Punk Noir, an immersive new tasting menu-only restaurant, will open on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Dallas’ Design District at 139 Turtle Creek Boulevard.
The restaurant features multiple cinematic rooms, setting the stage for an impressive 20-course tasting experience, costing $295 per person. Helmed by James Beard Award-winning Chef RJ Cooper, Punk Noir blends globally inspired cuisine with bold creativity, theatrical presentation, and an energetic, design-driven atmosphere. The concept stems from Dallas natives John McKeel and his sons, Cole and Clay McKeel, who created the restaurant as a personal passion project designed to bring a daring new culinary experience to Dallas.
Guests arrive to dine in an artistic atmosphere, spanning 7,800 square feet, and they’re welcomed into a lounge space decorated with a striking and colorful graffiti mural from local contemporary artist Michael Shellis.
This avant-garde restaurant makes reservations via its website for 26 seats with two to three seatings nightly, creating a more intimate gathering and experience. During dinner, guests move into different rooms, such as a communal dining room featuring projection-mapped visuals and graffiti art led by a “Mistress of Ceremonies” and an open kitchen where Chef Cooper presents various, chef-driven courses, such as caviar and Wagyu. A spectacular dining room is adorned with chandeliers and Michael Shellis’s oversized canvas punk paintings. By the end of the evening, guests can make a choice to relax in the dining room or the Noir Lounge.
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A James Beard Award winner for Best Chef Mid-Atlantic, Chef Cooper was behind acclaimed concepts including Rogue 24 in Washington, D.C., and Gypsy Soul, as well as Saint Stephen and Acqua in Nashville. His work has been recognized by leading publications including TIME, The New York Times, Vogue, Bon Appétit, and Food & Wine.
Chef de Cuisine Jay Vopatek (formerly at Rye Restaurant in Dallas) and Pastry Chef Rachel Maykut (known for her work at Uchi) will present guests with delicious and decadent desserts. The cocktail tasting program, led by acclaimed bar manager Shane Scully, is a multi-course experience offering signature cocktails.
Guests who seek a more low-key experience can enjoy the Noir Lounge, located at the front of the restaurant. Craft cocktails can be ordered alongside smaller tasting menus.
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- Address: 139 Turtle Creek Blvd, Suite 130, Dallas
- Website: https://www.punknoir.com/
Map to Punk Noir
Featured image from Punk Noir’s website
