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Plank & Barrel restaurant proposed at former Cedar River Seafood site on Sadler
A longtime restaurant along Fernandina Beach’s busy beach corridor is being redeveloped into a new upscale dining destination, according to preliminary plans submitted to the city for review.
Documents filed with the city of Fernandina Beach show a proposal to transform the former Cedar River Seafood restaurant property at 2728 Sadler Rd., more recently operating as Atlantic Seafood, into a new concept called Plank & Barrel.
According to the submission, the project would renovate the existing restaurant structure and construct a large new addition designed to create a higher-end coastal dining venue.
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Renovation of the existing building into a reservation-preferred bourbon and fine dining room
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Construction of a 40-foot by 90-foot cathedral-style addition
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Approximately 3,000 square feet of indoor dining space
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A 1,500-square-foot covered outdoor dining area with operable garage doors connecting the indoor and outdoor seating areas.
Occasional live music could be featured in the covered outdoor dining space, with the applicant stating that sound levels would comply with the city’s 11 p.m. noise limitations.
Built in 1989, it operated for many years as Cedar River Seafood, part of a North Florida seafood chain known for casual dining and large portions of fried seafood and shrimp. The Fernandina Beach location became a familiar stop for visitors traveling between the beach and Amelia Island Parkway.
The proposed redevelopment would represent a significant private reinvestment in the 0.86-acre property, which is zoned C-1 commercial under the city’s land development code.
The first step review Thursday does not constitute approval of the project but allows city staff to identify potential issues related to parking, building design, utilities and site access before a formal development application is submitted.
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Dennis
Always pleased to see new higher end restaurants added rather than another fast food place. And easy access and no parking fees. Let's go!
Wednesday, March 11 Report this
Douglas69
Locals getting priced out by yet another 'high end' tourist oriented eatery. How lovely.
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SuePie
Fine Dining, then Dairy Queen for Dessert.
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SaltyLocal76
"Built in 1989"? Crazy it's the same design of the building that Captain D's built there and operated out of years before that.
Friday, March 13 Report this