7 Most Anticipated Miami Restaurants Opening This Spring

While we wait for the highly anticipated openings of Fooq's and Rodney Scott's Whole Hod BBQ (both in Little River), foodies in Miami and Fort Lauderdale are absolutely in for a treat come this spring.

From the long-awaited opening of Eataly's first Florida location at Aventura Mall to not one or two but three Asian-inspired barbecue restaurants opening in Wynwood and Fort Lauderdale, the hot new spots coming to South Florida this spring are sure to be bold and full of flavor. Plus, the ever-so-popular Prince Street Pizza is opening its long-awaited South Beach location in late spring for those craving a new pizza spot.

Without further ado, here are the seven most highly anticipated restaurant openings of spring 2025 in Miami.

Eataly Aventura (Opening Spring 2025)

Eataly shocked readers over the summer of 2024 when New Times broke the story that the food hall would open at Aventura Mall in the spring of 2025. The Aventura location will be the first Florida location of Eataly. The Italian food hall is currently operating in more than 50 locations across 15 countries worldwide and has 12 North American locations. These locations include Italy, the United States, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Germany, Great Britain, France, Sweden, Turkey, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia. 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura; aventuramall.com/dining/eataly.

Hereford Grill (Opening Spring 2025)

Hereford Grill, a longtime Miami steakhouse for over twenty years, will make its grand comeback this spring. The steakhouse will reopen under new ownership at 782 NW 42nd Ave. near Flagami in northwest Miami-Dade. It closed in 2022 after 25 years in business and is now owned by Da Silva Hospitality (DSH), the group behind Zucca in Coral Gables. 782 NW 42nd Ave., Miami; herefordgrill.com.

Niño Gordo in Wynwood (Opening April 2025)

Argentinian hotspot Niño Gordo, which blends Argentine cuisine with flavors from east and southeast Asia, will open in Miami this April, bringing its "high-voltage flavors, rebellious energy, and retro-sci-fi vibes" to Wynwood. Ranked no. 43 in Latin America's 50 Best list in 2023, the theatrical restaurant will be complete with anime aesthetics, spicy dishes, and Dekotora, a late-night cocktail den inspired by Japan's decked-out trucks. 112 NW 28th St., Miami; instagram.com/xniniogordomiax.

Prince Street Pizza in South Beach (Opening Late Spring 2025)

Following the success of its Miami pop-up in Wynwood, where it still operates a ghost kitchen via UberEats, the renowned NYC pizzeria Prince Street Pizza is bringing its famous Sicilian-style slices and Neapolitan-inspired pies to Lincoln Road. Since debuting in New York City in 2012, the brand has expanded to locations in New York City, Toronto, Chicago, Las Vegas, and across Southern California. The Lincoln Road outpost will mark its first brick-and-mortar location in Florida, serving up its iconic, cult-favorite recipes in the heart of Miami Beach. 521 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach; locations.princestreetpizza.com/miami.

Serafina in Downtown Miami (Opening Early April 2025)

Serafina, a popular New York-based Italian restaurant brand founded in 1995, is set to open at Miami Worldcenter in early April. Known for its pasta, wood-fired pizzas, and lively atmosphere, the chain has expanded internationally since its founding by Italian restaurateurs Fabio Granato and Vittorio Assaf. The new space at Miami Worldcenter is expected to include an outdoor patio, event area, and pizza oven for its famed wood-fired pizzas. Although the menu for the Miami Worldcenter location has not yet been released, previous Serafina locations have featured a mix of traditional Italian dishes, including cacio e pepe pasta served tableside in a pecorino romano wheel, truffle-laced tartufo nero pizza, dry-aged Kansas City steak, penna alla vodka, and chicken Milanese. Serafina will join a slew of hot new restaurants that opened in 2025 at Miami Worldcenter, including Maple & Ash and Sixty Vines. 652 NE First Ave., Miami; serafinamia.com.

Shiso in Wynwood (Opening March 28)

On Friday, March 28, acclaimed chef Raheem Sealey of KYU and Drinking Pig will open Shiso, an Asian smokehouse in Wynwood. Inspired by his Caribbean roots, the menu will blend wood-fired barbecue with Japanese flavors, featuring bold dishes like "Shiso Chicken Please," a Cornish hen presented two ways: half smoked and half fried served with white barbecue sauce), and the "Oxtail Gunkan," a smoked barbecue oxtail layered with pickle relish, rice, house-made oxtail "ju-su" and wrapped in nori paper. The spot is said to have dimly lit lighting, a rooftop patio, an open kitchen, and a full bar with cocktails made by a mixologist. Plus, there will be a 15-seat chef's counter that will offer a unique take on a traditional omakase experience. 239 NW 28th St., Miami; 786-559-1706; shisomiami.com.

Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse in Fort Lauderdale (Opening Late Spring 2025)

Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse is set to open its doors on the Riverwalk in Downtown Fort Lauderdale in late spring 2025. Located at 221 SW First Ave., the new restaurant will bring its signature blend of Japanese flavors and American barbecue techniques to South Florida. Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse is founded by an acclaimed team of restaurateurs, including chef Michael Lewis with Steven Haigh, Lizzy Maynes (Scotch & Bacon Group), and Michael Sponaugle (Buya Restaurants). Following the success of its flagship location in Asheville, North Carolina, which opened in 2021, the team is excited to open Ukiah along the Las Olas Riverfront area. Chef Lewis was the global executive chef at Zuma, the high-end Japanese spot with locations worldwide. He then opened Wynwood's popular Asian-inspired restaurant, KYU, in Miami, where he received numerous recognitions, including a James Beard nomination for Best New Restaurant. 221 SW First Ave., Ste. 1, Fort Lauderdale; 954-299-3661; ukiahrestaurant.com.