Aviv opened in South Beach by acclaimed chef Michael Solomonov.
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March in Miami wasn’t just about spring breakers, Ultra Music Festival, and bumper-to-bumper traffic; it was also full of awesome restaurant openings-a whopping 18, to be exact.
Kicking things off, we had the highly anticipated opening of Aviv in South Beach by the acclaimed chef Michael Solomonov, who brought his Mediterranean cuisine inspired by Tel Aviv to the 1 Hotel South Beach. Then came the opening of Maple & Ash in downtown Miami, the high-end Chicago steakhouse that opened in downtown Miami with martinis and seafood towers, and Uchiko South Beach, serving delicious Japanese fare. But smaller restaurants opened, as well, like Mutra in North Miami, which is redefining kosher dining for a modern palate, and Novatore in Wynwood, which blends Italian tradition with modern flair, Michelin-starred chefs, and bold flavors.
For those with a sweet tooth, it was an especially exciting month. New York City’s Van Leeuwen ice cream made its Florida debut on March 20 in Miami Beach with its signature French-style ice cream (including a special Key Lime Pie flavor crafted just for Miami in collaboration with Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop). Meanwhile, Parlor Doughnuts opened in Fort Lauderdale on March 15, selling its famous layered, croissant-like doughnuts in various fun flavors.
Hungry yet? Let’s dig into the 18 new spots across Miami, Fort Lauderdale – and even down to the Florida Keys.
Finnegan’s Road: After more than two decades of pouring pints and building community on Lincoln Road, Finnegan’s Road has called last call – for good. The beloved neighborhood bar, known for its loyal regulars and laid-back vibe, shuttered its doors on Friday, March 28, after 25 years in business.
Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ is coming to South Florida for the first time.
The Bazaar by José Andrés The chef’s popular Miami restaurant will reopen in South Beach this year
Big Chicken Chicken-centric, fast-casual concept from former Miami Heat center Shaquille O’Neal Boustan Montréal’s largest shawarma chain will open first U.S. spot in Miami with pitas, bowls, and salads BondSt Famed South Beach sushi spot from the 2000s is reopening in Miami after closing in 2013 BurgerFi and Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza dual concept coming to Miami Worldcenter Burgers & Shakes Local burger chain will open in late 2025 once Andiamo Pizza moves on Biscayne Boulevard Buccan Palm Beach’s popular modern American bistro will make its Miami debut in Coral Gables in 2025 Cava Plantation and Hialeah Gardens The popular Mediterranean chain is opening in South Florida China Grill Legendary Asian-fusion restaurant that closed in 2012 will reopen at Bal Harbour Shops in the next two years Chop Steakhouse & Bar Canadian steakhouse will open in Coconut Grove at the former location of the Key Club Delicias de España Legendary Spanish restaurant and market will open in downtown South Miami in 2025 Earl’s Kitchen & Bar Coming to Miami Worldcenter in 2025 Eataly Aventura Opening Spring 2025 Eataly West Palm Beach Opening Fall 2025 Fooq’s The beloved downtown Miami spot that closed three years ago will reopen in Little River in early 2025 Gaia Greek-Mediterranean hotspot will open in Miami’s South of Fifth neighborhood in early 2025 H&H Bagels Opening five locations in Miami throughout 2025 and 2026 Hereford Grill Popular Miami steakhouse reopen spring 2025 by the owner of Zucca in Coral Gables Hills Cafe An employee of the former Beverly Hills Café is bringing back the beloved restaurant Insomnia Cookies Late-night cookies and ice cream sandwiches is headed for Wynwood on April 16 Juvia Miami staple with rooftop views coming to Miami Worldcenter in 2025 La Pecora Bianca trendy Italian spot from NYC is opening in Miami this year with its popular vodka sauce rigatoni Melting Pot The fondue chain is opening a second Miami location in 2025 in Coral Gables Miami Dumpling Shop Contactless dumpling shop coming to Miami Worldcenter Niño Gordo TheArgentinian hotspot is opening in Wynwood this April Pastis Palm Beach
PopUp Bagels Delray Beach Viral Connecticut bagel shop known for loaded bagels is opening in Delray this summer PopUp Bagels Brickell and Aventura Viral bagel shop is coming to Aventura and Brickell after opening in Delray Prince Street Pizza New York square pie pizza shop opening in Miami Beach in 2025 Raising Cane’s Opening in Coral Gables along Coral Way Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ The legendary Southern barbecue spot is opening its first Florida location in Miami Serafina NYC-based Italian restaurant coming to Miami Worldcenter Shoma Bazaar Hialeah Doral food hall opening a second location Solana is set to open in the summer of 2025 at the rooftop of the Standard Residences in Midtown Stalk & Spade Plant-based, fast-casual restaurant coming to South Florida Sushi Garage Popular sushi spot will open at the Standard Residences in Midtown in 2025 Sweetwaters New restaurant from Rusty Pelican owners headed for Huizenga Park in Fort Lauderdale Thomas Keller The master chef is opening a restaurant in Palm Beach in 2025 Voodoo Doughnut The popular West Coast and Midwest dessert shop is opening its first SoFlo location in Miami
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Nicole Lopez-Alvar is the food editor of Miami New Times, a position she has been honored to take on since December 2023. Prior to her work at Miami New Times, she was a digital journalist covering breaking news, restaurants, arts, and culture at WPLG Local 10 News and WSVN 7 News. When she’s not writing about restaurants and chefs for her day job, Nicole can be found blogging about food on her personal Instagram account. Nicole received a BS in communications from the University of Miami, where she studied broadcast journalism. Readers might have seen her on the 23rd season of ABC’s The Bachelor and the sixth season of Bachelor in Paradise.
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