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Holiday Dining

Dallas restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day 2023 for dining-in meals

Teresa Gubbins
Oct 24, 2023 | 2:05 pm
Turkey dinner

Turkey dinner

Thanksgiving

The holiday season is upon us, and the first sign is this list of Dallas restaurants and their 2023 Thanksgiving offerings. This list includes everything from fine-dining family meals to glorious brunch spreads to single-plate specials.

What this list does not include is to-go or take-out. That's in a separate list for the uncivilized people who won't sit down for a nice dinner. You can find that list here.

These are the places you can go and visit and eat at on Thanksgiving Day which this year falls on November 23. This list will continue to grow as additions get made, right up until the holiday.

Here's where to get Thanksgiving 2023 in Dallas:

Andreas Steakhouse. 3-course meal includes choices from deviled eggs with caviar, butternut squash soup, Waldorf salad, turkey, prime rib, sea bass, truffle boursin mashed potatoes, green beans Almondine, cheesecake, limoncello-mascarpone cake, bread pudding, apple pie, Key lime pie, pumpkin pie. $45, or $20 for 12 and under. 11 am-9 pm. 469-675-0245.

Andrew’s American Pizza Kitchen. Open with regular menu 11 am-8 pm. 469-825-6500.

Asador. Renaissance Hotel restaurant will serve a buffet with choices from butternut squash salad, pumpkin risotto, cheese plate, turkey, gravy, cranberry chutney, jalapeño sausage cornbread dressing, lobster mac & cheese, Texas pecan tartlet, pumpkin cheesecake. $75, or $38 for 12 and under 10 am-3 pm with final seating at 3 pm. 214-267-4815.

Bar Louie. All five locations in Allen, Arlington, Park Lane, Irving, and DFW Airport Terminal D will be open 4 pm-2 am with regular menu and full bar featuring a limited-edition Fall Spiced Old Fashioned with Maker's Mark bourbon, pumpkin spice, orange bitters, orange peel, and cinnamon stick.

Blue Mesa. Signature brunch with street taco bar, omelet station, waffles, brisket, red chile salmon, mimosas, coffee, tea, orange juice, and soft drinks, plus roast turkey, smoked brisket with chimichurri, red chile glazed ham, grilled salmon, cranberry-jalapeño relish, southwest stuffing, mashed and sweet potatoes, green beans, cinnamon roasted butternut squash, and a variety of pies. 9 am-3 pm. $35, or $10 for 12 and under. Addison 972-934-0165, Fort Worth 817-332-6372, Plano 214-387-4407.

Brio Italian Grille. 3-course meal feast includes turkey, gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, spicy italian sausage stuffing, seasonal vegetable, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie, plus limited menu of Italian specialties such as pasta Brio, lobster & shrimp fettuccine, and Gorgonzola beef medallions. $45, or $25 for 12 and under. 11 am-8 pm. Watters Creek 214-884-3920.

Buca de Beppo. Family-style feast includes choice of Caesar or mixed greens choice of spaghetti marinara, fettuccine alfredo, or penne alla vodka. sliced turkey, gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, spicy italian sausage stuffing, seasonal vegetable, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. plus limited menu of Italian specialties. Small $105 feeds 3, large $160 feeds 5. 11 am-8 pm. Park Lane Dallas 214-361-8462, Frisco 972-668-3287, Southlake 817-749-6262.

Capital Grille. Special Thanksgiving plate includes turkey, brioche stuffing, French green beans, cranberry-pear chutney, $55, or $20 for 12 and under. Regular dinner menu also available. 11 am-8 pm. Dallas 214-303-0500, Plano 972-398-2221.

Carbone Dallas. Regular menu with choices from Caesar alla ZZ, spicy rigatoni vodka, carrot cake, and lemon cheesecake. 1–9 pm. 469-290-6009.

Carbone Vino. Regular menu with pastas, pizza, gelato. 1-8 pm. 469-290-6009.

City Works Eatery and Pour House. Frisco restaurant is serving two dinner options: Turkey or prime rib, with mashed potatoes, asparagus, corn casserole, Brussels sprouts, green bean casserole, maple-glazed carrots, au gratin potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and rolls. $40-55, or $20 for 12 and under. 12-6 pm. 469-850-1850.

Cowboy Chicken. Rotisserie chicken chain is serving two Thanksgiving items through Christmas Day: Turkey Plate, a perfectly portioned meal with sliced turkey breast, side, stuffing, and roll for $12; Gobbler sandwich with sliced turkey, cranberry sauce, cranberry aioli, stuffing, and smoked Gouda on a brioche bun for $13. A Rotisserie Turkey Package includes turkey, Twice Baked Potaters, green beans, stuffing, dinner rolls, and peach cobbler and feeds 8-10, for $150. At nine area locations including Dallas, Fort Worth, Frisco, Irving, Forney, Carrollton, Wylie, and Denton.

The Crescent Club. Buffet brunch includes includes breakfast pastries, carving station with turkey and prime rib, pistachio-crusted salmon, omelet & French toast stations, build-your-own salad, charcuterie, and seafood display. $155 or $65 for 12 and under. 10:30 am-3 pm. 214-871-3200.

Cru. 3-course dinner includes amuse of butternut squash & burrata bruschetta, lobster-saffron risotto, pumpkin ricotta tortelloni, and entree choice of turkey breast with the fixings, braised short rib, or salmon with lump crab, and pumpkin cheesecake or apple streusel pie for dessert. $55, or $28 for 12 and under. 12-9 pm. At all four locations: West Village Dallas, Shops at Legacy Plano, Watters Creek Allen, and Shops at Clearfork Fort Worth.

Cut and Bourbon. Restaurant at Live! by Loews-Arlington hosts brunch buffet with Thanksgiving classics in addition to regular a la carte menu with the addition of a Turkey plate at dinner. $49, or $25 children 12 and under. 7 am-3 pm. 682-277-4900.

Dakota's Steakhouse. 3-course menu with choices from delicata & Asian pear salad, wild mushroom risotto, clam chowder, scallops, filet mignon, turkey, lamb chops, halibut, Brussels sprouts, cornbread stuffing, and honey glazed carrots. Desserts include mini pumpkin pies, caramel pecan tarts, and spiced apple cake. 10:35 am-3:45 pm. $75 or $37 for 12 and under. 214-740-4001.

Del Frisco's Grille. 3-course meal includes choices from butternut squash bisque, Caesar salad, turkey with mashed potatoes, apple-sausage stuffing, green beans, gravy, cranberry sauce, and choice of pumpkin pie or apple berry cobbler, $52; or a Thanksgiving plate, minus the starter and dessert, $30. 11 am-8 pm. Plano 469-661-8012, Fort Worth 817-887-9900, Southlake 817-410-3777.

Dolce Riviera. Thanksgiving buffet with chef attended stations, omelet bar, bruschetta bar, carving station, and dessert station with choices from French toast, pancakes with blistered blueberries, salmon, creamed spinach, sweet potato casserole, mac & cheese with cavatappi pasta and cacio pepe sauce, haricot vert with bechamel and crispy onions, and cornbread stuffing with red peppers and Mia Nonna sausage. 10 am–43 pm. $85, or $39 for 12 and under. Reservations require a $50 deposit, refundable until November 20. 469-458-6623.

Dragonfly. Restaurant at Hotel Zaza has a special menu with onion tart, pumpkin butternut squash bisque, turkey with mashed potato, green beans, cornbread dressing, cranberry, & Parker House rolls, pork chop with sweet potato casserole Brussels sprouts, & Parker House rolls, caramel apple pie, and sticky pudding. Prices a la carte.

Ebb & Flow. Both locations in Deep Ellum and Plano will be open 3 pm-2 am, serving regular full menu. Dallas 972-913-2322, Plano 972-483-2266.

Eddie V’s. Special holiday offering features turkey, gravy, brioche sage stuffing, whipped potatoes, butternut squash, cranberry chutney, and French green beans with sundried tomatoes. $47 or $17 for 12 and under. Full menu also available. 11 am-8 pm. Dallas 214-890-1500, Plano 469-268-3758, Fort Worth 817-336-8000.

Ellie’s Dallas. 3-course meal during brunch and dinner hour features harvest salad with shaved brussel sprouts, persimmons, butternut squash, pomegranate vinaigrette, toasted pepitas, and feta; prosciutto-wrapped turkey breast roulade; stuffing en croque with caramelized brussel sprouts, currants, and sage gravy; and spiced pear cobbler with bourbon whipped cream. $75. Full menu also available. 11 am-7 pm. 972-629-0924.

Elm & Good. Brunch buffet at Kimpton Pittman Hotel features turkey carving station, Parker House rolls, duck confit quiche, maple glazed salmon, sausage-sage stuffing, roasted root vegetables, Brussels sprouts, whipped potatoes, cranberry orange chutney, sweet potato pie, pecan pie, pumpkin pie, pastries, and cookies. $68, or $38 for 12 and under. 11 am-3 pm. 469-498-2525.

Fairmont Dallas. Brunch buffet at downtown Dallas hotel includes Danish, doughnuts, sticky buns, omelet station, bagels, soups, salads, carving station with turkey and brisket, smoked chicken, poblano creamed corn, redfish, pumpkin risotto, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, mac & cheese, garlic mashed potatoes, gravy, roasted root vegetables, pecan cornbread dressing, flaming crepe station, and numerous pies and desserts. $125. 10 am-2 pm. 214-720-2020.

Fearing’s. 3-course brunch at Ritz-Carlton Dallas includes starter, main course, and dessert trio with choices from butternut squash soup, poached prawns, scallops, quail, tangerine glazed turkey, lamb, halibut, filet mignon, seasonal sides, and pumpkin, pecan, and chocolate French silk pie trio. $155, or $50 for 12 and under. Two seatings: 11 am and 5 pm. 214-922-4848.

Ferah Tex- Med Kitchen. Special brunch buffet includes breakfast classics and Thanksgiving dishes such as smoked turkey breast with bourbon cranberry glaze, honey-pineapple glazed ham, Southwest cornbread stuffing, whipped potatoes, green bean casserole, salad, rolls, pumpkin, and pecan pie. Standard lunch menu is not available on Thanksgiving Day. $23, or $13 for 12 and under. Garland 972-496-0201.

The Finch. Special plate includes deep-fried turkey breast, bourbon sage gravy, cornbread dressing, bacon fat sautéed green beans, sweet potato casserole, cranberry sauce, and yeast roll. $23. 11 am-10 pm. Dallas 469-893-0990, Grand Prairie 469-480-6603.

Golden Corral. Buffet with 27 items including turkey, fried chicken, pot roast, meatloaf, ham, steak, potatoes, corn, macaroni & cheese, pizza, and spaghetti. $13. 11 am-4 pm.

Gorji. 3- or 4-course meals served Thursday-Saturday include kale-Romaine salad, pan-fried catfish, tomato-cucumber salad, baby greens & strawberries, turkey or pork chop, sea bass & shrimp over cauliflower puree with fava beans, tenderloin with gorgonzola gnocchi, 3-cheese spinach lasagna, kefir butterfly with Medjool date, flourless chocolate cake, or vanilla ice cream with figs & pistachio. $119 for 3 courses, $129 for 4 courses. 6-8:30 pm. November 23-25. 972-503-7080.

Holy Grail Pub. 4-course menu includes choices from smoked corn chowder with jalapeno cornbread waffle, frisee-endive salad with pear & candied walnuts, fried turkey breast, mashed potatoes with sage gravy, and Brussels sprouts, or pork with green pepper sauce, truffle mashed potatoes & Brussels sprouts, and spice cake with brandy glaze. Seatings at 12 pm, 2:30 pm, and 5 pm. Open for regular service at 7 pm. 972-377-6633.

Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley. Regular menu plus Thanksgiving specials including smothered turkey legs ($37), stuffing with cranberry sauce ($15), and sides including candied yams, mac & cheese, and black eyed peas. 11 am-7 pm. 469-841-0073.

Kona Grill. Thanksgiving specials include turkey breast ($35) or macadamia nut crusted turkey breast ($38) with miso mashed potatoes, green beans, ginger-yuzu cranberry sauce; kids' turkey plate is $16. Dallas 214-369-7600, Plano 214-945-2500.

La Parisienne French Bistro. Frisco restaurant offers 4-course menu with choices from lobster bisque, butternut squash, Caesar or wedge salad, turkey breast, Prime rib, apple pecan caramel tart, or sweet potato pie. $45 (or $60 for Prime rib). 11 am-5 pm. 469-200-5411.

Live! by Loews-Arlington. Brunch buffet on second-floor foyer featuring chilled seafood, charcuterie, salads, turkey, cider-brined chicken, maple salmon, pork, rosemary grilled steak, whipped potatoes, sausage apple cornbread stuffing, garlic & shallot green beans, honey lemon carrots, gouda brisket macaroni & cheese, pumpkin pie, pecan pie, 11-layer carrot cake, spiced chocolate pot de cream, lemon meringue, and apple pie tart. $95, or $45 12 and under. 10 am-4 pm. 682-277-4900.

LVI. Restaurant at The Statler in downtown Dallas hosts its first Thanksgiving feast, with butternut squash soup, turkey breast, mashed potatoes with brown gravy, brown butter green beans almondine, focaccia stuffing with walnuts and apple, port cranberry sauce, and pumpkin cake roll with cream cheese filling and white chocolate ganache. $50, or $25 for 12 and under. 4-10 pm. 469- 320-8996.

Luckys. Oak Lawn diner celebrates Thanksgiving all season with a turkey platter featuring turkey, dressing, two sides, and cranberry sauce. $19. Available November 1-December 31. 214-522-3500. However: Closed Thanksgiving Day.

Maggiano's. 3-course meal includes choices from Caesar or house salad; turkey, smoked ham, or branzino Fresca style; choice of pastas from baked ziti, rigatoni D, four-cheese ravioli, spaghetti & meatballs, or butternut squash ravioli; choice of creamed corn, whipped sweet potatoes, garlic mashed potatoes, broccoli, or sage & sausage stuffing; and choice of apple crostada or pumpkin praline cheesecake. $46 or $18 for 12 and under. 11 am-6:30 pm. Dallas 214-360-9061, Plano 972-781-0776.

Mansion on Turtle Creek. 3-course menu features seasonally inspired offerings including turkey with cornbread stuffing, King salmon atop a buckwheat waffle, roasted acorn squash in bourbon maple syrup, maple bourbon pecan pie, pumpkin pie, and caramel-apple cheesecake in brown butter caramel. $155, or $65 for 12 and under. 11 am-7 pm. 214-559-2100.

Margaret’s. Restaurant at JW Marriott hotel has a five-course dinner featuring hot cider with Grand Marnier whipped cream, pumpkin panna cotta & red watercress petite salad, lobster bisque, turkey with truffle potato casserole pave & green bean-salsify sauté, cornbread stuffing, gravy, and choice of pecan or apple pie with vanilla ice cream. $98. 11 am-2 pm, 5-9 pm. 214-736-7760.

Meddlesome Moth. Open brunch hours with holiday specials including turkey breast, cornbread dressing, butternut squash, smoked gouda mac & cheese, cranberry chutney, and roll for $32; airline chicken breast, butternut squash puree, charred cippolini onions, and green beans for $26. Plus regular brunch dishes including sticky buns, ribeye & frites, mushroom omelet, and chicken & waffles. 11 am-3 pm. 214-628-7900.

Mercat Bistro. 3-course brunch includes choices from butternut squash soup, lentil salad, beet-asapargus salad, onion soup gratinee, salmon with lentils, turkey plate (with cornbread stuffing, whipped sweet potato, Brussels sprouts, cranberry chutney), quiche lorraine, gnocchi with mushrooms & sage, eggs benedict, and dessert choice of pumpkin cheesecake, chocolate tart with cardamon cream and hazelnuts; or crème brûlée. $55, 10 am–3 pm. 3-course dinner features same starter and dessert options, plus entree choices from salmon, turkey plate, gnocchi, short rib with pommes puree, and venison with spaetzle & red cabbage. $65, 4-9 pm. 214-953-0917.

Mesa Mezcal. 3-course dinner at Westin Irving Convention Center hotel features field green salad with cranberries and toasted pepitas, turkey breast with gravy, cornbread stuffing, whipped potatoes, green bean casserole, cranberry relish, rolls, and choice of dessert: pumpkin cheesecake, caramel apple pie or chocolate silk pie. $34 or $22 for 12 and under. 4-8 pm. 469-472-0700.

Mexican Bar Co. Plano restaurant will feature Thanksgiving special with a pound of turkey cooked traditional style, a Las Brasas, Rojo, or combination of any two; plus sliced ham, and choices from mashed potatoes, elote esquite, chorizo stuffing, Brussels sprouts, mac & cheese, pumpkin tres leches, churros, or NY cheesecake. $49, or $19 for 12 and under. 11 am-8 pm. Make reservations here. 972-972-4466.

Monarch. Special black truffle turkey, sage gravy, cranberry-orange-moscato sauce, pumpkin gnocchetti, confit turkey leg, green beans, and brioche stuffing with apricot and almonds. Regular menu also available, plus pumpkin tiramisu. $75. 2-9 pm. 214-945-2222.

Nobu Dallas. Signature dishes include Black Cod with Miso, Sashimi, and Yellowtail Jalapeno. 5-9:30 pm. 214-252-7000.

Omni PGA Frisco Resort. Buffet with holiday favorites including pumpkin bisque, “build your own” mac & cheese bar, sage-roasted turkey, bourbon & cherry-glazed ham, smashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, chai cinnamon rolls, pumpkin pie, chocolate pecan tart, pumpkin pie martini, apple-cranberry mimosa, warm bourbon cider, plus kid menu with chicken fingers, PB&J, veggie & fruit cup. $75, or $25 for 12 and under. 10 am-4 pm. 469-305-4500.

Perry’s Steakhouse. Special turkey entree comes with choices from salad, butternut squash soup, gravy, mashed potatoes, green bean Almondine, sausage-sage dressing, and cranberry relish. $49, or $19 for 12 and under. 11 am-9 pm. Dallas 214-855-5151, Frisco 214-494-4645, Grapevine 682-477-2261.

Princi Italia. 3-course menu with butternut squash bisque, lobster risotto, and choices from turkey breast with all the fixings, beef tenderloin, salmon, or branzino as an entree; and warm apple crostata, chocolate mousse cake, or tiramisu for dessert. $55 or $28 for 12 and under. 11 am-3 pm. From 4-9 pm, a la carte menu and Thanksgiving specials. Preston Royal 214-739-5959, Plano 972-378-9463.

Pyramid Restaurant. 4-course dinner at Fairmont Dallas hotel features dishes such as turkey confit, sweet potato soubise, and pumpkin tortilla soup. $75, or $37.50 for 12 and under. 6-9 pm. 214-720-2020.

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek. Three-course menu includes choices from heritage turkey with cornbread stuffing, king salmon atop a buckwheat waffle, roasted acorn squash in bourbon maple syrup, maple bourbon pecan pie, pumpkin pie, and caramel-apple cheesecake in brown butter caramel. 11 am-7 pm. $155, or $65 for 12 and under. 214-559-2100.

Sadelle's. Regular menu with salmon, latke royale, New York porterhouse, and strawberry tall cake. 9 am-6 pm. 469-290-6009.

Saint Ann. Brunch with carving station, tomato strata, brioche stuffing, mac & cheese, maple Brussels sprouts, pumpkin pie, bourbon pecan pie. 10 am-3 pm. $65, or $30 for 12 and under. 214-782-9807.

Seely’s Mill. 3-course menu at the Beeman Hotel includes turkey with honey glaze, bourbon glazed ham, butternut squash soup, field greens, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, maple glazed carrots, cornbread muffins, biscuits, pumpkin pie, peanut butter pie. $35, or $15 for 12 and under. Pick up for $265 feeds 8. 6am-11am, 11:30am-2pm, and 4pm-10pm. 469-587-3739.

SĒR Steak + Spirits. Exclusive one-day-only holiday menu features turkey roulade with jalapeno cornbread stuffing, roasted cranberries, crispy turkey skin, creamed haricot vert, and turkey jus. $75. 5-10 pm. 214-761-7479

Silver Fox. Thanksgiving menu for dine-in or pickup includes turkey with Grandma’s gravy, cornbread dressing, whipped potatoes, candied yams, sugar snap peas, and spiced cranberry sauce. A selection of the regular menu along with whole pies will also be available. $42, or $18 for 12 and younger. 12-6 pm. Richardson, 972-423-8121; Fort Worth, 817-332-9060.

The Statler. Downtown Dallas hotel will host "Thanksgiving for Your Service," presented by Centurion American Development Group and Operation Forever Free, with a complimentary dinner to active first responders, retired veterans, medical professionals, and their immediate families. Menu includes turkey breast with gravy, apricot ginger glazed ham, green bean casserole, whipped potatoes, candied sweet potatoes with pecans & marshmallows, cornbread stuffing, rolls & butter, and pies. 11 am–3 pm. Seats are limited, advance reservations required; free valet included. 214-459-3930.

Stirr. Four-course menu includes choices from poblano corn chowder, salad, fried turkey, Caribbean glazed ham, loaded whipped potatoes, sweet potato hash, sweet & spicy cornbread stuffing, mushroom green bean casserole with tobacco fried onions, pumpkin cheesecake, peach cobbler, or chocolate bourbon pecan pie. $36, or $12 for 12 and under. 11 am-10 pm. Dallas 214-983-1222, Addison 214-903-0543.

Sushi Marquee. Sushi restaurant at the Star in Frisco will be open 3 pm-2 am with regular full menu. 972-833-1608.

III Forks. Thanksgiving feast includes Spice-Rubbed Turkey, Gravy, cranberry-orange relish, sausage sage cornbread dressing, creamed potatoes, maple-glazed yams, and roasted autumn vegetables. Plus select items from the regular menu. Kentucky Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie and Pumpkin Pie Cake also available to purchase. $42, or $18 for 12 and under. 972-267-1776.

Truluck's. Three-course feast with turkey, sides, and dessert. $59, or $29 for 12 and under. 11 am-4 pm. Uptown 214-220-2401, Southlake 817-912-0500.

12 Cuts Brazilian Steakhouse. Special feast includes bacon-wrapped turkey breast, Thanksgiving salad, sweet potato, cranberry relish, and dessert. $60. Plus regular churrascuria experience with 12 fire-roasted meats, vegetable salads, cheese, cured meats, black bean stew, rice, mashed potatoes, fried polenta, and caramelized bananas. 11 am-9 pm. 469-779-7012.

Villa Azur. 3-course feast includes cappuccino of butternut and hazelnut foam with shaved truffle, turkey breast roll with morels and porcini cream, jalapeño parmesan cornbread, cranberry chutney, and pumpkin crème brulée cheesecake with salted caramel ice cream. $75 or $35 for 12 and under. 11:30 am–12 am. 214-389-2602.

Westin Dallas Downtown. Buffet in penthouse-level ballroom by chef Alex Mobsby features oyster and shrimp cocktail bar, carving station, kids' corner, and dessert display. Adults $95, or $45 for 12 and under. Seatings at 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm.

Westin Galleria Dallas. Buffet from Second Floor Regionally Inspired Kitchen chef David Smith served in grand ballroom features traditional favorites and Southern-inspired Thanksgiving fare with fried turkey and dessert display. $85 or $45 for 12 and under.

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Where to eat in Dallas right now: 10 new restaurants for October

Teresa Gubbins
Oct 9, 2026 | 3:00 pm
Sophia's Cantina
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Red snapper ceviche at Sophia's Cantina

CultureMap's monthly Where to Eat column highlighting the best restaurants to try returns for October with a theme of new and diverse. Every restaurant on this list is a recent arrival, including at least one that has been open for only a day. If you want hot, fresh, and new, you've come to the right list.

The list represents an exciting array, encompassing a one-of-its-kind test restaurant, a fashionable coffee shop, steakhouse, Mexican cantina, Italian speakeasy, and not one, not two, but three places to get dumplings.

Here's where to eat in Dallas for October 2026:

Coach Coffee Shop
Unique cafe just opened inside the Coach handbag store at Allen Outlet Malls, one of seven locations across the U.S., including Austin, which opened in 2025. The drink menu features coffee, espresso drinks including cappuccinos and lattes, cold brew, matcha lattes with rotating seasonal flavors, and lemonade. There are two signature items: Tabby Cake — an adorable chocolate treat shaped like Coach’s trademark Tabby bag and Lil Miss Jo Cookie — an edible version of the chain's coffee-cup animated mascot used in company ad campaigns. They also serve pastries such as salted chocolate chip cookies, blueberry muffins, vegan carrot cake muffins, cinnamon rolls, savory scones, ham and cheese croissant, and soft-serve in waffle cones.

Curry Tei & Bar
Hip Asian restaurant comes to downtown Plano courtesy of Michelle Vi Pepping, who also owns buzzy Okaeri Cafe in Richardson. Curry Tei gives her the opportunity to focus more deeply on favorite Japanese comfort foods, especially house-made curry and crispy katsu, along with a full bar featuring sake, Japanese whisky, and handcrafted cocktails. The curry can be ordered over rice or udon noodles, then topped with a choice from 10 proteins: tonkatsu fried pork cutlet, katsu fried chicken cutlet, tofu katsu fried tofu cutlet, shrimp katsu, karaage fried chicken, Japanese sausage, fried potato croquette, sliced beef, hamburger patty, or gyoza dumplings. Their bowls and noodles run the gamut from chicken teriyaki over rice to chilled green tea soba noodles with vegetable tempura. Popular starters include edamame, dumplings, and karaage fried chicken.

Coach Coffee Shop The chocolate bag is one of a few too-cute-to-eat treats at Coach Coffee Shop. Coach Coffee Shop/Instagram

Docent Steak
After two years in the making, the newest restaurant from Harwood Hospitality Group is open in the Harwood No. 14 development as a steakhouse with a menu centered on HWD Beef, Harwood’s exclusive beef product. Prime cuts include filet mignon, NY strip, ribeye, bone-in strip, Chateaubriand, and porterhouse. Docent also serves Kobe beef, including A5 Wagyu available by the ounce, and a rotating Kobe flight featuring five cuts. Non-steak options include crab cake, Kobe potstickers, steak tartare sliders, tempura lobster, oysters, spicy tuna tartare, and a seafood tower. As befits a steakhouse, there's a grand wine list, but also a big selection of sake. The main dining room has a white-tablecloth fine-dining ambience, while a lower level has a casual atmosphere with TVs. There's lots of art, a Harwood trademark.

L's Dumplings
Chef-owned Asian spot just opened on the Lewisville/Carrollton border, where it's doing dumplings and Hong Kong-style dim sum. There's an expansive menu with dim sum-style dishes, dumplings, and even Chinese-American staples like General Tso's Chicken. While the restaurant does not have room for the cart service that often goes with dim sum, it does have a dim sum menu with a dozen dishes you'd find at a traditional dim sum brunch: beef tripe, black pepper short ribs, siu mai topped with roe, Chinese broccoli in oyster sauce, steamed pork ribs with garlic, sticky rice chicken, wontons, and chicken feet in black bean sauce. Dumplings are offered in more than a dozen varieties including soft steamed dumplings, pan-fried dumplings with a crispy bottom, and soup dumplings, famous for containing broth inside the wrapper, creating an especially juicy filling.

Momo2Go
Well-regarded dumpling chain from Canada has opened a location in the Preston Lebanon Crossing shopping center, taking over a space previously occupied by Lalo's Cocina Mexicana, which closed in July. Momo2Go specializes in momos — the dumpling that's a foundation of Himalayan cuisine — and is a spinoff of a family-owned restaurant called Himalayan Kitchen, which debuted in Toronto in 2012. Their momos were so popular that they launched Momo2Go in 2016. They now have 10 including one in Irving, which franchisees Karma Gurung and Tashi Chetan opened in 2023. Frisco is their second location.

L's Dumplings Veggie dumplings are a favorite at L's Dumplings.Photo courtesy of L's Dumplings

Ono Hawaiian BBQ
Fast-casual Hawaiian plate-lunch chain from California just opened a location in McKinney, specializing in island-style plate lunches that combine some form of meat plus white rice and macaroni salad. Meats include BBQ chicken, Kalua pork, kalbi short ribs, fried chicken katsu, and Spam musubi, consisting of a block of rice topped with a slice of Spam and wrapped in seaweed. A slightly healthier option combines the meats with rice and a side salad. McKinney is the second location in Texas, following Plano which opened in July. If all goes according to their plan, they will soon be ubiquitous, with 10 locations plotted for DFW.

Open House
New restaurant concept being tested by KFC has opened its very first location in McKinney, with a goal to put a modern twist on Colonel Sanders' fried chicken concept. The location has tableside service, touchscreen kiosks, breakfast, boba drinks, and more. New and unique menu items including sides such as Southwest corn, fried green beans, spicy pickles, and rainbow slaw, as well as the first breakfast lineup featuring chicken tenders sandwiches, hashbrown sticks, mini cronuts, brewed coffee, and iced lattes. The McKinney restaurant will serve as a testing ground for KFC, giving them a chance to try new food, drinks, service, and design ideas before rolling them out across the country.

Red: Italian
Unusual new restaurant in Denton is a subterranean spot in the basement of Ruby Rodeo, a bar and live music venue on Denton Square, where it's serving Italian food and speakeasy charm. The 58-seat underground space — which includes 10 seats at the bar — serves Italian classics, priced from $25 to $40, such as spicy sausage lasagna with arrabbiata sauce, cacio e pepe bucatini, chicken piccata, shrimp diablo, and espresso-crusted filet mignon with Italian seasoning. Appetizers include fried mozzarella, stuffed mushrooms, grilled artichokes, bruschetta, meatballs, flatbreads, and a classic Caesar. The concept comes from Victor García and Mike Church, who also own Ruby Rodeo, as well as the similarly-red-named Scarlett Lounge in Deep Ellum.

Sophia's Cocina & Cantina
Mexican restaurant in Farmers Branch is the new home of Hugo Miranda, the well-respected hospitality figure who previously helmed Hugo's Invitados, a Mexican concept that he opened in 2018 with entrepreneur Mark Hulme. Highlights from the menu (which has not yet been uploaded to the restaurant's website nor their Facebook page) include oysters, pork belly chicharron, sopa de Cebolla, mixed grill, ribeye black Angus tomahawk sliced tableside, whole Pacific snapper, crudos, and upscale tacos such as blue crab with spinach; and salads such as red beet carpaccio with arugula, goat cheese, avocado, and pumpkin seeds.

Yo-Chi
Aussie fro-yo chain known for self-serve bowls, bountiful topping bars, and lively vibe has made its U.S. debut in Dallas near Inwood Village, at 5710 Lovers Ln. #101, to be followed by a second location at NorthPark Center. Yay us. Founded in Melbourne in 2012, Yo-Chi first expanded outside Australia in 2025 with a location in Singapore, followed by London. They tout their use of "fresh milk" in their yogurt, with flavors such as vanilla, salted butterscotch, tart, acai, coconut, matcha, and cinnamon banana. Plus 40-plus toppings arranged in a communal, self-serve station, including mini mochi, pistachio spread, cookie dough, sauces, brownies, fruit, and more. In its Down Under home turf, Yo-Chi locations are said to have a club ambience, with people going there on dates and bouncers at the door on weekends.

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