13 New Restaurants Opening Across Florida [March 10, 2026]

Business Debut interviewed 13 new restaurant owners preparing to open across the state. Scroll through our list for quick summaries. You can find a link to the full write up under each section.

Counties are listed alphabetically.

Broward County

Smoothie Garden

MIRAMAR, FL - Smoothie Garden, a new takeout-focused wellness concept from owner Jamil Hunter, is preparing to open at 7994 Riviera Blvd, Miramar, FL 33023. Hunter told Business Debut the shop is targeting an early May opening after initially hoping to open sooner.

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Vanilla Espresso French Cafe

MIRAMAR, FL – Vanilla Espresso French Cafe is preparing to open at 11679 City Hall Promenade, Miramar, FL 33025, with franchise owners Carlos Portal and Leydis Portal targeting a late March or early April debut. Carlos Portal told Business Debut the team is currently finalizing remaining state permits as they prepare to open the cafe’s second brand location.

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Duval County

Annie Ru's Carryout and Catering

JACKSONVILLE, FL - Annie Ru's Carryout and Catering is set to open March 11 at 5045 Soutel Dr, Suite 18, Jacksonville, FL 32208, bringing a family-run Southern comfort concept to the city’s Northside. The restaurant is owned by Clifton F. Daniels Sr. and Mrs. Ruth Daniels, with their son Clifton F. Daniels Jr. serving as general manager and helping lead day-to-day operations.

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Hillsborough County

Better Blend

BRANDON, FL - Better Blend is targeting an early summer opening at 955 East Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511. Founder and franchisor Isaac Hamlin told Business Debut the shop is expected to open around June, with early July as the latest projected timeline. The location will be operated by franchisees Mike Faustini and Hillary Faustini and will also serve as the base for two mobile smoothie bowl trucks known as Blendmobiles.

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Charley's Steak House

TAMPA, FL - Charley’s Steak House is planning a new Tampa location at 1965 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607, with owner Clark Woodsby telling Business Debut the restaurant is targeting a first quarter 2027 opening. The project represents a relocation of the longtime Tampa restaurant, which has operated in the Westshore Business District for nearly 30 years.

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Lee County

Sazon To Go

CAPE CORAL, FL - Sazon To Go is targeting a March 12 opening at 290 Nicholas Pkwy NW Unit 5, Cape Coral, FL 33991, owner Naylin Zamora told Business Debut. The fast-casual concept will focus on Latin-inspired, health-conscious bowls designed for quick pickup and delivery.

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Manatee County

Mister 01 Extraordinary Pizza

BRADENTON, FL - Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza is planning a Bradenton opening at 5231 University Pkwy, Unit 111, Bradenton, FL 34201, located at the Market at UTC. Owner and operator Karif Cohen told Business Debut the restaurant is targeting a June 23, 2026 opening.

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Martin County

Papichulo's Tacos

PALM CITY, FL – Papichulo’s Tacos is planning to open its third location at 2916 SW Mapp Rd, Palm City, FL 34990, with owners targeting a July-August opening window, co-owner Angelo Abbenante told Business Debut.

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Miami-Dade County

Pink Gorilla Kava

MIAMI, FL - Pink Gorilla Kava is targeting an opening in the coming weeks at 340 West Flagler Street, Unit 102, Miami, FL 33130, pending final city approvals. Giancarlo Rodriguez told Business Debut the opening has been nearly three years in the making after about two and a half years of construction and a final stretch of licensing and city paperwork.

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Orange County

La Diperie

WINTER PARK, FL - La Diperie is targeting a late May opening at 501 North Orlando Ave. Ste. 317, Winter Park, FL 32789, where Robert Vanderloop told Business Debut he and his family are bringing the Canada-based dessert concept to Central Florida. The Winter Park shop will be owned and operated by Robert and Erica Vanderloop, with their children also involved in the business.

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Palm Beach County

Field of Greens

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL - Field of Greens is planning to open a new location at 5320 Donald Ross Rd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418, with a tentative launch date of April 15, President Dan Morris told Business Debut. The restaurant will be the brand’s eighth location and continues its expansion across Palm Beach County.

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Pasco County

Cotee River Creamery and Desserts

LAND O' LAKES, FL - Michelle Sorensen and George Stacy are preparing to open their third location of Cotee River Creamery and Desserts at 6745 Land O' Lakes Blvd, Land O' Lakes, FL 34638. Stacy told Business Debut the shop is currently waiting on final equipment and approvals, with hopes to open within the next few weeks.

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Volusia County

Via Canaletto Bistro & Lounge

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - Via Canaletto Bistro & Lounge, owned by Leon and Amy Geller, is targeting a late March or early April opening at 240 S. Beach St., Daytona, FL 32114. The restaurant will open ahead of the couple’s third planned location in South Daytona, which remains in development.

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