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New Restaurants & Bars in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale's newest restaurants, bars, and cafes — openings, menus, and chef moves, covered as they happen.
Updated August 21, 2026
Coral Springs
Pavlova Co. opens in Coral Springs with meringues, cannoli, and Dubai pistachio
The dessert shop at 7610 Wiles Road serves filled-to-order cannoli, obleas, fruit pavlovas, and Dubai-inspired pistachio creations.
Aug 21, 2026
Coral Springs
Chris and Kim Shin open Broward's first Paris Baguette in Coral Springs
The husband-and-wife team debuts the Korean-founded bakery chain at 3326 N. University Drive inside the Cornerstone center.
Aug 19, 2026
Fort Lauderdale
Nove opens on Middle River Drive near The Galleria with house-made pasta
Nove at 915 Middle River Drive serves rotating pasta, Italian bakery items, espresso, and wine in a casual sharing-plate setting.
Aug 18, 2026
Las Olas
Calaveras Cantina expands to Las Olas Marina with a custom waterfront build
The Jupiter and Boca Raton chain is constructing a purpose-built Fort Lauderdale cantina at the newly redeveloped marina, with completion expected in 2027.
Aug 14, 2026
Miami
LandShark Bar & Grill opens inside Dolphin Mall, its first Miami location
Margaritaville's bar-and-grill concept brings burgers, seafood, and weekend live music to Dolphin Mall.
Aug 8, 2026
Las Olas
Little Hen opens English-inspired café on Las Olas
The garden-inspired café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and afternoon tea on Fort Lauderdale's main boulevard.
Aug 7, 2026
South Beach
Yardbird closes its Lenox Avenue original after 15 years in South Beach
The James Beard-nominated Southern restaurant on Lenox Avenue shut down without a public explanation after a 15-year run.
Aug 6, 2026
Coconut Grove
Miami Slice takes over Harry's Pizzeria space on McFarlane Road in Coconut Grove
The Miami thin-crust pizza brand targets a late August or early September debut at 2996 McFarlane Road, across from CocoWalk.
Aug 5, 2026
Fort Lauderdale
Ella's Coffee House expands to Fort Lauderdale
The Plantation-founded café, with six South Florida locations since 2016, is opening its first Fort Lauderdale address.
Aug 4, 2026
Little Havana
Estrella family opens Star Burger on Calle Ocho with beef from its Texas ranch
Star Burger on Calle Ocho serves grass-fed smash burgers made with beef sourced from the Estrella family's own Texas ranch.
Aug 2, 2026
Hollywood
Butcher Avi Dadon opens Meat Master Burger beside his Hollywood butchery
Avi Dadon's 650-sq-ft kosher burger counter at 6770 Stirling Road targets a mid-to-late August opening.
Jul 31, 2026
Hollywood
Meat Master Burger opens on Stirling Road next to Dadon's Hollywood butchery
Butcher Avi Dadon's 650-square-foot counter-service concept targets mid-to-late August at 6770 Stirling Road.
Jul 31, 2026
Sunrise
Pink Palm Creamery opens on Sunset Strip in Sunrise
Pink Palm Creamery opens September 1 at 10059 Sunset Strip with small-batch ice cream, loaded milkshakes, and dirty sodas.
Jul 29, 2026
Las Olas
Sweetwaters debuts inside Huizenga Park on Las Olas this fall
The coastal restaurant fills 9,640 square feet inside Huizenga Park at 32 E. Las Olas, targeting a fall 2026 opening.
Jul 27, 2026
South Miami
Flight West opens on Sunset Drive with chef Juan Suazo and 350-plus whiskeys
Chef Juan Suazo, formerly of KYU and Komodo, leads a live-fire kitchen and 350-plus whiskeys on Sunset Drive in South Miami.
Jul 24, 2026
MiMo District
Burgers & Shakes takes over Biscayne's General Tire Building, opening August 4
The concept moves into the 1954 MiMo glass-front landmark at 5600 Biscayne that housed Andiamo Pizza for 23 years.
Jul 23, 2026
Coral Gables
Quintín brings its Madrid all-day dining and market format to Coral Gables' Ponce Park
The Madrid restaurant and gourmet market concept is expected to open at Ponce Park in early 2028.
Jul 22, 2026
Pompano Beach
Sports & Social plans 18,000-sq-ft sports bar at Pompano Beach's The Pomp
The 18,000-sq-ft venue at The Pomp will include a media wall, multiple bars, and interactive games, joining existing tenant Topgolf.
Jul 22, 2026
Las Olas
Kapow Noodle Bar takes over former Elba space on SE 6th Ave in first Broward move
The Palm Beach County Southeast Asian concept is headed to 250 SE 6th Ave near Las Olas, its first Broward County address.
Jul 21, 2026
Plantation
Neo Coffee and Kava plans August debut in Plantation
The alcohol-free café and kava bar plans to open in Plantation this August with two bars and spirit-free cocktails.
Jul 15, 2026
Miami Beach
Haiku founder Jess Varughese opens Tokyo-style Neapolitan pizzeria in Miami Beach
The 65-seat fast-casual concept from Jess Varughese and Tokyo pizzaiolo Chef Bun is planned for Miami Beach this October.
Jul 15, 2026
Brickell
Carrot Express opens second Brickell location at Brickell Plaza this fall
The Miami-born fast-casual chain, founded in 1993, is adding 72 seats at Brickell Plaza with a fall 2026 opening planned.
Jul 12, 2026
Coral Springs
P Hospitality's Ember & Vine opens at Coral Springs' Sawgrass Center on July 27
Eddie and Christina Pozzuoli's P Hospitality Management opens Ember & Vine at Sawgrass Center in Coral Springs on July 27.
Jul 12, 2026
Fort Lauderdale
Barchetta, a coastal Italian chophouse, opens at Omni Fort Lauderdale this fall
The Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel will host Barchetta, a coastal Italian chophouse with an Intracoastal-facing dining room, planned for fall 2026.
Jul 9, 2026
Edgewater
Daniel's Steakhouse expands to Miami's Edgewater with an 11,500-sq-ft Biscayne Bay address
Gioia Hospitality Group brings Daniel's Steakhouse to its third South Florida market with a waterfront address on Biscayne Bay.
Jul 7, 2026
Davie
Puffles expands to Davie with Hong Kong egg waffles and Taiwanese bubble tea
The dessert concept is bringing made-to-order bubble waffles and premium ice cream to Broward County.
Jul 7, 2026
Plantation
Potbelly Sandwich Shop files permits for Plantation Pointe
The Chicago-born toasted sandwich chain is moving into Broward County with a permit filing at Plantation Pointe in Plantation.
Jul 1, 2026
Fort Lauderdale
Caviar Club debuts a members-only American steakhouse concept in Fort Lauderdale
The private-membership concept pairs a luxury steakhouse with concierge service, led by Chef Jeremy Loya and Lindsay Shapiro.
Jun 30, 2026
Miami
Big Chicken lands inside Elev8 Fun Miami, with Tampa location to follow
Shaquille O'Neal's chicken sandwich brand will anchor the dining program at Elev8 Fun's South Florida entertainment complex.
Jun 29, 2026
Hialeah
The Cuban Oven is opening at 395 E. 1st Ave. in Hialeah
The Cuban Oven is bringing made-from-scratch Cuban comfort food to 395 E. 1st Ave. in Hialeah.
Jun 27, 2026
Coral Way
Katana Sushi opens on Coral Way, expanding its Miami footprint
The sushi brand has debuted a new Coral Way location serving nigiri, sashimi, and specialty rolls, per its Instagram.
Jun 26, 2026
Miami Beach
City Food Hall takes over former Time Out Market on Lincoln Road
The incoming food hall cites local restaurant concepts and a summer 2026 debut at the Lincoln Road address.
Jun 24, 2026
Las Olas
Platea Prime Steakhouse & Ceviche Bar takes over former Terrace Grill near Las Olas
The Peruvian-inspired steakhouse and ceviche concept is set to open in the former Terrace Grill space near Las Olas Boulevard.
Jun 23, 2026
Wynwood
Kush Wynwood reopens this summer after four-year renovation
The Wynwood burger institution returns with a greatest-hits menu, a new 12-seat bar, and studio apartments above the historic building.
Jun 22, 2026
Fort Lauderdale
Ryan McKeown's Peppi's Pizza opens its first Broward location on Sunrise Boulevard
Peppi's Pizza, Ryan McKeown's One Bite-reviewed slice shop, opens its first Broward County location on Sunrise Boulevard this September.
Jun 22, 2026
Wynwood
Paris Baguette opens its first Miami location at Strata Wynwood
The South Korean chain's 3,000-square-foot café — with a 30-seat patio — marks its first foothold in South Florida.
Jun 21, 2026
Pembroke Pines
Cao Bakery & Café takes over Char-Hut's longtime Taft Street space in Pembroke Pines
The Cuban bakery-café concept from the Vicky Bakery family is taking over a longtime Char-Hut space on Taft Street.
Jun 17, 2026
Pembroke Pines
Cao Bakery & Café takes over former Char-Hut on Taft Street in Pembroke Pines
The South Florida Cuban café chain, backed by the family behind Vicky Bakery, is expanding into Pembroke Pines.
Jun 17, 2026
Fort Lauderdale
Miami's Motek expands to Fort Lauderdale with its first Broward County location
Motek, the Miami all-day Mediterranean café, is targeting an oceanfront Fort Lauderdale space for a November 2026 opening.
Jun 16, 2026
Coral Springs
Gary Rack's Farmhouse Kitchen expands to Coral Springs' Cornerstone development
The 8,000-square-foot Coral Springs outpost is Farmhouse Kitchen's largest location to date, opening June 15 at Cornerstone.
Jun 15, 2026
Las Olas
The Restaurant People takes over the former Mango's on Las Olas with NAIA
The hospitality group behind YOLO and Boatyard plans a Mediterranean-Asian concept at 904 E. Las Olas Blvd for October 2026.
Jun 12, 2026
Wynwood
Kalye Eats debuts Filipino street food at Wynwood's 1-800-LUCKY
The team behind Lutong Pinoy brings ube bun burgers, Ilocos empanadas, and lechon belly to the Wynwood food hall.
Jun 9, 2026
Fort Lauderdale
Carousel Club confirms it stays open on Fort Lauderdale's waterfront
The outdoor venue dispels closing concerns and positions itself as a watch-party destination ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Jun 8, 2026
Coral Springs
The Great Greek opens in Coral Springs
The Mediterranean fast-casual chain has opened its newest South Florida location in Coral Springs, per the operator's announcement.
Jun 7, 2026
Hollywood
Kook's Conch Fritters debuts in Hollywood with St. Kitts family recipes
Female veteran Cassius launches her handcrafted conch fritter and salad vendor on June 10 in Hollywood.
Jun 4, 2026
Fort Lauderdale
Kaya Nightclub opens in Fort Lauderdale with steakhouse, cigar lounge, and VIP nightlife under one roof
Angelo DiPietro's multi-concept venue debuts June 5 in Broward County with a members-only cigar club and high-end bottle service.
Jun 3, 2026
Coral Springs
Giardino Gourmet Salads brings its build-your-own concept to Coral Springs
The South Florida chain is expanding to Coral Springs with salads, wraps, bowls, and a summer deli sandwich launch.
Jun 3, 2026
Fort Lauderdale Beach
MAASS retains its Michelin Star at the Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale for a second straight year
Chef Ryan Ratino's tasting-menu program earns consecutive recognition as sister restaurant Evelyn's holds its spot on the Michelin Guide's Recommended list.
Jun 2, 2026
Parkland
La Boulangerie Boul'Mich expands to Parkland's Riverstone Shoppes
La Boulangerie Boul'Mich, Miami's French-Latin bakery-café, is opening at the Riverstone Shoppes in Parkland.
Jun 1, 2026
Las Olas
Amal Lebanese to open first Broward location on Las Olas in fall 2026
The internationally recognized Lebanese restaurant, already established in Miami, is bringing its mezze-and-grills concept to Fort Lauderdale's Las Olas Boulevard.
May 29, 2026
Parkland
Sababa Hummus House announces Parkland debut at Waterways Shops
The fast-casual Mediterranean concept will bring hummus bowls, shawarma, and pita sandwiches to the northern Broward shopping center.
May 28, 2026
Downtown Fort Lauderdale
The Carousel Club announces summer closure on Fort Lauderdale's downtown riverfront
The open-air waterfront venue confirmed it will close later this summer, ending a multi-year run of riverfront events and live music.
May 27, 2026
Coral Springs
Ember & Vine targets a July open in Coral Springs with a Napa-themed open-hearth kitchen
Eddie and Christina Pozzuoli — the operators behind Dear Olivia and Eddie + Vinny's — take the former Angelo Elia space in Sawgrass Center with sixteen self-serve wine dispensers and a globally inspired all-day menu.
May 25, 2026
Las Olas
La Felicità announces Italian concept for Las Olas
The upscale Italian-inspired operator announced the concept via Instagram; no confirmed address or opening timeline has been shared.
May 24, 2026
Downtown Hollywood
Common Room brings a Brooklyn-themed speakeasy to Downtown Hollywood at 2032 Harrison Street
BOL Hospitality Group's second Hollywood concept layers executive chef Tanya Evans's American comfort menu over an invite-only hidden lounge.
May 22, 2026
Downtown Hollywood
BOL Hospitality Group opens Common Room speakeasy on Harrison Street in Hollywood
BOL Hospitality Group is bringing a speakeasy-style restaurant and cocktail bar to 2032 Harrison St. in Downtown Hollywood.
May 22, 2026
Coral Springs
Long Island Bagel Cafe takes over Hurricane Grill & Wings space in Coral Springs
Long Island Bagel Cafe is taking over the former Hurricane Grill & Wings space in Coral Springs for a May opening.
May 22, 2026
Fort Lauderdale
Little Hen expands its South Florida brunch café to Fort Lauderdale
South Florida brunch brand Little Hen is opening a Fort Lauderdale location, with no address or opening date announced.
May 21, 2026
Las Olas
Skinny Louie expands north from Miami to 401 Las Olas Blvd, targeting Q3 2026
The South Beach Wine & Food Festival's 'Very Best Burger' winner is planning a Fort Lauderdale debut at 401 Las Olas Blvd.
May 20, 2026
Pembroke Pines
El Machetico opens its first Broward location in Pembroke Pines
The Colombian chain known for its XL bandeja paisa and Miami-Dade following enters Broward County this May.
May 19, 2026
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FOOD · SOUTH BEACH
Zebra Club opens beneath Townhouse Hotel with Michelle Bernstein and Naren Young
The supper club takes over the former Bond Street Lounge at 150 20th Street, targeting a September opening.
Aug 20, 2026
FOOD · HOLLYWOOD
Keke's Breakfast Cafe opens 150-seat location in Hollywood
The Florida breakfast chain is opening a 150-seat restaurant in Hollywood, per the brand's Instagram announcement.
Jul 18, 2026
FOOD · FLAGLER VILLAGE
Miami's Midorie Sushi opens at The Arcadian in Fort Lauderdale's Flagler Village
Midorie Sushi debuts a 50-seat room at The Arcadian in Flagler Village, with fish flown daily from Tokyo's Toyosu Market.
Jun 23, 2026
FOOD · LAS OLAS
Kapow Noodle Bar takes the former Elba space on SE 6th Avenue near Las Olas
Sub-Culture Restaurant Group's Pan-Asian concept is planned for the former Elba address on SE 6th Avenue, targeting late 2026.
Jun 19, 2026
FOOD · CORAL SPRINGS
Arun's Indian Kitchen Taco Masala touts deal pricing at its Coral Springs location
The operator at 10278 Sample Road runs an Indian-taco fusion concept recently cited on Instagram for standout deal pricing in Broward County.
Jun 10, 2026
FOOD · HALLANDALE BEACH
Casa Pescado, backed by AIM Hospitality Group, opens in Hallandale Beach this fall
The New York-backed modern Japanese concept brings sushi and omakase-inspired dining to Broward County.
Jun 8, 2026