Gulf Coast-Themed Dive Bar Opens Above Breaker Breaker on May 24

Seafood spot Breaker Breaker will open its second-story lounge, Floridaman, on Friday, May 24. The partners behind Breaker Breaker, Alex Brounstein, Johnny Farrow, and Merritt Lancaster, wanted a fun, summertime bar space for their 21+ customers. The name is a nod to the “Florida man” headline phenomenon that has become ubiquitous in meme culture.

The menu and the ambiance pull inspiration from the Gulf Coast. The Floridaman space leans into retro tropical vibes with bamboo furniture, vintage parrot lamps, and a neon chandelier.

Before opening, Brounstein told Eater Atlanta, “Part of the vibe is when you’ve been at the beach all day and you get a second to drop the kids off, it’s like where the parents and the grown-ups go to hang out.”

The menu from Breaker Breaker chef Maximilian Hines includes his take on a classic Cuban sandwich, Cajun-style shrimp, smoked fish dip, and more. The drinks include boozie slushies, canned beers, and tropical drinks with names like Freak on a Beach (Myer’s dark rum, peach liqueur, mango Chinola, and pineapple).

Floridaman is located 921 Wylie Street Southeast and will open Friday evenings from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday, from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Take a look at the menus here.