{"id":309700,"date":"2026-06-16T21:14:24","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T21:14:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/309700\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T21:14:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T21:14:24","slug":"7-hottest-fort-lauderdale-restaurants-opening-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/309700\/","title":{"rendered":"7 hottest Fort Lauderdale restaurants opening this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe 7 most anticipated Fort Lauderdale restaurants opening summer 2026 are Skinny Louie, Common Room, Peppi’s Pizza, Little Hen, and Hula Kai\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

Peppi\u2019s Pizza photo<\/p>\n

Summer in Fort Lauderdale means beach days, boat rides, frozen cocktails, and this year, a wave of exciting new restaurants<\/a>. <\/p>\n

From viral burger spots<\/a> and Miami pizza joints<\/a> to picturesque brunch spots and hidden speakeasies, Broward\u2019s dining scene is heating up. (And yes, so is the temperature outside.) Whether you\u2019re looking for your next waterfront happy hour, a new brunch spot, or a date night restaurant, there\u2019s plenty to look forward to. Below are seven of the hottest restaurant openings coming to Fort Lauderdale and Broward County this summer. Happy summertime dining, Broward County!<\/p>\n

\"\"Expect American favorites and cocktails at Common Room this summer
\nCommon Room \u2013 Opening Soon<\/p>\n

Common Room is set to bring a fresh take on the neighborhood restaurant concept to Downtown Hollywood. Created by BOL Hospitality Group, the team behind local favorites including Social Room and Bae Korean Grill, the restaurant will serve American comfort classics alongside cocktails inspired by classic supper clubs. The intimate space is designed with vintage touches, brass accents, and floral details, creating a warm atmosphere where guests can settle in for happy hour, dinner, or a late-night drink. Executive Chef Tanya Evans, whose r\u00e9sum\u00e9 includes Barton G and Major Food Group, will lead the kitchen. Expect dishes such as lobster rolls, fried chicken, French dip sandwiches, and slow-braised short rib. Adding to the intrigue, the restaurant will also house the Brooklyn Room, an invitation-only speakeasy hidden behind the main dining room and accessible through a discreet alley entrance. 2032 Harrison St., Hollywood; commonroomfl.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"Gary Rack\u2019s Farmhouse Kitchen just opened in Coral Springs on June 15<\/p>\n

Gary Rack\u2019s Farmhouse Kitchen photo<\/p>\n

Gary Rack\u2019s Farmhouse Kitchen \u2013 Opened June 15!<\/p>\n

Restaurateur Gary Rack is bringing his popular Farmhouse Kitchen spot to Coral Springs. It marks the brand\u2019s first Broward County location and its largest restaurant to date. The new outpost will offer the health-conscious, comfort-driven menu that has made the concept a favorite in Palm Beach County. Guests can look forward to signature dishes from chef Demetrio Zavala. Some of these include \u201cBuffalo Cauliflower,\u201d the \u201cChoppy Chop\u201d salad, \u201cNutty Chicken,\u201d and slow-braised baby back ribs. The restaurant is expected to open in mid-to-late June, adding another highly anticipated dining destination to Coral Springs. 3314 N. University Dr., Coral Springs; farmhousekitchenboca.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Hula Kai Tiki Bar is opening in Fort Lauderdale soon<\/p>\n

Hula Kai Tiki Bar \u2013 Opening Soon<\/p>\n

Hula Kai Tiki Bar is bringing island vibes to the 17th Street Causeway with a two-story tropical escape packed with colorful cocktails and Polynesian flair. The massive space from Quarterdeck owner James Flanigan will serve modern pan-Asian dishes like crispy duck, crab Rangoon, spring rolls, and bang bang shrimp. Expect flaming drinks, breezy waterfront energy, and a little tiki theatrics. 1075 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale; hulakaitikibar.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"Little Hen is opening in Fort Lauderdale soon
\nLittle Hen \u2013 Opening Soon<\/p>\n

Little Hen is bringing its signature floral aesthetic and English-inspired brunch menu to Las Olas, taking over the former Planta Queen space at 1201 E. Las Olas Blvd. Known for its elegant afternoon tea service, rose petal pancakes, and picture-perfect interiors, the concept has built a loyal following at its Miami and Weston locations. Plans call for a 190-seat full-service restaurant with an additional 42 outdoor seats, making it one of the largest new dining destinations headed to the area. While an opening date has yet to be announced, the highly anticipated restaurant is expected to add a touch of London-inspired charm to Fort Lauderdale\u2019s dining scene this summer. 1201 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; littlehen.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"Long Island Bagel Cafe is opening soon<\/p>\n

Long Island Bagel Cafe photo<\/p>\n

Long Island Bagel Caf\u00e9 \u2013 Opening Soon<\/p>\n

Long Island Bagel Caf\u00e9 is bringing a taste of New York to Coral Springs. Its opening will mark its second Florida location, following the success of its Boca Raton outpost. Founded by Long Island bagel makers Joseph Anzalone and Randy Narod, the shop will serve traditional boiled-and-baked bagels. Expect flavors like \u201cEgg Everything\u201d and \u201cBlack Russian,\u201d along with house-made cream cheese spreads. Beyond bagels, guests can also expect wraps, muffins, and coffee when the caf\u00e9 opens in early June. libc.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"aCEO (and pizza connoisseur) Dave Portnoy reviews Miami pizzeria Peppi\u2019s Pizza.<\/p>\n

Screenshot via Instagram\/@stoolpresidente<\/p>\n

Peppi\u2019s Pizza \u2013 Opening Soon<\/p>\n

One of Miami\u2019s hottest pizza spots is heading to Fort Lauderdale this summer. Founded by chef Ryan McKeown, the viral pizzeria has earned a devoted following for its New York-style slices and national attention after being featured on Dave Portnoy\u2019s popular \u201cOne Bite\u201d pizza review series. Peppi\u2019s will take over a space at 1900 E. Sunrise Blvd., marking the brand\u2019s first Broward County location. The opening joins a growing roster of sought-after food-and-beverage spots. For pizza lovers north of Miami, it means shorter drives and easier access to some of the region\u2019s most talked-about pies. 1900 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; peppispizzamia.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"There are three core burgers: the \u201cSkinny Louie Cheeseburger,\u201d the \u201cApplewood Burger,\u201d and the \u201cClassic Burger.\u201d <\/p>\n

Skinny Louie<\/p>\n

Fort Lauderdale is about to get a taste of one of Miami\u2019s most viral burgers as Skinny Louie prepares to open on Las Olas Boulevard. The smash burger sensation exploded in Wynwood before expanding across Miami-Dade and even scoring Burger Bash bragging rights at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival. Consider this your warning that Las Olas traffic may soon include a lot more burger runs. Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale; skinnylouie.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The 7 most anticipated Fort Lauderdale restaurants opening summer 2026 are Skinny Louie, Common Room, Peppi’s Pizza, Little…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":309701,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[249,251,250,2278,290],"class_list":["post-309700","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-fort-lauderdale","tag-fort-lauderdale","tag-fort-lauderdale-headlines","tag-fort-lauderdale-news","tag-lists","tag-openings-closings"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/309700","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=309700"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/309700\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/309701"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=309700"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=309700"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=309700"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}