A Virginia-Highland institution is closing its doors, with a Mediterranean restaurant set to take its place.

American Roadhouse announced on its Facebook page that it will close Sunday, with Truva Turkish Kitchen slated to open in its place.

The restaurant opened in 1989 at 842 North Highland Ave. An AJC article described at as “a red-white and blue faux-diner concept offering "Breakfast, Burgers, Blue Plates."”

Muzo Saritas, who purchased American Roadhouse in 2016, also owns an original location of Truva, Cuts steakhouse and Metro Cafe Diner, all located in downtown Atlanta, in addition to a Metro Cafe Diner in Stone Mountain, Tommorow's News Today reports. 

The conversion is anticipated to take place in the next couple of months.

Saritas has also reportedly signed a lease for the space at 772 North Highland Ave. NE, previously occupied by J&J Bourbon Bar.

The AJC has reached out to Saritas for more information.

RELATED:

Read more stories like this by liking Atlanta Restaurant Scene on Facebook, following @ATLDiningNews on Twitter and @ajcdining on Instagram.

About the Author

Featured

In this file photo from October 2024, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in San Diego. The Braves and Soler, who now plays for the Los Angeles Angels, face a lawsuit by a fan injured at a 2021 World Series game at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Credit: Jason.Getz@ajc.com