August 2022 Miami Restaurant Openings and Closings

Dave Grutman's Groot Hospitality has opened its newest Miami restaurant Gekkō. Photo by Libby Vision

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August was relatively calm for Miami as restaurateurs prepare for the busy season ahead.

Openings of note include Fox's Lounge and the David Grutman/Bad Bunny collaboration Gekkō.

In the coming months, Miamians can look forward to the opening of Jeremy Ford's Beauty and the Butcher, Eating House, and the Salty in Coconut Grove.

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Photo courtesy of Fox's Lounge

Openings

• A Love Story Winery & Bistro.  8800 SW 56th St., Miami; 305-200-5262; alovestorywinery.com
• BBQ & Craft Company. 723 Lincoln Ln N., Miami Beach; 305-695-8700; bbqcraftco.com
• Bodega Taqueria y Tequila. 3419 Main Hwy., Miami; 786-833-9791; bodegataqueria.com
• Flaming Grill & Modern Buffet. 2100 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach; 754-205-0733; flaminggrillfl.com
• Fogo de Chão. 201 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 754-900-3111; fogodechao.com
• Fox's Lounge. 6030 S. Dixie Hwy., South Miami; 305-703-6553; foxslounge.com
• Freddy's Speakeasy. 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami; 305-577-1000; icmiamihotel.com/freddys
• Gekkō. 8 SE Eighth St., Miami; 305-423-8884; gekkomiami.com
• Kuba on the Bay. 401 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-800-5822; kubamiami.com
• La Romanita Restaurant & Lounge. 7755 W. Fourth  Ave., Hialeah; 305-400-8727
• Los Buenos. 8455 NW 53rd St., Doral; 305-744-5038; thedoralyard.com
• Moloko.1801 West Ave., Miami Beach; 305-938-0490; molokomiami.com
• Patio Bar & Pizza. 901 Progresso Dr., Fort Lauderdale; 954-740-6000; patiobarpizza.com
  
• The Salty. 460 S. Rosemary Ave. #170, West Palm Beach; 561-933-1522; saltydonut.com
• Sour Seed. 3255 NE First Ave., Miami; 786-655-4945; sourseedbagels.com.
• Timpano. 450 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954-462-9119; timpanolasolas.com
• Vicky Bakery. 4 W. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954-314-7727; vickybakery.com
• Zazzy’s Pizza. 2525 NW Second Ave., Miami; 305-599-0241; zazzys.com

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Jia's lounge

Rendering courtesy of Jia

Closings

• Jia

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Kush is coming to the Clevelander.

Courtesy of Clevelander

Coming Attractions

• Angelo Elia Pizza Bar - Opening at Aventura Parksquare
• Arlo Wynwood - Hotel with multiple eating and drinking establishments by Bar Lab and Brad Kilgore
• Apocalypse BBQ - Pop-up opening a brick and mortar
• Avra Estiatorio Miami at the Estates at Acqualina - Opening soon
• Balagan - Opening soon
• Beauty and the Butcher - Jeremy Ford and Grove Bay Hospitality Group opening a restaurant
• Biscayne Bay Brewing - Opening a location in downtown Miami
  
• Black Tap - New York burger and shake restaurant opening in Brickell
  
• Bodega Taqueria - Locations in Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, and more coming soon
• Bouchon Bistro - Thomas Keller brings his bistro to Coral Gables
• Brasamasa - Opening in downtown Miami
• Brasserie Laurel - Michael Beltran opening a brasserie
• Brooklyn Dumpling Shop - Automated dumpling shop opening in Wynwood
• Cafe Habana - New York restaurant opening in Brickell
• Eating House - Giorgio Rapicavoli reopening his Coral Gables favorite
• Eataly -  Coming to Miami
• El Vecino - Michael Beltran opening a cigar lounge
• Etta - Chicago transplant opening at Miami WorldCenter
• Esplanade at Aventura - New dining and shopping complex in Aventura with Jarana and more
• Dairy Goods - Opening first Miami location
• Felice - Opening at Bal Harbour Shops
• Ford's Garage - Automotive-themed burger and beer joint opening in South Florida
• The Forge - David Grutman to reopen this iconic Miami Beach restaurant
• Frank Pepe Pizzeria - Connecticut pizza coming to South Florida
  
• Gramps 2 - Opening soon
  
• Gramps by the Sea - Opening soon
• Hell's Kitchen - Gordon Ramsay brings his reality-themed restaurant to Miami
• The Henry - Los Angeles brunch spot opening in Miami
  
• Icebox Cafe - Opening in the Falls
• Joe's Pizza - NYC staple coming to Miami
• John Martin’s Irish Pub - Returning to Coral Gables
• Julia & Henry's - Food hall opening in downtown Miami
• Kush at Clevelander - Kush opening a sports bar at the iconic South Beach hotel
• The Loyal - New York brasserie coming to Miami
• Lucky Cat - Gordon Ramsay is bringing his Asian-inspired restaurant to Miami Beach
• Mai-Kai - Beloved restaurant reopening in the future
• Max'd Out Donuts - Max Santiago opening a doughnut shop
• Mayfair House Hotel & Garden - Reopening summer 2022
• Maple & Ash - Chicago steakhouse opening at Miami WorldCenter
• Michy's Kitchen Shack - Michelle Bernstein opening a fast-casual fried chicken restaurant
• News Cafe - Iconic South Beach restaurant to reopen
• Oro + Elixir - Opening in Miami
• Pastis - Iconic NYC bistro coming to Wynwood
  
• Pubbelly Sushi - Expanding with several new locations
• Pura Vida - Opening in West Palm Beach
• Rao's - Classic NYC red sauce restaurant opening in Miami Beach
• Sant Ambroeus - Opening at Bal Harbour Shops
• The Salty  - Opening in Coconut Grove
• Skinny Latina Healthy Kitchen & Market - Opening in Coral Gables
  
• Sprouts Farmers Market - Opening in Miami
• Sra. Martinez - Michelle Bernstein bringing back the beloved restaurant
• Stalk & Spade - Plant-based, fast-casual restaurant coming to South Florida
• Sweet Melody - Ice cream scoop shop coming to Coral Gables
• Trader Joe's - Opening in Edgewater
  
• Tropical Distillers - Distillery opening in Allapattah
  
• Vice Burger - Pop-up opening a permanent location soon
  
• Whole Foods Market - Opening in Edgewater; proposed megastore in Sunset Harbour and new Fort Lauderdale locations
• Wicked Lick - Key West nitro ice cream shop looking to open in Miami