Three new locally owned restaurants are coming soon to the Capital City from familiar names in the restaurant world.

Let's take a quick look at each restaurant, their opening dates, and what you can expect to see on their menus.

Opening date: Coming soon

The Dragon Room is a Pan-Asian Cocktail Bar from Kristian Niemi, who also owns Black Rooster in West Columbia and Bourbon on Main Street. The new restaurant has hosted several pop-up events where local foodies have lined up before opening for a taste of what’s to come. Everything from the Lobster Rangoon to the "Bulgogi Joe" has been a hit. The restaurant is currently hiring.

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Opening date: June 2023

Soda Citizens Chelsea Ford, Jessica Ochoa, and Will Green, all experienced in the local food scene, are teaming up to open The Hoot — a new bar and restaurant coming to the Rosewood neighborhood. The menu will lean toward serving plant-based bar food with a Southern flair.

Opening Date: August 2023

Korean BBQ, or KBBQ , is entering the downtown dining scene with a new spot on Main Street, across from the Arcade Mall. Sean Kim, owner of 929 Kitchen and Bar and Charlotte's MOA, and Matt Shannon, bar manager at 929, plan for their new restaurant to provide an upscale experience. Think: similar to Hall's Chophouse and Smoked.