MML Hospitality Opened First Dallas Restaurant

Neighborhood Sushi launched on Oak Lawn Avenue as part of a major six-location expansion project for the hospitality group.

Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Dining Out

MML Hospitality Opened First Dallas Restaurant

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MML Hospitality opened the first of six planned restaurants in Dallas with the launch of Neighborhood Sushi on June 30, 2026. The group is currently expanding its footprint into North Texas from its established base in Austin.

Why it matters

The arrival of the Austin-based operator marks a significant entry into the Dallas dining scene. The group is scaling its presence through a centralized commissary model in the Design District to support multiple new concepts.

MML Hospitality manages over 25 properties in Austin and plans to open three Swedish Hill bakeries in Dallas. The group is building a commissary in the Design District to provide a central kitchen for its incoming Dallas portfolio.

The players

MML Hospitality

This Austin-based group manages a collection of hotels and restaurants across several states including New York, Louisiana, and Texas.

Neighborhood Sushi

This restaurant concept, originally founded in Austin in 2020, focuses on serving sushi and Japanese-inspired cuisine.

Swedish Hill

This bakery brand, which traces its history back 50 years, is being expanded into the Dallas market by MML Hospitality.

Clark's Oyster Bar

This seafood concept is a hallmark of the MML Hospitality portfolio and is slated to debut its first Dallas location in 2027.

The details

Neighborhood Sushi is located at 4216 Oak Lawn Ave. and serves as the inaugural venue for the group in the city. Future projects for the Dallas market include the launch of Clark's Oyster Bar, June's All Day, and three locations of the Swedish Hill bakery brand.

The first Clark's Oyster Bar opened in 2012.
The original Neighborhood Sushi opened in Austin in 2020.
Neighborhood Sushi opened in Dallas on June 30, 2026.
Clark's Oyster Bar is expected to open in spring 2027.

Roadmap

The entry into Dallas reflects a wider trend of successful regional hospitality groups scaling multi-concept portfolios into new urban markets. By deploying a centralized commissary, MML Hospitality is mirroring the operational strategies used to manage their 25 properties in Austin.

Residents in Dallas now have access to the Neighborhood Sushi concept at its new Oak Lawn Avenue location. The upcoming addition of three Swedish Hill bakeries and other concepts will expand dining options in the Design District and other city neighborhoods over the next 18 months.

The takeaway

The expansion brings established Austin concepts to the local market while centralizing kitchen operations to ensure brand consistency. Diners can expect a steady rollout of new venues over the next year and a half as the group completes its aggressive development schedule.