Mathews Grill & Deli will be opening soon at the site of the former Sunrise Pancake and Waffle House on Main Street in Mathews.

Hector Benitez Jr. said he expects to open the family-owned restaurant, which is an offshoot of Mi Casa Azteca Mexican Restaurant, located next door, by the end of May or early June.

The restaurant will continue to serve the traditional American breakfast it’s become known for Friday through Sunday, he said, but will now also offer an Italian-style menu of pizza, subs, pasta, steaks, seafood and burgers every day except Monday.

In addition to regular burgers, there will be specialty burgers, said Benitez, and there will be no processed foods; all burgers will be made with fresh beef.

A large selection of local and imported beers will be available for purchase, along with a variety of wines, said Benitez, adding that the restaurant will eventually have a full bar.

He said that an Italian-style restaurant is a natural for his family, since all of ...