New On Resy: Atlanta’s Newest Restaurant Openings

It’s a contemporary Thai tasting menu with nine courses and a very limited number of seatings (thanks in part to their current home within 788 Omakase), and an ever-changing lineup of chefs. So, act quickly.

This is Thai home cooking with a family-centered sensibility. Generations of this clan have worked in their restaurants, a tradition they’re continuing at KruaThai with charcoal-grilled meats, exquisite curries, and satisfying cocktails.

What was formerly Adana is now Bar Amaya, a delicious blend of Mexican and Mediterranean cuisines, featuring a menu with a Middle Eastern accent, a bouquet of colorful cocktails, and impeccable hookah service.

When the weather’s nice, there’s very little you could do to improve on the vibes that come from Zoya’s patio. Still, there’s no harm in trying. We’d say ordering a tiger shrimp pizza and a raspberry lychee mojito is a good place to start.

Head here for confit wings, surf and turf, and green salads with, well, a view of the river. The Chattahoochee runs right next to the space, which means the breeze is yours for the taking.

Modern Persian cuisine in Peachtree Corners? We’re already on the way. Lamb kebab, mast-o musir, and citrus saffron wings, please.

It makes sense that Fukulala is named for the word for “happiness,” because that’s what you’ll experience while eating here. Do know that the scallop carpaccio and bang bang shrimp should be on your table.

Walk right off the BeltLine or from MARTA Lindbergh station to chef-owner Lisa Kim’s contemporary spot featuring tableside cooking and premium cuts like filet mignon and tomahawks in easy-to-order sets. AYCE is also a challenge worth accepting, with from-scratch family recipes irresistibly dominating the rest of the menu and kimchi so good, regulars order it to take home.

This Hemingway-inspired speakeasy is named after chef Pat Pascarella’s favorite author’s fishing boat, and the mood is mid-century modern gone glam and gangster. The author, shirtless with a shotgun, stares from behind the bar at guests sipping classic cocktails and specialties like a clarified daiquiri called the Six Toed Cat. A short menu of snacks ranges from oysters to deviled eggs and lobster rolls.

Atlanta has its share of breweries, but nobody has one like this — where there’s lager made from forbidden rice and enhanced with red adzuki beans, and North German pils brewed specifically to pair with Korean fried chicken. Andy Tan and Thomas Sjoberg are the brains behind the brews, and the food menu is just as creative. Indonesian street food, premium sushi in various styles, ramen, and proteins that range from Kurobuta sausage to miso duck are just the start. 

The Kimpton Sylvan has been a longtime favorite as a quiet oasis in always-bustling Buckhead, and its signature restaurant stays true to form. Its design evokes mid-century supper clubs, with soft low lights and plush seating that invites sharing both confidences and small plates. Dishes range from crab and pimento mac and cheese to blistered shishitos, and signature cocktails are poured with conviction — best enjoyed during events like live jazz every Friday.

Beyond the obvious romance of a gorgeous bar and dimly lit dining room with Parisian grace, various IYKYK details and hidden surprises (like the unexpectedly glamorous balcony dining at Bar Blanc upstairs) make this Ford Fry concept rife with culinary magic. Delight continues with brasserie classics executed elegantly, plus well-made cocktails. Thick-cut beef tallow fries are a must, as is the soft serve ice cream with olive oil, honey, and fennel pollen.

Inspired by Atlanta’s railroad history, Zephyr encapsulates the luxurious romance of old time train travel, sealed off from hot spot Centennial Yards and the bustling Dome across the street. The cuisine is modern, mixing French brasserie and Southern sensibilities: There are dishes like endive salad with smoked chicken and snapper with garlicky green beans and mash, plus comfortable seating and an immense bar serving signature cocktails that invite sitting back and enjoying the journey. 

This daytime newcomer is bringing the heat to a historic fire station as East meets West Indies via wok, grill, and plenty of spice. Case-in-point: fried rice is rich with oxtail, bao are filled with jerk pork and pickled purple cabbage, and branzino is served with jasmine rice and coconut curry. Early risers are rewarded with stir-fried shrimp and grits, and coffee – brewed by Gilly in Stone Mountain – is all day.