Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux Announces Grand Opening at New St. Johns Location

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida (September 29, 2025) – Fresh Louisiana-style cuisine is on its way to St. Johns as Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux announces the grand opening of its eighth Florida location on Monday, October 6, beginning at 9:45am, with the restaurant officially opening for service at 11am. The St. Johns location, opening at 495 Durbin Pavilion Drive, is the 12th location for franchise owner Shane Morrison of R&R Brands.

“Walk-On’s has been incredibly well received by guests in Florida, so continuing our growth in the state is a natural next step,” said Brandon Landry, Founder of Walk-On’s. “The team at R&R Brands has played an important role in growing this brand, and their ability to execute an excellent restaurant makes them the right partner to bring Walk-On’s to an entirely new market.”

With 80 locations nationwide, Walk-On’s prides itself on creating handcrafted-from-scratch dishes. Cajun classics include Pepper Jack Boudin, Crawfish Étouffée, and their famous Beignet Bites. Other fan-favorites include the Ahi Tuna Salad, Boom Boom Shrimp Tacos, and the craveable Hickory Burger. The hallmark of Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux is its community philanthropy, inspired by its co-founders, LSU Basketball walk-ons Brandon Landry, Jack Warner, and partners, including former Saints Quarterback Drew Brees, Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott, former Buccaneers Linebacker Derrick Brooks, and Clemson University Head Football Coach Dabo Swinney. To celebrate the St. Johns Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux Grand Opening, the team is presenting checks totaling $5,000 to four local organizations: the St. Johns County School District’s CHARACTER COUNTS/Pursuing Victory with Honor and the Athletic Leadership Councils; Diamonds of Dreams; the St. Johns County Fire Rescue Cadet Program; and the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office Special Teams Association.

“R&R Brands has proudly been part of the Walk-On’s family since 2017, and we’re excited to keep growing with a brand that delivers both incredible food and genuine community connection,” said Shane Morrison, Franchisee and Chairman of R&R Brands. “We can’t wait to open our doors in St. Johns and become the go-to spot where friends, families, and fans come together.”

The Grand Opening will kick off at 9:45am with coffee and fresh beignets, giveaways, and the chance to win free Walk-On’s for a year. Former Jacksonville Jaguars’ kicker Josh Scobee will be on hand to hype up the Grand Opening charity drive for his philanthropic partner, First Tee of North Florida. Diners on Monday, October 6, can choose to round up their tab, and Walk-On’s and R&R Brands will match the donation to First Tee North Florida.

ABOUT WALK-ON’S SPORTS BISTREAUX: Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux, named ESPN's #1 Sports Bar in America, offers scratch-made Louisiana-inspired dishes in a family-friendly, game-day atmosphere. Founded in 2003 in Baton Rouge by LSU Basketball walk-ons Brandon Landry and Jack Warner, it has expanded to nearly 80 locations nationwide. Located at 495 Durbin Pavilion Drive in St. Johns, Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux will be open Sunday through Thursday, from 11am to 11pm, and Friday and Saturday, from 11am to 12am. Photos to accompany this release may be found here. Learn more at walkons.com and follow along on Facebook @WalkOnsSportsBistreaux, Instagram @walkons, and TikTok @walk_ons