Chops Lobster Bar to Open Second Atlanta Location

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Chops Lobster Bar, a popular Atlanta steakhouse from Buckhead Life Restaurant Group, will open a second location in the city's Centennial Yards development later this year. The new 13,000-square-foot downtown outpost will offer fresh seafood and USDA Prime aged beef in a warm, wood-paneled dining room designed by renowned restaurant designer Pat Kuleto.

Why it matters

The expansion of Chops Lobster Bar to Centennial Yards, a major mixed-use development in downtown Atlanta, signals the continued growth and evolution of the city's dining scene. As a well-established brand, Chops' decision to open a second location underscores the appeal and vibrancy of Atlanta's urban core.

The details

The new Chops Lobster Bar location at 85 Centennial Olympic Park Drive NW will be 13,000 square feet and feature the same menu of fresh seafood and USDA Prime aged beef as the original Buckhead restaurant. The dining room will have a similar warm, wood-paneled aesthetic designed by Pat Kuleto, who has worked on iconic Atlanta restaurants like the Buckhead Diner.

• Chops Lobster Bar's second location is set to open later this year in 2026.

What’s next

The new Chops Lobster Bar location is expected to open in Centennial Yards later this year, joining the existing Buckhead restaurant as the brand expands its footprint in Atlanta.