Miami’s highly anticipated private hospitality project at 830 Brickell has taken a turn, as OKO Group and Tao Group Hospitality have decided to dissolve their joint venture. While the partnership may have ended, the vision for an exclusive dining and lounge experience atop Brickell’s newest office tower is still moving forward.

Partnership Ends, Concept Lives On

In December, Miami-based OKO Group, led by billionaire developer Vlad Doronin, announced a collaboration with Tao Group Hospitality to create Miami Members Hospitality, with the first venue slated for the top two floors of the 830 Brickell office tower. The concept was to feature a Mediterranean restaurant, a private members-only club, and a lounge — all designed to set “a new standard for the city,” as Doronin said at the time.

However, sources have confirmed that the joint venture has since been dissolved. Tao Group stated that both parties “agreed to mutually part ways,” while OKO declined to comment. A source close to the project noted that OKO still intends to open a restaurant and lounge in the prime rooftop space, though without Tao’s involvement.

830 Brickell: A Landmark Tower

Completed last fall after a two-year delay, the 55-story 830 Brickell is the first new standalone office tower in Miami’s Brickell Financial District in over a decade. Developed by OKO Group and London-based Cain International, the building debuted fully leased — a testament to Miami’s pandemic-era corporate migration.

Its tenant roster reads like a who’s who of finance and law, including Corient, Thoma Bravo, Kirkland & Ellis, Banco Master, and Ken Griffin’s Citadel and Citadel Securities.

Not all early commitments survived the delays, however. Rothschild & Co. withdrew its plans for a Miami office, and Winston & Strawn relocated to the Southeast Financial Center instead.

Beyond 830 Brickell

OKO Group and Cain International are no strangers to high-profile Miami developments. Together, they are building the 47-story Una Residences in Brickell and recently completed Missoni Baia, a 57-story luxury condominium in Edgewater.

For Tao Group Hospitality, known for its upscale restaurants and nightlife venues worldwide, the departure from 830 Brickell will not mean the end of its South Florida ambitions. The company already operates Hakkasan Miami at the Fontainebleau and co-owns the trendy Casadonna restaurant in Edgewater with Groot Hospitality.

What’s Next for Brickell’s Sky-High Venue?

While the original partnership is off the table, OKO’s plan to activate the top floors of 830 Brickell remains intact — meaning the district could still see a high-end, members-oriented culinary and nightlife destination. The change in operators may slightly shift the concept, but with the tower’s prime location and sweeping views of Biscayne Bay, expectations remain high.

If executed well, the upcoming venue could become not only a new Brickell hotspot but also a symbolic statement about Miami’s evolving position as a global hub for both business and luxury lifestyle.