Charley’s Steak House, a Florida steakhouse specializing in wood-fired steaks and fresh seafood, is planning to open a new location in Lakewood Ranch near University Parkway and Interstate 75, off Exchange Way.
The proposed restaurant will span approximately 14,000 square feet on 6 acres, including its parking lot, according to the Tampa Business Journal. A permit application submitted to the Southwest Florida Water Management District indicates the proposed development. Orlando-based Talk of the Town Restaurant Group purchased the property from Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch in 2022 for $1.75 million. The company has not announced a construction timeline, but customers can expect its signature steaks, seafood, and wood-fired specialties.
Lakewood Ranch will become Charley’s fourth Florida location, joining its existing restaurants in Celebration, Orlando, and Tampa. The company’s Celebration location opened in 1988, followed by its Orlando restaurant on International Drive in 1992. Its Tampa location has been part of the Westshore business district for nearly 30 years.
Talk of the Town is also relocating its Tampa restaurant about half a mile away to North Westshore Boulevard, across from International Plaza. The new location is expected to open in April 2027 and, like the Lakewood Ranch restaurant, will measure between 14,000 and 15,000 square feet. Both new restaurants will offer more space for group dining than the original 11,000-square-foot Tampa location.
Charley’s Steak House focuses on traditional steakhouse offerings, with hand-cut, aged beef and fresh seafood at the center of its menu. According to the company’s website, its custom-built pits use Florida citrus and oak woods to cook steaks and seafood. The company also has a corporate chef and managing chefs at each restaurant.
Menu offerings include USDA Prime and Choice steaks, Wagyu selections, dry-aged cuts, lamb chops, and pork chops, along with lobster, shrimp, salmon, and Florida stone crab. Customers can also find shareable sides, housemade desserts, handcrafted cocktails, and an extensive wine list. The restaurant offers private and semi-private dining rooms for business meetings and social events.
