Bubba's 33 to Open at Former Tokyo Steakhouse Site
The restaurant chain owned by Texas Roadhouse is moving into a location on Ambassador Caffery Parkway.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Bubba's 33 is set to open a new restaurant at 3511 Ambassador Caffery Parkway in Lafayette. The space previously housed the Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse before its closure.
Why it matters
The arrival of Bubba's 33 fills a prominent vacancy left by the departure of the previous tenant. This development marks the latest addition to the busy corridor of Ambassador Caffery Parkway.
The Lafayette Consolidated Government issued an official building permit for the renovation of the site at 3511 Ambassador Caffery Parkway. This facility formerly hosted the Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse.
The players
Bubba's 33
This restaurant chain is owned by Texas Roadhouse and is known for its menu of burgers, pizza, and beer.
Lafayette Consolidated Government
This is the local governing body responsible for issuing building permits and regulating municipal land use.
Texas Roadhouse
This is a prominent American casual dining restaurant chain that serves as the parent company for Bubba's 33.
The details
The new restaurant is owned by the Texas Roadhouse parent company. It will occupy the specific building that has been vacant since the previous occupant shut down operations.
Timeline
Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse closed its location in August 2026.
Market Landscape
This move follows the industry trend of backfilling established commercial real estate rather than initiating new ground-up construction. It allows the brand to capitalize on a high-traffic corridor while leveraging existing infrastructure.
Local diners can look forward to a new dining option on Ambassador Caffery Parkway once the renovation is complete. The opening provides a new retail use for a site that has been vacant since August 2026.
The takeaway
Commercial real estate turnover often leads to new culinary options for residents in high-traffic retail corridors. Watch for future announcements regarding the specific launch date for this new location.
Further reading
For more updates on local commercial activity, visit the Lafayette Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Advocate.
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