Every Miami Restaurant Opening and Closing in December

Every Miami restaurant that opened in December 2023, including Chateau ZZs, Casa Vigil, and Delilah Miami, as well as a look at what closed and what's opening in 2024.

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

January 4, 2024

Expect tuxedo-clad service, nostalgic flair, and old Hollywood glamour while being served authentic Mexican cuisine at Chateau ZZs. Photo by Evan Sung

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Miami ended 2023 with a burst of reservation-worthy and delicious restaurant openings.

In December, a dozen restaurants opened across Miami and Fort Lauderdale, from Major Food Group's highly anticipated Chateau ZZs in Brickell to Miami's first Japanese-Italian fusion restaurant, Oise Ristorante, in Wynwood.

Also notable was the opening of Casa Ya'ax in Wynwood, helmed by Chef Omar Montero, who has pivoted to Mexican fine dining after the success of his first restaurant, La Santa Taqueria. Another notable opening was Casa Vigil, owned by world-renowned winemaker Alejandro Vigil, who opened the Mediterranean and Argentinian restaurant in Upper Buena Vista.

Here's a look at what just opened this past month in the Magic City, what's closed, and what's coming next to Miami's booming culinary scene.

Openings

Casa Vigil — 5020 NE Second Ave., Miami; 786-665-5461; casavigilmiami.com
Casa Ya'ax — 51 NE 24th St., Suite 101, Miami; 786-877-3225; casayaax.com
Chateau ZZs — 1500 Brickell Ave., Miami, majorfood.com
Cvi.che 105 — 111 Palermo Ave., Suite 108, Coral Gables; ceviche105.squarespace.com
Delilah Miami — 301 Brickell Key Dr., Miami; 305-400-4657; hwoodgroup.com
El Bagel — 3015 Grand Ave., Ste. 122, Coconut Grove; elbagel.com
Maass — 525 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954-256-0000; maassftl.com
Muchaaachos — 933 Normandy Dr., Miami Beach; 305-867-1717; resy.com
Oise Ristorante — 2335 N. Miami Ave., Miami; oiseristorante.com
Pinstripes — 19505 Biscayne Blvd., Ste. 3290, Miami; 786-998-2180; pinstripes.com
Puttery — 239 NW 28th St., Miami; 786-733-0770; puttery.com
Soulfly Chicken — 2615 N. Miami Ave., Miami; 305-440-9121; soulflychicken.com

Closed

Drunken Dragon — After a decade of being a local Korean barbecue favorite, the Miami Beach spot has closed. However, the restaurant group has purchased a new restaurant in Hallandale Beach to continue its legacy.
Ocean One Bar & Grille — The South Florida seafood restaurant chain has closed all locations across the region, including its only Miami location in Kendall at the Palms at Town & Country.

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Cacio Pepe Breadsticks with uni fondue by Chef Brad Kilgore at Oise Ristorante in Wynwood

Cacio e pepe breadsticks with uni fondue by Chef Brad Kilgore at Oise Ristorante in Wynwood.

Photo by Oise Ristorante by Brad Kilgore

Coming Soon

Big Chicken — Chicken-centric, fast-casual concept from former Miami Heat center Shaquille O'Neal
Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer — New York burger and shake restaurant at Brickell City Centre
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila — The new outpost with a more neighborhood vibe is coming to Miracle Mile in Coral Gables in January 2024
BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza — dual concept coming to Miami Worldcenter in 2024
Carl's Jr. — The fast-food restaurant chain will open its first East Coast restaurant in Doral
Earl's Kitchen & Bar — Coming to Miami Worldcenter in 2024
Felice — Following West Palm Beach, a new Miami location is expected to open in Brickell
The Forge — David Grutman will supposedly reopen this iconic Miami Beach restaurant
Hampton Social — Chicago-based import coming soon to Brickell
Itamae Ao — The Chang family will reopen Itamae as an omakase restaurant
Juvia — Miami staple with rooftop views coming to Miami Worldcenter in 2024
Lucky Cat — Gordon Ramsay's Asian-inspired restaurant coming to Miami Beach
Mai-Kai — Beloved Polynesian-themed tiki bar and restaurant reopening in the future
Marina Village — Vendors opening in Fort Lauderdale in the former Bahia Mar location
Maple & Ash — Chicago steakhouse opening at Miami Worldcenter in 2024
Miami Dumpling Shop — Contactless dumpling shop coming to Miami Worldcenter
No Man's Land — Fort Lauderdale bar and restaurant opening a Miami location
Pamplemousse Miami — Waterfront restaurant opening in the Southgate Towers apartment building
Pubbelly Sushi — Expanding with several new locations
Serafina — NYC-based Italian restaurant coming to Miami Worldcenter in 2024
Shiso — New restaurant from Raheem Sealey and David Fuentes in partnership with Forward Hospitality Group
Sixty Vines — Vineyard-inspired sustainable restaurant coming to Miami Worldcenter in 2024
Shoma Bazaar Hialeah — Doral food hall opening a second location
Sprouts — New Coral Gables location opening in January
Sra. Martinez — Michelle Bernstein is bringing back the beloved restaurant
Stalk & Spade — Plant-based, fast-casual restaurant coming to South Florida
Sushi by Boū — NYC-based omakase restaurant headed for Arlo Wynwood
Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café — Third South Florida location coming to Miami Worldcenter
Sweetwaters — New restaurant from Rusty Pelican owners headed for Huizenga Park in Fort Lauderdale
Thomas Keller — The master chef is opening an as-yet-unnamed restaurant in Palm Beach
Twin Peaks — Mountain-themed "breastaurant" sports bar opening in Doral
Torno Subito — Massimo Bottura will open a restaurant on the rooftop space at Julia & Henry's
Val+Tino — New restaurant from Giovanni Rocchio and Jake Abbott coming to Fort Lauderdale
Whole Foods Market — New locations planned for Edgewater and Sunset Harbour
Yann Couvreur — The French chef will open his namesake bakery and bistro in Wynwood
Zuri — Mediterranean restaurant with Moroccan flair coming to Wynwood

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Nicole Lopez-Alvar is the food editor of Miami New Times, a position she has been honored to take on since December 2023. Prior to her work at Miami New Times, she was a digital journalist covering breaking news, restaurants, arts, and culture at WPLG Local 10 News and WSVN 7 News. When she’s not writing about restaurants and chefs for her day job, Nicole can be found blogging about food on her personal Instagram account. Nicole received a Bachelor’s of Science in Communication degree from the University of Miami where she studied broadcast journalism. Readers might have also seen her on the 23rd season of ABC's The Bachelor and the sixth season of Bachelor in Paradise.

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