Venice is getting a new hangout this fall as Salty Neighborhood Bar & Grill moves into the former Rib City space at Venice Village, 4187 S Tamiami Trail. Owner Edwin Morales is eyeing a September to October opening and is pitching the spot as a locals-first neighborhood bar with classic American comfort food and a sports-heavy setup. The opening adds another restaurant option to the Publix-anchored Venice Village shopping center.
Where It Will Be
According to Brixmor, the site plan lists “Salty Neighbor Bar & Grill” as a roughly 3,600-square-foot tenant in Venice Village, where neighbors already include Skillets, The Sand Trap and Panera Bread. The center sits on the northeast corner of Tamiami Trail and Jacaranda Boulevard and is marketed to retailers for its strong daily traffic, a selling point landlords use when courting casual-dining and bar operators along the corridor.
Menu And Setup
Morales told WhatNow the kitchen will focus on what he calls regular American…..