Iconic day club Nikki Beach has been nestled in its prime spot at 1 Ocean Drive in Miami Beach since 1998. But the South Florida staple known for establishing the concept of “barefoot luxury” may soon have to give up its place in the sand.
The City of Miami Beach and Nikki Beach have clashed in court and at city commission meetings since 2023, when the beach club first sued the city over what it would do after Nikki Beach’s lease expired in May 2026.
Since then, a powerhouse partnership won a controversial bid to redevelop the land: Miami-based hospitality management company Boucher Brothers and Major Food Group, the global company behind high-end dining concepts like Carbone and Sadelle’s.
While Nikki Beach is still suing to stay put, Boucher Brothers and Major Food Group have presented their plans to the City of Miami Beach.
Let’s look at the renderings for what’s being referred to as “Pier Park,” and in some photos, “Major Beach.”
IN PHOTOS: Lease expiration looms over Nikki Beach; see the plans to replace the iconic spot
The plans include:
72 parking spaces
a Mediterranean concept restaurant with outdoor seating
a Japanese concept restaurant with outdoor seating
a beachfront café
a beach club with pool cabanas
outdoor dining
a children’s club
alcohol beverage service
outdoor bar counters
a fitness club
retail space
The Boucher Brothers and Major Food Group have even submitted mock-ups of menus, and an operational plan submitted to the city details that the hours of operation will not exceed 11 p.m.
Nadine Gaynor, the communications director for Nikki Beach, said a lawsuit was still pending and an update is expected “in the coming weeks.”
The City of Miami Beach declined to comment for this story.
Major Food Group and Boucher Brothers could not be reached for comment.