A waterfront restaurant at Fort Lauderdale’s Icon Las Olas has officially closed its doors after a judge ordered its eviction—just one week after its bankruptcy case was dismissed in federal court. Salt Group Las Olas LLC, operating as Salt7, lost the long-running dispute with its landlord, Loyca Property Owner LLC, and vacated the premises at 500 E. Las Olas Blvd. this month.
Back Rent and Legal Battles
Salt7’s troubles began with $500,000 in alleged unpaid rent, leading Loyca to initiate eviction proceedings in December. The restaurant filed for bankruptcy in February, claiming that its landlord failed to secure city permits for dock access—an amenity that was meant to draw boating clientele and factored into Salt7’s rent. However, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Fort Lauderdale dismissed the restaurant’s case on March 6 because it did not file required financial statements on time.…