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The 12 Essential Knox-Henderson Restaurants

From the finest of fine dining to the pizzaest of pizza, this stretch of road has a lot of excellent places to eat

by Courtney E. Smith and Amy McCarthy Updated
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by Courtney E. Smith and Amy McCarthy Updated

Knox-Henderson is positively packed with must-try eateries. From some of the city’s best French bistros to pizza that really wows, this area’s restaurants can meet pretty much any diner’s needs any time of day.

It’s important to note that the boundaries of Knox-Henderson are loosely defined on this map, but each of these restaurants are just a stone’s throw away from where Knox and Henderson diverge at the intersection of Highway 75. Go forth, and explore all the dining options that this neighborhood has to offer.

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Chelsea Corner

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A revamp of a 1974 original, today’s Chelsea Corner is just as great as its predecessor. Swing by with the crew for hot honey and pepperoni pizza and stunning seasonal cocktails during happy hour on one of the neighborhood’s best patios.

4830 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75205
(469) 726-2211
(469) 726-2211

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Toulouse

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Toulouse offers a cozy Parisian cafe vibe in the middle of Dallas with old-school dishes including buttery, garlicky escargots, beef bourguignon, and trout almandine. It’s also the center of excellent people watching in the city, with it’s location just off the Katy Trail.

3314 Knox St, Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 520-8999
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Knox Bistro

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It’s one of the top brunch stops in Dallas, but under the direction of chef Bruno Davaillon the kitchen serves excellent French food at every meal, as well as offering a robust wine list. With daily dinner specials and a respectable selection of steaks, seafood, and a well-curated cheese plate, all the classic French cooking styles are represented. The vibe is casual, with a French country feel and lots of modern touches like glazed cement and wicker chairs on the patio.

3230 Knox St #140, Dallas, TX 75205
(469) 250-4007
(469) 250-4007

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Mister Charles

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Knox Ave. holds a lot of great restaurants, but it is currently home to the best fine dining restaurant in the city — Mister Charles. This spot from Duro Hospitality has the impeccable design elements of all its restaurants, plus a menu of classic American fare served on fine china. Head in for a real dining splurge, with whole dover sole served table side, excellent cuts of steak that start at around $100, or uni shells carbonara. It is possible to cobble together an entire meal from the shared plates on the left side of the menu at a lower price point.

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3219 Knox St, Dallas, TX 75205
(972) 920-9471
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Pizzana Dallas

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This Napoli-style by way of Southern California pizza joint is also a romantic date night spot. Head over for the crust that’s fermented for 48-hours, and stay for the innovative toppings and flavor profiles.

3219 Knox St suite 150, Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 440-4400
(214) 440-4400

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Green Point Seafood and Oyster Bar

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This friendly neighborhood spot is a great stop for meeting with friends or having a casual date night. The huge wrap-around bar is a fun time, and a solid spot for ordering shared bites and cocktails. Or make it a full meal of lobster rolls, pastas, or seafood gumbo in one of the cozy booths.

3219 Knox Street, Dallas, Texas 75205
(214) 258-6063
(214) 258-6063

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Georgie

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Georgie might be Dallas’s most innovative kitchen at the moment. It is one of the best places to indulge in a tasting menu. The dishes are never quite what you expect, in the most wonderful way. While it aims to be a neighborhood spot, the decor is fairly fancy — so get dressed up or wear your every day looks, they’ll welcome you either way.

4514 Travis St Suite 132, Dallas, TX 75205
(469) 466-8263
(469) 466-8263

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Tei Tei Robata Bar

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This beloved local sushi bar is a must-visit. There is plenty of seating at the sushi bar or tables inside, with a vibe that’s minimalistic. The robota items are grilled on oak and charcoal — think sea bass, squid, and octopus. There are also sushi, sashimi, and rolls galore.

2906 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 828-2400
(214) 828-2400

The Old Monk

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Open since 1998, this Irish boasts a cozy atmosphere, plenty of whiskey, and fan-favorite snacks. Pair a pint or two with excellent fish and chips, or assemble a shareable board of cheese and snacks from a lengthy list of options like whiskey cheddar, homemade pate, and Welsh rarebit.

2847 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 821-1880
(214) 821-1880

Pie Tap Pizza Workshop + Bar

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The pizza dough at this Henderson Avenue pizzeria is fermented for 96 hours, resulting in a truly transcendent crust. If, for whatever reason, pizza doesn’t strike your fancy, Pie Tap’s burger is also a good choice, as is the pasta carbonara. This family-friendly spot has loads of indoor and outdoor seating, including an expansive bar.

2708 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 432-7800
(972) 432-7800

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Sfuzzi

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If you came to party, land here. Sfuzzi, with it’s red lights and shiny booths straight out of the ‘90s version of this restaurant, caters to a crowd that loves to see and be seen. Don’t miss the Sausage Rustica pizza, with sausage from Jimmy’s Food Store, or the Frozen Sfuzzi, which has been resurrected from it’s original recipe. And of course, there’s the Key Bump Shot, which says it all.

2401 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(469) 804-1313
(469) 804-1313

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Gemma

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The crown jewel in Knox-Henderson’s restaurant scene, this laid-back, neighborhood restaurant is one of Dallas’s best and got recognized by the James Beard Awards this year for its hospitality. The decor and menu have undergone and overhaul. Start dinner with oysters on the half shell or ceviche. Ordering from the plates du jour menu is a solid choice, and Gemma offers a plethora of proteins with frites options. The French chicken breast is a real winner.

2323 N Henderson Ave #109, Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 370-9426
(214) 370-9426

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Chelsea Corner

4830 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75205

A revamp of a 1974 original, today’s Chelsea Corner is just as great as its predecessor. Swing by with the crew for hot honey and pepperoni pizza and stunning seasonal cocktails during happy hour on one of the neighborhood’s best patios.

4830 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75205
(469) 726-2211
(469) 726-2211

Toulouse

3314 Knox St, Dallas, TX 75205

Toulouse offers a cozy Parisian cafe vibe in the middle of Dallas with old-school dishes including buttery, garlicky escargots, beef bourguignon, and trout almandine. It’s also the center of excellent people watching in the city, with it’s location just off the Katy Trail.

3314 Knox St, Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 520-8999
(214) 520-8999

Knox Bistro

3230 Knox St #140, Dallas, TX 75205

It’s one of the top brunch stops in Dallas, but under the direction of chef Bruno Davaillon the kitchen serves excellent French food at every meal, as well as offering a robust wine list. With daily dinner specials and a respectable selection of steaks, seafood, and a well-curated cheese plate, all the classic French cooking styles are represented. The vibe is casual, with a French country feel and lots of modern touches like glazed cement and wicker chairs on the patio.

3230 Knox St #140, Dallas, TX 75205
(469) 250-4007
(469) 250-4007

Mister Charles

3219 Knox St, Dallas, TX 75205

Knox Ave. holds a lot of great restaurants, but it is currently home to the best fine dining restaurant in the city — Mister Charles. This spot from Duro Hospitality has the impeccable design elements of all its restaurants, plus a menu of classic American fare served on fine china. Head in for a real dining splurge, with whole dover sole served table side, excellent cuts of steak that start at around $100, or uni shells carbonara. It is possible to cobble together an entire meal from the shared plates on the left side of the menu at a lower price point.

3219 Knox St, Dallas, TX 75205
(972) 920-9471
(972) 920-9471

Pizzana Dallas

3219 Knox St suite 150, Dallas, TX 75205

This Napoli-style by way of Southern California pizza joint is also a romantic date night spot. Head over for the crust that’s fermented for 48-hours, and stay for the innovative toppings and flavor profiles.

3219 Knox St suite 150, Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 440-4400
(214) 440-4400

Green Point Seafood and Oyster Bar

3219 Knox Street, Dallas, Texas 75205

This friendly neighborhood spot is a great stop for meeting with friends or having a casual date night. The huge wrap-around bar is a fun time, and a solid spot for ordering shared bites and cocktails. Or make it a full meal of lobster rolls, pastas, or seafood gumbo in one of the cozy booths.

3219 Knox Street, Dallas, Texas 75205
(214) 258-6063
(214) 258-6063

Georgie

4514 Travis St Suite 132, Dallas, TX 75205

Georgie might be Dallas’s most innovative kitchen at the moment. It is one of the best places to indulge in a tasting menu. The dishes are never quite what you expect, in the most wonderful way. While it aims to be a neighborhood spot, the decor is fairly fancy — so get dressed up or wear your every day looks, they’ll welcome you either way.

4514 Travis St Suite 132, Dallas, TX 75205
(469) 466-8263
(469) 466-8263

Tei Tei Robata Bar

2906 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX 75206

This beloved local sushi bar is a must-visit. There is plenty of seating at the sushi bar or tables inside, with a vibe that’s minimalistic. The robota items are grilled on oak and charcoal — think sea bass, squid, and octopus. There are also sushi, sashimi, and rolls galore.

2906 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 828-2400
(214) 828-2400

The Old Monk

2847 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX 75206

Open since 1998, this Irish boasts a cozy atmosphere, plenty of whiskey, and fan-favorite snacks. Pair a pint or two with excellent fish and chips, or assemble a shareable board of cheese and snacks from a lengthy list of options like whiskey cheddar, homemade pate, and Welsh rarebit.

2847 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 821-1880
(214) 821-1880

Pie Tap Pizza Workshop + Bar

2708 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX 75206

The pizza dough at this Henderson Avenue pizzeria is fermented for 96 hours, resulting in a truly transcendent crust. If, for whatever reason, pizza doesn’t strike your fancy, Pie Tap’s burger is also a good choice, as is the pasta carbonara. This family-friendly spot has loads of indoor and outdoor seating, including an expansive bar.

2708 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 432-7800
(972) 432-7800

Sfuzzi

2401 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX 75206

If you came to party, land here. Sfuzzi, with it’s red lights and shiny booths straight out of the ‘90s version of this restaurant, caters to a crowd that loves to see and be seen. Don’t miss the Sausage Rustica pizza, with sausage from Jimmy’s Food Store, or the Frozen Sfuzzi, which has been resurrected from it’s original recipe. And of course, there’s the Key Bump Shot, which says it all.

2401 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(469) 804-1313
(469) 804-1313

Gemma

2323 N Henderson Ave #109, Dallas, TX 75206

The crown jewel in Knox-Henderson’s restaurant scene, this laid-back, neighborhood restaurant is one of Dallas’s best and got recognized by the James Beard Awards this year for its hospitality. The decor and menu have undergone and overhaul. Start dinner with oysters on the half shell or ceviche. Ordering from the plates du jour menu is a solid choice, and Gemma offers a plethora of proteins with frites options. The French chicken breast is a real winner.

2323 N Henderson Ave #109, Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 370-9426
(214) 370-9426

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