The iconic Fort Lauderdale landmark The Historic Downtowner is set to close their doors for good on Sunday, October 6th after more than 30 years of being a city pillar of seafood and drinks on the river.
The Riverfront restaurant and it’s next-door neighbor, Maxwell Room, will both be closing as a number of restaurant and bars have been forced to close their doors despite being city fixtures for years.
“Sadly, I must announce the closure of the Historic Downtowner and Maxwell Room, effective October 6” The Historic Downtowner owner roger Craft said in a post sharing the news on Facebook. This decision was not made lightly. I carefully weighed the hard facts and numerous complex issues against every possible solution and alternative. In the end, there just wasn’t a reasonable or viable option to keep the business going at this location.”
“I hope that the legacy of the Downtowner will live on through the fun times, the friendships, the happy guests, and the countless memories we’ve all created,” he continued. “My greatest joy in owning the Downtowner is not its success but the incredible people I’ve had the privilege to meet and the friendships formed over the years. As this chapter of the Downtowner and Maxwell Room closes, I sincerely thank you all for your unwavering support, love, and the unforgettable memories we’ve shared together. RC.”
Craft also took to Instagram to share the news.
Cheers to the memories!
