Adega Gaucha plans first Georgia restaurant in Dunwoody

Adega Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse will open its first Georgia location in December 2026 at Twelve24 in Dunwoody, marking the brand’s first expansion beyond Florida. The project aims to bring its churrasco and rodizio format to Perimeter Center and is expected to create more than 70 jobs.

Why it matters: - Adega Gaucha’s Dunwoody opening is the brand’s first step outside Florida and its most important growth milestone to date. - The restaurant adds a new upscale Brazilian steakhouse option in Atlanta’s Perimeter Center, one of metro Atlanta’s busiest dining and business districts. - The project is expected to create more than 70 jobs in the Dunwoody area.

What happened: - Adega Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse announced plans to open at 1224 Hammond Drive in Dunwoody’s Twelve24 mixed-use development in December 2026. - The location will occupy the former Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant space. - The Dunwoody restaurant will be the company’s first Georgia site and its first restaurant outside Florida. - The company has opened locations in Orlando, Kissimmee and Deerfield Beach since 2021.

The details: - Twelve24 is a 16-story, 345,000-square-foot mixed-use property in Perimeter Center, Atlanta’s largest office submarket. - The site has direct access to the Dunwoody MARTA station through an elevated skybridge. - Twelve24 is connected to the adjacent Hyatt Place Atlanta Perimeter Center, a 176-room hotel. - Nearby Class A office space, hotel demand, outdoor terraces and access to GA-400 and I-285 shaped the site selection. - Adega Gaucha said the restaurant will feature its Full Churrasco Experience with rotating fire-grilled cuts including Picanha, Beef Ancho, Filet Mignon and Lamb Chops. - The dining format will also include a Gourmet Table with fresh salads, Brazilian sides and imported delicacies. - The Dunwoody restaurant will add an à la carte menu for lunch, bar dining and more casual visits. - The restaurant is planned for about 250 or more guests across the bar and dining room, plus additional patio seating. - Planned amenities include private and semi-private dining rooms, a curated wine program, handcrafted cocktails, full lunch and dinner service, group dining accommodations, halal meats on request and valet parking. - Adega Gaucha has hired Aria Group as designer and architect of record for the project. - Aria Group was founded in 1989, is headquartered in the Chicago area and has completed more than 3,000 hospitality projects. - Aria Group’s portfolio includes Cooper’s Hawk, STK Steakhouse, Del Frisco’s and P.F. Chang’s.

Between the lines: - The Twelve24 site gives Adega Gaucha a high-visibility entry into a dense market with office, hotel and transit traffic. - The mix of rodizio service, à la carte options and private dining suggests the brand is aiming at both destination diners and business or group events. - The company is positioning Dunwoody as a test case for a broader out-of-state expansion strategy. - Adega Gaucha has built an award-winning profile in Florida, including OpenTable Diners’ Choice, Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice and Best of Florida Awards recognition in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

What's next: - Adega Gaucha said reservations, private dining inquiries, group booking requests and hiring information will be released in the coming months. - The company is evaluating additional locations in other states that match its hospitality standards and guest experience goals. - Adega Gaucha Dunwoody is scheduled to open in December 2026 at 1224 Hammond Drive in Perimeter Center. - More information is available on the company’s website and on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok and X.