The Best Restaurant Openings in Miami – June 2026

One of Miami's most iconic restaurants is back. China Grill has reopened at Bal Harbour Shops more than a decade after its beloved South Beach location closed. Signature dishes like crispy spinach, lobster pancakes, lamb spareribs, and Bananas in a Box return alongside a handful of new additions. The glamorous new space nods to the original with floating lights and other familiar design details, proving some classics are worth bringing back.

The team behind MICHELIN-starred SHINGO, one of Miami's hottest omakase restaurants, has opened a charming Japanese café on Miracle Mile called STAND. House-made milk bread, excellent sandos, bento boxes, and some of the city's best matcha make this tiny café worth seeking out. Best of all, almost everything is under $20.

Cotoletta's owners have expanded into full-service dining with San Marco in South of Fifth. It's the first full-service restaurant the group has opened. The menu features handmade pastas, crudos, classic Italian dishes, and polished tableside touches. Come hungry, and don't skip the bread service.

The Atomica team has launched Madremouth, a takeout-only Peruvian sandwich shop tucked inside MIA Market. Expect stacked chicharrón, lomo saltado, and rotisserie chicken sandwiches layered with bold flavors and house-made sauces. It's the kind of lunch you'll gladly eat at your desk, even if it gets a little messy.

Located in Allapattah inside the under-the-radar Zoko Collective, Lovecat is the kind of cocktail bar bartenders love. The menu leans creative with savory martinis, inventive highballs, and album-inspired cocktails served in an effortlessly cool setting. Order a drink, grab a few snacks, and plan on staying for another round.

Housed inside Miami's historic Water Pump House, Eos Garden brings Mediterranean flavors to one of the city's most unique dining rooms. Chef Halit Avuka's menu draws inspiration from Greece, Turkey, and the Levant with vibrant meze, grilled octopus, Adana kebab, whole Mediterranean sea bass, and Aegean moussaka. The restored landmark has been transformed into a lush garden oasis, making it a place you'll want to linger.

Following the success of its Wynwood debut, Monterrey favorite Tacos Atarantados has opened a second Miami location in Brickell. Chef Jorge Guadiana's menu stars trompo tacos, suadero, cheesy cachetadas, and other Northern Mexican specialties in a lively space connected to Sala de Despecho.