Miami Restaurants that Opened and Closed June 2025

Miami's food scene never sleeps, but this past June, it felt like it needed a nap, a hug, and maybe a stiff drink. Sure, there were some big wins: Eataly Aventura finally opened to massive crowds (and even more massive cheese wheels), Chop Steakhouse & Bar brought prime cuts to Coconut Grove, and Buenos Aires' world-renowned cocktail bar Presidente set up shop in the 305. Huey Magoo's made its long-awaited Miami-Dade debut in Palmetto Bay, a full-circle moment for every Orlando chicken tender loyalist who now calls South Florida home. But as exciting as the new arrivals were, they couldn't quite soften the sting of the gut punches that followed.

Let's not sugarcoat it — June might've been one of the most brutal months for restaurant closures that I've seen since I started working at New Times in December 2023. EntreNos, one of the most inventive spots in the city that even holds a Michelin star, quietly served its final dinner at Tinta y Café on June 30. La Mar by Gastón Acurio, a beloved mainstay on Brickell Key for more than a decade, called it quits, although it plans to resurface somewhere else in Brickell. Ms. Cheezious, the OG of grilled cheese on Biscayne Boulevard, was forced to shutter after the building was sold. And that's just the beginning.

RedFarm in Coconut Grove? Gone. Sardinia in Sunset Harbour? Closed after 20 years. Sereia in the Grove? "On hiatus," but we all know what that usually means. Even Michelin-star-adjacent names couldn't escape the chopping block: Torno Subito Miami, the rooftop stunner from chef Massimo Bottura, closed for a summer reset on June 29. If you're counting, that's nearly ten closures in one month alone, and not a single one was small. These were neighborhood anchors, destination restaurants, and institutions. So let's pour one out, celebrate the newcomers, and take a closer look at what we gained, what we lost, and what's next in Miami's ever-evolving culinary rollercoaster.

Openings

Aguasal: 4041 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, at Andaz Miami Beach; aguasalmiamibeach.com
Bar Centro: 4041 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, at Andaz Miami Beach; thebazaar.com/location/bar-centro
Central Fare Food Collective at MiamiCentral: 550 NW First Ave., Ste. 240; miamicentral.com/central-fare
Chop Steakhouse & Bar: 3015 Grand Ave., Coconut Grove; chopsteakhouse.com
Eataly Aventura: 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura; eataly.com
Half Moon Empanadas SoMi: 6625 S. Dixie Hwy., Miami; 305-306-1532; halfmoonempanadas.com
Huey Magoo's Palmetto Bay: 14967 S. Dixie Hwy., Palmetto Bay; 786-785-1855; hueymagoos.com
New York Pickles & Company: 10261 W. Sample Rd., Coral Springs; nypicklesandcompany.com
Peacock Ramen Pop-Up: 1315 Ponce de Leon, Coral Gables; instagram.com/peacockramen
Presidente Bar Miami: 146 NW 28th St., Miami; presidentebar.com
Studio 24 Artful Coffee:  2700A Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 645-240-8228; studiotwentyfour.co
To Be Determined: 2240 SW 32nd Ave., Miami; 305-747-3661; tobe-determined.com
Vice City Pizza Pop-Up at Bar Bella. 5829 SW 73rd St., South Miami; vicecitypizza.com
Whole Foods Midtown/Edgewater: 2910 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/midtownmiami

Closures

Char Hut Pembroke Pines: After nearly 30 years of flipping burgers in Pembroke Pines, the Char-Hut on Taft Street has officially closed its doors. The fast-casual favorite, known for its no-frills, made-to-order burgers and retro vibes, broke the news via Instagram. The reason? New building ownership and a lease that won't be renewed.

EntreNos: The Michelin-starred Miami spot held its final dinner service on Monday, June 30, ending its run at Tinta y Cafe. What started as a short-term arrangement turned into something bigger when Michelin recognized their work in 2024 and 2025 with both a One-Star and a Green Star for sustainability. However, according to an Instagram announcement, both businesses have grown to the point where sharing space no longer makes sense.

J28 Sandwich Bar: After nearly 12 years of serving Peruvian street food in the heart of Hollywood, family-run sandwich shop J28 Sandwich Bar has permanently closed. The beloved eatery, best known for its chicharrón sandwich and its spotlight on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, served its final meal on Sunday, June 1 — and it had no choice but to close.

La Mar Miami by Gastón Acurio: La Mar in Brickell Key has closed after 11 years, but chefs Gastón Acurio and Diego Oka are looking forward to the future. The hotel and restaurant closed on Saturday, May 31, and the restaurant printed its final check for a guest on Thursday night.

Ms. Cheezious: Once only a food truck parked outside of the former J. Wakefield Brewing in Wynwood (RIP), the grilled cheese restaurant that became an instant classic in Miami has bad news to share. The sandwich shop announced via Instagram that its last day of service in MiMo was on Thursday, June 12, due to the sale of the building currently housing it.

RedFarm: Less than 18 months after opening, Chinese restaurant RedFarm has closed in Coconut Grove after generating initial buzz. The restaurant, popular in New York City for its "Pac-Man Dumplings," pastrami egg rolls, and Peking duck dinner, closed on Sunday, June 29. It seems the restaurant couldn't live up to the hype of its NYC counterpart.

Sardinia: After two decades of wood-fired pizzas, salt-baked branzino, and pours from one of the most impressive wine lists on the Beach, Sardinia has closed its doors. The Sunset Harbour staple served its final meal on Father's Day after 20 years in Miami Beach, bowing out with a heartfelt but cryptic farewell on social media: "It's the end of an era."

Sereia: Sereia, the modern Portuguese-inspired restaurant tucked away at the southern edge of the Grove, closed its doors on June 1 for a hiatus. The restaurant announced the news over Memorial Day weekend, leaving fans heartbroken, yet, perhaps, a little hopeful.

Torno Subito Miami: The highly anticipated rooftop Italian restaurant from world-renowned Chef Massimo Bottura has temporarily closed, but promises to return stronger than ever. Opened in August 2024 to considerable buzz atop Julia & Henry's food hall in downtown Miami, the restaurant announced it would take a "summer pause." It held its last day of service on Sunday, June 29.

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 June 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