O. T.'s Neighborhood Sports Grill

O. T.'s Neighborhood Sports Grill was a bar and restaurant located at 720 29th Street South in Lakeview. It was owned by Wayne Ellis and, like its neighbor, Lou's Pub and Package Store, was one of the few establishments licensed to serve alcohol at outdoor tables abutting the sidewalk. The name "O. T." came from Ellis' nickname, "Old Timer".

O. T.'s was established in 2001. It closed in August 2008 and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation, citing debts in excess of $100,000 and assets of less than $50,000.

O. T.'s served a variety of steaks, seafood, sandwiches and salads. It offered daily "meat and three" specials for lunch and stayed open for late-night dining. The kitchen was known for its po' boy-style "O. T. Burgers", crawfish pie, fried pickles, oysters and onion straws. The restaurant also offered private dining and catering services.

In 2010, Ellis was brought in by the owners of O. T.'s on Acton to recreate the menu and feel of the original Lakeview location.

References

• Harvey, Alec (May 23, 2008) "10 great places to eat outside in Birmingham." Birmingham News
• Hubbard, Russell (August 26, 2008) "Lakeview's O.T.'s closed during bankruptcy proceeding." Birmingham News
• Swagler, Susan (June 17, 2010) "O.T.'s On Acton has a new location, same good food." Birmingham News