The Best New Restaurants in Miami [June 2026]

If your summer calendar is already filling up with dinner reservations, allow us to make things worse. From wagyu lasagna and mezcal-fueled seafood feasts to rooftop French aperitifs and baguettes stuffed with duck à l’orange, these are the newest Miami restaurants and bars currently demanding our attention.

Allegro Ma Non Troppo

Allegro Ma Non Troppo arrives in Brickell with a surprisingly radical idea: less. Less menu, less fuss, less scrolling through endless options. The intimate 38-seat Italian restaurant serves as a tribute to co-owner Carlos Galan’s mother, who passed away earlier this year at the age of 102. Stepping into her home meant feeling instantly cared for—the food wasn’t engineered, the hospitality wasn’t rehearsed, and nothing felt performative. It was simply love, cooked and served. That same spirit now forms the foundation of Allegro Ma Non Troppo.

The concept operates with a single oven, no fryers, and a menu so concise it practically dares you to stop overthinking. Four starters, three mains, two sides, and one dessert make up the entire offering. It’s a philosophy rooted in simplicity, where the focus stays on quality ingredients, comfort, and hospitality that can’t be manufactured.

Inside, the observant epicurean will find vintage objects, family mementos, warm lighting, and shelves lined with collected treasures. These give the restaurant the feeling of a lived-in home rather than a polished dining room. Much of the décor belonged to Galan’s mother, whose influence truly shapes the experience.

The menu follows the same approach. Expect dishes like a wagyu bolognese lazy lasagna layered with Italian sausage and slow-cooked ragù, free-range chicken cotoletta alla milanese, and a Caesar salad made using Caesar Cardini’s original 1924 recipe. Even dessert comes with a suggestion: order it and share it.

Allegro Ma Non Troppo is located at 1000 South Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33130. For more information, visit their official website.

Cantina Leon

Coral Gables has no shortage of beautiful dining rooms, but Cantina Leon has something deeper in mind: recreating the feeling of a true Mexican cantina, where food, music, conversation, and community all share equal importance. Newly opened at The Plaza Coral Gables, the 7,500-square-foot restaurant comes from Mexican-born chef and co-owner Gerardo B. De Negri, who describes the concept as a reflection of how he grew up gathering around the table with family and friends.

Spread across two levels, the space blends old Mexico City cantina influences with Coral Gables sophistication. The room is enveloped in green velvet banquettes, brass accents, and warm lighting. A central bar anchors the main dining room, while upstairs guests will find a VIP lounge, private event space, and tequila and mezcal tasting room.

The provisions balance traditional Mexican favorites with more elevated offerings. Expect shrimp aguachile tatemado, classic Oaxacan quesadillas, and a towering seafood platter alongside wood-grilled specialties like octopus with coastal spices, giant black tiger prawns flambéed tableside with mezcal, and a 24-ounce USDA Prime tomahawk served with guacamole, fresco cheese, grilled onions, and tortillas for that perfect taco. Behind the bar, one of Miami’s most extensive tequila and mezcal selections powers cocktails ranging from classic margaritas to the tamarind-forward Oaxacan Jarrito crafted with 400 Conejos Joven. Adding to the experience is Mercadito Cantina Leon, a casual café serving breakfast, coffee, tacos, and grab-and-go fare throughout the day.

Cantina Leon is located at The Plaza Coral Gables, 2811 Ponce de Leon, Coral Gables, FL 33134. For more information, visit their official website.

CHŌ Funky Asian Bistro

Step inside CHŌ Funky Asian Bistro and you’ll immediately realize this isn’t your typical Asian joint. Between the pagoda-framed open kitchen, crimson-lit bookshelves, hand-painted tables, and cocktails designed for staying more than just a lil’ while, the new Sunset Harbour spot feels like someone turned a great dinner, a late-night hangout, and a design obsession into one very funky experience.

The concept pulls inspiration from across Asia—Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, China, and Indonesia—resulting in a menu that skips strict regional boundaries in favor of bold flavors and dishes designed for sharing (or not—we don’t judge).

Expect everything from scallop crudo with red curry oil and khao soi lamb neck to duck fried rice served inside a ceramic takeout box and cha ca la vong, daily catch marinated in turmeric and served Vietnamese-style with plenty of fresh herbs. The cocktail program is equally adventurous, with drinks like the Suntory-spiked Neon Geisha with Japanese melon, the Thai-tea-based Silk Thai Manhattan, and the shareable Spill the Tea cocktail, literally served in a bright red teapot, designed for groups settling in for the evening with a good ounce of fresh gossip.

CHŌ Funky Asian Bistro is located at 1209 17th Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139. For more information, visit their official website.

Grand Public Kitchen + Bar

The spaces at CocoWalk have had a habit of changing identities over the years. Restaurants arrive with big ambitions, settle in for a while, then make way for whatever comes next. Grand Public Kitchen + Bar is the latest to take on one of the development’s most visible addresses, but it feels less interested in being a destination restaurant and more in becoming part of the Grove’s daily rhythm—a true community hub, if you will.

The concept comes from hospitality veterans Matthew Tsoumaris and Ryan Bassels, who have built the restaurant around a simple idea: give people a reason to stay. The sprawling indoor-outdoor space revolves around a massive central bar, with tropical greenery, warm textures, and enough seating to accommodate everything from weekday lunches to late-night cocktails. The programming follows the same logic. Happy hour rolls into reverse happy hour. Brunch comes with bottomless mimosas. Dinner turns into drinks.

In the kitchen, Chef Leo Pablo draws from a background that includes Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Michael Mina, and Joël Robuchon, shaping a menu that moves comfortably between Mediterranean and modern American influences. You’ll find tuna tataki with onion ponzu, butter-poached Maine lobster cargot, and the restaurant’s soon-to-be iconic steak & sushi—a 5oz prime filet mignon served with a dragon roll—alongside cocktails like the Ferrero Rocher Espresso Martini and the Peacock, made with Patron Silver and matcha coconut milk—a love letter to one of Coconut Grove‘s most beloved residents, the neighborhood’s iconic wild peacocks.

Grand Public Kitchen + Bar is located at 3015 Grand Ave, Suite 201, Coconut Grove, FL 33133. For more information, visit their official website.

Maison Baguette

Olivia Ostrow built her reputation on elevated kosher dining, and now she’s taking that same level of craft and putting it between two halves of a baguette. Fresh off accolades, television appearances, and the success of Maison Ostrow, the Miami chef has launched Maison Baguette, a new kosher sandwich concept that proves fast-casual doesn’t have to mean cutting corners. Available for pickup and delivery, the concept reimagines some of the world’s most iconic sandwiches through a distinctly French lens, all served on house-baked baguettes made fresh daily.

The menu travels far beyond a standard deli lineup, pulling inspiration from Paris, New York, Marrakech, Tunis, and Tel Aviv. Think wagyu brisket with grilled artichokes, duck à l’orange tucked into a crusty baguette, and a decadent truffle carpaccio sandwich that feels more fine dining than lunch break. The menu is conveniently organized into sections of meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, and gourmet, and patrons can even choose their favorite baguette—like a harissa-spiced or sun-dried tomato version—along with a butter or sauce from a plethora of options. Every item remains strictly kosher, staying true to Ostrow’s “Unexpectedly Kosher, Unapologetically Global” philosophy while making it more accessible for everyday cravings.

Available exclusively through pickup, delivery apps, and the dedicated Maison Baguette app, the concept marks Ostrow’s first venture into the fast-artisanal space—and one that feels perfectly timed for Miami’s growing appetite for chef-driven comfort food.

Maison Baguette is available for to-go and pickup at Maison Ostrow, 1666 79th Street Causeway, Suite 102, North Bay Village, FL 33141. For more information, visit their official website.

Solei Beach Club

Solei sets anchor just in time for Miami’s longest season: summer. Taking over the oceanfront at the newly refreshed Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel, the new beach club channels the easy glamour of coastal Spain, trading South Beach intensity for something a little more relaxed—though no less stylish.

Long lunches beneath a palapa, rum-spiked Ibiza Sunsets by the pool, seafood towers shared between friends, and golden-hour sips with the Atlantic just steps away—that’s the Solei vibe. Executive Chef Gastón Javier Sanchez pulls inspiration from across the Mediterranean, weaving together raw bar favorites, pintxos, and bright coastal flavors that feel tailor-made for a day in the sun. Think juicy smash burgers with Mahon cheese and tomato marmalade, shrimp ajillo with garlic-dill chardonnay butter, and a mezzo board packed with everything from pistachio-mint whipped feta to cilantro tzatziki and pimento hummus.

There’s a resort-like ease to the entire experience. Guests can stop by for a casual lunch, settle into a cabana for the afternoon, or make a day of it with cocktails, ocean views, and a menu full of dishes begging to be shared. In a city that never lacks waterfront dining, Solei feels less like another restaurant opening and more like a summer state of mind.

Solei Beach Club is located inside the Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel at 1717 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139. For more information, visit their official website.

Vilebrequin La Plage

Miami certainly isn’t lacking rooftop restaurants, but how many come backed by a French swimwear empire, a designer known for theatrical interiors, and a chef who once worked alongside Roger Vergé, one of the pioneers of nouvelle cuisine?

That’s the formula behind Vilebrequin La Plage, the first U.S. outpost of the luxury swimwear brand’s beach club concept, now open atop the newly debuted UNFRAMED hotel in Miami Beach. Following locations in Cannes, Crete, Doha, and Oman, the 18,000-square-foot rooftop brings a slice of the Côte d’Azur to South Florida, complete with a rooftop pool, Riviera-inspired dining room, cocktail lounge, and even a Vilebrequin boutique. Très chic.

The experience is all about French coastal living. Executive Chef Gregory Gourreau’s menu pulls from the flavors of Southern France, with seafood towers, poulpe grillé provençal, pissaladière, and steak frites au poivre sharing space with tropical influences that tip their hats to Miami’s surroundings. Meanwhile, the cocktail program embraces the art of l’apéro, pairing spritzes, French classics, and playful house creations with panoramic views of South Beach. Vilebrequin La Plage feels less like a hotel rooftop and more like a Mediterranean summer that accidentally landed in Miami—and we’re loving every moment of it.

Vilebrequin La Plage is located inside UNFRAMED Hotel at 1685 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139. For more information, visit their official website.