5 Buzzy New Dallas Restaurants to Try Right Now

An Art Deco Cocktail Lounge in Uptown, a Mysterious French-Inspired Spot in Bishop Arts, and More

By Megan Ziots // Oct 28, 2026

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Marlowe took over the former Theory space in Uptown Dallas and is now serving cocktails and food in an Art Deco-inspired setting. (Photo by Kathy Tran)

Marlowe is an upscale dining and cocktail lounge in Uptown Dallas. (Photo by Chase Hall)

From Bill Dill Hospitality (Maroma, Casa Brasa, and Muchacho), this new casual taco spot quietly debuted in Far North Dallas this fall. (Courtesy of Tio Tacos)

Trapeze is a new French-inspired restaurant in Oak Cliff from the co-founders of Deep Ellum’s Armoury D.E. and Ruins. (Courtesy of Trapeze via Instagram)

At Docent, the spicy tuna tartare was a favorite of the evening, featuring a tableside presentation of pouring the peanut ponzu over togarashi cotton candy and mixing with the other ingredients. (Photo by Harwood Hospitality)

The Dallas location of Houston-based steakhouse Juliet debuted in the Design District this fall. (Courtesy)

If you’re a Dallas foodie like us, you like to stay on top of all the new restaurants opening in the city. So here, we’re rounding up the hot spots being talked about right now. From a design-forward Uptown cocktail lounge to a mysterious French-inspired spot in Bishop Arts, these are the five most buzzy new Dallas restaurants to try right now.

Marlowe

2912 McKinney Avenue

This new Art Deco-inspired cocktail lounge took over the former Theory space in Uptown Dallas and is now serving cocktails, food, and vibes. Designed by Duncan Design Group (who also did Theory and Taylor Sheridan’s Cattlemen’s Club in Fort Worth), Marlowe’s interiors feature an illuminated grand arch entry, wood-vaulted ceilings, sculpted alcoves, tiered seating, marble and antique mirror-clad bar installations with backlit shelving, and more. Highlights on the cocktail and food menu include the espresso martini and charred Matagorda pearl oysters and beef skewers.

Tio Tacos

6110 Frankford Road

From Bill Dill Hospitality (Maroma, Casa Brasa, and Muchacho), this new casual taco spot quietly debuted in Far North Dallas this fall. It offers margaritas, cocktails, beer, burritos, salads, bowls, and 11 different tacos. A few standouts include The Burgeusa, Crispy Chicken Tender Taco, and Ribeye “La Cachetada.” They’ve also got sides, aguas frescas, and paletas. There’s a lot to try.

Trapeze

240 W. 8th Street

SHOP

Swipe

Grove Hill

Eighteen Forty Two

MacKenzie-Childs

Verdadero Tequila

Pecos Jane

Zilker Belts

Zilker Brewing

Hutson Clothing Co.

Zadok Jewelers

This French-inspired restaurant from the co-founders of Deep Ellum’s Armoury D.E. and Ruins, Peter Novotny and Dan Murry, has softly opened in an old home in Bishop Arts, with a grand opening in the works. Diners can expect dishes with North African influences and a cocktail-forward bar. On October 31, the new spot is throwing Poppy Xander’s Vaudeville Halloween Night from 8 pm to 11 pm, with a vinyl party to follow from 11 pm to 2 pm. This has gotta be one of the most intriguing new restaurants of the fall. Stay updated on their Instagram.

Docent Lower Level Dining Room (Photo by Harwood Hospitality) — Docent is divided into two experiences: the main dining room will offer a more traditional steakhouse experience (think white tablecloths and direct access to the patio), while the downstairs, lower level will be a more casual, lively vibe with TVs. (Photo by Harwood Hospitality)

Docent Steak

2806 Harry Hines Blvd

Harwood Hospitality’s latest concept, Docent Steak, is a two-story restaurant with a main dining room upstairs and a more casual lounge area downstairs. It’s located in the District’s Kengo Kuma-designed Harwood No. 14 building and features more than 100 pieces from the Barbier-Mueller family’s collection of art and cultural objects (who own Harwood International). The food menu centers around Harwood’s exclusive beef program, HWD Beef, and also offers some Kobe beef options. We attended a soft opening at the steakhouse where we tasted dishes from a limited menu. Learn more about our first visit here.

Juliet

1400 Hi Line Drive, Suite 116

This Houston-based steakhouse recently made its debut next door to Delilah in the Dallas Design District (bold move). It’s known for its Old Hollywood movie theme, $325 34-ounce gold-crusted tomahawk ribeye, and celebrity visits — Drake, Lizzo, and Megan Thee Stallion have all stopped by the original spot, according to the Houston Chronicle. The Dallas location also screens classic films and features cinematic elements throughout the space.