Headline: Marlton Pike Scores a Texas Roadhouse — What Evesham Drivers, Shoppers and I‑295 Travelers Should Know
By Ari Williams — 295Times
If you drive Route 70 through Marlton — aka Marlton Pike — you’ve probably noticed the steady churn of restaurants and retail trying to capture traffic from nearby I‑295 and the busy Evesham corridor. This Monday, February 16, the stretch gets another contender: Texas Roadhouse officially opens its doors in Marlton after a friends-and-family preview over the weekend.
Why this matters for readers by exit, town, and county
– Location: The new Texas Roadhouse sits along Marlton Pike (Route 70) inside the commercial spine that links Evesham Township to nearby exits on I‑295. For people using I‑295 to get to Route 70, this is an easy pull-off for dinner, whether you’re coming from the Turnpike, Route 73, or points west.
– Community impact: New sit-down restaurants are more than places to eat — they affect evening traffic patterns, create local jobs, and can be anchors for shopping centers. For Evesham and Burlington County, Texas Roadhouse adds another full-service dining option to a corridor that has been steadily redeveloped with national chains and local shops.
– For local businesses: A busy steakhouse can be a double-edged sword. It brings more customers to the area — potentially boosting traffic to nearby retailers — but it also increases demand for parking and can add congestion during peak hours. Property owners and planners watching Route 70 will want to factor in these shifts as other redevelopment projects move forward.
A closer look at the restaurant and the brand
Texas Roadhouse is known for hand-cut steaks, fresh-baked rolls, peanuts on the floor, and a high-energy, family-friendly vibe. The chain tends to draw large weekend crowds, and Yelp reviews of nearby locations often highlight good value and long waits during prime times — something Marlton diners should expect on opening nights and weekend evenings. The preview I visited over the weekend showed a full dining room, friendly staff breaking in new routines, and the familiar Roadhouse décor that many diners expect.
How this fits the Route 70/Evesham development pattern
Route 70 through Marlton has long been a commercial corridor — shopping centers, auto-related businesses, and restaurants clustered to serve local residents and regional through-traffic. In recent years, outlets like NJ.com and Patch have covered various redevelopment efforts and new openings along Route 70 as local officials and developers look to balance growth with traffic and community needs. A new regional chain like Texas Roadhouse often signals investor confidence in a corridor’s draw, which can encourage other retailers to consider nearby space.
Practical notes for drivers and neighbors
– Expect busy times: Opening week and weekend evenings will likely bring crowds. If you’re coming from I‑295, plan for slightly longer access times off the local exits that feed Route 70 during peak hours.
– Parking and pickup: Large steakhouse footprints typically include decent parking, but shared lots in shopping centers can fill up fast. If you’re stopping by for takeout, call ahead and use any curbside pickup options the store offers.
– Jobs and the local economy: The restaurant will bring new employment opportunities for Evesham residents — front‑of‑house, kitchen staff, and management — which helps the local job market even as it increases daytime and evening activity in the area.
What locals are saying (and where to look)
Online sentiment for Texas Roadhouse locations around the region is mixed but generally positive for food and value. For real-time feedback, check Yelp for the Marlton location after it opens, and see Google Maps for exact location, hours, and directions — both are helpful if you’re planning a visit from the nearest I‑295 exit. For broader context on how this opening fits into regional development trends, local news outlets such as NJ.com and Patch.com have been tracking other Route 70 projects and planning discussions in Burlington County.
Bottom line
This Texas Roadhouse opening is a small but notable piece of the ongoing evolution of Marlton Pike and the Evesham commercial corridor. For I‑295 travelers, it’s another convenient dining choice off Route 70; for Evesham residents, it’s a mix of new jobs, more nighttime activity, and the familiar tradeoffs that come with any new chain restaurant. If you plan to go this week, expect crowds, bring patience, and consider calling ahead or checking Google and Yelp for wait-time tips.
I’ll be out and about on Marlton Pike this week — stop me if you’re there and want to chat about the change this place might bring to our exit, our town, and our county.
