9 Hot, New Restaurants Just Opened In Atlanta (Updated January 2025)

The Atlanta dining scene has never been hotter! See what’s new all around town in our latest round-up of ATL’s newest dining and drinking destinations.

1. Avize 

956 Brady Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

Avize has one of the most unique concepts we’ve seen in some time in Atlanta. They are offering modern Alpine cuisine in a very warm, cozy, upscale environment. If you’re not familiar with this type of food, you can expect a lot of meat, cheese and veggie options, and note that everything is exceptionally fresh and feels like comfort food. The space here is gorgeous and the presentation of the food and beverages are top notch. Options like the caviar service, venison tartare, American wagyu, trout cru and even the bread service are phenomenal. 

2. Bankhead Seafood 

1651 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

Bankhead Seafood has been a cornerstone for delicious fried seafood in Atlanta for the last several decades. Now under Killer Mike and T.I.’s ownership, the mission remains the same as it always has: to serve the community with love, flavor and tradition! 

3. Gene’s BBQ

2371 Hosea L Williams Dr SE #1, Atlanta, GA 30317

Gene’s is cool, it’s groovy, and it’s serving up some of our favorite BBQ around! Their menu has all the good stuff from brisket sandwiches to combo plates and a few unique items like their sticky ribs, smoked turkey gumbo and wood fired oysters. Check them out on the east side next time you’re craving some delicious BBQ.

4. Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley

4400 Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE Suite 3030, Perimeter Mall Dunwoody, GA 30346

Dallas businessman and lawyer Kevin Kelley is not your typical restauranteur. But like any good entrepreneur, he bet on his business savvy and opened a restaurant during the pandemic in Dallas, TX. Now Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley is a booming group of restaurants with one its newest locations in Dunwoody at Perimeter Mall. With a menu that features self described “elevated comfort food” you can find high end ingredients lobster tail and 12oz ribeye (available for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays) along with classic southern favorites like baked mac and cheese, fried chicken and shrimp and grits. The liquor shelf is well stocked and they feature a creative cocktail menu, with drinks like the “24k Magical Mimosa Tower” and the “Cotton Candy Cloud”.

5. Lucky Star

1055 Howell Mill Rd Suite 110, Atlanta, GA 30318

Brought to you by the creative geniuses behind Momo Cafe, Brush Sushi and more concepts comes Lucky Star in West Midtown. This stunning space offers three main pillars: cocktails, Taiwanese food and coffee and pastries. And each dish and beverage has been carefully crafted for you to enjoy every last bite and sip! ATL is already loving this spot, go and see what all the hype is about for yourself.

6. Madre Selva

570 Main St NE, Atlanta, GA 30324

Another gorgeous concept to grace the Atlanta dining scene is Madre Selva. Here you can expect to enjoy all kinds of creative Latin inspired dishes and Peruvian flavors. Their bar program is top notch and the food is unbelievably fresh. The ceviche options here are sure to blow you away! 

7. Mothers Best 

406 Church St, Decatur, GA 30030

For some of the best fried chicken around, you’re gonna want to check out Mothers Best. This cozy, colorful, vintage spot is serving up fried chicken just like your mother used to! Their crinkle cut fries are outstanding, the mashed potatoes and gravy make the perfect side and you really just can’t beat the vibes here. Get a bucket, a sandwich, or just some tenders, you’re gonna love this new Decatur spot. 

8. Tiger Sun 

904 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30316

Tiger Sun has been one of the most talked about and anticipated drinking/dining destinations lately. Parked behind Muchacho in Reynoldstown, is a refurbished vintage, 18 seat tour bus that is offering one of the coolest cocktail experiences in town. It is omakase-styled and you can expect to enjoy four different cocktails along with a creative culinary aspect that compliments each drink. Reservations are very limited so be sure to get ahead of the game and book early if you know this is something you want to try.

9. Wagyu House

1042 Northside Dr NW suite 1300, Atlanta, GA 30318

It’s been a while since a new restaurant has gotten as much buzz as Wagyu House, a premium all-you-can-eat wagyu BBQ restaurant in West Midtown. It’s from the Chubbly Cattle restaurant group, which has a variety of hot pot and Japanese BBQ concepts in major cities across the United States. The interiors are illuminated by neon red elements —a little reminiscent of the now closed but beloved Little Trouble in West Midtown. The meats are high quality, and the views from the rooftop are outstanding.