From a new rooftop destination downtown to the expansion of a popular breakfast chain and a fresh dining experience at The Pickle Pad, Atlanta’s dining scene is buzzing with upcoming openings. This roundup highlights all the upcoming planned restaurants WhatNow discovered last week.
New Restaurants and Concepts Set to Join Atlanta’s Dining Scene
Several new restaurant concepts are on the way, promising fresh flavors and experiences for Atlanta diners. Here’s a look at what’s coming soon for local diners.
Bar Moxy
The new Moxy Hotel will be located at 329 Marietta St. NW, Atlanta, and will host a lobby bar named Bar Moxy. The full-service bar and restaurant will be sleek and modern in design and will be the central socializing spot in the hotel, serving light bites, cocktails, and an energetic ambience to both the guests and locals.
LBA Hospitality is developing Moxy Atlanta Downtown, which will feature Bar Moxy as its central hub. To know more about the development and the bar, visit here.
Eggslut
Eggslut, the popular Los Angeles-based egg sandwich chain, is preparing to open its second Atlanta location. Known for its runny yolks and soft brioche buns, the brand is sure to draw more breakfast fans in Atlanta.
The all-day breakfast joint will join other eateries at Moxy Atlanta Downtown, which is expected to open in early 2026. Hotel guests can look forward to breakfast from the beloved brand once the property opens in early 2026. More details are available here.
Jagger Suite
The Jagger Suite, a rooftop lounge, is slated to open in early 2026 on top of the Moxy Hotel in Downtown Atlanta. Promising skyline views and a curated cocktail menu, the rooftop lounge aims to become a go-to destination for hotel guests and Atlanta nightlife lovers.
The retro-inspired design draws from Bianca Jagger’s legendary Studio 54 entrance. More details about Jagger Suite can be found here.
Crave Social Eatery
Franchisees Jay Mathis and Cynthia Lee are planning to open The Pickle Pad in Marietta by next summer, along with an adjoining restaurant, Crave Social Eatery. The concept combines shareable dishes, craft cocktails, and an energetic atmosphere for a full entertainment experience.
The menu at Crave Social Eatery features smoothies, tacos, burgers, and flatbreads, among multiple other options. The franchisees also plan to expand to Kennesaw, The Battery, and Sandy Springs in the coming years. More details are available here.
Thunderzone Bar & Grill
By the beginning of March, Thunderzone is expected to expand to Carrollton at 1004 Bankhead Hwy, Suite A1. The gaming zone’s first location in Atlanta was opened in Douglasville in 2014, and it also hosts an eatery, Thunderzone Bar & Grill.
The concept blends casual dining with bowling and arcade games, creating a lively social hub for guests. The menu features quick snacks like wings, chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks, burgers, quesadillas, wraps, and salad bowls. Visit here to know more about the second location.
As new concepts take shape, Atlanta’s food scene shows no signs of slowing down. These upcoming openings are set to bring even more flavor and excitement to the city’s vibrant dining landscape.
