Fish Cheeks to Open Wynwood Restaurant in February 2027
The New York City-based Thai seafood eatery will debut its Miami location with a unique design inspired by Art Deco geometry.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Dining Out
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Thai seafood restaurant Fish Cheeks is set to expand to Miami with a new location in the Wynwood neighborhood. The restaurant is scheduled to open its doors in late February 2027.
Why it matters
The expansion brings the brand's signature family-style regional Thai cuisine to a new market, utilizing locally sourced Florida seafood for its menu. This move marks a significant geographic growth step for the hospitality group behind the original Bond Street establishment.
The original Fish Cheeks location opened on Bond Street in 2016, followed by an expansion in Williamsburg in 2025. Executive chef Dustin Everett, who previously served a four-year tenure at Momofuku Ssäm Bar, will lead the culinary team in Miami.
The players
Jennifer Saesue
She is a partner at 55 Hospitality and co-leads the expansion efforts for the Fish Cheeks brand.
Chat Suansilphong
He serves as a partner at 55 Hospitality and helps oversee the operations of the restaurant group.
Dustin Everett
He is the incoming executive chef for the new Miami location and a former employee of Momofuku Ssäm Bar.
The details
The Wynwood space is designed by Space NY to blend traditional Thai architectural elements with Miami Art Deco geometry. The menu will continue the restaurant's tradition of serving regional Thai dishes in a family-style format, now highlighting Florida-sourced seafood.
Timeline
2016: The original Fish Cheeks restaurant opened on Bond Street in New York.
2025: The restaurant team completed an expansion in Williamsburg.
Late February 2027: The new Miami location is scheduled to open in Wynwood.
Culture Shift
The expansion of Fish Cheeks follows the established trend of national restaurant groups prioritizing Wynwood for their expansion into the Miami market. This shift reflects the area's ongoing transformation from an arts district into a high-demand corridor for premium dining experiences.
Local residents and diners in the Wynwood area can expect a new destination for Thai-inspired seafood dishes by early 2027. The opening will introduce a new dining option that emphasizes regional ingredients sourced directly from Florida producers.
The takeaway
When choosing a dining spot in a burgeoning neighborhood like Wynwood, look for establishments that adapt their unique culinary identity to include local, regional ingredients. This practice not only supports area suppliers but often results in a more authentic connection to the local food culture.
Further reading
For more on the local culinary scene, browse the Dining Out section.
More information
For more details on the restaurant's menu and current offerings, visit the Fish Cheeks official website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Miami New Times.
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