Rivertail Restaurant
Bigtime Design Studios brought a vibrant, Caribbean-inspired vision to life at Rivertail, a stylish waterfront restaurant located along Fort Lauderdale’s Riverwalk. This hospitality design project seamlessly blends indoor sophistication with outdoor charm, creating a dynamic dining destination that celebrates the city’s coastal spirit.
The interior design features a playful palette of blue and yellow accents, paired with warm woods, lush greenery, and contemporary furnishings to evoke tropical elegance. Curated artwork, statement lighting, and purposeful spatial planning ensure a fluid connection between the airy dining room and the expansive riverfront patio.
Designed to maximize natural light and scenic views, Rivertail offers a welcoming, upbeat atmosphere that appeals to both locals and visitors. The result is a chic yet relaxed environment that elevates the seafood dining experience and reinforces Fort Lauderdale’s position as a hub for stylish culinary culture.
Client
Breakwater Hospitality
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Category
Hospitality Design, Restaurant
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Miami New Times: Best Restaurant – Rivertail
Miamians know José Mendín as one of the founders of the Pubbelly family of restaurants. The chef has won numerous honors, including "Best Chef Southeast" semifinalist status in the James Beard Awards five times over. Mendín has opened restaurants in Paris, Puerto Rico, an...
October 6, 2020 -
Jose Mendin Debuts His First Fort Lauderdale Restaurant, Rivertail
Located on Fort Lauderdale’s riverfront, the space was designed by Big Time Design Studio, and features several vignettes including indoor and outdoor bars, lounge areas, communal seating surrounded by living walls, and a raw bar....
January 3, 2020 -
New Concept, Rivertail, from chef José Mendín
Miami-based Bigtime Design Studios reimagined the space of the former Irish pub and designed Rivertail's layout. That includes adding indoor and outdoor bars, lounge areas and communal seating....
December 26, 2019
