A roundup of restaurants and bars that opened in Racine in 2025 From the Recent business openings in Racine County series Milana Doné Dec 31, 2025 Dec 31, 2025 Updated Mar 12, 2026 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Here are some restaurants that opened their doors this year in Racine. 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