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A new seafood-focused restaurant from the people behind Bern\u2019s Steak House is coming to South Tampa.<\/p>\n
This morning, Bern\u2019s Steak House Group announced new details surrounding its latest endeavor, Peddler + Potter Oyster House<\/a>, which will take over the Haven space at 1002 S Howard Ave.<\/p>\n \u201cAs we looked at the long-term future of the property, it became clear this was the right moment to bring Peddler + Potter to life, a concept I\u2019ve been developing for years,\u201d said Haven executive chef Chad Johnson in a press release. <\/p>\n Also helmed by Johnson, will center around an open kitchen concept with a robust raw bar focusing on Florida oysters, and a constantly changing daily seafood menu, according to a press release.<\/p>\n No exact opening date was provided, but Peddler + Potter Oyster House is slated to open sometime in fall 2027.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a bittersweet moment for many of us, as Haven has been home to so many incredible memories and played such an important role in shaping how we think about food and hospitality,\u201d continued Johnson. \u201d We\u2019re excited to share something new with Tampa while honoring everything that Haven has meant to our team and our guests.\u201d<\/p>\n Haven first debuted in what was the former SideBern\u2019s space in March of 2015, and quickly became a well-loved South Tampa staple. If you want to say goodbye, Haven will celebrate its final day of service on Thursday, May 21.<\/p>\n Pitch in to help make the Tampa Bay Journalism Project a success.<\/a><\/p>\n Subscribe to Creative Loafing newsletters.<\/a><\/p>\n Follow us:\u00a0Google News<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0NewsBreak<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Reddit<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Facebook\u00a0<\/a>|\u00a0BlueSky<\/a><\/p>\n This article appears in Apr. 30 \u2013 May 06, 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n\tRelated\n<\/p>\n \t