March 2021 Miami Restaurant Openings and Closings

Find the many flavors of Tel Aviv at chef Sam Gorenstein's new restaurant, Abba. Photo courtesy of Abba Telavivian Kitchen/Sam Gorenstein

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As Miamians detect a glimmer of light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, restaurants in the area continue to open at a feverish pace.

Notable March 2021 debuts include Abba Telavivian Kitchen, which offers Mediterranean breakfast and lunch inside a cozy house; and Salvaje, a stylish Japanese spot in midtown.

Sadly, Wynwood has lost one of its defining establishments with the closing of Wood Tavern. The beloved dive bar closed in mid-March. Barbarella Dadeland, a bistro that opened during the pandemic, has also closed.

In April, Miamians can look forward to the opening of Strawberry Moon — a collaboration between David Grutman and Pharrell Williams inside the Goodtime Hotel. Firestone Garage, another Grutman venture, is slated to open soon as well.

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Bubusan Japanese takeout is now available in Miami.

Photo courtesy of Plan Do See

Openings

• Abba Telavivian Kitchen. 864 Commerce St., Miami Beach; 305-902-3477; abbatlv.com.
• Bubusan.161 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach; 786-672-0535; delivery only; eatlikebubu.com.
• Cafe Americano. 1776 Collins Ave., Miami Beach 786-698-4186 cafeamericano.com.
• Esmé Miami Beach Hotel. 11438 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 305-809-8050; esmehotel.com.
• Gitano Miami at Casa Faena. 3500 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 786-655-5600; faena.com.
• Mamma Parmigiana. Delivery only; ubereats.com.
  
• Okami. 156 NE 41st St., Miami; 786-801-1969; okami-miami.com.
• Perl. 2420 Miami Gardens Dr., North Miami Beach 786-654-2854; perlrestaurant.com.
• Plant Theory Creative Cuisine. 723 Lincoln Ln., Miami Beach; 786-872-1901;              planttheorycreative.takeout7.com.
• Quore. 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura; quoregelato.com.
• Salvaje.101 NE 34th St., Miami; 786-622-9911; miami.salvake.world.
• Seasy. 136 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables; 786-703-5143; seasycoralgables.com.
• SimplyGood Pizza. 723 Lincoln Lane N., Miami Beach; simplygoodpizza.com.
• Tigre Miami. 620 NE 78th St., Miami; 305-456-9540; tigre.miami.
• Time Out Market Miami. 1601 Drexel Ave., Miami; timeoutmarket.com/miami.
• Wynwood Marketplace. 2250 Northwest Second Ave., Miami; wynwood-marketplace.com.
• Yeasty Brews. 3944 NW 19th St., Lauderhill 754-223-2198 yeastybrews.com.

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Opening night at Wood Tavern nine years ago.

Photo by Logan Fazio

Closings

• Barbarella Dadeland
• Wood Tavern

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Winker's Diner at Firestone Garage, opening soon.

Rendering courtesy of Groot Hospitality/Carma Connected

Coming Attractions

• Afishionado - Jeremy Ford to open seafood restaurant
• Angelo Elia Pizza Bar - Opening at Aventura ParkSquare
• Avra Estiatorio Miami at the Estates at Acqualina - Opening soon
• The Baked Bear - Coming to Wynwood and Sawgrass Mills
• Barbakoa - Eileen Andrade opening a restaurant at the Doral Yard
• Benh Mi - Opening soon
• Biscayne Bay Brewing - Opening a location, in downtown Miami
• Bonci - Roman-style pizza to open at Cube Wynwood
• Botanico Gin - Opening in CocoWalk
• Brasamasa - Opening in downtown Miami
• Ceiba - Mead coming to Miami
• Champion Burger - New burger concept from the Coyo Taco people
• Chèvre Miami - Cheese shops coming to Miami
• Ch'i - Opening in Brickell City Centre
• Delray Beach Market - Massive food hall opening soon
• Dogfish Head - Opening up in former Concrete Beach space
• Esplanade at Aventura - New dining and shopping complex in Aventura with Jarana and more
• Firestone Garage - Three concepts under one roof by Groot Hospitality
• Forte - Chef Adrianne Calvo is opening an Italian restaurant in Coral Gables
• Gramps 2 - Opening soon
• Gramps by the Sea - Opening 2021
• Icebox Cafe - Opening in the Falls
• Ironside Bakery - Fresh bread coming to Miami
• John Martin’s Irish Pub - Returning to Coral Gables
• La Bottega - Opening in 2021
• La Industria Bakery & Cafe at Bayside Marketplace - NIcky Jam opening a brunch spot
• Los Felix and Krus Kitchen - Both opening in Coconut Grove
• The Loyal - New York brasserie coming to Miami
• Manjay - Opening food truck and brick and mortar
• Margot - Bar Lab opening a wine bar in downtown Miami (pop-up now open)
• Marlins Park Beer Garden - The baseball stadium will get a beer garden
• The Oasis - A massive multi-use food and drink venue is opening in Wynwood
• Off Site - Steve Santana (Taquiza) and Adam Darnell (Boxelder) opening a nanobrewery in Little Haiti
• Osteria Morini - Opening at the Kimpton Hotel Palomar
• Pastis - Iconic NYC bistro coming to Wynwood.
• Pura Vida - Opening in West Palm Beach
• Sexy Fish - Opening in Brickell
• Shoma Bazaar - Food hall opening in Doral
• Sky Yard Rooftop + Bar - Opening at the Lincoln Eatery
• South Beach Brewing Company - Opening soon
• Sprouts Farmers Market - Coming to Miami
• Strawberry Moon - Opening at the Goodtime Hotel
• Sushi Garage - Opening in CocoWalk
• Sweetgreen - Healthy chain opening Miami locations
• Trader Joe's - Sources say locations are opening in Coral Gables and Edgewater
• Tropezon - Tapas bar opening in South Beach
• True Food Kitchen - Health-driven restaurant and bar opening at the Falls
• Whole Foods Market - Proposed megastore in Sunset Harbour and new Fort Lauderdale locations
• ZZ's Sushi Bar - The people who brought Carbone to Miami Beach are opening a Design District sushi bar