Cactus Club Cafe is working on its second eatery in Florida. According to a press release from the Canadian-born premium casual restaurant chain, the Cactus Club Cafe is anticipated to open in Miami’s South Beach at 850 Commerce Street.
The address is in the South of Fifth (SoFi) neighborhood of South Beach. It is a standalone single/multi-story retail and restaurant building rather than part of an enclosed or multi-store shopping center. Situated in the SouthPointe/Southh of Fifth dining and commercial corridor between Alton Road and Washington Avenue, the retail property formerly housed Planta South Beach.
“Completely transforming the heritage location at 850 Commerce Street, the space will seat over 200 guests across a lounge, dining room, mezzanine, and patio,” the press release reads.
“Highlights include a striking floor-to-ceiling backlit wine display and a vibrant, gallery-like layout anchored by artwork from acclaimed artists Daniel Mazzone and Giovanni DeCunto.”
The 9,000-square-foot restaurant will be the go-to spot for visitors and locals in South of Fifth.
What Now Miami briefly chatted with Cactus Club Cafe President Andrew Latchford, who confirmed the opening.
“Joining our team in Houston or Miami is an exciting opportunity for ambitious hospitality professionals,” Latchford said.
“As we expand into these new markets, we remain committed to what defines Cactus Club Cafe: food people love, a consistently great dining experience, and a vibrant atmosphere.”
The plan is to open the brand’s third and fourth US locations in Miami’s South Beach and Houston’s Uptown in 2027.
Cactus Club Cafe started in North Vancouver, British Columbia, in 1988. Richard Jaffray and Scott Morison founded the club after selling their previous venture, “Café Cucamongas,” to fund the first Cactus Club on Pemberton Avenue in North Vancouver. It began as a casual 1980s student hangout and burger joint before evolving into a more refined upscale-casual concept. The brand expanded into Alberta by 1996, and Richard Jaffray bought out Scott Morison’s stake in 2005.
The eclectic, chef-driven menu blends global and West Coast influences. Offerings range from sushi rolls, steak frites, and seafood (like miso caramel sea bass) to burgers, pastas, and shareable appetizers.
