FTM broke news that IHOP would be the newest restaurant for the Newport Pavilion back in March. Construction could begin on that restaurant in about two weeks.

Now two other restaurants have signed letters of intent for retail space at Newport Pavilion. Because leases have not yet been signed, my contact at Anchor Associates was not able to confirm names of the restaurants.

One restaurant will occupy a 12,000-square-foot building near T.J.Maxx. The other will have about 6,000-square-feet, building just north of Dick’s Sporting Goods.

According to the site plan, Newport Pavilion could be fully leased by the end of 2014 with all tenant facilities complete and in use by spring 2015.

Some approximate square footage of restaurants rumored to be leasing space at Newport Pavilion:

Smoothie King – 800 – 1,600

Bruegger’s Bagels – 1,500 – 2,500

Laughing Noodle – 1,500

Orange Leaf – 1,600 – 1,700

Steak and Shake – 3,315 – 3800

Chili’s – 6,000

Outback Steakhouse – 6,000

Texas Roadhouse – 6,700 – 7,500

Olive Garden – 7,500-8,500

BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse – 8,500