The word “closed” feels awfully permanent, but in this installment of 14 recent restaurant closures in Dallas-Fort Worth, we learn that doors open and shut in a variety of ways.
The latest North Texas restaurant news in spring 2025 will be divided into four sections: closed now, closed temporarily, closing eventually and not closed (despite what you may have heard).
We’re just glad none of the permanent restaurant closures were for decades-old businesses, like we saw in a spate of historic restaurant shutterings earlier in 2025.
Are restaurant openings more your thing? We have an entire page dedicated to new restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Restaurants listed in alphabetical order.
Closed now in Dallas-Fort Worth
Jasper’s in Richardson: The restaurant that served “gourmet backyard cuisine,” Jasper’s, has closed its final location. The CityLine restaurant in Richardson shuttered in March 2025, taking with it those great blue cheese potato chips and baby back ribs.
Jasper’s was at 1251 State St., Richardson.
Miznon in Deep Ellum: Israeli restaurant Miznon closed in Deep Ellum, but its sibling restaurant in The Colony remains open. Its Texas-based owners say Miznon was always meant to be a small restaurant — and in many parts of the world, customers walk up to a window to order. The Deep Ellum restaurant was too big, and therefore unsustainable, Plano resident Cass Akpunku told The Dallas Morning News.
His team still plans to expand Miznon to other parts of Texas, which is good news for fans of Miznon’s internationally known pitas.
Miznon was at 2639 Main St., Dallas. Miznon remains open at 5808 Windhaven Parkway, The Colony.
Sfuzzi in East Dallas: Pizza shop and wine bar Sfuzzi closed on Henderson Avenue so owners Brandon Hays and Phil Schanbaum can open a restaurant called Hendy’s in its place. Fun fact: Chef Peja Krstic, who owns East Dallas restaurant Mot Hai Ba and new Oak Cliff spot Pillar, is creating the Hendy’s menu.
Sfuzzi was at 2401 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas. Hendy’s is expected to open there in summer 2025.
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The Whippersnapper in East Dallas: After nine years — and probably nine lives — dive bar and pop-up spot The Whip has closed near Henderson Avenue. It’s expected to reopen before the end of 2025 as Boogie’s, a cocktail bar and house music party spot.
The Whippersnapper was at 1806 McMillan Ave., Dallas. Boogie’s is expected to open there in Q4 2025.
Closed temporarily in Dallas and Richardson
Bottled Blonde near Deep Ellum: You won’t be able to get bottle service at Bottled Blonde for a bit while it’s closed for renovations, according to the bar’s Instagram bio. The Dallas Observer notes that Bottled Blonde has been one of Dallas’ top-grossing establishments for alcohol sales for years, so its temporary closure could be significant for regional alcohol sales.
In 2022, it spawned a second North Texas location, in Fort Worth, which has since closed.
Bottled Blonde is at 505 N. Good Latimer Expressway, Dallas. Reopening date is not yet known.
Del’s Charcoal Burgers in Richardson: One of North Texas’ oldest restaurants, Del’s, is closed temporarily following a grease fire in late April 2025. The fire department declared the fire accidental and no one was injured. It isn’t clear how long it’ll take for the restaurant, open since 1957, to get back in biz.
Del’s Charcoal Burgers is at 110 S McKinney St., Richardson.
Closing soon in Dallas and Richardson
Fernando’s Mexican Cuisine in Dallas and Richardson: “What is this awful rumor that Fernando’s is closing?” a friend texted me in early May 2025. It’s no rumor, it’s true: Fernando’s restaurants in Dallas and Richardson are both closing May 18, 2025.
Managing partner Anne Cowden explained in a social media farewell that the company was unable to come to a leasing agreement with the landlord at the Dallas restaurant at Midway Road and Northwest Highway. The lease in Richardson will expire soon, too, and she said now “is the appropriate time to close both restaurants.” Both!
Regulars commented they were “heartbroken.”
Fernando’s Mexican Cuisine is at 1250 State Street, Richardson, and 4347 W. Northwest Highway, Dallas. Open until the end of the day on May 18, 2025.
Knife in Dallas: Chef John Tesar’s Knife Steakhouse in Dallas is expected to close and relocate in summer or fall 2025. Tesar founded the restaurant more than a decade ago, blending Italian-American classics with steakhouse fare at Mockingbird Lane and Central Expressway, near the Park Cities, Lakewood and SMU.
After Aug. 31, 2025, when the license expires at the Highland hotel in Dallas, Tesar told The News he plans to take the steakhouse name and open another Knife elsewhere in Dallas.
More to come on where Tesar will make his next move and what restaurant will open at the Highland, in Knife’s place.
Knife continues on, temporarily, at 5300 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas.
Meddlesome Moth in the Dallas Design District: For 15 years, Dallas gastropub the Meddlesome Moth served a great selection of beers and a solid brunch menu. After a series of failed rent negotiations, owner Shannon Wynne is closing the Moth in May 2025. Go grab a drink and get your photo under the stained glass windows while there’s still time.
The Meddlesome Moth is at 1621 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas. Open until the end of the day May 22, 2025.
Not closed, despite what you might have heard!
Chuy’s Tex-Mex in Dallas: While it is true that the 32-year-old Chuy’s on McKinney Avenue and Knox Street closed in April 2025, it is not true that Chuy’s is gone in Dallas. The restaurant relocated a few miles east. Go see what they’re up to on Greenville Avenue.
The relocated Chuy’s Tex-Mex is at 1520 Greenville Ave., Dallas. It opened at 11 a.m. April 28, 2025.
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Louie’s in Dallas: Beloved Henderson Avenue pizza joint Louie’s is not closed, even though the sign is no longer standing. Call the restaurant and a funny voicemail will set you straight on the no-nonsense pizza joint open in East Dallas since 1987:
“Yeah, unfortunately,” the voicemail drones, “the sign blew down, but we’re still open.” It’s still dinner only. Still no kids allowed. They still will not give you ranch dressing.
At least some things never change.
Louie’s is at 1839 N. Henderson Ave, Dallas.
Pepe’s & Mito’s in Deep Ellum: The 30-year-old Tex-Mex shop in Deep Ellum, Pepe’s & Mito’s, is not closing, despite a post on Facebook in late February 2025 claiming it was. Whew! This family-owned spot has been visited by Guy Fieri for Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, and it remains an affordable spot for a quick lunch or dinner. It was never in jeopardy of closure, The News learned. The scare was simply a mistake by a customer who tugged on the wrong (locked) door at another Deep Ellum address.
Pepe’s & Mito’s Mexican Cafe is at 2911 Elm St., Dallas.
The Zodiac in downtown Dallas: Just as we were gearing up to say final goodbyes to one of downtown Dallas’ most influential restaurants, the flagship Neiman Marcus was saved from immediate closure. With it, the sixth-floor restaurant The Zodiac will remain open until at least the end of 2025. More popovers with strawberry butter and orange soufflés for all! For now.
The Zodiac is at 1618 Main St. (inside Neiman Marcus, on level six), Dallas.
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