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New restaurants in Dallas–Fort Worth in 2026

By Coming Soon Project · Updated Oct 24, 2026

2,505 restaurants, bars and cafés have opened in Dallas–Fort Worth so far in 2026, and June 2026 had the most, with 339.

2026 month by month

Named places only

New restaurants in Dallas–Fort Worth by month, 2026
Month	Opened	Filed to open
January 2026	202	44
February 2026	191	32
March 2026	241	50
April 2026	250	32
May 2026	259	29
June 2026	339	29
July 2026	287	23
August 2026	289	36
September 2026	265	70
October 2026	182	78

The standouts of 2026

Independent spots, ranked

TC
Turtle Creek Village
Restaurant · Oak Lawn · 3838 Oak Lawn, Ste 150
Open since Jun 2026Confirmed
A new restaurant in Oak Lawn, open since Jun 8, 2026. We’ve confirmed it’s open.
Capital One Cafe At Stonebriar Centre
Café · Frisco · 2601 Preston Rd., Ste 01176
Just openedConfirmed
A new café in Frisco, open since Oct 23, 2026. We’ve confirmed it’s open.
Quiktrip # 854
Restaurant · Arlington · 3532 Matlock Rd
Open since Jun 2026Confirmed
A new restaurant in Arlington, open since Jun 29, 2026. We’ve confirmed it’s open.
Commissary Hall Park
Restaurant · Frisco · 3101 Gaylord Pkwy, Ste 101
Just openedConfirmed
A new restaurant in Frisco, open since Sep 25, 2026. We’ve confirmed it’s open.
Quiktrip #867
Restaurant · Euless · 1100 N Industrial Blvd
Open since Jun 2026Confirmed
A new restaurant in Euless, open since Jun 29, 2026. We’ve confirmed it’s open.
Pro Touch Sports
Restaurant · Dallas · 10717 E Northwest Hwy
Just openedConfirmed
A new restaurant in Dallas, open since Oct 21, 2026, with a full bar. We’ve confirmed it’s open.
Kristal Mexican Restaurant
Mexican spot · Denton · 1115 W Hickory St, Ste 105
Just openedConfirmed
A new Mexican spot in Denton, open since Oct 22, 2026. We’ve confirmed it’s open.
Quiktrip #868
Restaurant · Haltom City · 5400 N. Beach Street
Open since May 2026Confirmed
A new restaurant in Haltom City, open since May 18, 2026. We’ve confirmed it’s open.
V
La Villita
Restaurant · Carrollton · 1630 Valwood Pkwy, Ste 120
Just openedConfirmed
A new restaurant in Carrollton, open since Oct 19, 2026. We’ve confirmed it’s open.
Quiktrip # 958
Restaurant · Burleson · 2690 Sw Wilshire Blvd
Open since May 2026Confirmed
A new restaurant in Burleson, open since May 25, 2026. We’ve confirmed it’s open.
Quiktrip # 856
Restaurant · Arlington · 4930 Little Rd
Open since Jun 2026Confirmed
A new restaurant in Arlington, open since Jun 22, 2026. We’ve confirmed it’s open.
AS
Able Springs Country Store
Bar · Terrell · 28870 Fm 429
Just openedConfirmed
A new bar in Terrell, open since Oct 16, 2026. We’ve confirmed it’s open.
Quiktrip # 950
Restaurant · Arlington · 701 W Harris Rd.
Open since Aug 2026Confirmed
A new restaurant in Arlington, open since Aug 3, 2026. We’ve confirmed it’s open.
CT
Champ Thai Street Eat
Restaurant · Lewisville · 1301 Justin Rd, Ste 103
Just openedConfirmed
A new restaurant in Lewisville, open since Sep 12, 2026. We’ve confirmed it’s open.
DI
Dallas Indian Revival Center
Restaurant · Bishop Arts · 2010 Ivanhoe Lane
Open since Jun 2026Confirmed
A new restaurant in Bishop Arts, open since Jun 23, 2026. We’ve confirmed it’s open.
FR
Fusion Republic Indian Kitchen & Bar
Bar · Irving · 8080 Walton Blvd, Ste 120
Just openedConfirmedSpotted 62 days before opening
A new bar in Irving, open since Sep 30, 2026.
SM
San Martin Bakery
Dessert shop · Plano · 5500 Preston Rd
Just openedConfirmedSpotted 154 days before opening
A new dessert shop in Plano, open since Sep 30, 2026, with a full bar.
IK
It's Kbbq Shabu Shabu
Restaurant · Haltom City · 3940 Ne Loop 820, Ste 550
Just openedConfirmedSpotted 173 days before opening
A new restaurant in Haltom City, open since Sep 30, 2026, with a full bar.
VS
El Viejon Sports Bar
Bar · Dallas · 1634 W Mockingbird Ln
Just openedConfirmedSpotted 153 days before opening
A new bar in Dallas, open since Sep 30, 2026.
OR
On the Rocks Italian Bistro
Italian restaurant · Burleson · 135 W Ellison St, Ste 101
Just openedConfirmedSpotted 168 days before opening
A new Italian restaurant in Burleson, open since Sep 30, 2026, with a full bar.
SS
Stackz Smash Burgers & Cocktails
Bar · Frisco · 6959 Lebanon Rd, Ste 123
Just openedConfirmedSpotted 259 days before opening
A new bar in Frisco, open since Sep 30, 2026.
TS
Tin Star Tacos
Mexican spot · Mckinney · 8801 Eldorado Pkwy, Ste 100
Just openedConfirmedSpotted 147 days before opening
A new Mexican spot in Mckinney, open since Sep 30, 2026, with a full bar.
FO
Frisco Osaka Sushi & Hibachi Bar
Bar · Frisco · 15962 Eldorado Pkwy, Ste 400
Just openedConfirmedSpotted 252 days before opening
A new bar in Frisco, open since Sep 30, 2026.
UR
Uncle Ricco's
Bar · Fort Worth · 2812 Stanley Ave
Just openedConfirmedSpotted 158 days before opening
A new bar in Fort Worth, open since Sep 30, 2026.
TE
Tight Ends Sports Bar & Grill
Bar · Arlington · 1350 E Copeland Rd
Just openedConfirmedSpotted 238 days before opening
A new bar in Arlington, open since Sep 30, 2026.
LS
Lone Star Attitude Burger Co
Restaurant · Celina · 218 W Walnut St
Just openedConfirmedSpotted 118 days before opening
A new restaurant in Celina, open since Sep 30, 2026, with a full bar.
GB
Goldenleaf Bar & Grill
Bar · Dallas · 8989 Forest Ln, Ste 136
Just openedConfirmedSpotted 119 days before opening
A new bar in Dallas, open since Sep 30, 2026.
NS
Nyomi Sushi & Bloom
Restaurant · Arlington · 4040 N Collins St, Ste 150
Just openedConfirmedSpotted 285 days before opening
A new restaurant in Arlington, open since Sep 30, 2026, with a full bar.
DL
Den10 Lounge Restaurant & Bar
Bar · Flower Mound · 1913 Justin Rd, Ste 101
Just openedConfirmedSpotted 139 days before opening
A new bar in Flower Mound, open since Sep 30, 2026.
BG
Bbq Galaxy
Restaurant · Frisco · 8275 Judges Way, Ste 100b
Just openedConfirmedSpotted 282 days before opening
A new restaurant in Frisco, open since Sep 30, 2026, with a full bar.

We pick only places that have opened, and we rank them by how sure we are they’re open and how they’ve done since. We leave chains out, and no one pays to be on the list.

Questions people ask

How many restaurants opened in Dallas–Fort Worth in 2026?

2,505 restaurants, bars and cafés have opened in the Dallas–Fort Worth area so far in 2026, based on publicly available records.

Which month had the most new restaurants in Dallas–Fort Worth?

June 2026, with 339 openings.

What are the best new restaurants of 2026 in Dallas–Fort Worth?

Our standouts so far: Turtle Creek Village, Capital One Cafe At Stonebriar Centre and Quiktrip # 854.

How do you know when a new restaurant is opening?

Everything we show comes from publicly available information. We gather it daily and match each record to its address, so we can follow a project from its first filing to opening day.

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