4 Hillsborough County Restaurants Coming Soon [Feb. 5, 2026]

Business Debut spoke with the leaders behind four new restaurants preparing to open soon in greater Tampa. The Greyson, Con Amor, Byte, and Quiote Tequilaria are making plans from Apollo Beach to Templa Terrace.

For a deeper dive on any of the businesses, click through to our complete write up linked under each section.

The Greyson — Apollo Beach

Address: 6192 Paseo Al Mar Blvd., Apollo Beach, FL 33572

Status: Targeting the second week of March (contractor-dependent).

What to expect: Semi-upscale-casual sports bar with ~3,500 sq. ft., about 160 seats inside and out, plus a ~600 sq. ft. patio. The layout is planned to mirror the Palmetto location, with the bar on the left and a slightly larger dining room.

Menu highlights: A consistent core menu across locations, with potential add-on local beers depending on the market. Big focus on game-day viewing with a high-end A/V setup.

Read the full article: The Greyson Sports Bar and Restaurant Expanding to Apollo Beach

Con Amor — Tampa

Address: 5240 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33603

Status: Grand opening is planned for Feb. 6.

What to expect: Modern Mexican in an upscale-casual lane, built around fresh masa made in-house via nixtamalization. About 120 seats, plus a front patio and guest access to the parking garage behind the building.

Menu highlights: Individually built tacos, plus masa-forward standouts like tatelas, “mastacini,” and chochollotes with braised duck.

Read the full article: Chef-Driven Mexican Dining Concept Coming to Tampa

Byte — Temple Terrace

Address: 10935 N. 56th St., Temple Terrace, FL 33617

Status: Targeting a February opening (timing may shift slightly as construction wraps).

What to expect: Fast-casual, counter-service smash burgers with ~30 seats inside and a sleek, urban design. It’s built to feel “premium” even without waitstaff.

Menu highlights: Three core smash burgers (classic, house sauce, truffle), plus a Lebanese-inspired chicken sandwich and a falafel-style veggie smash. Fries, onion strings, and nugget-style bites, plus cookies and milkshakes.

Read the full article: Fast-Casual Smash Burger Concept Opening in Temple Terrace

Quiote Tequilaria — South Tampa

Address: 2109 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606

Status: Targeting March, pending final construction and training.

What to expect: An intimate fine-dining Mexican room (about 70–80 seats) with candlelit stone walls, subdued lighting, and agave-focused art. Designed for date nights and special occasions.

Menu highlights: A limited, refined menu led by Executive Chef Felicia Lacalle, plus a serious additive-free tequila and mezcal program overseen by Adam Welch.

Read the full article: Mexican Fine Dining Concept Coming to Tampa in Former Ciro’s Space