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A new steakhouse called Franko's Prime is opening in north Raleigh's Lafayette Village, expected to open by the end of January, along with other restaurant updates and closures in the Triangle area.
The Central New York restaurant scene in 2025 saw numerous openings including Middle Eastern coffee shops, burger joints, and fine dining establishments, alongside notable closures of long-standing venues like Inn Between and Prime Steakhouse, with several transitions and rebrandings shaping the local culinary landscape.
The article highlights the top new restaurants of 2025, showcasing diverse culinary stories and influences from chefs across the U.S., emphasizing personal heritage, regional ingredients, and innovative concepts, with each restaurant offering a unique, authentic experience.
In Dallas, several new restaurants are opening, including Dudley's Sports Bar, Mamani, NADC Burger, Paris Baguette, and Torchy's Tacos, while others like Evan's Meat Market, Henry's Majestic, and Stirr are closing, amidst a growing food scene and upcoming drone delivery tests by Chipotle.
Chipotle reported a 3.0% increase in total revenue for Q2 2025, reaching $3.1 billion, despite a 4.0% decrease in comparable restaurant sales due to lower transactions. The company opened 61 new restaurants, including many with Chipotlanes, which continue to perform well. Net income slightly declined to $436.1 million, and the company remains optimistic about future growth, planning around flat comparable sales and opening 315-345 new restaurants in 2025. They also repurchased $435.9 million of stock during the quarter.
A new wave of regional South Indian restaurants in NYC, such as Chatti, Kanyakumari, and Semma, is transforming the city's Indian dining scene by offering authentic dishes from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh, moving beyond the traditional Mughlai cuisine and reflecting a broader, more personal culinary landscape.
Eater editors are eagerly anticipating several new restaurant openings in Los Angeles this summer, including a French-Japanese bistro in the Arts District, a New Orleans-themed bar in Chinatown, and a Korean barbecue spot in Koreatown. These new establishments promise to bring diverse and exciting culinary experiences to the city's dining scene.
Atlanta is set to see a wave of exciting restaurant and bar openings this fall, including Little Sparrow and Bar Blanc in Westside Provisions District, El Malo in Atlanta Dairies, Mothers Best in Decatur, Indaco on the Eastside Beltline, Omakase by Yun in Dunwoody, and Finca to Filter and Side Saddle Wine Saloon in Boulevard Heights. These new establishments will offer a range of cuisines and experiences, from classic brasserie fare to rum and agave-based cocktails, fried chicken, wood-fired pizzas, omakase sushi, and natural wine.
Chef Matt Horn, known for his barbecue expertise, has opened a new restaurant in Oakland called Matty's Old Fashioned, paying homage to old-school American burger joints. Other notable restaurant openings in the Bay Area include Hometown Creamery in Hayes Valley, Ember in Noe Valley offering modern Turkish cuisine, Mixto in Outer Sunset serving plantain burgers and ceviche, and Bisou Chocolate in Berkeley offering a variety of confections and chocolate-infused drinks. Additionally, Oklava and Kenz Coffee Bar have debuted in Palo Alto, while Xing Fu Tang, a Taiwanese boba chain, has opened its first Northern California location in Milpitas.
In June, Casa Bonita finally opened its doors to select guests, while other notable restaurant openings included Sắp Sửa, Sonny's Mediterranean, Rare Bird, Fox and the Hen, and Crazy Horse. Eight closures were reported, including Taaz Tavern and Mythology Distilling. The Denver dining scene saw a mix of new concepts and established favorites, with Casa Bonita generating significant buzz.
Three new restaurant openings in the Houston area include Pastore Italian Kitchen, a seafood-forward Italian restaurant by Underbelly Hospitality; Yonutz, a Miami-based dessert concept specializing in smashed doughnuts; and Benihana, a Japanese-inspired steakhouse chain opening its fifth location in Conroe. Pastore offers a menu combining Italian and seafood dishes, while Yonutz serves unique smashed doughnuts filled with ice cream. Benihana provides interactive teppanyaki meals prepared by chefs in front of diners.
Chicago is set to welcome several new restaurants this summer, including two brewpubs, an Italian restaurant, and two bars serving Indian food. The most anticipated openings include Clumsy Cow BBQ & Industry Ales Brewpub, DeNuccis, Federales Logan Square, Guinness Open Gate Brewery, Lilac Tiger, Monarch & Lion, Sifr, and Ummo. These new spots promise to offer unique dining experiences and a range of cuisines, from Southern-style BBQ to British-Indian pub fare.
Casa Bonita failed to meet its May opening deadline, but Coney Island Boardwalk in Bailey reopened under new management. BurnDown and Puttshack are two new additions to Denver's food and entertainment scene. Kiké's Red Tacos and Two Hands also opened their brick-and-mortar locations. Philly-born chain Primo Hoagies joined the Denver food scene, while Fiction Beer Company, Jet's Pizza, and Lady Nomada added additional locations. Reunion Bread is back after an oven explosion, but without leavened bread. The Rotary closed its Hilltop brick-and-mortar but plans to reopen as a cloud kitchen. Lafayette's Bounce Empire offers the largest collection of bounce houses, mazes, and games in Colorado. Call Your Mother, a bagel shop, debuted on May 19 and plans to add two more Denver locations this year.