This article was updated Dec. 18 at 10:27 a.m. with new information on The Chastain restaurant.
In spite of the COVID-19 pandemic, four local restaurants opened recently or announced plans to add a new location.
Saito â Sushi, Steak and Cocktails
Saito â Sushi, Steak and Cocktails, a partnership between three restaurant veterans, is expected to open by the end of December.
Master sushi chef Saito Saito will once again join Stephen de Haan and Greg Grant, founders of Red Phone Booth and Amalfi Pizza restaurants, to open Saito â Sushi, Steak and Cocktails at 19 Andrew Young International Blvd. in downtown Atlanta.
âLocated downtown in the former Regensteinâs department store, the 2,200-square-foot restaurant will feature Pacific regional influence that truly inspires Saito as he utilizes fresh tropical fruits, balancing delicately with the freshest fish flown in daily to create magical rolls, sashimi that melts in your mouth, and other inspired dishes,â