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Dinner's on over at the new Aaron Rodger-Ryan Braun place in Brookfield.

8-Twelve MVP Bar & Grill, the Ryan Braun-Aaron Rodgers joint venture in Brookfield with the SURG group, announced its opening Thursday afternoon via social media.

The restaurant named for the jersey numbers of the Milwaukee Brewers outfielder and Green Bay Packers quarterback opened at 5 p.m. Thursday at 17800 W. Blue Mound Road. Seating is first-come, first-served through the weekend.

The menu now is available online. 8-Twelve will be open for dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday. It’s expected to start lunch service on Aug. 3, and brunch on Aug. 5.