This year we’ve seen a ton of new eateries pop up across the Bay, so here are some of our picks for the latest restaurant openings you might have missed!

If you’re hungry for a juicy burger, or ready to crack open a cold one, we’ve got some sweet new recommendations for you! From, breweries to pizza joints, it looks like some fun flavors are on the rise.

Abu Omar Halal 12208 N 56th St., Temple Terrace, 813-415-3302 Abu Omar Halal its grand opening in Temple Terrace on Aug. 15. The original location opened in Houston in 2011 as a food truck, and has since expanded throughout Texas, Oklahoma and Florida. The Halal restaurant serves street food and sandwiches, and has expanded into dine-in restaurants, a progression from their original food trucks. Photo via Abu Omar Halal/Facebook
I.C. Sharks 10020 Gandy Blvd. N, St. Petersburg, 727-914-4987 I.C. Sharks began as a seafood market and recently relaunched as a new bar and grill, serving fresh catch and ice cold drinks. It still provides plenty of fresh fish to go, so you can make your own seafaring delicacies from the comfort of your own home. Photo via I.C Sharks/Facebook
Pierogi Bar 6661 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 727-382-1212 Pierogi Bar is located in the West Central district of St. Petersburg, and serves Ukrainian delicacies, as well as a wide variety of savory perogies and even sweet and tart perogies for dessert. The restaurant donates a portion of their proceeds to help those suffering in Ukraine. Photo via Pierogi Bar/Facebook
Angry Chair Brewing 4101 N Florida Ave., Tampa, 813-238-1122 Angry Chair reopened in Seminole heights earlier this year, now offering parking as well as food, a big improvement from their previous location. The 1,900-square-foot brewery features a huge tap list, but also sports a nice food menu, with everything from crab dip, burgers and chicken tendies. Photo via Angry Chair Brewing/Facebook
Twisted Indian 2639 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 727-954-3872 After a long wait, Twisted Indian opened earlier this year, with a menu that ranges from tacos to Naanwiches, one of its signature dishes. Twisted Indian also serves traditional Indian food, providing options for vegetarian and vegan customers, as well. Photo via Twisted Indian/Facebook
Chanko 4602 N Florida Ave., Tampa, 813-770-7306 The owner of the popular Chop Chop Shop decided to make room for his newest idea, Chanko, serving fast-casual Japanese-style food (including okonomiyaki) via a self-service kiosk to reduce the need of front-of-house employees. Photo via Chanko/Facebook
Florish 2307 S Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa, 813-251-9009 Florish, one of Tampa Bay’s newest plant-based restaurants, prides its on classic dishes, such as pizzas and bowls. Although the menu is entirely vegan, the owners intended to create a menu that anyone can enjoy. Photo via Florish/Facebook
Sushi-Go 1208 Kennedy Blvd. Ste 155., Tampa, 813-221-2173 Sushi-Go recognizes the high population of Japanese people living in Brazil, and decided to provide a Brazilian-Japanese themed menu, combining the flavors of both regions. Sushi-Go provides both cooked and raw sushi options, and is currently working towards adding more brazilian options to their menu. Photo via Sushi-Go/Facebook
Salty Nun 2501 Central Ave., St Petersburg, 727-329-9994 The Salty Nun is co-owned by the owners of Stella’s and former restaurant Salty’s, two of Gulfport’s beloved restaurants. The brunch-centic concept provides live music several days a week, and has an extensive and inclusive vegan menu, even providing plant-based options. Photo via Salty Nun/Google
Pop Goes the Waffle 5004 Tangerine Ave. S, Gulfport What started as a food truck, Gulfport’s Pop Goes the Waffle now serves unique waffle creations, with a wide assortment of styles and flavors ranging from cinnamon toast to pumpkin spice.Photo via Pop Goes the Waffle/Facebook
Edge Eatery 1572 Central Ave, St. Petersburg Edge Eatery is St. Petersburg’s new hub for a variety of different tastes, including an Italian concept called Carne D’Vino sangria, The Cuban Sandwicherie and Sangrias at Saint Pete. There’s also a bar with indoor and outdoor seating called The District Lounge, which is located behind the main food hall area. Photo via Edge Eatery/Facebook
Bare Naked Kitchen 3915 Henderson Blvd., Tampa, 813-694-7291 Bare Naked Kitchen features healthy meals such as bowls, lavash (sort of like a pizza), potato truffle cauliflower crust pizzas, and big salads. This clean-eating fast-casual style restaurant also features heartier options like Korean barbecue pork bowls, and a solid kids menu that isn’t just junk food. Photo via Bare Naked Kitchen/Facebook
Colony Grill 670 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 727-788-5500 Boasting breakfast pies, salads, and “extremely thin trust,” Colony Grill is not the spot for deep-dish lovers. But the other big thing here is the spicy olive oil, which you should most definitely drizzle on your slice. Photo via Colony Grill/Facebook
Roam Restaurant 3405 34th St. N, St. Petersburg. 727-346-5242 This upscale restaurant is the perfect place if you’re looking for a “fusion of classic French cooking and NY Steakhouse with a Southern twist”, as they describe themselves. With ever changing and seasonal menu potions, Roam keeps things interesting. Photo via Roam Restaurant/Facebook
Mandola’s Italian Kitchen 3138 Tampa Rd., Oldsmar, 813-329-8741 Sharing a plaza with an AMC Theater, Mandola’s is a new, massive 5,000-square-foot casual Italian restaurant that also sports a marketplace where guests can indulge in various Italian delicacies such as chocolates, pastas and sauces. Photo via Mandola’s Italian Kitchen/Facebook