Fall 2026 Culinary Arrivals and Restaurant Openings in Miami
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The arrival of the autumn dining calendar brings an expansive wave of new restaurants in Miami, reshaping dining rooms from Mid-Beach and Sunset Harbour to Downtown and Coconut Grove.
As South Florida enters its peak hospitality season, established culinary groups and independent operators are opening storefronts that range from wood-fired steak concepts and waterfront trattorias to focused regional noodle bars. This seasonal shift introduces a mix of national names expanding south alongside neighborhood-driven ventures founded by local talent.
MIAMI BEACH
A Pasta Bar
Food type: Italian cuisine, handmade pasta and wood-fired meats.
A Pasta Bar brings its New York concept to Miami Beach, featuring an open kitchen, fresh pasta prepared in-house, Italian specialties, and locally sourced seafood. The restaurant also offers an aperitivo menu and a selection of Italian wines and cocktails.
Bazaar Meat by José Andrés
Food type: Steakhouse, Spanish cuisine and modern tapas.
Located inside Andaz Miami Beach, Bazaar Meat focuses on premium cuts of meat prepared over open flames, alongside Spanish-inspired dishes, seafood and contemporary interpretations of classic favorites. The restaurant marks the return of José Andrés' Bazaar concept to Miami Beach.
Lucky Cat Steak by Gordon Ramsay
Food type: Japanese and Korean-inspired steakhouse.
Scheduled to open November 25, 2026, Lucky Cat Steak combines premium steaks and Wagyu beef with Japanese robata grilling, sushi, sashimi and Asian-inspired small plates. The concept also includes a cocktail bar and late-night lounge.
DOWNTOWN MIAMI
Phở Nam
Food type: Vietnamese cuisine.
Created by the team behind Tâm Tâm, Phở Nam focuses on Southern Vietnamese cooking, particularly traditional phở noodle soups. The menu also includes Vietnamese dishes, phin-brewed coffee and teas sourced from Vietnam.
LITTLE RIVER
Anako
Food type: Filipino cuisine.
Address: 8222 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33138
Founded by chefs Leicel Ros and Nancy Dominguez, Anako introduces a menu inspired by Filipino family recipes and Southeast Asian culinary traditions. Dishes include lumpia, oxtail kare-kare and kinilaw, alongside a cocktail program.
MIMO
Teo Teo
Food type: Venezuelan cuisine and rotisserie chicken.
From the team behind Caracas Bakery, Teo Teo is a casual, takeout-focused restaurant specializing in Venezuelan-style rotisserie chicken served with potatoes and carrots. The menu also includes chicken Caesar sandwiches and dipping sauces.
NORTH MIAMI
COTOA
Food type: Ecuadorian cuisine.
Chef Alejandra Espinoza's restaurant relocated to a larger North Miami space, expanding its dining area while maintaining its focus on Ecuadorian cooking. Cotoa's menu features dishes such as cevichocho, pan de yuca and other traditional preparations, alongside a new cocktail program.
CORAL GABLES
Zuccaly
Food type: Italian cuisine and food hall.
Developed by Da Silva Hospitality Group, Zuccaly brings several Italian food stations under one roof at The Plaza Coral Gables. Its offerings include handmade pasta, risotto, pizza, grilled meats, seafood, salads, gelato and Italian specialty products.