Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Mercer Restaurant in Austin, TX
500 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, TX, 78701
Mercer Restaurant is a renovation/alteration project at 500 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Aug 2027. The project has an estimated value of $600K across about 4,269 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $600K
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.
- Reported floor area
- 4,269 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $141/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 8 months
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32 days after the preceding date shown.
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243 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Mercer Restaurant
Thompson Austin is undertaking a significant renovation at 500 San Jacinto Boulevard in Austin, Travis County. The project, filed under the name Mercer Restaurant, involves an interior remodel of an existing 4,269 square foot space into a new restaurant. The estimated cost for this work is $600,000, which calculates to approximately $141 per square foot. This figure is notably above the Travis County median of $104 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings.
Project Scope and Timeline
The scope of work focuses entirely on the interior transformation of the commercial property. The project is privately funded and situated on private land for private use. Construction is scheduled to begin in December 2026, with a planned completion date of August 2027. This creates a scheduled build window of 243 days, which is significantly longer than the county median of 98 days for comparable projects. The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in October 2026.
Key Parties and Oversight
5th and Brazos Property Owner LLC is listed as the owner and developer of record for this development. The design firm responsible for the project is Brian Henley SDB, LLC, doing business as BMH Design. Christopher F Schexnayder serves as the registered accessibility specialist for the filing. This design firm has one other TDLR-registered project in the system, a separate filing for 6G in Austin valued at $250,000.
City of Austin permit records indicate one permit on file at this street address, issued in February 2026. This permit was for a Building Permit type, specifically to replace five existing windows with new windows of the same size. The current TDLR status is Project Registered, with plan review pending. The completion of the interior remodel is targeted for August 2027.
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Project has been registered with TDLR and is in pre-construction phase
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Mercer Restaurant is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 500 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, TX 78701 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $600K covering 4,269 sq ft. 5th and Brazos Property Owner LLC is the property owner and Brian Henley SDB, LLC dba BMH Design is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on October 30, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the owner of the property at 500 San Jacinto Boulevard?
The owner and developer of record is 5th and Brazos Property Owner LLC.
When does construction start for this project?
Construction is scheduled to start in December 2026 according to the filing.
Who is the registered accessibility specialist for this project?
Christopher F Schexnayder is the registered accessibility specialist listed on the TDLR filing.
Is the restaurant currently open for business?
The TDLR record covers construction only and does not record whether the business has started serving customers.
What is Mercer Restaurant?
Mercer Restaurant is a renovation/alteration project at 500 San Jacinto Boulevard in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: interior remodel of 4,269 sf existing restaurant into new restaurant.
Is Mercer Restaurant open in Austin?
Mercer Restaurant is still under construction in Austin, TX, with an estimated completion of Aug 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Mercer Restaurant located?
Mercer Restaurant is located at 500 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, TX, 78701, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of Mercer Restaurant?
5th and Brazos Property Owner LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Mercer Restaurant, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Mercer Restaurant?
Brian Henley SDB, LLC dba BMH Design is the design firm of record for Mercer Restaurant, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Mercer Restaurant cost and how big is it?
Mercer Restaurant has an estimated construction value of $600K and approximately 4,269 square feet (about $141/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
interior remodel of 4,269 sf existing restaurant into new restaurant.
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
Location & views
500 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, TX, 78701
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$850K totalRelated City Permits
Building permits found at or near this location
05/29/15 ADD: replace sections of concrete in alley due to damage from construction.**nmt Remove and replace existing curb and gutter 148 linear ft on 5th St and construct new sidewalk. Inspection fees paid to S&S. ROW use fees covered under TURP 13-077413-RW.**nmt
Replace Exterior Siding to Existing Restaurant
Add two Additional HVAC rooftop package units (3ton and 5 ton) and roof repairs to existing Restaurant
Add two Additional HVAC rooftop package units (3ton and 5 ton) and roof repairs to existing Restaurant
Install electrical service to provide power for Cap Metro Bus Stop
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