McNellie's South

[sgrizzle]

So they are taking over the notably smaller and notably cursed former Diamond Jack's (and formerly a half dozen other things) location at 71st & Yale.

If the 61st and yale development had ever happened, a nice big new McNellie's there would have killed. Every pharm rep and doctor would have a running tab. Here in a location that is half the size of the downtown one, and with no visibility, it's going to be tough going.

[Red Arrow]

So they are taking over the notably smaller and notably cursed former Diamond Jack's (and formerly a half dozen other things) location at 71st & Yale.

If the 61st and yale development had ever happened, a nice big new McNellie's there would have killed. Every pharm rep and doctor would have a running tab. Here in a location that is half the size of the downtown one, and with no visibility, it's going to be tough going.

I wish him luck.  At less than half the distance and about half the time to get there, I am more likely to go to 71st and Yale for a beer and burger than the downtown location.  I hope he can replicate the atmosphere of the downtown location.

[Conan71]

So they are taking over the notably smaller and notably cursed former Diamond Jack's (and formerly a half dozen other things) location at 71st & Yale.

If the 61st and yale development had ever happened, a nice big new McNellie's there would have killed. Every pharm rep and doctor would have a running tab. Here in a location that is half the size of the downtown one, and with no visibility, it's going to be tough going.

Funny though, there were people who gave the original McNellie's 6 months due to it's "unfortunate" location in the bowery that was 1st & Elgin in 2004. 

I don't think this location is bad at all.  Under-promoted or terrible concepts in that building in the past?  Absolutely. Elliot is a great promoter more than anything.  People will remember it is out there.  I also think the success of the White Lion (which really is under-promoted) bears this out.  Give people a great product in a comfortable environment and it really doesn't matter where it's located.

I say it will be another ATM machine for Nelson.

[Breadburner]

Foolish......!!!!

[DowntownDan]

I wish him luck.  At less than half the distance and about half the time to get there, I am more likely to go to 71st and Yale for a beer and burger than the downtown location.  I hope he can replicate the atmosphere of the downtown location.

I don't see anything in the south replicate the authenticity of the downtown location.  Count me as being not a fan of everything unique in downtown or even midtown catering to the suburban crowd.  Let them have Chilis and Bennigans. 

[Conan71]

People who want exposed brick walls and creaky floors still have the option of going downtown.  For those who simply want to choose from hundreds of beers and pub grub without driving downtown will love the southie location.

[BKDotCom]

This thread needs source that this is even happening.

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This thread needs source that this is even happening.

http://www.tulsaworld.com/business/article.aspx?subjectid=53&articleid=20121222_53_E1_CUTLIN736761&r=582

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Let them have Chilis and Bennigans.

I don't ever remember being in a Bennigans.  I may have been in a Chilis for a business lunch at least 20 years ago.  I could walk to the Chilis on Memorial, just south of 111th, but I haven't been there.

[RecycleMichael]

I may have been in a Chilis for a business lunch at least 20 years ago.  I could walk to the Chilis on Memorial, just south of 111th, but I haven't been there.

Go in. My wife's sister Tasha is the General Manager. They have some really good menu items.

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Go in. My wife's sister Tasha is the General Manager. They have some really good menu items.

Thanks for the info.  I rarely go to restaurants locally though. 

My main reason to go to a McNellies is to try a new beer without having to commit to a 6-pack or large bottle. Most of the really interesting beers are too expensive for the mix-a-6pack at the liquor stores.  I may or (more likely) may not get some thing else eat with the beer.

[Teatownclown]

This was a build to suit building by Hal Smith for Pearl's which focused on fish. It failed. But Hal still has Charleston's and Mahogany's. Larry Zankel relocated there from 51st but passed away leaving the door open for a qualified buyer. There are few bar/restaurants in the area that can compete with McNellies. This should be a big success from a real estate investment. This has the best demographics in town. And the operator has the best marketing and service ability in Tulsa. Hopefully, they'll rotate live music through there at night.

[rdj]

This isn't the only new restaurant going in on the NW corner of this intersection.  Expect two more restaurants, one Tulsa owned and one OKC based, to be announced for this area soon.  The building renderings are very interesting.  I believe all three have the chance to be very successful as they'll cater to different times and crowds.

[DTowner]

This was a build to suit building by Hal Smith for Pearl's which focused on fish. It failed. But Hal still has Charleston's and Mahogany's. Larry Zankel relocated there from 51st but passed away leaving the door open for a qualified buyer. There are few bar/restaurants in the area that can compete with McNellies. This should be a big success from a real estate investment. This has the best demographics in town. And the operator has the best marketing and service ability in Tulsa. Hopefully, they'll rotate live music through there at night.

I recall this building was oringially a chain steakhouse in the late 1990s, but folded quickly.  It was later Pearls.

[BKDotCom]

I recall this building was oringially a chain steakhouse in the late 1990s, but folded quickly.  It was later Pearls.

It's been at least 4 things.   It's hard to know exactly how many since it can't be seen from the road.