Photography by on January 20th, 2025 in News

Miami Beach, FL – January 20, 2025 – Robert Rivani, President of Black Lion, has sold the iconic Catch Miami Beach restaurant property in the area’s exclusive South of Fifth neighborhood for $28.2 million—a Florida record for a freestanding restaurant.

Acquired in 2022 for $11.5 million, Black Lion secured a 15-year lease with CATCH, an acclaimed dining destination, shortly after purchase. The property spans an impressive 23,000 square feet, including indoor dining and a rooftop designed by Rockwell Group.

The landmark deal highlights a surging demand for unique, high-value assets in Miami’s thriving real estate market, with Rivani emphasizing CATCH’s transformative impact on the city’s dining scene. The sale, handled by JLL Capital Markets, underscores Black Lion’s knack for high-profile hospitality investments, including Rivani’s recent acquisition of a 160,000-square-foot office building set for luxury transformation.

Rivani sees Miami’s growth as a world-class city and remains committed to shaping its future with bold projects like “The Rivani.”