Bristol Republic
Nashville-inspired live music and barbecue concept relocating from Short North to a new 6,500 sq ft multi-level Dublin location at Bridge Park. Will feature live music, Southern-style cuisine, and a whiskey-focused bar program. Also includes a new concept called the Saddle Club, an elevated whiskey and cocktail lounge. Hiring is currently underway for multiple positions.
Smalls Sliders
Smalls Sliders burger chain is opening its first Ohio location in South Point. Construction is currently underway. The restaurant is known for cheeseburger sliders, seasoned waffle fries, and milkshakes. Development is led by brothers Beckett and Sam Gue.
Shake Shack
Shake Shack is set to open its 5th Cincinnati-area location at Rookwood Commons & Pavilion shopping plaza in Norwood, OH. Cash registers and seating were observed inside the store, indicating buildout is near complete. No exact opening timeline was provided by the company.
CAVA
CAVA Mediterranean fast-casual chain opening its second Columbus location at 1370 Polaris Pkwy in Polaris. The 3,660 sq ft space includes dining room and patio seating, pick-up and delivery options. A Community Day Celebration fundraiser for IMPACT Community Action is planned for May 19, the day before the grand opening. This is the second of […]
Biscuit Belly
Biscuit Belly is opening its first Ohio location in Grandview Heights, taking over the former Hot Chicken Takeover space. The Southern brunch chain, founded in Louisville in 2019, offers scratch-made biscuits, biscuit sandwiches, fried chicken, pancakes, brunch cocktails, and more. The space is currently undergoing renovation with fresh paint and new signage visible. Opening day […]
1818 American Grille
Todd Leebow (of The Last Page at Pinecrest), partner Jon Gross, and chef Brad Race are opening 1818 American Grille, an all-American grille concept in the former Corner Provisions space. Menu will be centered around a wood-fire grill featuring steaks, seafood, and seasonal vegetables. Plan is to open the Grille Room (intimate kitchen dining) first […]
Lunken Terminal Restaurant and Bar
A fine-dining restaurant and bar is planned as part of a $21 million renovation of the historic Lunken Airport terminal in Cincinnati’s East End. The 50,000 sq ft redevelopment also includes a 34-room hotel and 4,200 sq ft of event space. Construction is underway and the full project is expected to be completed by end […]
Òrale Güey
Òrale Güey is opening a new Worthington location on May 23, 2026 at 11 a.m. with a grand opening celebration featuring food, mariachi, live entertainment, and giveaways. This location expands beyond the brand’s brunch-only format to offer all-day service with new evening menu options exclusive to this outpost. The family-owned Mexican-inspired concept was founded by […]
Houston Inn
Historic restaurant originally opened in 1954, closed during COVID-19 pandemic, now undergoing major renovation under new ownership by Bronson Trebbi (CEO of RDI Corp). Refreshed concept will be an elevated steakhouse featuring filet mignon, seafood, truffle mac and cheese, curated cocktails, and expanded wine list. Renovation includes dining room updates, exterior improvements, new commercial kitchen […]
Ox-B’s
Newark-based fast-casual fried chicken chain opening its seventh Central Ohio location in downtown Marion. Menu features boneless and bone-in chicken wings, wraps, salads, and comfort-style offerings. Part of Henry Development Co.’s $3.5 million Lydia redevelopment project. Grand opening celebrations planned with free food 11am-2pm, giveaways, and fundraising for Marion Matters nonprofit.