There's no question about it: Ann Arborites loves
Knight's Steakhouse. And after looking around neighboring cities for several years to open what will be their third restaurant, the Knight family confirmed just how much they love Ann Arbor as well.
"We've looked around other cities, like Brighton," says Don Knight. "We put a lot of thought into it, but we kept coming back to Ann Arbor because we're really well known here."
The newest Knight's restaurant is set to open in January of 2014 on the first floor of the former Borders building in Downtown Ann Arbor. The 4,000 sq. ft. dining area will bring the family business' signature looks and food to a whole new audience with a downtown twist.
"It's not going to stray too far from the concept," says Knight. "We're definitely going to have some change in the menus. We'll have a more updated, fresher look, but it will still be very comfortable."
One thing that won't change, promises Knight, it’s the steakhouse's signature cocktails, famous for their potency.
"We'll probably have a few more martinis and stuff like that," he says. "But they'll be the same strength."
Work on the build out will begin in August. Knight anticipates the development will be about a $900,000 investment and will create 30 to 40 jobs. The restaurant will seat around 150 diners inside and an outdoor patio could seat another 40.
Source: Don Knight, Knight's Steakhouse
Writer: Natalie Burg
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