5 Upcoming Restaurants in Fulton County [March, 19 2026]

Business Debut has another round up of new restaurants opening across Atlanta, Doraville, and Johns Creek!

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Island Seafood Market and Oyster Bar — Upper Westside Market

Address: 1385 Collier Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

Status: Planning stage; opening timeline has not been announced.

What to expect: Seafood market plus a dedicated oyster bar under one roof. One side will focus on fresh seafood for home cooking, while the other will offer a sit-down oyster and chilled seafood experience.

Menu highlights: More than 100 oyster varieties daily is the goal, sourced from across the U.S. and Canada. The oyster bar will stay tightly focused, while the market side will sell fresh fish and other seafood.

Who’s behind it: Owner Ingram Boykins, following years of mobile seafood sales and pop-ups around metro Atlanta farmers markets.

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Spice — Midtown Atlanta

Address: 1230 W Peachtree St NW, Suite 130, Atlanta, GA 30309

Status: Targeting an April opening.

What to expect: Contemporary global fusion restaurant with a dark, moody interior, varied seating, and a private dining room. The Midtown space is expected to seat about 140 guests and lean into social occasions like date nights and celebrations.

Menu highlights: Global fusion dishes built on the format established in Charlotte. Ownership describes the Atlanta restaurant as a more elevated version of the original, with a larger footprint and added design elements.

Hours: Dinner service six days per week. Closed Mondays.

Who’s behind it: Nana Atakora-Bediako and Baff Atakora-Bediako, expanding from Charlotte.

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D'Pana — Doraville

Address: 7130 Buford Hwy NE, b130, Doraville, GA 30340

Status: Targeting an opening in about two months.

What to expect: Venezuelan-American restaurant and sports bar with roughly 48 indoor seats. The setup will allow for both full-service dining and a quicker self-service option.

Menu highlights: Arepas, cachapas, hamburgers, tostadas, and other casual fare. A bar component is planned, though alcohol service may come after opening depending on licensing.

Who’s behind it: Owner Astrik Nataly Rodriguez Rincon.

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Lily Sushi Bar — Johns Creek

Address: 3135 Medley Blvd, Johns Creek, GA 30097

Status: Set to open October 29.

What to expect: Full-service sushi restaurant on the ground floor of The Medley with about 50 indoor seats plus covered patio seating. This will be the brand’s third location.

Menu highlights: Sushi rolls, sashimi, nigiri, hibachi entrées, teriyaki dishes, bento boxes, gyoza, and edamame. Beer, wine, and sake are also planned.

Hours: Planned for daily service; specific hours have not been announced.

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The Grotto — Downtown Atlanta

Address: 381 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313

Status: Targeting an opening within the next 60 days, pending final inspections and liquor licensing.

What to expect: Tropical, open-air concept with a patio for up to 100 guests and a small indoor bar with about 12 seats. The space is designed to feel like a vacation escape, with greenery, stone, concrete, and exotic woods.

Menu highlights: Latin-inspired street tacos, margaritas, and craft cocktails with ingredients like spicy cucumber, roasted pineapple, and passion fruit. Seafood-forward tacos such as fish and shrimp are also part of the plan.

Hours: Planned Wednesday through Sunday, with service focused on midday through around 10 p.m. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

Who’s behind it: Shema Fulton, who also operates Baltimore Crab and Seafood, Bella, and Garden Park.

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