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Sharky’s opens 1st unit outside California

The chain has 24 restaurants, with plans to open additional, strategically located corporate and franchise units in Western states that include California, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, Idaho and Colorado

April 14, 2016

Sharky’s Woodfired Mexican Grill has opened its first location outside of California in Tualatin, Oregon. The concept now has 24 restaurants, with strategic plans to open additional, strategically located corporate and franchise locations in Western states that include California, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, Idaho and Colorado, according to a company press release.

"Portland is the ideal market for Sharky’s Woodfired Mexican Grill to open its first restaurant outside our homebase of Southern California," said Steven Paperno, founder and CEO, Sharky’s Woodfired Mexican Grill. "As more Americans continue to embrace healthier dining and lifestyle options, Sharky’s is in an optimal position to steadily grow into new markets in the Western United States during the next few years."

The new Sharky’s in Tualatin is located at 7715 S.W. Nyberg St., at the Nyberg Rivers Shopping Center. It is locally operated by Charise Sargent, a Portland-area resident with strong ties to the local community. The 2,800-square-foot restaurant comfortably seats more than 80 guests inside and outside under a covered patio. Hours of operation are from 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily, according to the release.

"There really is no restaurant concept like Sharky’s Woodfired Mexican Grill, and I’m delighted to bring its inspired Mexican menu offerings to Tualatin," Sargent said. "For 24 years, Sharky’s has stayed true to its mission of offering an inspired, better-for-you menu that doesn’t compromise on flavor or ingenuity, and that will resonate strongly among our guests in Oregon."

Sharky’s in Tualatin also features a selection of local craft beers, ciders and komubucha, including 2 Towns Bright Cider, Full Sail Session Wheat, Gilgamesh Terry Porter, Deschutes Fresh-Squeezed IPA, Cascade Locks Hopsmack IPA, Georgetown Beer Manny Pale Ale, and Dr. Brew Clear Mind Komubucha, according to a company press release. Handcrafted seasonal beverages include sangrias and lemonades including Watermelon Basil, Pineapple Lime, Blueberry Mint, Strawberry Cilantro, and Honeydew Cucumber. Infused teas include Hibiscus Ginger Green Tea, Cinnamon Orange Black Tea and Pineapple Ginger Tropical Tea.