August 2018 Miami Restaurant Openings and Closings

In August, Miami welcomed one of the world’s most lauded chefs to the Miami area.

Michelin-starred Thomas Keller opened the Surf Club Restaurant, a nod to traditional dining in an opulent setting.

Beloved neighborhood seafood spot Captain Jim’s returned, and Joe’s Take Away opened to sate our summer cravings.

On a somber note, all three Hank & Harry’s locations closed.

The most surprising news is the announcement that Julio Cabrera and Michelle Bernstein are once again collaborating on a project. Cafe la Trova is scheduled to open soon in Little Havana.

Openings

• Baleen Kitchen. 17315 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach; 786-923-9305; soleontheocean.com.
  
• Captain Jim’s Seafood Market Restaurant. 12950 W. Dixie Hwy., North Miami; 305-892-2812; captainjimsmiami.com.
  
• Chuy’s Miami. 7705 W. Flagler St., Miami; chuys.com.
  
• Diez y Seis. 1901 Collins Ave, Miami Beach; 305-695-3226; sbe.com.
  
• Einstein Bros. Bagels at MiamiCentral. 155 NW Sixth St., Miami.
  
• Joe & the Juice at Aventura Mall. 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura.
  
• Joe’s Take Away. 11 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 305-673-0365; joesstonecrab.com.
  
• Madame Phuong Cocktail + Den at Phuc Yea. 7100 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-602-3710; phucyea.com.
  
• Silverspot Cinema Miami. 300 SE Third St., Miami; 305-536-5000; downtownmiami.silverspot.net.
  
• Southern Sol Garden BBQ. 2895 McFarlane Rd., Coconut Grove; 305-414-0330; southernsolgardenbbq.com.
  
• The Surf Club Restaurant. 9011 Collins Ave., Surfside; 305-768-9440; surfclubrestaurant.com.
  
• Vista. 5020 NE Second Ave., Miami; 305-405-7547; vistabv.com.
  
• Wild ‘n Out Sports Bar and Arcade. 1144 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach; 305-535-3500;  wildnoutsportsbarandarcade.com.
  

Closings

• Hank & Harry’s (all locations)
  

Coming Attractions

• 800 Degrees Woodfire Kitchen – Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem partner on Aventura restaurant
  
• Abi Maria – cocktail lounge opening at Downtown Dadeland
  
• Angelo Elia Pizza Bar – opening at Aventura ParkSquare
  
• Atlas Meat-Free Deli – opening permanent shop  in Little River
  
• Axe Throwing Society – opening soon
  
• Azucar – opening near FIU and expanding to Texas
  
• Beat Culture Brewery – opening soon
  
• Biscayne Bay Brewing – opening second location in downtown Miami
  
• Bikini Barista – coming to midtown Miami
  
• Cake Thai – opening at the Citadel in Little River
  
• Charly’s Vegan Tacos – Mexican chain opening in Miami
  
• Chops + Hops – ax throwing and beer bar coming to Fort Lauderdale
  
• The Citadel – Little River Food Hall
  
• Descarga Brewing Company – opening in North Miami
  
• Donna Mare and Bungalow by the Sea – opening at the Cadillac Hotel
  
• Dunkanoo Kitchen – Opening in Wynwood
  
• El Camino – Opening in Fort Lauderdale and Miami
  
• El Club – Opening in the Design District
  
• Elia Gourmet Market – Opening in Wynwood
  
• Ember – Brad Kilgore to open at Paradise Plaza in the Design District
  
• Erba – Niven Patel opening an Italian concept
  
• Firehouse Mrkt – food hall opening soon
  
• Firestone on South Beach – David Grutman turning space into food and retail spaces
  
• Generator Hostel Miami – Opening first U.S. location
  
• Gramps by the Sea – opening soon
  
• Gravity Brewlab – opening in Wynwood
  
• Genuine Pizzeria – Michael Schwartz expanding with several locations
  
• iLov305 – Pitbull is opening a restaurant on Ocean Drive
  
• IceBox Cafe – opening at Aventura ParkSquare, the Falls, and Hallandale
  
• International Smoke – Michael Mina and Ayesha Curry opening restaurant at Aventura Mall
  
• Kaido – Brad Kilgore opening at Paradise Plaza in the Design District
  
• La Trova – Julio Cabrero and Michelle Bernstein reunite
  
• La Ventanita Cuban Coffee – Opening late 2018.
  
• Latin House Grill – opening near FIU
  
• Leslie – opening in Little Havana
  
• Lincoln Eatery Food Hall – opening in South Beach
  
• Local ‘Q – barbecue concept by the owners of Local
  
• Lost City Brewing Company – coming to North Miami
  
• Macaluso’s – relocating to South Miami
  
• Marabu at Brickell City Centre –  Opening early 2019.
  
• Mediterranean Kitchen – opening in Aventura
  
• Milam’s – Opening in Pinecrest
  
• Miracle on Flagler – Christmas themed cocktail bar popping up for the holidays
  
• Monger – the Voltaggios are opening a restaurant in downtown Miami
  
• Ms. Cheezious – planning expansion
  
• Myumi at the Citadel in Little River
  
• North Italia – opening in Mary Brickell Village
  
• Oris Sushi – opening at Dadeland Mall
  
• Pincho Factory – opening several locations
  
• Pink Pie – Opening Fall 2018
  
• Pink Rock Sea Pacific Eatery – opening on Española Way
  
• Poke 305 – expanding to Miami Beach and Coconut Grove
  
• Rasta Village – coming to Little Haiti
  
• Raw Juce – opening in Brickell
  
• Real Madrid Cafe – opening in downtown Miami
  
• Revolution in Bloom – vegan and vegetarian cuisine
  
• Salty Donut – opening a location in South Miami
  
• Sergio’s – expanding its fast-casual concepts
  
• Seawell Fish & Oyster – opening at Kimpton Angler’s Hotel
  
• Sistrunk Market & Brewery – Opening in Fort Lauderdale
  
• South Beach Brewing Company – first SoBe brewery coming with beer cocktails
  
• Starbucks – Opening inside several Publix locations
  
• Swan and Bar Bevy – David Grutman and Pharrel team up
  
• Time Out Market – food hall opening in South Beach
  
• Toasted Bagels – coming to Coral Gables
  
• Tobacco Road – the new and improved Road opening soon
  
• Trader Joe’s – coming to South Beach
  
• Tropical Barbecue – Kris Wessel returns with Little Haiti barbecue place
  
• Tutto Il Giorno – authentic Italian fare coming soon
  
• Unbranded Brewing Company – Hialeah’s first brewery
  
• Unseen Creatures – brewery opening soon
  
• Vista – opening  2018
  
• Wawa – opening several locations in Miami-Dade
  
• Which Wich – opening several locations in Miami
  
• Whole Foods Market – proposed megastore in Sunset Harbour and new Fort Lauderdale locations
  

In the Works

• Max Santiago plans to open a breakfast doughnut cafe.
  
• Chef Alex Stupak is shopping for a Miami location for a taco restaurant.
  
• JoÁ«l Robuchon is opening eateries in the Design District.
  
• Arjun Waney, a partner in Zuma and Coya, plans to open a French restaurant in Brickell.
  
• Jose Garces is rumored to be opening a Miami restaurant.
  
• Michael Schwartz is opening a restaurant at the COMO in South Beach
  
• Alfredo Patino plans to open a French concept on NE 79th Street.
  
• Embarek Alibay will open a café adjacent to his La Parisienne Bakery at 1909 NE 154th St., North Miami Beach.
  
• MasterChef judge Henrique Fogaça is looking for space in Miami.