Placida Roadhouse Pub and Pizza has undergone a major transformation over the past two years, evolving from a long-closed bar into a full-service restaurant and neighborhood gathering spot.
Owner Dave Wean, along with silent partners David Diedrick and Leslie Pines, reopened the establishment in January 2024 as a pub, later expanding into the adjacent unit to build a kitchen and install a pizza oven. The pizzeria officially opened in September 2025 after the business secured a restaurant liquor license.
Little Tony’s, a longtime Cape Haze favorite, inspires the pizza recipes with a thin crust and house-made dough and sauce. Dave’s favorites include the meat lover’s pizza and meatball Parmesan subs, featuring hearty, house-made meatballs. The pub also hosts weekly food specials that are posted on Facebook, DJs on Friday nights and karaoke on Saturdays, while maintaining a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
Having owned Juniors for 30 years, Dave said his approach to a successful operation centers on respect and teamwork. “One of the big things is caring and being involved with your employees and treating them with respect,” he said, adding that he strives to run the restaurant “like a family.”
Open daily at 11 a.m., the pizzeria serves until 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Recently partnering with DoorDash to boost food sales, Placida Roadhouse continues working to strengthen its identity as a true restaurant destination, one built on quality food, steady management and a family-style approach to staff and service.
Placida Roadhouse Pub & Pizza is at 3285 Placida Road. Learn more and view their menu at placidaroadhousepubandpizza.com or call 941-688-4051.
