PITTSBURGH — Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is looking to open a restaurant in the Pittsburgh area.
Roethlisberger is an investor in King Street Grille, an upscale sports-themed restaurant with seven locations in South Carolina.
According to Channel 11's news exchange partners at TribLIVE, Big Ben bought into the restaurants when he met owner Scott Kier, who grew up in Greensburg, on a golf trip to Charleston. The two have been business partners for six years, Kier said.
"We've been kicking around the idea for a few years," Kier told TribLIVE. "We're really looking forward to the Pittsburgh market. I was raised up there. We just feel it's going to be a good fit."
The chain is considering the North Hills for its first location here.
The restaurant could open in six months, depending how long it takes to find space or build one, said Terri Sokoloff, president of Specialty Bar & Restaurant Brokers, which is representing the partners.
"Our focus is primarily in the North Hills for the first location; however, we our reviewing the marketplace. We will also consider second-generation spaces if the location is right," said Sokoloff. "We're very excited to be working with King Street Grille on its expansion into Pennsylvania. The timing couldn't be better."
Roethlisberger said he is looking forward to bringing the King Street Grille concept to Pittsburgh.
The restaurant will also serve as a location for Ben Roethlisberger Foundation events.
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