New Sushi, Snacks and Cocktails Coming to Oak Cliff's East Dock

Bite sushi and Lola's Cantina to open in revitalized East Dock mixed-use development this spring.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 10:23am

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Oak Cliff's century-old East Dock warehouse on Clarendon Drive is being redeveloped into a mixed-use complex featuring retail, studios, and community spaces. Two new food and drink tenants, Bite sushi and Lola's Cantina & Snacks, are scheduled to open in the complex this spring, offering sushi, Mexican-inspired snacks, and cocktails in a casual, counter-service setting.

Why it matters

The additions of Bite and Lola's to the East Dock development are part of a broader effort to revitalize this area of Oak Cliff, bringing new dining and retail options to a neighborhood that has lacked consistent commercial activity. The project aims to prioritize local, small business operators over national chains, aligning with the community-focused approach of the East Dock redevelopment.

The details

The East Dock complex at 900 E. Clarendon Dr. is being redeveloped by Proxy Properties into roughly 62,000 square feet of retail, studios, and community space. Bite is a chef-owned sushi and tapas concept aiming to offer high-quality, affordable sushi in a casual setting. Lola's Cantina & Snacks will serve quick, Mexican-inspired snacks and drinks, including $10 bite-and-drink lunch combos. Both restaurants are designed for counter and bar service to integrate seamlessly with East Dock's mix of small businesses.

  • East Dock is scheduled to host a public "walking-dinner" preview on April 11, 2026.
  • Bite and Lola's are both planning to open in early spring 2026.

The players

Proxy Properties

The local firm redeveloping the East Dock mixed-use complex.

Mason Ho and Ikki Wu

The chefs behind the Bite sushi and tapas concept.

Lola's Cantina & Snacks

A new Mexican-inspired snack bar and cocktail concept opening at East Dock.

City of Dallas Office of Economic Development

Provided incentives and subsidies to help finance the East Dock adaptive-reuse conversion.

AJ Ramler

The founder of Proxy Properties, who has described the team's neighborhood-first approach to the East Dock redevelopment.

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What they’re saying

“We want to strip it back down.”

— Mason Ho (CultureMap Dallas)

What’s next

East Dock is set to host a public "walking-dinner" on April 11, 2026, where the new Bite and Lola's concepts will offer sample menus for neighbors. An official grand opening for the full East Dock development is planned for May 2026.

The takeaway

The addition of Bite sushi and Lola's Cantina to the East Dock mixed-use complex is part of a broader effort to revitalize this area of Oak Cliff, bringing new dining and retail options to the neighborhood while prioritizing local, small business operators over national chains. This community-focused approach aligns with the goals of the East Dock redevelopment project.