The top-grossing independent restaurants in Florida
By Megan Rowe on Oct. 22, 2020Restaurant Business’ annual Top 100 Independents feature ranks the largest indies in the nation by food and beverage sales. Click through to see the top-grossing restaurants in Florida.
The Boathouse
A Disney Springs top performer, The Boathouse is managed by Gibsons Restaurant Group.
Top 100 rank: 2
2019 sales: $35.2M
2019 meals served: 820,819
Komodo
Three stories of indoor/outdoor dining in Miami's Brickell district.
Top 100 rank: 19
2019 sales: $22.5M
2019 meals served: 265,000
Paddlefish
Steaks and seafood are served aboard a faux paddleboat moored on Lake Buena Vista.
Top 100 rank: 27
2019 sales: $19.8M*
2019 meals served: 417,500*
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*RB estimate
Shooters Waterfront
Brunch sales have been growing, especially on Saturdays.
Top 100 rank: 33
2019 sales: $18.6M
2019 meals served: 409,752
Makoto
Haute Japanese served with a nouveau twist.
Top 100 rank: 39
2019 sales: $18.2M
2019 meals served: 256,830
Rusty Pelican
Latin-inspired fare, local seafood and Miami city views draw the crowds.
Top 100 rank: 53
2019 sales: $17M
2019 meals served: 182,000
The Rustic Inn
Six decades of serving garlic crabs and other seafood specialities.
Top 100 rank: 59
2019 sales: $15.7M
2019 meals served: 371,000
Swan
Situated in Miami’s Design District, Swan serves European fare in an elegant setting.
Top 100 rank: 66
2019 sales: $15M
2019 meals served: 225,000
15th Street Fisheries
A casual bar scene downstairs, formal dining upstairs at this Fort Lauderdale fixture.
Top 100 rank: 67
2019 sales: $15M
2019 meals served: 356,000