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New restaurants are on the verge of opening in Columbus

Stories by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer journalists, with AI summarization

Want to give your tastebuds something new to try? Two new restaurants are preparing to open their doors in Columbus with another eyeing the city as a new location.

The Mixed Dish Kitchen and Cocktails is planning to open its new location in north Columbus this October. Owner Mak Son aims to revitalize a concept that merges soul food with Cambodian and European influences.

Willi Shuckin’ Shack, a North Carolina-based oyster bar chain, be coming to Columbus? CEO Jonathan Weathington indicates that Columbus reflects the qualities they seek in a new site, as they search for a local franchisee.

Acropolis Taverna, a Greek cuisine chain from Tampa, plans to open its doors on Veterans Parkway, but an opening date has not yet been announced.

Read the stories below for more details on the restaurant news from July:

Exterior of the former Trevioli Italian Kitchen location at 7466 Blackmon Road in Columbus on July 7, 2025. By Brittany McGee

NO. 1: EX-TREVIOLI ITALIAN KITCHEN LOCATION TO BE REVIVED COLUMBUS RESTAURANT’S NEW HOME

“This is a total remodel,” the owner said. “I’m going to take my time with this because I want it to be how I envisioned it.” | Published July 9, 2025 | Read Full Story by Brittany McGee

Shuckin’ Shack, an oyster bar chain based in Carolina Beach, North Carolina, is developing plans to come to Columbus, Georgia. No official location has been confirmed as of publication.  By Shuckin' Shack

NO. 2: COULD COLUMBUS BE THE NEXT HOME OF THIS POPULAR SEAFOOD RESTAURANT? CEO SAYS YES

“I think Columbus mirrors a lot of the current cities that we’re already in,” the CEO said. “You got long-termers. There are good single-family homes. It’s a stable place. We love going into cities like that.” | Published July 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordyn Paul-Slater

Acropolis Taverna, a Greek cuisine restaurant chain based in Tampa, Florida, is preparing to open a new location at 6701 Veterans Parkway, Suite B. in Columbus. By Jordyn Paul-Slater

NO. 3: GREEK RESTAURANT CHAIN EXPANDING TO GEORGIA WITH NEW LOCATION IN COLUMBUS

It’s one of two new sites the Florida-based company is preparing to open. | Published July 22, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordyn Paul-SlGrater

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.