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Two New Restaurants Seek Alcohol Permits in Midland
Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approving requests for Red Oak Kitchen and Cork & Pickle
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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Two new restaurants set to open at Summit Center in Midland, Texas have filed applications for specific-use designations (SUDs) to serve alcohol on their premises. The Midland Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended that the Midland City Council approve the alcohol permit requests for both Red Oak Kitchen and Cork & Pickle.
Why it matters
The approval of these alcohol permits will allow the new restaurants to serve alcoholic beverages, which can be an important revenue stream and amenity for dining establishments. The expansion of dining and entertainment options in Midland's Summit Center development also signals continued economic growth in the region.
The details
Red Oak Kitchen plans to serve alcohol on 5,001 square feet of its 5,725 square-foot facility, which will include a bar. The intended hours of alcohol service are from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Cork & Pickle will serve alcohol on 4,314 square feet of its 15,601 square-foot facility, which will also include a bar. Cork & Pickle will feature outdoor pickleball courts, and its intended alcohol service hours will match those of Red Oak Kitchen.
- The Midland Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended the alcohol permit requests.
- The Midland City Council will consider the recommendations at a future meeting.
The players
Red Oak Kitchen
A new restaurant coming to Midland's Summit Center development, which will be the second Red Oak Kitchen location in the Permian Basin region.
Cork & Pickle
A new restaurant coming to Midland's Summit Center development, which will be the first of its kind in the city and will feature outdoor pickleball courts.
Amber Davis
The representative who filed the alcohol permit applications on behalf of Summit Center LLC, the developer of the Summit Center project.
Midland Planning and Zoning Commission
The local government body that has recommended approval of the alcohol permit requests for the two new restaurants.
Midland City Council
The local government body that will ultimately consider and vote on the alcohol permit requests for the two new restaurants.
What’s next
The Midland City Council will consider the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendations on the alcohol permit requests for Red Oak Kitchen and Cork & Pickle at an upcoming meeting.
The takeaway
The addition of these two new restaurants with alcohol service options signals continued economic development and growth in Midland, Texas, as the city works to expand its dining and entertainment offerings.
