New On Resy: Atlanta’s Newest Restaurant Openings

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.  

There’s more than meets the eye at Café Onten, the modern coffee shop also serving matcha and pastries. Hidden on the 10th street side, diners in the know will find this new nine-seat omakase experience that starts at just $65 for lunch and $89 for a 13-course selection that blends luxury with approachability. An à la carte menu for add-ons and a standing sushi bar for those on the go offer even more flexibility.  

Joining its sisters in Midtown and Centennial Park, this new location offers glam with glossy dark woods and high ceilings that give you plenty of room to breathe. Even better, it offers a delicious array of options: there’s the Chef’s Cut package featuring A5 wagyu and prime cuts as well as house galbi, curated courses that let you sample a bit of everything, and, per tradition, a generous all-you-can-eat menu. 

You can count on being spoiled for choices here. In addition to plentiful complimentary parking, the menu is generous with its options. The showmanship of teppanyaki cooking always guarantees a good time, but also consider this: the enormous list of customizable (deep fry it! Add a fish!) specialty rolls wrapped with gold-grade nori plus noodle dishes are enough to lure you away from the show. 

The Notify button for chef Leonard Yu’s Michelin-starred Omakase Table has been hotter than ever, but desperate diners can now rejoice: the intimate original is back. And dare we say, better? The emphasis on precision, meticulous and world-class sourcing, and exceptional service carry over from Buckhead, as well as some new, subtle design updates that nod to the flagship. The format here is 14 courses instead of 20, with a more palatable price point to match. 

The aromas of a Malaysian night market come alive at this award-winning original on Buford Highway, where Amy Wong’s expertise in slinging noodles meets a futuristic aesthetic. Pull up a neon-colored chair, open the magazine-style menu, then let a robot deliver the country’s dynamic cuisine as influences span from regions of India (samosas, roti plates) to those of China (Hainanese chicken, crispy bao) and beyond (curries, beef redang, bone marrow soups). 

Customers of this 1920s-era service station in the heart of Decatur are still leaving with full tanks a century later, courtesy of chefs Jeff Sellers and Rachel Wright. Post up on either of the covered and cooled patios, or grab a seat in a retro-red booth in the dining room to see how everyday, every-mood eats like pork schnitzel or chicken pozole can be elevated with local ingredients and solid technique. Weekly changing brunch menus really let the quality sourcing shine. 

This festive space is bathed in natural light and complemented by a spacious patio while in the air, the aromas of Basque-style pintxos, tapas, and mains like a paprika-spiked lasagna and crispy paella linger. Along with the classics, there are Latin American snacks from quesadillas to wings, plus dishes that combine influences like Iberico sushi rolls with manchego, burrata, salami, and prosciutto. Spain’s mark is also heavy on the bar, but weekly events like dance classes and weekend DJs that spin until 2 AM blur the lines once again.