A new Flanigan's restaurant will open soon in Cutler Bay, a Miami suburb, at 20971 Old Cutler Rd. The news was posted on Thursday, May 29, via Instagram, ending a whirlwind 24 hours of speculation that started with a cryptic Instagram tease from the beloved South Florida chain.
Thursday's Instagram Reel announcing the Cutler Bay location featured a short video interview with the mayor of the Town of Cutler Bay, Tim Meerbott, and Jimmy Flanigan, president and CEO of Flanigan's. Meerbott begins, "Ever since I've been on the campaign trail, people have been asking for one thing: more restaurants... and do I have some exciting news for you, because I want to welcome our newest Cutler Bay resident, Jimmy Flanigan!"
Jokingly, Flanigan responded, "My job is to get everyone 15 minutes away from 'Rib Roll' in South Florida. So, Cutler Bay is an obvious choice. We're moving to Homestead later, but this is an obvious stepping stone to get there."
Cutler Bay, nestled just south of Palmetto Bay and close to Pinecrest, will soon be home to the iconic green cup haven's newest outpost. This expansion keeps Flanigan's firmly rooted in South Florida, though fans across the state had hoped otherwise.
While no opening date has been revealed, longtime customers and fans took to the comments immediately to express their support. "About friggin' time! We've only been asking for this for over 20 years now!" wrote a fan. Another wrote, "Well, finally! Something to look forward to!" Others chimed in, "I've never been more excited! Finally! I no longer need to drive to Pinecrest! Woo hoo!"
Fans are ecstatic that Flanigan's is coming to Cutler Bay in Miami-Dade County.
Screenshot via Instagram/@townofcutlerbay and @flanigansfl
How Did This Frenzy Come About?
On Wednesday, May 29, New Times broke the news that Flanigan's had teased its fans with the news of a new opening. The short video flashed a montage of cities, including Tampa, Orlando, Key West, and Cutler Bay, with the caption: "Where will we go next?" That single sentence set off a frenzy among the Flanigan's fans, affectionately known as "Flanatics."The speculation reopened the classic debate: Should Flanigan's remain a South Florida treasure, or expand to the rest of the state? The response made one thing clear — people are ready for their ribs, rolls, and rock-and-roll vibe statewide.
Flanigan's also recently confirmed plans for a Homestead location, adjacent to the old city hall. That move, combined with today’s Cutler Bay announcement, signals a clear trend: Flanigan's is doubling down on its Miami-Dade roots — for now.
So, to those in Orlando and Tampa still holding out hope: keep your eyes on the horizon. But for Cutler Bay? It's officially your time to shine — and dine.
Flanigan's Cutler Bay. 20971 Old Cutler Rd., Miami; flanigans.net. Opening soon.
