Groot Hospitality is a Miami Beach, Florida-based collective of top restaurants, bars, nightlife ventures, and hotels. Officially formed in 2018 by entrepreneur David Grutman, the company is renowned for creating unique atmospheres of upscale dining, luxe decor, marquee entertainment, and highly shareable, unforgettable moments.
Current Groot Hospitality properties include The Goodtime Hotel, the nightclub LIV in Miami and Las Vegas, LIV Beach Las Vegas, and the restaurants Casadonna (in partnership with Tao Group Hospitality), Gekkō, Komodo, Komodo Dallas, Komodo Las Vegas, Papi Steak, Papi Steak Las Vegas, Strawberry Moon, and Swan. At both the Goodtime Hotel and Swan, Grutman is partnered with multi-hyphenate musician and producer Pharrell Williams. Grutman is also partnered with recording artist and actor Bad Bunny on Gekkō.
Multiple other projects are in the pipeline, including an expansion plan that will bring Groot Hospitality worldwide. As of 2023, Groot Hospitality broadened its reach beyond South Florida with the opening of Komodo Dallas, located in the city’s Epic Development neighborhood. Additional ventures include Las Vegas-based outposts of LIV, Komodo, and Papi Steak, which opened in December of 2023.
Ultimately, Groot Hospitality delivers one-of-a-kind experiences across its locations and activations. By further programming the company’s physical spaces with an immersive, 360-degree approach — including a focus on headline performances and social media moments — we consistently provide our patrons with experiences that are high-energy, high-impact, and highly memorable.
