Charley’s Steak House, a Florida steakhouse specializing in wood-fired steaks and fresh seafood, is planning to open a new location in Lakewood Ranch near University Parkway and Interstate 75, off Exchange Way.
The proposed restaurant will span approximately 14,000 square feet on 6 acres, including its parking lot, according to the Tampa Business Journal. A permit application submitted to the Southwest Florida Water Management District indicates the proposed development. Orlando-based Talk of the Town Restaurant Group purchased the property from Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch in 2022 for $1.75 million. The company has not announced a construction timeline, but customers can expect its signature steaks, seafood, and wood-fired specialties.
Lakewood Ranch will become Charley’s fourth Florida location, joining its existing restaurants in Celebration, Orlando, and Tampa. The company’s Celebration location opened in 1988, followed by its Orlando restaurant on International Drive in 1992. Its Tampa location has been part of the Westshore business district for nearly 30 years…