{"id":420623,"date":"2026-10-06T21:50:21","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T21:50:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/420623\/"},"modified":"2026-10-06T21:50:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T21:50:21","slug":"8-beloved-broward-restaurants-that-closed-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/420623\/","title":{"rendered":"8 beloved Broward restaurants that closed in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFrom Las Olas icon Big City Tavern to brunch staple Foxy Brown, here are the 8 biggest Fort Lauderdale restaurant closures of 2026.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFrom Big City Tavern and Foxy Brown to La Torretta Italian Grill, here are the eight biggest restaurant closures in Fort Lauderdale in 2026.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

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\"\"Fort Lauderdale restaurant staple Big City Tavern will close on Las Olas Boulevard after 25 years on September 30, 2026, shocking customers.<\/p>\n

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Big City Tavern \u2014 Fort Lauderdale<\/p>\n

Big City Tavern closed September 30 <\/a>after a quarter-century at 609 E. Las Olas Blvd. The American restaurant and bar served a menu broad enough to cover a meatloaf sandwich at lunch, rigatoni Bolognese at dinner, and weekend brunch. It also played a part in Louie Bossi\u2019s career before he had restaurants bearing his name, with the chef working his way from line cook to executive chef. The restaurant did not give a reason for closing in its farewell announcement.<\/p>\n

\"\"Beloved Fort Lauderdale brunch spot Foxy Brown closed on Mother\u2019s Day<\/p>\n

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Foxy Brown \u2014 Fort Lauderdale<\/p>\n

Foxy Brown served its final tables on May 10<\/a>, following Mother\u2019s Day service, after 15 years in Fort Lauderdale. The Victoria Park restaurant drew crowds for comfort food like banana bread, grilled cheese, and patty melts, with brunch among its biggest draws. Owner Elliot Wolf cited rising lease and insurance costs and described the closing as a break, not a permanent departure.<\/p>\n

\"aPopular Fort Lauderdale piano bar Howl at the Moon suddenly closed after 14 months<\/p>\n

Howl at the Moon \u2014 Fort Lauderdale<\/p>\n

Howl at the Moon closed February 28 <\/a>after roughly 14 months on Las Olas Boulevard. The national piano-bar chain\u2019s return brought live music, cocktails, and sing-alongs to a 5,000-square-foot space, but lasted far less time than its previous decade-long run at Beach Place, which ended in 2009. The closing came with little warning, with the bar still promoting a St. Patrick\u2019s Day celebration just weeks earlier.<\/p>\n

\"\"Beloved Weston Italian restaurant La Torretta closed in January 2026 after 35 years<\/p>\n

La Torretta Italian Grill \u2014 Weston<\/p>\n

Weston lost a longtime Italian restaurant when La Torretta closed January 11<\/a>. The family-owned restaurant on Indian Trace had served pasta and pizza for more than three decades, making it one of the older establishments on this list. Customers learned of the planned closing in December, giving them time for a final visit before service ended.<\/p>\n

\"aRoughly half of those restaurants will be converted into other Darden-owned concepts, while the remaining locations will close entirely. <\/p>\n

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Bahama Breeze \u2014 Pembroke Pines<\/p>\n

Pembroke Pines lost Broward\u2019s last Bahama Breeze on March 2<\/a>, more than a month before its scheduled closing. Darden had announced plans to eliminate the Caribbean-themed bran<\/a>d, closing half its remaining restaurants and converting the others. According to Pembroke Pines News, the Pines restaurant closed early because the company had placed most employees in other roles and could no longer staff it. Customers expecting time for one last visit missed their chance.<\/p>\n

\"\"The Jerk Machine has closed in Fort Lauderdale after nearly 40 years<\/p>\n

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\"\"Cabo Blanco Restaurant & Bar closed in Hollywood after nearly 30 years<\/p>\n

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Cabo Blanco Restaurant & Bar \u2014 Hollywood<\/p>\n

Hollywood\u2019s Cabo Blanco closed July 22 <\/a>after roughly three decades. The Peruvian restaurant at 1936 Hollywood Blvd., just west of Young Circle, announced its farewell on social media, thanking customers for years of family gatherings and celebrations.<\/p>\n

\"\"Thasos Greek Taverna has closed in Fort Lauderdale<\/p>\n

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Thasos Greek Taverna \u2014 Fort Lauderdale<\/p>\n

Thasos held its \u201cLast Party and Supper\u201d on May 21<\/a>, ending service at 3330 E. Oakland Park Blvd. The Greek restaurant\u2019s departure also brings a change in cuisine. Meat Market acquired the property in June and confirmed plans for a Fort Lauderdale steakhouse there, according to the Sun Sentinel.<\/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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