Eddie V’s Prime Seafood the Intersection of Fine Dining, Soulful Jazz, and Indulgence Founded in 2000 and part of the Darden Restaurants (NYSE DRI) Specialty Restaurant Group since 2011, Eddie V’s is a premier luxury restaurant anchor for high-performance Regional Malls, Mixed-Use Developments, and Elite Lifestyle Centers. Entering 2026, the brand is executing a strategic expansion into Florida’s high-growth luxury markets, with major openings slated for Naples and Palm Beach Gardens in Spring 2026. Under the operational leadership of Gwen Zimmer, Senior Director of Brand Operations, Eddie V's has mastered the "V-Lounge" concept—a sophisticated cocktail and live-jazz environment that drives high beverage mix and extended dwell times. The 2026 restaurant prototype, ranging from 8,500 to 10,500 sq. ft., emphasizes "glamour-modern" architecture featuring stone, glass, and metal facades, valet-centric entryways, and museum-quality interior finishes including marble and leather. For landlords and developers, Eddie V’s offers the unrivaled credit of Darden and the ability to serve as a destination "Trophy" tenant, consistently ranking as a top-grossing independent-style chain with average unit volumes (AUV) exceeding $9 million.