Dallas Foodie Planner

The go-to list of every hot Dallas restaurant opening for fall 2014 and beyond

Two Dallas foodies are sitting around talking. Of course they're feasting on a giant pile of bacon, because that's what foodies do, and they're chasing that with some craft beer.

One says to the other, "What are the new up-and-coming restaurants that are opening?" And the other says, "I do not know, but I wish there were a big list of every restaurant that's opening in Dallas-Fort Worth this fall, as well as whatever restaurants are coming for 2015, because I'm a planner type who wants to lock down my reservations."

It is for those two fantasy foodies that we devised this list. It begins with restaurants that are either newly opened or are opening soon, and it ends with restaurants opening in 2015.

OPEN NOW OR VERY SOON:

Al's #1 Italian Beef, drippy sandwiches from Chicago opening in Addison in November.

B B Bop Seoul Kitchen, one of three concepts under construction in a complex on Greenville Avenue next to Trader Joe's.

Bohemian Cafe, newly opened kolache shop on Greenville Avenue.

Bottega Italia, Italian market/cafe at Sylvan Thirty from chef Daniele Puleo, estimated to open in December.

Cafe Momentum, charitable restaurant concept spearheaded by chef Chad Houser, slated to open in December.

C Senor, newly opened stand selling Cuban sandwiches and tacos in the old El Padrino space in Oak Cliff.

Clark Food & Wine Co., Euro-American restaurant from chef Randall Warder; and C'Viche Tequila Bar, its adjoining ceviche bar, opening in November.

Cultivar Coffee, a second branch of coffee stand at Good 2 Go, newly opened in Denton.

Dallas Grilled Cheese Co., taking over the old Book Doctor space on Seventh Street in Oak Cliff, opening by end of the year.

Dish, a second location opening in the space that was previously Soleo, by end of year.

Eureka, burger chain from California opening in the 3700M building at West Village.

Gino's East, famed Chicago concept opening a location in Arlington in October.

Greenville Ave Bar and Grill, technically not new, it just re-opened in the old Londoner space.

Henry's Majestic, restaurant in old Acme F+B space featuring chef Roe Dileo, opening in mid-October.

Hypnotic Donuts, second branch of extreme-doughnut shop from East Dallas, newly opened in Denton.

Ivy Kitchen, newly opened restaurant at Look Cinemas in North Dallas from a team that includes one of the founders of Houston's.

Kenny's Burger Joint, newly opened at Lakeside Market in Plano.

Kessler Park Eating House, new concept from owners of Jonathon's Oak Cliff, opening in December.

Luscher's, the hot dog restaurant from The Grape chef-owner Brian Luscher, opening by end of the year.

Modmarket, healthy chain opening three branches around DFW, including Flower Mound (already open), Plano (about to open) and Dallas (open in 2015).

Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom, opening in the rather doomed Mockingbird Taproom space in November.

Oso Food & Wine, new restaurant at Preston and Forest from restaurateur Michael Cox.

Project Pie, quick-pizza concept with at least three branches on the way, in Preston Center (already open), Greenville Avenue and by SMU.

Public School 214, high-end gastropub from Los Angeles opening in the West Village by December.

Rapscallion, sibling of Boulevardier is one of three restaurants going into a complex on Greenville Avenue next to Trader Joe's.

Righteous Foods, "healthy" restaurant from Fort Worth chef Lanny Lancarte, opening in his old Alta Cocina space in October.

Rodeo Goat, Fort Worth-born burger concept, opening second branch in Dallas' Design District by the end of the year.

Small Brewpub, upstart brewery-restaurant in Oak Cliff with former FT33 chef Misti Norris opening in November.

Smoke, meat-centric restaurant near Belmont Hotel, opening second branch in Plano in November.

TNT Tacos and Tequila, sibling of Blue Mesa Grill set to open in the Quadrangle this fall.

Yard House, "modern public" concept from Darden with many beers on tap, opening in Addison on October 29.

Yucatan Taco Stand, joining B B Bop and Rapscallion in a complex on Greenville Avenue next to Trader Joe's.

COMING IN 2015:

Armoury D.E., restaurant-bar with craft beer and crafty food going into the old Kettle Art space in January.

Braindead Brewing, Deep Ellum brewpub from savvy beer team Jeff Fryman, Sam Wynne and Drew Huerter.

Buzzbrews, another branch of the 24-hour mini-chain, opening in Lakewood in the old Mecca space.

Blue Sushi, small Nebraska sushi chain with branch in Fort Worth expands to Dallas' Preston Hollow Village.

Dee Lincoln Steak Bar, going into La Duni spot in Shops of Highland Park.

Jack's Modern Southern Kitchen, opening at Dallas Farmers Market.

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, food and craft beer, opening first Texas location in Addison at Village on the Parkway in summer 2015.

Londoner, going in Mid-Elm Lofts building in downtown Dallas.

Mudhen, restaurant and beer garden from Shannon Wynne, opening near Dallas Farmers Market.

Mudsmith, second branch going in Mid-Elm Lofts building in downtown Dallas.

Nammi and Coolhaus, with banh mi and ice cream sandwiches, opening at Dallas Farmers Market.

Pakpao, two more branches of Asian restaurant from owners of Oak, at Walnut Hill and 75, and in Plano.

Palmieri Cafe, Italian coffee shop with gelato, pastries and coffee opening at Dallas Farmers Market.

Pie Tap Workshop + Bar, pizzeria from Mooyah team opening on Henderson Ave.

Remedy, sibling to HG Sply Co. with former Grape chef Danyele McPherson.

Rex's Seafood and Market, second branch of North Dallas market-restaurant, opening at Dallas Farmers Market.

Southpaw's Organic Grill, going in Mid-Elm Lofts building in downtown Dallas.

Spork, "roadside eatery" in a former Sonic from chef Eric Justice and the team behind Smoke.

Stocks & Bondy, soup 'n' sandwich spot opening at Dallas Farmers Market.

Ten, ramen shop from Tei An chef Teiichi Sakurai, opening at Sylvan Thirty.

Town Hearth, chef Nick Badovinus' restaurant in the Design District in March 2015.

Uchi Dallas, restaurant from famed Austin chef Tyson Cole, opening on Maple Ave.

Verts Kebap, Austin chain with the gyro-like meat sandwich known as the doner kebap, opening at Preston Hollow Village.

Whisk Crêpes Café, fast-casual creperie opening at Sylvan Thirty.

Wild Salsa, second branch of upscale Mexican restaurant, opening in Fairview.

Chef Danyele McPherson of Remedy, slated to open in 2015 on Greenville Avenue.

Photo courtesy of Remedy

Chef Danyele McPherson of Remedy, slated to open in 2015 on Greenville Avenue.

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Frisco News

High-profile Dallas restaurant to open in Frisco's Firefly Park

Frenchie

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Two high-profile Dallas-Fort Worth food & beverage concepts are headed to Frisco: That includes Frenchie, an all-day Dallas cafe from Travis Street Hospitality, and Second Rodeo Brewing, a Fort Worth brewery and garden from Jason Boso (Truck Yard).

According to a release, the two restaurants will open locations at the Shops at Firefly Park, a 217-acre mixed-use development by Wilks Development at 8000 McKinney Rd., at the nexus of US Hwy. 380 and the Dallas North Tollway that's been in the works since 2022.

In addition to the restaurants, Woodhouse Spa, a luxury spa chain with 90-plus locations across 25 states, will also open a location.

The trio will join Tyler's, a Texas-based sportswear retailer which will open a location on the ground floor of Aurora, the 18-story residential high-rise. This brings phase one at The Shops at Firefly Park to 41 percent leased, with an additional 29 percent under LOI and lease agreements still to come.

Frenchie
Frenchie is the concept from Travis Street Hospitality (Knox Bistro, Georgie, Rose Cafe), created by Stephan Courseau and Daniele Garcia, which made its debut in 2025 with a first location in North Dallas, taking over the long-occupied Corner Bakery space at 8420 Preston Center Plaza.

Frenchie is described as a quintessential French brasserie — a casual, everyday restaurant serving an all-day menu of French comfort food: crepes, rillettes, quiche, poulet rôti, tartare de boeuf, salade Parisienne, and pâtes au pistou. In the morning, coffee and croissants. At lunch, burgers and onion soup. At dinner, steak frites and profiteroles.

The Dallas location spotlights small French wineries, while cocktails include a "freezer martini" — custom bottled and pre-chilled by Travis Street Hospitality’s Executive Mixologist, Mario Martinez, exclusively for Frenchie.

"Firefly Park was an opportunity not to be missed," says Travis Street Hospitality founder Stephan Courseau in a statement. "The vision of a high-end, family-oriented development in fast-growing Frisco checked all the boxes for our concept."

Second Rodeo Brewing
Second Rodeo is an indoor/outdoor destination created by Boso, known for live music, on-site brewing, and an approachable menu. The concept made its debut at Mule Alley at 122 E. Exchange Ave. in the Fort Worth Stockyards in September 2021.

Boso had already brought the Austin-style beer garden concept to Dallas with the 2013 opening of Truck Yard off Greenville Avenue, went the next step with Second Rodeo by adding a beer brewing component as well. There are now Truck Yard locations in Fort Worth's Alliance, Richardson, The Colony, and Oklahoma City, but this will be only the second Second Rodeo.

At the Fort Worth location, food consists of dressed-up cheesesteaks and chicken wings, plus cocktails and Texas beer. The space has an enclosed patio with retractable roof, entertainment stage, small dance floor, with live music every day plus outdoor games and a giant swing.

Woodhouse Spa
Offerings include spa treatments, facials, body therapies, sleep-focused services, and nail care. There are currently two Dallas-area locations, at Mockingbird Station and in Plano at Legacy Town Center.

All three tenants are scheduled to open in Fall 2027 — part of Firefly Park's first phase, which will include retail, residential, office, and hotel components.

Upon full buildout, Firefly Park will feature 4 million square feet of Class AA office space, 400,000 square feet of retail, dining, and entertainment, 1,200 hotel rooms, 230 townhomes, and 1,970 residential units, anchored by a 45-acre signature park with pond, trails, water features, and event programming

"With the addition of Second Rodeo, Frenchie, and Woodhouse Spa, we are continuing to curate a vibrant and intentional experience in Frisco," says Wilks Development president & CEO Kyle Wilks in a statement. "Firefly Park will be a place people return to again and again—whether to dine, unwind, connect, or explore."

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