When a former TGI Fridays executive sought to branch off from his old company and start a new journey, he wanted to name his new venture something memorable. Drawing on his passion for hunting, he called his new restaurant “Shooters.”

Opening in 1982, Shooters quickly became synonymous with Fort Lauderdale’s culture of sun-drenched relaxation. Beginning life as a spring break’s paradise, Shooters was the undisputed destination for all-day revelry, drawing massive crowds to lounge, libate, and let loose a little.

Purchased by Meghan Leckey and her father William McIntyre in 2014, Shooters underwent a multi-million dollar overhaul, transforming this once-great party spot into an effortlessly elegant dining destination. Welcoming over 500,000 visitors annually and experiencing double-digit growth each year, Shooters once again emerged as South Florida’s most iconic restaurant.