Buckhead’s long-quiet former Ocean Prime building may finally be waking up. After roughly a decade with the lights off, plans are in motion to bring Stix & Savor Asian Cuisine to 3102 Piedmont Road NE, a freestanding spot of about 8,800 square feet on a heavily trafficked stretch near Buckhead’s main dining corridor. If it opens as planned, the full-scale restaurant could put a major operation back on a block that has felt noticeably quieter since the mid-2010s.
Sale And Space
Planning documents and real-estate filings reviewed by Tomorrow's News Today Atlanta show the property changed hands in April for about $6.5 million. The site spans roughly 0.85 acres and is slated to house Stix & Savor. The structure itself checks in at around 8,800 square feet and has sat empty for years, with no tenants stepping in since Ocean Prime closed. So far, the available paperwork does not spell out what will be on the menu or when doors might officially open.
Who’s Opening It
The project is being led by Atlanta restaurateur Javarius Gay, who already runs several Midtown spots, including Prime on Peachtree, Prime Cigar and The Boiler, according to What Now Atlanta. The outlet reports the new restaurant will land amid established Buckhead heavyweights like Fogo de Chão, Kyma and Corner Cafe, tightening the cluster of destination dining along Piedmont. What Now Atlanta notes it sought comment from Gay but did not receive a response before publication. Given his track record with both lounges and full-service restaurants, Stix & Savor appears poised to chase a mix of dinner business and late-night energy.
What The Space Once Was
The building’s last major act was as home to Ocean Prime, the upscale steakhouse that closed in 2015 and left a glaring hole in Buckhead’s restaurant map, according to Tomorrow's News Today Atlanta. If Stix & Savor follows through, it would mark the first significant tenant to occupy the standalone property since Ocean Prime’s exit. Neighbors can likely expect to see renovation work, fresh signage and hiring activity as the project moves closer to an opening.
Next Steps
For now, key details like menu, operating hours and hiring timelines remain under wraps. Prospective diners and industry watchers will have to keep an eye on permit filings and official announcements for firm dates. Coverage will be updated as new information surfaces through city records or statements from the operator. In the meantime, Buckhead residents can watch for the early tells of a comeback at 3102 Piedmont Road NE, from utility activity to construction permits to any hint of new branding going up on the building.
