{"id":356034,"date":"2026-07-29T10:34:54","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T10:34:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/356034\/"},"modified":"2026-07-29T10:34:54","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T10:34:54","slug":"new-miami-restaurant-openings-and-closings-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/356034\/","title":{"rendered":"New Miami restaurant openings and closings this week"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMiami restaurants opening this week are Burgers & Shakes in North Miami, Night Owl Cookies in West Kendall, Pura Vida Kendall, Manoli in Coconut Grove, and Flight West in South Miami.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

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This summer has quietly turned into the Summer of the Burger. Last week alone brought the openings <\/a>of <\/a>Redhead Burger, Star Burger (the story is worth the read<\/a>), and Crisppi\u2019s, and somehow the burger boom isn\u2019t slowing down. <\/p>\n

Next up? Burgers & Shakes is making its long-awaited return <\/a>to the spotlight with a new North Miami location before taking over one of Miami\u2019s most iconic restaurant addresses inside the former Andiamo building<\/a>. And that\u2019s not all \u2014 we\u2019re also getting Monster Burgers<\/a>, a beloved Colombian burger and hot dog food truck, finally opening its first brick-and-mortar this weekend.<\/p>\n

Of course, it\u2019s not all burgers. This week\u2019s lineup also includes Kendall\u2019s newest Pura Vida,<\/a> where opening-day crowds spilled out the door, the debut of Flight West in South Miam<\/a>i, and Coconut Grove\u2019s new Greek hotspot Manoli<\/a>. If you\u2019re looking for your next reservation, coffee run, or comfort-food fix, here\u2019s everything opening, closing, and worth knowing across Miami this week.<\/p>\n

\"anThe local burger and milkshake chain will open in North Miami on August 4 and will open shortly after in MiMo<\/p>\n

Burgers & Shakes \u2013 North Miami (Opens August 4)<\/p>\n

Burgers & Shakes, the South Florida burger chain from Benoli Hospitality Group, will open its highly anticipated North Miami location at 899 NE 125th St. on Tuesday, August 4. The North Miami location will be the brand\u2019s fourth location, following Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami Beach. Shortly after the North Miami opening, the iconic MiMo location will open<\/a>. Founded in 2011 in Miami Beach by George Iglesias, Burgers & Shakes has built its reputation on classic diner-style burgers, hand-spun milkshakes, and straightforward comfort food. 899 NE 125th St.; burgersandshakes.online<\/a>. Opening on Tuesday, August 4.<\/p>\n

\"aThis might be South Miami\u2019s most exciting opening this summer <\/p>\n

Flight West \u2013 South Miami (Now Open)<\/p>\n

South Miami\u2019s Flight West has officially opened, and the community is already buzzing. The new hotspot features live-fire cooking, New World cuisine, and a whiskey-forward dining experience on Sunset Drive. Helmed by Executive Chef Juan Suazo, whose r\u00e9sum\u00e9 includes KYU and Komodo, the menu features everything from a 32-day dry-aged ribeye and charred octopus to whiskey-glazed dishes and house-made whiskey ice cream. Plus, the Art Deco-inspired restaurant also boasts a collection of 350 spirits and will host whiskey tastings and educational classes. 5894 Sunset Dr., South Miami; 786-703-5529; flightwestmiami.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"aThe Grove\u2019s new hotspot is Manoli, a Greek restaurant that transports guests to the Aegean<\/p>\n

Manoli \u2013 Coconut Grove (Now Open)<\/p>\n

Greek restaurant Manoli officially opened in Coconut Grove on July 22 with shareable plates, fresh seafood, sizzling lamb chops, and warm hospitality. Led by Greek chef Emmanouil \u201cManoli\u201d Aslanoglou, whose r\u00e9sum\u00e9 includes KYU and MasterChef Greece, the new spot is designed to transport diners straight to the Aegean. Save room for the tableside dessert trolley loaded with baklava, profiteroles, and other Greek sweets. Plus, its cocktail menu is inspired by Greek mythology. 3540 Main Hwy., Miami; 754-285-5702; manoligreek.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"aColombian food truck Monster Burgers will open its first brick-and-mortar in Davie on August 1<\/p>\n

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Monster Burgers \u2013 Davie (Opens August 1)<\/p>\n

Colombian spot Monster Burgers has been one of South Florida\u2019s most popular food trucks since 2011. According to New Times contributor Burger Beast<\/a>, after more than a decade operating as a food truck, its owners are opening their first brick-and-mortar restaurant in Davie <\/a>on Saturday, August 1. The restaurant will serve Colombian fast food, such as burgers, hot dogs, and fries \u201cloaded with mozzarella cheese, crispy bacon, crushed potato chips, and plenty of signature sauces,\u201d says Burger Beast. 2325 S. University Dr., Davie; monsterburgers.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Night Owl Cookies \u2013 Kendall\/Country Walk (Now Open)<\/p>\n

Miami-grown cookie sensation, Night Owl Cookies, has just opened its first location in West Kendall. And let\u2019s just say, the line literally wrapped around the building<\/a>. Andrew Gonzalez started the late-night cookie shop in 2012 out of his mother\u2019s kitchen when he was 20 years old. What began as that small, home-based delivery service soon grew into the popular South Florida staple. Today, the brand operates multiple cookie shops across Miami. 13729 SW 152nd St., Miami; nightowlcookieco.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"twoHealth-forward breakfast, lunch, and dinner chain Pura Vida Miami has opened at The Palms at Town & Country in Kendall<\/p>\n

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Pura Vida Miami \u2013 Kendall (Now Open)<\/p>\n

Health-conscious restaurant chain Pura Vida Miami has officially opened its second location in Kendall at The Palms at Town & Country. And judging by opening day, the neighborhood was more than ready. A line stretched out the door as eager customers waited to get their hands on the Miami-born caf\u00e9\u2019s signature avocado toasts, a\u00e7a\u00ed bowls, coffees, and fresh juices. The new caf\u00e9 brings Pura Vida\u2019s bright, coastal-inspired atmosphere to one of Miami-Dade\u2019s busiest shopping destinations, continuing the brand\u2019s rapid expansion across South Florida. 8525 Mills Dr., Unit 301, Kendall; puravidamiami.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"aFamily-owned smash burger spot Redhead Burger has opened in Doral<\/p>\n

Redhead Burger \u2013 Doral (Now Open)<\/p>\n

Burger joint Redhead Burger opened its third South Florida location in Doral with smash burgers, hand-cut fries, and over-the-top milkshakes. Founded by two redheaded brothers in 2019, the family-owned spot actually started as a small sandwich shop on Ocean Drive. Then, during the pandemic, they pivoted to smash burgers (even expanding to Las Vegas), and the rest is history. Now they\u2019re back in South Florida with their third location in Doral. It\u2019s known for the triple-stacked \u201cRedhead Burger\u201d and the \u201cHangover Burger,\u201d topped with a fried egg, tater tots, and bacon. 5755 NW 87th Ave., Miami; 786-504-6400; redheadburger.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"aGrass-fed burger joint Star Burger has opened in Coral Gables with 100 percent farm-to-table beef<\/p>\n

Star Burger \u2013 Coral Gables (Now Open)<\/p>\n

New smash burger spot Star Burger has opened near Coral Gables. They serve patties made with 100 percent grass-fed, grass-finished beef sourced from the owners\u2019 family ranch in Texas (more on this here<\/a>). The menu features signature burgers like the \u201cLone Star,\u201d \u201cCattleman,\u201d and \u201cRancho,\u201d along with Texas chili, fried pickles, and other Lone Star-inspired favorites. Plus, the fries are all fried in beef tallow. \u201cStar Burger was born from a simple idea: take everything the Estrella family had built at Mt. Pleasant \u2014 the ranch, the beef, the care, the tradition \u2014 and bring it to a table anyone could sit at,\u201d reads the website. 4901 SW Eighth St., Coral Gables; instagram.com\/starburger<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Nicole Lopez-Alvar is the Food and Drink Editor of Miami New Times, a role she has proudly held since December 2023. A born-and-raised Miamian, she covers the city\u2019s ever-evolving dining scene, from buzzy new openings to the local institutions that define South Florida\u2019s food culture. Before joining Miami New Times, Lopez-Alvar worked as a digital journalist at WPLG Local 10 News and WSVN 7 News, where she covered breaking news, restaurants, arts, and culture. She holds a B.S. in communications from the University of Miami, where she studied broadcast journalism. Outside the newsroom, she shares her passion for food on Instagram, documenting her favorite bites across Miami and beyond. Readers might have seen her on the 23rd season of ABC\u2019s The Bachelor<\/a> and the sixth season of Bachelor in Paradise<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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