Romaine Healthy Atlanta dining

All 64 talked-about new restaurants. Updated 2026-08-14.

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
26. Mushi Ni
    Chinese · Inman Park
    opened ~2026
    Counter-service; baos, dumplings, noodle bowls
    map | book | seen in: Infatuation Hit List
27. Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings
    Dumplings/noodles · Buford
    opened ~Jul 2026
    The Michelin-recognized NYC soup-dumpling brand's first Georgia location, inside Mall of Georgia — Lucky Six xiao long bao.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
28. Nandos Peri-Peri
    Peri-peri chicken · Inman Park
    opened ~Jun 2026
    Flame-grilled peri-peri chicken at Krog Street Market — Nando's first location inside the Perimeter.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
29. Peetza Bear
    NYC-style pizza · Edgewood
    opened ~Jul 2026
    NYC-style pizza in Edgewood — specialty slices plus Sicilian and Grandma squares made fresh daily.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
30. Pizza 360
    American-style pizza · Fayetteville
    opened ~2026
    A Fayetteville pizza shop serving American-style pies, grown out of a local food truck.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
31. Pretty Hens Rotisserie
    Southern rotisserie chicken · Buckhead (Howell Mill)
    opened ~Jul 2026
    Southern rotisserie chicken on Howell Mill Road from a 'Chopped' champion — quarter, half, or whole bird with mac and cheese, collards.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
32. Refuge Coffee
    Coffee · Lulah Hills
    opened Jul 2026
    The refugee-and-immigrant-employing coffee nonprofit's fourth location, in a renovated auto shop at Lulah Hills.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
33. Rosso
    Italian · Midtown
    opened ~2026
    Moody old-school Italian; tiramisu cart
    map | book | seen in: Infatuation Hit List
34. Side Quest
    Viet-Lao · Multiple locations
    opened ~Jul 2026
    A rotating Viet-Lao pop-up from bartender Nik Soukavong and chef Cynthia Hoang — five-spice fried quail, cheesy crab toast.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
35. So. Fox
    American · Virginia-Highland
    opened ~Jul 2, 2026
    "Atlanta's most exciting new fine-dining hotspot"; exceptional roasted chicken
    map | book | seen in: Infatuation Hit List
36. Spice Atlanta
    Fusion · Midtown
    opened ~Apr 2026
    Late-night; bang bang shrimp, sushi rolls
    map | book | seen in: Infatuation Hit List
37. Spread Bagelry
    Bagels · Buckhead
    opened ~2026
    Philadelphia chain; wood-fired oven bagels
    map | book | seen in: Infatuation Hit List
38. Summerland
    Breakfast/brunch · Underwood Hills
    opened ~Jul 2026
    Bacchanalia chef Anne Quatrano's daytime cafe at Upper West Market — pastries, coffee, and all-day breakfast aiming for Michelin-level standards.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
39. Terminal 26
    Thai · Ponce City Market
    opened ~Jun 2026
    Strong contender for best Thai spot; deeply flavored broths, boat noodles
    map | book | seen in: Infatuation Hit List
40. The Bistro By Whisk
    American · East Point
    opened ~2026
    Counter-service brunch; breakfast sandwiches, French toast bites
    map | book | seen in: Infatuation Hit List
41. Thyme Restaurant
    Dinner/brunch/cocktails · Piedmont Heights
    opened ~Jun 2026
    Modern American dinner and Sunday brunch in Piedmont Heights, with a retractable-roof patio.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
42. Tom N Toms Coffee
    Korean coffee/pastries · Doraville
    opened ~Jul 2026
    Korean coffee-and-pastry chain's Doraville location — coffee, matcha, and all-day brunch.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
43. Tre Fratelli
    Italian/cocktails · Alpharetta
    opened ~Jun 2026
    A neighborhood Italian spot in downtown Alpharetta — pesto risotto, chicken marsala, fried burrata.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
44. Upper West Market
    Indoor farmers market/food stalls · Underwood Hills
    opened ~May 2026
    Georgia's first indoor, year-round farmers market on the Westside — 30-plus purveyors including Garnish and Gather and White Oak Pastures.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
45. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
    Ice cream · Peachtree Corners
    opened Jul 2026
    The Brooklyn-born ice cream brand's second Atlanta-area scoop shop, at The Forum Peachtree Corners.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
46. Weepa Puerto Rico
    Puerto Rican · Hapeville
    opened ~Jul 2026
    Small, sun-filled space devoted to classic Puerto Rican food; mofongo, criolla sauce
    map | book | seen in: Infatuation Hit List
47. Won Town
    Asian food hall · Castleberry Hill
    opened ~Jul 2026
    An Asian-leaning food hall near Mercedes-Benz Stadium — noodles, teppanyaki, sandwiches, milk tea, and a bar.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
48. Y Bar
    Italian cocktails/Rimini-inspired · Buckhead Village
    opened ~Jul 2026
    A 1960s Rimini-inspired Italian bar and restaurant in Buckhead Village, from the Yeppa & Co. team.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
49. alonetogether
    Creole · Midtown
    opened ~Jun 2026
    Upscale alcohol-free brasserie; Haitian French Creole with Thai influence, housemade mocktails
    map | book | seen in: Resy Hit List
50. Amasa Mexican Kitchen
    Mexican · Alpharetta
    opened ~August 2026
    A Baja California-inspired, fully gluten-free Mexican kitchen opening in Alpharetta City Center — fish tacos, ceviche, a dedicated tequila room.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
51. Baladi Coffee
    Arabic coffee · Marietta
    opened ~2026
    A Palestinian- and Egyptian-inspired coffeehouse chain's Marietta location — Arabic and Turkish coffee, cardamom, dates, pink Kashmiri chai.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
52. Bar ANA
    Dessert & Cocktails · Atlanta
    opened Nov 2025
    A late-night Afro-Latin dessert-and-cocktail bar below El Ponce from James Beard-nominated pastry chef Claudia Martinez; coffee shop by day.
    map | book | seen in: Resy Hit List
53. Bodega Bar
    NYC-inspired · Sylvan Hills
    opened ~2026
    A longtime NYC-inspired pop-up gone brick-and-mortar in Sylvan Hills — chopped cheese, General Tso's chicken, Nathan's hot dogs.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
54. Botánico Cocina & Social Club
    Latin · Midtown
    opened ~August 2026
    An upscale Latin American concept in Midtown's former Lure space — Peruvian ceviche, Mexican tamales, Cuban-inflected shareables, a lush patio.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
55. Fork & Vine Social
    Tapas · Decatur
    opened Jan 2026
    A 65-seat Decatur gathering spot for global small plates and Italian wines.
    map | book | seen in: Infatuation Hit List
56. Ida's Kitchen Counter
    Sandwiches · South Downtown
    opened ~August 2026
    A counter-service deli from Todd Ginsberg and Josh Kim in South Downtown — sandwiches on General Muir bread, salads, sourdough doughnuts.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
57. Joystick Gambar
    Bar food/arcade · East Atlanta Village
    opened ~2026
    The 14-year Edgewood Avenue arcade bar relocating to East Atlanta Village with new games and an updated food menu.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
58. Pataaka
    Indian · Midtown
    opened ~Summer 2026
    Tapas-style Indian dining at Midtown's Spring Quarter from the chef behind Jai Ho — tandoori duck, jackfruit bruschetta.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
59. Sargent
    Wine/seasonal food · Old Fourth Ward
    opened ~August 2026
    The Lucian Books & Wine team's second restaurant, on the Eastside Beltline — wood-fired American cooking, a sommelier-led wine list, curated books.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
60. Sozou
    Japanese · Midtown
    opened ~Aug 7, 2026
    A sushi-and-robata restaurant at Spring Quarter from the husband-and-wife team behind Ishin and Celestia.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
61. Varuni Napoli
    Neapolitan pizza · Dunwoody
    opened ~Aug 5, 2026
    The beloved Midtown Neapolitan pizzeria's third Atlanta-area location, at Dunwoody's High Street — ingredients imported from Naples.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
62. Zarate Tiki Co.
    Filipino street food · East Atlanta Village
    opened ~2026
    A three-year-running Filipino-American pop-up going permanent in East Atlanta Village — lumpia, tiki cocktails, Balikbayan combo boxes.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft
63. Qiao Lin Hotpot - Atlanta
    Asian/Sichuan · Duluth
    Chongqing hot pot; customizable broths, tabletop cooking
    map | book | seen in: Resy Hit List
64. Weepa Puerto Rican
    Puerto Rican · Hapeville
    A six-table Hapeville newcomer serving authentic Puerto Rican dishes — mofongo, empanadas, pasteles.
    map | book | seen in: Rough Draft