Southlake is getting oysters and martinis via Hudson House, the popular East Coast–inspired concept from restaurateur Hunter Pond’s Vandelay Hospitality Group, which is opening a location at 1131 E. Southlake Blvd., taking over the old RA Sushi spot next to Gloria’s. According to a release, it’ll open in summer 2026.
Founded in 2017, Hudson House is known for claiming to have the world’s coldest martini, along with a raw bar and a big stake in East Coast oysters. It’s a big neighborhood haunt. There are currently 10 locations including Addison, Dallas’ West Village, Lakewood, Frisco, Las Colinas, and an inordinately popular one in Fort Worth which opened in December 2023.
The chain has earned a following for its polished-yet-approachable atmosphere, standout lunch and dinner menus, and buzzy happy hour.
The Southlake location will continue that tradition with a space featuring warm leather booths, a large wraparound bar, an outdoor patio, and a full sit-down raw bar.
“Southlake has been on our radar for years—it’s a tight-knit community that values great hospitality and consistency,” says Vandelay founder and CEO Hunter Pond. “We’re excited to bring our East Coast raw bar, signature cheeseburger, and the ‘World’s Coldest Martini’ to the neighborhood this winter.”
Menu highlights include
Avocado Dip with ranch chipsThe Cheeseburger with thin patties, American cheese, pickles, and house Hudson sauceChicken Parm with creamy tomato pasta and reggianoAmerican Tuna Tower with fresh ahi, avocado, cucumber, local greens, and wasabi vinaigrette.
From the Raw Bar, the specialty seafood tower, The Bouquet, features a spread of East Coast oysters, shrimp cocktail with chipotle remoulade, princely-cut snow crab claws, and tuna tartare.
The list of martinis include The Classic; Bleu & Gold (vodka, olive juice, bleu cheese salt, housemade bleu cheese olives); Lemon Drop (lemon vodka, fresh lemon, Limoncello foam); and The Espresso (vodka, espresso, Kahlúa, Baileys).
Additional signature cocktails include the Frozen Bellini, Strawberry Spritz(strawberry Aperol, grapefruit, prosecco), Spicy Mexican (reposado, jalapeño, cucumber, fresh lime), and a classic Manhattan.