Atlas Restaurant Group Unveils Sleek New Baltimore Headquarters

The company's two-floor office space in Fells Point blends modern design with historic touches.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Atlas Restaurant Group has opened its new headquarters in Baltimore's Fells Point neighborhood, occupying two floors of the historic E.J. Codd Co. building. The 15,000-square-foot space features a blend of modern design and nods to the company's past, including charred beams from a previous fire, a sign from H&S Bakery (owned by CEO Alex Smith's grandfather), and repurposed elements from the group's former restaurants Pazo and Bar Vasquez.

Why it matters

The new headquarters represents Atlas Restaurant Group's continued growth and investment in Baltimore, where the company was founded. The space reflects the group's ambition to push the business forward while honoring its local roots and history.

The details

The two-floor headquarters includes modern offices, conference rooms, and event spaces. Remnants of the building's past tenants can be found throughout, such as a private dining room from the former Pazo restaurant that is now an Atlas conference room, and artwork from the short-lived Bar Vasquez. The space also features a taxidermied alligator killed by CEO Alex Smith, dubbed 'Atlas the Alligator'.

  • Atlas Restaurant Group opened its new Baltimore headquarters in March 2026.

The players

Atlas Restaurant Group

A Baltimore-based hospitality group that owns and operates numerous restaurants in the city and surrounding region.

Alex Smith

The CEO of Atlas Restaurant Group and grandson of John Paterakis Sr., the former owner of H&S Bakery.

E.J. Codd Co. Building

The historic building in Baltimore's Fells Point neighborhood that now houses Atlas Restaurant Group's new headquarters.

Pazo

A former restaurant operated by Atlas Restaurant Group that closed in 2016.

Bar Vasquez

A restaurant that replaced Pazo but closed in 2021.

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The takeaway

Atlas Restaurant Group's new headquarters in Baltimore's historic Fells Point neighborhood reflects the company's commitment to its local roots while also positioning it for future growth. The blending of modern design and nods to the building's past underscores Atlas' desire to honor its history while innovating for the future.