Ted's Montana Grill Expands to Bulldog Nation in Summer 2026, Now Hiring Proprietor

 Ted’s Montana Grill, the classic American restaurant known for made-from-scratch, elevated comfort food and award-winning burgers, will open in Athens, GA this summer at Beechwood Shopping Center. The restaurant is now hiring a passionate proprietor/general manager to bring authentic American dining and genuine hospitality to the Athens community.

Founded in 2002 by media mogul Ted Turner and award-winning restaurateur George McKerrow – who also founded LongHorn Steakhouse – Ted’s Montana Grill reintroduced bison to America’s table and created a restaurant rooted in simplicity, honesty, and authenticity. Guests can expect classic American dishes with bison as the cornerstone of the menu.
 

“Athens holds a special place in my heart, as well as the hearts of many of our team members who are proud alumni of UGA,” said George McKerrow, CEO and Co-founder of Ted’s Montana Grill. “Over 35 years ago, I opened LongHorn Steakhouse in Athens, and the relationships and memories I built with this community have stayed with me ever since. Athens has an unmatched spirit of support and connection, making it a natural home for Ted’s."

The new restaurant will be Ted’s first in Athens and twelfth in Georgia. The 4,242-square-foot space will offer 168 seats, including a spacious outdoor patio. The design remains true to Ted’s signature 19th-century Western saloon aesthetic, featuring rich mahogany booths, comfortable leather seating, and mosaic tile floors. Warm lighting, Western-inspired artwork, and a sophisticated, crafted wood bar create an atmosphere that is both timeless and welcoming.
 

“We’re proud to celebrate 2025 as our most successful year since Ted’s was founded, with industry-leading management and hourly team member retention,” said Kristi Martin, president of Ted's Montana Grill. “Ted’s is a brand you can be proud of – where purpose, genuine hospitality, and elevated comfort food that feels intentionally familiar come together to create an experience that is uniquely Ted’s. We look forward to bringing that spirit to our new restaurant in Athens.”
 

Ted’s Montana Grill in Athens will be open for lunch and dinner. The menu features ranch-raised American bison, Certified Angus Beef®, Georgia-based Springer Mountain Farms chicken, award-winning burgers, hand-cut aged steaks from its on-premise butcher shop, fresh seafood, made-to-order salads, and delicious desserts. Guests can also enjoy hand-crafted cocktails, a selection of bourbons, local beers, premium wines, old-fashioned shakes and malts, hand-squeezed lemonade, and Boylan® sodas. Ted’s offers a full gluten-free menu and a healthy kids’ menu as well.