We used to eat at The Lake Place every time we visited Sowal. I know they were rebuiding, at least that's what the website has said for a while now. Does anyone have an update? I can still taste their BBQ shrimp appetizer.
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39SoWal Expert
There were stakes and equipment on the old Lake Place site this am, so I think new construction will happen soon.
Don't know where they'll put all the Lake Place patrons' cars though, since they don't have enough parking for 1 restaurant, let alone 2.
Don't know where they'll put all the Lake Place patrons' cars though, since they don't have enough parking for 1 restaurant, let alone 2.

Beach ComberAuthor
Darn! I was hoping they'd be open already. Guess we'll have to come back next year! 
Beach Fanatic
There were stakes and equipment on the old Lake Place site this am, so I think new construction will happen soon.I spend a lot of time wondering just how they intend to pull this off. If the lots in "Serenity", I think it is called, ever sell off or get built upon, I don't think they will continue to allow their entrance as a parking lot. There is nowhere that is near enough, as far as I can tell, to purchase alla 331/Seabar and use for spillover parking. Floating barges?
Don't know where they'll put all the Lake Place patrons' cars though, since they don't have enough parking for 1 restaurant, let alone 2.
I am prepared to be amazed with the solution.Beach Lover
How did the county go about approving the building plans if there wasn't ample parking for the square footage?
Beach Fanatic
Could their plan be to tear down
Stinky's?
Stinky's?
Beach Fanatic
That would seem like strangling the goose that laid the golden egg. Richard has hour+ long waits in the rain even, wouldn't that be a travesty that as others are selling, Stinky's would be demolished? I am trying to figure out why mess with sucess? While I understand the desire to furnish "Fine Dining". ....I assume he has a plan and wish him all the luck in the world.
I look forward to the resolution.
Beach Fanatic
Are we sure that it is the Lake Place being rebuilt or something else going in? Parking still an issue though I would think
Admin
Last I heard from the man is that he has approval to rebuild, with certain limitations imposed by the county, and hopes to reopen by next Summer season if not sooner.
SWGB
They were moving some dirt around today and looks like construction is under way.
If you enjoyed the Lake Place just go to Stinky's until it is rebuilt. You will be satisfied until it re-opens.
If you enjoyed the Lake Place just go to Stinky's until it is rebuilt. You will be satisfied until it re-opens.
Beach ComberAuthor
Isn't Stinky's owned by the same people that had The Lake Place? I get that impression by what I read here & from what I've seen on their website. Is it the same chef?
needs to get out more
lake place in stinky's, stinky's in new building...
Moderator
lake place in stinky's, stinky's in new building...
Hmmm...you sure? Not what they told me last time. Lake Place will be upscale. Menus will not compete with each other. Check the rendering on the wall at the end of the bar at Stinky's...
Beach Fanatic
Last I heard from the man is that he has approval to rebuild, with certain limitations imposed by the county, and hopes to reopen by next Summer season if not sooner.
Do the certain limitations have anything to do with parking issues?
At this time customers are using 30A county easement (liability issue) and also the brick paved road going into the subdivision.
How do they get away with that?

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Beach Lover
when does lake place open?
Anyone know when the new lake place will be open?
Anyone know when the new lake place will be open?
Beach Fanatic
I don't know when it opens, but it looks nearly finished, doesn't it? And as Donald Trump would say, it looks YUGE!
Beach Comber
I'm told that Stinky's will move into the new building just after Valentine's day (the lot has to be paved so there will be adequate parking for a 4COP liquor licence) Full bar! Hoo rah!! The Lake Place will move into the current Stinky's building. Can't wait.
SoWal Expert
I think the goal was to have the move/opening done in time for the spring break crowd.
SWGB
Yep, it's gonna be a whirl wind at the end of February and beginning of March with so many new choices opening and some old one's reopening.
Moderator
I'm told that Stinky's will move into the new building just after Valentine's day (the lot has to be paved so there will be adequate parking for a 4COP liquor licence) Full bar! Hoo rah!! The Lake Place will move into the current Stinky's building. Can't wait.
Are you sure about the flip-flop of venues? They have an artist's rendering inside Stinky's by the bar of the new building that says "Lake Place". Their plan is for finer dining at Lake Place and comfort / casual food at Stinky's. The current Stinky's building doesn't really lend itself to fine dining...
...but then again, maybe something has changed...
Beach Comber
Yep. I'm sure about the flip flop. Liquor license is for the new building which will definitely be Stinky's Fish Camp. The east building will be remodeled.
Beach Lover
Opening date for The Lake Place?
Any of you guys know? Looking forward to trying it out.
Any of you guys know? Looking forward to trying it out.
Beach Fanatic
I'm sure they will announce it soon!
Congratulations
to the re-opening of The Lake Place. I bet it is better then ever!
It looks beautiful from the outside!
It looks beautiful from the outside!
Beach Lover
Will the new place be totally different than Stinky's? Will Stinky's be the same? I was never at the old Lake Place but I love Stinky's!
Beach Fanatic
I heard that Stinky's is relocating to the new building and that the old building will be the new restaurant...
SoWal Expert
Yes, Stinky's will be in the new building and Lake Place will be in the old Stinky's/renovated Angelika's.
I thought they were supposed to open sometime soon.
I thought they were supposed to open sometime soon.

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