Geckos Hospitality Restaurants' Plans for Reopening

Coconut Telegraph

Geckos Hospitality Group has announced that pursuant with Florida state guidelines, they will begin to re-open their restuarants. Dry Dock Waterfront Grill opened yesterday. Five of the six locally-owned Gecko's Grill & Pub's will reopen tomorrow, Wednesday, May 6, for dine-in under current state guidelines as well as continued online ordering for curbside pickup To Go and third party delivery service exclusively through Bite Squad—the SR 70 restaurant will remain temporarily closed. Dockside Waterfornt Grill in Venice will also reopen tomorrow, Wednedsay, May 6 for dine-in under current state guidelines as well as curbside pickup To Go. Smacks Burgers & Shakes will re-open tomorrow, Wednesday, May 6 for dine-in on their patio only pursuant to the current state guidelines as well as continued curbside pickup To Go and third-party service delivery. Geckos Hospitality Group looks forward to getting the legendary tavern Red Barn Bar back on its feet at the appropriate time as well as the dedicated event and catering venue Signature Events & Catering. 

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