We Found 6 New Restaurants Opening Across GA: Here's the List
Know what there is to know about upcoming, independent restaurant debuts.
Each week, we stay on the phone with business owners who are working on exciting new openings. This past week was no exception. Here are the restaurants we found between 6/9/26 – 6/15/26.
Chatham County
Smashbird
SAVANNAH, GA — Smashbird, a new fast-casual burger concept from owners Christine and David Cutlip, is targeting a mid-July opening at 13051 Abercorn St, Ste B5, Savannah, GA 31419, Christine Cutlip told Business Debut. The Cutlips also operate Savannah Seafood Shack, Savannah Smokehouse BBQ and Brew, Yatai Ramen + Yakitori, and Sally Mae's in the Savannah area.
Cobb County
Honey's Po'boys and Gumbo
MARIETTA, GA – Honey's Po'boys and Gumbo, a Louisiana-inspired restaurant, is under construction at 2667 Powder Springs Rd SW Ste 102, Marietta, GA 30064, owner Angela Randolph told Business Debut. Randolph and her brother and business partner, Lionel Thomas, are preparing the space after over 20 years in the catering business.
Fulton County
High Noon Brunchery
ATLANTA, GA – High Noon Brunchery, Georgia's first all-pink café and brunch destination, is relocating its flagship restaurant in Douglasville to Buckhead at 2285 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA 30309, according to a company press statement. The Buckhead location will carry forward the established experience that has made them popular on social media and drew a lot of out-of-state guests.
Rocky Claws
JOHNS CREEK, GA — Rocky Claws, a Cajun seafood restaurant concept that traces its roots to Seoul, South Korea, is preparing to open its first U.S. location at 11300 Medlock Bridge Rd Ste 340, Johns Creek, GA 30097. Owner Sean Kim told Business Debut the restaurant is targeting a soft opening at the end of June, followed by a grand opening on July 1.
Gwinnett County
Villa Mella Restaurant
LILBURN, GA – Villa Mella Restaurant is preparing to open at 411 Beaver Ruin Rd, Lilburn, GA 30047, with a focus on Dominican-style chicharróns and fried pork dishes, owner Jonny Solano told Business Debut in a recent interview. The location previously operated as a sports bar under different names, and Solano said he purchased the business and is now converting it to a Dominican restaurant concept.
Meriwether County
Riverside Bar & Grill
WOODBURY, GA – Riverside Bar & Grill, a new family sports bar from owner Faiz Jiwani, is planned for 29 River Cove Rd, Woodbury, GA 30293, next to Sunnyside Country Store. It will be a family sports bar with a focus on casual food and televised sports. Jiwani said the menu will center on wings, pizza, bar bites, chili dogs and a range of sandwiches.
More openings in Georgia News
Here's the New Cajun Seafood Spot Coming to Johns Creek: Rocky Claws
The business plans to open by late June.
A New Restaurant is Opening in Woodbury: Riverside Bar and Grill
Riverside Bar and Grill plans to open very soon.
Smashbird Bringing Grab-and-Go Burgers to Savannah
The owners of several other local restaurants are launching a new brand.
Honey's Po'boys and Gumbo Coming to Marietta
After more than 20 years in catering, the family-owned team is opening its first brick-and-mortar restaurant.
Georgia's First All-Pink Cafe High Noon Brunchery Opening in Buckhead
Georgia’s first all-pink café is relocating its flagship restaurant to a larger Buckhead location.
Jamaican Jerk Biz Heading to Buckhead
This will be the brand's third location after originally starting in a food truck.