A cozy lodge, 70 TVs and Twin Peak girls: Sports bar chain opens in Columbus

Twin Peaks has opened its first-ever location in Columbus.

The Texas-based restaurant and bar opened a new location at 1611 Polaris Parkway near Polaris Fashion Place on Monday, managed by JEB Food Group, that promises to be the perfect spot for sports enthusiasts.

The casual dining chain is known for its rustic lodge and the "Twin Peaks girls," the restaurant's flannel-wearing waitresses often adorned in revealing outfits.

But Twin Peaks is also known for its made-from-scratch kitchen, boasting a wide variety of dishes, including hand-cut New York Strip Steak, artisan flatbreads and classic hand-smashed, seared-to-order burgers. The extensive beverage menu includes unique and flavored brands of rare bourbon, whiskey and tequila, as well as hand-crafted cocktails.

The Polaris location features 70 televisions situated at every angle, 32 brews—including local options—on tap, a large outdoor patio with a cozy fireplace and extra dining space for guests to enjoy spring and summer weather.

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In a release, JEB owner John Hong said the company is eager to present "the number-one sports bar" to Columbus.

"We've been looking forward to opening this location in Columbus for some time," said Hong. "With the cozy lodge environment, TVs everywhere to catch all the live action, plenty of beers on tap, and made-from-scratch food, nothing compares to Twin Peaks' ultimate game day experience."

This location will mark the 99th Twin Peaks location, as well as the first in Columbus and the fourth in Ohio. JEB also owns the three other Ohio locations, in Beavercreek, West Chester and Toledo.

Hours during opening week are Monday through Thursday, 5 p.m. to midnight, Friday, 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Normal hours are Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.

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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Twin Peaks restaurant opens first Columbus location