Austin-Based Social Dining Concept Guest House To Debut in Uptown Dallas This Fall

In 2024, Guest House — a social dining destination and wine garden from RDM Hospitality — made its debut in Austin, Texas, and it didn’t stay put for long. The buzzy concept quickly expanded to Las Vegas and Scottsdale, and even has an Aspen location on the way. But before then, Guest House is returning to its home state this October, bringing its New American cuisine, theatrical cocktails, and hospitality-first approach to Uptown Dallas at 1900 Cedar Springs Road.

Why Guest House Dallas

Led by Raj Kumar (Co-Founder & CEO), Johann Moonesinghe (Co-Founder & Partner), and David Mulugheta (Partner), the Dallas location has long been part of the brand’s long-term vision, according to a press release.

“Texas is where Guest House started, so opening in Dallas is incredibly meaningful to us,” says Kumar. “As we expanded into other markets, we never lost sight of wanting to continue growing our footprint here at home. Dallas is a relationship-driven city with an incredible hospitality community, and it was important to us to wait until we found the right location and the right moment. We’re proud of what we’ve built, but we also understand that you earn your place in a community. We’re excited to introduce Guest House to Dallas, build those relationships, and create a place locals genuinely want to make their own.”

Part Modern American Restaurant, Part Social Gathering Place

Guest House was created as a place that “meets guests wherever the evening takes them.” Interestingly, another new spot coming to Uptown Dallas this fall, Marlowe, used this same line in its press release. Guest House boasts: “From happy hour and business dinners to date nights, celebrations, and cocktails after dinner. Food and hospitality remain at the center, while design, music, and thoughtful experiential elements allow the atmosphere to build naturally as the evening progresses.

Led by Corporate Executive Chef Todd Mark Miller (who has led culinary programs at STK and Barclay Prime), the Guest House Dallas menu will feature brand favorites like:

• The complimentary croissant-brioche
• Wagyu Pastrami
• Tuna & Caviar Cones
• Parmesan-Crusted Filet Mignon

Along with “theatrical tableside wagyu presentations” and some Dallas-exclusive dishes, Guest House also offers “theatrical cocktails.” Signatures include:

• Tugley Woods — a seasonal margarita served at the foot of a tree with an orange blossom and rose water fog
• Magic Mushroom — tequila, genepy, cucumber, sweet pepper, ashwagandha-infused agave, and lemon served in a mini forest setting with citrus fog

The Dallas outpost will also feature a new martini program, along with an expansive wine offering.

Designed Around More Than What Guests Can See

The Guest House Dallas interiors are being designed by Built Inc. — an award-winning hospitality design firm known for Los Angeles hot spots like Bootsy Bellows, Harriet’s, Shorebar, and for collaborating on Delilah Dallas.

Specifics about the space aren’t available yet, but what we do know is that the “experience is designed around more than what guests see.” This includes a signature scent produced specifically for Guest House and restaurant acoustics for a curated soundtrack. “Rather than functioning as a traditional nightlife venue, Guest House uses carefully curated programming to complement the dining experience, allowing the atmosphere to transition naturally from dinner into a more energetic social setting as the night progresses.”

Again, this all sounds very familiar to the new Marlowe concept opening in the neighborhood that is adding new restaurants like crazy right now around the same time… It’ll be interesting to see which becomes most popular: The national brand or the local newbie? Also, why does everything new seem to have a connection to Delilah these days? Just something I’m pondering.