North Bay Village's iconic Shuckers to be replaced with hotel, upscale dining
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Shuckers Waterfront Bar & Grill, a staple of North Bay Village, recently sold in a $75 million deal to owners with plans to replace the laid-back oceanfront restaurant with a new hotel and upscale dining.
Why it matters: The closure is the latest example of a Miami institution shutting down; many bars and restaurants are pointing to skyrocketing rent.
- For the last 30 years, Shuckers has been an anchor of the area, contributing to its relaxed, easygoing ambiance.
- It's set to close at the end of the year.
Flashback: Last year, the North Bay Village Commission approved a $300 million redevelopment plan to knock down a neighboring Best Western and rebuild Shuckers, along with a 30-story high rise, per the Miami Herald.
- The owners at the time reassured Shuckers stans it wasn't closing, saying a temporary restaurant would be built until the remodel was ready, the outlet reported.
Now, that's not happening. In its place will be Palm Tree Club.
- The new venture will feature a new waterfront restaurant, a 20-boat slip marina with dine-and-dock services, 118 guest suites and a pool.
Between the lines: The project is a collaboration between entertainment company Palm Tree Crew and real estate firm Continuum Company, per a news release.
- Palm Tree Crew was founded by DJ Kygo. This will be the company's first hospitality venture.
What they're saying: "It's been a long-time dream to transform this waterfront island address into the local's hotspot and destination venue we've long known it could be," Continuum president Alexandra Eichner said, per the New Times.
- The developers said the project will be a "dynamic fusion of tropical vibes, coastal gastronomy, and curated music and events."
The other side: "To take an institution, tear it down and create some over priced celeb spot devoid of any real soul is sadly the way Miami [is] trending," one person commented on a New Times Instagram post.
- "If you grew up here, everything you knew is being replaced," another lamented.
Lance Dixon, a journalist and native Miamian, said on X: "It's getting harder and harder to feel like Miami and the waves of developers give a damn about anything the people who have lived here longer than four years truly cherish."