Sammy’s on 5th has replaced Bar 145 at 955 W. Fifth Ave. in the Grandview Heights area, although build-your-own burgers will remain the top draw at the strip-mall spot.

The menu is getting seriously downsized as Sammy’s new owners have decided not to carry on with the Bar 145 brand.

The Toledo-based burger chain opened its lone central Ohio location six years ago.

The Sammy’s ownership team is Bill Heichel, his son, Adam Heichel, and Michelle Byers.

Byers said they acquired the space from the previous Bar 145 franchisees and were given the option of continuing with the brand or recasting the restaurant. They chose the latter.

Sammy’s, which seats 350 inside, is a few blocks west of Olentangy River Road. There’s also a spacious patio, complete with fire pits.

The place will continue its tradition of live music and casual bill of fare, Byers said.

The new menu should be in place in a week or two, followed by light cosmetic work in the interior, Byers said.

“We’re transitioning slowly,” she said.

Dispatch restaurant reporter Gary Seman Jr. can be reached at onrestaurants@dispatch.com.

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