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14 Essential Knox-Henderson Restaurants

Find everything from chic French fare to late-night tacos in this buzzy dining ‘hood

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One of the hottest dining neighborhoods in Dallas, the Knox-Henderson area is positively packed with killer eateries and bustling cocktail bars. From chic, Napa-inspired cuisine to late night tacos, 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 14 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 wildly popular neighborhood has to offer.

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Henry's Majestic

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Henry’s Majestic is already a Dallas brunch institution, but don’t sleep on the late-night menu. Hangover-preventing dishes like Korean barbecue chicken and carnitas dumplings await.

Chelsea Corner

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A revamp of a 1974 original, the 21st century Chelsea Corner is just as great as its predecessor. Chill with your dog on the back patio while sipping an Aperol spritz, or swing by with the crew for $9 pizzas and $3 beers during happy hour.

Toulouse

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There are now multiple Toulouse outposts in Texas, but the Knox-Henderson location is the original. Despite being in the middle of Dallas, it offers a cozy Parisian cafe vibe, with old-school dishes like buttery, garlicky escargots and French onion soup.

Up On Knox

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During happy hour at this sophisticated spot, which runs from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on weekdays, martinis and other classic cocktails are just $6. Use the bucks you save on drinks to splurge on a dozen East Coast oysters.

Velvet Taco

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Open until at least 2 a.m. every single night, Velvet Taco is a favorite of SMU students, Lower Greenville partiers, and practically everyone else in between. The tacos here aren’t traditional, but they definitely are creative. Go for a lettuce-wrapped falafel taco, or the picnic chicken, stuffed with rotisserie chicken, potato salad, and crispy chicken skin.

Brunch is a sport in Dallas, and it’s best enjoyed at spots like Smithy. Sip libations like the Flower Child, a mix of rose and vodka that’s infused with lemon, bergamot, hibiscus, and pomegranate, and feast on Japanese pancakes, crab-topped nachos, and tater tot poutine.

Cocktails lined up on the bar at Smithy Courtesy Smithy

The Porch

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A Knox Henderson stalwart, the Porch continues to be one of the city’s most reliable options for a night out. The classic cheeseburger, made with a Texas wagyu beef patty is a must, as is the Porch Paloma, a ridiculously refreshing cocktail made with blanco tequila, Jarritos grapefruit soda, and fresh grapefruit.

Origin Kitchen + Bar

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The wide-ranging menu at this popular restaurant makes it easy to please a crowd, and many of the dishes are arguably healthy. Share a plate of Cholula-lime chicken wings, then move on to heartier fare like grass-fed hanger steak or gluten-free fried chicken.

Tei Tei Robata Bar

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This longstanding Greenville Avenue sushi bar has fresh fish shipped in daily from Japan and beyond, so expect the menu of primo options like Hokkaido uni and live Mirugai clam to change daily.

The Old Monk

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Open since 1998, this Irish boasts a cozy atmosphere, plenty of whiskey, and solid 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.

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 a solid choice, as is the pasta carbonara.

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Beverley's Dallas

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A newcomer to the area, Beverley’s has already made a serious impression. Snack on caviar and latkes or crispy fritto misto, share a bottle of sparkling rose, and feast on excellently prepared entrees like whole branzino served with lemon aioli, herb salad, and couscous.

Veritas Wine Room

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One of the city’s best wine bars, Veritas boasts more than 400 different bottles sourced from notable wine-growing regions across the world. On Mondays, hit Veritas for half-price wines by the glass all night long.

The crown jewel in Knox-Henderson’s restaurant scene, this laid-back, Napa-inspired restaurant is one of Dallas’s best. Start dinner with an heirloom tomato salad, then share favorites like deep-fried Castelvetrano olives served with warm Texas pecans and crispy squash blossoms filled with mint ricotta.

Gemma.
Gemma.
Garrett Hall/EDFW

Henry's Majestic

Henry’s Majestic is already a Dallas brunch institution, but don’t sleep on the late-night menu. Hangover-preventing dishes like Korean barbecue chicken and carnitas dumplings await.

Chelsea Corner

A revamp of a 1974 original, the 21st century Chelsea Corner is just as great as its predecessor. Chill with your dog on the back patio while sipping an Aperol spritz, or swing by with the crew for $9 pizzas and $3 beers during happy hour.

Toulouse

There are now multiple Toulouse outposts in Texas, but the Knox-Henderson location is the original. Despite being in the middle of Dallas, it offers a cozy Parisian cafe vibe, with old-school dishes like buttery, garlicky escargots and French onion soup.

Up On Knox

During happy hour at this sophisticated spot, which runs from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on weekdays, martinis and other classic cocktails are just $6. Use the bucks you save on drinks to splurge on a dozen East Coast oysters.

Velvet Taco

Open until at least 2 a.m. every single night, Velvet Taco is a favorite of SMU students, Lower Greenville partiers, and practically everyone else in between. The tacos here aren’t traditional, but they definitely are creative. Go for a lettuce-wrapped falafel taco, or the picnic chicken, stuffed with rotisserie chicken, potato salad, and crispy chicken skin.

Smithy

Brunch is a sport in Dallas, and it’s best enjoyed at spots like Smithy. Sip libations like the Flower Child, a mix of rose and vodka that’s infused with lemon, bergamot, hibiscus, and pomegranate, and feast on Japanese pancakes, crab-topped nachos, and tater tot poutine.

Cocktails lined up on the bar at Smithy Courtesy Smithy

The Porch

A Knox Henderson stalwart, the Porch continues to be one of the city’s most reliable options for a night out. The classic cheeseburger, made with a Texas wagyu beef patty is a must, as is the Porch Paloma, a ridiculously refreshing cocktail made with blanco tequila, Jarritos grapefruit soda, and fresh grapefruit.

Origin Kitchen + Bar

The wide-ranging menu at this popular restaurant makes it easy to please a crowd, and many of the dishes are arguably healthy. Share a plate of Cholula-lime chicken wings, then move on to heartier fare like grass-fed hanger steak or gluten-free fried chicken.

Tei Tei Robata Bar

This longstanding Greenville Avenue sushi bar has fresh fish shipped in daily from Japan and beyond, so expect the menu of primo options like Hokkaido uni and live Mirugai clam to change daily.

The Old Monk

Open since 1998, this Irish boasts a cozy atmosphere, plenty of whiskey, and solid 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.

Pie Tap Pizza Workshop + Bar

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 a solid choice, as is the pasta carbonara.

Exterior sign of Pie Tap Pizza Workshop Pie Tap Pizza Workshop

Beverley's Dallas

A newcomer to the area, Beverley’s has already made a serious impression. Snack on caviar and latkes or crispy fritto misto, share a bottle of sparkling rose, and feast on excellently prepared entrees like whole branzino served with lemon aioli, herb salad, and couscous.

Veritas Wine Room

One of the city’s best wine bars, Veritas boasts more than 400 different bottles sourced from notable wine-growing regions across the world. On Mondays, hit Veritas for half-price wines by the glass all night long.

Gemma

The crown jewel in Knox-Henderson’s restaurant scene, this laid-back, Napa-inspired restaurant is one of Dallas’s best. Start dinner with an heirloom tomato salad, then share favorites like deep-fried Castelvetrano olives served with warm Texas pecans and crispy squash blossoms filled with mint ricotta.

Gemma.
Gemma.
Garrett Hall/EDFW

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