BoomerJack's Grill & Bar offers dog-friendly patio at new Plano location
Boomer Jack's Grill & Bar is a sports bar that offers American food and drinks. (Courtesy Boomer Jack's Grill & Bar)
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BoomerJack's Grill & Bar opened its new Plano location at 5430 SH 121, Plano, on Feb. 19. The business, which has locations across Dallas-Fort Worth, offers American food and beverages, wall-to-wall televisions for watching sports, and backyard-style patios. The Plano location also allows patrons to bring their dogs to the restaurant's patio. 214-324-1646. www.boomerjacks.com
By William C. Wadsack
William C. Wadsack is the senior reporter for the Plano and Richardson editions of Community Impact Newspaper. He previously served as managing editor of several daily and weekly publications in North Texas and his native state of Louisiana before joining Community Impact Newspaper in 2019.
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