GLENDALE – Only a year after opening its first location in Brookfield, 8-Twelve MVP Bar and Grill will be expanding with a second location in the Bayshore Town Center.

Owned by SURG Restaurant Group, along with Milwaukee Brewer Ryan Braun and Green Bay Packer Aaron Rodgers, 8-Twelve MVP Bar and Grill opened on Bluemound Road last summer. Since its opening, the restaurant has been ranked as one of the top 20 athlete-owned restaurants by USA Today.

“SURG Restaurant Group’s success is built on great partnerships, whether it’s Ryan Braun and Aaron Rodgers or 8-Twelve in a dynamic setting like Bayshore,” said Omar Shaikh of SURG. “Our menu will feature a variety of offerings for a range of customers, from those who enjoy a high-quality meal and dining experience to those who enjoy the experience of gathering with friends to watch their favorite team in action.”
8-Twelve at Bayshore will get much of its produce, beef and pork from the Hidden Creek Farm in New London, owned and operated by SURG Restaurant Group owner and CEO Mike Polaski. Ingredients will come from other Wisconsin farms, as well, according to a company statement.

“Having enthusiastic support from Omar, my partner, and that of Aaron and Ryan creates a strong force. As far as the location goes, I couldn’t think of a better area than Bayshore Town Center,” Polaski said.
8-Twelve at Bayshore Town Center will have private dining rooms for conducting business during the week and celebrating on weekends.

“We’re thrilled to have 8-Twelve join our lineup of restaurant offerings,” said David Moss, general manager at Bayshore Town Center. “Ryan Braun and Aaron Rodgers are at the top of their respective games, and having 8-twelve at Bayshore keeps us at the top of our game, which is providing our guests with a high-quality shopping, dining and entertainment experience.”

The new 8-Twelve will be located in the space formally occupied by COA, according to the company statement.

"We are very excited to be opening another 8-Twelve in a very special setting like Bayshore Town Center," Braun said. “I am thrilled to be able to continue my involvement in the community and give back to the city that has been so supportive throughout my career."

“With the great success we’ve already had at our Brookfield location, Ryan and I are excited to bring the 8-Twelve brand to the North Shore,” Rodgers said. “The new Bayshore location is as good as they come, and we’re looking forward to providing the North Shore community with the unique, quality dining experience 8-Twelve fans have come to expect.”