At long last, Ten50 Barbecue has opened its second location in the Devonshire neighborhood in Dallas (the original is in Richardson). Nick Reynolds first reported on Ten50’s plans back in 2023, when we believed the opening would be a few months away. We’re not sure what caused the nearly 18-month delay, but Ten50 finally opened the doors for the new spot on May 12, so we popped in to have a look.
Two immediate notes when we hopped out of the car. First was the smell of wood smoke, which is always a good sign. The second has to do with the massive glass and steel door at the restaurant’s entrance. It’s a heavy piece of kit, and you’ll be inclined to give it a firm yank. But momentum quickly flings the door against the facade, and if you’re not careful, maybe your fingers will provide the cushion? We slammed the door against the doorstop on the way in and on the way out. You’ve been warned.
Other than the door, the new space is a tasteful blend of wood, brick, steel and modern lighting with an urban loft feel. The restaurant, formerly a Sonny Bryan’s for over two decades, is quite a bit smaller than Ten50’s original Richardson location. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. Even though we dropped by on a peek Friday night (and the restaurant appeared to be doing a vibrant dinner business), we missed any long lines, ordered at the counter, then grabbed a seat and waited for our food to arrive…