Comments on: Owner of AJ Gators to present plans for new Wards Corner restaurant

By: mike locklear

mike locklear — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:07:52 +0000

I work at aj gators on portsmouth blvd,an,I’m really glad to see our company expand in this economy. Yes,its another bar but its also a resturant too,but its considered a sports bar. Having that put in will give people jobs an that’d what we need right now. For All we know Aj Gators at wards corner could have a positive effect on the area over there.

By: scott mccracken

scott mccracken — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:41:45 +0000

I have frequented AJ Gators at many of their locations throughout the Hampton Roads area. They are always clean, inviting, and have a family friendly environment for the local community. They are sure to open an attractive, clean and quality restaurant bolstering the current business industry in the area.

By: August West

August West — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:05:42 +0000

Gator’s is a fine establishment, that is family friendly with great food and a very laid back atmosphere. Gators has succeeded in every location and would certainly become a staple at Wards corner and would help booster commerce around the area. Fine idea.

By: Keith Wheelhouse

Keith Wheelhouse — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:09:59 +0000

The AJ Gators Group is a class act, this would be an upgrade to this area. The atmosphere is family friendly and a great place to spend quality time. I have done business with them for close to 1o years and know that there operation is top notch.

By: Jerry Galanides

Jerry Galanides — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:15:21 +0000

I ahve done business with these guys on the supply chain for over 10 years, and they are a class act. Great neighborhood grill and sports atmosphere. I grew up in Talbot Park and have seen the ups and downs of Wards Corner. This location would help revitalize the entire corridor. Let them show what they can do with a fresh new location!
Hometown boys, give them a shot!

By: Chris D.

Chris D. — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:56:19 +0000

Shay and Dawn C.— NEWS FLASH….THERE ARE NO BARS IN VIRGINIA!!!!! To get a ABC license in VA, you must sell food. What you would like to see in WC is not what we are going to get. Those chains (Panera Bread, Chipotle, Jason’s Deli, Five Guys, Firehouse Subs) are looking for larger anchor chain retailers. We stand more a chance of seeing those opening at Southern Shopping Ctr because of WalMat. Did yo say Buffalo Wild Wings? That’s the same as AJ Gators!!!!! We have a local business man trying to invest in our area, and you are going to pick him apart. Please go to VB and stop trying block progress in WC.

By: Old Timer

Old Timer — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 03:19:20 +0000

I think it’s a great idea! Long live the crossroads of the south!!

By: Andy

Andy — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:39:03 +0000

I think that moving Gators to the new location would be a great opportunity for the area. It would put an established tenant into what is now an empty building. They are a reputable organization that has multiple locations across the Tidewater area. With the parking on site it would actually bring potential customers to the existing retail stores that exist in the shopping center. It seems like a good opportunity for the customers, local residents and owners.

By: Missy K

Missy K — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:14:09 +0000

As a former employee of this location I think it is very exciting for Gators to move into a larger building. This welcomes fresh faces and some POSITIVE growth in Wards Corner for a change.
Also, for those of you who consider it just a bar, go in on an evening where a coach brings his little league players for a celebration dinner or on weekends when kids are seen dining and watching sports. The love it, and why shouldn’t they? Gators is family-friendly and I am excited to see the new place when it opens!

By: Frank Harrell

Frank Harrell — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:50:33 +0000

I think it would be great,you should check out thier other newer locations, with more space to work with it will be a awesome place to go.