Several restaurants are relocating or opening soon in Lakewood and Lake Highlands. The list is not comprehensive.

1. Bad Chicken

Bad Chicken, a locally owned fast-casual chicken restaurant, is scheduled to move to a permanent location in Old East Dallas after operating in a test kitchen for about a year.

The new location will include a drive-thru and offer a revamped menu, according to a company news release. The restaurant, currently located at 6030 Luther Lane, Ste. 130, serves chicken wings, nuggets and sandwiches, smash burgers, salads, and more than 20 homemade sauces.

Owner Bobby Shuey opened the test kitchen location in November 2022 to make sure Dallas was “ready and willing” for his restaurant before opening a permanent spot, according to the release.2. St. Martin’s Wine Bistro


French restaurant St. Martin’s Wine Bistro is expected to reopen in mid-October after closing in May to relocate from Lower Greenville to Old East Dallas.

Company staff shared the opening time frame on social media but did not provide an exact date. The restaurant, previously located at 3020 Greenville Ave., is known for its romantic atmosphere and live piano performances.

“Construction is going great,” staff wrote in an Instagram post. “We are all excited to see everyone, and as the time gets closer, information about reservations will be posted with time.”3. Starbucks

After closing in July to relocate, Starbucks has reopened its Lakewood cafe at a new address in the Lakewood Shopping Center.


A company spokesperson declined to share a reason for the relocation. The new location was previously expected to reopen in August. The cafe was previously located at 6312 La Vista Drive.

Starbucks, an international coffee shop chain, serves iced and hot coffee, tea, espresso beverages, and pastries.4. Savvy Sliders

Savvy Sliders is opening soon in Dallas.

The menu will offer several burger choices, including Angus beef and rib-eye steak. Other menu options include cod, crab cakes, chicken and falafel sliders. The Michigan-based restaurant has several locations across four states, according to its website.


Savvy Sliders is opening in the space formerly occupied by Project Pollo.