Fight for E.R Bradley's: Longtime West Palm Beach restaurant under pressure to sell for proposed park
By Wilkine Brutus
April 22, 2026 at 2:55 PM EDT
A longtime waterfront restaurant in West Palm Beach says it has spent several months under pressure to give up its property for a proposed park near Flagler Drive, according to The Palm Beach Post.
Owners of the 42-year-old restaurant, E.R Bradley’s Saloon, claim they were even threatened with eminent domain by the city – , which refers to the government's ability to force a sale of private property for a public project.
That option is currently not being considered.
The park plan is backed by developers Related Ross and initially required E.R Bradley’s Saloon to sell or relocate their property to make space for the park.
Mayor Keith James also recently told the Palm Beach Post that while the city considered acquiring the space, eminent domain is likely off the table.
Negotiations between the city and restaurant are ongoing,a. And park plan details have not yet been made public.
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Owners of the 42-year-old restaurant, E.R Bradley’s Saloon, claim they were even threatened with eminent domain by the city – , which refers to the government's ability to force a sale of private property for a public project.
That option is currently not being considered.
The park plan is backed by developers Related Ross and initially required E.R Bradley’s Saloon to sell or relocate their property to make space for the park.
Mayor Keith James also recently told the Palm Beach Post that while the city considered acquiring the space, eminent domain is likely off the table.
Negotiations between the city and restaurant are ongoing,a. And park plan details have not yet been made public.
READ MORE: Augmented reality is giving visitors an immersive way to explore downtown West Palm Beach
This is a News In Brief report. Visit WLRN News for in-depth reporting from South Florida and Florida news.