Our beloved Red Bar was destroyed in an early morning fire on February 13, 2019, see details & photos. We had a rebuild groundbreaking on October 8, 2019, and reopened on July 15th, 2020! See us on the Live SoWal Red Bar Webcam.

Who owns the Red Bar in Grayton Beach?

Oliver Petit, Red Bar's owner and chef, is a big man with a big personality to match. Born in Liege, Belgium, 6-foot 5 inch Petit first came briefly to America with his family in the '70s, before making a permanent move to Northwest Florida.

What caused the red bar fire?

The cause of the fire remains undetermined, although electricity is a possible source. News of the damage spread nearly as fast as the fire itself. The loss of this place that was near and dear to many people's hearts was a devastating blow to The Red Bar community, which spans thousands of miles.