Famous Twitch streamer Tfue buys Woody’s Waterfront restaurant on St. Pete Beach
/After 35 years in business, St. Pete Beach’s Woody’s Waterfront shut its doors after Hurricane Helene caused substantial damage to the building in late 2024 | Woody’s Waterfront
Woody’s Waterfront, the restaurant and bar that served St. Pete Beach for 35 years before closing in 2024, now belongs to a social media star.
The 28-year-old Twitch streamer and Florida native Turner Tenney, better known as Tfue, one of the world’s top esports gamers, has purchased the property at 7308 Sunset Way for $2.4 million.
Like many businesses on St. Pete Beach, Woody’s Waterfront sustained severe damage from Hurricane Helene in 2024 and was forced to close.
The laid-back, old-school Florida beach bar was owned by Roxene Riles and Marlo George, whose parents purchased the parcels in 1989 for $526,100.
"We have spent many hours reviewing options and have decided it is time for someone else to build their vision," the owners wrote on social media in January 2025, when they initially listed the property and two adjacent lots overlooking Blind Pass.
The Woody’s Waterfront property is located on Blind Pass with sunset views of the Gulf of Mexico | costar
"We are grateful for each one of you and glad we were able to be a part of you and your family memories,” the post continued.
The restaurant leaves behind a legacy as a beloved destination for both tourists and locals.
The building originally opened in the 1940s as a bait house, selling grab-and-go meals, bait, and beer to local fishermen. In the 1950s, it was renamed Sunset Inn.
Years later, it became the iconic teal-and-pink Woody’s Restaurant and Bar, boasting the tagline “So close to the water your burger’s going to get wet!”
The 2,394-square-foot establishment built a loyal following for its seafood, wings, burgers, margaritas and prized sunset views of the Gulf of Mexico. The hangout regularly hosted live music, trivia games, and “Jeep Night” every Thursday.
Woody’s was known for its seafood, wings, burgers, margaritas | Woody’s Waterfront
The 0.49-acre property is located within the Commercial General-2 (CG-2) zoning district, which allows neighborhood-scale retail, dining, and services with limited intensity.
Although the exact future of the property is unclear, a source familiar with the deal said Tfue plans to open a new restaurant at the site.
Tfue, who gained Internet fame through his skills in Fortnite and has amassed over 11 million followers on Twitch, grew up on Indian Rocks Beach and has previously owned real estate in Florida.
In 2019, Tfue purchased a 5,000-square-foot, five-bedroom home in Largo for $1.25 million. Three years later, he listed the waterfront home for $3.1 million.
The view from Woody’s outdoor patio | Woody’s Waterfront
