When is Broward Meat & Fish Opening Their New Location in Margate?

Broward Meat & Fish, a beloved South Florida butcher shop and market, is opening a massive new location in Margate in early 2023. This highly anticipated opening has had locals buzzing for months – but when exactly will the doors open? In this article, we’ll take a close look at all the details around the new Margate Broward Meat & Fish, from the opening timeline to what shoppers can expect when they visit the 35,000 square foot store.

A Long-Delayed Grand Opening

Broward Meat & Fish first announced plans to open a store in Margate back in 2021 The company took over a large vacant space that was previously home to Penn Dutch Meat and Seafood at 3201 North State Road 7, right near the intersection with West Sample Road Penn Dutch closed after issues with listeria contamination.

Broward Meat & Fish stated they would fully renovate the space into their largest location yet. The original timeline had the Margate store opening in late 2021. However, the opening date got pushed back multiple times due to permitting issues and supply chain delays.

By mid-2022, word spread that the new Margate location was close to completion. In July, the company stated on social media that the store would have its grand opening in October. But again, the opening was postponed.

Soft Opening in November 2022

By November 2022, anticipation had grown tremendously for the new Margate Broward Meat & Fish. Residents were eager to have access to the company’s wide selection of high-quality meats, seafood, deli items, and other products.

On November 14, 2022, Broward Meat & Fish surprised locals by announcing a “soft opening” of the Margate store. The store quietly opened its doors without fanfare. For the soft opening, the market had its full assortment of fresh meat, seafood, produce, grocery items, and prepared foods. However, the company stated that the official grand opening celebration will now take place in January 2023.

What to Expect at the New Location

The new Margate Broward Meat & Fish location is the company’s largest store yet at 35,000 square feet. It replaces the old Penn Dutch space, but Broward Meat & Fish has completely renovated the interior and exterior.

Shoppers can expect to find the same wide selection of products available at Broward Meat & Fish’s other locations:

• Wide assortment of fresh meats such as beef, pork, chicken, lamb, veal, and game. The in-house butchers can custom cut meat to order.

• Huge seafood department featuring a variety of fish, shellfish, lobster, crab, and more. There is a large selection of stone crab claws when in season.

• Produce section stocked with fresh fruits and vegetables.

• Grocery aisles with staple ingredients, packaged goods, dairy products, frozen foods, and more.

• Extensive deli department with Boar’s Head meats and cheeses by the pound or sliced to order. The deli also has a hot food bar, salad bar, and fresh bakery items.

• Prepared foods including freshly-made entrees, side dishes, desserts, and more that customers can take home or order for catering.

• Store offers free local delivery for grocery orders over $50. Can order groceries online for delivery through the company’s website.

Top-Notch Service and Cleanliness

Broward Meat & Fish is known for having exceptional customer service and for keeping stores meticulously clean. The new Margate location upholds these high standards.

The knowledgeable meat department staff will hand cut steaks, chops, and roasts to your exact specifications. The skilled fishmongers will fillet, debone, and clean fresh seafood. Friendly deli staff will slice Boar’s Head meats and cheeses for you.

The store’s cleanliness helps ensure top food safety. After the previous tenant closed due to listeria issues, Broward Meat & Fish completely gutted and renovated the space. The market has an open, airy layout and plenty of stainless steel surfaces. Employees can be seen regularly cleaning every corner of the store.

Convenient Location to Serve the Community

The new Margate Broward Meat & Fish sits in a highly visible and easily accessible location right on State Road 7. It will be a convenient neighborhood market for locals in Margate, Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, North Lauderdale, Tamarac, and other nearby communities.

The store management hopes to become an integral part of the Margate community. Locals are encouraged to stop by and check out the broad selection of groceries and prepared foods offered daily. The market’s catering experts can handle events and holiday meals for families, businesses, places of worship, and non-profit groups.

Highly Anticipated Opening

Food lovers all around Broward County eagerly await the grand opening celebration of the new Margate Broward Meat & Fish in January 2023. The market promises to be a major addition to the Margate community.

Locals are excited to have a trusted, family-owned butcher shop and specialty market right in their own neighborhood. The store offers quality meats, seafood, produce, and other products shoppers can feel good about feeding to their families.

Now that the Margate location is open for its initial soft opening phase, anticipation will continue building for the official grand opening festivities coming in January. Stay tuned for more updates on Broward County’s newest premier butcher shop and specialty food market.