This week, the Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority announced the official groundbreaking of Sweetwaters, “a full-service restaurant that will serve as a centerpiece of the reimagined Huizenga Park, which is slated to reopen in early 2026.”
Behind Sweetwaters is Specialty Restaurants Corporation, the hospitality group known for the Rusty Pelican and other restaurants. It promises “a refined dining experience that captures the energy of Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Guests can expect bold flavors, attentive service, and a design that reflects the city’s lively riverfront character,” says a press release.
Sweetwaters will comprise 6,140 square feet of interior dining space, plus 3,500 square feet of outdoor dining space, including a riverfront patio and a terrace facing the park…