‘Permanently closed:' RagTime Tavern in Atlantic Beach shuts down after 30 years in business
A popular Atlantic Beach restaurant has closed after decades in business.
RagTime Tavern, Seafood & Grille, located on Atlantic Boulevard in the heart of the Beaches Town Center, posted a sign on its door saying it is 'permanently closed.'
Here's what the sign said:
'Unfortunately, we have permanently closed. Thank you for allowing us to serve the Atlantic Beach community for the last 30+ years.'
SPB Hospitality lists RagTime Tavern among its brands on its website.
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Action News Jax told you in May when A1A Ale Works in St. Augustine, which was also operated by SPB, closed due to an expiring lease.
Seven Bridges Grille and Brewery in Jacksonville, and J. Alexander's, which has a location at the St. Johns Town Center, are also among SPB Hospitality's brands.
We have asked SPB if any of those restaurants are affected by this recent closure and we are waiting to hear back.
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