Mike Nealy and Packy Nealy discuss menu options in anticipation of the opening. Packy’s Sports Grill in West Boca, 11379 W. Palmetto Park Road, thrived from 1995 to 2005 under its original owners, the Nealy family, but a string of owners could not make it a go the past few years. The Nealys are back to right the ship, and the former New York Jet fan haven will be up and running July 13.
“We had always envisioned Packy’s as a family restaurant where parents can bring their children and have an affordable evening out. I think over the past few years there was a bit more emphasis put on the bar aspect,” said owner Mike Nealy. This is not to say the bar focus has been shed, and Mike said there will still be a focus on sporting events and bar clientele.
“We have updated all the TVs and now have 24 flat-screen options. What we have done is to partition off the bar area from where the families may prefer to eat, which is near all of the games and restrooms,” said Mike.
The 3,600 square-foot space features all the usual suspects including Golden Tee video games, a jukebox and games for the younger fare as well. The Nealys are no stranger to the industry, and their experience spans decades and locales.
“I used to manage a place called Wednesdays in New York back in the late ’60s, and it was pretty much the hottest place in town. We sold Packy’s in 2005 because the time was just right, and now the time is right to return,” said Mike’s father, Packy Nealy. The focus will be on affordability, particularly for families.
“We are going to have a kid’s meal for $3.99 and it will include the meal, a drink and dessert. We know times are tough for everyone, and we want to bring that original focus back,” said Mike. For more information, call 561-482-0052.
