The Win-Dow
Local burger chain The Win-Dow is opening its seventh location in Santa Monica. The restaurant serves classic smashburgers, fried chicken sandwiches and grain bowls. Part of American Gonzo Food Corp portfolio.
High Seas Bar
Neighborhood-focused bar and lounge taking over Crickets Pub location. Owners will take over in mid-March 2026 and close briefly for renovations before opening. Shares building with Venice Pizza House.
Playground Art & Coffee
Community-focused coffeehouse and maker space with retro 1970s interior, specialty coffee drinks, housemade pastries, and creative workshops. Rolling grand opening event March 26-28.
Monday’s
New neighborhood bar concept replacing Bottle Rocket Bar and Grill in East Village. Described as an East Village neighborhood dive with plans to serve alcoholic beverages. Team is in final stages of construction and inspection phase.
Sky Valley Cellars
Ramona-based boutique winery opening a 1,400-square-foot wine bar and kitchen in the Marina District’s Pinnacle Tower. Will feature outdoor patio, full kitchen, small plates and Roman-style pinsas paired with their wines.
Manzanita Roasting Company
Third location for San Diego-based coffee roasting company, transforming a 1920s building from former insurance office into walk-in cafe with inside seating, patio, and outdoor garden. Will offer specialty espresso drinks, cold brew, lattes, pastries, and breakfast sandwiches.
Gold Dust Pizza Express
Family-owned pizza chain expanding from Ripon to Sacramento area with Express location. Streamlined fast-casual model with over 50 seats, TVs for sporting events, and full menu including specialty pizzas, wings, sandwiches and calzones.
Chris N’ Eddy’s
Hollywood smash burger restaurant expanding with two new locations in Glendale (March) and Van Nuys (April). Menu features sliders with patties between melted cheese and Martin’s potato rolls, with various toppings and halal options available.
Bulle
Ultra fine-dining restaurant opening with chef’s table, whiskey room, and seasonal California cuisine. Chef Max McCarthy has Michelin star experience. Soft opening March 24, grand opening planned for April.
Monkish Brewing
Monkish Brewing expanding to Echo Park location, said to be opening ‘sooner-than-later-ish’ according to their Instagram. Expansion was announced about 18 months ago.