A roundup of restaurants and bars that opened in Racine in 2025 From the Recent Racine County business stories series Milana Doné Dec 31, 2025 Dec 31, 2025 Updated Jun 4, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Here are some restaurants that opened their doors this year in Racine. 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