802 N LBJ DR San Marcos TX 78666-4666

Grins Restaurant opened its doors on Valentine’s Day 1975. Over the past 48 years Grins has become a local hotspot and staple in the San Marcos community. Grins Restaurant is owned and operated by two Texas State graduates – Paul Sutphen and Johnny Ferrell. Paul was the first cook to work at Grins and shortly after graduation bought out one of the founding owners. Johnny also cooked at Grins during college and bought into Grins in 1978.

In 1975, the Lightfoot house was converted into a restaurant. Grins served nachos, two styles of burgers and draft beer. The restaurant could hold up to 60 customers and hosted live music with the likes of Lyle Lovett, Robert Earl Keen, and the Beacon City Band. Grins Restaurant has now been expanded three times: once in 1983, again in 1987 to include a deck, and in 1996 the original deck was enclosed and Grins’ final deck was built. Today Grins can accommodate up to 250 customers and has an extensive menu to choose from.

Grins world famous hamburgers and Texas sized onion rings are favorites among San Marcos residents, as well as their award winning salsa that is made fresh daily. Some other menu favorites include Grins Shiner Bock beer battered chicken fried steak, sizzling fajitas, and homemade dessert. To top off the great food being served, Grins has also been voted best Happy Hour five years in a row.

Over the years Grins has seen many changes and improvements, but the foundation of the restaurant has not changed. Grins fun and exciting atmosphere, combined with great customer service and award winning food has been the key to Grins success for the past 40 years. Grins hope is to carry on its tradition as a unique, local restaurant and continue to serve the residents of San Marcos and the students at Texas State.

• Free-standing building on almost an acre of land located on the northeast corner of N. LBJ Dr. and Forest Dr.

• One block from Texas State University

• 6,675 square feet of gross leasable area, and a two-story detached office/apartment with 1,366 square feet.

• Restaurant and full-service bar have an open and spacious seating floor plan, including an outdoor deck area.

• 50 Parking Spaces