December 2022 Miami Restaurant Openings and Closings

The last month of 2022 saw some significant restaurant openings and the closure of two beloved spots.

Giorgio Rapicavoli reopened Eating House. The much-adored Coral Gables restaurant started as an evening pop-up. It achieved much success before closing at its original location. Now, Rapicavoli has opened a much more sophisticated version of the restaurant just a few blocks from the original.

After earning a Michelin star for Stubborn Seed, Jeremy Ford and Grove Bay Hospitality Group have opened a second endeavor. Beauty and the Butcher (named after Ford, “the butcher,” and his daughter, “the beauty”) opened as an upscale neighborhood bistro in Coral Gables.

Finally, Michael Beltran, who earned a Michelin star for Ariete and a Bib Gourmand for Chug’s Diner, opened Brasserie Laurel in Downtown Miami.

Sadly, December saw the closing of the original Shenanigan’s in Hollywood (the much larger Dania Beach location still thrives), and Via Verdi, the charming Italian bistro in Miami’s MiMo District, which closed its doors after serving customers for almost a decade.

Openings

Beauty and the Butcher

6915 Red Rd., Coral Gables
305-665-9661
beautyandthebutchermiami.com

Brasserie Laurel

698 NE First Ave., Miami
305-330-9048
brasserielaurel.com

Eating House

128 Giralda Ave., Coral Gables
786-580-3745
eatinghousemiami.com

Fabel Miami

50 NW 24 St., Miami
305-967-8133
fabelmiami.com

First Watch

3737 NW 87th Ave., Doral
firstwatch.com

Joliet

1209 17th St., Miami Beach
954-857-9277
jolietmiamibeach.com

Just Salad

2346 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Coral Gables
866-673-3757
justsalad.com

Kaia

232 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables
786-362-6997
kaiagreek.com

The Maiz Project

1601 Drexel Ave., Miami Beach
instagram.com/themaizproject

Max’d Out Donuts

14871 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami Beach
maxdoutdonuts.com

Mila Omakase

1636 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach
786-706-0744
milarestaurant.com/milaomakase

Noma Beach at Redfish

9610 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables
305- 668-8788
noma-beach.com

Paperfish Sushi South Beach

432 Española Way, Miami Beach
305-686-0579
paperfishsushi.com

Six Pack Burger

18106 W. Dixie Hwy., Miami
954-850-2280
6PKBurger.com

Sushi By Bou

1300 S. Miami Ave., Miami
954-440-5270
sushibybou.com

Tacombi

1688 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach
305-209-3718
tacombi.com

Tambourine Room

6801 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
305-876-6555
carillonhotel.com

Victoria’s Vinos & Vermouth

3190 Commodore Plz., Miami
304-442-3377
kushhospitality.com

Walrus Rodeo

5143 NE Second Ave., Miami
walrusrodeo.com

Zeru

1395 Brickell Ave., Miami
786-809-1786
zerumiami.com

Closings

• Shenanigans
• Via Verdi

Coming Attractions

Angelo Elia Pizza Bar-opening at  Aventura Parksquare

Anthony’s Runway 84 – reopening soon

Apocalypse BBQ – pop-up opening a brick-and-mortar

Balagan– opening soon

Biscayne Bay Brewing – opening a location in downtown Miami

Black Tap – New York burger and shake restaurant opening in Brickell

Bodega Taqueria – locations in Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, and more coming soon

Bouchon Bistro – Thomas Keller brings his bistro to Coral Gables

Brasamasa – opening in downtown Miami

Brasserie Laurel – Michael Beltran opening a brasserie

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop – automated dumpling shop opening in Wynwood

Café Habana – New York restaurant opening in Brickell

Dream State Brewing – Opening at Sistrunk Marketplace

Eating House – Giorgio Rapicavoli reopening his Coral Gables favorite

Eataly – coming to Miami

El Vecino – Michael Beltran opening a cigar lounge

Etta – Chicago transplant opening at Miami Worldcenter

Esplanade at Aventura – new dining and shopping complex in Aventura with Jarana and more

Dairy Goods – opening first Miami location
Felice – Opening in Brickell

The Forge – David Grutman to reopen this iconic Miami Beach restaurant

Gramps 2 – opening soon

Gramps by the Sea – opening soon

Hell’s Kitchen – Gordon Ramsay brings his reality-themed restaurant to Miami

The Henry – Los Angeles brunch spot opening in Miami

Icebox Cafe – opening in the Falls

Julia & Henry’s – food hall opening in downtown Miami

The Loyal – New York brasserie coming to Miami

Lucky Cat – Gordon Ramsay is bringing his Asian-inspired restaurant to Miami Beach

Mai-Kai – beloved restaurant reopening in the future

Marina Village – Opening in Fort Lauderdale

Ma/re – Opening in Miami

Maple & Ash – Chicago steakhouse opening at Miami Worldcenter

Michy’s Kitchen Shack – Michelle Bernstein opening a fast-casual fried chicken restaurant

News Cafe – iconic South Beach restaurant to reopen

Oro + Elixir – opening in Miami

Pastis – iconic NYC bistro coming to Wynwood

Pubbelly Sushi – expanding with several new locations

Pura Vida – opening in West Palm Beach

Rao’s – classic NYC red sauce restaurant opening in Miami Beach

Sant Ambroeus – opening at Bal Harbour Shops

The Salty – opening in Coconut Grove

Sports & Social – sports bar and entertainment complex opening in Miami

Sprouts Farmers Market – opening in Miami

Sra. Martinez – Michelle Bernstein is bringing back the beloved restaurant

Stalk & Spade – plant-based, fast-casual restaurant coming to South Florida

Sugar Factory – opening at Firestone Garage

Tablé – Antonio Bachour opening a Design District restaurant

Trader Joe’s – opening in Edgewater

Whole Foods Market – opening in Edgewater; proposed megastore in Sunset Harbour and new Fort Lauderdale locations

Wicked Lick – Key West nitro ice cream shop looking to open in Miami