Smoke & Fire BBQ Will Relocate in Sarasota
The restaurant is moving to a new space on Beneva Road to accommodate expanded operations.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Smoke & Fire BBQ will relocate to 5767 Beneva Road in the Beneva-Clark Plaza on October 16, 2026. The move shifts the restaurant 1.5 miles away from its current site at 4571 Clark Road.
Why it matters
The relocation follows increased business operations by Gulf Coast Brewing Co. at the restaurant's current address. Moving to the Brew Life Brewing space will allow the restaurant to acquire a larger offset smoker.
The restaurant is moving 1.5 miles from its former site to the Beneva-Clark Plaza. The owner expects to upgrade to a larger offset smoker following the move to the new venue.
The players
Smoke & Fire BBQ
A local dining establishment founded by Dr. Todd Horiuchi.
Brew Life Brewing
A brewery founded in 2017 by Mick Cohn, Tom Harris, and Michael Evanoff.
Dr. Todd Horiuchi
The founder and owner of Smoke & Fire BBQ.
The details
Smoke & Fire BBQ will operate within the existing Brew Life Brewing space after a one-week closure for the transition. The restaurant plans to hold a soft opening at the new site before a grand opening event in November 2026.
Timeline
Brew Life Brewing was founded in 2017.
Smoke & Fire BBQ was founded in April 2025.
The new restaurant location will open on October 16, 2026.
A soft opening is scheduled for October 16-19, 2026.
The restaurant anticipates a grand opening in November 2026.
Market Landscape
The move reflects the ongoing trend of local restaurants and breweries consolidating space to optimize operational efficiency. This collaboration positions both entities to share resources in the competitive Sarasota dining sector.
Customers can expect a temporary closure of the restaurant for one week leading up to the October 16, 2026, move. Following the transition, patrons can visit the new location in the Beneva-Clark Plaza.
The takeaway
The relocation allows Smoke & Fire BBQ to expand its production capacity with a larger offset smoker. Diners should check the restaurant's social media for updates on the specific one-week closure dates before the move.
What happens next
A soft opening for the restaurant is scheduled for October 16-19, 2026, followed by a grand opening in November 2026.
Further reading
For more updates on local restaurant shifts, visit Sarasota Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
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