{"id":132494,"date":"2026-01-26T19:18:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T19:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/132494\/"},"modified":"2026-01-26T19:18:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T19:18:10","slug":"the-latest-restaurant-openings-in-miami-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/132494\/","title":{"rendered":"The Latest Restaurant Openings in Miami, January 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph n2hx75i _1knl15h1 _1knl15h0 cej01i1\">Having trouble keeping up with all the new establishments popping up? Here are some noteworthy restaurants opening around Miami this January.<\/p>\n<p>A Smash Burger Sensation Finds a Home<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph n2hx75i _1knl15h1 _1knl15h0 cej01i1\">Apocalypse BBQ\u2019s Jeff and Laura \u201cLala\u201d Budnechky started <a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/lalasbrgrs\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lala\u2019s Burgers<\/a> as a weekly pop-up. The smash burgers proved to be so popular that Jeff and Laura announced they were opening a dedicated Lala\u2019s, serving its famous \u201cLala\u201d with American cheese, grilled onions, house pickles, and sauce, the \u201cBacon\u201d with bacon jam and onion tanglers, and more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph n2hx75i _1knl15h1 _1knl15h0 cej01i1\">Lala\u2019s Burgers. 13750 SW 88th St., Kendall<\/p>\n<p>Steaks and Martinis, With a Zhuzh<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph n2hx75i _1knl15h1 _1knl15h0 cej01i1\">Roberta\u2019s owners, Brandon Ho and chef Carlo Mirarchi, opened <a href=\"http:\/\/eziosmiami.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ezio\u2019s<\/a> in Miami Beach, trading wood-fired pizzas for steaks, raw bar items, and tableside martinis, where your libation of choice can be \u201czhuzh\u2019d up\u201d with oysters, caviar, or an entire garnish tray \u2014 for those of us never satisfied with just a few olives.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph n2hx75i _1knl15h1 _1knl15h0 cej01i1\">Ezio\u2019s. 580 72nd St., Retail A, Miami Beach<\/p>\n<p>From Keys Fishing Boats to Doral<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph n2hx75i _1knl15h1 _1knl15h0 cej01i1\">Landlocked Doral residents can now have fresh seafood without driving to the Keys at <a href=\"https:\/\/freshcofish.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">FreshCo Fish Market &amp; Grill<\/a>. The Kendall fishermonger and restaurant has opened a second location in Downtown Doral. Customers can choose their fish from a choice of grouper, snapper, hogfish, corvina, mahi, and more, along with how it\u2019s prepared: in a bowl, salad, sandwich, ceviche, or platter. There\u2019s also conch fritters, crab cakes, and key lime pie. The restaurant doubles as a market, so you can take some fresh seafood home for tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph n2hx75i _1knl15h1 _1knl15h0 cej01i1\">FreshCo Fish Market &amp; Grill. 8455 NW 53rd St., G103. Doral<\/p>\n<p>Pacific Coastal Mexican in Wynwood<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph n2hx75i _1knl15h1 _1knl15h0 cej01i1\">The Pacific coast of Mexico\u2019s fare takes inspiration from the sea, and <a href=\"http:\/\/chachacha.miami\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cha Cha Cha\u2019s<\/a> menu channels an afternoon meal on Puerto Vallarta\u2019s famed Malecon. Think: lobster tacos, ceviches made from snapper or shrimp and octopus, and tuna tostadas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph n2hx75i _1knl15h1 _1knl15h0 cej01i1\">Cha Cha Cha. 2637 N. Miami Ave., Miami<\/p>\n<p>One Dish Wonder Opens in SoBe<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph n2hx75i _1knl15h1 _1knl15h0 cej01i1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotolettamiami.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cotoletta<\/a>, the Miami restaurant specializing in veal Milanese, has opened an additional location in South Beach. The restaurant\u2019s philosophy is simple: when you don\u2019t have to peruse a large menu, you have more time to enjoy your food and the people you\u2019re dining with \u2014 and the kitchen has the opportunity to perfect its technique.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph n2hx75i _1knl15h1 _1knl15h0 cej01i1\">Cotoletta. 840 First St., Miami Beach<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"_1d77pry1\" href=\"https:\/\/platform.miami.eater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25669864\/DSC07900.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100\" data-pswp-height=\"2048\" data-pswp-width=\"3072\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\"><img alt=\"Cotoletta on a plate.\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"_1u5z0xk0\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' %3E%3Cfilter id='b' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 100 -1' result='s'\/%3E%3CfeFlood x='0' y='0' width='100%25' height='100%25'\/%3E%3CfeComposite operator='out' in='s'\/%3E%3CfeComposite in2='SourceGraphic'\/%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3C\/filter%3E%3Cimage width='100%25' height='100%25' x='0' y='0' preserveAspectRatio='none' style='filter: url(%23b);' href='data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mN8+R8AAtcB6oaHtZcAAAAASUVORK5CYII='\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;)\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC07900.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cotoletta now has a new location in South Beach. Cotoletta<\/p>\n<p>Your Neighborhood Watering Hole by Chef Danny Grant<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph n2hx75i _1knl15h1 _1knl15h0 cej01i1\">Danny Grant has opened <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eightbarrestaurants.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Eight Bar<\/a>, the chef\u2019s version of a low-key neighborhood bar. The bar, located at Maple &amp; Ash, serves sushi, salads, steaks, and a solid burger.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph n2hx75i _1knl15h1 _1knl15h0 cej01i1\">Eight Bar. 699 NE First Ave., Miami<\/p>\n<p>The Gold Standard of Sushi<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph n2hx75i _1knl15h1 _1knl15h0 cej01i1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/goldstandardsushi\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Gold Standard<\/a> Sushi has taken up residence in the back room of Le Basilic, offering its fresh fish flown in from Tokyo\u2019s Toyosu Market. This 16-course omakase meal of nigiri, sashimi, and more offers several seatings per evening.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph n2hx75i _1knl15h1 _1knl15h0 cej01i1\">Gold Standard Sushi. 1801 West Ave., Miami Beach<\/p>\n<p>A New York Plant-Based Mexican Sensation Opens in Wynwood<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph n2hx75i _1knl15h1 _1knl15h0 cej01i1\">New York City\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jajajamexicana.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">JaJaJa Mexicana<\/a> offers the rich, flavorful dishes of Mexican cuisine: pozole, barbacoa, chorizo, and birria \u2014 all plant-based and seed oil-free. The restaurant creatively uses squash, mushrooms, cabbage, and more to create colorful meals that are memorable. The only thing you will forget is that there\u2019s no meat on your plate.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph n2hx75i _1knl15h1 _1knl15h0 cej01i1\">JaJaJa Mexicana. 2775 NW Third Ave., Wynwood<\/p>\n<p>An Argentine Sandwich Shop and Market by Fiorito<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph n2hx75i _1knl15h1 _1knl15h0 cej01i1\">Longstanding Argentine favorite, <a href=\"https:\/\/fioritomiami.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fiorito<\/a>, has just opened Fiorito Almac\u00e9n, a fast-casual market and sandwich shop where Miamians can shop for meat, empanadas, wine, and sandwiches. Order to go or dine in.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph n2hx75i _1knl15h1 _1knl15h0 cej01i1\">Fiorito Almac\u00e9n. 5650 NE Second Ave., Ste. E, Miami<\/p>\n<p>A Beloved Smash Burger Pop-Up Gets a Home<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph n2hx75i _1knl15h1 _1knl15h0 cej01i1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/teds_burgers\/?hl=en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ted\u2019s Burgers<\/a>, the much-loved smash burger pop-up, has opened a permanent space in Wynwood. The casual space offers its South Beach Wine &amp; Food Festival Burger Bash-winning smash burgers and fries cooked in beef tallow.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph n2hx75i _1knl15h1 _1knl15h0 cej01i1\">Ted\u2019s Burgers. 315 NW 25th St., Miami<\/p>\n<p>Cocktails and Pizza for the Win<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph n2hx75i _1knl15h1 _1knl15h0 cej01i1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thegibsonroommiami.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Gibson Room<\/a>, chef Michael Beltran\u2019s sophisticated little cocktail hideaway, reopened quietly with craft cocktails and a new bar menu that includes burgers, buffalo cauliflower, and Miami Slice pizza.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph n2hx75i _1knl15h1 _1knl15h0 cej01i1\">Gibson Room. 2224 Coral Way, Miami<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"_1d77pry1\" href=\"https:\/\/platform.miami.eater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/01\/603070650_18544012117051729_1539310791112896943_n.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100\" data-pswp-height=\"1440\" data-pswp-width=\"1440\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\"><img alt=\"Plates of pizza slices and a cocktail on a table.\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"_1u5z0xk0\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' %3E%3Cfilter id='b' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 100 -1' result='s'\/%3E%3CfeFlood x='0' y='0' width='100%25' height='100%25'\/%3E%3CfeComposite operator='out' in='s'\/%3E%3CfeComposite in2='SourceGraphic'\/%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3C\/filter%3E%3Cimage width='100%25' height='100%25' x='0' y='0' preserveAspectRatio='none' style='filter: url(%23b);' href='data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mN8+R8AAtcB6oaHtZcAAAAASUVORK5CYII='\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;)\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/603070650_18544012117051729_1539310791112896943_n.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Head to the Gibson Room for fantastic pizza slices and cocktails. The Gibson Room<\/p>\n<p>A Miami Cocktail Palace Pops-Up on Fort Lauderdale Beach<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph n2hx75i _1knl15h1 _1knl15h0 cej01i1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viceversamia.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Vice Versa<\/a> isn\u2019t just one of Miami\u2019s best bars \u2014 it\u2019s named one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theworlds50best.com\/bars\/northamerica\/the-list\/Viceversa.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">North America\u2019s Best Bars<\/a>. Founded by Valentino Longo, the bar has been a James Beard Award finalist and has now popped up at the Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale for a residency until May 2026. Expect both classics and some new creations masterfully led by bartender Rosy Villanova.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph n2hx75i _1knl15h1 _1knl15h0 cej01i1\">Vice Versa pop-up. 525 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale<\/p>\n<p>A Beloved Ice Cream Shop Transforms into an Ice Cream Truck<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph n2hx75i _1knl15h1 _1knl15h0 cej01i1\">When <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wallsicecreamfl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Wall\u2019s Old Fashioned Ice Cream <\/a>closed its original location, families were crushed (even though another location was just a stone\u2019s throw away). Now, Walls\u2019s has opened a new ice cream truck outside the Big Cheese pizza parlor, serving cones, sundaes, shakes, and to-go pints.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph n2hx75i _1knl15h1 _1knl15h0 _1knl15ha cej01i1\">Wall\u2019s Old Fashioned Ice Cream. 8080 SW 67th Ave., Miami<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Having trouble keeping up with all the new establishments popping up? 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