- Alachua County will welcome multiple new restaurants in 2026, including Amrit Palace Indian Cuisine and Arnold Palmer’s CenterCup in Gainesville.
- Several eateries closed in 2025, such as Applebee’s Bar and Grill and TGI Friday’s, while new places like 7 Brew Coffee opened across the county.
Whether you set a resolution for 2026 to try new restaurants or want to know what your neighbors are serving up around Alachua County, here are a few lists of eateries that opened and closed in 2025, as well as ones you can look forward to opening in the new year.
Click on the links to learn more about the people, stories, menus and hours behind each place crafting the flavors of North Central Florida.
COMING IN 2026…