SPOKANE, Wash. — A fan favorite for barbecue enthusiasts is opening in North Spokane on Monday.
Texas Roadhouse said in early January that its opening would create 200 new jobs.
The restaurant has nearby locations in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and Kennewick, Washington. It is known for its steaks, ribs and fresh-baked bread.
Fun fact: the restaurant goes through 8 million peanuts per year at restaurants nationwide. And guests are encouraged to toss the shells on the floor and give them a good stomp.
Guests will hear the song "Cotton Eye Joe" every 45 minutes, which means it's time to line dance.
Texas Roadhouse cooked dinner for Spokane dispatchers ahead of the opening as cooks were in training. Employees were treated to steak, ribs, salad, potatoes and the restaurant’s famous rolls, Spokane police said on Facebook.
The restaurant is located at 7611 N. Division St. in the lot that formerly played host to the North Spokane Costco location.
Hours for the Spokane location are 4 to 10 p.m. on weekdays and noon to 11 p.m. on weekends.
A location for At Home Decor Superstore also occupies 87,000-square-feet of space near the new Texas Roadhouse location.