Diners in Metro Atlanta are soon to welcome new restaurant openings. The lineup includes a health-focused restaurant, an ice cream spot, and more.
New Dining Destinations Planned Across Metro Atlanta
Last week, WhatNow reported several upcoming openings across Metro Atlanta, including new locations for Salted Melon and Chastain Creamery. These openings will bring new dining destinations for locals.
Salted Melon
Salted Melon is opening its second location in Metro Atlanta. Salted Melon is a casual restaurant and neighborhood market focused on health-conscious dining. The restaurant is expected to open in summer 2027.
Salted Melon is a casual, health-forward restaurant and neighborhood market concept. It is a Charlotte-based restaurant concept that first launched in the Atlanta area in February 2026. The new restaurant will join the brand’s four existing locations.
The restaurant will bring the brand’s health-focused menu to Sandy Springs. Its menu will include items such as salads, bowls, smoothies, pastries, and more. Here’s more information on the upcoming opening.
Chastain Creamery
Chastain Creamery will also open a location at Hillcrest in Sandy Springs. It will be the brand’s second Atlanta-area location. The store is expected to open along with the development in 2027.
Chastain Creamery is an artisan ice cream shop. It is known for its over 50 handcrafted, small-batch flavors, including allergy-friendly options. The new store will join the brand’s existing location in Buckhead.
The new store will bring the brand’s popular ice cream flavors to Sandy Springs. Its menu will include signature flavors like Butterscotch Bomb, Stellar Coffee, Coconut Almond Fudge, and more. Further information on Chastain Creamery’s upcoming opening is available.
Nori Yu Handroll Bar
Nori Yu Handroll Bar is an upcoming restaurant concept by Chef Leonard Yu. The restaurant will offer an intimate space featuring 12 seats, a wood bar, and a stone countertop. The new spot will be located in Downtown Decatur and will open this fall.
Yu is behind Michelin-recognized Omakase Table in West Midtown, which he opened in 2022. He also opened the omakase restaurant Ryokou in Adair Park in Downtown Atlanta.
Nori Yu Handroll Bar aims to offer an approachable menu, focusing on fresh hand rolls. It will also offer a selection of beer. More information on Nori Yu Handroll Bar’s upcoming opening is available.
1833 Tavern
1833 Tavern is an upcoming restaurant that is opening in Mercer Village in Macon. It will be located at 1635 Montpelier Avenue and is currently under construction. The restaurant has yet to announce an opening date.
Chef David Bartlett is behind the new restaurant concept. He is also the owner of Macon Supper Club, which is a Southern-inspired Sunday supper concept. The new restaurant will offer a casual neighborhood dining experience to locals.
1833 Tavern will bring comfort food and will also serve as a permanent home for Macon Supper Club. Its menu will include smash burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, brisket, grits, and more. Further information on 1833 Tavern’s upcoming opening is available.
Metro Atlanta’s dining scene is set to welcome more variety with these upcoming openings.
