This guide tracks the most talked-about new restaurants in The Villages opening right here in Downtown Middleton. Bookmark it — we’ll continue updating as menus, photos, and new spots are confirmed. For broader regional development coverage, see our master roundup of new restaurants & projects .

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Tip: Restaurants with links are now open and have full OnlyVillages listings.

🍔 Portillo’s – Chicago-Style Classics Now Open

Portillo’s is now open, bringing Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef, chopped salads, and crinkle-cut fries to Middleton. It remains one of the most recognizable early additions to the district.

🍖 Four Rivers Smokehouse – Iconic Florida BBQ Now Open

Four Rivers Smokehouse is now open and already well established with Villagers. Known across Florida for smoked meats and comfort-driven sides, it’s one of the most dependable dining options in Middleton.

🍦 Abbott’s Frozen Custard – Premium Frozen Treats Now Open

Abbott’s Frozen Custard has opened in Middleton, adding a classic frozen custard stop to the growing dining district.

🍣 Haru – Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Now Open

Haru is open, bringing sushi, hibachi, and Japanese comfort favorites to Middleton’s expanding dining lineup.

🍕 Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza – Full-Service Italian-American Now Open

Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza opened in Middleton on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 2259 Dr. Randy McDaniel Way. The Florida-based chain is known for its stone-fired pizzas, pasta dishes, rolls, and classic Italian-American comfort food.

The Middleton location offers dine-in service, carryout, online ordering, and catering, adding another full-service dining option to Downtown Middleton.

🌮 Fiesta Grande – Traditional Mexican Dining Now Open

Fiesta Grande is open, adding Mexican classics, margaritas, and casual sit-down dining to the Middleton area.

🍺 Victory Family Sports Grill – High-Energy Sports Bar Now Open

Victory Family Sports Grill is fully open and active, offering TVs throughout, drink specials, and a lively sports-bar atmosphere. It has quickly become one of the busiest casual spots in Middleton.

🍽️ 24 Middleton – Chef-Driven Neighborhood Bistro Now Open

24 Middleton is a full-service neighborhood bistro with a chef-driven menu blending Mediterranean, European, and modern American influences. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, paired with a strong cocktail and wine program.

Open for lunch and dinner, it offers everything from small plates and flatbreads to steak frites, branzino, and seasonal entrées — making it one of the most versatile new dining options in Middleton.

🏖️ Zunzibar Seafood & Surf Bar – Coastal Cocktails & Eats Now Open

Zunzibar is now open, bringing coastal décor and sports-bar energy to Middleton, offering a relaxed, casual alternative for food and drinks.

🍔 Smalls Sliders – Made-to-Order Cheeseburger Sliders Now Open

Smalls Sliders opened September 29, 2026, at 2228 Intermediate Drive, serving cheeseburger sliders, fries, shakes, queso, and its signature Smauce from a walk-up “Can.”

🥪 Jersey Mike’s Subs – Fresh-Sliced Subs Now Open

Jersey Mike’s Subs is open at 2210 Wellington St., serving hot and cold subs made to order — a quick lunch option in Downtown Middleton.

🥡 China Taste – Chinese Take-Out Coming Soon

China Taste is confirmed for Middleton, with an opening expected in the fourth quarter of 2026.

☕ Coffee for the Soul – Cozy Community Café Coming Soon

Coffee for the Soul fills a long-vacant café space, serving morning routines, casual meetings, and the walking crowd.

✨ More Dining, Retail & Services

✅ Open Now

• ✅ Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa — wellness & spa services
• ✅ Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming — pet grooming & treats
• ✅ Provisions Grocery & Essentials — grocery & essentials
• ✅ Mainstream Boutique — women’s fashion
• ✅ The Purple Pig — specialty retail
• ✅ Woodrow’s DuckPin Bowling — duckpin bowling, bar & entertainment
• ✅ Circle K — convenience store & gas

🚧 Coming Soon

• 🚧 Mavis Tires — tire & auto service; expected 2027
• 🚧 Chase Bank — bank branch; expected 2027
• 🚧 Publix — grocery-anchored shopping center; reported for early 2027
• 🚧 The UPS Store — shipping, packing & mailbox services; planned
• 🚧 Salon Jaylee — hair salon; planned
• 🚧 Pharmacy — planned; tenant not yet announced

See the Middleton Development tracker for the full list of confirmed and planned businesses.