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Jensen Beach Today
By the People, for the People
Mulligan's Beach House in Jensen Beach Closes After 23 Years
The longtime waterfront restaurant cited high rent as the reason for shutting down.
Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:03am
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The closure of the beloved Mulligan's Beach House in Jensen Beach marks the end of an era for the local community.Jensen Beach TodayMulligan's Beach House, a popular restaurant in downtown Jensen Beach, Florida, has closed its doors after 23 years of operation. The restaurant, which opened in 2002, cited high rent as the primary reason for the closure.
Why it matters
The closure of Mulligan's Beach House marks the end of an era for the Jensen Beach community, which had come to rely on the restaurant as a local landmark and gathering spot along the waterfront. The loss of this long-standing business highlights the challenges that small, independent restaurants face in the face of rising costs and changing market conditions.
The details
Mulligan's Beach House was one of seven locations that made up the Mulligan's Beach House restaurant chain, which was founded in 1997. Over the years, the Jensen Beach location had become a beloved fixture in the community, known for its waterfront views and casual, beachy atmosphere. However, the restaurant's owner, George Hart, cited the high rent as the primary reason for the closure, stating that the lease had become unsustainable.
- Mulligan's Beach House opened in Jensen Beach in 2002.
- The restaurant closed its doors on April 5, 2026, after 23 years of operation.
The players
Mulligan's Beach House
A popular waterfront restaurant that operated in Jensen Beach, Florida for 23 years before closing due to high rent.
George Hart
The owner of Mulligan's Beach House, who cited the high cost of the restaurant's lease as the primary reason for its closure.
What they’re saying
“The high rent was just too much to sustain the business anymore.”
— George Hart, Owner, Mulligan's Beach House
What’s next
The closure of Mulligan's Beach House leaves only two of the original seven Mulligan's Beach House locations still in operation. The future of the remaining restaurants is uncertain, as they may also face similar challenges with rising costs and changing market conditions.
The takeaway
The closure of Mulligan's Beach House in Jensen Beach is a reminder of the difficulties that small, independent restaurants face in today's economic climate. As costs continue to rise, particularly for rent, many beloved local establishments may be forced to shut their doors, leaving communities to grapple with the loss of these important gathering places.
