California developer Bill Denton, who developed Pavilions, thinks Lucky Strike Lanes should be the kind of tenant that will finally be a success. He notes several tenants pulled out of that space. The last full-time tenants, Banana Joe's and Margarita Mama's, abruptly vacated the space last year, stiffing Denton's Entertainment Group for back rent, as well as a number of subcontractors who filed mechanic liens.

Others agree with him. "I think it will be great for Downtown," Pat McHenry, a Trammell Crow retail broker, tells GlobeSt.com. "They are such a destination concept, I think it will really do well."

John Imbergamo, a local restaurant consultant, notes a third-floor retail site is always challenging. But he agrees McHenry that Lucky Strike will be a winner. "It's not just a restaurant, so there's a real reason to go there," Imbergamo tells GlobeSt.com.