Romaine Healthy Atlanta dining

Atlanta's most talked-about new restaurants. Updated 2026-08-13.

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  1. Koshu Club
    Japanese · Buckhead
    opened Apr 2026
    A Showa-era-styled Japanese supper club from the team behind Michelin-starred Mujō — binchotan-grilled wagyu and a deep sake library; already one of the hardest tables in Buckhead.
    map | book | seen in: Infatuation Hit List
  2. Mama Lin's Chicken Delight
    Fried Chicken · Reynoldstown
    opened ~Jun 2026
    One of the best (and biggest) fried chicken sandwiches in the city; six sauce options
    map | book | seen in: Infatuation Hit List, Rough Draft
  3. Arabian Cafe & Cocktails
    Middle Eastern/cocktails · Sandy Springs
    opened ~Jul 2026
    A modern Middle Eastern lounge in Sandy Springs — slow-cooked meats, mezze, hookah service, and a generous happy hour.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
  4. Babygirl
    American · East Lake
    opened ~2026
    An East Lake breakfast spot from the owner of Whoopsies, built around a towering fried-chicken biscuit — fluffy eggs, tangy swiss-cheese sauce, a butter-forward biscuit — plus a spicy bloody mary that wins over skeptics.
    map | book | seen in: Infatuation Hit List
  5. Bake and Bite
    Malaysian cafe · Doraville
    opened ~Jul 2026
    A family-owned Malaysian cafe in Doraville — Hainanese chicken rice, nasi lemak, and pandan-coconut drinks.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
  6. Barrel Proof
    Bar · West Midtown
    opened ~2026
    The New Orleans whiskey bar's first Atlanta outpost, with hundreds of bottles in the former Little Trouble space in West Midtown.
    map | book | seen in: Infatuation Hit List
  7. Besto
    American-Italian · Decatur
    opened Jul 2026
    Victory Sandwich Bar's Decatur space reborn as a casual Italian trattoria — eggplant parmigiana, baked ziti, family-friendly.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
  8. Beyond Juicery + Eatery
    Smoothies/wraps · Brookhaven
    opened Jul 2026
    A Michigan-born smoothie-and-wrap chain's third Georgia location, opened in Brookhaven with free giveaways.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
  9. Bird & Batter
    Southern · Old Fourth Ward
    opened ~2026
    Old Fourth Ward brunch built around serious baked goods — golden-crusted biscuits and oversized glazed donuts.
    map | book | seen in: Infatuation Hit List
  10. Bun and Bombay
    Indian street food · Avondale Estates
    opened ~Jul 2026
    Mumbai street eats and vintage cafe vibes in Avondale Estates — vada pav, biryani, house-ground masalas, strong-brewed chai.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
  11. Casa Coya
    Peruvian · Reynoldstown
    opened ~2026
    Date-night; ceviche, shareable small plates
    map | book | seen in: Infatuation Hit List
  12. Chai Box Cafe
    Cafe/Indian · Collier Hills
    opened Jun 2026
    Atlanta's first chai-focused cafe, from the Marietta family behind the chai brand Oprah put on her favorites list, with Indian-inspired pastries baked in-house.
    map | book | seen in: Resy Hit List
  13. Che Butter Jonez
    Burgers/sandwiches · Decatur
    opened ~Jul 2026
    Family-run Decatur burger spot — smash burgers on Superior Angus beef, halal plates, spiked sodas.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
  14. Delilah's Everyday Soul
    Soul food · South Downtown
    opened ~Jul 2026
    Philadelphia soul-food institution's Atlanta outpost, tucked into a 116-year-old South Downtown storefront — fried chicken, mac and cheese.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
  15. Dumpling Crown
    Dumplings/noodles · Smyrna
    opened ~Jul 2026
    Handmade dumplings and juicy buns in Smyrna, plus milk tea.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
  16. Dumpling Master
    Dumplings/noodles · Midtown
    opened ~Jun 2026
    The fast-growing local dumpling and bubble tea operation lands in Midtown.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
  17. Durtybirds Southern Kitchen
    Southern · Jonesboro
    opened ~2026
    Locally owned Jonesboro comfort-food spot — Southern plates with a choice of house-made sides.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
  18. Fiorenza Italian
    Italian · Alpharetta
    opened ~Jun 2026
    Tuscan-inspired Italian in Alpharetta from a Florence-raised owner — housemade pastas and a curated wine list.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
  19. Habaneros
    Mexican/Mexico City-inspired · Midtown
    opened ~July 2026
    Pan-Mexican dining at Midtown's Spring Quarter, designed around Mexico City's Anthropological Museum — birria and octopus tacos, a Chingona Margarita.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
  20. Ikara
    Indian · Atlantic Station
    opened Apr 2026
    Fine-dining Indian at Atlantic Station with a nine-course tasting room and interiors that press keep comparing to a Bollywood wedding.
    map | book | seen in: Infatuation Hit List
  21. JMAC Burgers & Tacos
    Smash burgers/tacos · Chamblee
    opened ~Jul 2026
    Smash burgers, street tacos, and chicken sandwiches served out of a Chamblee gas station.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
  22. Jolene Jolene
    Sports Bar · Kirkwood
    opened ~May 2026
    Women's sports-focused venue; "Girl Dinner" and Sloppy Jolene Sliders
    map | book | seen in: Resy Hit List
  23. Kamayan ATL
    Filipino · Buford Highway
    opened ~Aug 2026
    Michelin-recommended Filipino spot on Buford Highway, expanded into a larger space next door for its communal kamayan feasts.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
  24. Last Dance
    Contemporary American · Avondale Estates
    opened ~Jun 2026
    New American/Continental by former General Muir veterans; lamb schnitzel, housemade breads
    map | book | seen in: Resy Hit List
  25. LikeMinds
    Bar · Inman Park
    opened ~Jun 2026
    A 120-day pop-up sports bar in the former BrewDog space on the Krog District Beltline — live music, games, and rotating local food partners.
    map | book | seen in: Infatuation Hit List

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  1. La Cueva
    Speakeasy · Old Fourth Ward
    A hidden mezcal speakeasy and listening room tucked into Ponce City Market's food hall, from chef Luis Damian — one of the buzziest new-bar openings of the summer.
    map | book
  2. Yebo Beach Haus
    Southern African · Buckhead
    map | book
  3. Wagyu House Atlanta
    All you can eat/Buffet · West Midtown
    All-you-can-eat A5 wagyu and premium seafood Korean BBQ on a 13th-floor rooftop with skyline views.
    map | book
  4. UMI
    Sushi · Buckhead
    Buckhead's sleek, see-and-be-seen sushi mainstay — pristine fish in a moody, upscale room.
    map | book
  5. The Consulate
    Global, International · Midtown
    A Midtown global restaurant that rotates a new country's cuisine every 90 days — diners even help pick the menus.
    map | book
  6. The Garden Room
    Contemporary American · Buckhead
    An over-the-top Buckhead greenhouse fantasy — lush tropical decor, cocktails and contemporary American plates.
    map | book
  7. Brooklyn Cafe
    Contemporary American · Sandy Springs
    A longtime Sandy Springs neighborhood room — New American comfort food, known for its crab cakes and shrimp tacos.
    map | book
  8. La Grotta
    Italian · Buckhead
    Buckhead's old-world Northern Italian institution, serving with first-class polish since 1978.
    map | book
  9. Mujō
    Japanese · West Midtown
    A one-Michelin-star, omakase-only Edomae sushiya in West Midtown from chef J. Trent Harris — one of just five starred restaurants in Atlanta.
    map | book
  10. Le Bon Nosh
    Farm-to-table · Buckhead
    map | book
  11. Lazy Betty
    Contemporary American · Midtown
    A Michelin-starred Midtown tasting-menu destination from chef Ron Hsu — ambitious, playful multi-course cooking.
    map | book
  12. Table & Main
    American · Roswell
    map | book
  1. Yeppa & Co - Buckhead
    Italian · Buckhead
    From the Storico Fresco team — an Emilia-Romagna trattoria (inspired by coastal Rimini) with house-made pastas, cured meats and focaccia, and Atlanta's go-to spot to watch Formula 1.
    map | book
  2. Rumi's Kitchen - Sandy Springs
    Persian · Sandy Springs
    map | book
  3. Canoe
    American · Vinings
    A Vinings institution on the banks of the Chattahoochee — refined American cooking in a romantic riverside setting, a longtime special-occasion favorite.
    map | book
  4. Hal's "The Steakhouse" Atlanta
    Steak · Buckhead
    A clubby Buckhead steakhouse of nearly 30 years — award-winning steaks, seafood and New Orleans-tinged classics with a fiercely loyal regular crowd.
    map | book
  5. Ray's on the River
    Steak · Sandy Springs
    A 40-year Sandy Springs landmark on the Chattahoochee — hand-cut steaks and fresh seafood with panoramic river views.
    map | book
  6. Chops - Atlanta
    Steak · Buckhead
    map | book
  7. THE CHASTAIN
    American · Buckhead
    A modern New American bistro on the edge of Chastain Park from chef Christopher Grossman (ex-Atlas), holding a Michelin Green Star for sustainability.
    map | book
  8. Marcel
    Steakhouse · West Midtown
    West Midtown's glamorous art-deco steakhouse — for a decade one of Atlanta's default special-occasion rooms.
    map | book
  9. Brooklyn Cafe booked out
    Contemporary American · Sandy Springs
    A longtime Sandy Springs neighborhood room — New American comfort food, known for its crab cakes and shrimp tacos.
    map | book
  10. 9 Mile Station
    American · Midtown
    The rooftop beer garden atop Ponce City Market — craft beer, shareable American grill plates and sweeping skyline views.
    map | book
  11. Saints + Council
    American · Midtown
    A polished Midtown seafood-and-steak spot at Colony Square — smoked and braised modern-American plates under a glowing cocktail program.
    map | book
  12. Blue Ridge Grill
    American · Buckhead
    map | book
  13. Seasons 52 - Perimeter
    American · Dunwoody
    map | book
  14. Joey D's Oak Room
    American · Dunwoody
    map | book
  15. Le Colonial - Atlanta
    Vietnamese · Buckhead
    French-Vietnamese in Buckhead Village evoking 1920s Saigon — a warm, romantic room with famed Vietnamese classics.
    map | book
  1. Afro District Bar & Soulfood
    American · Midtown
    A Midtown spot blending soul-food traditions with a vibrant Afro-centric bar-and-lounge atmosphere.
    map | book
  2. La Cueva booked out
    Speakeasy · Old Fourth Ward
    A hidden mezcal speakeasy and listening room tucked into Ponce City Market's food hall, from chef Luis Damian — one of the buzziest new-bar openings of the summer.
    map | book
  3. Wagyu House Atlanta booked out
    All you can eat/Buffet · West Midtown
    All-you-can-eat A5 wagyu and premium seafood Korean BBQ on a 13th-floor rooftop with skyline views.
    map | book
  4. 4 elements NEW
    American · Downtown
    map | book
  5. Koshu Club
    Japanese · Buckhead
    A Showa-era-styled Japanese supper club from the team behind Michelin-starred Mujō — binchotan-grilled wagyu and a deep sake library; already one of the hardest tables in Buckhead.
    map | book
  6. UMI booked out
    Sushi · Buckhead
    Buckhead's sleek, see-and-be-seen sushi mainstay — pristine fish in a moody, upscale room.
    map | book
  7. The Sun Dial Restaurant
    Contemporary American · Downtown
    The revolving restaurant crowning the Westin Peachtree Plaza — contemporary American cooking with a 360° view from 700+ feet up.
    map | book
  8. The Garden Room booked out
    Contemporary American · Buckhead
    An over-the-top Buckhead greenhouse fantasy — lush tropical decor, cocktails and contemporary American plates.
    map | book
  9. La Grotta booked out
    Italian · Buckhead
    Buckhead's old-world Northern Italian institution, serving with first-class polish since 1978.
    map | book
  10. Ruby Chow's
    Asian · Old Fourth Ward
    A stylish Old Fourth Ward pan-Asian small-plates spot near Ponce City Market — pow pow shrimp, bulgogi buns and pork belly over grits.
    map | book
  11. STK - Atlanta
    Steakhouse · Midtown
    A Midtown steakhouse-meets-nightclub — quality steaks served over a DJ-driven, high-energy scene.
    map | book
  12. Cuevacía
    Mexican · Midtown
    map | book
  13. Little Alley Steak - Buckhead
    Steakhouse · Buckhead
    USDA Prime dry-aged steaks in Buckhead — named by Forbes among America's 100 best steakhouses.
    map | book
  14. Lazy Betty booked out
    Contemporary American · Midtown
    A Michelin-starred Midtown tasting-menu destination from chef Ron Hsu — ambitious, playful multi-course cooking.
    map | book
  15. Nobu Atlanta
    Japanese · Buckhead
    The global luxury Japanese brand at Phipps Plaza — Japanese-Peruvian signatures like black cod and crispy rice.
    map | book