Dallas’ Most Recent Restaurant Openings and Closings

Dallas’ restaurant scene is massive and always changing, so the question of where to eat can sometimes feel daunting. It’s tempting to bypass scrolling through pages of Google results and just go to the same place you went last week (and maybe also the week before that).

With all due respect to the familiar favorites, you owe it to yourself and to up-and-coming businesses to branch out. Here are some of the buzziest new restaurants and bars that have opened in Dallas this past month and some that have closed.

Abby’s Bagels

1915 Greenville Ave.

Dallas has been honing its craft when it comes to the art of the bagel in recent years and this new spot in Lower Greenville is a welcome addition. The shop has a solid selection of bagels, ranging from chocolate chip to jalapeño cheddar and “everything” in between as well as 17 different kinds of spreads. There’s never been a better time to be a bagel enthusiast in Dallas.

Aviators WIng House and Craft Cocktails

2851 Plano Parkway, No. 270  The Colony

This new concept in The Colony is taking the simple formula of wings and drinks to new heights. The sleek and stylish interior is a first-class environment to partake in their wings, sandwiches and cocktails while watching a game on one of the many TV screens. They’re just taking off, with a soft opening menu being limited to dinner items, but when the full menu launches, the sky will be the limit. Did we mention the restaurant is airplane-themed?

Birdie’s Eastside

6221 E. Mockingbird Lane

Housed in a former Luby’s on East Mockingbird, this concept from Jon Alexis, the restaurateur behind Ramble Room, TJ’s Seafood and Escondido among others, offers laidback American dining with wings, wraps and burgers. The decor of Birdie’s Eastside is inspired by Marfa, meaning it strikes a balance between the stark aridity of the desert and the hipster whimsy of your favorite local record store. That’s a vibe we can always get behind.

B-Side Coffee

2105 S. Edgefield Ave.

Located in the former location of Peaberry Coffee, B-Side Coffee is the latest business to open in the up-and-coming Elmwood neighborhood. This new spot will serve coffee drinks made with products from Big Bend Coffee Roasters out of Marfa as well as sandwiches and pastries. They also stay open into the evening, hoping to double as a dessert spot for people grabbing dinner in the area.

Cenzo’s Pizza & Deli

1700 W. Tenth St.

This new pizza joint opened in January almost two years after it was announced and the wait was very much worth it. Housed inside a remodeled 1930s gas station, Cenzo’s offers a charming selection of pies named after Dallas streets, such as Edgefield, Waverly and Rosemont, as well as appetizers and wings.

Columbian Country Club

3314 Ross Ave.

Named after the historic Jewish country club established in Dallas in 1891, Columbian Country Club pays homage to glamorous and exclusive country clubs of the past with its lush, 1930s-inspired decor. The menu offers a robust selection of cocktails, Champagne and wine as well as caviar, cobbled eggs and Parmesan bagels.

Henry’s Majestic

2303 Pittman St.

The popular restaurant and brunch spot was forced to find a new home after 18 years when its previous Uptown location was sold, but we’re pleased to report that Henry’s Majestic is back and better than ever. The new iteration in West Dallas carries over some old favorites, such as its fan-favorite marrow-spiked burger, and makes use of its new, 2-acre space, hosting live music, DJs and karaoke.

Jack Ruby’s Saloon & Grill

1710 N. Record St.

Located in the West End, Jack Ruby’s serves bar food such as hot dogs, burgers and nachos as well as an extensive liquor selection and is dutifully themed after the convicted murder whom it is named for. But the real question on everyone’s mind is, “Is this new spot a threat to Lee Harvey’s in The Cedars?” Probably not, but it sure is fun to imply.

Liam’s Steakhouse

1713 N. Market St.

Combining Mediterranean flavors with American steakhouse favorites, Liam’s Steakhouse is the latest concept from Jay Kahn, who owns three other restaurants in the West End. The menu includes standards such as steak, seafood and kebabs and also boasts the bougiest kids’ menu we’ve ever seen. If your little foodie’s palate is too sophisticated for chicken tenders and grilled cheese, you can bring them to Liam’s and order them kofta kebab sliders served on a gourmet bun. This delights us.

The Mayor’s House by Selda

635 N. Zang Blvd

This offshoot of Selda’s Mediterranean Grill is housed inside a house built in 1910 and owned by former Dallas Mayor George Sergeant, hence the name. Located within walking distance of Bishop Arts District, The Mayor’s House by Selda offers a menu of rich Turkish cuisine such as fried cauliflower, lamb shank and spinach feta pide.

Milk · Cream

1929 Greenville Ave.

This concept recently moved to Lower Greenville proper from Ross Avenue to join the neighborhood’s booming doughnut scene. Milk · Cream elevates the humble doughnut with a simple but ingenious twist: make it an ice cream sandwich and top it off with some cereal. This spot is a nightmare for dentists (or a boon) and a dream for the rest of us.

Nando’s Peri Peri

5100 Belt Line Road, No. 728, Addison

This South African chain has found success worldwide since it first opened in 1987. With this new location in Addison, Texas is finally getting to see what all the hubbub is about. The menu boasts a wide array of chicken-based dishes served in a variety of serving sizes and spice levels. South African art is also incorporated into every facet of the interior, from the walls to the back of the menus.

The Ramyun Library

1060 Frankford Rd., No. 216, Carrollton

Prepare to be dazzled by a wall-to-wall selection of Korean instant noodles. In addition to the eye-catching display, which does call to mind a tastier version of that library from Beauty and the Beast, this new addition to Koreatown’s vibrant restaurant scene also serves kimchi, fried fish cakes and dumplings and a variety of flavored milk and lemonades.

The Spelled Milk

712 W. Davis St.

This place should be prescribed by doctors to patients experiencing a critical shortage of whimsy in their systems. It could save lives. The Spelled Milk is a cereal bar and ice cream lounge with more than 100 different kinds of cereal, including curated combinations for customers who understandably can’t decide, as well as ice cream, milkshakes, pastries and coffee. If you grew up with parents who didn’t let you eat sugar, your inner child will be healed here.

CLOSINGS

Isla & Co.

408 W. Eighth St.

This Aussie-influenced spot will unfortunately close its doors on Feb. 11. A standout Bishop Arts brunch spot and our pick for best fish and chips in 2023,  the restaurant described its closure beautifully in its farewell email to customers: “Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.” We don’t know if that really applies to food (there’s nothing worse than craving something you know you can never have again), but they were loved and will be missed.

Lawry’s the Prime Rib

6630 Snider Plaza

After 40 years, Lawry’s The Prime Rib will close for good at the end of March. Lawry’s held a special place in the heart of Dallas diners thanks to its iconic prime rib dip sandwiches, its charming retro vibe and the fact that (according to legend) they invented valet parking. That’s a legacy most restaurants can only dream of.