8 Upcoming Restaurants in Georgia we Found This Week (1/21/26)

We interviewed eight new restaurant owners who had plans across the Peach State this past week. Here's a quick breakdown of what's in store.

Businesses are listed alphabetically by county.

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Chatham County

Lester’s

SAVANNAH, GA – Lester’s is preparing to open as part of the second phase of the Douglas Inn at: 18 E Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, GA 31401, Chef Jacques Larson told Business Debut. We first saw the news in Eater Carolinas. Currently, they are nearly finished preparing the space and plan to open soon.

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Marbled & Fin

SAVANNAH, GA — Marbled & Fin plans to open around April 1 at 520 E. Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, GA 31401, according to David Howard of The Neighborhood Dining Group, who told Business Debut the team is targeting the end of the first quarter as construction wraps and permitting is finalized.

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Sela

SAVANNAH, GA — Daniel Reed Hospitality is planning to open Sela this summer at 250 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401, according to Caleb Poppell, director of operations at Daniel Reed Hospitality. Sela is set for the garden level of a historic townhome near Liberty and Bull, in a space Poppell described as intimate, with low ceilings and a European feel. 

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Cobb County

Small’s Sliders

MARIETTA, GA — Small’s Sliders, the shipping container burger concept known for cheeseburger sliders, shakes and seasoned waffle fries, is targeting an early March opening at 2355 Windy Hill Rd, Marietta, GA 30067, franchisee Rocky Moore told Business Debut.

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DeKalb County

Live Oak Restaurant and Tap

STONE MOUNTAIN, GA — Live Oak Restaurant and Tap is preparing to open in the next couple of weeks at 947 Main St, Stone Mountain, GA 30083 after completing inspections, owner Jonathan Hartnett told Business Debut. The concept is an ode to Georgia, with the restaurant name nodding to the state tree and serving as a counterpart to Hartnett’s other Stone Mountain Village restaurant, Cherokee Rose, named for the state flower.

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Fulton County

Gelatist

SANDY SPRINGS, GA — Gelatist is preparing to open at 220 Sandy Springs Cir, Atlanta, GA 30328, with an opening targeted for April, ownership told Business Debut. Gelatist is aiming for an Italian cafe-style setup designed for quick visits, while still offering an inviting environment for guests who want to stay awhile.

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Fulton & Henry Counties

Hungry AF

ATLANTA, GA — Hungry AF is planning a new Atlanta location at 842 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30314, with a second location also in the works for McDonough at 1557 GA-20, McDonough, GA 30253. Co-owner Chris Berry told Business Debut the Atlanta restaurant is in the permitting stage with the city.

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Gwinnett County

Wings & Seafood 102

GRAYSON, GA — Wings & Seafood 102 plans to open in early spring at 1711 Athens Hwy Suite 400, Grayson, GA 30017. Owner Kevin Tran told Business Debut the team is targeting March. Tran described Wings & Seafood 102 as a fast-casual restaurant concept with limited seating for dine-in, plus takeout. As the name suggests, Tran said wings are a primary focus, alongside a broad seafood lineup.

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