11 Restaurants Opening Soon in Orange County

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Here is a list of 11 restaurants coming soon to Orange County, Florida. Enjoy!

Violet's Ice Cream

Violet's Ice Cream, an Amish ice cream boutique, is expanding to Orlando (575 S Chickasaw Trail, Orlando, FL 32825) very soon, owner Jason Turner told Business Debut. According to Google, the ice cream shop opens in Rio Pinar Plaza Friday, September 13th. Additionally, two more locations are planned for Miami Beach and Winter Park.

Brooklyn Water Bagel

Brooklyn Water Bagel is expanding in Central Florida with two new locations, franchisee Nicholas Tetrault shared. The first is coming to Lake Nona (9368 Narcoossee Road, Suite 101, Orlando, FL 32827) in mid-September, and the latter will open in Clermont, FL.

Coast to Coast Pizza Company

Coast to Coast Pizza Company will open its third location in Ocoee (352 Moore Rd, Ocoee, FL 34761) very soon, co-owner Erika Rommel told Business Debut. To celebrate the opening, the first 100 customers in line will receive a free "New York 7.7" cheese pizza monthly for a year. According to Google, the pizza place will open Sunday, September 15th.

Island Vybz Fusion Grill

Island Vybz Fusion Grill, a Caribbean restaurant, will open in Orlando (2601 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32805) once they receive final permitting approvals, owner Yvonne Guthrie shared with Business Debut. The new full-service restaurant will feature a bar and weekend DJs.

Rion's Ocean Room and Gyukatsu Rose

Chef Nguyen of Domu Dynasty is bringing two new restaurant concepts to East End Market in Orlando, according to Chef Nguyen. Rion's Ocean Room and Gyukatsu Rose will share the space formerly occupied by Skyebird Juice Bar in Orlando (3201 Corrine Dr, Orlando, FL 32803).

Nando Grill Carne en Vara

Nando Grill Carne en Vara will soon open its first brick-and-mortar restaurant, owner Fernando Mendoza reported to Business Debut. They are hoping to open by the end of September in Orlando (3060 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819).

Wandering Smokehouse BBQ

Wandering Smokehouse BBQ, a new BBQ trailer co-owned by Stiles and Ricky Parker, is preparing to launch in Orange County. Expect delicious BBQ staples such as pork, ribs, brisket and chicken. Currently awaiting permits and licensing, they hope to open in September. Follow their website for updates.

Heatwave

Heatwave, a new multi-function LGBTQ+ space, is set to open in Orlando (741 W Church St, Orlando, FL 32805) before the end of 2024, as reported by the ownership team to Business Debut. The venue, formerly a nightclub, is being transformed into a restaurant, lounge and coffee concept.

Hapa Halo Grill

Hapa Halo Grill is preparing to launch its new Japanese street food concept at an event held at The Acre (4421 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32804) on the 28th and 29th of this month, owner Kegan Baker told Business Debut. The business will serve Yakitori sticks out of a distinctive Japanese kei truck.

Luminescent

Luminescent, a new bar, coffee shop and Indian street food concept, is set to open in Orlando (12286 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32826) by the end of October, co-owner Shivah Kothari reported to Business Debut.

The Burrow Cafe and Play

The Burrow Cafe and Play, a new family-oriented concept, is slated to open in Orlando (618 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803) in January, co-owner Jovana Bratonozic told Business Debut. The cafe's goal is to be family-friendly and will feature a 1500-square-foot indoor playground.