5 Coming Soon Restaurants in Broward County [March, 18 2026]
Here’s what you may have missed in Broward County’s restaurant news.
Business Debut has another round up of new restaurants opening across Fort Lauderdale, Miramar, and Pompano Beach!
Get the full story by clicking the links beneath each section.
Alma Matcha — Fort Lauderdale
Address: 701 NW 5th Ave. #1011, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Status: Targeting late March with a grand opening around March 29 (pending permits).
What to expect: Matcha-focused café with about 25 indoor seats plus outdoor seating. Guests order at the bar and can watch drinks hand-whisked while learning about tea sourcing and preparation.
Menu highlights: Artisanal matcha lattes, hojicha drinks, loose-leaf teas and specialty coffee using a custom Colombia-Guatemala blend. Food includes matcha pastries and Japanese sandwiches.
Hours: Planned daily 7 a.m.–4 p.m.
Who’s behind it: Founders Jessica Binder and Tamir Terrell.
Smoothie Garden — Miramar
Address: 7994 Riviera Blvd, Miramar, FL 33023
Status: Targeting an early May opening.
What to expect: Takeout-focused wellness concept with counter ordering and a planned mobile app. Catering services and loyalty rewards are also expected.
Menu highlights: Smoothies, fresh-pressed juices, salads, wraps, grazing boards and immune booster shots. A natural energy drink is planned as a signature item.
Hours: Expected to begin around 8 a.m. and run into the evening, roughly six days per week.
Who’s behind it: Owner Jamil Hunter.
Vanilla Espresso French Cafe — Miramar
Address: 11679 City Hall Promenade, Miramar, FL 33025
Status: Targeting late March or early April opening.
What to expect: Fast casual French café with counter ordering and table delivery. About 74 indoor seats plus patio seating.
Menu highlights: Breakfast and brunch plates such as pancakes and egg dishes, plus soups and sandwiches. Beer, wine and champagne will also be available.
Hours: Planned daily 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
Who’s behind it: Franchise owners Carlos and Leydis Portal.
NY Pizza Place — Pompano Beach
Address: 330 S Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Status: Targeting a late June or early July opening.
What to expect: Family-owned New York-style pizzeria with counter service, kiosks and patio seating. The location will be one of the brand’s first standalone buildings.
Menu highlights: Brooklyn-sourced dough pizzas with Grande cheese and Italian plum tomatoes. Other items include meatballs with a family marinara recipe, air-fried wings and panozos.
Hours: Planned Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Who’s behind it: Elyshia and Kelley Allen with business partners.
Full article coming soon.
Yonutz — Miramar
Address: 2933 SW 160th Ave, Miramar, FL 33027
Status: Targeting a late spring opening.
What to expect: Viral dessert concept featuring SMASHED donuts plus an in-store Yo Clawz arcade experience with multiple claw machines.
Menu highlights: Donuts filled with ice cream and toppings, breakfast sandwiches on donuts or croissants, milkshakes, coffee and fruit refreshers.
Hours: Planned Sunday–Wednesday 9 a.m.–9 p.m., with extended weekend hours until midnight.
Who’s behind it: Franchisee Rashid Elghoul with brand leadership from Tony Bahu.
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