ATLANTA, GA  – February 5, 2026 – CIM Group and Centennial Yards Company announced today that iconic Atlanta steakhouse Chops Lobster Bar has signed a 13,000-square-foot restaurant lease at Centennial Yards, the $5 billion, 50-acre mixed-use redevelopment transforming Downtown Atlanta.

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Recognized by numerous publications as one of the top 10 steakhouses in the country, Chops Lobster Bar has been known for its exceptional food and best-in-class hospitality for more than 35 years. Chops Lobster Bar Downtown, the brand’s second location in Georgia, is anticipated to open in late 2026 in the Entertainment District at Centennial Yards.

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The Entertainment District will span approximately 470,000 square feet within the Centennial Yards 50-acre development and is expected to revitalize underutilized land in the heart of Downtown Atlanta into a hub with immersive venues, dining, retail, and hospitality, adjacent to Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena. With major tenants like Live Nation and Cosm already announced, the district is set to become one of the premier destinations in the United States for live entertainment and culinary experiences.

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“Chops is more than a restaurant – it’s an Atlanta institution. It’s not just the exceptional food and service that make it iconic, but the memories it creates – celebrations, relationships and once-in-a-lifetime moments,” said Brian McGowan, President at Centennial Yards. “This is why we are excited about what owners Pano and Niko Karatassos will add to what we are building at Centennial Yards – a new place for people to have unique experiences.”

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