The Best New Restaurants in Miami [September 2026]

Bar Zorro

Coral Gables has a new spot for Spanish tapas and cocktails, and Bar Zorro is keeping things casual with a menu built around Iberian classics. The newest project from the team behind Calista Taverna and My Cousin Nick, the bar has taken over the former Clutch Burger space in the pedestrian stretch of Giralda.

The menu hits plenty of familiar territory, from pan con tomate, tortilla de patatas, and gambas al ajillo to jamón ibérico and bocadillo de calamari. There are also a few heartier options worth ordering, including oxtail-stuffed piquillo peppers and pork rib eye with a green peppercorn sauce. And if you’re looking for something beyond small plates, the txuleta burger with piparra aioli brings some Basque-inspired flavor to the lineup.

With its nighttime vibe (open until 2 a.m.), mix of tapas, cocktails, and a prime spot for post-work drinks or a casual dinner, Bar Zorro feels like an easy addition to Giralda’s increasingly busy dining scene.

Bar Zorro is located at 146 Giralda Ave., Coral Gables, FL 33134. For more information, visit their official website.

Casa Rassi

Casa Rassi has officially graduated from coffee pop-up to permanent South Beach fixture, bringing its specialty coffee game to Park Avenue. The locally grown concept keeps things simple where it counts, with espresso, pour-overs, cold brew, ceremonial-grade matcha, and a lineup of creative drinks.

This is especially good news for anyone tired of the city’s slight obsession with sugar-loaded coffee creations. Casa Rassi’s drinks are imaginative without going overboard, from an espresso tonic with house mango syrup to a refreshing yuzu lemonade cold brew and an iced espresso cola made for hot Miami days. Even the non-coffee options get interesting, with creamy sweet corn milk matcha and the Mr. Tom Basil, a sparkling drink that tastes like Italian summer.

There’s food too, including fresh pastries, breakfast taquitos, and a filling plato of eggs, potatoes, and fresh guac. The modern cafe has enough seating to settle in with a laptop, squeeze in a meeting, or simply dawdle over a good cup of coffee while catching up with friends.

Casa Rassi is located at 2216 Park Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139. For more information, follow them on Instagram.

Mítica

Miami’s burger scene is getting a taste of Yucatán with Mítica, a fast-casual burger concept that got its start in Mérida in 2020 and has since expanded across Mexico. The Wynwood location is the brand’s first US outpost, and it brings its straightforward formula: made-to-order burgers, quality ingredients, and plenty of options for when you’re craving something beyond the usual cheeseburger.

The patties are made from 100% Black Angus beef using Mítica’s own blend of cuts, then tucked into sourdough brioche buns baked in-house each morning. The menu also covers crispy chicken in burgers and bites, spicy hot dogs, loaded fries, and indulgent milkshakes for anyone who wants to go all in. The spicy chicken with mint ranch dressing and the classic Mítica burger have already become crowd favorites.

The fast-casual setup keeps things unfussy, with quick service and generous portions at approachable prices. Mítica has already grown into a sizable regional brand, with locations throughout Yucatán, Quintana Roo, and beyond, and its arrival in Miami marks another step for a concept that’s built its following around burgers done right.

Mítica is located at 73 NW 26th St., Miami, FL 33127. For more information, visit their official website.

Pho Nam

Downtown Miami’s Tâm Tâm already has a loyal following for its funky take on Vietnamese drinking food, and now the team is going back to basics with Pho Nam. From chef Tam Pham and sommelier Harrison Ramhofer, the new spot channels the old-school pho shops of Saigon, celebrating the kind of everyday Vietnamese cooking that feels familiar and deeply personal at the same time.

Naturally, pho is the star, with five versions built around slow-simmered broths and add-ons like tendon, brisket, and beef meatballs. But there’s plenty more to explore, including bánh tráng nướng (Vietnamese pizza), cá chiên nguyên con (fried whole fish with lettuce wrap), and, for the vegans, bún bò huế chay. The drink menu keeps things distinctly Vietnamese with specialty coffees and single-origin teas, including house jasmine milk tea and guava oolong tea with miso foam.

For Pham, a Saigon native, and Ramhofer, who previously lived in Vietnam, Pho Nam is inspired by the neighborhood noodle shops they return to whenever they’re back in the country. The result is a more traditional counterpart to Tâm Tâm, centered around comforting food, strong coffee, and the simple pleasure of settling in for a bowl of pho.

Pho Nam is located at 270 E. Flagler St., Miami, FL 33131. For more information, visit their official website.

Storia

Upper Buena Vista has a new Italian neighborhood darling, Storia, and it’s leaning into the kind of dining that makes you want to stay for another glass of wine. The family-run osteria comes from restaurateur Andrea Fraquelli and his uncle, chef Giulio Rossi, bringing decades of Italian hospitality and a menu built around recipes they actually love to eat.

Start with the already beloved mussels, cacio e pepe croquettes, or truffle arancini, then move on to gnocchi langoustines, duck ragu cavatelli, or tagliatelle zucchini e gamberi. For the table, the cotoletta alla milanese is made for sharing, while swordfish rolls and calves liver alla Veneziana round out the menu with something you won’t find in just any Italian restaurant.

The wine list focuses on Italian bottles, including lesser-known producers, with straightforward cocktails like espresso martinis and Aperol spritzes to match. Inside, white tablecloths, wooden seating, wine-lined shelves, and a cozy, lived-in feel give Storia the charm of an Italian restaurant that’s been around much longer than it has.

Storia is located at 5010 NE 2nd Ave., Miami, FL 33137. For more information, visit their official website.

Sulta Rosa

Here’s a little something more unexpected in the Miami Beach dining scene: Sulta Rosa. The new luxury coffee and confectionery concept comes from Dancing with the Stars power couple Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov, who teamed up with Miami local Emanuel Rich to turn their love of discovering cafés around the world into their first restaurant.

The menu takes a globe-trotting approach to sweets, with buttery croissants, handcrafted gelato, freshly baked cookies, and, naturally, plenty of baklava. Sulta Rosa’s signature confections are made by hand with premium ingredients like pistachios, rose water, honey, and delicate layers of phyllo. There are also specialty coffee drinks designed to make the whole thing feel less like a caffeine run and more like a proper ritual.

The elegant, warm-toned space is made for lingering, whether that means a slow morning coffee, an afternoon pastry break, or an evening pairing of the confections with curated Italian and French wines. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 3 a.m., Sulta Rosa feels like a little European escape in the heart of Miami Beach—an opulent café where you can easily lose track of time.

Sulta Rosa is located at 821 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139. For more information, visit their official website.

Taquiza Tacos

Taquiza is back, and while its new Little River home is a little farther from the beach than longtime fans might be used to, the tacos are still very much worth the trip. Founded by chef Steve Santana in 2014, the Miami taqueria has built its reputation around making its own masa, tortillas, and chips from organic, non-GMO corn—and its latest location puts that process front and center.

The biggest change is hard to miss: the tacos now come on stone-ground yellow corn tortillas instead of Taquiza’s signature blue. They’re made fresh on-site alongside the masa, with a lineup of tacos that includes carne asada, pollo pibil, lengua, crispy fried wild cod, and creamy rajas for the vegetarians. The heirloom blue corn isn’t going anywhere, though. It still stars in Taquiza’s famously puffy totopos, which are ideal with guacamole and one of the house salsas.

The Little River outpost is more taco counter than traditional restaurant, with the tortilla operation taking up much of the indoor space and a handful of outdoor tables for those who want to eat on-site. You can also take their yellow corn tortillas or blue corn masa home for an impressive feast with the crew. It’s a fittingly no-frills setup for a place that has always been about the tortillas first and the tacos right after, and we’re happy it’s back.

Taquiza Tacos is located at 8246 NE 2nd Ave., Miami, FL 33138. For more information, visit their official website.

UKIYO

Something new is about to start spinning on Lincoln Road. Coming this fall, UKIYO is bringing a Japanese kaiten sushi concept to Miami Beach, complete with a custom conveyor belt sending sushi and other bites around the room.

The menu will go beyond the usual sushi-bar lineup, with premium seafood from Japan, robata skewers, paitan ramen, a house dumpling cart, and tableside kamameshi. Basically, there should be plenty to keep you busy while you wait for that one perfect plate to make its way around the belt.

The 7,400-square-foot space is getting equally ambitious, with moody Japanese-inspired interiors, emerald-toned marble, aged brass, dramatic lighting, a flowing water feature reinforcing the “floating world” concept the name refers to, and a few live culinary performances thrown into the mix. Chef Nono Shigetomi is leading the kitchen, so we’re expecting more than just pretty plates. Consider this your early intel. We’re watching for an official opening date.

UKIYO is set to open at 818 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139.