Dozo Ramen and Grill
Japanese fast-casual restaurant serving authentic ramen, sizzling hibachi, rice bowls, and handcrafted appetizers. Located in a busy retail center near the intersection of Lake Rd S and Tampa Road. Grand opening date not yet announced. Co-owner is Arief Lazuardy. Instagram: @dozopalm
Rippers
Tastes Pretty Good Hospitality (known for Rocca, Streetlight Taco, Bar Terroir) is opening Rippers, an American-style casual restaurant in Clearwater’s historic Telephone Building (built 1914). Menu will feature deep-fried ‘ripper’ hot dogs, burgers, chicken wings, sandwiches, fries, and handcrafted milkshakes. Will offer dine-in and takeout. CEO Nick Reader cited familiarity with Clearwater’s vision as motivation […]
Biscuit Belly
Biscuit Belly, a Louisville, KY-based breakfast/brunch chain, is acquiring 35 Maple Street Biscuit Company locations from Cracker Barrel. The downtown St. Pete location at 662 Central Avenue will be renovated and rebranded as Biscuit Belly in Q1 2027. Menu features scratch-made biscuit sandwiches, breakfast platters, brunch cocktails, and specialty items. Hours will be 7am-2pm daily […]
The Scullery
The Helm restaurant owners Heidi and Michael Butler are opening a new seafood restaurant called The Scullery in a former pizza restaurant location across the street from their current St. Pete Beach location. The new restaurant will feature lobster rolls, nautical décor, and fresh seafood. Their current location will be converted into a retail store […]
BrickTop’s
BrickTop’s, an upscale American dining chain with 11 locations in 6 states, is opening its first Sarasota-area location near University Town Center (UTC Mall). Menu includes sushi, seafood, steaks, chicken, brunch and lunch options, plus wine, cocktails and beer. Target opening is spring 2027. This is one of three future planned locations for the brand. […]
Willa’s / Cheeky’s (Sanchez y Haya building restaurant)
A new restaurant is coming to the renovated historic Sanchez y Haya building in Ybor City, Tampa, following a $20 million renovation. The project is a collaboration between J.C. Newman Cigar Co. and the owner of Willa’s and Cheeky’s restaurants. The multi-use space will include a cigar lounge, restaurant, and boutique hotel. Set to open […]
Elaine’s
Classic American restaurant with continental influences opening in the renovated historic Sanchez y Haya building in Ybor City. Named after Drew Newman’s grandmother, Elaine Newman. Will seat roughly 100 inside with a 12-seat bar, private dining area, and patio seating. Menu to include raw bar, prime steaks, Cuban sandwich, and dishes inspired by Elaine Newman’s […]
Fresh Kitchen
Fresh Kitchen, a build-your-own bowl concept with locations across Central Florida, South Florida, and Tampa/Sarasota markets, is opening a new location at the Marketplace at Heritage Harbour in Bradenton, FL. The restaurant features proteins, bases, and veggie toppings in a customizable bowl format. No specific opening date announced.
Catalina’s La Cantina
Mexican restaurant with 50 tequilas, six taps, fresh daily tamales, and a scratch menu with vegetarian options. Has been in development since 2019. Plan review documents were recently submitted by Catalina’s La Cantina LLC, indicating an opening is now actively in the works.
Mrs. Thelma’s Southern Cuisine
Southern comfort food restaurant opening soon at 119 49th St S in St. Petersburg, FL. Menu includes baked turkey wings, mac & cheese, meatloaf, pork chops, fried chicken, collard greens, banana pudding, and red velvet cake. Will offer both takeout and dine-in with seating for about 12 guests. Co-owned by Melvin Holt and Nicole Rollins-Holt, […]