Nearby: Plans Stall Out for Red Lobster in Cranberry

The seafood chain was scheduled to replace the King’s Family Restaurant on Route 19.

Plans have stalled for a new Red Lobster restaurant to replace the King’s Family Restaurant on Route 19 in Cranberry. Township manager Jerry Andree said GMR Restaurants of Pennsylvania LLC—a subsidiary of Darden Restaurants, Inc.—backed off plans for the seafood chain in the area shortly after the Cranberry Board of Supervisors gave site approval for the property in November. Developers had tentative plans to tear down the King’s restaurant and begin construction of a 5,880-square-foot Red Lobster that would be able to seat 220 diners in January. The restaurant was set to open by summer. Andree said he believes the company’s leasing option with LG Realty Advisors, which owns the Cranberry Mall, has expired. The King’s restaurant already …

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Bites Nearby: BRGR Brings Famous Burgers, Milkshakes to Cranberry

New restaurant is in Cranberry Mall.

Overview: BRGR is a new burger restaurant in the lower level of the Cranberry Mall at Route 19 and Freedom Road. BRGR is known for its gourmet burgers and fun milkshake flavors – with and without alcohol. Decor: BRGR is a contemporary bar/restaurant. The bar is smack dab in the middle of the restaurant, with big TVs overhead on four sides. There are tables with couches, booths and regular tables, and on warm nights, the garage-door-style windows open so folks can sit on the outdoor patio. We were there on a Friday night and had a 10-minute wait, but it looked like we timed it right because others were waiting before us and looked a bit impatient. We got there about 8. It is noisy there – if you want a quiet, romantic night out, you are …

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