8 Most-Anticipated Miami Fall Restaurant Openings 2025

After a summer filled with heartbreaking restaurant closures, fall 2025 is shaping up to be the comeback season Miami desperately needs. The energy is shifting, and the buzz is back with an eclectic lineup of new openings that will reinvigorate neighborhoods from South Miami to Little River and Miami Beach. From iconic chains making their Florida debut to beloved local favorites reinventing themselves, the months ahead promise to be a reminder of why dining in Miami is never boring.

What makes this fall especially exciting is the mix: neighborhood staples like Sergio's planting roots in Pinecrest, viral pop-ups like Honey Veil graduating to a full storefront, and heavy hitters like Yamashiro and Cactus Club Cafe choosing Miami as the stage for their grand debuts. Add to that the return of Fooq's, the revival of Bey Bey with an ambitious Yucatán-Lebanese menu, and New York imports like Prince Street Pizza and Ezio's Steakhouse bringing star power to Miami Beach, and it's a lineup that's as diverse and dynamic as the city itself.

These eight openings aren't just restaurants; they're milestones in Miami's evolving food story. Each one adds a different flavor, a different vibe, and a different reason to get out of the house this fall. After a season of loss, we can't wait to celebrate the wins and toast to a future where Miami's dining scene continues to grow, adapt, and thrive.

Bey Bey Sunset Harbour (Opening This Fall)

Bey Bey is set to reopen this fall in Sunset Harbour with acclaimed Yucatán chef Roberto Solís leading the kitchen. The reimagined menu will fuse Lebanese and Mexican traditions over a wood-fired, charcoal grill, showcasing unexpected cultural parallels. With Solís at the helm and chef Geoff Lee remaining as chef de cuisine, the beloved spot is poised for a bold new chapter. 1330 18th St., Miami Beach; instagram.com/beybey.

Cactus Club Cafe (Opening Late 2025)

Cactus Club Cafe, a beloved Canadian chain, is opening its first U.S. location in downtown Miami in late 2025. The restaurant will bring its signature mix of sushi, burgers, and cocktails to the ground floor of the Citigroup Center with Biscayne Bay views. Expect a moody, upscale-casual vibe, a menu crafted by executive chef Greg McCallum, and signature dishes like the award-winning "Feenie Burger." 201 S. Biscayne Blvd., Unit 150, Miami; cactusclubcafe.com.

Ezio's Steakhouse (Opening Late 2025)

Ezio's Steakhouse, the Italian-inspired steak and seafood concept from Roberta's co-founders Brandon Hoy and chef Carlo Mirarchi, will open its first permanent location in late fall 2025 at Miami Beach's new 72 Park tower. The North Beach restaurant will highlight handmade pastas, locally sourced seafood, and an ambitious dry-aging program featuring beef and lamb. With signature dishes like 90-day dry-aged rib steak and whole-roasted John Dory, Ezio's aims to bring New York pedigree and heartfelt Italian hospitality to Miami's evolving culinary scene. 580 72nd St., Miami Beach, at 72 Park Condominium; instagram.com/ezios_steakhouse.

Fooq's (Opening Late Fall or Early Winter)

Fooq's, the popular downtown Miami gem that closed in 2021, is making a bold return with a new Little River location between late fall and early winter. The reimagined 9,000-square-foot space will feature multiple dining rooms, a chef's counter, a lush outdoor patio, and even a late-night lounge. While the menu will honor Fooq's Persian stews and kebabs, guests can also expect new additions like Middle Eastern-inspired pizzas and a raw bar. 150 NW 73rd St., Miami; fooqsmiami.com.

Honey Veil (Opening Sometime Soon)

Honey Veil, the viral Miami pop-up bakery celebrated for its sourdough and matcha, is opening its first storefront in South Miami this fall. Sisters Cecilia and Regina Alcobe-Garibay, who built a cult following through farmers' markets and pop-ups, announced the news with a sweet Instagram reel. Fans can expect the same health-minded baked goods and colorful matcha creations that turned Honey Veil into one of Miami's most buzzed-about bakeries in just a year.  Pop-up locations at the University of Miami, Merrick Park on Sundays, and Coconut Grove; 305-586-3588; honeyveilbakery.com.

Prince Street Pizza (Opening in November)

Prince Street Pizza, the famed NYC pizzeria known for its thick, square Sicilian slices, is opening its first Florida outpost on Lincoln Road. After testing Miami with a Wynwood pop-up and ghost kitchen, the cult favorite is going all in with a brick-and-mortar in Miami Beach. Fans can expect the same signature spicy pepperoni squares and Neapolitan-style pies that made it a sensation in New York and beyond. 521 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach; locations.princestreetpizza.com/miami.

Sergio's Pinecrest (Opening Late October)

One of Miami's most cherished Cuban restaurant chains, Sergio's, is finally opening its first Pinecrest location by the end of October. Taking over the longtime IHOP space on South Dixie Highway, the outpost will feature a classic ventanita for cafecitos, pastelitos, and croquetas on the go. The expansion solidifies Sergio's as a neighborhood staple while signaling Pinecrest's growing momentum as a true dining destination.11927 S. Dixie Hwy.; sergios.com.

Yamashiro (Opening in September or October)

Yamashiro Miami, the restaurant's first outpost outside Los Angeles, will debut in downtown Miami this fall. The elevated rooftop restaurant and lounge is set to open on the ninth floor of Gale Miami Hotel & Residences. With over a century of history and a legacy of hosting Hollywood's elite, Yamashiro will bring its signature blend of refined Japanese flavors, stunning design, and vibrant nightlife energy to Miami for the first time since its original 1914 debut in Hollywood. Led by chef Charbel Hayek, the menu will spotlight high-quality ingredients and Japanese cuisine with a California flair, paired with Japanese-inspired cocktails and lively weekly programming. 159 NE Sixth St., Miami, at the Gale Hotel & Residences; yamashiromiami.com.