Bastrop is set to get four new dining options ranging from Italian ices to seafood boils and more.

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice

Local couple Jack and Aly Plimpton will offer dozens of flavors for their housemade Italian ice, ice cream and the brand’s “jelati”—a combination of the two. Jack Plimpton said the shop will feature a fun atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating, as well as walk-up windows.
Jersey Mike's Subs offers nearly 30 hot and cold sandwich options. (Courtesy Jersey Mike's Subs)
Jersey Mike's Subs offers nearly 30 hot and cold sandwich options. (Courtesy Jersey Mike's Subs)


Jersey Mike’s Subs

The fast-casual sandwich shop will offer nearly 30 hot and cold options including vegetarian and gluten-free choices. The East-Coast-style sub shop will be opened by franchise owner Michael Jordan, and is the first eatery to announce it is coming to the 65-acre Pearl River development currently underway.
  • Opening in mid-2025
  • In the Pearl River development, near the intersection of Hwy. 71 W. and FM 969
  • www.jerseymikes.com
Customers can select from a range of options to customize their seafood boils. (Courtesy Dockside Boiling Pot)
Customers can select from a range of options to customize their seafood boils. (Courtesy Dockside Boiling Pot)


Dockside BTX

Family-owned Dockside Boiling Pot will fill the former Cedars Mediterranean and Italian Grill, which closed after owner, chef, and longtime Bastrop resident Khalil Younes passed away on Jan. 11. Dockside BTX will offer a variety of seafood boil and fried food options. Originally slated to open in late 2024, officials announced the opening date is not yet set after construction and permit delays.
Chuy's menu consists of family recipes from South Texas, New Mexico and Mexican border towns. (Courtesy Chuy's)
Chuy's menu consists of family recipes from South Texas, New Mexico and Mexican border towns. (Courtesy Chuy's)


Chuy’s Tex-Mex

Chuy’s offers "Texas-sized plates that won't break the bank," featuring traditional Tex-Mex options like fajitas, tacos, enchiladas and burritos. Other options include a range of margaritas, eight signature sauces, and house specialties.