Raising Cane’s
Raising Cane’s chicken finger fast-food chain opening a new location at the corner of Third Street and Santa Monica Boulevard, adjacent to the Third Street Promenade. The location will feature a design tailored to the coastal character of Santa Monica.
Applebee’s | IHOP
First dual-branded Applebee’s | IHOP restaurant in the Los Angeles area, operated by Ashoori Group. Located ~2 miles from SoFi Stadium. Grand opening June 9, 2026 with ribbon cutting at 9 a.m. Restaurant will operate 24/7. First 200 guests receive free short stack of pancakes. First of more dual-branded locations planned for Southern California.
Wingstop
Wingstop is opening a new location at Mission Oaks Center in Atascadero, CA. This will be the fourth Wingstop in San Luis Obispo County. Shopping center owner David Nevin confirmed the location is scheduled to open within the next month from the article date of June 4, 2026.
Luna Grill
Luna Grill, a fresh Mediterranean concept with 47 locations in CA, AZ, and TX, will open a 2,100-square-foot restaurant at Desert Sky Plaza II. Groundbreaking expected July 2026, with plaza opening planned for fall 2027. Multiple other restaurant tenants also signed: 85°C Bakery Cafe, Ono Hawaiian BBQ, Country Kitchen, Taqueria 2 Potrillos, Better Buzz Coffee […]
Hanasaki Sushi
Hanasaki Sushi is expanding from its original Santa Clarita location to a second location in Porter Ranch, taking over the former Sushi Ko space. The 1,700-square-foot space will feature an L-shaped sushi bar, dim lighting, and a red, black and gray color scheme. Full renovation is needed before opening. Concept is described as high-end date-night […]
Fogo de Chão
Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chão is opening at Eastland Center in West Covina, taking over a former TGI Fridays space. Currently under construction and expected to be completed in October 2026. Listed as ‘coming soon’ on the Eastland Center website.
Benihana
Benihana is opening a new location at The Shoppes at Chino Hills, taking over the former RA Sushi space. A full renovation of the space is underway and expected to wrap up this summer. The restaurant is owned by The ONE Group and will offer its signature teppanyaki experience along with sushi, steak, chicken, and […]
Amor y Magia
Latin American-inspired restaurant from the team behind Same Same and Good Enough Cocktail Club. Concept blends Filipino, Venezuelan, Mexican, and broader Latin American cuisine. Menu features shared plates including fish crudo, ceviche, elote, pão de queijo, and tajadas. Gothic and Spanish Revival-inspired design with ~60-seat covered outdoor patio, 12-seat bar, and 4-seat chef’s counter. Initial […]
Serafino
Serafino is a forthcoming all-day cafe and wine bar opening in San Diego’s Mission Hills neighborhood. The 3,100-square-foot space combines two adjacent storefronts and is currently undergoing full renovation. Co-founded by David Cross and Rebeca Cross alongside COO Michael Di Carlo and GM Amanda Sarich. The concept emphasizes inclusive employment for individuals of all abilities. […]
Urban Kitchen Group New Restaurant (name TBD)
Urban Kitchen Group, led by Tracy Borkum and chef partner Tim Kolanko, is planning a new all-day restaurant concept in Bankers Hill at the former Civico by the Park and Il Dandy location. The approximately 5,000-square-foot indoor-outdoor project is expected to open in late 2027. Concept name, menu, and design details are still under wraps.