Sandy Springs steakhouse closes after 2 years in business

After two and a half years in business, MAYA Steaks & Seafood in Sandy Springs has closed its doors for good.

The American steakhouse, located at 152 Roswell Road, announced the closing on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/MAYAsteaks/photos/a.342601375927201.1073741828.319529278234411/719640474889954/?type=3&theater

MAYA Steaks & Seafood opened in January 2015 as a steakhouse with Mediterranean influences created by chef-restaurateur Mimmo Alboumeh.

Explore Chef Alboumeh will now turn his focus to his other dining concept, Red Pepper Taqueria, which has locations in Buckhead and Decatur.

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