The Best New Restaurants in Miami [August 2026]

1986 Steak House

Coconut Grove has never been short on places to linger over a good meal, sure, but 1986 Steak House is bringing a little Buenos Aires fire to the neighborhood. The latest concept from Grupo Orfano (the hospitality group behind 18 restaurants across Argentina, Mexico, and the U.S.) pays tribute to Argentina’s asado culture with a next-generation steakhouse built around live-fire cooking, big flavors, and the art of gathering.

Named after Argentina’s 1986 World Cup victory, the restaurant blends Argentine tradition with the polished feel of an American steakhouse. At the center of the kitchen is the parrilla grill, where Executive Chef Marcelo Daguerre lets premium cuts do the talking—from Argentine skirt steak and American ribeyes to Japanese A5 wagyu. Before the main event, start with smoky, saucy provoleta, charcoal-grilled Abuelo Eduardo’s chorizo, or the caviar-topped mollejas that have already earned plenty of attention.

The experience extends beyond the grill with a wine list packed with Argentine bottles, and a cocktail program created by Buenos Aires’ Tres Monos, recently named the best bar in South America. With a sleek yet relaxed dining room, 1986 feels like the kind of place built for long dinners, flowing wine, and plenty of “just one more round” moments.

1986 Steak House is located at 2911 Grand Ave., Suite 111, Coconut Grove, FL 33133. For more information, visit their official website.

Bakey

Few baked goods inspire the kind of devotion a babka does. And if you’ve ever stood in line at Breads Bakery in New York or heard someone wax poetic about Chef Uri Scheft’s pastries, you’ll understand why Bakey’s South Florida debut feels like a pretty big deal. The Boston bakery has officially landed in Hallandale Beach, bringing with it buttery laminated pastries, crusty sourdough, and what many consider some of the finest babka you’ll ever sink your teeth into.

Founded by baker and Breaking Breads author Uri Scheft, Bakey approaches baking with a simple philosophy: the oven is always on. That means fresh loaves, challah, burekas, croissants, bagels, and pastries emerge throughout the day rather than being baked once and forgotten. Naturally, the chocolate babka steals much of the spotlight, but don’t sleep on the almond babka filled with rich German marzipan, the flaky goat cheese croissant, or the oversized spinach and potato burekas.

Beyond the pastry case, expect all-day breakfast, fresh sandwiches, colorful salads, and Italian coffee. The bright, airy café, formerly Kosher Bagel Cove, also remains kosher, making it a welcome neighborhood addition with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick coffee and pastry or leaving with an armful of bread, chances are you’ll already be planning your next visit.

Bakey is located at 668 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd., Hallandale Beach, FL 33009. For more information, visit their official website.

Ember & Vine

Coral Springs is getting the kind of neighborhood restaurant that doesn’t need a special-occasion excuse. Ember & Vine is built around a simple idea: come whenever, stay as long as you’d like. The latest concept from P Hospitality Management trades the usual fine dining formality for something more relaxed, a place where breakfast meetings, after-work cocktails, family dinners, and date nights can all happen under one roof.

The “intentional where we can be, indulgent where we should be” philosophy shows up throughout the menu, where made-from-scratch cooking takes center stage. Mornings kick off with dishes like farmers market quiche frittata with sharp Vermont white cheddar; a Southwest short rib wrap loaded with slow-cooked beef short ribs, scrambled eggs, and queso fresco; and the P.E.C., a porchetta, egg, and cheese sandwich topped with Calabrian chili tomato jam. Come evening, the menu shifts toward shareable plates like Christina’s crudité with cashew miso tzatziki and almond romesco, spicy tuna bombs in crispy puri shells, Roman-style pinsa topped with whipped herb ricotta and local honey, and a caramelized miso black cod with crispy rice and sake beurre blanc.

The bright, welcoming space was designed for sharing plates over good conversation, with a full-service dining room, lively bar, and flexible areas for everything from casual hangs to celebrations. Add creative cocktails, locally roasted coffee, and desserts like matcha tea’rimisu and butter cake pops with salted caramel, and Ember & Vine feels ready to become Coral Springs’ new go-to gathering spot.

Ember & Vine is located at 5920 Coral Ridge Dr., Coral Springs, FL 33076. For more information, visit their official website.

Manoli

For Chef Emmanouil “Manoli” Aslanoglou, opening a restaurant in Miami wasn’t about recreating the Michelin-starred kitchens where he built his résumé. It was about recreating home. His new namesake restaurant in Coconut Grove trades white tablecloth formality for the kind of Greek cooking that’s meant to be passed around, argued over, and enjoyed long after everyone claims they’re full.

After cooking everywhere from Spain’s Arzak to Oxfordshire’s Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons (not to mention becoming a familiar face on MasterChef Greece), Manoli has returned to the recipes that first shaped him. The menu leans into the classics without feeling stuck in the past. Expect dolmades, bubbling saganaki, and crispy feta drizzled with thyme honey before moving on to hearty plates like housemade pastitsio, Greek-style lamb chops, and whole grilled branzino. There are a few playful surprises too, including Black Angus gyro tacos and a dessert trolley that rolls tableside with everything from baklava and profiteroles to warm Greek donuts made fresh to order.

The bright, coastal-inspired dining room channels the relaxed charm of the Greek islands, while the beverage program, Sober Souls Diaries, is built around Greek spirits and the ingredients you would find in a Greek grandmother’s garden. In a neighborhood that’s no stranger to Mediterranean restaurants, Manoli feels refreshingly personal—and all the better for it.

Manoli is located at 3540 Main Highway, Coconut Grove, FL 33133. For more information, visit their official website.

Ockap Caviar & Cuisine

Miami has never been shy about a little luxury, but Ockap Caviar & Cuisine is taking the city’s love affair with caviar to an entirely different level. The new Brickell dining destination has built its entire experience around the tiny, briny pearls, weaving them into every course from start to finish in collaboration with Ducasse Conseil, the consulting arm of Alain Ducasse’s culinary empire.

Led by Executive Chef Carlos Consuegra Graiño, the menu treats caviar less like a finishing touch and more like the main character. Start with caviar croquetas, lobster roll, or blue crab Caesar salad topped with the prized ingredient before moving into heartier creations like caviar-laced pastas, fried chicken with caviar (yes, really), sea bass with Champagne sabayon, and ribeye finished with the luxurious garnish. Even dessert gets involved, with vanilla soft serve crowned with chocolate sauce, fruit, and, naturally, caviar.

The 2,100-square-foot space brings the same elevated energy with a sleek dining room, intimate bar, and terrace overlooking Brickell Avenue. Whether you’re ordering a few dishes à la carte or going all in with one of the tasting menus, Ockap is making a strong case that Miami is always ready for another excuse to pop some Champagne and indulge.

Ockap Caviar & Cuisine is located at 1060 Brickell Ave., Miami, FL 33131. For more information, visit their official website.

Takay

Miami’s omakase scene just got a little more intimate. Takay has arrived on Coral Way with only 10 seats, a 17-course tasting menu, and a serious focus on the art of Japanese dining—without the usual intimidating energy that can come with it.

The new counter comes from chefs Glen Kotlyarski and Yoni Matz, with Kotlyarski bringing experience from Michelin-starred Hiden and more than two decades in Japanese cuisine. Here, the focus is on Edomae-style sushi, seasonal ingredients, and top-shelf seafood flown in from Japan. Expect a progression of sashimi, nigiri, and warm dishes, plus curated sake, wine, and Champagne pairings for those looking to take the experience to another level.

Of course, the space itself deserves a moment. Designed by Japanese architect Tetsuya Matsumoto, Takay begins with a serene zen garden before opening into an intimate dining room centered around a hinoki wood counter and a wave-inspired installation paying homage to Hokusai’s The Great Wave off Kanagawa. Refined yet welcoming, Takay brings a fresh take on omakase, one where conversation, craftsmanship, and connection share the spotlight.

Takay is located at 2296 SW 22nd St., Miami, FL 33145. For more information, visit their official website.

Upper Eastside Hangout

Some Miami addresses carry a little extra weight. The former Anderson bar is one of them. Rather than wiping the slate clean, Upper Eastside Hangout embraces the property’s history, giving one of the neighborhood’s most recognizable corners a fresh identity while keeping its laid-back soul firmly intact.

The sprawling outdoor venue feels more like an old-school Florida backyard than a polished nightlife destination. Picnic tables sit beneath oversized shade sails, string lights stretch overhead, and games of cornhole unfold between rounds of drinks. Families can stop by in the afternoon, sports fans can settle in for game day, and the after-work crowd naturally takes over as the sun goes down. Hidden toward the back is the property’s coolest surprise: The Original Bar Shack, a 200-square-foot cocktail bar that just might be the smallest in Miami, with only 15 seats.

Instead of relying on flashy mixology, the bar keeps things rooted in Florida, mixing local ingredients like datil peppers, paw-paw liqueur, muscadine grapes, and pecans into drinks that feel distinctly regional. Think the Florida Spritz, which pours Ketel One Botanical Peach & Orange Blossom, Munyon’s Paw-Paw liqueur, mint, lemon, grapefruit and hibiscus bitters, and Prosecco.

The food follows an equally neighborhood-minded approach, with Cheese Burger Baby, Tacomiendo, Noodle Bar, and Professor Snacks sharing the courtyard, so everyone in the group can order exactly what they’re craving. Add permanent $5 beers, a $5 everything happy hour, wallet-friendly cocktails, and weekly events ranging from comedy nights to Taco Tuesdays, and Upper Eastside Hangout feels less like another bar opening than the kind of place locals will actually use.

Upper Eastside Hangout is located at 701 NE 79th St., Miami, FL 33138. For more information, visit their official website.