BBQ Shrimp, Fried Birthday Cake Offered At 5 New GA Restaurants

Imagine being able to walk into a restaurant and grill your own wagyu or order a Georgia peach hot chicken sandwich. That can be your reality at these five new eateries in Georgia.

While not all of the following restaurants have opened their doors, their menus promise to bring delectable flavors to Georgia foodies.

Patch has compiled details of new restaurants that have opened or will open in Georgia.

Cornbread and Butter, Grayson

Where: 2132 Britt St., Ste. 205, Grayson

Product or Service: Shrimp creole, Georgia sunrise skillet with collard greens and truffle cajun potatoes, Georgia peach hot chicken sandwich, lobster and grits, vegetarian lemon pepper ranch garlic noodles, Thai chili roasted cauliflower, cast iron skillet mac, New Orleans bbq shrimp, barbere honey garlic salmon bites and cornbread crab cake.

Amenities: Online ordering, catering and reservations.

Hours of operation: Coming soon. Opening date not immediately available.

"Chef Jernard Wells Sr. was inspired to create Cornbread and Butter as a heartfelt tribute to the rich culinary traditions of the South and the comforting meals he grew up enjoying with family. Blending soulful flavors with modern flair, he envisioned a place where every dish tells a story—of heritage, hospitality and heart. With Cornbread and Butter, Chef Jernard invites guests to experience Southern cuisine reimagined, rooted in love and seasoned with purpose," read the company website.

Melt Yard, Dallas

Where: Specific address in downtown Dallas not immediately available.

Product or Service: Buckin' buffalo melt, pimento cheese balls, food truck nachos, truck burger, barbie-q burger, fried birthday cake, state fair shakes, chicken wings, glazed donut peach bread pudding with vanilla ice cream and apple crisp salad.

Hours of operation: Set to open in 2026.

Amenities: Retro arcade, gift cards and online ordering.

“What’s great about this Dallas location is that it will really be Melt Yard 2.0,” Justin Wilfon, co-owner of Melt Yard, said in a news release. “An old car dealership matches our vibe so well, and the huge amount of space allows us to offer live music for the first time. We’ll also have a big outdoor patio.”

Chubby's Cattle BBQ ATL, Dunwoody

Where: 4400 Ashford-Dunwoody Road, Ste. 3015, Atlanta

Product or Service: Dim sum, all you can eat wagyu, egg tarts, wagyu cappuccino, sukiyaki, Tom YumKong pot, hokkaido seafood soup, finger meat, sushi and sashimi, milk tea, miyazaki wagyu short rib and top sirloin.

Amenities: Chubby Club rewards.

Hours of operation: 5-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 5-11 p.m. Friday, noon-11 p.m. Saturday and noon-10 p.m. Sunday.

"Our Dunwoody location features a large buffet line for a fun self-serve flow and grill-it-yourself tables, with meats freshly sliced in-house for peak flavor. Whether it’s a casual meal or a special celebration, we deliver quality, variety, and comfort in every visit," read the company website.

The Grove at Monday Night Brewing, West Midtown

Where: 670 Trabert Ave. NW, Atlanta

Product or Service: 30 draft beers, cocktails, pizza and hand-crafted coffee.

Amenities: A 20-foot outdoor LED TV screen, fire pits, communal tables and covered seating options.

Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.

"We are a company made up of a diverse set of people with a diverse set of beliefs, and we celebrate that. We are a company founded on our purpose statement, 'deepening relationships over some of the best beer in the country.' This means tearing down walls between people (through beer, in our case), not building up walls," read the company website.

Spring 2nd Branch, Marietta

Where: 113 Church St. (Marietta Square)

Product or Service: Gogi mandu, bulgogi, jeyuk bokkeum, dubu dolsot bibimbap, cold and hot noodle dishes, steamed eggs, soups, Korean snack food, hot pots, silken tofu stew and wine and spirits.

Hours of operation: Slated to open sometime in October. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Amenities: Gift cards.

"Spring 2nd Branch will be a full service, casual restaurant, focusing on serving traditional Korean cuisine. Our goal is to provide an authentic Korean dining destination in Marietta. Spring 2nd Branch will be under the ownership of Brian So and Daniel Crawford, the team behind the nationally-acclaimed Spring Restaurant, also located in the Marietta Square," read the company's online biography.