Last week, WhatNow revealed a new list of upcoming restaurant openings across Atlanta. The roundup spotlights both expanding local favorites and brand-new concepts preparing to enter Atlanta’s dining scene.
4 New Atlanta Restaurant Openings Revealed Last Week
The openings range from expanded access to popular comfort foods to inventive concepts adding new dimension to Atlanta’s culinary landscape. Here’s a list of the upcoming concepts:
Ikara
Offering flavors from different regions of India, Ikara is an upcoming fine dining restaurant opening in Atlantic Station. Redefining the traditional expectations of Indian dining, it takes a more in-depth approach to the cuisine. The restaurant offers an elegant, modern interior divided into three sections, casual dining, fine dining, and a 30-seat chef’s tasting room.
Beyond familiar North and South Indian dishes, the menu draws inspiration from lesser-represented regions across India. Chef Yugal Sharma brings these flavors along with a beverage program infused with Indian spices and herbs. Read more about the opening here.
Hungry AF
Atlanta-based Hungry AF is opening a new location as part of its ongoing expansion. Taking over a 1,439-square-foot space at 842 M.L.K. Jr. Dr. SW, it is planned as a takeout-only restaurant. The brand is also planning additional locations in Buckhead, Conyers, and Marietta.
Hungry AF is known for its fusion menu. The menu highlights include pasta, signature wings, Philly cheesesteaks, hibachi rice, and smash burgers. Learn more about the opening here.
El Tesoro
El Tesoro is transitioning from a long-running pop-up into its first permanent brick-and-mortar location. It is taking over an 8,600-square-foot space that was previously occupied by Best End Brewing. The transition is expected to take place in March.
The menu highlights at the restaurant include tacos, burritos, tamales, and mulitas. The beverage program will center around margaritas and mezcal-based drinks. Learn more about the opening here.
Condesa Coffee (Decatur and Grant Park)
Condesa Coffee continues to expand, with two new Atlanta-area locations in the works. One is a 1,225-square-foot space in East Decatur that is expected to open in Q2. Another is located at 1015 Boulevard SE in Grant Park, which will open in late Q2.
The brand is known for its espresso drinks, pour-overs, and drip coffees that have become a morning routine for locals. The café also serves light bites, including pastries and sandwiches popular with both locals and visitors. More details on the Decatur opening can be found here, with information on the Grant Park location available here.
Fast-paced expansions and newer cuisines are making their way to Atlanta soon. Together, these openings reflect Atlanta’s growing and increasingly diverse dining scene. The mix of concepts also points to sustained demand for diverse, approachable dining options across Atlanta neighborhoods.
