Willie T’s Seafood Shack Opens in Fort Lauderdale

The 1,700 square-foot Fort Lauderdale location has 42 seats total – 26 indoor, 8 outdoor and 8 seats at the bar/lounge
WILLIE T’S SEAFOOD SHACK OPENING IN FORT LAUDERDALE TODAY!
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Thompson Hospitality, one of the largest retail food service management companies in the country, announced the addition of a third concept to their portfolio of Fort Lauderdale restaurants with the Fall 2022 launch of Willie T’s Seafood Shack.

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Located at 1824 Cordova Road, the fast casual-style eatery will be opened to the public Monday, November 7th, 2022 as the restaurant joins Thompson Hospitality’s Matchbox restaurant and Big Buns Damn Good Burgers, both in Fort Lauderdale.

Putting down roots in the Sunshine State, the 1,700 square-foot Fort Lauderdale location has 42 seats total – 26 indoor, 8 outdoor and 8 seats at the bar/lounge.

Diners can expect seasoned fried and grilled menu items varying from Breaded Delta Catfish, to Shrimp Baskets, to Battered Cod. Other menu items include the fresh Lobster Rolls and Jumbo Lump Crab Rolls, both served in 4oz and 6oz options. The Willie T’s Mixed Platter features 5 Jumbo Shrimp, your choice of Breaded Catfish or Battered Cod and a side of French Fries seasoned with Old Bay. Willie T’s offers a variety of side items including hushpuppies, fried onion petals, mac & cheese, coleslaw and french fries. All meals can be rounded out with a slice of Red Velvet or Chocolate Cake.

Warren Thompson, President and Chairman of Thompson Hospitality, started the company in 1992. Thompson Hospitality currently owns and operates over two dozen restaurants including Willie T’s, Matchbox and Big Buns Damn Good Burgers throughout the United States with plans to open 17 more by the end of 2022. “Our goal is to always bring our customers the brightest retail and restaurant concepts with our own unique style of hospitality that is focused on the guest experience,” says Vice President, Michael Katigbak in a statement.

Willie T’s Seafood Shack is located at 1824 Cordova Rd in Fort Lauderdale. Hours of operation are seven days a week from 11:30AM to 9PM.

Lisa Hay

Lisa Hay

Lisa is a staff reporter for What Now Media Group. She covers new restaurant, retail, and real estate openings across all of our markets. A true foodie, this Air Force veteran has lived all over the world — from Aviano, Italy to Nairobi, Kenya — but her favorite spot is NOLA for its rich history, architecture, culture, and of course, its good eats.
Lisa Hay

Lisa Hay

Lisa is a staff reporter for What Now Media Group. She covers new restaurant, retail, and real estate openings across all of our markets. A true foodie, this Air Force veteran has lived all over the world — from Aviano, Italy to Nairobi, Kenya — but her favorite spot is NOLA for its rich history, architecture, culture, and of course, its good eats.

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