Moore Fire Grill in Coral Springs shuts down after five years in business but owners are already planning their next culinary venture
Coral Springs, Florida – A beloved Southern-style restaurant known for its bold flavors, scratch-made dishes, and heartfelt hospitality has closed its doors after five years — but the story isn’t over just yet.
Moore Fire Grill, the labor of love created by husband-and-wife duo Dayne and Christina Moore, has officially shut down operations in Coral Springs. The closure, announced this week, comes as the result of ongoing financial challenges, but the couple says this is only the beginning of a new chapter.
For the Moores, the restaurant wasn’t just a business — it was a dream built from years of working in fast-paced, high-pressure kitchens. The couple first met while working together at Emeril Lagasse’s South Beach restaurant, and later continued to hone their craft at the iconic Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables. Although both eventually found steady work in corporate kitchens, they never stopped thinking about doing things their own way.
“I was miserable at my job. I couldn’t create and do what I wanted,” Dayne said.
That desire to break free and cook with passion led them to open Moore Fire Grill in 2020, starting humbly as a ghost kitchen tucked inside a Sunrise warehouse. That early phase gave them space to experiment, offering soulful dishes like ribs, gumbo, meatloaf, and muffulettas — all made from scratch, all deeply rooted in the flavors they grew up with.
By 2022, their business had grown enough to justify moving into a brick-and-mortar location in Coral Springs. They settled into a cozy 32-seat spot at 6291 West Sample Road, equipping it with a top-tier smoker-oven system that let them cook with precision and consistency.
“We made a menu based on what we like to eat,” Christina said.
Every part of the restaurant’s operation — from cooking and customer service to social media and cleaning — was handled by the Moores themselves, often with help from their young son. It was an all-in family effort. The long days were tough, but the joy of serving food made with love kept them going.
Even as they announce the restaurant’s closure, the Moores aren’t walking away from the kitchen entirely. They’re shifting focus toward building a new culinary venture, beginning with their own line of sauces and seasonings, and possibly something bigger down the road.
“This isn’t the end of Moore Fire Grill, just a pivot,” the couple wrote on social media. “We’ll see you again soon.”
To help fund their next step, the Moores have launched a GoFundMe campaign, giving loyal fans and food lovers a chance to support the evolution of their brand:
https://gofund.me/f5782c7b
For now, the familiar smells of smoked meats and Southern spices may be missing from Sample Road, but the Moores’ passion hasn’t faded. They’ve faced setbacks, but their commitment to sharing bold, soulful food with the world is far from over.
And if their story so far is any indication, Moore Fire Grill — or whatever it becomes next — will rise again.
https://gofund.me/f5782c7b
