Deal reached for Yard House in Rosemont

Rosemont officials on Wednesday agreed to a deal with developer S/Point Ventures and national restaurant operator Darden Restaurants to get shovels in the ground for a Yard House bar/restaurant.

Construction is set to begin Nov. 3 on underground foundation work for the 9,000-square-foot eatery, Mayor Brad Stephens said.

The agreement comes two days after the mayor set a Friday deadline for the parties to reach an agreement after 18 months of negotiations.

The national chain known for its craft beer selection and extensive sports bar menu will build its fifth Chicago suburban location on the northeast corner of Berwyn Avenue and Pearl Street in The Pearl District in Rosemont.

Village officials have been eager to get a restaurant open there for the foot traffic it could provide to the neighboring EXP immersive art venue, which opened Sept. 26.

The village board on Monday agreed to spend $886,000 on underground foundation work before laying a concrete slab for a developer to build on. Trustees also agreed to spend $627,000 for additional plumbing and conduit work, but they expect the village to be reimbursed for those costs.