# Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux opens first Kentucky location in Lexington **Published:** 2026-09-02T11:16:56.000Z **Source:** [Lane Report (KY Business)](https://www.lanereport.com/189227/2026/09/walk-ons-opens-first-kentucky-location-lexington/) **AI-generated:** yes (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) **Canonical:** https://feeds.lexingtonky.news/article/walk-on-s-sports-bistreaux-opens-first-kentucky-location-in-lexington LEXINGTON, Ky. — Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux, named ESPN's #1 Sports Bar in America, has opened its [first Kentucky location in Lexington](https://www.lanereport.com/189227/2026/09/walk-ons-opens-first-kentucky-location-lexington/), creating approximately 125 jobs in the community. The Louisiana-inspired sports restaurant opened Aug. 31 at 1030 S. Broadway in a 12,000-square-foot space adjacent to KSBar & Grille. Local franchisee Jamie Daniel operates the establishment, which combines a sports-focused atmosphere with a menu centered on scratch-made, Louisiana-inspired food. The location places Walk-On's in the heart of one of Lexington's busiest sports and entertainment corridors, near the University of Kentucky campus and within sight of downtown attractions. "Bringing Walk-On's to Kentucky has been a goal of mine for a long time, and seeing the doors officially open in my home state is an incredibly special moment," Daniel said. "Lexington is a passionate sports community, and we wanted to create a place that not only reflects that energy, but also becomes a true part of the community." The Lexington location features three full-wall video walls, an indoor patio with functioning garage doors, private dining space with a dedicated bar, a small stage and outdoor patio seating. Walk-On's founder and CEO Brandon Landry attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony along with Mayor [Linda Gorton](https://www.lanereport.com/189227/2026/09/walk-ons-opens-first-kentucky-location-lexington/), local business and community representatives, student-athletes and first responders. The grand opening included local student-athletes in a parade-style entrance that culminated with participants running through a breakaway banner, reminiscent of traditional game-day entrances. Walk-On's donated $2,500 to Lafayette High School and another $2,500 to McConathy Farm and Rescue as part of the celebration. Founded in 2003 in Baton Rouge by LSU Basketball walk-ons Brandon Landry and Jack Warner, Walk-On's has expanded to nearly 80 locations nationwide. Landry said the restaurant aims to become a gathering place for Lexington families and sports fans. The company continues expanding its footprint across the Southeast and Midwest, with Kentucky now part of its growing portfolio. The Lexington opening adds another national dining concept to the South Broadway corridor near downtown and the University of Kentucky, contributing to ongoing development efforts in the area. The restaurant is now open and offers happy hour, weekly specials and Walk-On's full menu of Louisiana-inspired dishes. ## Sources - [Lane Report (KY Business)](https://www.lanereport.com/189227/2026/09/walk-ons-opens-first-kentucky-location-lexington/) --- This article was generated by AI (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) based on source material from Lane Report (KY Business), enriched with 2 web searches. The original source is available at https://www.lanereport.com/189227/2026/09/walk-ons-opens-first-kentucky-location-lexington/.