LongHorn Steakhouse Opens First Location in Johnston County

New restaurant at Eastfield development in Selma marks milestone for growing mixed-use project.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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A new LongHorn Steakhouse has opened at the Eastfield development in Selma, North Carolina, marking the first location for the steakhouse chain in Johnston County. The restaurant celebrated its ribbon-cutting on February 25, 2026, becoming the third national restaurant to open at the 435-acre, 3 million-square-foot Eastfield mixed-use project.

Why it matters

The opening of LongHorn Steakhouse at Eastfield represents a significant milestone for the growing development, which is expected to generate approximately 5,500 jobs when fully built out. The new restaurant is also expected to bring over 90 jobs to the Selma area and contribute to the local tax revenue.

The details

The LongHorn Steakhouse is the third national restaurant to open at Eastfield, a large-scale mixed-use development located near Interstate 95 in Selma. The 435-acre, 3 million-square-foot project includes residential, commercial, and entertainment components, with plans for 211 single-family homes, a senior living community, a 348-unit multifamily complex, a 375,000-square-foot shopping center, a business park, medical facilities, and more.

  • The LongHorn Steakhouse celebrated its ribbon-cutting on February 25, 2026.
  • Eastfield is a 435-acre, 3 million-square-foot mixed-use development that has been in the works for several years.

The players

Kevin Dougherty

President of AdVenture Development, the company developing the Eastfield project.

Byron McAllister

Mayor of Selma, North Carolina.

Mike Rose

Johnston County Commissioner.

LongHorn Steakhouse

A national steakhouse chain that has opened its first location in Johnston County at the Eastfield development.

Eastfield

A 435-acre, 3 million-square-foot mixed-use development in Selma, North Carolina.

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What they’re saying

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— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

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The takeaway

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