{"id":259021,"date":"2026-05-05T10:02:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T10:02:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/259021\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T10:02:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T10:02:24","slug":"seafood-restaurant-peddler-potter-to-replace-haven-in-south-tampa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/259021\/","title":{"rendered":"Seafood restaurant Peddler + Potter to replace Haven in South Tampa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Haven, the celebrated restaurant that opened in South Tampa more than a decade ago, <a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tampabay.com\/life-culture\/food\/2026\/02\/12\/south-tampa-haven-restaurant-close-berns\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:is closing;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">is closing<\/a>. Now we know more about the eatery that will take its place.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Bern\u2019s Steak House Group and executive chef Chad Johnson today unveiled the name of the new restaurant coming to the Haven space at 2208 W. Morrison Ave.: Peddler + Potter Oyster House. The seafood concept is set to debut in fall 2027.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">With an open kitchen at its center, Peddler + Potter will feature \u201ca seafood menu that changes daily, guided by what ingredients are at their best at that moment,\u201d according to a news release from the group.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Diners also can expect a raw bar with Florida oysters as a focal point of the restaurant and a beverage program with an extensive wine list.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\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 Johnson said in the release. \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. 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<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Taking over the former home of SideBern\u2019s, Haven opened in March 2015. It has garnered praise through the years for its <a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tampabay.com\/things-to-do\/food\/dining\/review-haven-in-sideberns-old-spot-sets-high-bar-from-the-start\/2225277\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:robust cheese and charcuterie program;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">robust cheese and charcuterie program<\/a>, popular happy hour and envelope-pushing small plates menu.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Haven is operating as normal through May 21, its final day of service. Many members of the restaurant\u2019s team will remain with Bern\u2019s Steak House Group, the release said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">For updates on Peddler + Potter, keep an eye on <a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/peddlerandpotter.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:its website;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">its website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u2022 \u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Meet <a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tampabay.com\/life-culture\/food\/2025\/11\/12\/tampa-bay-times-launching-food-hub-grow-local-restaurant-bar-coverage\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:the Food Hub;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">the Food Hub<\/a>, a team of Times journalists dedicated to covering Tampa Bay\u2019s dining scene. You can support our work through <a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/project.tampabay.com\/donate\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:our journalism fund;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">our journalism fund<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Want food news weekly in your inbox? <a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tampabay.com\/newsletters\/do-and-dine\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Sign up for our newsletter;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Sign up for our newsletter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Top 50 Restaurants: Check out <a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tampabay.com\/life-culture\/food\/2025\/11\/11\/best-restaurants-50-tampa-st-petersburg\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:our food critic\u2019s list;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">our food critic\u2019s list<\/a> of the area\u2019s best spots.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Follow our updates on the local restaurant landscape <a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tampabaytimesfood\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:on Instagram at @tampabaytimesfood;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">on Instagram at @tampabaytimesfood<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Haven, the celebrated restaurant that opened in South Tampa more than a decade ago, is closing. 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