KATY, Texas (RestaurantNewsRelease.com) Pete and Shorty’s Inc., of Clearwater, Florida, announced the opening of the second Pete and Shorty’s in the Houston Area today, at 17790 Katy Freeway in Katy, TX. The new restaurant, Pete & Shorty’s Kitchen & Tap, will feature the bite-sized “Shorty Burgers” the concept is known for, as well as live music, billiards, and shuffleboard. This place has a different feeling than most restaurant/bars. You can’t describe it; you have to come see it.
Pete & Shorty’s pays homage to the original location in Clarksville, Iowa established in 1934, offers cold drinks, hot food, and a warm welcome to all who entered. In 1997, the founders of the Hooters Restaurant chain, several whom are from Iowa, decided to bring their favorite Midwestern “joint” to Florida. They opened the doors to the first Pete & Shorty’s in Clearwater, Florida in 1997. Taking their own sweet time, in 2009 the second Pete & Shorty’s opened in Pinellas Park, Florida. The third location in Sugar Land, TX, is owned by VeLags, LLC and marked the entry into the Texas market. Now, just 4 months after opening the Sugar Land location; Pete & Shorty’s is coming to Katy, TX!
“Nobody yet has created a chain of “little joints” that, when you walk in, look like they’ve been there for a hundred years,” said partner of the Texas location, Dave “Lags” Lageschulte. “People really react to the friendliness of the place and the warm service and the overall value of the food menu and bar.”
With a casual, comfortable atmosphere, this nostalgic restaurant is a welcoming spot for friends to gather for lunch, drinks, and conversation. The food options include comfort food favorites like Country Fried Steak with Sawmill Gravy, Chicken Parmesan and Mom’s Meatloaf as well as signature dishes like Spinach and Strawberry Salad, Blackened Prime Rib and the Iowa Pork Chop. Pete & Shorty’s is also known for its Juicy Lucy’s; two super-sliders infused with cheese and The King Sandwich which is a thinly-breaded and tender pork tenderloin which overwhelms the bun and requires a knife and fork to finish.
Pete & Shorty’s will also become an instant hit for crowds looking to have a little fun together. “Our bar as the feel of stepping back in time from the tacky chic decor to the value pricing which will make you want to belly up to the bar and share a story or two” says Lags. We are known for our World Famous 20 Oz. Ice Cold Schooners for just $2.75, and our cocktail prices for $3….$4….$5 Every Day….All Day!
Pete & Shorty’s also boasts a great patio with a full bar for dining and to accommodate large groups or private parties. Hours are from 11am til Midnight Monday – Thursday, Friday and Saturdays 11am til 2am, and Sundays from 11am til 10pm.
So as Pete has been saying since 1934, “come as you are and stay as long as you like.”