September 2022 Miami Restaurant Openings and Closings

Chef Ambrely Ouimette is the mastermind behind the concoctions at Sushi Bar. Photo by Liam Brown

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September saw the resurgence of Mandrake Miami and Fort Lauderdale Italian restaurant Timpano, while a beloved Coconut Grove hotel got a refurbishment and a new restaurant — Mayfair Grill.

Bar La Real in downtown Miami closed as Miami gets ready to embrace several new establishments by heavy hitters such as Antonio Bachour, Brad Kilgore, and Bar Lab. 

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Vice Burger has opened inside the Lincoln Eatery.

Photo courtesy of Vice Burger

Openings

Bartaco

282 NW 25th St., Miami
786-822-8226
bartaco.com

Capital Tacos

1900 NE Miami Ct., Miami
786-753-5562
capitaltacos.com

Fi'lia

1300 S. Miami Ave., Miami
305-239-1330
sbe.com/restaurants

Gala

235 23rd St., Miami Beach
305-686-4252
galamiami.com

Happea's

1250 S. Miami Ave., Miami
954-367-2548
happeas.com

Hof's House of Sweets

601 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
954-368-4320
hofshouseofsweets.com

Joe's Pizza

240 NW 25th St., Miami
786-230-1441
joespizzanyc.com

Kush at Clevelander South Beach

1020 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach
305-532-4006
kushhospitality.com

Mandrake Miami

210 23rd St., Miami Beach
305-397-8036
mandrakemiami.com

Mayfair Grill

3000 Florida Ave., Miami
305-441-0000
mayfairhousemiami.com

Pokekai

8455 NW 53rd St., Doral
786-636-1082
pokekaiofficial.com

Pura Vida

6022 S. Dixie Hwy., South Miami
puravidamiami.com

QP Tapas

1831 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables
305-882-2600
qptapas.com

Spiked Rich Ice Cream

8550 NW 53rd St., Doral
305-456-9233
spikedrich.com

Sproutz at the Aventura Mall

19565 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura
305-974-2004
eatsproutz.com

Sushi Bar

1435 Drexel Ave., Miami Beach
305-423-5888
sushibarhospitality.com

Timpano

450 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
954-462-9119
timpanolasolas.com

Vice Burger

723 Lincoln Ln N., Miami Beach
305-306-7392
viceburger.com

The Wrapper

Smorgasburg Miami
2600 NW Second Ave., Miami
instagram.com/thewrappermiami

Zazzy's Pizza

2525 NW Second Ave., Miami
305-992-0241
zazzys.com

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Bar La Real

Photo courtesy of Bar La Real

Closings

• Bar La Real
  

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Brad Kilgore (left), Elad Zvi, and Gabe Orta will head up the food and beverage at Arlo Wynwood.

Photo by Roberto Genao

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
• Café 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
• 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
• Maple & Ash - Chicago steakhouse opening at Miami WorldCenter
• MaryGold's - Brad Kilgore and Bar Lab's signature restaurant at the Arlo Wynwood
• 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
• Sports & Social - sports bar and entertainment complex opening in Miami
  
• 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
• Tablé - Antonio Bachour opening a Design District restaurant
• Trader Joe's - Opening in Edgewater
  
• Tropical Distillers - distillery opening in Allapattah
  
• 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