Leading the pack was 3190, a new Italian wine bar and lasagna restaurant in Coconut Grove by the founders of Cotoletta and San Lorenzo. With its housemade lasagna using a family recipe, endless pours of wine, and decadent tiramisu, it was truly the restaurant opening that stood out the most in July for its limited menu featuring, basically, only lasagna.
Meanwhile, Daniel's Miami made a splash at the former location of Italian restaurant Fiola Miami, bringing the team behind Daniel's Steakhouse in Fort Lauderdale to Coral Gables with a luxe new spot. Then, after years of viral pop-ups, Fratesi's Pizza finally opened its first-ever permanent location in downtown Miami, sending local pizza lovers into a frenzy.
Aside from those heavy hitters, July also welcomed a few smaller, but still noteworthy, openings: Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream debuted a new spot in Kendall, giving dessert lovers a reason to brave the heat, and Amavi brought a fresh Mediterranean flair to Midtown. Still, July remains a tough month for the local dining scene, with more closures than openings and a palpable lull in foot traffic. In Miami, spring, fall, and winter are when things really pop off — July just gives us a taste of what's to come.

Popular Miami pizza pop-up Fratesi's Pizza opened its first permanent location in downtown Miami at 69 E. Flagler St. in July 2025
Fratesi's Pizza photo
Opened
3190: 3190 Commodore Plz., Miami; instagram.com/sipapa.3190Amavi: 3252 NE First Ave., Ste. 109, Miami; 305-728-0516; amavirestaurants.com
Chick-fil-A Florida City: 326 SE First Ave.; chick-fil-a.com
Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream at Kendall Place: 9065 SW 107th Ave., Miami; 786-536-7189; chillnicecream.com
Daniel's Miami:1500 San Ignacio Ave., Coral Gables; 305-912-2639; danielssteak.com/miami
Fratesi's Pizza: 69 E. Flagler St., Miami; instagram.com/fratesi_pizza
Hanna & Tiger's Asian Mart: 7025 SW 59th Pl., South Miami; 786-529-1599; hannatiger.com
J'Adore Miami Beach: 1060 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach; 786-401-9077; instagram.com/jadoremiamibeach
Vista Rooftop Bar and Lounge: 1500 SW First Ave., Miami, at Novotel Miami Brickell; 786-600-2600; novotelmiami.com

Rodney Scott's Whole Hog BBQ is coming to South Florida for the first time in late 2025
Photo by Victoria Quirk
Coming Soon
All'Antico Vinaio Brickell The famed Florence sandwich shop that draws long lines will open at 87 SW Eighth St.All'Antico Vinaio SoBe The legendary Florence sandwich shop is coming to Lincoln Road in Miami Beach in 2025
Amal Fort Lauderdale Amal will open in Fort Lauderdale on Las Olas Boulevard this fall with Lebanese cuisine
AA Flagship Lounge, Admiral's Club at Miami Intl. Airport: Coming soon to MIA in the near future
The Bazaar by José Andrés The chef's popular Miami restaurant will reopen in South Beach this year
Bey Bey Sunset Harbour's hip hangout is officially making a comeback this fall with a Yucatán-Lebanese menu
Big Chicken Chicken-centric, fast-casual concept from former Miami Heat center Shaquille O'Neal
Boustan Montréal's largest shawarma chain will open first U.S. spot in Miami with pitas, bowls, and salads
BondSt Famed South Beach sushi spot from the 2000s is reopening in Miami after closing in 2013
Burgers & Shakes Local burger chain will open in late 2025 once Andiamo Pizza moves on Biscayne Boulevard
Buccan Palm Beach's popular modern American bistro will make its Miami debut in Coral Gables in 2025
Cactus Club Cafe Popular Canadian spot will open its first U.S. location in downtown Miami this fall
China Grill Legendary Asian-fusion restaurant that closed in 2012 will reopen at Bal Harbour Shops in the next two years
Delicias de España Legendary Spanish restaurant and market will open in downtown South Miami in 2025
Eataly West Palm Beach Opening fall 2025
Flanigan's Cutler Bay A new Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill will open in Cutler Bay at 20971 Old Cutler Rd.
Fooq's The beloved downtown Miami spot that closed three years ago will reopen in Little River in early 2025
Gaia Greek-Mediterranean hotspot will open in Miami's South of Fifth neighborhood in early 2025
H&H Bagels Opening five locations in Miami throughout 2025 and 2026
Hereford Grill Popular Miami steakhouse reopens spring 2025 by the owner of Zucca in Coral Gables
Hills Cafe An employee of the former Beverly Hills Café is bringing back the beloved restaurant
Juvia Miami staple with rooftop views coming to Miami Worldcenter in 2025
La Pecora Bianca trendy Italian spot from NYC is opening in Miami this year with its popular vodka sauce rigatoni
Las' Lap at the Daydrift Hotel The Indian rum bar and restaurant will open in August 2025 in Miami Beach
Luca Steak Chef Rapicavoli is opening a steakhouse in Wynwood in 2026
Melting Pot The fondue chain is opening a second Miami location in 2025 in Coral Gables
Miami Dumpling Shop Contactless dumpling shop coming to Miami Worldcenter
Pastis Palm Beach
PopUp Bagels Delray Beach Viral Connecticut bagel shop known for loaded bagels is opening in Delray this summer
PopUp Bagels Brickell and Aventura Viral bagel shop is coming to Aventura and Brickell after opening in Delray
Prince Street Pizza New York square pie pizza shop opening in Miami Beach in 2025
Raising Cane's Opening in Coral Gables along Coral Way
Rodney Scott's Whole Hog BBQ The legendary Southern barbecue spot is opening its first Florida location in Miami
Sergio's Pinecrest The Cuban restaurant chain is opening in Pinecrest with a coffee window
Shoma Bazaar Hialeah Doral food hall opening a second location
Solana is set to open in the summer of 2025 at the rooftop of the Standard Residences in Midtown
Stalk & Spade Plant-based, fast-casual restaurant coming to South Florida
Sushi Garage Popular sushi spot will open at the Standard Residences in Midtown in 2025
Sweetwaters New restaurant from Rusty Pelican owners headed for Huizenga Park in Fort Lauderdale
Thomas Keller The master chef is opening a restaurant in Palm Beach in 2025
Uchibā The Texas-based izakaya-inspired restaurant and bar will open in Brickell at Mary Brickell Village in spring 2026
Voodoo Doughnut The popular West Coast and Midwest dessert shop is opening its first SoFlo location in Miami
Whole Foods Miami Beach/Sunset Harbour: New WF opening at 1901 Alton Rd., Miami Beach by fall 2026