A Florida-based Brazilian steakhouse is muscling into Dunwoody’s Perimeter Center, with Adega Gaucha set to take over the former Iron Hill Brewing space at Twelve24. The concept calls for roughly 8,000 square feet of dining space, seating for more than 250 guests, and an outdoor patio. The company is targeting a winter 2026–27 opening window and plans to bring its tableside rodízio churrasco service to North Atlanta.
What Now Atlanta reports co-founder Fabiano Borsato said that "Georgia felt like the obvious next move," citing steady demand from guests who travel between Florida and Georgia as a key reason for expanding. He also pointed to the roughly 120,000 Brazilians in the Atlanta consular region, a community he said made Dunwoody particularly appealing.
Where It Will Sit
The restaurant is slated for ground-floor retail space at 1224 Hammond Drive inside the 16-story Twelve24 development, right by the Dunwoody MARTA station and its connected Hyatt Place hotel. The site, long anchored by Iron Hill Brewing, gives Adega Gaucha built-in daytime traffic from nearby offices plus straightforward access from GA-400 and I-285. Those location and transit details come via Metro Atlanta CEO.
Design And Fit-Out
Adega Gaucha has tapped Aria Group as designer and architect of record for the Dunwoody build-out, signaling that this will be a polished, modern steakhouse rather than a bare-bones meat hall. Aria Group highlights a roster of national hospitality projects in its portfolio, which suggests the Dunwoody dining room will be laid out to handle both regular dinner service and private events.
What To Expect On The Menu
The Dunwoody location is set to feature Adega Gaucha’s Full Churrasco Experience, with continuous tableside carving of fire-roasted cuts, plus a Gourmet Table stocked with salads, hot dishes, and imported items. There will also be à la carte options and a full bar. The brand notes it can accommodate private dining and halal requests, positioning the restaurant to serve corporate groups during the week and larger gatherings on weekends. For more on the rodízio format and typical offerings, the chain’s FAQ lays it out at Adega Gaucha.
How It Fits The Market
Fogo de Chão already operates a Brazilian churrascaria just a few minutes away at 4671 Ashford Dunwoody Road, according to OpenTable, so local diners are not exactly strangers to all-you-can-eat skewers. Adega Gaucha’s perch inside Twelve24, surrounded by offices and linked to a hotel and transit hub, points to a strategy aimed at both weekday business traffic and destination dinners.
Timetable And Jobs
The opening timeline comes with a bit of a split screen. Metro Atlanta CEO lists a December 2026 debut and notes the project could generate more than 70 jobs, while the company told What Now Atlanta it is targeting January 2027. Taken together, that puts the launch squarely in the winter 2026–27 window, with hiring, reservations, and private-dining details expected as the date firms up.
What To Watch Next
Adega Gaucha says it will share official updates, job postings, and reservation information on its own channels as the opening gets closer. For the latest from the brand, including its newsroom and announcements, keep an eye on Adega Gaucha.
