Miami's best new restaurants of 2026

Sommer Brugal

Two halves of a deli sandwich. — Frankie & Wally's was named Miami's Best New restaurant and I think it's because of the layers. Photo: Sommer Brugal/Axios

Miami's best new restaurant of 2026 is Frankie & Wally's, according to The Infatuation.

Why it matters: In a city like Miami, where lavish, over-the-top restaurants can often take center stage, a ranking like this one is a good reminder that a great meal can be simple — and a stellar sando can be life changing.

Yes, but: A sandwich shop outperforming Phở Nam's delicious broth and fresh noodles was surprising!

I called Phở Nam Miami's best new restaurant before and I'm prepared to do so again. (It ranked third on the Infatuation's list.)

State of plate: The Infatuation releases their Best Of list annually, and this year's ranking of 10 spots is about as wide of a range as one can get, from omakases to barbecue.

Between the lines: The team visits restos numerous times before reviewing it, so you can trust they know what's good.

Zoom in: I've tried four of the 10 spots, Pho Nam, Frankie & Wally's (thinly cut meat that's layered to perfection), the Drinking Pig (get the brisket) and Flagler St. Bakery (try every single baked good).

Zoom out: The list includes two omakase spots, which seems unnecessary, but I haven't gone, so who am I to say.

What's next: I can't say that I'm called to head in to Brickell to try Sunkissed, nor am I seeking out a chopped salad or steak from Slim's. (Sorry!)

Soi Thai Street Food, however, quickly jumped to the top of my must-try list.

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