Founded in 2000 by Jim VanDercook and Guy Viavaso in Austin, Texas. The company grew quickly and by 2011 had 8 locations in and around the greater Austin area.
The company was purchased in 2011 for $59 million to Darden Restaurants, Inc. Although Eddie V’s also owns the “Roaring Fork” restaurants, those were not part of this transaction. As of 2016, there are now 13 Eddie V’s locations.
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood restaurants are known for their elegant, yet laid back atmospheres, which include leather sofas, wood beam ceilings, and live jazz bands in many locations. The company offers premium steaks as well as a wide variety of seafood fare.
Darden Restaurants last purchase was the Longhorn Steakhouse brand in 2007.
Eddie V's Prime SeafoodFounded in 2000 by Jim VanDercook and Guy Viavaso in Austin, Texas. The company grew quickly and by 2011 had 8 locations in and around the greater Austin area.
The company was purchased in 2011 for $59 million to Darden Restaurants, Inc. Although Eddie V’s also owns the “Roaring Fork” restaurants, those were not part of this transaction. As of 2016, there are now 13 Eddie V’s locations.
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood restaurants are known for their elegant, yet laid back atmospheres, which include leather sofas, wood beam ceilings, and live jazz bands in many locations. The company offers premium steaks as well as a wide variety of seafood fare.
History
Darden Restaurants last purchase was the Longhorn Steakhouse brand in 2007.