This is Eater’s guide to all the new restaurants, bars, and cafes that have opened this week in August 2026. Throughout the month, we’ll update the list weekly (see: July, June, May, April, March, February, January). When we’ve been to a place, we will
then include a few openings on our heatmaps (Manhattan,Brooklyn,Queens, cocktail bars) to let you know the ones we like. If there’s an opening in your neighborhood that we’ve missed, let us know at ny@eater.com.
August 19
Spotlights
Brooklyn Heights: The team behind Confidant doubles down on the block with the debut of next-door wine bar and pizza restaurant Frenzie. Chefs and co-owners Brendan Kelley and Daniel Grossman, who first met working at Roberta’s a decade ago, showcase their pizza-making skills at Frenzie with 14-inch sourdough pies built with a proprietary flour blend from Brooklyn Granary, joined by small plates like pan con tomate, beef tartare, and crudo with mixed melon. Pies include a spicy vodka with ‘nduja variety, a seasonal with sungold tomato, and a calzone of the day, plus tiramisu and soft serve. Pair a martini and a slice for $20. Look for 14 bottles of wine and a shot list named “1 Sip Wonders.” The indoor-outdoor space with room for 50 is decked out in photography and art curated by the team. 129 Atlantic Avenue, at Henry Street
Rockaway Beach: Detroit-style pizza shop Crown Square Pizza opened on Thursday, August 13, from Sean Aiken, who’s also behind the boardwalk’s Neapolitan-style Seany Pizza. Speaking to Eater NY last year, Aiken cited a desire to bring a new concept to the Rockaways, where people are more familiar with the typical New York-style slice shop. At Crown Square, which will be open year-round, Aiken will serve thick, crispy-edged pizzas with toppings such as fresh basil and Parmigiano-Reggiano; sausage and onions; and pepperoni, Gorgonzola, and Mike’s Hot Honey. Sides like salad and Buffalo wings are also on the menu. 9904 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, at Beach 99th Street
And the rest…
Greenpoint: The months of speculation as to what would take over the old Enid’s space following the closure of Bar Bruno earlier this year can finally cease: Matches, a new bar from the Greenpoint Fish & Lobster team, opened on Friday, August 14, with the Enid’s paint having been restored on the bar’s exterior. Enid’s spent 20 years on Manhattan Avenue, and the space was later filled by Mexican restaurant Bar Bruno in 2022. The bar’s name seems to be a reference to the beloved dive Matchless, which was across the street from Enid’s and closed in 2018 to give way to high-rise housing. Matches’ opening menu features $16 cocktails and dishes including pan-seared shrimp, steak frites, and a burger topped with Gruyere, caramelized onion sauce, pickled onions, and matchstick potatoes. 560 Manhattan Avenue, at Driggs Avenue
Bushwick: Salsamentaria La Milagrosa, a woman-owned corner Colombian bar for Brooklyn, debuted on Saturday, August 8, with empanadas, ice-cold Costeñitas beer bottles, maroon-and-yellow checkered floors, and on-trend milk crates covering the walls. Part of the opening proceeds give back to the earthquake-stricken South American country. 112 Harrison Place, at Porter Avenue
Dumbo: Vinyl-driven cocktail bar and listening lounge Don’t Matterdebuted in Brooklyn in early August with a robust lineup of DJs out of the gate. 55 Sands Street, at Adams Street
East Village: Wines by the glass, burrata boats, and Neapolitan-style pizza, all set to a backdrop of striking artwork that rotates each month, entered the neighborhood chat on Tuesday, August 4, with the opening of Art Laboratory Wine Bar. Book Resy reservations online. 40 Avenue B, at Clinton Street
East Village: After flooding delayed its initial opening plans, the Rabbit Books and Bar opened on Saturday, August 15, from a mother-daughter duo. The bar, which will open at 8 a.m. and continue until 11 p.m. (and midnight from Thursday to Saturday), will serve coffee, tea, alcohol, non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks (including a nostalgia menu of Lunchables, Uncrustables, and more). It continues the wave of book bars around the city, including Book Club Bar, which opened in 2019 also in the East Village. 170 Avenue A, at East 11th Street
East Village: Recente, a coastal Italian restaurant and aperitivo bar, debuted Thursday, August 13, marking the first standalone project from NYC cocktail vets Willem Hock and Lukas Canan; the pair previously worked at Dante during its run as World’s Best Bar, along with Amor y Amargo, the Surf Lodge, and the Nines. Here, there’s a focus on aperitivi, spritzes, low-intervention pours, and a menu of ’90s classics. The indoor-outdoor destination features a 60-seat dining room and full bar; 30-seat courtyard garden; and a 16-seat sidewalk cafe. Australian chef Monty Koludrovic, who hails from Sydney’s Icebergs Dining Room & Bar, joins as culinary consultant. The food menu, billed as “new world Italian,” spotlights seafood (oysters with prosecco vinaigrette), house-made pastas (pappardelle XO oxtail ragu), and antipasti (fritto misto alla grande). Dinner and late-night service to start, with weekend brunch debuting next month. 182 Second Avenue, between East 11th and 12th streets
Flatiron: The prolific Hand Hospitality debuted its newest concept, Cospa Ramen, on Friday, August 13 in the space that previously housed its kaiseki-focused restaurant Towa, which closed in July. With ramen for $9.99, Cospa takes inspiration from Japan’s Nagahama ramen, a style of thin, fast-cooking noodles that was originally developed as a quick, affordable option for workers at the Nagahama Fish Market. Cospa’s menu is simple: with just original ramen, spicy ramen (for a dollar more), and chicken karaage, though diners can also choose to add toppings to the ramen. The experience is designed to be similarly efficient, with walk-in-only seating and QR-code ordering. The restaurant will be open every day from 10:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. 36 W. 26th Street, between Sixth Avenue and Broadway
Hell’s Kitchen: Monkey Thief, the “pan-Asian” cocktail bar, first opened in late 2024 but was forced to close in mid-2025 due to a location-specific licensing issue. As of Friday, August 14, Monkey Thief is back in a new and bigger spot in the same neighborhood. The new space offers three different zones: the Court, inspired by Southeast Asian streets and courtyards; the Train Car, a room designed to evoke rail travel; and the Den, a more intimate room that offers a separate menu. Cocktails feature ingredients from across the continent of Asia, such as osmanthus, yuzu kosho, and curry leaf; for example, the Price Is Raita is a carbonated cocktail with mezcal, cilantro, pineapple, and chaat masala. The food menu includes dishes such as lamb kebab skewers, fried chicken bao, and Thai tea Basque cheesecake. 754 Ninth Avenue, at West 51st Street
Midtown: Little Biggs, the sandwich mini-chain with stalls inside Chelsea and Financial District food halls, takes the party outside and opened its newest shop out of a converted Bryant Park newsstand on Saturday, August 8. Little Biggs sends out its familiar lineup of favorites like eggy burritos, a crispy chicken Caesar wrap, and vodka chicken Parm. Little Biggs comes from fast-casual company Little Food Co. (Dos Pasos, City Chik). 2 W. 42nd Street, at Sixth Avenue
Midtown: The team behind Brandy Library — Tribeca’s beloved spirits lounge since 2004 — expands with the opening of Dram Central on Friday, August 7, with a back-lit bar full of the whiskeys it’s known for. 14 E. 44th Street, near Madison Avenue
Midtown East: The Derby Club, described as an “American tavern,” is set to open on Wednesday, August 19 in the space that was once home to Neary’s, the “stately” Irish pub that closed in 2024 after 57 years. With dark wood and red velvet-lined booths, the restaurant is intended to evoke the “unabashedly social and theatrical days” of 1980s New York dining, according to a press release. The menu will focus on familiar dishes, including steak Diane, potted chicken liver mousse, fusilli alfredo, and chicken pot pie made with puff pastry. Roast beef will be carved at the bar for bar-only beef-and-cheddar sandwiches on onion rolls. 358 E. 57th Street, at First Avenue
Upper East Side: Dan Bakery, a New Jersey-born pastry shop known for its honey cakes and coffee drinks like creamy strawberry matcha, expanded to Manhattan with its second storefront this August. 1431 York Avenue, at East 76th Street
West Village: Brought to you by the team behind Lower East Side’s Bar Valentina, Bar Etienne reinvents the space formerly occupied by Bandits. The replacement that debuted in August calls for fresh terrazzo flooring, chocolate Negronis, tomato martinis, and a Parisian-leaning menu of steak au poivre and a French onion grilled cheese. 44 Bedford Street, at Leroy Street
West Village: Newcomer Saolea specializes in wines and sake that pair well with Hokkaido uni toast, house-made Thai pickles, and rib-eye khao soi sent out from the former chef of LumLum in Hell’s Kitchen. 140 W. Fourth Street, at Eighth Avenue
August 12
Spotlight
Union Square: Omakase restaurant Sushi Aozora launched the hand roll pop-up Te No Te in early August within the same storefront. Compared to Sushi Aozora’s omakase experience, which ranges from $95 to $165 per person, Te No Te is more approachable, with temaki sets costing around $23 to $55 and individual rolls between $6 and $22. 15 East 15th Street, between Fifth Avenue and Union Square West
And the rest…
Chinatown: Dim sum restaurant JoyFu opened on July 24 with a focus on xiao long bao, including a sampler basket that features all six of the restaurant’s xiao long bao varieties (black truffle and crab roe, among others). Until August 31, the restaurant is running a dine-in-only promotion of buy one, get one free soup dumplings. 109 Mulberry Street, between Hester Street and Canal Street
East Village: Having gained a following as a food cart, Mongolian Momo King opened a storefront on August 5. It’s known for its steamed and fried momos, which are called buuz in Mongolia. The food cart could previously be found on Park Avenue in Midtown and in front of the Upper East Side Trader Joe’s. It also serves fried patties called khuushuur and other Mongolian dishes that can be hard to find in the city. 327 East 12th Street, between First Avenue and Second Avenue
Greenpoint: Asian-leaning ice cream shop Lucky Creamery settled into the former home of Euro Chemist Pharmacy on Saturday, August 1, reports Greenpointers. An opening flavor pool featuring black sesame, ube brownie, mango sticky rice, Thai tea, oolong white peach, lychee rose, and pandan options are joined by classics like vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry, plus vegan alternatives too. Lucky Creamery, a sibling to Philly’s Sunny Scoop, builds upon North Brooklyn’s ice cream scene that includes Screen Door for the retro classics and Caffe Panna for an always-rotating list. Lucky Creamery offers scoops with a single topping and drizzle starting at $6.50, or upgrade to a waffle cone or egg waffle with countless add-ons. Also in the mix: smoothies, coffee, fruit teas, and matcha drinks. 669 Manhattan Avenue, near Norman Avenue
Hudson Yards: Elder, billed as “a British steakhouse with Indian influences,” debuted on Thursday, August 6, courtesy of James Beard Awards finalist chef Sujan Sarkar. The Chicago hitmaker is on a NYC expansion spree as of late, having brought his Michelin-starred tasting room Indienne to Elder’s same luxe residential building in May, followed up by a butter chicken food stand at Shaver Hall in Midtown in June. For his latest NYC project, starters include chicken liver choux buns paired with spiced cherry chutney; pricey caviar-topped crumpets ($95); or brioche rolls with luxe butters. The meat of the menu includes a Berkshire pork rib chop made with vindaloo masala or tandoor chicken roulade with tikka masala, along with vegetarian dishes like beet Wellington and a big focus on potatoes. A horseshoe bar spotlights drinks that lean London with South Asian touches (see: martinis and gin and tonics). 517 West 38th Street, near 10th Avenue, Hudson Yards
Koreatown: Kodachaya, a new “Korean-inspired izakaya,” opened on July 31. An offshoot of a restaurant in Seoul, it promises to bring “countless cravings” together under one roof with multiple stations turning out different categories of food, including soups and noodles, Korean street food, fried food, grilled skewers, and sashimi, all of which can be ordered via kiosks. Soju and other Korean beverages are similarly self-serve. Karaoke will follow. 14 West 33rd Street, between Fifth and Sixth avenues
Lower East Side: Vegan ramen and sushi roll spot Redwhite Boneless Ramen, which first opened in Japan then expanded to Boston, debuted in NYC last week, EV Grieve reports. The restaurant will fully open by Thursday, August 20, but limited hours and menus are now live, with online ordering active too. 201 Allen Street, at East Houston Street
Soho: The Broome Hotel opened Broome Restaurant and Bar on July 31. Billed as “French Mediterranean,” it’ll serve dishes including a bruschetta trio with tuna sashimi, foie gras, and caviar; and chicken paillard with chermoula, pine nuts, and orange-fennel salad. The new restaurant is the first step of a relaunch effort by the hotel that’s slated to continue until 2027 and will include a reimagining of the hotel’s 14 rooms. 431 Broome Street, at Crosby Street
Upper West Side: High-end Japanese restaurant Chikara opened on Thursday, August 6. Per West Side Rag, the co-owners hail from popular NYC chain, Sushi of Gari, where Yumi Matsumura was a VP and Atsutaka Chikaraishi – from which Chikara gets its name – was a chef. 150 West 70th Street, between Broadway and Columbus
Williamsburg: Ritual Bar, an homage to Japanese tea culture with classes and tastings, opened inside Matchaful on Wednesday, August 5. Open Wednesday through Sunday, with walk-ins welcome from noon to 3 p.m. Class reservations are on Resy. 92 Berry Street, at North Eighth Street, Brooklyn
August 5
Spotlight
Bensonhurst: A father-son duo from Brooklyn fulfilled their dreams of opening a neighborhood pizza place to call their own in late July. Jules Pizza specializes in a long list of round or square pies, plus slices, pinwheels, calzones, Sicilian-style meatballs, heroes, pastas, shrimp-centric mains, and salads, with lots of chicken Parm. There’s also a wall of cartoonish Jules merch, including hats, T-shirts, and sweatshirts, out of the gate — a new-restaurant thing as of late. The corner pizzeria is named for its teenage co-founder, Jules, who has a huge following on TikTok. 176 Avenue O, at West Fourth Street
And the rest…
Astoria: Infatuation reports that Greenwich Village restaurant Top Thai expanded into Queens with Thai Niyom, which opened on Thursday, July 23. Both offer halal Thai food dishes; Thai Niyom’s lineup includes pad kee mao, curry puffs, and khao soi chicken, as well as non-halal alcoholic drinks, for lunch and dinner. 30-78 Steinway Street, near 31st Avenue
College Point: Mexican cuisine and boba tea make quite the combo in Queens at the new Guac N’ Bubble, which debuted on Wednesday, July 29, with an event attended by NY politicians and community leaders. The fusion spot comes from first-time owner Roberto “Bobby” Perez Jr., a College Point resident since 1993. Options swing from elote corn to dulce de leche churros and horchata milk to iced strawberry matcha bubble tea with lychee. Open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. 18-33A College Point Boulevard, at 20th Avenue, Queens
Koreatown: Rossa Cafe debuted in Midtown in mid-July with plenty of nods to its founder Nicolas Salas’s background in Mexico, where he ran pizzerias and restaurants for decades before relocating to New York. The sleek, salmon-hued space slings drinks like a tres leches latte, espresso over orange juice, and Cafe Pendejo with a chile pepper kick — a popular pick-me-up among Mexican truck drivers, notes New York Locals. A small section of bites includes churros, quesadillas, and vibrantly colored conchas that also nod to his native culture. The cafe is dog-friendly and open to remote workers, too. 47 W. 30th Street, at Sixth Avenue
Park Slope: A new modern Mexican restaurant, Apapachó, opened in Brooklyn on Sunday, August 2, boasting cocktails, tacos, and larger entrees like octopus for dinner. 191 Fifth Avenue, near Berkeley Place
Union Square: New easygoing bar Bernie and Herb’s opened on Friday, July 31. 169 Bar alum Dakota Pollock, David Goldberg, and Jose Beltre took over what was the former Coffee Shop VIP room for their bar, full of cheap drinks, beer-shot combos, hot dogs, and sandwiches. 28 E. 16th Street, between Fifth Avenue and Union Square West
Upper East Side: After debuting in New York this year with delivery-only kitchens in Midtown Westand Williamsburg, Gwyneth Paltrow’s LA-born Goop Kitchen finally unveiled its first Big Apple storefront on Tuesday, August 3. It’s the only one where customers can walk in, order, and pick up its celebrity-endorsed lineup of “clean” salads, pizzas, rotisserie chicken, and wraps. 346 E. 92nd Street, at First Avenue
West Village: Manhattan seafood staple Mary’s Fish Camp has returned to the neighborhoodat a new address on Friday, July 31. Mary Redding closed the original Mary’s location in 2024 after 20 years. Currently, it’s only serving dinner, with lunch starting on Sunday, August 9. Book reservations online. 626 Hudson Street, at Jane Street
