5 New and Coming Soon Broward County Restaurants (Oct. 15, 2026)

We've done and the research and had the conversations to find out what's coming across Broward County.

Peruse our list below for restaurants you may not have known about. We include a link to our full article beneath each blurb for further reading.

Fort Lauderdale

Flora Trattoria Italiana

Address: 1021 E Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Status: Targeting an opening by the end of October, ideally before the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

What to expect: Flora Trattoria Italiana will be a large full-service restaurant with about 180 seats between the dining room and patio. A 36-seat bar will serve as a focal point of the Las Olas Boulevard space.

Menu highlights: The menu will lean heavily Italian, with pizza, pasta, fish, meat dishes and sides alongside a smaller selection of American offerings. Desserts and a full bar program will also be important parts of the concept.

Hours: Monday through Friday service is planned from 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Weekend brunch will run from 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m., with broader weekend hours still to be announced.

Who’s behind it: Michele Vandenbossch is bringing the concept to Fort Lauderdale as part of a larger European hospitality group with operations in France and elsewhere in Europe.

Read our full article.

Pompano Beach

Vicky Bakery

Address: 1154 N Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Status: Targeting an opening by the end of November.

What to expect: The new Vicky Bakery will span about 1,630 square feet with indoor seating and takeout service. The opening extends the longstanding South Florida Cuban bakery brand farther into Broward County.

Menu highlights: Expect Cuban pastries, breads and desserts alongside all-day breakfast, Cuban sandwiches, bowls and catering. Ham croquetas are one of the brand’s best-selling items, while Cuban coffee and iced coffee will also be a major focus.

Who’s behind it: Franchisee Yamile Hernandez is opening her second Vicky Bakery after operating the Boca Raton location since 2023.

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RimLay

Address: 3428 East Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069

Status: Targeting an opening after Thanksgiving and no later than December 1.

What to expect: RimLay will be a full-service seafood boil restaurant combining Cajun and New Orleans-style preparations with Thai flavors. Plans call for roughly 40 seats inside and another 40 outdoors.

Menu highlights: Steamed seafood boils will anchor the menu, with Thai seasonings layered into the familiar Cajun boil format. Beer and wine are also planned.

Who’s behind it: Tammy Boonlong and her husband, Dusadee “Mr. Big” Boonlong, are originally from Thailand and previously operated restaurants in the Washington, D.C., area before relocating to Pompano Beach.

Read our full article.

Hollywood

Wicked Bread

Address: 1209 N Broadwalk, Hollywood, FL 33019

Status: Targeting a January opening.

What to expect: Wicked Bread will open an approximately 820-square-foot walk-up bakery designed for Hollywood Broadwalk foot traffic. The grab-and-go format will let customers pick up food before heading to the beach, nearby hotels or seating along the Broadwalk.

Menu highlights: The bakery’s signature cinnamon bread will lead the menu, joined by pastries, Cuban pastelitos, empanadas and coffee. Fruit-forward refreshers and other cold drinks are also planned for beachgoers.

Who’s behind it: Eddie and Betty Diaz launched Wicked Bread at farmers markets in 2020 before growing through online sales, deliveries and eventually a permanent Plantation location.

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Oakland Park

Pure Green

Address: 3875 N Dixie Highway, Oakland Park, FL 33334

Status: Targeting a late December 2026 opening, though construction and supply timelines could shift the date.

What to expect: Pure Green will bring the national juice and healthy-eating brand to a ground-floor retail space in an apartment complex along North Dixie Highway.

Menu highlights: The menu will include cold-pressed juices, smoothies, açai and pitaya bowls, sourdough toasts and other health-focused items.

Who’s behind it: Michael Hernandez and Cesar Murillo are opening their first business together through the Pure Green franchise. The pair plans to evaluate the Oakland Park location before considering additional units.

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