After nearly 300 days of being grounded, The Landing Strip Tavern is officially ready for takeoff. The restaurant is inviting the public and local media for the grand re-opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.. Doors open for business at 11:00 a.m.
What started as a short-term closure for minor updates quickly became a full-scale transformation. Once construction began, owners uncovered deeper issues that needed to be addressed for the safety and well-being of guests. With the help of the general contractor, 4CS Construction, the owners brought a bold vision to life.
The all-new Landing Strip Tavern now features:
- A completely remodeled interior with fresh white walls and upgraded finishes
- A one-of-a-kind bar made to resemble a salvaged warplane with seating for 24
- A brand-new children’s play area with a helipad and helicopter slide—no more sand!
- Seating for 150 guests, including our private event room for parties, and corporate lunches
- The addition of Sunday Brunch service
- Televisions visible from every seat, playing all major sporting events
- A menu full of returning favorites and exciting new items
- Daily specials, happy hours, and drink deals
- A mix of returning staff and new friendly faces
- Open seven days a week – Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
“We’re thrilled to welcome you back to The Landing Strip Tavern—better than ever and ready to serve,” the company said in a release. “Come enjoy the view of planes taking off, let the kids enjoy the new play zone, and experience a fresh take on your favorite local spot.”
There will be a ribbon-cutting at 10:30 a.m.
c says
“Televisions visible from every seat, playing all major sporting events”
Is there a possibility of having a few seats without TV/Sports being ‘visible’, and I am assuming, ‘audible’?
The few times I have eaten at HiJackers (previously) have all been to just have a meal with friends, and even though the noise from the TV sets (at the time) wasn’t blaring, it was distracting when trying to converse.
Maybe an outside section?
Winnie Friedman says
To the owners,
Please address the issue of slow service. I have been there when it was Hijacker’s and then The Landing Strip. Everytime i went, it took an hour for our food to arrive at the table. The excuse was always the same: “the orders are backed up” or “the kitchen is short-staffed”.
Also the bench seating is really hard on the customers’ backs, not being able to lean back. Especially having to sit and wait an hour for the meals to be served. I’d get such a backache, i had to take my meal to go. I couldn’t enjoy my meal, i was in so much pain.
Finally, the portions seemed to have shrunk since the restaurant changed hands. I suggest serving a hearty plate for the hearty price you charge.
Tina Pitt says
I loved hijackers.the Food, the atmosphere and watching planes take off and land. I’m hoping the new restaurant taking it’s place is just as good and better
Jay Tomm says
Are the pricing going to come down from the stratosphere?
Last time I was there before they closed a 2nd time prices were ridiculous.
FlaPharmTech says
Jay, what goes up seldom comes down. They have to.pay for the renovation after all. Doubt I’ll eat there. Thank goodness Turtle Shack reopened, tho I do miss the original.
Mike P says
Don’t count on the prices coming down anytime soon. The Landing Strip has been closed for over 300 days. The restaurant is leased by Jamie Bourdeau and Joe Wright, who co-own Quantum Cowboys LLC, which purchased the property in May 2023, and has no income to offset the lease during that time. Bourdeau also posted on the Beach Front’s Facebook page on Jan. 26 announcing he and Dudley Shaw entered into a mediated agreement to purchase Beach Front for $2.25 million, so they are in deep.