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 Coming Soon

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

🍕 Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza – Full-Service Italian-American Coming Soon

Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza is preparing to join Middleton’s growing restaurant lineup. The Florida-based chain is known for its stone-fired pizzas, pasta dishes, wings, sandwiches, and classic Italian-American comfort food.

While an official opening date has not yet been announced, exterior work and interior buildout have made significant progress. Once open, Piesanos will add another full-service dining option to Downtown Middleton.

🌮 Fiesta Grande – Traditional Mexican Dining Coming Soon

Fiesta Grande adds 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 Opening June 22

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

☕ 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

• Hand & Stone Massage — wellness & spa services
• Woof Gang Bakery — pet grooming & treats
• Provisions — grocery & essentials
• Mainstream Boutique — women’s fashion
• Purple Pig — specialty retail
• Smalls Sliders — fast-casual burgers
• Mavis Tire & Circle K
• Chase Bank & a new pharmacy