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Pell City Today
By the People, for the People
Popular Chain Restaurants Open in Pell City
Olive Garden and Longhorn Steakhouse open new locations in St. Clair County city.
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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Two national restaurant chains, Olive Garden and Longhorn Steakhouse, have opened new locations in Pell City, Alabama. Olive Garden held its grand opening on Monday, while Longhorn Steakhouse will open later this month on March 16th.
Why it matters
The arrival of these popular chain restaurants is seen as a sign of positive growth and development in Pell City. The new locations are part of a larger shopping center project that has been underway in the city, indicating increased investment and economic activity in the area.
The details
Longhorn Steakhouse's new location is at 2020 Veterans Lane, near the intersection of U.S. 231 and Interstate 20. Work on the project began last year, and there are now 13 Longhorn restaurants in Alabama. Olive Garden's new restaurant is located at 2025 Veterans Pkwy, and it is the eighth location for the chain in the state. The projects were shepherded by developer Bill Ellison as part of a larger shopping center development that began in 2022.
- Olive Garden held its grand opening on Monday, March 9, 2026.
- Longhorn Steakhouse will hold its grand opening on Monday, March 16, 2026.
The players
Olive Garden
A popular Italian-American casual dining restaurant chain.
Longhorn Steakhouse
A casual dining steakhouse restaurant chain.
Bill Pruitt
The mayor of Pell City, Alabama.
Bill Ellison
The developer who shepherded the new restaurant projects as part of a larger shopping center development in Pell City.
What they’re saying
“This new Olive Garden is another sign of the positive growth happening in Pell City. We're proud to welcome a nationally recognized brand that sees the value in our community. Projects like this and other recent projects are possible because of the partnerships between the city, the county, our developers, and the businesses choosing to invest here.”
— Bill Pruitt, Mayor of Pell City (al.com)
“We've seen incredible momentum in Pell City over the last several years. The strong market growth, supportive local leadership, and the community's enthusiasm made this an ideal location for Olive Garden. We're excited to see this project come to life and contribute to the area's continued development.”
— Bill Ellison, Developer (al.com)
What’s next
The new Longhorn Steakhouse location in Pell City is scheduled to hold its grand opening on Monday, March 16, 2026.
The takeaway
The arrival of these popular chain restaurants in Pell City is a sign of the city's growing economic development and investment, as well as the partnerships between local government, developers, and businesses that are driving this progress.
