A staple downtown restaurant is closing its doors after this weekend, to be replaced by another local entity to serve Bristol's waterfront.

The Hourglass Brasserie, at 382 Thames St., announced it is shutting down Saturday, Sept. 20, after five years on Bristol's waterfront. But this is not necessarily the last Bristol will see of restaurateur Rizwan Ahmed's gourmet meals.

"The end is not here and we will be back in the area with new, local flavors of perfection someday soon," Mr. Rizwan, the Brasserie's owner, told guests in an email.

The space across from Independence Park will be occupied by a new restaurant — Christian's Wood Fired Grill, directly next door to Tong-Phoon, a modern Thai restaurant and bakery planning to open in the same space. Chef Chris Ferreira, who is partnering with his father, Paul on the venture, will serve up "inventive American cuisine" — typical American dishes like steaks and burgers with Mr. Ferrieira's own flare.

"We want it to be upscale casual dining with typical American food," Mr. Ferreira said. "We'll focus on inventive American cuisine, give a high quality food product."

He's had his share of experience creating high quality meals, having served as chef at Roberto's Italian Restaurant on Hope Street for the past three years. Before that, he prepared meals for the old Roberto's in Newport, and also served as executive chef at the Marina Pub in Newport. In all, he brings more than 10 years experience cooking for guests in several area restaurants.

Mr. Ferreira said the goal is to open by Nov. 1, serving dinner daily from 5 to 10 p.m. in the approximately 50-seat restaurant. Mr. Ferreira said he plans some renovations to the building, including new awnings and some paint and decorations inside, but that the building will remain similar to its current style. Sidewalk seating in front also be available during warmer months.