Miami Restaurants That Opened and Closed January 2025

It's finally February, everybody, and, whew, was January a long month. On a national scale, January saw the inauguration of President Trump, the catastrophic forest fires in California, historic cold fronts that reached the Sunshine State (iguanas fell from trees), and a tragic mid-air collision over the Potomac River. On a local level, Miami braced for its own challenges, including the new reality of ICE raids — potentially even at area schools.

Despite these challenges, our city is entering the year unified and vibrant — and local businesses, such as restaurants and bars, truly are the driving force and backbone of our city, culture, and economy. Since New Times' monthly November 2024 restaurant openings story was published, dozens of wonderful restaurants have opened in the Magic City, including Toronto-based hotspot Mimi Chinese, which opened in South Beach with a bang, and Palm Tree Club, the new restaurant-bar-resort club hybrid that took over the former Shuckers in North Bay Village. December also saw the highly anticipated opening of Carbone Vino in the heart of Coconut Grove, ushering in an entirely new clientele to the hotspot — that even welcomes walk-ins — as well as Sra. Martinez in Coral Gables, chef Michelle Bernstein's grand return of her beloved Spanish restaurant.

In January, the Magic City welcomed critically acclaimed chef Michael White's opening of Mika at the Plaza Coral Gables and Bistro 8, the new restaurant on Calle Ocho that fuses Mexican and French flavors.

But if you feel like you've been living under a rock since the holidays, don't fret. New Times has you covered on every single restaurant, bar, and hidden speakeasy that has opened in Miami and Fort Lauderdale between December 1, 2024, and February 1, 2025. Now, take out your iPhone notes app and get busy writing down the spots you want to book on Resy, OpenTable, or by calling the restaurant directly. (We won't judge you, boomer.) ¡Salud!

Openings

Bistro 8: 2069 SW Eighth St., Miami; 305-456-4543; bistro8miami.com
Carbone Vino: 2911 Grand Ave., Ste. 194, Coconut Grove; carbonevino.com/coconut-grove
Catch & Cut: 1309 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; catchandcut.com
Donna Mare Italian Chophouse: 3921 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-673-6273; donnamare.com
Ensenada: 7301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, at Vagabond Miami Hotel; 786-953-6668; ensenadamiami.com
Crema Gourmet Coconut Grove: 3105 Commodore Plz., Miami; cremagourmet.com
The Joyce: 448 Española Way, Miami Beach; thejoycerestaurant.com
Kitchen 57: 7301 SW 57th Ct., South Miami; 786-238-7179; kitchen57miami.com
Kiss: 500 S. Pointe Dr., Miami Beach; instagram.com/kissmiamibeach
Le Bistro by Ficelle: 1440 NW North River Dr., Miami; 786-688-3626; instagram.com/lebistro.miami
Mika: 3007 Ponce de Leon, Coral Gables; 305-404-2200; mikacoralgables.com
Mimi Chinese: 1575 Alton Rd. Unit 2, Miami Beach; 305-701-3137; mimichinese.com/miami
Palm Tree Club: 1819 79th Street Cswy., North Bay Village, 786-204-1366; palmtreeclubmiami.com
Room 55: 826 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, at the Pelican Hotel; 305-308-5875; room55.pelicanhotel.com
Swizzle Rum Bar & Drinkery: 305 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale; swizzlerumbardrinkery.com
Sra. Martinez: 2325 Galiano St., Coral Gables; 786-860-5980; sramartinezmiami.com
T.I.T.T. S Chicken: 1250 S. Miami Ave., Miami; tittschicken.com
The Taco Stand: 1211 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach; letstaco.com
Udon: 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura; udonrestaurants.us

Closings

Sugarcane Raw Bar & Grill: Midtown Miami staple Sugarcane Raw Bar & Grill closed on January 31 after 15 years of eclectic dishes and craft cocktails. The popular Miami restaurant paved the way for elevated dining in Midtown Miami, marking the end of an era. The restaurant made the announcement on its Instagram account on Thursday, January 2.

Square Pie City: Beloved pizza shop Square Pie City by Miami-based chef Jeremiah Bullfrog has abruptly closed in Wynwood. According to the business, which announced its sudden closure with an Instagram post on Wednesday, January 8, Bullfrog and his team were stunned to find their business had to close abruptly. Now, only eight months at its new Wynwood location, the shop has had to halt its pie-making once again. However, the pizza shop is optimistic that it will find a new home once again.

Coming Soon

Big Chicken Chicken-centric, fast-casual concept from former Miami Heat center Shaquille O'Neal
Boustan Montréal's largest shawarma chain will open its first U.S. spot in Miami with pitas, bowls, and salads
BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza dual concept coming to Miami Worldcenter
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
Cava Plantation and Hialeah Gardens The popular Mediterranean chain is opening in South Florida
China Grill Legendary Asian-fusion restaurant that closed in 2012 will reopen at Bal Harbour Shops in the next two years
Chop Steakhouse & Bar The Canadian steakhouse will open in Coconut Grove at the former location of the Key Club
Delicias de España The legendary Spanish restaurant and market will open in downtown South Miami in 2025
Earl's Kitchen & Bar Coming to Miami Worldcenter in 2025
Eataly Aventura Opening Spring 2025
Eataly West Palm Beach Opening Fall 2025
Estiatorio Milos Famed Mediterranean restaurant opening in West Palm Beach February 2025
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
Hills Cafe An employee of the former Beverly Hills Café is bringing back the beloved restaurant
Insomnia Cookies The chain known for its late-night cookies and ice cream sandwiches is headed for Wynwood
Juvia Miami staple with rooftop views coming to Miami Worldcenter in 2025
La Cañita Lively Cuban spot opening this February at the Palms at Town & Country by chef Michelle Bernstein
La Grande Boucherie The grandiose French spot from NYC is opening in South Beach with seafood towers in 2025
Maple & Ash The Chicago steakhouse opening at Miami Worldcenter in early 2025
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
No Man's Land Fort Lauderdale bar and restaurant opening a Miami location
Pastis Palm Beach
PopUp Bagels Delray Beach Viral NYC bagel shop known for loaded bagels is opening its first SoFlo spot this summer
Prince Street Pizza Opening in Miami Beach will open in 2025
Rodney Scott's Whole Hog BBQ The legendary Southern barbecue spot is opening its first Florida location in Miami
Rosemary's West Village Italian spot known for pasta, garden, and farmhouse feel will open in Wynwood on February 7
Serafina NYC-based Italian restaurant coming to Miami Worldcenter
Shiso New restaurant from Raheem Sealey and David Fuentes in partnership with Forward Hospitality Group
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
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 a restaurant in Palm Beach in 2025
Uchiko
Voodoo Doughnut The popular West Coast and Midwest dessert shop is opening its first SoFlo location in Miami
Wan's Family-run Chinese restaurant Christina Wan's in Fort Lauderdale will reopen this spring as Wan's
Wyn Wyn Peruvian-Asian spot is opening February 2025 inside Arlo Wynwood