T his year has been full of new restaurant openings in Dallas. But with exciting debuts, there are always unfortunate closings as well. From a favorite East Dallas donut shop to a beloved Design District gastropub, these are the most surprising Dallas restaurant closings so far this year.

Henry’s Majestic

After leaving Uptown Dallas in 2022 (a brunch staple in the neighborhood for eight years and home to cool, speakeasy bar Atwater Alley), Henry’s Majestic reopened in West Dallas in 2023. The new space seemed promising for the favorite spot, as the former The Foundry/Chicken Scratch home offered tons of outdoor space, a stage for live music, and indoor seating. When I moved to the Design District, I visited Henry’s a few times and loved the halibut aguachile (which unfortunately left

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