{"id":32928,"date":"2024-10-11T15:44:54","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T19:44:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.slammie.com\/atomicgrog\/blog\/?p=32928"},"modified":"2024-10-11T16:11:42","modified_gmt":"2024-10-11T20:11:42","slug":"mai-kai-reopening-announcement-imminent-as-15m-restoration-project-speeds-toward-conclusion-september-2024-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slammie.com\/atomicgrog\/blog\/2024\/10\/11\/mai-kai-reopening-announcement-imminent-as-15m-restoration-project-speeds-toward-conclusion-september-2024-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Mai-Kai reopening announcement imminent as $15M restoration project speeds toward conclusion (September 2024 update)"},"content":{"rendered":"

The epic and arduous adventure to restore and reopen South Florida’s historic Mai-Kai restaurant<\/a> is nearing its thrilling conclusion. And like many great adventure stories, it has fans on the edge of their seats and chomping at the bit to fast-forward to the finale.<\/p>\n

Happily, the end of this South Seas tale is just the beginning. When the beloved Polynesian palace reopens this fall after more than $15 million was poured into a highly detailed and spectacularly imagined renovation project, a new adventure will begin. One that the new owners of the 67-year-old property just outside Fort Lauderdale believe will transport guests for generations to come.<\/p>\n

RELATED: Past coverage of The Mai-Kai refurbishment<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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A view of The Mai-Kai from Federal Highway on Sept. 24. (Photo by Hurricane Hayward)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Atomic Grog has agreed with Mai-Kai ownership and management to keep our reporting of details and photos to a minimum as excitement builds toward the grand reopening this fall. Be assured, there is a lot of amazing work being done during this homestretch. For our patience, we will all be rewarded by a spectacular sight when all is revealed in the coming weeks. <\/strong><\/p>\n

With the four-year anniversary of the October 2020 closing looming, all hands are on deck to meet the mandate of the fall reopening touted on the official website, MaiKai.com.<\/a> We urge you to monitor the site for updates and sign up for the email list to be notified when reservations are available. You can also look for news on the official social media pages on Facebook<\/a> and Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In a sign that the finish line is near, the architects leading the project said in a social media post that the firm is “eagerly awaiting the grand reopening.” According to Kravit Architectural Associates<\/a> of Boca Raton: “The perfect blend of Polynesian charm and modern sophistication is almost here. From the iconic entrance to the revamped Molokai Bar, every detail has been meticulously restored to honor its rich history while introducing a fresh, welcoming atmosphere.”<\/p>\n

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