It's only February and Rock County's new and expanding eating and drinking landscape looks like more than chain restaurant opportunities. With five new known options, one pub expansion, and a rumored new opportunity in The Speakeasy Lounge and Restaurant, we may not have to call this place Chainsville anymore.
1. AVENUE GRILL - Open.
Quoted by the Janesville Gazette as "A new chapter in the restaurant history of Milton Avenue," Sadri Shabani, owner, opened Avenue Grill February 9th, 2013. The former home of Ponderosa Steakhouse has been remodeled and now features a bar and private kitchen. The Avenue Grill is said to be a family restaurant and bar serving American cuisine. A website, online menu, or Facebook page could not be located.
2020 Milton Avenue(@ Randolph Rd.) Janesville, WI; (608) 563-0349.
2. CHINA HOUSE - Opening Soon.
Nang Huit Chen currently runs the China House located at 1260 Milton Avenue in Janesville, WI, but plans to open another location in Beloit in early spring 2013. The Hunan Szechuan Cantonese Mandarin style restaurant will offer self-serve dining as well as carry out and delivery. Lunch specials will be offered daily from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and a special diet menu offering salt, sugar, corn starch, or M.S.G. free options. Known for its dependable and fast delivery, China House also offers free soda for carry out orders only. The restaurant will be open seven days a week, Mon. thru Thurs. 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. A website, online menu, or Facebook page could not be located.
2240 Prairie Avenue (in Northgate Plaza), Beloit, WI; phone unknown.
3. MERRILL AND HOUSTON'S STEAK JOINT - Open.
The former Cafe Belwah reopened as Merrill and Houston's Steak Joint in July of 2012 after a phenomenal transformation. With a rustic decor and nostalgic downtown Beloit and Ironworks photographs dating from the early 1900's this joint is positioned with a view of the Rock River and a flavor worth tasting. As the name implies, the menu features rib eye, porterhouse, fillet and more and quoted to be "reasonably priced" according to Beloit Daily News. The restaurant is open seven days a week at 4:00 p.m. Visit their website at merrillandhoustons.com which features everything you'll need to know and like them on Facebook at Merrill and Houston's Steak Joint.
500 Pleasant Street (@ Beloit Inn), Beloit, WI; (608) 313-0700.
4. O'RILEY & CONWAY'S IRISH PUB - Addition to Open March 12th.
Coined Janesville's true Irish Pub, O'Riley & Conway's opened in March of 2010 and is doubling its capacity with an addition that is expected to open March 12, 2013. Known for its authentic Irish fare, cozy atmosphere, and twenty-four featured tap beers and sixty scotches & whiskeys, you can't go wrong. The pub opens at 11:00 a.m. seven days a week, offers daily lunch specials, and a Happy Hour daily from 3:00-6:00 p.m. Visit their website at orileyandconways.com and like them on Facebook at O'Riley & Conway's Irish Pub.
214 W. Milwaukee Street (Downtown), Janesville, WI; (608) 554-4549.
5. QUAKER STEAK & LUBE - Opening Spring/Summer 2013.
If you haven't heard of it yet, you sure will be hearing about it soon. Quaker Steak and Lube is a family friendly restaurant with a motor sports-themed atmosphere. Commonly referred to as "The Lube," the restaurant is said to feature a unique blend of great service, award-winning food, super charged events and eye-popping decor. Visit their website at quakersteakandlube.com.
3111 Wellington Place (formerly Damon's), Janesville, WI; phone unknown.
6. RIVALS SPORTS BAR & GRILL - Open.
Located in the Denali's building in downtown Beloit, Rivals Sports Bar & Grill opened February 17th, 2013 after significant renovations. Offering daily food and drink specials along with your favorite sporting events on one of the six high definition TVs. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open Mon. thru Sun. 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. Like them on Facebook at Rivals Sports Bar & Grill.
443 E. Grand Avenue (@ Pleasant Street), Beloit, WI; (608) 299-8580.
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