Bar Citra
Bar Citra, a St. Augustine-based coffee, pastry, and seasonal fare restaurant with a Bib Gourmand distinction in the 2026 Florida Michelin Guide, is opening its first Jacksonville location at Pearl Square (Vandeveer building) in Downtown Jacksonville. The 2,000 sq ft space is owned by husband-and-wife duo Rachel Gant and Andrew Deming. It will be among […]
Fat Tuesday
Fat Tuesday frozen cocktail chain is returning to Jacksonville after nearly three decades, listing a Five Points location at 1045 Park Street (former Rain Dogs space) as ‘coming soon’ on its website. No opening date has been announced. The brand is known for frozen daiquiris and cocktails, founded on Bourbon Street in New Orleans in […]
PopUp Bagels
PopUp Bagels is opening a second Jacksonville location at Pearl Square (Vandeveer building) in Downtown Jacksonville. The 1,443-square-foot shop is part of Gateway Jax’s $1 billion mixed-use development. Operated by Built Different Brands under Florida partner Kal Gullapali. The building is expected to welcome residents in late summer 2026, with retailers opening around the same […]
Gump’s Golden Griddle
Family-owned breakfast and brunch diner preparing to open at 200 Barton Blvd in a retail center alongside New Hong Kong Restaurant and Taco Bell. Owner Kyle Gump has 15+ years in the industry. No specific opening date announced.
Terra Modern American
Terra Modern American is a restaurant opening inside the lobby at Society Orlando. Concept is from Thriving Hospitality, the local group behind Lamp & Shade, Thrive Cocktail Lounge & Eatery, and The Packwoods. Executive chef and partner Ryan Stewart will lead the kitchen, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner alongside a large central bar. Originally expected […]
Biscuit Belly
Four Maple Street Biscuit Co. locations in the Orlando market are transitioning to Biscuit Belly, a Louisville, KY-based breakfast franchise. Biscuit Belly acquired 30+ Maple Street locations from Cracker Barrel and plans to rebrand all by end of 2028. The four Orlando-area locations undergoing transition are: 978 City Walk Ln, Oviedo FL 32765; 6268 W […]
Zaza Cuban Comfort Food
Zaza Cuban Comfort Food is opening its first Osceola County location at The Loop shopping center in Kissimmee. The Central Florida-based chain currently has ten locations in the area. Launch is expected in early 2027. CEO Luis Fernandez cited the dynamic growth of Osceola County as the opportunity. The restaurant is a modern Cuban comfort […]
The Old Jailhouse Kitchen & Spirits
The Old Jailhouse Kitchen & Spirits, based in Sanford FL, is opening a bar location at Orlando International Airport (MCO) this fall, targeting late September or early October 2026. The airport location will feature an abbreviated menu due to limited kitchen space, with a focus on their signature cocktails. The location will be operated in […]
Dat Cajun Pearl
New Orleans-style fine dining Cajun restaurant opening in the historic Mashburn Building in Downtown Panama City. Owner Trudy White is opening this as her second Cajun restaurant location. The building features 22-foot ceilings and is located across from the Martin Theatre. A rooftop bar is also planned for the building.
Steamers Clam Bar & Grill
Steamers Clam Bar & Grill is being rebuilt at 431 First St. in Cedar Key, FL. Foundation work reached a major milestone on July 24, 2026, with footers, pile caps, rebar cages, and concrete columns underway. The project broke ground in April 2026 and is tentatively expected to be completed in late spring 2027. Taylor […]