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BY ASIA ARMOUR
Jax Grill balances trust and versatility with 30 years in Bellaire Jax Grill’s agship restaurant in Bellaire cele- brates its 30th anniversary in 2023. The eatery has withstood expansion, a re prompting an overhaul of the front-of-house and the fallout of a global pandemic. The key to the franchise’s endurance, owner Paul Miller said, is its versatility. “I have this thing that I tell my sta on a regular basis, and it’s [to] ‘give them the pickle,’” Miller said. “That means if somebody wants something, it’s not our job to gure out how to say no—it’s our job to gure out how to say yes.” Hitting refresh Miller took over Jax Grill in 2015. Back then, nothing had really changed about the restaurant since it was established in 1993. His plan was to implement small but meaningful adjustments that would make the space more re ned, he said. These changes included adding arcade games for kids, narrowing down the menu while using all high-quality ingredients, refreshing the interior decor with new tables and chairs, etching the brand’s locale into the leather of its booths, and o ering a wide selection of beers. Community staple Those minor tweaks help the restaurant stay relevant, but Miller said Jax Grill will always be consistent on its signature burgers. Miller said he takes pride in the sta , many of whom have been with the restaurant since it was founded, calling Jax an “institution that’s been in the neighborhood for years.”
Jax Grill, which can be found on South Rice Avenue in Bellaire, is well regarded for its burgers, owner Paul Miller said.
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Jax Grill owner Paul Miller said the eatery is celebrating its 30-year anniversary in 2023.
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