{"id":300948,"date":"2026-06-09T04:49:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T04:49:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/300948\/"},"modified":"2026-06-09T04:49:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T04:49:28","slug":"iconic-miami-beach-restaurant-closes-after-nearly-20-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/300948\/","title":{"rendered":"Iconic Miami Beach restaurant closes after nearly 20 years"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIconic Miami Beach restaurant Mr Chow at the W South Beach suddenly closed in June 2026 after 16 years in business, marking the end of an era.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s been a difficult year for some of Miami Beach\u2019s longest-running restaurants<\/a>. Earlier this spring, beloved French bistro \u00c0 La Folie closed after roughly 24 years on Espa\u00f1ola Way, sparking an outpouring of nostalgia from locals who called it one of the neighborhood\u2019s last truly authentic gathering spots. More recently, late-night institution Cheese Burger Baby announced it would leave<\/a> its Washington Avenue home after 25 years to make way for a new hotel development.<\/p>\n

Now, Miami Beach has lost one more restaurant fixture. This specific hotspot, during its heyday, served locals, tourists, and celebrities for nearly 20 years. Its closure adds to a growing list of longtime establishments<\/a> that are disappearing in the area.<\/p>\n

\"\"The restaurant was open for nearly 17 years in the luxury hotel dining lane, built around family-style dishes like Peking duck<\/p>\n

Mr Chow Miami Beach photo<\/p>\n

Mr Chow goes dark at the W<\/p>\n

Mr Chow Miami Beach<\/a>, the upscale Beijing-style restaurant at 2201 Collins Ave., has closed, with no public statement from the brand. Photos posted to Instagram showed the dining room stripped to its bones<\/a>, chairs stacked, boxes piled on bare tables, the glass facade empty.<\/p>\n

The restaurant, which opened inside the W South Beach in August <\/a>2009<\/a>,\u00a0was open for nearly 17 years. Its menu was built around family-style dishes like Peking duck, chicken satay, and Ma Mignon. It also had a nightly hand-pulled noodle performance that became one of the more theatrical draws in South Beach. The Miami closure follows rumors that the brand is shuttering its Tribeca location<\/a>. Therefore, this will make it the second Mr Chow to close this year. The brand has made no announcement about what comes next for either location.<\/p>\n

\"\"A London-based firm paid more than $400 million in 2024 for the hotel<\/p>\n

Mr Chow Miami Beach photo<\/p>\n

The W South Beach is about to undergo a makeover<\/p>\n

However, the closure might not be a big surprise for those who follow South Florida real estate moves. <\/p>\n

The Reuben Brothers<\/a>, the London-based firm that paid more than $400 million in 2024 for the hotel that houses Mr Chow, received partial approval in April to overhaul the entire property. The plans include a complete redo of the lobby, pool deck, and pool bar, along with a potential beach club, though the latter was tabled for a future vote.<\/p>\n

Mr Chow. 2201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Now closed.<\/p>\n

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A fourth-generation Miamian, Olee Fowler knows every corner of the city. She spent a decade as the editor of Eater Miami, and now as a freelance writer, she captures the stories that make Miami unique. When she\u2019s not exploring Miami\u2019s newest restaurants and bars, you can find her at home with her dogs, Foster and Peanut, or cheering on her beloved Florida Gators. And yes, that\u2019s probably a Coke Zero on her desk.<\/p>\n

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