CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Demolition is underway at the former TGI Friday’s in Moore Plaza to make way for a new Yard House restaurant.

Crews began tearing down the nearly 10,000-square-foot building along South Padre Island Drive this week, marking the first step in transforming the property.

According to a June 2025 filing, construction of the Yard House is expected to be completed by late July 2026. The document lists the project as a redevelopment of the existing restaurant site in Moore Plaza, though no specific opening date was provided.

Yard House operates under the Darden Restaurants umbrella, which also includes Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Chuy’s and Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen.

The chain has 89 locations across the continental United States, according to its website, and markets itself as a beer lover’s destination, featuring more than 100 varieties on tap. The closest Yard House to Corpus Christi is currently in San Antonio.

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