As the temperatures rise, the latest restaurant openings reflect the bright energy of spring and summer. Below, a selection of now-open restaurants and upcoming debuts of note.
Now Open
The Mexican, Miami
Located on Brickell Key, The Mexican is the second outpost of the Dallas-based contemporary Mexican restaurant, set against sweeping waterfront views. Designed by Paulina Morán and recognized by Prix Versailles, the concept pairs Northern and coastal Mexican cuisine with immersive, architecture-driven interiors. The menu is rooted in fire-led cooking and heritage recipes, complemented by a refined beverage program in a visually striking dining room.
SLIM’S, Miami
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From Stephen Starr and Starr Restaurants, SLIM’S is a steakhouse in Bal Harbour Shops, opened in the former Makoto space. Designed as an intimate, cinematic-inspired hideaway, the concept draws on the glamour of Hollywood’s golden age, with rich textures, plush seating, and vintage detailing. The menu centers on classic steakhouse fare and martinis, channeling a nostalgic take on modern indulgence and style.
ZIVA, Miami
ZIVA is a Mediterranean dining destination in Midtown Miami, centered on coastal influences from the Levant and Morocco. The menu spans grilled meats, seafood, handmade pastas, and vibrant mezze, paired with an inventive cocktail and curated wine program. Designed as an indoor-outdoor space with lush greenery and ambient lighting, the restaurant transitions from refined dinner service into a more energetic late-night atmosphere shaped by music and entertainment.
Bar Susanne, NYC
Located next to the riverfront Cafe Susanne in Williamsburg, Bar Susanne is a seafood-focused restaurant with sweeping waterfront views. The menu highlights purveyors from Long Island’s North Fork and nearby New York waters, complemented by a beverage program centered on martinis and agave-forward cocktails.
Kinda Nice, NYC
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Kinda Nice channels the energy of a classic American dive and late-night diner through a more elevated cocktail-bar lens. Opened by hospitality veterans Patty Dennison and Ally Marrone of Grand Army, the Brooklyn spot pairs playful nostalgia with a serious drinks program and lively atmosphere. A second concept, Shenanigans, is also set to open downstairs, adding another layer to the destination’s after-hours appeal.
Balera, NYC
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Founded by five Italian friends in Williamsburg, Balera brings a relaxed, regional approach to Italian dining with an emphasis on Roman-style pizza, dishes inspired by Emilia-Romagna, and a thoughtful wine program led by Oliviero Luchetti, formerly of Chambers. The space balances neighborhood warmth with the kind of polished culinary perspective that has quickly made it one of Brooklyn’s most talked-about new openings.
Caffè Tusk, NoMad NYC
From the team behind BRASS and The Tusk Bar, Caffè Tusk is an all-day European-inspired café and aperitivo bar, completing Nick Hatsatouris’s dining trio at The Evelyn Hotel. Designed to shift throughout the day, the space moves from morning espresso and pastries to aperitivo and martinis, pairing seasonal fare with a culture-forward program in a lively, street-facing setting.
Cafe Bar J.F., NYC
Opened in Williamsburg in the former Llama Inn space, Café Bar J.F. is a South American-inspired tavern from restaurateur Juan Correa and chef Francisco Castillo. The 55-seat restaurant draws on culinary influences from Peru, Chile, and Argentina, with nostalgia-driven cooking, a classic-leaning cocktail program, and a wine list curated by Pierre Buffet. A rooftop patio is set to follow, extending the concept’s relaxed, social energy into the warmer months.
Jade Rabbit, NYC
Jade Rabbit is a rooftop izakaya located atop the Kimpton Era Midtown, offering panoramic views of Rockefeller Center and the New York City skyline. The concept centers on Japanese and Asian-inspired small plates alongside a cocktail program that reinterprets classics and modern serves. The space combines a lively rooftop lounge atmosphere with a menu designed for shared dining and late-night energy.
Lola’s Cocktails and Kitchen, Hudson Valley
Lola’s Café expands to Eastdale Village with its third and largest location to date, a 6,000-square-foot space designed by FW Interiors. A long-standing Hudson Valley favorite, the café builds on its signature all-day menu with new shareable dishes and a weekend brunch program, alongside a full bar offering cocktails, local beer, and wine. The design includes a private dining room for intimate events and garage-style doors that open the space to seasonal al fresco dining.
Maroon by Chef Kwame Onwuachi, Las Vegas
Located at SAHARA Las Vegas, Maroon is an Afro-Caribbean steakhouse from James Beard Award-winning chef Kwame Onwuachi and his first West Coast restaurant. The concept reinterprets the classic American steakhouse through the lens of the Afro-Caribbean diaspora, pairing premium cuts and seafood with bold, spice-driven flavors and live-fire cooking. A custom-built jerk pit anchors the experience and a menu rooted in heritage, storytelling, and a contemporary fine-dining approach.
Pietro’s Trattoria, Lodi
A reimagining of a long-standing Central Valley favorite, Pietro’s Trattoria has reopened in Lodi’s Reynolds Ranch district. The nearly 9,000-square-foot space, designed by Arcanum Architecture with interiors by Jon De La Cruz, is arranged across three interconnected buildings centered around a landscaped courtyard. The design emphasizes indoor-outdoor dining and an open kitchen that anchors the guest experience from nearly every vantage point.
Original Joe’s Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek
The newest outpost of the Bay Area institution dating back to 1937, Original Joe’s Walnut Creek brings the historic brand to Walnut Creek with a refreshed, more contemporary California sensibility. Designed by Arcanum Architecture in collaboration with owner/designer Elena Duggan, the space features expansive patios and layered indoor-outdoor dining that define the brand’s most al fresco-forward location to date.
Meyhouse, San Ramon
Located at City Center Bishop Ranch, Meyhouse expands into the East Bay with a Turkish “meyhane” concept paired with Meyhouse Jazz, a live music venue integrated into the restaurant. Led by Chef Omer Artun, the menu centers on modern Turkish cuisine rooted in Anatolian tradition, with an emphasis on meze, seafood, and grilled dishes in a design-forward setting.
Strāta, San Jose
Strāta is the latest concept from M.O. Hospitality, centered on a rotating, seasonal California menu that evolves every six to eight weeks. Built around the idea of layered dining, the chef-driven restaurant highlights peak local produce and shifting culinary influences in an ever-changing format designed to balance familiarity with discovery.
Rye Bunny, Washington, D.C.
From the team behind Michelin-starred Tail Up Goat, husband-and-wife restaurateurs Jill Tyler and Chef Jon Sybert introduce Rye Bunny, a seasonally driven counter-service restaurant shaped by a more sustainability-focused approach to hospitality. The concept emphasizes hyper-seasonal dishes rooted in long-standing relationships with Mid-Atlantic farmers and purveyors.
Coming Soon
Barlume Beach, Montauk - Opening Memorial Day Weekend 2026
Opening Memorial Day weekend, Barlume Beach brings a Mediterranean-inspired hotel, restaurant, and beach club concept to Montauk Harbor from LDV Hospitality. An extension of the group’s Flatiron restaurant Barlume, the waterfront destination blends coastal Italian design influences with the relaxed energy of the Hamptons, pairing all-day dining, marina views, and music-led evenings in a setting defined by indoor-outdoor spaces and a focus on seasonal living.
Bagatelle Montauk, Montauk - Opening May 20, 2026
Returning for its second season on the East End, Bagatelle Montauk brings a Riviera-inspired energy to a waterfront setting. The French-Mediterranean menu leans seasonal and seafood-driven, paired with a celebratory beverage program spanning champagne, wines, and cocktails that transition from day to night. Weekends feature the brand’s signature brunch, defined by a music-led atmosphere and a lively, social rhythm.
Vilebrequin La Plage, Miami – Opening May 23, 2026
Vilebrequin La Plage is a rooftop restaurant and destination atop the UNFRAMED, Autograph Collection hotel, marking the French swimwear house’s first U.S. outpost. Designed by Vincent Darré in collaboration with 34th Floor and Schulte F&B Group, the 18,000-square-foot space draws inspiration from the Côte d’Azur’s relaxed elegance. Led by Executive Chef Gregory Gourreau, the menu blends light southern French flavors with South Florida produce in a setting designed for open-air dining and leisure.
Somssi, NYC – Opening Summer 2026
Somssi (“sohm-shi”) is a new neighborhood restaurant from Ahris Kim, developed in partnership with Chef Junghyun “JP” Park and Ellia Park. Named after the Korean word for honed skill, the concept centers on shareable plates that draw from Asian and European influences, reworking familiar flavors through a thoughtful, technique-driven lens that balances comfort with curiosity.
ÓOL, NYC – Opening Summer 2026
ÓOL (“ohl”) is a modern cacao atelier founded by Ilana Gutierrez, rooted in the cultural and ceremonial traditions of cacao in Mexico. Guests build customized drinks using ethically sourced cacao, milk, sweeteners, and spices, while the two-level space—designed by Jorge Campos Estudio—extends the experience with workshops and guided tastings focused on cacao’s heritage and ritual.
Pebble Bar at The Rink, NYC - Opening Late May 2026
At Rockefeller Center, Pebble Bar at The Rink reimagines the iconic skating rink as a European-style open-air courtyard for the season. From Authentic Hospitality, the concept brings the group’s signature cocktail program outdoors, paired with seasonal bites from rink-side partners, all set against a relaxed, spritz-forward atmosphere designed for warm-weather evenings in the heart of Midtown.
HED NYC, NYC - Opening Late May 2026
Opening in Chelsea, HED NYC is a modern Thai restaurant from the team behind Michelin Guide–recognized HED 11 in San Francisco, led by Chef Piriya “Saint” Boonprasarn and owner Naruephon “Billie” Wannajaro. The concept centers on a “Thai Sharing Progression,” reworking traditional Thai dining into a sequence of dishes designed for communal enjoyment, emphasizing balance, contrast, and rhythm rather than a formal tasting menu structure.
Takay, Miami - Opening Summer 2026
Takay is an intimate 10-seat omakase counter on Coral Way, offering a chef-led Japanese dining experience rooted in Edomae tradition and precision. Founded by Glen Kotlyarski and Yoni Matz, the concept features an evolving multi-course menu centered on pristine seafood from Japan alongside seasonal local ingredients, with a focus on sashimi, nigiri, and composed dishes—with two nightly seatings emphasizing a personal, guided experience.
Ferguson’s Country “Fergs”, NYC - Opening Summer 2026
Opening in Williamsburg, Ferguson’s Country is a Southern-inspired restaurant from the team behind Baba and Baba Cool, led by co-owner Gabriella Mann. The menu focuses on comforting Southern classics, from pimento cheese and shrimp and grits to hot chicken biscuits, paired with a beverage program featuring moonshine, draft Alabama iced tea, and shareable pitchers. A jukebox soundtrack and easygoing atmosphere round out the nostalgic, hospitality-driven experience.
Creola, NYC - Opening Summer 2026
Following years of pop-ups across New York and a recent appearance on Top Chef, chef Lana Lagomarsini is opening Creola, an intimate 14-seat tasting menu restaurant on the Upper East Side. Named after her grandmother, the concept draws from the African diaspora, the American South, and Lagomarsini’s New York upbringing. Designed to feel closer to a supper club than a traditional restaurant, the experience emphasizes storytelling, seasonality, and a communal atmosphere shaped by an evolving menu.
Tin’s, NYC - Opening June 2026
Opening on the Lower East Side, Tin’s is a three-story Shanghai-inspired dumpling house and cocktail bar from Philip Dizard and Mercury Tin. Blending Shanghainese tradition with New York dining culture, the concept moves from a casual ground-floor eatery to an intimate cocktail bar and private “Dream Room,” bringing a layered, story-driven approach to street food and hospitality.
Elizabeth Street by Dante, NYC - Opening June 2026
Opening in Nolita, Elizabeth Street by Dante marks the latest expansion from Linden Pride and Nathalie Hudson. The multi-level concept unfolds across four distinct experiences: a Martini bar, a main dining room with open wood-fire cooking, a spritz garden, and a lower-level cocktail lounge, offering a full expression of the Dante universe through food, design, and its signature aperitivo program.
Seiya, Miami - Opening June 2026
Opening in Coconut Grove, Seiya is an intimate rooftop restaurant and speakeasy lounge from Chef Seiya Noborikawa, formerly of Osaka Nikkei Miami, overlooking Biscayne Bay. Rooted in Nikkei Alterno philosophy, the concept centers on sushi, omakase, and seasonal dishes defined by precision and balance, transitioning from refined dining into a more elevated late-night lounge experience.
Malibu Brewing Company, Agoura Hills - Opening June 2026
Set to open in Agoura Hills this June, Malibu Brewing Company is bringing new life to the former home of Ladyface Brewery, long considered a local institution in the Conejo Valley. The project blends a fresh dining and brewery concept with nods to the site’s history, including two location-specific beers created in tribute to the neighborhood and its longstanding brewing culture.
