All the Big-Name Dallas Restaurants That Closed in May

We can barely keep up with the massive number of restaurants opening every day in Dallas, including a spate of anticipated openings this summer, which paints a rosy picture of the local scene. But in May, the Dallas dining scene shifted ever so quietly with whispered closures, unexpected lockouts and legends ready to leave behind their leases.

A few had solid runs that lasted over a decade, some are looking to relocate and others are coming to terms with their ever-changing neighborhoods. This month, Wagamama in Victory Park shut its doors, as did Dallas' longest continuously running Chinese restaurant and the city's first craft doughnut shop. Plus, more food news.

Nora Restaurant and Bar

205 N. Bishop Ave.

Nora stopped serving its Afghan-inspired menu last month, but not indefinitely. The Middle Eastern restaurant and bar took to Instagram to announce that "goodbyes are not forever. They simply mean: see you soon." The new location is to be announced, and there is no word on whether it will be under the same name or something entirely new.

Rahr Brewing

1734 E. El Paso St.

Fort Worth's Rahr and Sons Brewing is another see y'all soon, rather than a permanent closure. The brewery closed in mid-May and is still in the process of relocating. Don't worry, the hops will still be flowing uninterrupted at bars, restaurants and stores across the metroplex.

Wagamama

2425 Harry Hines Blvd.

This international Asian food sensation fell flat in its Victory Park haunt in late April. Despite offering free parking with the receipt, the restaurant claimed that parking was the catalyst for its closure.

The Whippersnapper

1806 McMillan Ave.

In case you haven't heard, The Whip is out and Boogies is moving in. After almost a decade between Henderson and Greenville avenues, owners Brandon Hays and Phil Schanbaum knew the neighborhood was changing and that the sticky-floored pop-up sensation would need a facelift, to the likes of whatever Kris Jenner just had done.

Peaberry Coffee

2446 W. Kiest Blvd.

Peaberry Coffee may have survived the pandemic, an aging building with an unreliable A/C system, two break-ins within six months and its uphill battle to remain a constant in a struggling strip of Oak Cliff, but despite it, they realized the coffee shop's future is best in another space. It's permanently closed for now, but owner and Oak Cliff native Elijah Salazar told us it would be moving into the nearby Centro Church.

UnaVida

3699 McKinney Ave.

UnaVida, a Mexican restaurant inspired by the Oaxaca region, has closed, and WokStar Chinese by the same hospitality group is opening in its place. The menu was created by Dallas' own Matt McCallister, a celebrated local chef, but it's unclear why the hospitality group decided to change things up.

Hypnotic Donuts

9007 Garland Road

Weeks ago, Hypnotic Donuts closed after a strong 12-year run at its original Garland location. The shop originally opened in 2010 and claimed to be Dallas' first craft doughnut shop. For over a decade, it sold its famous chicken biscuits and creative sweets like the Canadian Healthcare, a long john doughnut with maple frosting and a slice of bacon.

Rocks & Brews

5351 Nebraska Furniture Mart Drive (The Colony)

Despite being backed by KISS rockstar legends Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, Rock & Brews closed for good on Sunday, June 1, after a strong nine years. In a Facebook post shared by the restaurant, they say the locations in San Antonio and Grapevine will remain open, but nothing of the two dozen other Rock & Brews locations across the U.S.

La Neta Cocina y Lounge

2525 Elm St.

La Neta Cocina y Lounge, a Las Vegas-based Mexican concept, is getting a revamp. After garnering an average of 3 out of 5 stars on Yelp, the owners of 81/82 Hospitality Group decided to revamp the menu, atmosphere and service. The changes will debut this Friday, June 6.

Hugo's Invitados

5240 N. O'Connor Boulevard (Las Colinas)

Hugo's Invitados was a highly regarded Mexican food concept in Las Colinas that abruptly closed in mid-May. A spokesperson told Culture Map Dallas that the lockout was unexpected and that they were in the middle of ongoing negotiations with the property owners. He also stated that, as much as they would want to revive the concept, the likelihood of it making it out of this was slim.

Meddlesome Moth

1621 Oak Lawn Ave.

On Saturday, May 15, beloved gastropub Meddlesome Moth closed its doors after over a decade in the Design District. “It’s had a 15-year run,” Wynne told the Observer. “It’s been very well received, it has a loyal following. We’re just gonna let it go the way of the dodo bird.”

Hong Kong Restaurant

9055 Garland Road

Hong Kong Restaurant, Dallas’ longest-running Chinese restaurant, closed in May 2025 after more than 60 years on Garland Road. Opened in 1962 by chef Bill Pon, who once cooked for Eleanor Roosevelt, it helped elevate Chinese-American cuisine in the city and remained a beloved neighborhood spot through several ownership changes. With its closure, Royal China, founded in 1974, becomes the city’s longest-operating Chinese restaurant.

Bangkok at Greenville

4503 Greenville Ave.

Joe and Sunny Pumphaung have been the owners of Bangkok at Greenville since 2005, and on June 30, the restaurant will be closed for good. Rising costs were a factor in the closure, but more importantly, the owners wanted to spend more time with their parents. The restaurant originally opened in 1993 and is closing just shy of its 32nd anniversary. The sister restaurant, Bangkok at Beltline in Richardson, will remain open, but Joe and Sunny are no longer the owners.