Hoochies, the seafood spot on Denton Square, is set to reopen on March 31, after a months-long renovation, owner Amy Hawkins said. The downtown mainstay shut its doors in mid-November for the overhaul and will host a soft opening ahead of a late-March grand reopening.
As reported by Community Impact, the revamp brings fresh flooring, new seating, a full bar and additional dining space. Hawkins told the outlet the goal is to modernize the space without losing the restaurant’s laid-back, seafood-forward vibe.
Menu tweaks aim to widen the appeal
To make the place friendlier for non-seafood fans, the kitchen is adding chicken strips and a Nashville hot chicken sandwich. In a statement to Community Impact, Hawkins said, “In a family of four, there’s usually one person who doesn’t like seafood. We were missing that element.” She also told the outlet the restaurant closed for renovations on Nov. 17 and will hold a soft opening before the grand reopening.
Hoochies remains a downtown fixture
Long a Square staple known for po'boys, oysters and Cajun flavors, Hoochies has been part of Denton’s downtown dining fabric for years. Earlier coverage by the Dallas Observer has highlighted the restaurant’s staying power with locals.
When to watch for the reopening
Hawkins said the team will use the soft opening to test the new floor plan and menu before rolling into the grand reopening event in late March. For day-of updates and event details, keep an eye on Hoochies' Facebook page.
With a full bar and extra seats coming online, the refreshed Hoochies is expected to ease weekend crowds on the Square while serving up familiar seafood favorites alongside the new fried chicken options for students and families. Denton diners looking for the old standbys and a few fresh twists will likely find both when the doors reopen later this month.
