Rob Gronkowski in the Seacoast Tonight

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, a.k.a. "Gronk," is coming to Portsmouth tonight to meet his fans.

According to The Page Restaurant and Bar web site, the flamboyant Patriots star who lit up the NFL in 2011 for receiving yards records and helped his team get to the Super Bowl will be doing a public autograph session from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

"Gronk" is one of the most popular New England sports athletes these days and his visit to The Page is expected to draw a multitude of Pats fans, or more specifically, "Gronk" fans. Gronkowski recently signed a $54 million contract to play for the Pats and was an All-Pro tight end in his rookie season.

On Monday, a number of media groups reported the Patriots wanted Gronkowski to curtail some of his off-season activities and focus on football, but fortunately that did not include his visit to The Page on Tuesday night.

Gronkowski's visit marks the third time The Page will have hosted a New England sports celebrity. The Portsmouth restaurant hosted in February and in June.

For "Gronk" fans who want to get an autograph, they will have to buy a ticket for $69 apiece and tickets can be purchased at the door on the day of the event.