Walk-On's story
In 1893, a walk-on by the name of Edwin Gayle was the star of LSU's first-ever football game against archrival, Tulane. LSU's lineup also included two other names synonymous with LSU, Ruffin G. Pleasant and its volunteer coach Dr. Charles E. Coats,. In fact, LSU's storied athletic tradition was begun by a team composed entirely of walk-ons since athletic scholarships did not exist at the time.You see, back then, everyone played for the true love of the game, just as every walk-on across the country doestoday.
Jack Warner and Brandon Landry met in 1997 on the hardwood of LSU's Pete Maravich Assembly Center. As young boys growing up, both dreamt of playing basketball for LSU and both succeeded in that dream-it just so happened to be as walk-ons! Jack's first season with the Tigers was in 1996 with Coach Dale Brown and Brandon walked on the team the following year.
It was during this time the dream for Walk-On's Bistreaux & Bar began to take shape. Like many good ideas, the concept for Walk-On's was born on a road trip. While traveling throughout the SEC, Jack and Brandon happened to visit quite a number of different types of restaurants and bars. In fact, the first concept for the restaurant was literally drawn on a napkin in an airplane flying back from a game at the University of Tennessee.
Walk-On's is a culmination of many years of ideas, hopes and dreams. We are a true celebration of good food and drink combined with team spirit and camaraderie. We also possess an undying enthusiasm for winning service that you can look forward to every time you walk through our doors. Jack and Brandon sincerely thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you. We welcome you to our restaurant and our dream.
Cheers to you and your dreams!
