Fall Restaurant Preview: 70 Forthcoming Restaurants Around America That We Can't Wait To Try
ATLANTA
Georgia Beer Garden
From the owners of Joystick Gamebar in the Edgewood neighborhood, Georgia Beer Garden will serve as a "Southern take on a classic biergarten." There will be areas to watch Georgia sports and plenty of outdoor space for alfresco drinking.
Address: 420 Edgewood Ave. SE
Opening: October
Nexto
Ramen chef Mihoko Obunai will be opening a new ramen restaurant off the Beltline.
Address: 822 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE
Opening: October
Nine Mile Station
Ponce City Market's Central Food Hall is getting a rooftop beer garden. Expect beer and "European-inspired New American cuisine," plus plenty of sausages, beers, and craft cocktails.
Address: 675 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE
Opening: Late October
AUSTIN
Grizzelda's
This restaurant from executive chef Albert Gonzalez and chef de cuisine Austin Ewald will feature traditional coastal Mexican cuisine
Address: 105 Tillery St.
Opening: Late Fall
Kuneho
After closing Qui in the wake of a domestic violence scandal and a stint in rehab, celebrity chef Paul Qui is opening a traditional sushi restaurant.
Address: 1600 East Sixth St.
Opening: November
Rustic East
Rustic East will be a barbecue restaurant focusing on smoked meats and cocktails, andwill also feature a rooftop deck and front patio.
Address: 1510 E. Cesar Chavez
Opening: Mid Fall
BOSTON
The Automatic
This upcoming Kendall Square neighborhood hangout spot prides itself on "non-pretension" and will feature handcrafted cocktails, homemade beef jerky, and other bar snacks.
Address: 50 Hampshire St., Cambridge
Opening: November
Buttermilk and Bourbon
This Southern restaurant from Jason Santos will feature comfort food like boiled peanut hummus and house-fried chicken with a variety of sauces including Nashville hot.
Address: Back Bay
Opening: November
Eataly
Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich's chain of Italian mega-marketplaces is coming to the Prudential Center just in time for Thanksgiving.
Address: Prudential Center
Opening: November
Ruka
Ruka is opening at the Godfrey Hotel and will feature a unique mix of Peruvian food with a hint of Japanese flair, and the menu will include South American-inspired sushi.
Address: 505 Washington St.
Opening: Late Fall
CHARLESTON, S.C.
Avila
The Venezuelan food truck has found a permanent space downtown in the former Ladles space near Marion Square. Expect to find items like patacones, arepas, and other bites from the menu found around town.
Address: 141 Calhoun St.
Opening: October
McCrady's
Not much has been announced about the reincarnation of McCrady's newly focused tasting menu except that chef Sean Brock plans to have roughly 22 seats and for it to be unlike anything found in the area — or the country.
Address: 155 Bay St.
Opening: October
Rodney Scott's BBQ
Popular pitmaster Rodney Scott from Hemingway, South Carolina, brings his renowned whole-hog downtown to the former Chick's Fry House spot that closed earlier this year. Scott plans to expand his offerings with other protein items and side dishes; we expect a rocking soundtrack.
Address: 1011 King St.
Opening: November/December
CHICAGO
Eden
The team behind Paramount Events, one of Chicago's premier catering companies, is taking on the brick-and-mortar scene with Eden, opening in the West Lake District. Chef/partner Devon Quinn and chef de cuisine Miles Schaefer will lead the kitchen with rich, clean, Mediterranean flavors. Gardening, a passion of Quinn's, will be woven into the restaurant with 18 planters and an upcoming greenhouse to help cultivate ingredients.
Address: 1748 W. Lake St.
Opening: Late October
Elske
Chefs David and Anna Posey make the leap from One Off Hospitality to their own restaurant this fall. Elske — the Danish word for "love" — will marry Midwestern and Danish styles with an emphasis on wood-fired cooking. A highlight of this restaurant will be the eight-course tasting menu for $80 per person.
Address: 1350 W. Randolph St.
Opening: November
HaiSous
After a messy fallout with their previous restaurant Embeya, Thai and Danielle Dang will have a brand new start with HaiSous. This new project honoring the Dangs' background will bring classic Vietnamese food to the Pilsen neighborhood, utilizing a unique clay pot cooking style.
Address: 1800 S. Carpenter St.
Opening: Late Fall
Kitsune
After the shuttering of her critically adored Bunny the MicroBakery, Iliana Regan is back with her Japanese pub concept, Kitsune. The restaurant will display Midwestern ingredients with home-style Japanese cooking, including dishes such as okonomiyaki, takoyaki, tonkotsu, house miso soup, and homemade tofu. A family-style washoku meal will be available in addition to the a la carte menu.
Address: 4229 N. Lincoln Ave.
Opening: Late October
Moody Tongue Tasting Room
Brewmaster Jared Rouben will serve up his flavorful beers in an elegant but approachable tap room in Pilsen. Four year-round beers will be joined by limited-edition, tasting-room-only brews, and the menu will keep things simple with just two decadent choices: oysters and cake.
Address: 2136 S. Peoria St.
Opening: October
Temporis
This 20-seat tasting menu concept will honor the passing of time with seasonal dishes and a dining room with changing LED lighting to reflect the ambiance outside. Expect 10- to 12-plate menus with a laser focus on local ingredients and presented on custom-built tables that will play a role in the meal itself.
Address: 933 N. Ashland Ave.
Opening: October
DETROIT
Dangerously Delicious Pies
Favorites of Instagram food blogger Chow Down Detroit, these savory and sweet pies have been popping up on social media for months. The chefs behind this unique menu will be opening a location in Midtown this fall. Food will be available via dine in and carry out. If you'd like to try the menu early, you can head over to the Wyandotte location.
Address: 80 W Alexandrine St.
Opening: Fall
Geiger Eat Shop
Opening in Detroit's West Village late fall/winter, this New American Restaurant will seat up to 60 diners with a 1,000-square-foot patio. Located near local favorites Sister Pie, Red Hook, Detroit Vegan Soul, and Craft Work, this restaurant will be a great addition to this new foodie hotspot.
Address: 8044 Kercheval Ave.
Opening: Late Fall
Itadaku
This will be a sustainable, fast-casual sushi restaurant in a renovated space in Corktown. Chef and owner Mike Han wants you to able to drink, eat, and feel full for fewer than 20 dollars. His restaurant was a semi-finalist in Detroit's 2016 Hatch Competition; though he didn't win, people are still excited to try out his beautifully made sushi.
Address: 1701 Trumbull Ave.
Opening: November
Lady of the House
Chef Kate Williams — formerly of Republic and Rodin — will be opening her own space in North Corktown late this fall. The restaurant will seat up to 40 diners with a menu focusing on local flavors from Detroit farms and vendors. Williams has been hosting pop-ups in the meantime.
Address: 2801 14th St.
Opening: November
LAS VEGAS
Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips
A gussied-up chippie, this casual eatery offers Alaskan cod fillets battered by hand and cooked to order, as well as a selection of chip flavors.
Address: The Linq Promenade
Opening: Oct. 7
Redneck Riviera
This casual bar/club from John Rich offers a real Western atmosphere (complete with country music), and the menu will be provided by Wahlburgers from one floor below.
Address: The Grand Bazaar Shops, 3635 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Opening: December
LOS ANGELES
Cosa Buona
Italian-American comfort food will dominate this restaurant from mastermind chef Zach Pollack. Think updated twists on familiar fare like eggplant Parmesan and homemade mozzarella sticks.
Address: 2100 Sunset Blvd.
Opening: November
Felix
From chef Evan Funke comes an Italian restaurant focusing on handmade pasta and wood-fired pizza. Located in the Venice neighborhood of LA, Felix is the replacement of 24-year veteran Joe's. Felix is Latin for "happy" or "lucky," so fingers are crossed for the new modern spot.
Address: 3330 S. Figueroa St.
Opening: November
Kismet
Los Angeles' upcoming chic and trendy Middle Eastern restaurant from Sara Kramer and Sarah Hymanson (Madcapra) will feature mainly small plates, with the restaurant rooted in tradition through a Los Angeles lens.
Address: 4648 Hollywood Blvd.
Projected opening: October
The Slanted Door
One of San Francisco's hottest restaurants comes to downtown Los Angeles this fall. This second location of Charles Phan's popular take on Vietnamese cuisine will be sharing a space with Rossoblu in the new City Market in LA's soon-to-be bustling Fashion District.
Address: City Market South, Fashion Plaza, 1057 S. San Pedro St. #201
Opening: November
MIAMI
Bazaar Mar
Sharing a space with Fi'lia (see below) is the new concept from award-winning humanitarian chef José Andrés. Bazaar Mar follows The Bazaar — Andrés' first Miami restaurant — and will feature a dining room, mezzanine area, and pool bar. Expect "sea snacks" like oysters and urchin, whole fish, and Spanish-inspired dishes and cocktails.
Address: 1300 S. Miami Ave.
Opening: Late October
Estefan Kitchen
The iconic pop duo Gloria and Emilio Estefan are turning the "beet" around with a menu that features Cuban food with healthy, vegetable-focused twists on classic family recipes. Estefan Kitchen joins the family's three other restaurants in Miami.
Address: Miami Design District
Opening: December
Fi'lia
Pronounced "feel-ee-ah," this restaurant from James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Schwartz will feature fresh and simple Italian fare at the Brickell Hotel and Residences, which is being touted as Miami's "mini Manhattan." The menu will feature rustic pizzas, expertly crafted Caesar salad and old-world cuisine.
Address: 1300 S. Miami Ave.
Opening: Late October
Olla
Coming soon to South Beach is Olla — named after the Mexican earthenware vessel used for cooking. Chef Scott Linquist (Coyo Taco) will not be serving tacos at this authentic and upscale Mexican joint but will instead focus on moles and pork belly cochinitas.
Address: 1233 Lincoln Road
Opening: October
NASHVILLE
Fin & Pearl
Featuring the culinary talents of chef Dale Levitski (formerly of Sinema), Fin & Pearl is being opened by TomKats restaurant group. It is described as a "fin to fork" restaurant with a focus on seafood sustainability and spreading information about the regulation of the fish industry.
Address: 1212 Laurel St.
Opening: Late October
Sun Diner Café
A 24/7 diner featuring all-breakfast, all the time is being opened by Sun Records — the record company famous for signing legends such as Elvis Presley. The music-themed diner will likely feature plenty of rare music memorabilia, along with a classic diner feel.
Address: 105 Third Ave. S
Opening: October
Tànsuŏ
Chef Maneet Chauhan from Chopped is opening a Cantonese-inspired restaurant featuring authentic Chinese food. New York City's Chris Cheung will be the executive chef.
Address: 121B 12th Ave. N
Opening: TBA
Vinyl Tap
Vinyl Tap is a new nightlife concept with both records and craft beers on tap. It plans to combine the musical knowledge of an old-school record store with 24 primarily local craft beers on tap and a limited menu, according to Eater.
Address: 2038 Greenwood Ave.
Opening: October 2016
NEW ORLEANS
Frey Smoked Meat Co.
Chef Ray Gruezke of Rue 127 opens a new Mid-City Market BBQ stop inspired by his participation and success in the annual Hogs for the Cause cookout. In addition to serving barbecue, Gruezke will feature hit menu items from Rue 127 and his spin on a milkshake — the freakshake!
Address: 4141 Bienville Ave.
Opening: TBA
Rosedale
Susan Spicer's new restaurant headed by chef Brett Duffee of Bayona will open near the outskirts of City Park.
Address: 801 Rosedale Drive
Opening: Fall
Toups South
One of the most anticipated restaurant openings slated for the fall is the expansion of highly acclaimed Toups Meatery to Central City. Toups South will open in the Southern Food and Beverage Museum in the space previously occupied by Purloo and will focus on Southern regional cuisine.
Address: 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
Opening: October
NEW YORK CITY
Blake Lane
Suzanna Beall will open a seasonal, California-style eatery in a fresh, cozy space on the Upper East Side. Executed by Chef Diego Moya of Casa Mono, Blake Lane will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner; it will highlight locally sourced, organic ingredients and showcase health-conscious, seasonally rotating dishes.
Address: 1429 Third Ave.
Opening: November
Blue Ribbon Federal Grill
Bruce and Eric Bromberg, chefs and co-founders of Blue Ribbon Restaurants, will introduce a new concept to their well-known roster later this year, Blue Ribbon Federal Grill. The concept will follow the Blue Ribbon tradition of the "no rules, something for everyone" approach, a casual and fun place that people will want to return to, whether it be with family, friends, or business associates. Located in Financial District, it will be the Bromberg brother's first non-Japanese project. The restaurant will be designed by long-time Blue Ribbon Restaurants and AKA collaborator, Asfour Guzy Architects, who also designed AKA Wall Street
Address: 84 Williams St.
Opening: TBD
Chumley's
The food at Chumlye's is described as classic American with a twist. Cocktails will be a mix of bespoke highballs and classics/originals from bar manager Jessie Dure. The owner is Alessandro Borgognone, who also owns Sushi Nakazawa.
Address: 86 Bedford Ave.
Opening: Oct. 13
Loring Place
Chef Dan Kluger is embarking on his first solo venture. After becoming known for balanced, vegetable-forward dishes as executive chef at ABC Kitchen and ABC Cocina, Kluger's new menu will comprise small and large shareable plates that will spotlight farms and farmers whom Kluger has gotten to know intimately over decades of frequenting the Union Square Greenmarket. The goal of this restaurant project is to build a space with "ingredients" as raw, natural, and imbued with integrity as those on the plate, while also creating a clean and modern aesthetic.
Address: 21 W. Eight St.
Opening: TBD
Maxwell's Chophouse
After a 14-year run in South Florida, the family-owned Maxwell's Chophouse is moving to New York City's NoMad neighborhood to open a 126-seat store of the same name. The traditional steakhouse run by the mother-daughter duo will have touches of modern throughout and will certainly add to the neighborhood's growing culinary offerings. The wine list will feature more than 1,000 bottles, and the menu will feature lobster corn bisque, fresh fish fillet, live Maine lobster, and Queen Cut prime rib.
Address: 1184 Broadway
Opening: November
SpoonFed NYC
Serving delicious Southern-fusion cuisine, the restaurant will feature two floors, a stage, and two bars. Working backstage as a dresser for Broadway's "Wicked," Randy Witherspoon shared his food and love for cooking with his co-workers throughout the Broadway show community. Every cast member and crew person helped Randy start his own catering company. Sample menu items include gluten-free catfish fingers; sweet potato crusted salmon; shrimp and potato gravy grits; and slow-roasted turkey wings.
Address: 331 W. 51st St.
Opening: Mid October
Tim Ho Wan
Known as the "World's Cheapest Michelin-Starred Restaurant," Tim Ho Wan, opening in NYC's East Village, is the first U.S. location for dim sum master and renowned Hong Kong chef, Mak Kwai Pui. The popular dim sum restaurant will feature its iconic dishes that helped garner the much-coveted Michelin star. Menu highlights include the plump prawn dumplings and Chinese sausage-stuffed rice wrapped in lotus leaf.
Address: East Village
Opening: Fall
PORTLAND, ORE.
Associated
This locale will feature the culinary creativity of chef Nicholas Ford. This new spot is geared toward a neighborhood vibe with a menu of pizzas, tacos, salads, and shared plates.
Address: 2131 SE 11th Ave.
Opening: October
Breakside Brewery's Northwest Brewpub
The award-winning Breakside Brewery is known for its top-notch beer, brewpub grub, and friendly atmosphere. Breakside's third location will be a 5,000-square-foot brewery and pub.
Address: NW 22nd and Raleigh
Opening: Early November
Dame
Wine connoisseur Dana Frank opened Dame, a natural, wine-fueled restaurant serving vegetable-forward dishes with Mediterranean and Eastern European influences.
Address: 2930 NE Killingsworth St.
Opening: October
Nomad.PDX
Already having the reputation of a boundary-pushing supper club, Nomad.PDX is planning on moving to a new space to offer many-coursed prix fixe meals for patrons. This much-anticipated spot was inspired by the rugged Pacific Northwest countryside and the skill of foraging.
Address: 575 NE 24th St.
Opening: November
SAN FRANCISCO
Arsenal
Erik Sun's Asian restaurant, Arsenal, will feature barbecue grills at every table, a noodle bar and yakiniku, and an official Kobe beef certification. Expect plenty of beer, wine, and sake.
Address: 715 Brannan St.
Opening: November
Finn Town
Finn Town is the latest from Top Chef contestant Ryan Scott. Finn Town will be equipped with two bars and a dining room. Think: music, TVs for sports and other televised events, and two happy hours daily.
Address: 2251 Market St.
Opening: October
Hitachino Beer and Wagyu
This is Hitachino's first U.S. restaurant and it will feature 10 exclusive Hitachino beers on tap (brewed specifically for this location), as well as five to eight sakes and local wine. Izakaya-style fare such as wagyu from both Japan and the U.S. will be served, as well as jarred pickles. Look forward to this opening in mid-Fall.
Address: 639 Post St.
Opening: Mid Fall
The Starling
The Starling is going to be a laid-back, omakase-style spot from chef Adam Tortosa (Akiko's, 1760). Guests can look forward to local, sustainable fish along with Bay Area produce in dishes such as Kinmedai (golden eye snapper) with torched skin.
Address: 388 Fulton St.
Opening: December
Uma Casa
This Portuguese pop-up is projected to open in the family-friendly locale of Noe Valley. Chef Telmo Faria will be serving items such as the Francesinha (an epic sandwich), alongside a raw bar. Space-wise, anticipate a 75-seat space, special private dining room, and a communal table.
Address: 1550 Church St., Noe Valley
Opening: Mid October
SEATTLE
Southpaw
James Beard Award-winning chef John Sandstorm is revamping his old Lark space into a casual pizza joint. A wood-fired oven will churn out New-York-meets-Neapolitan style pies topped with veggies from Lark's rooftop garden.
Address: 926 12th Avenue; Capitol Hill
Opening: October
Vine & Spoon
West Seattle finally fills its upscale void with this new spot by a trio of chefs: Bryan Ogden, Larkin Young (Tilth, Canlis, Golden Beetle), and Christopher Jensen (Maison Tavern). The menu will feature grass-fed meats and locally sourced ingredients from farmers and foragers.
Address: 4706 California Ave SW; 4717 42nd Avenue
Opening: October
ST. LOUIS
ANEW Rooftop and Test Kitchen
ANEW is a charity-driven dining concept that will be opened by Big Brothers Big Sisters. It will feature opportunities for young people who are members of the organization. Every four months, the test kitchen will offer a new menu concept, while the event space plans to host 100 events annually. Each chef that comes out of the kitchen will agree to donate 10 percent of their proceeds to the Big Brothers Big Sisters Organization. The rooftop event space will be opened in early October, while the test kitchen won't open until early November, according to St. Louis Today.
Address: 501 North Grand
Opening: October/November
The Blue Duck
The popular Washington, Missouri, eatery is opening in St. Louis this November just in time for Thanksgiving. The Blue Duck focuses on unique twists on classic comfort food like its famous DLT sandwich (roast duck, lettuce, and tomato), and the rest of the menu will boast similarly hearty fare with everything made from scratch, in house, according to Sauce Magazine.
Address: 16 W. Front St. Ste. 100
Opening: November
Mona's
St. Louis' newest pizzeria will feature unique twists on Italian-American fare like gnocchi with pork belly, caramelized onion, and roasted corn cream sauce, as well as build-your-own pizzas and "white" or sauce-less pies. The pizzas will all feature a secret blend of cheeses that will be made and grated in house, but never revealed to the public.
Address: 5257 Shaw Avenue
Opening: October 17
Vicia
Vicia is one of the most-anticipated openings in the St. Louis area, opening at the end of the month, according to St. Louis Magazine. Brought to you by Michael and Tara Gallina (Blue Hill/Blue Stone Barns), the restaurant will be vegetable-centric featuring wood-fired cooking and produce from local farms.
Address: 4260 Forest Park Avenue
Opening: Late Fall 2016
TWIN CITIES
Brut
From all-star chefs Jamie Malone and Erik Anderson, this French restaurant has been at least two years in the making after a sneak-peek pop-up that opened in 2014. It will focus on high-end Champagne.
Address: 605 W. Seventh St., St. Paul
Opening: Winter
Pajarito
Coming soon to St. Paul, this elevated Mexican restaurant will feature house-made tortillas as well as seasonal seafood and shareable entrees. The restaurant, from chefs Tyge Nelson and Stephan Hesse, will not feature any kitschy Mexican theming: no sombreros, bullfighting motifs, or pools of melted Cheddar atop mounds of refried beans.
Address: 605 W. Seventh St.
Opening: October
Red Rabbit
From restaurateur Luke Shimp (The Red Cow) comes a new casual eatery that will feature a menu of oysters, salads, wood-fired pizzas, and pastas. Cocktails will be made with herbs and ingredients from an adjacent "cocktail garden."
Address: 201 Washington Ave.
Opening: late November
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Ari's Diner
Ari Gejdenson of the Mindful Restaurant Group plans to open this American-style diner early November. This is one of several restaurants the restaurateur has planned for the Hecht Warehouse development in Ivy City.
Address: Hecht Warehouse, 1401 New York Ave. NE
Opening: Early November
Farmers & Distillers
The restaurant group behind the much loved Founding Farmers eatery plans to open Farmers & Distillers. With room for 300 people, and 2,000 square feet in size, this locale plans to also offer breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch.
Address: 600 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Opening: Mid November
Owen's Ordinary
Patrons of this highly anticipated beer garden can expect a carefully crafted beer list and a steampunk-influenced design.
Address: 11820 Trade St., North Bethesda, Md.
Opening: October
Sfoglina
This latest Italian restaurant from the Fiola and Fiola Mare owners is all about the handmade pastas. Also offered will also be antipasti, salads, meat and fish dishes, and desserts. Sfoglina is expected to be in a 2,800 square-foot space in which they also plan to serve lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. Expect an opening very soon.
Address: 4445 Connecticut Ave. NW
Opening: Late Fall