Knife Steakhouse remains open during Willow Bend redevelopment

Knife Steakhouse is still serving lunch and dinner at The District at Willow Bend, even as redevelopment changes the surrounding Plano property. Both the restaurant and the shopping center confirm it remains open.

Knife says construction has not affected its dining service or valet. Willow Bend also lists neighboring Mexican Bar Co. as open during redevelopment, so a trip to the property does not necessarily mean finding every business closed.

For diners planning a visit, Knife is at 6121 W. Park Blvd., Suite RS9. Lunch runs daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dinner is served from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The dining room closes between lunch and dinner. All times are local to Plano.

Reservations are available through the restaurant’s website or by calling 214-299-5943. Check its current hours before heading out as work at Willow Bend continues.

The shopping center’s Still Open & Serving notice confirms both restaurants are operating during redevelopment.

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