Oxtail Sandwich, 'Bama BBQ Chicken Pizza Offered At 5 New GA Restaurants

The Peach State's culinary landscape is ever-growing, and this time, few of Georgia's newest restaurants are offering their own twists to American classics while bringing international flavors.

A historic fire station has been transformed into a Caribbean-Asian-inspired eatery near the Old Fourth Ward, while a brewery has found a home at the core of Smyrna.

Atlanta's Summerhill community will soon welcome a new burger joint, and Brookhaven is getting a taste of spicy Korean beef pizza.

In the Upper West Market in Atlanta, chocolate is melting the hearts of visitors.

Patch has compiled details of new restaurants that have opened, will open or are expanding in metro Atlanta.

Station 11, Midtown

Where

• Address: 30 North Ave. NE, Atlanta
• Neighborhood: Midtown/Old Fourth Ward border
• Building: The historic Fire Station No. 11, originally built in the early 1900s

Cuisine Type

• Caribbean-Asian Fusion
• Breakfast/Brunch Highlights: Fireman's breakfast, oxtail and grits (with gouda), stir fry shrimp and grits (wok-seared with soy and butter) and Station 11 pancakes with maple caramel
• Lunch Highlights: Oxtail sandwich on coco bread, herb seared salmon, shrimp lo mein, Mongolian beef, fried chicken sandwich, salads and jerk pork bao bites
• Specialty Cafe: A partnership with Gilly Brew Bar, featuring signatures like the Jamaican vanilla latte and lavender matcha

Service

• Format: Open for breakfast and lunch with outdoor seating; planning to operate a full service that includes dinner by the end of March
• Reservations: Available via Resy
• Platform: Online ordering is active through Toast Tab and DoorDash

Amenities

• Historical Preservation: The 3,300-square-foot space reportedly maintains its 1900s firehouse architecture with modern updates
• Specialty Coffee Bar: Features various brewing methods including aeropress, slow pour and draft lattes
• Accessibility: Located directly across from the North Avenue MARTA station

Hours

• 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday for breakfast and lunch
• Currently closed Saturday and Sunday

StillFire Brewing, Smyrna

Where

• Address: 2725 King St. SE, Smyrna
• Location Detail: Nestled in the Smyrna Market Village on the Village Green, directly adjacent to the Smyrna Community Center and the downtown park area
• Alternate Location: StillFire also operates at 343 US-23, Suwanee

Cuisine Type

• Craft Beer and Beverages: A wide selection of craft beers (IPAs, lagers, sours and stouts) and hard seltzer
• Food Partnership: The Smyrna location features a permanent partnership with Beto’s Tacos, serving birria tacos and 20 other kinds of tacos, burritos, salads, tortas, quesadillas and other items; food options for kids available
• Morning Cafe: Partners with Rev Coffee to offer a coffee program
• Non-Alcoholic Options: Craft mocktails, homemade root beer, rotating non-alcoholic specials, soft drinks, kid-friendly juice boxes

Service

• Style: A 25,000-square-foot with multi-level service
• Atmosphere: Family-friendly

Amenities

• Multi-Level Space: Features a main-level taproom, a SkyDeck rooftop terrace and the Jonquil Beer Garden with outdoor seating and multiple patios
• Private Events: Includes Bandit’s Barrel Room, a dedicated space for private parties and corporate events; other event spaces are the SkyDeck, Jonquil Beer Garden, front patio, taproom and the Overlook
• Proximity to Parks: Located right next to a public playground and the downtown Smyrna stage
• Pet-Friendly: Well-socialized dogs are welcome inside and outside the taproom
• Entertainment: Equipped with a stage for live music and multiple screens for sporting events

Hours

• Closed Monday
• Open 4-11 p.m. Tuesday, 4-10 p.m. Wednesday, noon to 10 p.m. Thursday, noon to midnight Friday and Saturday and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday

Not A D--n Chance Burger (NADC Burger), Atlanta

Where

• Address: 77 Georgia Ave. SE, Atlanta
• Neighborhood: Summerhill
• Location Detail: Taking over the space formerly occupied by Junior’s Pizza

Cuisine Type

• Hyper-Focused Wagyu Menu: Signature NADC burger features a double-patty 100 percent Wagyu beef topped with American cheese, a secret sauce, onions, pickles and "slightly tamed" jalapeños
• Sides: 100 percent beef tallow fries, which can be ordered "beast mode" (topped with cheese, pickles, jalapeños and secret sauce).
• Sweets: House-baked brown butter chocolate chip cookies.

Service

• Style: Fast-casual
• Ordering: Walk-up service with digital ordering options typically available via Toast or the company website

Amenities

• Walkability: Located in a highly walkable district near Georgia State’s Center Parc Stadium
• NADC Burger Club: Rewards program
• E-Gift Cards
• Private Event Booking

Hours

• Status: Coming soon (hours unavailable)
• Current Schedule: While the location was officially announced in early March, the specific daily operating hours are currently listed as "TBD" on the Summerhill directory

Xocolatl Chocolate, Atlanta

Where

• Address: 1385 Collier Road NW, Atlanta
• Location Detail: Situated in the Upper West Market (Stall 24) and is an expansion of the already-established Xocolatl Chocolate at Krog Street Market

Cuisine Type

• Artisan Bean-to-Bar Chocolate: Xocolatl specializes in single-origin dark chocolate sourced ethically from small farmers in the Americas and East Africa
• Signature Bars: Barrel-aged dark (aged in ASW Distillery whiskey barrels), the Ripple Effect bar, Kissed Mermaids (coconut milk and vanilla-infused sea salt) and Love and Happiness (raspberry and blood orange)
• Pantry Items: Items are sold for at-home bakers such as cocoa powder, organic roasted cacao nibs and herbal cacao tea

Service

• Retail and Counter Service: This location serves as a retail hub where customers can purchase bars, gift sets and individual confections
• Gifting Platform: The brand offers gifting services, including the ability to ship to multiple addresses directly from the point of sale

Amenities

• Curated Market Setting: As part of the Upper West Market, visitors have access to communal seating and a shared vibrant atmosphere with other food and beverage vendors

Hours

• Status: Slated to open in the spring (hours unavailable)

Unkie’s Pizza + Bar, Brookhaven

Where

• Address: 3400 Clairmont Road NE, Ste. A, Brookhaven
• Location Detail: Located in the Skyland shopping center at the intersection of Clairmont Road and Buford Highway (occupying the former Greek Pizzeria and Gyros space)

Cuisine Type

• Elevated Pizza: Hand-tossed pies and slices with creative toppings
• Signature Pies:
  • Heatwave: Pepperoni, peppadews, extra hot honey and goat cheese
  • Spicy Korean Beef: Gochujang beef, bell peppers, scallions and toasted sesame seeds
  • Bama BBQ Chick: Honey BBQ base, bacon, smoked gouda and "Bama" white sauce
• Unique Apps and Sides: Highlights include Korean BBQ eggrolls with chicken sausage and "Pepper-dudes" (stuffed peppadews)
• Desserts: A curated selection of gourmet ice cream sandwiches from The Atomic Parlour (e.g., Dubai chocolate or cherry blossom)

Service

• Style: Casual counter service
• Ordering: Walk-ins are welcome, and online ordering is available directly via their website and Toast
• Expansion: A full bar program and expanded menu in second phase of opening

Amenities

• Patio: Outdoor seating is available; expanded patio forthcoming
• Visibility: An end-cap location with high visibility and easy access from both Brookhaven and Chamblee

Hours

• Opening in two phases and is set to fully open in the spring
• 4-9 p.m. Wednesday-Friday
• Noon to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Details for this article were compiled with the assistance of artificial intelligence and were reviewed by a Patch editor.