When it comes to food, South Florida is a great place to be. So many new restaurants open nearly every day.
Here’s what’s coming soon to a city near you. Please note: Opening dates are subject to change.
Bravo Mar
1965 NE Second St., Deerfield Beach; Instagram.com
The brains and heart behind the much-beloved Bravo Peruvian Kitchen (Wilton Manors, Coral Springs), owners Vanesa Oliva and her husband, chef Dennis “Beto” Quiroz, are beach-bound for their third Bravo restaurant. Scheduled to open in early fall in a storefront two blocks west of the Deerfield Beach pier, owners tell the Sun Sentinel, Bravo Mar is a seafood-centric offshoot of the contemporary Peruvian restaurant they’ve run since 2008, which features lomo saltado, Nikkei-style sushi and ceviches, and seriously strong pisco sours. The dining room, already taking shape, is awash in aquamarine and wood accents, nautical oars and ribbons of cloth running along the ceiling like ocean waves.
Hurts Donut Co.
305 N. University Drive, Plantation; WannaHurts.com
As their website origin story goes, husband-and-wife founders Tim and Kas Clegg bootstrapped their original Missouri bakery into being by learning to make scratch doughnuts on YouTube, snapping up used equipment on Craigslist and opening their first location with $7 left in their bank account. Twelve years later, Hurts now has 17 shops nationwide, with its 18th, in Plantation, marking the franchise’s first foray into Florida. That storefront, scheduled to debut this fall under franchisees Jeremy Dover and Victor Demesmin Jr., has been in the Plantation Walk pipeline for two years, having signed its lease way back in early 2023. Classic ring varieties include cotton candy (topped with hunks of cotton candy), Cookie Monster (yes, with googly eyes), cake doughnuts studded with Reese’s Pieces and Fruity Pebbles, and so-called “bullseyes” with apple pie, Nutella, PB&J and banana cream crammed into the center.
Amar Sandwich Shop
522 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; Instagram.com
Goodbye pies and hello Lebanese street food: Owner Nicolas Kurban’s sandwicherie will debut this October, according to its social media accounts, on the downtown Atlantic Avenue drag, in the space originally destined for his pizzeria concept Gesto. The new shop is billed as a fast-casual spinoff of Kurban’s popular modern Lebanese eatery Amar Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar up the street and even carries some of its greatest hits, including hummus, shawarma and baklava. Menu newcomers include falafel pita wraps, salad bowls, tahini shakes and other grab-and-go “mezze bites.”
Ford’s Garage
365 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach; FordsGarage.com
Although one location ran out of gas in Wellington a few years back, this burger-and-beer franchise blessed by the Ford Motor Co. is once again revving its engines for Palm Beach County — this time in the former Carolina Ale House space near the Boynton Beach Mall. The new 250-seat restaurant, where classic Ford cars are mounted in the dining room like sculptures and servers are garbed in mechanic shirts, plans to open in October or November, a Ford’s Garage spokesperson tells the South Florida Sun Sentinel. With two full indoor and outdoor bars, the dining room will offer craft beer on tap, starters such as Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna, a BBQ Brisket Burger and entrees including Chicken Henry and Mama Ford’s Homemade Meatloaf.
Lynora’s Kitchen
630 NE Fifth Ave., Delray Beach; Lynoras.com
No longer a homegrown mini-chain of Italian classics and pizzas, chef-founder Maria Abbenante’s family-owned fleet of restaurants has expanded enough to bring its eighth location to Delray Beach sometime this fall, according to its website. As with every other outpost, Lynora’s recipes are spun from Abbenante’s youth on the island of Ponza, Italy, cooking alongside her grandmother Lynora. These recipes inform dishes including Tagliolini alla Carbonara, Linguine alle Vongole and Cannelloni al Forno, alongside 10 regular (or cauliflower crust) pies, soup and seafood entrees. There are also 12 craft cocktails and mocktails.
Worthwyld
350 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; WorthWyld.com
An American restaurant with Mediterranean accents, this 4,500-square-foot sit-down will debut Oct. 2 in the long-dormant Royal Pig Pub site on Las Olas Boulevard, according to signs posted on the front door. With 190 seats in its dining room and open-air patio, the restaurant comes from co-owner David Coba, co-founder of European Wax Center, and features a menu of Greek chicken wraps, falafel mezze, pan-roasted bison keftedes, grass-fed skirt steak, soft tacos and many breakfast plates, from shakshuka and pancakes to huevos rancheros and smoked salmon omelets.
Del Mar
2200 N. Ocean Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
1015 N. Railroad Ave., West Palm Beach
DelMarMediterranean.com
The space that formerly housed DUNE by Laurent Tourondel will become the fourth location of this Mediterranean mini-chain from Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, when it makes its expected debut in October on the bottom floor of the Auberge Beach Residences tower. The Ohio-based hospitality group has been on an expansionist tear lately, with surf-and-turf sit-down Ocean Prime opening April 29 at Las Olas Marina and another Del Mar planned for West Palm Beach’s NORA district in 2026. “This scenic beachfront destination will be an iconic fit for our first waterfront location as we deliver an elevated dining experience where modern elegance meets vibrant flavors,” said David Miller, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants’ president and COO, in a statement. The 17,000-square-foot, 400-seat Del Mar (indoors and on its terrace) hasn’t dropped its menu yet, but the Naples flagship serves spicy lamb sausage Turkish flatbreads, tomato salads and loaded hummus starters, as well as lobster spaghetti, veal chops, swordfish and 16-ounce ribeyes as entrees.
The Hen & The Hog Smokehouse & Cantina
14 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach; TheHenandHogSmokehouse.com
Replacing the year-old Riko’s Pizza is this new 3,000-square-foot Tex-Mex cantina where smoked brisket and massive turkey legs, baby back ribs and pulled pork are the stars of platters, nachos, tacos and burritos. The taco-barbecue hybrid is set to soft-open on Monday, Sept. 15, from owners George Abbondante (formerly with Denise’s Kitchen in Pompano Beach) and business partners Yardlene Tabora and David Fogel (also executive chef). It’s billed as a spinoff of The Hen and The Hog, their trio of all-day bruncheries in Pompano, Hollywood and Boca Raton, and will also feature fajitas, a suckling pig roast on Wednesdays and sides including collard greens, coleslaw, red beans and rice, mac and cheese, and caramelized sweet potato medallions.
Black Jack’s Rum Bar & Grille
505 NE Third Ave., Fort Lauderdale; BlackJacksRumBar.com
Black Jack’s seems to be churning out sequels faster than the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise. Eight months after dropping anchor in Davie, this Caribbean-themed, swashbuckler-friendly hangout will open a sister restaurant in white-hot Flagler Village in October, according to co-owners Ted Sabarese (Drunken Taco chain, Giovanni’s Coal Fire Pizza), Deanne Crosby and Russ Twining. As with its flagship, Black Jack’s Fort Lauderdale will command a strong library of rare rums alongside conch fritters, pork-belly chicharrones, 10-ounce snapper filet fish and chips, chorizo paella, Argentine choripanes (grilled chorizo on a roll), a frita Cubana and ropa vieja.
Lucky Lou’s Raw Bar
123 NE 20th Ave., Deerfield Beach
The former Bru’s Room near the Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier is being morphed into this casual oyster bar and sporty seafood shack now set to open Oct. 15, executive chef Amanda Currie (Fox’s “Hell’s Kitchen” Season 23) confirmed on social media. Originally destined as a new outpost of sports-bar chain Carolina Ale House, owner Lou Moshakos (The Cove Waterfront Restaurant & Tiki Bar, Oceanic, Lucky Fish Dania Beach) switched course earlier this year. Now the plan is to open Lucky Lou’s as an homage to the Deerfield Beach surf-and-turf shack that started his career, he says. In 1978, Moshakos and wife Joy ran Seafood Shanty on Hillsboro Boulevard, across the street from The Cove. Like Seafood Shanty, Lucky Lou’s will be a breezy hub for hand-shucked oysters, pub grub like burgers and fried fish, and round-the-clock sports playing on banks of TVs. “We’re going back to our roots,” Moshakos tells the Sun Sentinel. “This is what’s missing in Deerfield Beach.”
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
870 North Railroad Ave, West Palm Beach (in September)
11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens (September)
25 SW 1st Ave Delray Beach (October)
901 S. Miami Ave, Miami (October)
vanleeuwenicecream.com
This dessert destination — known for its signature French-style, made-from-scratch dairy and vegan ice cream — is coming into the market in a big way. Following its first foray into SoFlo, which was in Miami Beach back in March, Van Leeuwen’s plans on opening locations in both West Palm Beach’s NORA District and Palm Beach Gardens in September, according to a company news release. After that, it’s heading to Mary Brickell Village in Miami and Delray Beach’s Sundy Village in October.
Ludlow Coffee Supply
110 E. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; ludlowcoffeesupply.com
This Lower East Side NYC coffee house opened in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood last year. Now, owner John Seymour has plans to expand its offering of house-roasted coffee from Brooklyn and locally sourced food to downtown Fort Lauderdale’s financial district, with a soft launch expected in October. “At 110 East, we’re creating a space where exceptional coffee meets community — complemented by great food, curated events and a welcoming vibe,” Seymour said in a statement. “We look forward to becoming a destination that inspires connection and creativity for locals and visitors alike.”
Oku by Takato
551 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954-414-5160; takatorestaurant.com
Takato, the Japanese-Korean fusion oceanfront restaurant located at the Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach hotel, is debuting a posh 10-seat Omakase lounge called Oku by Takato in September. “Oku” is a Japanese word that translates to “inner” or “deep,” a reference to the layers of flavors found in the multi-course culinary offerings from executive chef Taek “Taka” Lee. “Oku by Takato is an experience that elevates our commitment to precision and authenticity,” said Lee in a statement. “Broward County has few truly high-end Omakase experiences, and we are proud to bring something unparalleled to the area. This concept allows us to push boundaries and introduce guests to a level of artistry that is among the best in South Florida.” The menu will vary, but you can expect dishes such as Lobster Bisque, Toro topped with caviar, Ora King Salmon and A5 Wagyu, along with a private sushi bar and a curated collection of sake and wine. There will be one seating per evening each Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. for $250 per guest.
Wood & Waata
3134 NE Ninth St., Fort Lauderdale; Instagram.com/woodandwaata
This new restaurant coming into the little oceanside enclave tucked away at Sunrise Boulevard and A1A (behind the Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach hotel) hopes to showcase the Caribbean’s diverse heritage and culinary culture when it opens in November. “Our culinary vision is to redefine Caribbean cuisine by blending tradition with innovation,” chef/owner Cashiema Green told the South Florida Sun Sentinel. “Rooted in the bold soulful flavors of the islands, we will showcase fiery-kissed cooking techniques, fresh herbs and global influences to create dishes that [are both] nostalgic and new. What drew me to Fort Lauderdale Beach was the perfect blend of energy, culture and opportunity. It’s a place where locals, travelers and food lovers all converge. I saw a real lane to introduce something fresh and bold: A modern Caribbean dining experience with flavor, fire and flair — a concept that is very much lacking in the Fort Lauderdale beach area.” Green has been in the food and beverage biz for over 15 years, including owning two locations of The Flavor Spot, a boutique brand of take-out Jamaican restaurants in Philadelphia. She also worked as a consultant with Dukunoo Jamaican Kitchen in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood.
Off The Clock
921 Lake Ave, Lake Worth Beach; Instagram.com/offtheclockeditions
Described as a “listening bar culinary experience,” Off The Clock is expected to open this November in the space that was briefly Not So Bizaare Ave Cafe. “Off The Clock merges the worlds of craft cocktails, music and fashion at a crossroads with the arts,” said Horace Henry, who co-owns OTC with his wife, Elizabeth. “We’re dedicated to creating elevated experiences that cater to a refined audience who appreciates the intersection of culture, creativity and luxury. I’m building a space where diversity isn’t just acknowledged but celebrated. A place where our children, grandchildren and future generations will feel welcome, safe and valued. Our dream is to create a reality where we can truly coexist, blending exclusivity with inclusivity in a way that hasn’t been done before.” The Henrys met and got their start in the hospitality business while working at The Breakers Palm Beach. Then there were stints at The Boca Raton (Major Food Group) and Broken Sound Club. The head chef will be Reginald Burgess, with experience from Walt Disney World Resort, Major Food Group and Carbone Miami.
Jabrewski’s Pizza Co.
1301 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., Royal Palm Beach; jabrewskispizzaco.com
In addition to pizza, Jabrewski’s will offer burgers, hot dogs, hot sandwiches, salads, calzones and strombolis when the restaurant opens in the spring of 2026. The owners are Kacey Poulin and married couple Ashley (Kacey’s sister) and Jerrad Jablonski. “We are locals to Royal Palm and Loxahatchee,” Ashley Jablonski told the Sun Sentinel. “We know our community and loved the idea of being a part of the Village of Royal Palm Beach. Our parents once serviced the Royal Palm Beach community with multiple businesses in this area — pizza shop included — and we are honored to continue in their footsteps.”
Murano by Ferraro
601 N. Federal Highway, Suite 101, Hallandale Beach; MuranoRestaurant.com
Inspired by his Venetian homeland, chef Igor Ferraro’s Italian seafood sit-down becomes the latest to join the crowded Atlantic Village shopping complex on Federal Highway. The fine-dining restaurant, tastefully appointed with ornate chandeliers, wine racks, terrazzo tile and sumptuous cabernet walls, is scheduled to open on Sept. 16, according to its website. Murano will be an offshoot of the chef’s namesake Ferraro’s Kitchen Restaurant and Wine Bar in Miami and Blue Ridge, Georgia, and will feature dishes such as sea scallop gratin, zucchini rolls with shrimps and polpo alla Adriatica.
Pie-Fection Pizzeria & Bistro
7120 Beracasa Way, Boca Raton; piefectionpizza.com
Pie-Fection has plans for Boca Raton. Sometime this winter, the pizzeria — known for blending Brazilian and Italian flavors as well as for its dessert pizzas — will take over the space that formerly was Nino’s Italian Restaurant in the Del Mar Village shopping center. Started in 2011 in Orlando by José Emanuel (aka “Maninho”), Pie-Fection expanded to Kissimmee in 2020.
Eataly
700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach; eataly.com
This “multifunctional marketplace” is coming to West Palm Beach with its signature curated shops and restaurants. Expected to open at CityPlace this fall, specifically in the historic Harriet Himmel Theater building, the project is a partnership with developer Related Ross. The space will have both seated restaurants and fast-casual/quick-service counters, as well as specialty markets with imported Italian goods. “As a true lifestyle destination with an impressive mix of retail, art, design, and cuisine, CityPlace couldn’t have been a better match for our incoming flagship store,” Tommaso Brusò, CEO of Eataly North America, says in a company press release. Eataly has locations throughout the world, including one that recently opened at Aventura Mall.
The Break House Kitchen & Beach Bar
202 NE 21st Ave., Deerfield Beach; TheBreakHouse.com
A new restaurant billing itself as a “modern beachside eatery” is expected to rise this fall in the spot that once housed the long-running Deerfield Beach Cafe, which was evicted by the city. The Break House, to be located on the under-renovation Deerfield pier, comes from owner Danielle Rosse, who operates Oceans 234 next door. She described it as a “bold, casual, oceanfront and full of heart” in a June 3 Instagram post.
Skinny Louie
139 S. Compass Way, Dania Beach; SkinnyLouie.com
If the all-caps declaration wrapped across its new storefront isn’t a dead giveaway — “SMASHING SOON!” — yes, this Wynwood-born cult burger joint will be smashing patties in the Dania Pointe mega-shopping complex sometime later this year. It joins a spree of recently opened SoFlo locations, including a West Palm Beach shop that debuted June 26. Trendier-than-ever smash burgers may be commonplace in the tricounty area, but when Argentine owners Gonzalo Rubino and Matias Palloni (Crazy Poké and Sushi Más in Wynwood) opened their original Skinny in late 2023, strong social-media game brought lines out the door. (Skinny also won “Very Best Burger” at the 2025 South Beach Wine and Food Festival Burger Bash, further fueling its fandom.) Its appeal may be each location’s zero-frills, 1950s-style diner aesthetic — or its refreshingly bare-bones menu. There are exactly three burgers — classic, applewood bacon and the Skinny Louie Cheeseburger — available with one, two or three smashed patties, then paired with fries, a soda and an optional milkshake. And that’s it. Future locations are planned for Aventura, South Miami and Fort Lauderdale.
Nectar Lab Kava Bar
540 N. Andrews Ave., Suite 101; Fort Lauderdale; nectarlabkavabar.com
Nectar Lab is planning a fall opening in the ground-floor commercial space of the Motif apartment complex in Flagler Village. It will be the first South Florida location for the Naples-based botanical lounge. “Nectar Lab offers a curated menu of functional herbal teas and botanical elixirs sourced from around the world,” COO and partner Ben Klausner says. “Guests can expect thoughtfully crafted, non-alcoholic beverages that deliver natural elevation and calm — from earthy South Pacific roots to vibrant floral infusions and adaptogenic blends.” As for the location, Klausner adds, “Fort Lauderdale’s Flagler Village is a thriving canvas of innovation and community — the perfect home for Nectar Lab. The neighborhood’s momentum, rich cultural fabric, and the Motif building’s design-forward aesthetic, made it a natural fit for our next chapter.”
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
4800 Wiles Road, Coconut Creek; LazyDogRestaurants.com
This California gastropub chain is expanding once again with a new restaurant set to join the sprawling live-work-play complex Mainstreet Coconut Creek, 200 acres of homes, shops, restaurants and parks set to break ground later this year. The addition of Lazy Dog, one of Mainstreet’s first restaurant tenants, was announced by Coconut Creek City Manager Sheila Rose during a budget town hall in April. It will become the chain’s third Florida location; it opened one in Boca Raton in 2021. Barbecue bison meat loaf, pot roast beef dips, peanut butter and jelly burgers, teriyaki bowls and St. Louis-style ribs distinguish Lazy Dog’s massive menu of American comfort classics, along with dog-friendly items.
