19 Restaurants Opening Across Georgia We Found This Month [June 30, 2026]

We've been busy this past month, so here are the 19 restaurants we found that are opening across Georgia. Get the full articles linked beneath each blurb.

Chatham County

Smashbird — Savannah

Address: 13051 Abercorn St, Ste B5, Savannah, GA 31419

Status: Targeting a mid-July opening.

What to expect: New fast-casual burger concept from the owners behind several Savannah restaurants. The restaurant will be mostly grab-and-go, with self-service kiosks, QR-code ordering and delivery integration through DoorDash and Uber Eats.

Menu highlights: Thin, crispy smashburgers with vegetables grilled into the patty, hand-breaded chicken tenders, fresh wings and thin seasoned shoestring fries.

Brand style: Smashbird is built around a casual, sauce-heavy, “drippy and messy” experience with the tagline “it ain’t that serious.”

Space details: The dining room will include bench-style seating and about seven small tables for quick dine-in visits.

Who’s behind it: Owners Christine and David Cutlip, who also operate Savannah Seafood Shack, Savannah Smokehouse BBQ and Brew, Yatai Ramen + Yakitori and Sally Mae’s.

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Cobb County

Honey’s Po’boys and Gumbo — Marietta

Address: 2667 Powder Springs Rd SW Ste 102, Marietta, GA 30064

Status: Targeting an August opening, depending on construction, permitting and inspections.

What to expect: Louisiana-inspired restaurant from siblings Angela Randolph and Lionel Thomas, who are opening a brick-and-mortar after more than 20 years in catering. The restaurant will focus mostly on takeout, with about 10 to 12 seats for dine-in guests.

Menu highlights: Louisiana po’boys, gumbo, other Louisiana-style dishes and New Orleans-style snowballs.

Family story: The restaurant honors Randolph and Thomas’ late mother, whose nickname was Honey and who dreamed of opening a restaurant. Their 82-year-old uncle, Isaiah Thomas, is helping with the buildout.

More to know: The owners plan to continue their catering and concessions work, including contracts at Georgia World Congress Center, Georgia International Convention Center and Gateway Center Arena.

Hours: Proposed daily hours are 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Who’s behind it: Angela Randolph and Lionel Thomas.

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Bayou Brew Coffee Co — Powder Springs

Address: 2830 Macedonia Rd Suite C, Powder Springs, GA 30127

Status: Targeting an August opening, depending on permitting and construction progress.

What to expect: Louisiana-inspired coffee shop with a warm, boutique feel and a community-centered approach. Owner Jonie Paden wants the café to be a place where guests can gather, work, meet friends or slow down for a moment.

Menu highlights: Specialty coffee sourced through a New Orleans roaster, praline-flavored coffee, hot chocolate inspired by Café Du Monde, specialty white hot chocolate, fresh beignets, boudin balls and other light bites.

Seasonal items: Louisiana-style snow cones are planned during warmer months.

Space details: The shop occupies about 1,400 square feet and will operate as a casual counter-service coffeehouse.

Hours: Planned Monday through Saturday; closed Sunday. Exact daily hours are still to be announced.

Who’s behind it: Owner Jonie Paden.

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Dawson County

Southern Sassy BBQ — Dawsonville

Address: 8 Raymond Parks St S, Dawsonville, GA 30534

Status: Targeting the third week of July.

What to expect: Southern Sassy BBQ is launching a food trailer and commissary kitchen in downtown Dawsonville. The site will serve as the base for catering, events and regular food truck service.

Menu highlights: Pulled pork, smoked chicken, leg quarters, wings, house-made sauces, dry rub and seasonal roasted corn on the cob.

More to know: Owner Tina Everett grew up in Dawsonville and is returning to the area after operating Southern Sassy BBQ for about three years while also working at UPS. She recently retired from UPS and shifted into barbecue full time.

Hours: Planned Thursday and Friday service in Dawsonville, with Saturday service when there are no off-site events.

Who’s behind it: Owner Tina Everett.

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Fulton County

Heritage Supper Club — Atlanta

Address: 63 Georgia Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30315

Status: Targeting an August opening.

What to expect: Heritage Supper Club is the latest concept from Bellevue Hospitality and chef Demetrius Brown. What began as a pop-up tasting menu centered on Caribbean cuisine is expanding into a restaurant focused on food across the African diaspora.

Menu highlights: Seven- to 10-course tasting menu ending with an ice cream dessert bar. A bar section will also serve a la carte dishes.

Dish highlights: Brown described Waakye, a West African stew with braised oxtail, beef cheek, kale and collards. On the dessert side, guests can expect a Trinidadian fruit cake with cassava, dried fruit and rum, served with curry ice cream.

Space details: About 60 seats across the dining room and bar.

Who’s behind it: Bellevue Hospitality co-owner and executive chef Demetrius Brown.

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High Noon Brunchery — Buckhead / Atlanta

Address: 2285 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA 30309

Status: Targeting an opening around August 1.

What to expect: Georgia’s first all-pink café and brunch destination is relocating its flagship restaurant from Douglasville to Buckhead. The new Peachtree Road space is about 4,000 square feet and formerly housed Another Broken Egg Café.

Menu highlights: Pancakes, French toast, omelets, breakfast sandwiches, vegan plates, deviled eggs and Southern-style omelets.

Brand note: The Buckhead move makes this location the brand’s primary home after five years in Douglasville. The concept has built a social media following and draws out-of-state guests.

Who’s behind it: Co-founders Porche Perryman and Lorenzo Wyche of AADOF Hospitality.

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Delilah’s Everyday Soul — Atlanta

Address: 227 Mitchell St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303

Status: Targeting an opening this summer, pending final permits and inspections.

What to expect: First standalone restaurant for Delilah’s Everyday Soul, which currently operates at Chattahoochee Food Works and Colony Square. The Mitchell Street location will keep the brand’s fast-casual soul food format while adding room for exclusive items.

Menu highlights: Fried chicken, mac and cheese, fried green tomatoes and other dishes available at the food hall locations. Owner Delana Reeves said the larger kitchen will also allow for special items not offered elsewhere.

Space details: The restaurant is about 1,300 square feet, with most of the space dedicated to the kitchen. The dining room will seat about 30 guests.

More to know: A bar is planned, though food service will come first and the bar program is targeted for the fall.

Who’s behind it: Owner Delana Reeves.

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Graze Craze — Alpharetta

Address: 670 N Main St Suite 107, Alpharetta, GA 30009

Status: Targeting an early- to mid-August opening.

What to expect: Charcuterie shop offering boards, boxes and grazing tables for small gatherings, weddings, corporate events and larger occasions. The Alpharetta shop will include extra space for community events and charcuterie classes.

Menu highlights: Curated boards and boxes built around meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts and accompaniments.

Retail highlights: The storefront will also stock goods from local artisans connected to the charcuterie model, including honey, oils, vinegars and other food-focused items.

Who’s behind it: Husband-and-wife franchisees Scott and Sara McNabb.

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Jamaican Jerk Biz — Buckhead / Atlanta

Address: 2625 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324

Status: Targeting an opening on June 18 or June 20, pending final inspections.

What to expect: Third location for Jamaican Jerk Biz, following locations in Mableton and East Point. The Buckhead space will offer dine-in and takeout in a relaxed, casual setting with music and room for conversation.

Menu highlights: Jerk chicken, oxtails and rasta pasta. Owner Ayanna Chambers said jerk chicken, rasta pasta and oxtails are the most-ordered items at the existing locations.

Drink highlights: Beer and wine are planned, along with rum punch and other mixed drinks.

Space details: The Buckhead restaurant is about 1,600 square feet.

Who’s behind it: Owner Ayanna Chambers.

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Rocky Claws — Johns Creek

Address: 11300 Medlock Bridge Rd Ste 340, Johns Creek, GA 30097

Status: Targeting a late-June soft opening, followed by a July 1 grand opening.

What to expect: First U.S. location for Rocky Claws, a Cajun seafood restaurant concept that traces its roots to Seoul, South Korea. The 1,600-square-foot restaurant will offer dine-in, takeout and online ordering.

Menu highlights: Cajun seafood boils with lobster tails, snow crab, shrimp, mussels and signature sauces. Guests can also expect fried seafood baskets and po’ boy sandwiches with shrimp, oyster, soft-shell crab and cod options.

More to know: Owner Sean Kim said the concept incorporates Korean culinary traditions into its sauces and flavor profiles.

Hours: To be announced.

Who’s behind it: Owner Sean Kim.

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Gwinnett County

NY Prime Fried Chicken — Lawrenceville

Address: 1190 Five Forks Trickum Rd SW, Lawrenceville, GA 30045

Status: Preparing to reopen under new ownership.

What to expect: NY Prime Fried Chicken has changed hands and is now moving through licensing and permitting before reopening. New owner Manvir Singh plans to make a few small menu updates while keeping the restaurant focused on fried chicken.

Menu highlights: Wings, tenders, sandwiches, drumsticks and other fried chicken items.

Hours: To be announced.

Who’s behind it: New owner Manvir Singh.

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Tailored Smoke — Norcross

Address: 4790 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Unit 204, Norcross, GA 30071

Status: Targeting the first week of October.

What to expect: First Atlanta-area location for Tailored Smoke, a cigar lounge franchise based in Charlotte. The Norcross lounge will include a full humidor, main seating area, VIP section, full kitchen, bar, outdoor patio seating and state-of-the-art ventilation.

Menu highlights: The food menu is still in development, but familiar bar items such as wings, nachos and small plates are expected. The lounge will also offer an extensive wine selection.

More to know: The VIP section will be available through a paid membership program with perks such as limited-edition cigars and periodic specials.

Hours: Planned seven days a week, with lunch and evening service.

Who’s behind it: Franchisee Evan Parrish.

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Library ATL — Norcross

Address: 6025 Oakbrook Pkwy, Norcross, GA 30093

Status: Soft opening planned for June 30, with regular operations six days a week after that.

What to expect: Lounge-forward nightclub with a designated dance floor, diverse music programming and themed nights. The concept will include Afrobeats, fusion music, LGBTQ nights, Latino nights and sports on TV during earlier hours.

Menu highlights: Fusion menu with Nigerian, American and Mediterranean dishes, plus classic club food. From noon to 5 p.m., the venue will operate as takeout-only for lunch.

Hours: Takeout food service planned from noon–5 p.m. Club and lounge hours are planned from 5 p.m.–2:30 a.m., Wednesday through Monday. Closed Tuesdays after the soft opening.

Who’s behind it: Manager Aja Howard.

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Fly Chef Restaurant — Peachtree Corners

Address: 3380 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092

Status: Moving into the new location in four to six weeks.

What to expect: Fly Chef Restaurant is relocating to a larger Peachtree Corners space, giving the business more room for dine-in crowds, events and catering.

Space details: The current Spaulding Drive location seats about 60 guests. The new Holcomb Bridge Road restaurant is expected to seat about 150.

Menu highlights: Nigerian and Jamaican-style dishes, including oxtails, suya, seafood okra, smothered turkey wings and more.

What’s next: The Spaulding Drive restaurant remains open for now. Plans for that space have not been finalized.

Who’s behind it: Owner Gregory Owie.

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Brick City Ice Cream Bar & Grill — Duluth

Address: 1950 Satellite Blvd Ste 700, Duluth, GA 30097

Status: Targeting a July opening.

What to expect: New Jersey-inspired bar and grill with classic ice cream, alcoholic ice cream drinks and a menu rooted in northern comfort food. The space will include two large bar areas, including one paired with the ice cream counter.

Menu highlights: Italian hot dogs, Italian cheesesteaks and dishes influenced by New Jersey’s Italian American food culture. The sandwiches will use a specialty Italian pizza roll-style bread sourced through a local producer.

Ice cream highlights: The ice cream area will use a cold-stone-style setup, allowing guests to choose mix-ins and watch staff blend them on a chilled surface.

Hours: To be announced.

Who’s behind it: Owner Eliijah Pennix.

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Sugarphin — Duluth

Address: 3350 Steve Reynolds Blvd, Duluth, GA 30096

Status: Targeting a fall opening.

What to expect: Full-service restaurant and café-style social hangout with a trendy, upscale feel at a reasonable price point. The concept is designed as a gathering place for young people.

Menu highlights: Asian street food-style finger foods with Japanese, Vietnamese and Korean influences. The menu will also include drinks and desserts, with a dessert bar component.

Space details: Sugarphin will occupy about 3,400 square feet.

Hours: To be announced.

Who’s behind it: Owner Duc Tran.

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Hall County

Taqueria El Viajero — Gainesville

Address: 2080 Candler Rd, Gainesville, GA 30507

Status: Opening next week.

What to expect: New Mexican taqueria replacing Brandon’s Cafe in Gainesville. The restaurant recently received a 100/A inspection report from the Georgia Department of Health.

Menu highlights: Tacos, burritos, burgers, Mexican breakfast options and more.

Hours: Planned seven days a week.

Who’s behind it: A representative of the brand shared details with Business Debut.

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Jackson County

Bagels and Board Games — Commerce

Address: 1728 N Broad St, Commerce, GA 30529

Status: Targeting a mid-September opening.

What to expect: Board game café built around New York-style bagels, coffee and tabletop play. Guests will be able to visit alone or with groups and choose from a library of more than 200 board and card games.

Menu highlights: About eight types of bagels, eight cream cheese options, breakfast bagel sandwiches, pizza bagels, dessert bagels, coffee and espresso drinks.

Game programming: The owners plan event nights for trading card games such as Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon and Disney Lorcana.

Space details: The 1,500-square-foot café will include shared café and gaming tables so guests can eat and play in the same space.

Hours: To be announced. The owners are considering opening around 8 or 9 a.m. and closing around 8 or 9 p.m., about six days a week, with Monday likely closed.

Who’s behind it: Co-owners Alexandra Adams and John Kalina.

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Meriwether County

Riverside Bar & Grill — Woodbury

Address: 29 River Cove Rd, Woodbury, GA 30293

Status: Targeting the first week of July if alcohol licensing and health inspection clear as planned.

What to expect: Family sports bar planned next to Sunnyside Country Store. The restaurant will be designed for casual food, televised sports and family-friendly dining.

Menu highlights: Wings, pizza, bar bites, chili dogs and a range of sandwiches.

Space details: Multiple TVs are planned throughout the space for game watching. A designated children’s area will include claw machines and games.

Who’s behind it: Owner Faiz Jiwani, who also operates Sunnyside Country Store.

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Walker County

Flipside Burger Bar — Rossville

Address: 313 Macfarland Ave., Rossville, GA 30741

Status: Targeting an early- to mid-July opening.

What to expect: Counter-service burger bar with a retro atmosphere and a bar serving beer and wine. Owner Richard Barclift is developing the concept after operating Lakeshore Grille in Chattanooga since 2014.

Menu highlights: Smashburgers with beef or chicken patties, chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, fries, salads and fish and chips.

Hours: To be announced.

Who’s behind it: Owner Richard Barclift.

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Walton County

Hummus Republic — Loganville

Address: 4743 Atlanta Hwy Suite 120, Loganville, GA 30052

Status: Soft opening scheduled for June 17–19, with regular service beginning June 20.

What to expect: First Hummus Republic location for franchisee Sushmitha Konduru. The fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant will use the soft opening period for training while serving guests.

Menu highlights: Gyro Garden Bowl, Fire Shawarma Bowl, Falafel Fusion Bowl, chicken sandwiches, burgers, fries and more.

Opening plan: A grand opening event is targeted for July, with an exact date still to be announced.

Hours: Planned daily 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

Who’s behind it: Franchisee Sushmitha Konduru.

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