Metro Atlanta is soon to welcome several new restaurants. The list includes an expanding steakhouse, a Danish cafe, and more. The openings bring excitement to local diners while elevating the metro’s dining landscape.
Upcoming Restaurant Openings in Metro Atlanta
Last week, WhatNow revealed several upcoming openings in the metro Atlanta area. These openings will expand the area’s dining scene, bringing something new to residents. Here’s a look at the upcoming dining experiences arriving in metro Atlanta.
ENZO Italian Steakhouse & Bar
ENZO Italian Steakhouse & Bar will open its second location at Epicurean Atlanta. The restaurant is expected to open this winter. The new restaurant will take over a 2,886-square-foot space that was formerly home to Reverence.
The space will feature wood ceilings, large windows, an open kitchen, and lounge and patio seating. The menu will feature North Italian-inspired dishes, including pasta, wood-fired steaks, and more. Here’s further information on the upcoming opening.
7 Brew
7 Brew plans to open several new locations across Georgia by the end of the year. Of the seven locations opening in Georgia, the brand is opening five in the metro Atlanta area. This includes openings in Bethlehem, Fayetteville, Acworth, Marietta, and Rockmart.
The openings are part of the brand’s larger expansion plans, which include nearly 400 stands across five states. They will offer the chain’s highly customizable drinks, originals like the Blondie and the Smooth 7, and more. Read more about the upcoming openings.
The Danish ATL
The Danish ATL is bringing European cafe culture to Atlanta. Inspired by their experiences in Copenhagen, the owners are opening the cafe to introduce Danish staples to Atlanta. The cafe’s design will draw inspiration from Scandinavian bakeries.
The cafe aims to open in Midtown in January. The menu will include danishes, cinnamon rolls, and other Danish pastries, along with sandwiches and fresh bread. Learn more about this upcoming opening.
Mason’s Bagels
Mason’s Bagels is expanding its presence to Lawrenceville with the opening of its second store. The opening will add a new food-and-beverage tenant to the mixed-use development, Birch House. The store has yet to announce its opening timeline.
Mason’s Bagels specializes in New York-style bagels alongside breakfast and deli offerings. The new store will also offer coffee, breakfast sandwiches, deli sandwiches, and salads. Here’s more information about Mason’s Bagels’ upcoming expansion.
KAI Fusion
KAI Fusion will open at Selig Enterprises’ Buckhead development, The Block at Phipps. The new Asian fusion restaurant is expected to open in summer 2027. It will take over a 7,000-square-foot space featuring a main dining room, a semi-private dining area, patio seating, and an 18-foot sushi bar.
The menu will combine Japanese, Chinese, Thai, and other pan-Asian influences. The menu includes sushi, dim sum, and classic Thai dishes. Learn more about the upcoming restaurant opening.
Zarate Tiki Co.
The Filipino food-and-beverage pop-up Zarate Tiki Co. is expanding into a permanent location in East Atlanta Village. The concept has operated as a pop-up around Atlanta for more than three years through collaborations and community events. The opening timeline of the new restaurant is yet to be announced.
The pop-up is known for its modern Filipino-American street food. Signature menu items include Balikbayan combo boxes, Tiki cocktails, and street-style bites like chicken lumpia and creative tacos. Read more about the upcoming opening here.
The upcoming openings include restaurant expansions, new concepts, and additional dining options across Metro Atlanta.
