Okeechobee Steakhouse impresario Ralph Lewis today is adding to the family restaurant empire with the opening of Lewis Prime Grill in the former Kocomo’s Island Grill space in the Publix at The Acreage Plaza in Loxahatchee, FL . The Lewis family’s first restaurant in Central Palm Beach County, the opening comes after the family debuted Lewis Steakhouse in Jupiter this past May; Okeechobee Prime Seafood & Steaks in March 2021, the Okeechobee Prime BBQ in 2019 and Okeechobee Prime Meat Market in 2018, with future expansion planned over the next two years.
Focused on elevating the dining scene in the rapidly growing Loxahatchee and Westlake communities, Lewis partnered with investors Mike and Erika Jackson, Scott Schaefer, Ray Sasser, three longtime Okeechobee Steakhouse managers Christina Wishart, Luis Fernandez and Kyle Blake, and Executive Chef Jamie Steinbrecher to bring Lewis Prime Grill to life.
“We saw what was happening in Loxahatchee, the growth underway and the plans for future expansion, and we knew the area was ripe for a superior dining destination,” Lewis said. “When the Kocomo’s location became available, our vision for Lewis Prime Grill rapidly became a reality.”
Following a complete renovation of the Kocomo’s space, the 120-seat restaurant features high-back booths for privacy, table seating and an expanded bar area with 28 seats. The menu will offer appetizers to include Point Judith Crispy Calamari, Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, All Natural Chicken Wings, and Fried Lobster; salads featuring Classic Caesar, Signature Roasted Beet Salad, and Asian Thai Chicken Salad; entrees such as Korean Style Wagyu Beef, Double Cut Grilled Pork Chop, Pan Seared Organic Salmon, Lewis Prime Burger; and the dry-aged steaks for which the Lewis family and Okeechobee Steakhouse are consistently recognized.
Wine and cocktail connoisseurs can indulge in the robust beverage program featuring a full bar and a renowned wine collection.
Lewis Prime Grill will open for happy hour and dinner at 4 p.m. daily.
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