The Heat Behind Eighty Six’d

In the service industry, “86’d” usually means something’s out of stock or someone’s been kicked out. But for us, it’s so much more. It’s about the misfits, the underdogs, and the ones who weren’t supposed to make it but did anyway.

Many of us started in this industry not because we planned it, but because life pushed us here. Maybe we felt like we’d “failed” somewhere else—whether in a career that didn’t fit, a relationship that fell apart, or a struggle with addiction or life’s challenges. But when we stepped into the kitchen, behind the bar, or onto the dining room floor, we found something unexpected: a love and passion that gave us purpose.

We wear that struggle like a badge of honor. We’ve been through the grind, faced the setbacks, and kept pushing. This brand is for those who refuse to give up, who embrace their imperfections, and who understand that being “Eighty Six’d” is just the beginning of something greater.

At Eighty Six’d, we know the grind—because it’s in our blood. The early mornings, the late nights, the sore feet, and the days when nothing seems to go right. We’ve felt the frustration, the sweat, the exhaustion—and the quiet victories that make it all worth it.

We’re not here for the spotlight or the glory. We’re here for the ones who love this craft so deeply, they keep coming back, day after day, no matter how hard it gets. We honor the chefs, bartenders, servers, and every service industry worker who chooses passion over comfort and refuses to give up.

This brand isn’t about ego—it’s about family. It’s about the moments when the team lifts you up, when failure isn’t shameful, and when you realize that every setback is just fuel for your next win. We grind together. We rise together. We win together.

So, if you’ve ever doubted yourself but kept going anyway, welcome to Eighty Six’d. This is your space, your community, your reminder that the struggle is part of the journey—but passion will always drive us forward.

We’re proud to have you with us.