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    Knox Bistro

    3.8 (306 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago
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    Pork chop notice the undercooked meat. This wasn't even the worst piece.

    My wife and I went to Knox Bistro for our fifth anniversary, and while there were definitely some positives, I think many of the critical reviews online are pointing out legitimate issues. The biggest problem was the service. The staff seemed extremely focused on upselling throughout the entire experience. Shortly after we sat down, a hostess asked if we wanted sparkling water. Most people would assume that means complimentary sparkling water, not a bottled option with an added charge. Throughout dinner, our waiter repeatedly encouraged us to add appetizers, upgrades, and desserts. I understand that upselling is part of the restaurant business. I waited tables myself for years and did the same thing. But the approach here felt more aggressive and frequent than necessary. The second issue was my entrée. I ordered the pork chop, and while it was very flavorful, one piece of the meat was clearly raw. I brought it to the waiter's attention, and he took that piece back to the kitchen. In my opinion, the proper response would have been to remove the entire dish, offer to remake it fresh, or remove it from the bill. Instead, there was no follow-up until I asked about it again. At that point, we were offered a complimentary dessert. I appreciated the gesture, but it did not feel like an adequate resolution. That said, there were some bright spots. My wife had the lemon and green bean pasta, and it was excellent. The soufflé appetizer was a little small for the price but absolutely delicious. Portion sizes overall were generous, the atmosphere was lovely, and the location in Knox Henderson is fantastic. What surprised me most was how quiet the restaurant was. On a Friday night, it appeared to be only about half full when we left. Nearby restaurants looked noticeably busier. Some staff members even seemed frustrated or disappointed by the lack of traffic. Knox Bistro was a Michelin Star winner in 2025, but based on our experience, I am doubtful it will retain that distinction this year. I actually think this restaurant could easily be a four or five star destination again with a few relatively simple adjustments. There is a lot to like here. The food is generally very good, the space is attractive, and the location is hard to beat. They just need to improve their service recovery, ease up on the constant upselling, and focus on the details that make guests want to come back. Our total bill was about $150 before tip, with no booze.

    Salmon Gravlax Benedict
    Aj L.

    Nice ambiance when you arrive and pleasant staff. Only issue with the place itself was that the music was too loud, but it was brunch time so I understand. When it comes to food, it was good. The benedict had a great biscuit with it and the hollandaise was solid, but the salmon made it a bit too salty for me. Also the side salad was just covered in more salt which was a bit overwhelming. Overall it was good, but I just found it too salty. The chicken and waffles however were great! The gravy and chili sauce blended well and the chicken was crispy. Only issues were that it was lukewarm/not hot and that it was even better with a side of syrup! I believe that Knox bistro has a lot to offer from appetizers, drinks, and more, so we will have to come back again during lunch or dinner.

    Sticky Toffee Pudding
    CeCee S.

    Cute little French bistro with a warm, casual vibe. I've been here many times for brunch and lunch, but this was my first visit for dinner. Our server was bubbly, friendly, and full of great recommendations. We started with the charcuterie board, followed by the escargot, and then the foie gras. The foie gras was the standout--unexpectedly silky, creamy, and buttery, paired perfectly with fig marmalade. I practically licked the board clean. For my entrée, I ordered the grilled halibut, which was tender and flaky with great flavor, served over crisp greens and potatoes. Everything worked beautifully together. We finished with the sticky toffee pudding, which unfortunately was too dense and difficult to eat. Aside from that, it was a really enjoyable meal, and I'll definitely be back.

    Beef bourgeon. Incredible.
    Phil M.

    Ok ... this restaurant was a solid ten! Why, because they allowed us to rent out the "entire restaurant " right before New Year's Eve", for a very special event. Of course this was planned 3 months in advance. The food is French, the chef is French trained, and the food was absolutely amazing. See pics. It is tough pulling off an open bar drinks, multiple choice meal, and two item desert of such high quality. For a packed house. Hats off the to the entire staff. This restaurant is definitely on your must try list.

    Skate Wing in brown butter and lemon sauce with spinach and potatoes
    Diana D.

    We have been intending to try Knox Bistro for a couple of years. I had in my head that it was a traditional French bistro (more like its sister concept La Bilboquet), but it is not, or not exactly. This place is special, and should be on everyone's Special Occasion Restaurant list. Knox Bistro offers upscale, high-quality, authentic French cuisine and superb service that rivals the best in Dallas. Everything we had was first class, from the complementary bread and butter, to the best simple salad I've had in years, through unique takes on traditional (and not so traditional) entrees and outstanding desserts. French cuisine is all about the sauce, a principal Knox Bistro demonstrates exceptionally well. Our group of five enjoyed the salmon, skate wing, pork chop, and filet entrees, as well as a special that was ground pork and beef and spinach in a puff pastry. Every main was accompanied by an expertly designed, perfectly paired sauce...creamy sorrel sauce with the salmon, brown butter/lemon with the skate wing, a perfect green peppercorn with the filet, and a distinctive mustard sauce with the pork chop. And don't think the sides were an afterthought either. The carrots were inspiring (maybe butter poached?) the mashed potatoes perfect. Only the frites missed the mark as they could have been warmer. I'm really not a dessert person...if anything post-entree tempts me at all, it is a cheese course (which Knox Bistro offers). But it was my birthday, and my family insisted that THEY would feel cheated without a sweet celebration. That said, I cannot stress enough...DO NOT SLEEP ON DESSERT AT KNOX BISTRO. The Paris Brest - a hazelnut cream puff - is a must try. So I call Knox Bistro a special occasion restaurant because of the sheer decadence of everything we had. I know they do it in France, but I'm not sure it would be sustainable on a regular basis. However they do have a brunch and a more casual lunch menu...so perhaps once could make a habit of it. Even as I write this, I'm wondering about what occasion we should mark next. The first day of fall is three days away for those who celebrate. See you at Knox Bistro!

    Apple French Toast
    Kayla J.

    I've been here a handful of times over the years and have never left disappointed. Great location with a few free parking spots nearby. The interior is lovely and they'll play lovely music. Food has always been good. This last time I had the French toast. No complaints. Literally perfect. Will come back when I'm in Knox

    Knox Burger
    Anna Grace M.

    This is one of my favorite brunch spots in Dallas, but I came here the other day for dinner and was (not surprisingly) blown away. The service is top notch always and the atmosphere cannot be beat. It's fancy but the prices are actually reasonable. My table got a lot of different options and everyone was really impressed. The soufflé basically changed my life and I will never order anything else during dinner time. Also don't skip dessert!!!!!

    John P.

    Knox Bistro is a high quality French bistro in the Knox Henderson neighborhood in Dallas. We visited recently for Valentine's Day, but we beat the crowds and went the night before. They're a great addition to the neighborhood and offer a great experience. The food, cocktails and service are fantastic. We chose to hit the bar for a cocktail before being seated. The bartenders are friendly, attentive and willing to make anything you'd like. I went off menu for my first cocktail and ordered a Black Manhattan after spotting a bottle of Averna on the very top shelf (photo #2). The bartender was like Spider-Man jumping up on the bar to retrieve it. I wasn't sure how he was going to get up there, but it was impressive. He did a great job and it was made perfectly. My second cocktail (photo #5) was a French 75. I wanted something lighter with dinner and it was great. I am very impressed with their pours. It seems to be common these days that bars are using smaller cocktail glasses and serving smaller cocktails. That's incredibly annoying especially when you're spending $15 a cocktail, but Knox Bistro is doing the opposite. They pour a healthy cocktail. Well done!! Btw, the French fare is excellent and the reason we've been back a number of times. If you're in the mood for a high quality French bistro make sure to check out Knox Bistro. You'll love it. Salute. Black Manhattan 2 oz. Rye Whiskey 1 oz. Averna Angostura Bitters Luxardo Cherry French 75 1 oz. Gin 1/2 oz. Lemon juice 1/2 oz. Simple Syrup 3 oz. Champagne

    Cheese Soufflé & Salade
    Andrew W.

    We went here on a weekday night for dinner with some friends and the restaurant was pretty busy. Their patio area is enclosed so it was nice to sit out there and it wasn't too cold or noisy. Our food was all very good. My entree of the filet was amazing, my friend got the steak frites and said the chimichuri on it was great! My girlfriend's soufle was also incredible and she wished she could order again! Our service was great as well! I would definitely recommend!

    Agatha E.

    Absolutely fantastic! My family has been coming here for years- since this place was formally known as Up on Knox! Glad to know that the service, ambiance, & food hasn't gone downhill. Still amazing! We ordered the escargot, carpaccio, steaks & fries, & the mussels! Everything was tasty & our servers were so fun & lively- made for a fantastic experience just before christmas! Thank you!!!!!!

    BLT
    Callie J.

    I wanted to love this place because the food looked great, but honestly a few things set me back. We went on a super busy day, so they weren't taking walk-ins except at the bar, which worked out fine, we got a seat pretty quick. But then...it took the bartender a while to get our drink orders and even just bring us water. Once we ordered/received the drinks, it went further downhill. Our bartender completely disappeared, I flagged down both other bartenders to order and they both acted like we weren't THEIR customers so they wouldn't take our order. It was about 20 minutes from getting our drinks to even ordering the food. Food came pretty quick, however my fries were "warm" at best, and all of our toast/bread was over-charred. The BLT was so messy and hard to eat, it was terrible TBH. Another friend ordered the baked egg (I think) which came out piping hot, but again, charred toast:/ the apple French toast tho, was really spot on. When we paid, we asked for separate tabs (some ordered more than others), he said yes but really just split the whole bill 3 ways. Service as a major setback and no one was really pleased with their meals. Pictures are pretty tho.

    Caroline Z.

    Rilettes de Poisson, Poulet Roti aux Chanterelles et Mais, Pot de Creme au Chocolat I've been here before, but never with a large group in the private room. The room itself is beautiful with the most funny server who was sassy and very French and delightful! But the food kind of missed tonight. The fish dip was pretty good, but the chicken was just alright and the chocolate dessert missable

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    Dan L.

    My wife and I were pleasantly surprised by Knox Bistro. This restaurant has a good amount of natural light and a lively atmosphere. The service was great and the food was delicious. I had the steak frites and the meat was cooked and flavored perfectly: Drinks were on point and our waiter was attentive. There's a patio on the side of the building for those that want to sit outside. The inside has very tall ceilings and the tables by the windows provided a great video of the busy street.

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    Great brunch experience here. Waiter was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Ambiance is very nice.

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    Gracious staff. Delectable food. Delicious cocktails and wine. The loveliest ambiance. Year after year, this restaurant only gets better.

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