Cheeky’s, located on 2823 Central Ave., the new seafood shack andraw bar is the latest concept from Nate Siegel, the Tampa talent behind Willa’s and Willa’s Provisions.
Cheeky’s will serve up East Coast oysters, local seafood from the Gulf of Mexico, chowders, fresh salads, and rotating daily specials for lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, and a lively happy hour.
The restaurant will also offer frozen drinks, classic cocktails, beers, and natural wines, plus plenty of spirit-free options for the sober-curious crowd.
Designed as a welcoming, family and dog-friendly hangout, Cheeky’s aims to fit right in with its Grand Central neighbors like Baba, Wild Child, Dog Bar and Mutts and Martinis. Cheeky’s
The concept was first announced at the end of 2023. As previously reported, it will include a 20-seat horseshoe-shaped bar in the space where Central Avenue’s China Finders building closed in the summer of 2022.
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Update 4/29/25: Cheeky’s name and menu focus changed from “a fish & chicken shack” to “seafood restaurant and raw bar” after its initial announcement. Mentions of fried chicken have been removed.
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This article appears in Apr 10-16, 2025.