Restaurants

Trio of restaurants planning to open at Miramar Town Center. Here’s a recap

By Morgan Mullings and Luisa Yanez
Miramar Town Center is home to several popular restaurants, and soon Brandon’s Bistro, Francisca Charcoal Chicken & Meats, and Vanilla Espresso French Café will join them.
Miramar Town Center is home to several popular restaurants, and soon Brandon’s Bistro, Francisca Charcoal Chicken & Meats, and Vanilla Espresso French Café will join them. Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com

Miramar’s dining scene is about to get a major boost in 2026.

Three new eateries — including beloved South Florida favorites and local newcomers — are preparing to open their doors at Miramar Town Center, bringing more options and a flurry of fresh flavors to the city’s restaurant offerings.

Here’s a look at some of the new restaurants scheduled to open at MTC this year:

Black-owned restaurant to open location in Miramar Town Center. What’s on menu?

Beloved Miami Lakes French café planning to expand into Miramar Town Center

Francisca to continue its South Florida expansion with restaurant in Miramar

Brandon’s Bistro recently announced that it is planning to open a location in Miramar.
Brandon’s Bistro recently announced that it is planning to open a location in Miramar. Courtesy of Brandon’s Bistro
Vanilla Expresso bakery is set to open at Miramar Town Center.
Vanilla Expresso bakery is set to open at Miramar Town Center. Luisa Yanez lyanez@miamiherald.com
Francisca restaurant opens in Miramar featuring charcoal-grilled Latin cuisine
Francisca restaurant opens in Miramar featuring charcoal-grilled Latin cuisine Luisa Yanez lyanez@miamiherald.com
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Luisa Yanez is a reporter for the Coral Springs News, the Pembroke Pines News and the Miramar News. In her work, she will be using both traditional reporting and AI tools.
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Miramar reporter Morgan C. Mullings was raised in Miramar and returned there after reporting in Boston and New York City. A St. John’s University graduate, she began in local politics and went on to edit and fact-check for editorial publications. Her cat, Oscar, is her favorite coworker.