Steve Spurrier to open restaurant in Gainesville

Justin Barney, News4JAX sports editor

Published: June 21, 2019 at 4:17 PM

Steve Spurrier is going from the football field to the dinner table.

The former University of Florida football coach and current ambassador at the school will hold a press conference on Monday to announce a new restaurant that he’s opening in Gainesville.

Recommended Videos

Sports Illustrated’s Andy Staples was the first to report about Spurrier’s new venture, saying that the Ol’ Ball Coach is looking for someone to “operate his new American casual dining restaurant concept.”

No word on if Spurrier will add his spice to the menu — you can't spell restaurant without UT or give out free coloring books to Auburn fans if the dine-in.

Spurrier had come out of semi-coaching retirement to lead the Orlando Apollos of the short-lived Alliance of American Football before the league folded in midseason.

Steve Spurrier will hold a press conference at noon Monday in Gainesville to announce that he’s seeking a teammate to “operate his new American casual dining restaurant concept.”

To my eternal dismay, I have been assured that it will not be a hot dog restaurant called Fun N Bun.
— Andy Staples (@Andy_Staples) June 21, 2019

Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines.

Traffic Alert: Crash on I-295 South in Duclay area causing major backups

Artificial color confusion: What do those labels on your food really mean?

Below-normal season predicted for Atlantic hurricanes, but it only takes one to make an impact — and we need it

Voices of the 904 Ep. 3: She had the idea. He had the support. Together, they created Jacksonville’s largest film fest

Sports

Steve Spurrier to open restaurant in Gainesville

About the Author

Justin Barney

Shanna Gardner & Mario Fernandez will now be tried separately in Jared Bridegan murder

With her idea and his support, they created Jacksonville's largest film festival

Below-normal season predicted for Atlantic hurricanes, but it only takes one to make an impact

2nd school bus crash in less than a week near railroad tracks on Zoo Parkway raises concerns

Jacksonville sheriff picking up order at Home Depot also nabs man accused of stealing

JAA outlines Cecil Airport aerospace hub vision amid Otto Aviation relocation plans to Jacksonville

‘At least 8’ students medically assessed after another school bus involved in minor crash

Rainy roads raise safety concerns as Duval County records 60th traffic fatality of 2026 Play Video

Part 2: Mighty Microgreens with the help of David Bane and Five Points Farm

Florida cost of living surges as prices quintuple pace of growth, squeezing residents

DUI arrests: What every Florida driver needs to know

Color the Weather: Amelia’s Forecast ☀️📚

CSX employees stuff 500 ‘buddy bears’ for military children at Mayport Elementary

Best-selling author warns followers about book ban effort in Jacksonville schools

‘I will go to my grave fighting’: Rally outside JSO marks 1 year since Charles Faggart’s death

Jacksonville Beach considers boardwalk events, food truck rally pilot programs

Jacksonville nursing home responds to concerns, cites clean state inspection

Anonymous text campaign targets Jacksonville civic leader, echoing attacks on JEA CEO

The drought continues as wind driven rain bring some relief.

Survivor tells her story at Jacksonville’s 25th sexual assault awareness month event

Part 1: Look at those roots! Round 2 is in the tower and microgreens are coming.

St. Johns County seeks input on proposed CR 210, St. Johns Parkway changes

Jacksonville mom disputes $2K lease charge after roach-infested unit fails inspection

1 year after ‘incident’ that led to inmate’s death, family sues JSO, pushing for ‘transparency’

Long lines at wholesale club gas stations