{"id":202662,"date":"2026-03-23T17:05:40","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T17:05:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/202662\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T17:05:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T17:05:40","slug":"5-new-coming-soon-restaurants-in-pinellas-county-march-23-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/202662\/","title":{"rendered":"5 New (&#038; Coming Soon) Restaurants in Pinellas County [March, 23 2026]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                    <a class=\"gh-article-tag\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessdebut.com\/tag\/pinellas-county\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pinellas County<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"gh-article-excerpt\">Here\u2019s what you may have missed in Pinellas County\u2019s restaurant news.<\/p>\n<p>                <a class=\"gh-author-image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessdebut.com\/author\/ross\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0096-2-1-1-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Ross McWaters\"\/><br \/>\n                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design--4-.jpg\" alt=\"5 New (&amp; Coming Soon) Restaurants in Pinellas County [March, 23 2026]\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Business Debut has another round up of new restaurants opening across North Redington Beach, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Dunedin!<\/p>\n<p>Get the full story by clicking the links beneath each section.<\/p>\n<p>Banyan Breeze \u2014 North Redington Beach<\/p>\n<p>Address: 16907 Gulf Blvd, North Redington Beach, FL 33708<\/p>\n<p>Status: Targeting an opening within the next couple of weeks (pending inspections).<\/p>\n<p>What to expect: Relaxed cafe-style bar centered on coffee, tea and traditional kava drinks with cowork-friendly seating and about 24 indoor seats.<\/p>\n<p>Menu highlights: Espresso drinks, teas, kava beverages plus locally made snacks and light bites.<\/p>\n<p>Hours: Planned daily 7 a.m.\u2013midnight (Sunday around 8 a.m.; subject to change).<\/p>\n<p>Who\u2019s behind it: First brick-and-mortar cafe from Hailey and Travis Rank.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessdebut.com\/new-cafe-concept-opening-soon-in-north-redington-beach\/\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read our full article:<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Huey Magoo\u2019s \u2014 St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p>Address: 4331 34th St. S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711<\/p>\n<p>Status: Targeting a June 1 opening.<\/p>\n<p>What to expect: Fast-casual chicken tender concept with expanded indoor seating plus patio space for roughly 100 guests total.<\/p>\n<p>Menu highlights: Hand-breaded or grilled chicken tenders, sandwiches and salads built around tenderloin cuts.<\/p>\n<p>Hours:<\/p>\n<p>Sun\u2013Thu: 11 a.m.\u20139 p.m.Fri\u2013Sat: 11 a.m.\u201310 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Who\u2019s behind it: Franchise owners Collie and Dametris Lightsey.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessdebut.com\/hand-breaded-chicken-tenders-opening-in-st-petersburg\/\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read our full article:<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Crispy Cones \u2014 Clearwater<\/p>\n<p>Address: 2539 Countryside Blvd, Suite 7A, Clearwater, FL 33761<\/p>\n<p>Status: Targeting a March 27 opening (pending final construction details).<\/p>\n<p>What to expect: Gourmet soft-serve concept known for rotisserie-grilled pastry cones with indoor and outdoor seating.<\/p>\n<p>Menu highlights: Fresh grilled cones coated in cinnamon sugar or specialty coatings, filled with soft serve, spreads and toppings.<\/p>\n<p>Hours:<\/p>\n<p>Mon\u2013Thu: Noon\u201311 p.m.Fri\u2013Sat: Noon\u2013midnightSun: Noon\u201310 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Who\u2019s behind it: Family franchise from Todd and Tricia Basler.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessdebut.com\/shark-tank-tested-soft-serve-opening-in-clearwater\/\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read our full article:<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tapas El Turco \u2014 Dunedin<\/p>\n<p>Address: 463 Grant St., Dunedin, FL 34698<\/p>\n<p>Status: Targeting late April or early May opening.<\/p>\n<p>What to expect: Full-service Mediterranean tapas restaurant with live entertainment and large outdoor seating.<\/p>\n<p>Menu highlights: Turkish small plates, vegan olive-oil dishes and Mediterranean-inspired cocktails.<\/p>\n<p>Hours: Wednesday\u2013Sunday from 11:30 a.m.; late night hours on weekends.<\/p>\n<p>Who\u2019s behind it: Owner Daryal Kafkasso Erdem with Chef Omar and GM Sezer Ender.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessdebut.com\/full-service-mediterranean-concept-opening-in-dunedin\/\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read our full article:<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Velvet Coupe \u2014 St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p>Address: 25 MLK St. South, St. Petersburg, FL 33705<\/p>\n<p>Status: Aiming for a mid-May opening.<\/p>\n<p>What to expect: Intimate boutique sparkling wine lounge with a moody, luxury interior and full table or bar service.<\/p>\n<p>Menu highlights: Champagne, cava, prosecco and Franciacorta selections plus a small plates menu launching after opening.<\/p>\n<p>Hours: Planned opening at 5 p.m. daily; later hours on weekends.<\/p>\n<p>Who\u2019s behind it: Wine bar concept from real estate broker Dina Branham.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessdebut.com\/boutique-sparkling-wine-bar-coming-to-st-petersburg\/\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read our full article:<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Pinellas County Here\u2019s what you may have missed in Pinellas County\u2019s restaurant news. 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