleston's will be opening a restaurant in the Brandies Building in DT Omaha..

Charleston's currently has one Omaha location in the First National Business Park at 144th and Dodge..

Lets see if this one indeed becomes a reality..

..Ciao..LiO....Peace

eomaha · Post by **eomaha** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 11:33 pm

Interesting... we're really beginning to see a considerable number of upscale chain restaurants either coming or rumored to be coming to parts of downtown outside the Old Market.

nebport5 · Post by **nebport5** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 11:42 pm

jhuston wrote:Interesting... we're really beginning to see a considerable number of upscale chain restaurants either coming or rumored to be coming to parts of downtown outside the Old Market.

Charleston's and Rock Bottom, what else? I'm drawing a blank...

right now I'd be happy if just one came DT on 16th St.

eomaha · Post by **eomaha** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 11:46 pm

Chop House at the Paxton (ie 801 Steak and Chop House of Des Moines) and Jazz, a Louisiana Kitchen. I guess these aren't chains.

nebport5 · Post by **nebport5** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 12:03 am

oh well, probably for the better that they aren't chains. (One of the things that annoys me about DT Chicago is all the chain restaurants.)

chain or not its a great set up for retail infill between the OM and north side.

omahapropertymanager · Mon Feb 27, 2006 1:16 pm

I just talked to my sister who's worked at Charleston's for 8ish years and she said she doesn't think their is any truth to them opening another Charleston's in Omaha. They are going to do a small expansion to the existing location, but hasn't heard anything about a new location.

Finn · Post by **Finn** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 1:26 pm

I don't know what the latest is (if it will be a Charleston's or whatever) but a source told me last spring that they were trying to get/close to getting a top notch steak house at the Brandeis. I hope they are getting close with someone - that will help this area of DT.

omahapropertymanager · Mon Feb 27, 2006 1:29 pm

Finn wrote:I don't know what the latest is (if it will be a Charleston's or whatever) but a source told me last spring that they were trying to get/close to getting a top notch steak house at the Brandeis. I hope they are getting close with someone - that will help this area of DT.

I thought that the people who own Charleston's also owner a few other restaurant chains so maybe they want to put in one of their other brands.

Vince Furlong · Post by **Vince Furlong** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 1:46 pm

Forum members who eat out a lot,

Please suggest to your FAVORITE, LOCALLY-OWNED restaurants who do not have a downtown presence that you would like to see them open a location in downtown Omaha, i.e., Lo Sole Mio, McFoster's, etc.

Somebody has to ask them, because I am afraid the local developers and commercial real estate boys and girls do not....

Vince Furlong
OMAHA MAIN STREETS

nebport5 · Post by **nebport5** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 3:24 pm

Vince Furlong wrote:Forum members who eat out a lot,

Please suggest to your FAVORITE, LOCALLY-OWNED restaurants who do not have a downtown presence that you would like to see them open a location in downtown Omaha, i.e., Lo Sole Mio, McFoster's, etc.

Somebody has to ask them, because I am afraid the local developers and commercial real estate boys and girls do not....

Vince Furlong
OMAHA MAIN STREETS

-LaCasa (LaCasa East, and of course LaCasa far west)

-Vincenzo's

-Prima 140

jsheets · Post by **jsheets** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 7:43 pm

Valentino's Grand Italian Buffet, and Runza, of course

But seriously folks, I'll be here all week...

Lazlo's would be high on my list, but they are from Lincoln.

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 8:58 pm

Sushi Ichiban (sorry Matsu... SI is the gold standard), Goldeez

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-Big E

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 9:00 pm

Wow cowboy your source keeps coming up with big ones, he should start a radio show.

adam186 · Post by **adam186** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 11:22 pm

I'll be becoming a realtor later this year, maybe someday I can out do you cowboy.

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 11:25 pm

adam186 wrote:I'll be becoming a realtor later this year, maybe someday I can out do you cowboy.

He’s the next Jeff Beals.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 12:49 am

MTO wrote:
adam186 wrote:I'll be becoming a realtor later this year, maybe someday I can out do you cowboy.
He’s the next Jeff Beals.

Ha..You guys are a laugh riot..

..

..Ciao..LiO....Peace

midtown charlie · Post by **midtown charlie** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 1:44 am

good point Vince!! I actually like the idea of Prima 20 or whatever street the Brandeis bldng is located on.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 12:09 pm

I heard that Charleston's is now going to build their 2nd Omaha location in the former Old Country Buffet Site off of 76th & dodge.
I believe construction (interior renovations) began, or begin very soon.

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 1:26 pm

Six years and a month!

Tuna, the honors..

Linkin5 · Post by **Linkin5** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 2:20 pm

That OmahaCowboy was a real liar...

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 7:52 pm

derog · Post by **derog** » Tue May 01, 2012 10:02 am

I wonder if anything well go into that Charleston's/Paddy O'Quigley's spot. They did a lot of work in there and they built a nice (expensive looking) wooden bar. I guess I just think it'd be a shame to let it go un-spilled upon.

Stargazer · Post by **Stargazer** » Tue May 01, 2012 1:00 pm

Can someone remind me what name was of the Mexican place which was the original restaurant in that Old Country Buffet location? I used to love their fajitas.

ThatGuy · Post by **ThatGuy** » Tue May 01, 2012 1:17 pm

Chi-Chi's

Post by **Brad** » Tue May 08, 2012 9:36 am

According to Grow Omaha, there could be 2 restaurants located in that space. I haven't been to OCB in years, but I think it was a huge space.

Grow Omaha wrote:Charleston's plans to open a second metro area location this fall at 76th & Dodge inside a former Old Country Buffet space. The restaurant may be co-located with a restaurant concept from the same company that owns Charleston's.

ThatGuy · Post by **ThatGuy** » Tue May 08, 2012 11:12 am

Brad wrote:I haven't been to OCB in years

You were a lot younger the last time you ate at there? You are doing it wrong!

Melissa · Post by **Melissa** » Tue May 08, 2012 11:14 am

Wow. I wonder what other restaurant they'll bring in? According to the Hal Smith Restaurant Group website they also own:
Hefner Grill, Krispie Kreme, Mahogany, Louie's Grill and Bar, Mama Roja, Red Rock Canyon Grill, Ted's Cafe Escondido, Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill, and Upper Crust Wood Fired Pizza.

I'm assuming not Krispie Kreme or Mahogany. Anybody eaten at the others?

Post by **nebugeater** » Tue May 08, 2012 11:16 am

The rumor I had heard but not tossed out there because I am not sure how the person I heard it from would know is that it would be Mama Roja. Take it for what a rumor is worth.

Melissa wrote:Wow. I wonder what other restaurant they'll bring in? According to the Hal Smith Restaurant Group website they also own:
Hefner Grill, Krispie Kreme, Mahogany, Louie's Grill and Bar, Mama Roja, Red Rock Canyon Grill, Ted's Cafe Escondido, Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill, and Upper Crust Wood Fired Pizza.

I'm assuming not Krispie Kreme or Mahogany. Anybody eaten at the others?

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Tue May 08, 2012 3:22 pm

I would assume these are planning on the Crossroads project happening.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Wed May 09, 2012 6:08 pm

That would be an excellent location for Charlestons.

charlie123 · Post by **charlie123** » Tue Jun 26, 2012 12:03 pm

I heard Charleston's is opening a 2nd location for sure there at the former old country buffett site, however, I drove by yesterday and the place still looks vacant/no construction yet. They do own other entities/brands, but it's for sure Charleston's that they were looking at occupying the OCB space. We'll see what happens! Personally, I'm not sure if it would look good without significant work being done to the facade... They should consider the former Staples Store space just north of it next to the beverly hills plaza....a much nicer spot, however, not equiped w/the kitchen as the OCB space is.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Thu Jun 28, 2012 11:22 pm

When did Staples leave?

Omababe · Post by **Omababe** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 7:13 am

nativeomahan wrote:When did Staples leave?

I didn't know they closed. No surprise, since the Office Depot/Max shops had better prices and selection.

Post by **Brad** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 10:24 am

Staples Left? They were still there the other day when I went? With that said, there never seems to be anyone in there. Also, Office Depot/Max (whichever one is by the Mart is closing soon).

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 1:45 pm

Charleston's is going to put a THIRD location at the Mega-European Village Development with the IKEA, Nordstroms, and Macy's. Scheduled opening date is spring 2016.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 1:48 pm

Go away troll, you've already been warned!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 2:16 pm

Anonymous wrote:Charleston's is going to put a THIRD location at the Mega-European Village Development with the IKEA, Nordstroms, and Macy's. Scheduled opening date is spring 2016.

New to the forum but where is this going? I've been dying for all these stores to come to Omaha. Kinda cool they are all going in at one place.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 10:13 pm

Staples seemed open for business today.

Post by **Brad** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:58 am

nativeomahan wrote:Staples seemed open for business today.

I am guessing the confusion cam because there is (and has been for a long time) large banner saying for lease on the front of the building. However if you read the fine print its only for 7000 SQ FT, which I am guessing the North East corner of the building. I think it was a training area back in the day.

charlie123 · Post by **charlie123** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 5:01 pm

Brad is correct...my bad. I saw the banner on the upper left corner and thought they left. I did recently talk to a manager at Charleston's...they are moving forward with the interior construction at the former Old Country Buffet site. Not sure when it will open, but was under the impression it would be this coming winter.