Lazy Betty, a one-Michelin-star restaurant from Chef-Partners Ron Hsu and Aaron Phillips, is set to open on March 16, 2024, in its new Midtown space on the corner of Peachtree and 10th streets.
The move to Midtown comes five years after Lazy Betty’s initial brick-and-mortar opening in March 2019 in Atlanta’s Candler Park neighborhood. Hsu and Phillips met in 2011 while working at New York City’s acclaimed Le Bernardin and relocated to Atlanta to open the restaurant.
The new 4,300-square-foot space features a 70-seat main dining room anchored by an expansive bar lounge, a semi-private dining room and a private Chef’s Dining Room.
The semi-private dining room accommodates 30, while the private dining room can fit up to 18. For larger groups, the two rooms can be connected to seat 50. The Chef’s Dining Room features a hand-painted mural by Christina Kwan and a repurposed steel and glass window that provides a glimpse into the main dining room.
Kat Blue of Blue Lantern Studios designed Lazy Betty’s new space. Inspired by the principles of biophilic design, the restaurant is trimmed with manicured greenery and natural textures. Large windows fill the room with natural light, while earthy tones and organic materials will welcome guests.
The bar lounge is the focus upon entering and features lush plants along the back bar, brass and wood accents that provide texture and a hand-crafted birds sculpture installation by Jennifer Thoem. The main dining room showcases warm terracotta plaster paint on the walls, shades of teal velvet on banquettes and rich walnut and marble furnishings.
Each course can be presented with a wine pairing or zero-proof cocktail, or guests can order from the restaurant’s beverage book including cocktails, beer, wines by the glass and bottle, wine and spirits flights, dessert wines, zero-proof options and more. The team seeks spirits, beers and wines from small producers who are thoughtful about sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Lazy Betty and its team have received great acclaim across the country. Most recently, Lazy Betty was one of five restaurants in Atlanta to receive one Michelin star during the guide’s inaugural year in the city.
Reservations are available now.
