6 Hot, New Restaurants Just Opened in Atlanta (Updated January 2026)

The Atlanta dining scene has never been hotter! See what’s new all around town in our latest round-up of ATL’s newest dining and drinking destinations.

1. Bar Ana

200 Peachtree St NW Suite L02, Atlanta, GA 30303

This dessert and cocktail bar is taking Midtown by storm. Award-winning chef Claudia Martinez, formerly of Tiny Lou’s, is serving up fabulous desserts during the evening, and Bar Ana is a coffee shop during the day.

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2. Dos Caminos

1100 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

Dos Caminos, a high-end Mexican cantina concept that originated in New York, will soon open up their doors in Atlanta in Midtown. They’re known for their margarita, and the guacamole is fantastic!

3. Ghee Indian Kitchen

1050 Howell Ml Rd, Atlanta, GA 30318

Enjoy flavorful Indian cuisine in a chic and upscale atmosphere at this new hot spot in West Midtown. Miami native Ghee Indian Kitchen is hot on the scene. Be sure to watch out for their tasting menus (only $50 on Mondays!) for an excellent deal. There’s also plenty of great happy hour food specials!

Northern China Eatery's Soup Dumplings — Northern China Eatery – Xiao Long Bao / Soup Dumplings

4. Northern China Eatery

665 Auburn Ave NE suite 01B, Atlanta, GA 30312

Buford Highway has come to the Beltline! The much beloved Northern China Eatery, known for its handmade dumplings, noodles, and more, has opened up a sexy new location on the Eastside portion of the Atlanta Beltline. The soup dumplings are a favorite in particular!

5. Pink Lotus

976 Brady Ave NW STE 110, Atlanta, GA 30318

There’s a stunning new Thai spot in WestMidtown from the team behind 26 Thai and Blackjack Bar Tapas! The interiors are simply jaw dropping, and the menu is a creative, upscale interpretation of Thai cuisine drawing flavors from all over the country. The bar program is also a standout—created by Sean Gleason, who previously shook up cocktails at Biltong Bar and Kimball House. Try the miang khanm, an if you know, you know type of Thai appetizer that’s the perfect fragrant start to any meal. The Khao saoi chicken is lovinglyly made. And there is parking validation! Check it out!

6. Side Saddle Wine Saloon and Bar

680 Hamilton Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

Wine bars are having a moment here in Atlanta, and Side Saddle Wine Saloon and Bar is bringing a slightly irreverent take to the wine bar concept in Atlanta. This natural wine bar doesn’t take reservations and sits on the southside portion of the Beltline near Grant Park, past Breaker Breaker. There’s a simple menu with stackable bites like rodeo fries, a smash burger, and a grazing board. There’s plenty of fun events, happy hours, and specials. Follow them on social media to stay abreast of all the new happenings!