Posted inFood & Drink Margaritaville’s “Seasonal” Closure in the Flats is Actually Permanent Landlord Bobby George told Scene a new concept will replace the Jimmy Buffet-themed restaurant and bar. by Vince Grzegorek December 6, 2025December 6, 2025
Posted inCleveland News Recent Closures Are Indicative of Bigger Problems in the Flats East Bank, Operators Say Concerns over safety, traffic, tenant mix, changing real estate ownership, and leadership after the death of Scott Wolstein have many pessimistic on the Flats’ short-term future. by Douglas Trattner December 6, 2025December 7, 2025
Posted inFood News Inferno and Rum Runners in the Flats Have Closed The Sly Restaurant Group, which also owns the Velvet Tango Room and Goma, blamed economic pressures for the moves. by Douglas Trattner December 3, 2025December 3, 2025
Posted inNews & Views Co-Owner of Flats Bar Boarded Up by Bibb Says Establishment Had Nothing to Do With Mass Shooting “Mayor Justin Bibb made the decision [to close Play] without no investigation,” said co-owner David Hill by Mark Oprea September 8, 2025September 9, 2025
Posted inNews & Views With Residential Units Rising on Part of the Scranton Peninsula, Will Retail and Development Follow on Its Industrial Half? About a thousand people may be living in the new neighborhood by the end of the decade. Appetite for other development remains stagnant, however. by Mark Oprea September 5, 2025September 9, 2025
Posted inNews & Views Cleveland Water Taxi Launches Service on Cuyahoga Next Week The boat, which will cost one-way riders $10, will pick up and drop off at four locations in the Flats by Mark Oprea July 16, 2025September 8, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Agave Social to Open in Former Beerhead Spot in Flats The new eatery comes from the same group behind Blue Agave on East 4th by Douglas Trattner April 17, 2025July 11, 2025
Posted inNews & Views ASCAP Files Federal Copyright Suit Against Rum Runners for Playing Songs Without Paying for License The Flats venue could be hit with fines anywhere from $1,500 to $60,000 if they lose the case by Mark Oprea March 6, 2025July 2, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink First Look: Decades, Opening Tomorrow, March 1st, in the Flats East Bank The `80s-and-`90s-themed dance bar has replaced Big Bang Dueling Piano Bar. by Douglas Trattner February 28, 2025July 14, 2025
Posted inNews & Views Great Lakes Brewing Confirms Plans for Scranton Peninsula Development, Just Not a Production Facility The Cleveland brewer also reiterated its commitment to the Ohio City brewpub by Mark Oprea February 17, 2025June 30, 2025
Posted inMusic Brite Winter Moving to East Bank of the Flats in 2025 25 to 30 bands will perform at the annual festival by Jeff Niesel December 14, 2024July 2, 2025
Posted inNews & Views New Bobby George ‘River Garden’ Restaurant Complex Breaking Ground in Flats Later This Year “We’re talking [about] a large amount of outdoor dining, something I think we’re missing on the riverfront” by Mark Oprea January 23, 2024August 12, 2025