ATLANTA, GA — Charleston’s vibrant food scene has officially expanded into metro Atlanta, bringing some of the Holy City’s beloved restaurants to the area. Six iconic Charleston restaurants now have locations across the metro, offering everything from fresh oysters and sushi to Texas-style brisket and shrimp and grits.
The restaurants, first reported by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, include a wide variety of dining experiences, each reflecting Charleston’s diverse culinary culture:
- The Daily Cafe (Buckhead, Inman Park, and West Midtown)
- O-Ku (Howell Mill Road)
- Lewis Barbecue (Piedmont Avenue)
- Oak Steakhouse (Avalon, Alpharetta)
- Indaco (Ponce de Leon Avenue)
- Brown Dog Eatery (Downtown Carrollton)
Why Atlanta?
For Indigo Road founder Steve Palmer, expanding into Atlanta was a natural progression for his Charleston-based concepts like Oak, Indaco, and O-Ku. He explained that these restaurants were a perfect fit for Atlanta’s diverse neighborhoods. Lewis Barbecue’s general manager, Taj Kelly, added that finding the right spot on the Atlanta BeltLine took years of searching, making this move a well-thought-out decision.
What To Order
For those visiting these new outposts, here are some must-try dishes:
- Indaco’s Atlanta menu offers Italian comfort food perfect for a weekend brunch, including panettone French toast, burrata Benedict, and a crispy chicken biscuit with seasonal jam.
- Oak Steakhouse focuses on surf-and-turf, featuring a raw bar spread with oysters, lobster, and shrimp — a highlight on its Atlanta menu.
- The Daily cafes are perfect for breakfast or lunch, serving up baked breads, fresh tortillas, and seasonal produce for quick bites and coffee runs.
- Lewis Barbecue’s Atlanta location brings Central Texas-style brisket, served by the pound with Texas Hot Guts sausage and sides like green chile corn pudding.
- O-Ku on Howell Mill specializes in sushi and seafood, offering omakase, crudo flights, and à la carte sashimi.
- Brown Dog Eatery in Carrollton keeps it Lowcountry with its famous Geechie Boy shrimp and grits, topped with andouille sausage and a Creole tomato jus.
Strategic Locations Across Atlanta
These Charleston restaurants are spread out across metro Atlanta, hitting both in-town hotspots and suburban areas to ensure steady foot traffic and accessibility to locals and visitors alike. Locations include:
- O-Ku in West Midtown (Howell Mill)
- Indaco along the BeltLine corridor (Ponce)
- Oak in Avalon, Alpharetta
- Lewis Barbecue near Ansley Mall (Piedmont)
- The Daily in Buckhead, Inman Park, and West Midtown
- Brown Dog Eatery in Carrollton
A Lowcountry Crawl in Atlanta
For anyone missing the flavors of Charleston, this is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a Lowcountry-style food crawl in a single weekend. Whether you’re craving fresh seafood or classic Southern barbecue, Atlanta now has a slice of Charleston waiting for you.
Note: Menus and service styles may vary slightly from location to location, so it’s always a good idea to check each restaurant’s Atlanta page before heading out.
