After getting walloped by the pandemic, the restaurant trade stays in a loopy churn, a contradictory mixture of optimistic openings and lingering closures.
A lot of the closures on this listing are nonetheless pandemic-related. It is a tragedy that a few of these Dallas eating places managed to cling on via the horror of 2020, however have been unable to choose up the items.
Here is an inventory of eating places that closed in Dallas in 2021:
Anju. Uptown restaurant-bar doing Asian meals closed nevertheless it was to make approach for an idea with Mexican meals known as Tequila Scrumptious, serving road tacos, Mexican meals, and margaritas.
Anvil Pub. Genuine, laid-back bar in Deep Ellum closed on October 31 after greater than a decade due primarily to the pandemic, resulting in unpaid hire and landlord points.
Braindead Brewing. Pioneering Deep Ellum brewpub closed on November 28 after practically seven years, due primarily to the pandemic, resulting in unpaid hire and landlord points.
Burguesa Burger. The Mexican twist on a burger joint from Jeff Sinelli closed each of its remaining areas in downtown Dallas and Oak Cliff in 2021; Sinelli’s latest idea is Birdguesa, which does hen tenders.
Cantina Laredo. Mexican restaurant at Preston and Royal initially closed after getting hit by the October 2019 tornado. They transformed, then reopened in January 2020, however closed a yr later.
Carlo’s Bakery. Movie star bakery from Buddy Valastro of TLC’s Cake Boss fame closed its Preston Middle location; a spokesperson said it wasn’t doing effectively. A Frisco location closed in 2019.
Cosmic Cafe. Longtime vegetarian restaurant in Dallas closed in October after serving unpretentious vegetarian meals at 2912 Oak Garden Ave. for greater than 25 years.
Cultivar Coffee Roasting Co. Roaster closed its Oak Cliff location in late February, because of the pandemic and lease points; it had been there 5 years.
Del Frisco’s Grille. As soon as-hopping location at 3232 McKinney Ave. in Uptown Dallas closed fairly unexpectedly, to get replaced by Mi Cocina, which left the West Village after practically 20 years. The issue was not Del Frisco’s Grille, which nonetheless has areas in Southlake, Plano, and Fort Price.
Eureka. The Dallas location of this California idea that includes nice meals and craft beer didn’t survive the pandemic, and closed after practically seven years. One Texas location stays on sixth Avenue in Austin.
Ginger Man. Craft beer chain shrunk majorly, with closures in Dallas and Houston, together with Uptown Dallas. At one level, this chain had areas in Austin, Boston, and New York, however is now down to at least one in Las Colinas.
Godiva. Luxurious chocolatier shuttered all 128 of its brick-and-mortar retailers, because of the pandemic and a shift away from retail purchasing. That included three within the DFW space, all situated in malls, all closed in March together with North Park Middle in Dallas, Stonebriar in Frisco, and Hulen Mall in Fort Price.
Go Fish Poke. Poke idea closed its location in Plano at 8245 Preston Rd. It had been open since 2018. The unique location in Dallas’ Preston Middle at 6030 Luther Ln., which proprietor Tony Lin opened in 2017, remains to be open.
Wholesome Hippie Cafe. Candy vegetarian cafe in Watauga, which had served vegetarian and vegan eats for practically 5 years, closed on August 23. Homeowners Kelli and Darrell Myatt mentioned they have been closing because of the results of the pandemic.
Hub Streat. Meals truck and out of doors park in outdated downtown Plano, closed on August 25, with an announcement on Fb, after 4 years. The area at 1212 14th St. already has a brand new tenant: a brand new location of Twisted Root Burger Co.
Hurdy Gurdy. Restaurant in anchor spot at Dallas Farmers Market closed in early 2021, as a consequence of COVID-19 and a scarcity of enterprise. A brand new restaurant will open within the area at 900 S. Harwood St.: The Reserve, from the founders of the Taqueria Taxco chain.
Jasper’s Uptown. The previous Abacus-turned-Jasper’s closed quietly in mid-summer. The web site says they’re closed for a rework and are excited for the “subsequent chapter.”
Jonathon’s Oak Cliff. Breakfast establishment closed August 29 after being hit with a hire enhance. They’d been at that 1111 N. Beckley Ave. area since 2011, however are relocating to the outdated Kel’s Restaurant area. Jonathon’s Diner, a by-product at 1619 N. Beckley Ave., remains to be open.
Kozy Kitchen. Gluten-free restaurant made an ill-fated move from McKinney Avenue to Lakewood, then again to Uptown within the former Casa Komali area on Cole Ave. earlier than calling it quits in April 2021.
Lada. Quick-casual restaurant specializing in enchiladas closed its doorways on October 10, simply in need of a yr after it opened, though the house owners are holding out for a lifeline.
Lakewood Smokehouse. Beer & BBQ spot closed after 5 years on July 22, felled by the pandemic.
Luby’s. Beleaguered Texas cafeteria chain underwent a liquidation that included ceasing most restaurant operations. The corporate has been steadily closing areas statewide, together with three DFW areas: Duncanville, Dallas at 6221 East Mockingbird Ln., and Fort Price at 1200 Bridgewood Dr.
Luna’s Tortillas y Hacienda. Outdated-time Mexican restaurant closed in October 2021 to concentrate on their tortilla and tamale enterprise.
Mac’s Bar-B-Que. Outdated-time family-run BBQ restaurant on the sting of Deep Ellum closed in July after 66 years, in order that proprietor Billy McDonald might retire; the area had been on the market for quite a lot of years.
Malibu Poke. Seafood idea from restaurateur Jon Alexis (TJ’s Seafood) closed its location on the McKinney & Olive constructing at 2355 Olive St. in June. The unique on Oak Garden remains to be open.
Meccha Matcha. Matcha-themed dessert store closed its location in Plano on February 14; as a consequence of COVID-19 and different causes, the house owners determined to not renew the lease. The situation in Asia Occasions Sq. in Grand Prairie remains to be open.
Metropolitan Cafe. Low-profile restaurant in downtown Dallas within the outdated Masonic Lodge/Western Union constructing closed the day earlier than Thanksgiving, after 20 years. Proprietor Mike Vouras mentioned it was time to maneuver on.
Mot Hai Ba Victory Park. The downtown location of this Asian restaurant from chef Peja Krstic led a troubled existence, first opening on the top of the pandemic in June 2020 after a year-long delay, then closing a bit of over a yr later.
Oak. One of many first eating places to open in Dallas’ Design District closed in July. Proprietor Richard Ellman (El Bolero, Hawthorn) reopened it as Wits, a brand new steakhouse, in December.
Public Faculty 972. The Addison location of this California-based idea with a cute faculty theme closed very quietly in November, to be replaced by TK’s, a brand new comedy membership and restaurant opening New 12 months’s Eve. Public Faculty 214 in Dallas remains to be open.
Ragin’ Crab. Greenville Avenue seafood and crab home closed on July 1, as a consequence of a lease problem; they’d bee there since January 2016, taking on the previous fairly sketchy Kush area. The situation was taken over by Meyboom, a brand new brasserie nonetheless to return.
Royal Blue Grocery. Dallas grocery chain rebranded itself as Berkley’s Market, and concurrently closed its unique location at Highland Park Village – a favourite for Park Cities meet-ups and other people watching – on June 27, pushed apart to make room for Sadelle’s.
Ruby’s Sno-Balls. New Orleans-style shaved ice stand in Outdated East Dallas closed. In keeping with a Facebook post, they unexpectedly misplaced their area on Haskell Avenue, then tried to get a brand new location however bumped into zoning points with town that they might not get resolved.
Rush Patisserie. Bakery with croissants, tarts, desserts, and pastries closed its store close to the Bishop Arts neighborhood after 12 years. The closure was prompted by a freak accident in early Could that decimated the store.
SkinnyFats. Restaurant idea from Las Vegas with side-by-side wholesome and decadent menu choices closed its location on the West Village after nearly three years. A spokesperson confirmed that the restaurant was closed completely, citing a decline in enterprise following the pandemic.
Snowbaby. Distinctive shaved snow idea in Lakewood closed on November 21, after 4 years; proprietor Chrissy Kuo is pursuing different adventures.
Candy Daze Dessert Bar. Richardson store identified for its visually gorgeous desserts closed storefront September 19. The lease was ending, and founder-owner Holly Nguyen determined to not renew.
Taco Diner. After practically 20 years on the West Village, upscale taqueria closed on September 1. The one-time thriving chain additionally closed areas in Las Colinas and Fort Price’s Sundance Sq., with solely the Lake Highlands location nonetheless open.
Trinity Corridor. Mockingbird Station Irish pub closed in August. Proprietor Marius Donnelly mentioned that after 20 years, he determined to not renew his lease.
20 Ft Seafood Joint. East Dallas seafood spot from chef Marc Cassel closed early within the pandemic, after which confirmed the closure was everlasting in March when his lease was up.
TNT Tacos and Tequila. Upscale Southwestern restaurant on the Quadrangle closed after seven years, predicated on the truth that their location will quickly be razed.
Val’s Cheesecakes. Small dessert chain closed its Shack on Maple Avenue location on November 21, in addition to its location on the AT&T Discovery District in downtown Dallas. The Greenville Avenue location remains to be open.
Victor Hugo’s. New American bistro closed on Could 30, after practically seven years. Husband-and-wife house owners Victor Hugo and Brianna Ruelas blamed the pandemic; the area has since been taken over by Beckley 1115, a wine bar that opened in October.
Wild About Harry’s. Custard stand closed July 4. The store had relocated from its unique Knox Avenue handle to an interim location at 4527 Travis St. in 2018, however could not make a everlasting go of it.
Zoës Kitchen. Plano-based Mediterranean chain was acquired by Cava Group and went pouf; its areas in Frisco, Flower Mound, Lakewood, and Fort Price at the moment are operating as Cava areas.
