# Robert's Comfort Food opening in Evansville

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/roberts-comfort-food-opening-in-evansville
> Updated: 2026-08-05T00:25:14.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In mid‑July 2026, reports announced that restaurateur Robert Russell would launch a new eatery, Robert’s Comfort Food, at the former Bob Evans location on Green River Road in Evansville, Indiana. The plan was to replace his earlier venue, Robert’s By The River, with a family‑focused restaurant offering homemade comfort dishes.

By early August, the restaurant had officially opened. It operates daily with extended weekend hours and a brunch menu, serving hand‑cut steaks, fried chicken, and scratch‑made sides. The opening marks the transition from the announced plan to a functioning local gathering spot.

Overall, the snapshots trace the progression from the initial announcement of the site conversion to the restaurant’s full opening and operational details.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-05: Robert's Comfort Food Opens in Evansville, Indiana

Robert's Comfort Food, owned by Robert Russell, opened in Evansville, Indiana at 1125 N. Green River Road, serving homemade comfort dishes with extended weekend hours.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/roberts-comfort-food-opens-in-evansville-indiana

### 2026-07-14: Robert’s Comfort Food to Open at Former Bob Evans Site in Evansville

Owner Robert Russell will launch Robert’s Comfort Food at the former Bob Evans building (1125 N. Green River Rd., Evansville) in early August 2026, retaining the familiar comfort‑food menu and local suppliers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/roberts-comfort-food-to-open-at-former-bob-evans-site-in-evansville

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