Yalda

Yalda is a Persian restaurant with locations in Sandy Springs and West Midtown, Atlanta. The West Midtown location, situated at 980 Howell Mill Road, Unit 4, opened on August 18, 2023. It features an airy space with industrial beams, lush greenery, Middle Eastern-style fixtures, and a sidewalk-facing bar. The menu offers Persian dishes along with Turkish and Lebanese influences, including charred octopus with parsnip purée, grouper with fava bean and dill rice, yogurt and beet dip, and a veal cutlet sandwich. The full bar serves craft cocktails, beer, and wine. Operating hours are Monday–Thursday: 4:00 PM–10:00 PM; Friday: 11:30 AM–2:45 PM and 4:00 PM–11:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM–2:45 PM and 4:00 PM–11:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM–2:45 PM and 4:00 PM–10:00 PM.