More than 50 new restaurants opened in Fresno and Clovis in 2022. Here’s what’s new

This past year was a good one for people who like to eat out.

More than 50 new restaurants opened in the Fresno/Clovis area.

They range from fast food and pizza places to high-end sit-down restaurants. Some are little mom-and-pops. Others are international chains.

The chicken trend continued with the opening of several places serving their spin on Nashville hot chicken. Then a boom in burger places happened in the second half of the year.

And plenty of Mexican and Asian restaurants and sandwich shops opened in 2022 also.

In order to keep this list from getting out of control, we stuck to true restaurants where you can get a full meal, excluding dessert and drinks-only businesses.

Here’s a look, in alphabetical order, at who opened this year and what cuisine they serve.

New restaurants of 2022

99 Craft Pizza opened in the fall selling its extra-deep Detroit-style pizza at 585 W. Nees Ave. in northwest Fresno.

Ampersand Ice Cream opened its third locally-owned ice cream shop selling creative, handmade flavors, this one at Shepherd and Willow avenues.

Angry Chickz, the quick-service chicken restaurant, opened in the Marketplace at El Paseo, the shopping center near Highway 99 and Herndon Avenue. It took over the former Chronic Tacos spot.

Bag O’ Crab, a seafood restaurant, also opened at The Marketplace at El Paseo.

Blast & Brew, a restaurant by the same company behind Me-n-Ed’s, revamped the former Piazza Del Pane into its new concept. The restaurant has pizza, but also a full menu, bar and 26 self-serve beer taps.

Cali Bros Pizza sells halal and Indian pizzas, along with traditional favorites. The pizzeria opened two locations in Fresno this year, one at the northwest corner of Bullard and Marks, and the other next to the Panda Express on Clovis Avenue, south of Tulare Avenue.

The Burger Shack opened in the former Geno’s Sandwiches near Ashlan and Blackstone avenues in the spring, serving all kinds of burgers and sandwiches.

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, a chain sandwich shop with a following, opened its second Fresno location, this one at 7685 N. Blackstone Ave. More are on the way.

CHICK N’ BROS, another entry in the spicy chicken sandwich category, opened its first Valley location in front of the Walmart on Shaw Avenue in Clovis.

Chipotle opened its first location in Fresno with a drive-thru. The “Chipotlane,” as it’s called, is for digital orders only and is at Herndon and Brawley avenues.

Daddy Waffles is a breakfast and lunch restaurant that opened at the northwest corner of Herndon and Marks avenues serving all kinds of food and its top-selling chicken and waffles.

DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant & Bar opened its newest location, on Shields Avenue, just west of Armstrong Avenue, back in January serving all its Italian favorites.

Grandma Jane’s Kitchen is a little downtown spot in Chinatown with a menu that’s a mix of American, African-American and Creole food. It’s at 943 E St.

Fatburger and sister brand Buffalo’s Express opened at the northeast corner of Willow and Alluvial avenues in Clovis in October.

Firefly Burger opened at 5353 N. Blackstone Ave. serving burgers injected with cheese.

Firestone Burger is at 264 N. Fresno St. near the hospital. It serves burgers and Yemeni food.

Flippin’ Daves specializes in thin, crispy smashburgers. It’s in the same shopping center as Costco on West Shaw Avenue.

Fluckers Nashville Hot Chicken is a restaurant that has fun with its name at the southwest corner of Cedar and Shepherd avenues.

Kam’s Pizza & Ice Cream serves exactly what its name says it does, along with Italian ices. It’s at 2633 E. Shaw Ave.

Kurotaka Ramen moved from San Francisco to the southeast corner of Bullard Avenue and First Street. It serves several types of the soup, and fried rice and fried chicken.

Loving Seed, an açai and juice food truck, opened a restaurant at Fresno Elite Hand Car Wash at the southwest corner of Herndon and West avenues.

Hammy’s Smashburgers sells stacks of the patties — or just one — with lots of toppings at 4388 W. Shaw Ave.

The Hotbox BBQ opened inside the Valero gas station at the southwest corner of Maple and Shields avenues serving tri-tip and other meats.

Hummus Republic opened its second location serving quick, customizable Mediterranean food. It’s in the former Wahoo’s at Palm and Nees avenues.

Huckleberry’s Breakfast and Lunch opened its fourth location in the area, this one at 4360 W. Shaw Ave.

Locked In is a Mexican seafood restaurant and bar at the southwest corner of Bullard and Marks avenues.

Marco’s Pizza opened in new construction at the northeast corner of Willow and Alluvial avenues.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza opened a location at the southwest corner of Herndon and Fowler avenues.

Nick the Greek is a franchise that opened serving gyros and other Greek food at 7675 N. Blackstone Ave.

Ohana Shack Hawaiian Grindz serves Hawaiian food, including barbecue and poke bowls at the southeast corner of Bullard Avenue and First Street.

Ono Hawaiian BBQ, a chain restaurant selling Hawaiian food, opened on Shaw and Brawley avenues.

Papi’s Mex Grill opened its second location. The new Mexican restaurant is at Riverwalk, the new shopping center off Highway 41 just north of Fresno.

The Pickled Deli, founded in Visalia, opened its first Fresno sandwich shop on the southwest corner of Nees Avenue and First Street. It serves sandwiches, fried pickles and more.

Plant Slayer sells vegan comfort food like burgers and milkshakes at The Galleria in downtown Fresno.

Qué Pasó Camarón? is a tiny Mexican restaurant inside the El Toro Loco supermarket at Shields and West avenues.

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, a fast food chicken restaurant, opened on North Blackstone Avenue, on the site of the former Logan’s Roadhouse.

Ramen Hayashi opened its second location selling ramen soup and other dishes. This one is at the Marketplace at El Paseo.

The Rosé is an event center with a restaurant that opened in the former Hop PK building on Van Ness Avenue downtown.

Russo’s New York Pizzeria opened at the northeast corner of Herndon and Fowler avenues.

Saizon is a high-end, Mexico-meets-Napa Valley restaurant from the people behind Heirloom. It’s at Willow and Shepherd avenues.

Smokin’ Woods BBQ is a food truck/restaurant from Oakland that opened on Fulton Street in downtown Fresno.

South of Shaw Beer Co. is a brewery that also serves pizza, including a pickle pizza. It’s at Broadway and Amador streets downtown.

Sizzle n’ Steam is a little Vietnamese street food place at the southwest corner of Maroa and Shields avenues.

Taco Pinto, a food truck, opened a brick-and-mortar lunch spot selling its signature shrimp tacos and more at 2304 W. Shaw Ave.

Tamales 2 Go is a new restaurant with a drive-thru selling tamales at 4066 E. Ventura Ave.

Tasty Thai opened in the fall at 635 N. Fresno St. selling lots of Thai food favorites.

Thai Phuket 2 (a second location of the restaurant on First St.) serves Thai and Lao cuisine at the southwest corner of Ashlan and Marks avenues.

TPK’s Tacos opened this summer at 635 W. Shaw Ave. in Clovis, selling tacos, burritos, tortas and other Mexican food.

Valentino’s Italian Restaurant opened in The Galleria in downtown Fresno selling lasagna and other types of pasta.

Wayside Noodles opened its new location at Campus Pointe near Fresno State, serving Vietnamese food.

Yava Bakery and Cafe sells Middle Eastern breakfast, lunch, pastries and desserts at the southwest corner of Palm and Nees avenues.

Yosemite Deli is a former Deli Delicious that relaunched as independently owned at 6701 N. Milburn Ave.

Z’ss Place is a little downtown breakfast and lunch spot at 2119 Merced St. It has a menu packed with American, Greek and Mexican dishes.