Red Rooster

Completed in March 2020, this project represents a premier adaptive reuse and rehabilitation initiative backed by the SEOPW CRA. The internationally recognized restaurant and entertainment venue was constructed on the historic site of the former Clyde Killens Pool Hall. The agency spearheaded the extensive $3,200,000 structural transformation of the property to accommodate the first-class dining brand, earning the prestigious Outstanding Rehabilitation and Reuse Project award from the Florida Redevelopment Association. The multi-level facility features a dynamic main dining room and an upscale upstairs lounge known as The Pool Hall, celebrating the building's deep musical roots.

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Community Impact

The establishment plays a critical role in re-establishing Historic Overtown as a premier cultural, hospitality, and entertainment destination. By preserving a legendary midcentury landmark where famous Black musicians and icons once gathered, the project honors the neighborhood's history while driving modern economic growth. Red Rooster serves as a major local employer that directly supports the CRA’s workforce development goals through targeted community hiring. The venue successfully stimulates neighborhood commerce, attracts diverse visitors to the district, and fosters immense community pride by bringing world-class culinary arts into a space deeply connected to Overtown's shared heritage.