After a tumultuous few months, a popular Fort Lauderdale restaurant on the high-end Las Olas strip has closed its doors.
Salt 7, a popular waterfront restaurant located at 500 E. Las Olas Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale, has been officially evicted as of Tuesday, April 1, 2025. This development follows a series of financial challenges, including employee allegations of unpaid wages and bounced checks, which was first reported by Jeff Weinsier of WPLG Local 10 News.
How did this fiasco begin? It all started when former bartender Cassie Crumbly, who worked at Salt 7 for three months, posted a video to TikTok stating she was owed $3,800 in credit card tips and additional hourly wages. Her post, which she captioned, “Please share to help others who might become victims, as well,” garnered significant attention, with over 600 comments, many from former employees echoing similar grievances. One wrote, “I worked at Salt 7 for two years. I quit in October 2024 when my tips were backed up for three months! I still haven’t gotten my money and no lawyer was taking my case. The whole staff quit in October.”…