4 Hillsborough County Restaurants Coming Soon [March 23,2026]

Business Debut has another round up of new restaurants opening across Tampa, Brandon, Seffner and Lithia!

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Charley’s Steak House — Tampa

Address: 1965 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607

Status: Targeting first quarter 2027 opening following relocation from its longtime Westshore site.

What to expect: Roughly 15,000 square feet with seating for about 400 guests; expanded private dining rooms; covered arrival area; landscaped, oasis-style setting; larger version of the sought-after bar area.

Menu highlights: Signature wood-fired steaks cooked over open pits, fresh seafood, house salads, and in-house baked bread with a focus on timeless consistency.

Hours: Expected to match the current Tampa location.

Who’s behind it: Talk of the Town Restaurants hospitality group led by Clark Woodsby.

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Better Blend — Brandon

Address: 955 East Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511

Status: Targeting June opening, with early July as the latest projected timeline.

What to expect: Quick-service smoothie and bowl shop with limited seating; also serves as a hub for mobile “Blendmobile” smoothie bowl trucks operating across Tampa Bay.

Menu highlights: Smoothies, smoothie bowls, and protein oat bowls with indulgent-style flavors like brownie batter and peanut butter pie designed to be high-protein and lower in sugar.

Hours: Planned daily 8 a.m.–8 p.m. (subject to change).

Who’s behind it: Founder Isaac Hamlin with franchisees Mike and Hillary Faustini.

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Don Jose’s Mexican Grill — Seffner

Address: 2006 South Parsons Ave., Seffner, FL 33584

Status: Soft opening soon.

What to expect: Full-service Mexican grill with an optional cafeteria-style lunch hot table; remodeled space designed to feel welcoming for families and regulars.

Menu highlights: Mexican and American breakfast plates, Tex-Mex favorites, weekend fresh tortillas and street tacos, plus tableside guacamole service.

Hours: Planned daily 6 a.m.–9 p.m. with breakfast service into late morning.

Who’s behind it: Owned by Erika Moreno with Jose Monasterio as general manager.

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Smokin Oak Wood Fired Pizza & Taproom — Lithia

Address: 5607 Circa Fishhawk Blvd, Lithia, FL 33547

Status: Targeting late May to early June opening.

What to expect: 2,400-square-foot restaurant with about 123 seats; indoor and patio dining; counter ordering; interactive self-pour tap wall experience.

Menu highlights: Fresh, never-frozen wood-fired pizzas, build-your-own options including cauliflower crust, salads, breadsticks, and desserts.

Hours: Planned daily 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

Who’s behind it: Franchisees Lauren and Korey Hoger with a family-run approach and youth sports community focus.

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