I’ve identified Mark Birkin, the proprietor of Birkin’s Steak & Sushi restaurant on N. Florida Ave. in Lutz, for about 14 years — since he first opened PJ Dolan’s Irish Pub within the Palms Connection plaza on E. Bearss Ave. again in 2011.
Since then, Mark has modified the PJ Dolan’s identify to The Wexford, however retained the Irish pub menu and really feel. Earlier than Mark purchased it, PJ Dolan’s beforehand additionally was Remington’s Steakhouse, Cody’s Roadhouse and the Bullseye Saloon.
And, though Mark had some success with each PJ Dolan’s and The Wexford, neither matched the drawing energy of the unique Remington’s and even Cody’s.
However, Mark has had nice success with Birkin’s, his upscale steak & sushi idea, and felt he might carry a extra informal, popularly priced new steakhouse to only exterior of New Tampa.
He did his analysis and located that the one energetic use of the Remington identify — in honor of the famend “Outdated West” artist Frederic Remington — had been two Remington’s Grills in North Carolina, so he received permission from the proprietor of these “quick informal BBQ & burgers” idea areas to make use of the unique identify that so many New Tampa residents cherished and renamed it “Remington’s Steak & Seafood.” The revealing of the brand new identify and menu might occur by the point this problem reaches your mailbox however will extra doubtless take till no less than the Mom’s Day weekend — Could 10-11 — earlier than the signal goes up and the brand new eatery turns into a actuality.
At our press time, among the renovations had been nonetheless being finalized, as Mark determined he was going to maintain The Wexford open till the official switchover takes place.
“I’m enthusiastic about Remington’s Steak & Seafood,” Mark says. “This can be a regionally owned, moderately priced steakhouse that undoubtedly ought to be capable to compete with the popularly priced chain steak locations in our space.”
Mark additionally says that, along with its renovated principal eating areas (each inside and on the spacious patio) the brand new Remington’s could have two personal eating rooms appropriate for events and an all-new enjoyable “really feel,” however that also leaves the one burning query…
What About The New Menu?
Mark actually let me know that he had obtained approval to go together with the Remington’s identify two days earlier than Our Apr. 29 New Tampa problem went to press. It had been a number of months since Jannah and I had eaten at The Wexford and our photographer Charmaine George had by no means eaten there with us, so we needed to transfer rapidly.
I first requested Mark if any of The Wexford’s menu objects had been staying and, regardless that he mentioned that all the coming-forward objects are going to be given upgrades, we sampled the potato skins, Shepherd’s pie quesadillas, fish & chips and the bacon cheeseburger & fries — and the latter two objects seem above and beneath.
Mark didn’t need us to make use of a Birkin’s steak image for this story, so I discovered the generic high sirloin with baked potato image proven on this web page to provide you a really feel for the fashion of delicacies at Remington’s as a result of, as Mark says, “The steaks would be the stars of this new present.” And, as you may see from the intensive sampling from the menu within the advert on the following web page, there can be all kinds of what he calls “Alternative +” steaks, all at a number of {dollars} lower than the native chains.
So, whether or not you’re craving a ribeye, NY strip, filet mignon, T-bone, high sirloin and even lollipop lamb chops, Remington’s will fulfill you. The one steaks I see lacking are a bone-in ribeye/ tomahawk and prime rib, however these may very well be added down the highway. Within the meantime, the most costly steak on the menu is the 23-oz. T-bone with two sides for $34.95. The 14-oz. NY strip is simply $24.95 with two sides!
As for the seafood facet of the menu, there can be escargots and shrimp cocktail appetizers, grilled salmon, fried and grilled shrimp dinners and the aforementioned fish & chips.
Remington’s different entrées will embrace nation fried steak or hen fried hen, grilled hen breast, a boneless BBQ pork chop, Shepherd’s pie, mac n’ cheese and a restricted provide every evening of a half or entire rotisserie hen. There additionally can be a each day Pleased Hour menu (served 3 p.m.-5 p.m.), with among the objects talked about above, plus two sides, for simply $14.95!
Talking of sides, Remington’s will provide the whole lot from blended veggies, inexperienced beans and kernel corn to sautéed mushrooms, baked or mashed potatoes, hand-cut fries and sautéed onions. And sure, the restaurant additionally will provide bone-in and boneless wings, clam chowder, French onion and a Soup of the Day, burgers, sandwiches, salads and an $8.95 children menu (for ages 12 & below), plus decadent desserts.
In different phrases, as soon as it opens and folks get to pattern the brand new Remington’s, Mark believes it will likely be right here to remain!
Remington’s Steak & Seafood is situated at 2836 E. Bearss Ave. The hours haven’t been formally set, nor does it have a telephone quantity or on-line presence but, however verify our “Neighborhood Information” Fb web page for up to date information!
