New 2026 Openings and Upscale Dining in Fenton and Linden

Fenton and Linden, MI keep expanding their dining and bar scene, and 2026 has been one of the busiest years yet. From a newly opened Chipotle on Owen Road to a family-owned pizza spot on Fenton Road, plus fresh plans for two more downtown Fenton locations, there is a steady stream of reasons to plan a night out after touring the model home. This guide rounds up the newest openings and the upscale dining stops luxury buyers near the Fairways of Spring Meadows community return to again and again.

Which Restaurants Opened in 2026?

The biggest 2026 milestones in the neighborhood were announced and opened on the Fenton corridor, all within a short drive of the model home and sales center at 5483 Championship Drive in Linden.

• Chipotle opened at 3409 Owen Road in Fenton. Local reports confirmed the new Fenton location was completed in a remodeled space and welcomed customers with an opening date announced for May 4, 2026, per Banana 101.5. It gives the Owen Road corridor another fast-casual anchor near Barrels & Vines.
• Stoney's is new to Fenton Road. A family-owned restaurant serving pizza, stromboli, and smoothies, reported as opening soon at 14330 Fenton Road as of May 2026 per Banana 101.5.
• Social House plans two more Fenton locations. In May 2026, the local press reported Social House would open two new Fenton locations, including one in the former space of One Eleven on Leroy Street, per The Lasco Press.
• A new restaurant is coming to 3214 West Silver Lake Road. A sign went up in the former space on the Fenton side of Silver Lake Road, with the official announcement made around March 2026, though details have not yet been released, per The Lasco Press.
• Uncle Ray's Dairyland is back for the season. The longtime Fenton ice cream and burger stop at 1462 N Leroy St reopened for its seasonal run in mid-February 2026 per ABC12, a reliable way to end a warm afternoon near the model home.

The Upscale Dining Shortlist

For the kind of celebration that follows a new-build decision, these are the Fenton stops that show up on every serious local list:

Where to Grab a Drink After the Tour

Fenton Winery & Brewery and Dream Machine Distillery at 1370 N Long Lake Rd is the standout boozy stop, with 60-plus beers, wines, and spirits, a big taproom, and a 1.25-acre beer garden (per Fenton Brewery). If you prefer a food-hall vibe, RailYard at 234 N Leroy St downtown Fenton combines a beer wall and multiple food stations in one spot (railyardfenton.com). Back in Linden, the Linden Hotel and the village's own brewery scene keep Broad Bridge Street lively after dark.

Plan Dinner Around Your Model Home Visit

The easiest way to experience the area is to tour the Big Sky Development model home at 5483 Championship Drive, then head into Fenton or downtown Linden for the evening. Open houses at the model home run Tuesdays from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, plus Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, with other times available by appointment.

Fairways of Spring Meadows is a community by Big Sky Development in Linden, Michigan. The model home and sales center is located at 5483 Championship Drive, Linden, MI. Rob Moen, Principal Broker, Keller Williams First, License #6502408709. Pricing, availability, and open house hours subject to change without notice. See builder for complete details. Business hours and menus are subject to change; verify details directly with each establishment.