Dean's Seafood Grill & Bar opens this week in Cary, replacing Rockwell's American Grill.

The new restaurant is the work of Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, a local restaurant group that got its start with the beloved Michael Dean's restaurant in North Raleigh. Ogan envisions his new restaurant as similar to Michael Dean's, which was known for its fresh seafood.

The menu at the new Dean's Seafood Grill & Bar includes a shrimp and scallop risotto, pistachio-encrusted salmon, pink peppercorn and coriander-encrusted tuna and pan-seared crab cakes. A portion of the menu will change each week to reflect the seasonal availability of fish and seafood. To see a menu, go HERE.

The restaurant is located at 1080 Darrington Dr., Cary. It is open 5-10 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and 4-9 p.m. Sundays.

To read my story last month about Ogan and his business partner, Jeff Schneck, going their separate ways, go HERE.

Dean Ogan, the man behind Rocky Top Hospitality, plans to open a new restaurant, Rockwell's American Grill, in the old Stonewood Grill & Tavern location on Cary Parkway.

Ogan says the new restaurant should be open by Jan. 27. The concept is a classic American grill and the menu is inspired by delis and diners.

"Comfort food is going to the star of the show," he says.

They will serve breakfast all day and also offer family-style service. For a family-style meal, it costs $18 a person with a minimum of four people. At that price, a table of four will get a choice of two proteins and three sides plus salads and cornbread. Among the entree options for family-style service are roast chicken, smoked ribs and lamb meatballs. Continuing that family-style theme, they also will offer ice cream sundaes to share.

The new restaurant is located at 1080 Darrington Dr (Cary Parkway), Cary. For more information, go to www.rockwellsamericangrill.com.

Ogan's Rocky Top Hospitality restaurants also include Draft, Twisted Fork and Tribeca Taverns. For more information about those restaurants, go to www.rockytophospitality.com.