Fletchers set to open in Downtown Boca Raton this fall

A new dining, nightlife and private membership concept called Fletchers is slated to open in Downtown Boca Raton in fall 2026. The project pairs celebrity chef Michael Stember with South Florida entrepreneurs Sam Meitus and Jake Marr, aiming to capture the city’s fast-growing young professional crowd.

Why it matters: - Fletchers is designed to combine fine dining, late-night energy and a private club in one Downtown Boca Raton venue. - The opening adds another high-end hospitality option to a market the founders say is growing fast. - The concept targets diners looking for both a restaurant experience and an exclusive social space.

What happened: - Fletchers is scheduled to open in fall 2026 at 133 SE Mizner Boulevard in Downtown Boca Raton. - The venue will span 3,800 square feet and include 120 restaurant seats. - Celebrity chef and former Olympian Michael Stember will lead the kitchen as executive chef and co-founder. - South Florida entrepreneurs Sam Meitus and Jake Marr are co-founders of the project. - The team says more information is available at fletchersboca.com and on Instagram.

The details: - The menu will mix New American cuisine with classic dishes and draw on Japanese and Mediterranean influences. - The kitchen will focus on fresh, healthy dishes made with ingredients sourced locally and globally. - Fletchers will shift from an elevated dining destination into a nightlife-oriented venue as the night goes on. - Fletchers Members Club will operate as a separate private membership space. - The club will have 40 seats, private access, curated amenities, themed evenings and exclusive member benefits. - The release describes the club as a refined setting for guests seeking a more private hangout. - Stember previously founded underground sushi pop-ups in New York and Los Angeles under Sushi Belly Towers. - Stember also created Ponyboy in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, a restaurant known for food and nightlife. - Stember competed in the Sydney Olympics for the U.S. Track Team and still holds Stanford records in the 800m and 1500m.

Between the lines: - The concept is built around Boca Raton’s luxury and nightlife demand, not just destination dining. - The membership club gives Fletchers a second revenue stream and a way to deepen customer loyalty. - The mix of chef pedigree, social positioning and private access suggests the founders want Fletchers to compete as both a restaurant and a status-driven venue. - Sam Meitus said Boca Raton’s growth and influx of companies and young professionals helped inspire the project.

What's next: - Fletchers is expected to open this fall. - The restaurant and members club will begin serving once the Downtown Boca Raton location launches. - The team is positioning the concept as Boca Raton’s premier destination for fine dining and private membership.

The bottom line: - Fletchers is betting that Boca Raton’s growth can support a hybrid of upscale restaurant, nightlife venue and private club under one roof.