Upcoming Restaurants in South Florida
South Florida is known for its vibrant food scene, with new restaurants opening almost every day. Here’s a look at what’s coming soon to a city near you. Please note that opening dates are subject to change.
Eataly
Eataly, a multifunctional marketplace, is coming to West Palm Beach with its signature curated shops and restaurants. The project is a partnership with developer Related Ross and is expected to open at CityPlace this fall, specifically in the historic Harriet Himmel Theater building. The space will have both seated restaurants and fast-casual/quick-service counters, as well as specialty markets with imported Italian goods.
Lucky Lou’s Raw Bar
Lucky Lou’s Raw Bar is set to open later this summer in Deerfield Beach, replacing the former Bru’s Room near the Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier. The casual oyster bar and sporty seafood shack will serve hand-shucked oysters, pub grub, and round-the-clock sports playing on banks of TVs.
Roka Hula
Roka Hula, a Polynesian fusion restaurant-bar, is plotting a summer opening in downtown Delray Beach. The menu will feature pork belly baos, seared miso-glazed striped bass, sashimi, and an A5 Kobe beef omakase, along with 14 tiki cocktails and a lengthy rum, tequila, mezcal, shochu, and Japanese whisky list.
Eden Restaurant
Eden Restaurant, a themed eatery, is expected to open this summer in West Park. The menu will feature Nigerian pepper soup, roast beef kebabs, and whole fried and stewed fish, along with three prix-fixe "dinner experiences" ranging from Eden’s Whisper to Eden’s Flame.
Nectar Lab Kava Bar
Nectar Lab Kava Bar is planning a summertime opening in the ground-floor commercial space of the Motif apartment complex in Flagler Village, Fort Lauderdale. The botanical lounge will offer a curated menu of functional herbal teas and botanical elixirs sourced from around the world.
Del Mar
Del Mar, a Mediterranean mini-chain, is set to open in October on the bottom floor of the Auberge Beach Residences tower in Fort Lauderdale. The menu will feature spicy lamb sausage Turkish flatbreads, tomato salads, and loaded hummus starters, as well as lobster spaghetti, veal chops, swordfish, and 16-ounce ribeyes.
Sunday Motor Co.
Sunday Motor Co., a car-centric cafe, expects a summer debut in West Palm Beach’s NORA District. The all-day brunch menu will serve up breakfast burritos, shakshuka with ciabatta, birria chilaquiles, and curried chickpea wraps in a space percolating with auto-themed merch and decor.
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, a California gastropub chain, is expanding to Mainstreet Coconut Creek, a live-work-play complex. The addition of Lazy Dog was announced by Coconut Creek City Manager Sheila Rose during a budget town hall in April.
Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse
Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse, a restaurant from chef Michael Lewis, will serve Texas-style barbecue with Japanese influences and is poised to have its grand opening on May 21 on Fort Lauderdale’s Riverwalk.
Salvo Osteria Romana
Salvo Osteria Romana is coming to Wilton Manors, taking over the space that formerly housed Thai Me Up. The target date is in mid-June, and the menu will feature authentic Italian dishes.
Crema Gourmet
Crema Gourmet, a Miami-based chain, plans on opening two additional South Florida locations, one in downtown West Palm Beach and another in Fort Lauderdale’s Flagler Village neighborhood. The grand opening in West Palm Beach is set for May 29.
bb.q Chicken
bb.q Chicken, a Korean Fried Chicken franchise, is shaking into South Florida with two more locations, joining the first that debuted in Davie in December.
Geronimo Tequila Bar and Southwest Grill
Geronimo Tequila Bar and Southwest Grill, a Connecticut-born mini-chain, is under construction in the former Cabana El Rey space in Delray Beach, ahead of a mid-2025 opening. The menu will offer pork burritos braised with Chimayó chiles, guajillo-braised short rib, and tableside guacamole.
Other Restaurants Coming Soon
Other restaurants coming soon to South Florida include:
- The Hen and The Hog Smokehouse Cantina, a taco- and barbecue-centric restaurant in Pompano Beach
- VC’s Kitchen, a new restaurant-cafe in the Shoppes of Blue Lake plaza in Boca Raton
Conclusion
South Florida’s food scene is constantly evolving, with new restaurants opening almost every day. From Eataly to Geronimo Tequila Bar and Southwest Grill, there’s something for everyone in the upcoming restaurant scene.
FAQs
Q: What is the expected opening date for Eataly in West Palm Beach?
A: Eataly is expected to open at CityPlace this fall.
Q: What type of cuisine will Roka Hula serve?
A: Roka Hula will serve Polynesian fusion cuisine.
Q: Where will Del Mar be located?
A: Del Mar will be located on the bottom floor of the Auberge Beach Residences tower in Fort Lauderdale.
Q: What is the target date for Salvo Osteria Romana’s opening?
A: The target date is in mid-June.
Q: How many locations will Crema Gourmet have in South Florida?
A: Crema Gourmet will have two additional locations in South Florida, one in downtown West Palm Beach and another in Fort Lauderdale’s Flagler Village neighborhood.
Q: What type of cuisine will Geronimo Tequila Bar and Southwest Grill serve?
A: Geronimo Tequila Bar and Southwest Grill will serve Santa Fe-spun dishes, including pork burritos braised with Chimayó chiles and guajillo-braised short rib.
