Atlanta and its metropolitan area witnessed several exciting new restaurant openings in March 2025. These establishments offer delightful flavors and memorable dining experiences, further enriching Atlanta’s vibrant culinary scene. Diners seeking new experiences in the coming months should consider exploring these venues.
Highlights
- In March, six new restaurants opened their doors to diners in Atlanta.
- The new places offer diverse flavors and experiences – chef-driven restaurants to new locations of fast food chains are part of the list.
- As the weeks and months go by, Atlanta’s restaurant offerings are becoming more vibrant and dynamic.
Chef Koval Introduces Fawn
Fawn, a wine and amaro bar by James Beard Award-winning Chef Terry Koval, opened in March in Decatur. Guests can swing by this new place for a drink and snack, a full meal, or dessert and a nightcap in an intimate setting. A specialty offering at Fawn will be the dry-aged seafood dishes that have been created by the chef.
Address: 119 East Ponce De Leon Avenue
Timings:
- Wednesday to Saturday – 4 PM to close
- Sunday to Tuesday – Closed
Steak & Grace Redefines Steakhouses
Dunwoody Village had the opening of Steak & Grace, the latest venture of Atlanta restaurateur Barry Mills, this March. The steakhouse, which breaks with the conventional, offers composed plates and a menu that’s not strictly centered around meat and steaks. The more casual and relaxed decor of this place also makes it stand apart.
Address: 1317 Dunwoody Village Pkwy Ste 101, Dunwoody
Timings:
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday – 4 PM to 9 PM
- Friday and Saturday – 4 PM to 10 PM
- Monday and Tuesday – Closed
Hummus Republic Opens at Lawrenceville
Offering fresh, flavorful Mediterranean eats, Hummus Republic opened this past month in Lawrenceville. This new location of the fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant chain offers delicious wraps, bowls, pita sandwiches, and more. The offerings not only taste great but also are healthy. Check out the official Hummus Republic Lawrenceville page for more.
Address: 1942 Atkinson Rd NW 650, Lawrenceville, GA 30043.
Timings:
- Monday through Saturday – 11 AM to 9 PM
- Sunday – 11 AM to 7 PM
Good Vibes Ice Cream Shop & Soda Pop Opens at Dunwoody
DASH Hospitality opened Good Vibes Ice Cream Shop & Soda Pop in the Village Dunwoody this past month. This new place is offering its guests a variety of flavored ice creams, sundaes, milkshakes, gourmet baked brownies, and hand-crafted sodas. It will be a great choice for that mid-day treat or an end-of-night celebration.
Address: 5503 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338
Timings:
- Monday – Closed
- Tuesday to Thursday – 3 PM to 9 PM
- Friday – 3 PM to 10 PM
- Saturday – 12 PM to 10 PM
- Sunday – 12 PM to 9 PM
Raising Cane’s Comes to McDonough
Raising Cane’s celebrated the grand opening of its new location at McDonough on March 11. This was the first location of the restaurant chain which specializes in chicken fingers in Henry County. The McDonough community can now enjoy the ONE LOVE® – crave-able Chicken Finger meals at Raising Cane’s Jonesboro & Mill.
Address: 1842 Jonesboro Road McDonough
Timings:
- Sunday to Thursday – 10 AM to 12 AM
- Friday to Saturday – 10 AM to 1 AM
Playa Bowl Makes Its Way to Buckhead
Playa Bowl Buckhead opened in March (Source: Instagram @playabowlsbuckhead)
Offering their signature açaí bowls, Playa Bowl opened its latest location at Buckhead last month. In addition to the superfruit bowls, the new place will also offer smoothies, juices, and cold brews. The beach-inspired decor will complement the quick and nutritious bites at Playa Bowl Buckhead.
Address: 3792 Roswell Road NE Atlanta
Timings: All Days – 9 AM to 9 PM
Atlanta’s food scene is ever so dynamic and diverse, and the new restaurant will add more to it. As the weeks and months go by, more and more restaurants are expected to open all around, including several highly anticipated ones.
