Exciting New Restaurants in Dallas

Reserve a table at one of the hottest new restaurants to open in Dallas, Texas

Written by The Editors of DuJour

Dakota’s

Downtown steakhouse Dakota’s has reopened under the new ownership of Meredith McEneny, wife of prolific Dallas restaurateur Tim McEneny. In addition to spearheading a complete overhaul of Dakota’s kitchen, the entrepreneur upgraded the historic dining room with hand-cut Italian marble countertops, dark wood paneling and gas lamps to evoke a classic steakhouse aesthetic. Leading the kitchen is chef Ji Kang, who has enhanced the steak and seafood menu while maintaining the restaurant’s timeless staples. Expect new entrees including lobster and king crab rigatoni, roasted bone marrow and beef Wellington, as well as many new side dishes including broccolini, roasted parsnip and Yukon gold potato puree.

Tags:

Exciting New Restaurants in Dallas

Reserve a table at one of the hottest new restaurants to open in Dallas, Texas

Written by The Editors of DuJour

Elephant East

Elephant East, Harwood Hospitality Group’s newest dining concept, is an adventurous, ornately decorated escape boasting hand-carved wood elements, bamboo greenery and vibrant jewel tones. The restaurant, bar and lounge, located in the Harwood District, specializes in Southeast Asian–inspired cooking techniques, flavors and signature dishes, along with stylish cocktails, sake and soju. Drawing inspiration from his travels, chef Thomas Griffin’s menu presents house-made baos, Korean fried chicken and short ribs, Singapore noodles and papaya salad. Desserts include Chinese donuts with red sugar and a bubble waffle sundae.

Tags:

Exciting New Restaurants in Dallas

Reserve a table at one of the hottest new restaurants to open in Dallas, Texas

Written by The Editors of DuJour

Sadelle’s

Sadelle’s, the iconic brunch destination, has officially arrived at Highland Park Village alongside luxury fashion brands like Chanel, Dior, Fendi, Goyard and Hermès. After cementing its reputation with popular locations in New York City, Las Vegas and Paris, the day-to-night restaurant boasts bagel towers, triple-decker sandwiches, chopped salads, egg dishes, pancakes and sliced-to-order smoked fish. New to Dallas is an artisanal market serving a curated selection of products and prepared items throughout the day (think rotisserie chicken). The latest opening from Major Food Group boasts interior design by renowned designer and frequent brand collaborator Ken Fulk. Think an ocean-blue, chive-green and rosy salmon-pink color palette layered in a range of luxurious textures—herringbone wood and inlaid stone floors, velvet upholstery, fringed drapery and polished oak with brass details.

Tags:

Exciting New Restaurants in Dallas

Reserve a table at one of the hottest new restaurants to open in Dallas, Texas

Written by The Editors of DuJour

Sister

Sister, the sibling restaurant of Design District hotspot The Charles, embraces a Mediterranean vibe and offers a menu consisting of wood-fired meats, fish and pasta. Diners can start with small plates such as charred eggplant and sesame dip or octopus panzanella before jumping into large plates including calabrian chili ravioli, grilled lamb collar and crisp daurade. Designed by the Sees Design team to feel like a neighborhood trattoria, the venue’s cozy interior is adorned with custom wallpaper and exciting artwork.

Tags:

Exciting New Restaurants in Dallas

Reserve a table at one of the hottest new restaurants to open in Dallas, Texas

Written by The Editors of DuJour

Harper's

Housed in The Epic development, Harper’s brings global-inspired fare and an alluring atmosphere downtown. Run by Milkshake Concepts, the upscale eatery features a dining room decorated with warm wooden accents, bold embellishments and striking light fixtures in addition to an airy, enclosed garden patio. The menu consists of dishes including Peruvian anticucho beef skewers, Burmese tea leaf salad and a Texas wagyu tomahawk finished with miso compound butter. For brunch, guests can choose from dishes such as Japanese pancakes and lobster eggs benedict.

Tags:

Exciting New Restaurants in Dallas

Reserve a table at one of the hottest new restaurants to open in Dallas, Texas

Written by The Editors of DuJour

Apothecary

Another newcomer to Greenville Avenue is Apothecary. The intimate, avant-garde cocktail lounge by Tanner Agar of popular bar and restaurant Rye boasts unique ingredient combinations and flavors. In a space papered in peacock wallpaper and antiques, visitors can savor the cocktail program as well as small plates like ceviche, green eggs and jamón and a caviar service.