Miami’s Newest Restaurant Openings, Now on Resy
Want to know the latest — and greatest — restaurant openings in Miami and Fort Lauderdale? You’re in luck.
From the reopening of a modern Asian barbecue hot spot to a destination for Caribbean cuisine and cocktails, we have you covered with this continuously updated list of hot new debuts.
And if you’re seeking out some beloved Miami and Fort Lauderdale spots that are now bookable on Resy, we’ve got you covered here.
Mangrove Downtown Miami
More nights should include jerk fried chicken sandwiches, coconut peas and rice, griot and pikliz, and vinyl vibes. Cocktails take a detour through the Caribbean; things like the Hotstepper combine passionfruit with housemade hot sauce.
KYU Miami Wynwood Art District
Warm tones and earthy elements play a balancing act with the fiery spirit of this (reopened!) mainstay. Don’t worry: Kyu’s iconic roasted cauliflower, Korean fried chicken, crispy rice, and sesame-crusted short ribs are all here. But don’t overlook lighter newcomers like crunchy kale — texture is everything.
Aoko Edgewater
Sushi made with pristine fish and subtle, creative flourishes doesn’t require flashing lights, bottle service, or even a sign on the door, and this Edgewater spot proves it. From the hand rolls (like aji with chimichurri) to the nigri and rolls, everything is graceful. If you can’t decide what to get, the omakase’s the way to go.
La Màrtola Buena Vista
Pretend you’re languishing somewhere along the Adriatic, a place where you can get wood-fired grilled meats, local fish, and bright vegetable dishes bursting with freshness. Add in the gorgeous La Filiale pies, and you have this must-stop in Buena Vista.
MUCHAAACHOS Miami Beach
There’s a real love of Argentinian fútbol and food at this Normandy Isles spot (think of the extra a’s as what a crowd roars any time Argentina scores). Go for the grilled cowboy steak for two, chorizo links, or the skirt steak with tomato, mozzarella, and hand-cut fries. Stay for the Argentinian wines, vermouth, or a Fernet and coke.
Bodega Mezcaleria Coral Gables Coral Gables
Distressed leather loungers, reclaimed wood, dim lights — it’s exactly where you want to be sipping a mezcal old fashioned whilst snacking on crispy pork belly topped with caviar. The intimate 26-seater is a vibe, a hideaway for those in the know.
Abbale Telavivian Kitchen – Aventura Aventura
There’s so much more room at this second outpost of the popular Telavivian restaurant. That means better chances for chef Sam Gorenstein’s warm pita and salatim, crunchy cauliflower with tamarind glaze, and flat-iron steak shashlik. Brunch is exceptional, as are cocktails; sip an arak sour at the bar any time.
Motek Brickell Brickell
Like the other Motek locations, this is the perfect place for all-day brunch, especially when shakshuka and various mezze are involved. The Arayes burger (beef kofta kebabs stuffed into a soft pita with tahini and harissa) tastes even better in larger indoor and outdoor digs with a cocktail by its side.
Tacombi – Wynwood Wynwood
Once a Volkswagen bus on the beaches of Yucatán, then a beach-meets-retro hot spot in New York, Tacombi feels just right for Miami. This third location brings the stellar taco menu (al pastor, carnitas, carne asada, and occasionally birria), plus pitchers of margaritas, and housemade aguas frescas to a bustling, vibrant corner of Wynwood.
Oise Ristorante By Brad Kilgore Wynwood
Miami, say hello to itameshi. The delightful Italy-meets-Japan mashup cuisine takes center stage at Oise, where James Beard-nominated chef Brad Kilgore brilliantly fires up dishes like gyoza in brodo, meatballs in red miso tomato sauce, and black sesame tiramisu.
Ruka Winewood Wynwood
When Wynwood is too, er, Wynwood for you, this hidden gem of a wine bar is the perfect haven for a glass of wine (or two) and more-than-cheese-and-crackers snacks. Think: Crunchy yuca cacio e pepe puffs, jamon Ibérico, and grilled halloumi cheese.
One K Raw Brickell
Choose your own adventure in Brickell: A lively cocktail spot at the indoor-outdoor space, which also happens to have very crushable tacos, deviled eggs, East and West Coast oysters, and an impeccable smashburger. Then, pop into the speakeasy-like bar behind the hidden door. You’ll win either way.
Grand Central by Nuno Grullon MiMo
The white-linened tables in this sliver of a space belie just how good the burger is here, or that you can have chicken pot pie with a pillowy pastry crust and crab cakes with little to no filler. A New York vibe permeates, but you’ll be grateful it’s right here.
Casadonna Edgewater
This is what happens when powerhouses behind places like Komodo, Swan, and Tao come together to birth an Italian restaurant, Miami-style. Eat crispy artichokes and langoustine ceviche, sip a spritz on the terrace overlooking the bay, or dine inside the drop-dead gorgeous rooms in all their feminine flamingo pink and green glory.
