Kenny's Wood Fired Grill
North Dallas, Dallas
Restaurant in Dallas, United States
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Dress
Business Casual
Why go
A practical Addison choice for an easy dinner, date, or group meal when location and comfort matter more than awards or tasting-menu ambition. Dinner is the better fit for celebrations; lunch works for business meals or a convenient midday booking.
About Kenny's Wood Fired Grill
Kenny's Wood Fired Grill in Dallas is a venue to consider for straightforward planning. It opens at 11 AM daily, closes at 10 PM Sunday through Thursday, stays open until 11 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Use it for a practical night in Dallas
The main reason to consider it is ease of planning. The schedule gives diners room to plan around an 11 AM daily opening, an early evening visit, or a later Friday or Saturday schedule. The business-casual dress code also helps set expectations for how to dress without assuming a highly formal requirement.
Keep the recommendation practical rather than overly specific. Kenny's Wood Fired Grill works best as a Dallas option to evaluate when hours, dress expectations, simple scheduling matter most.
Evening plans can be useful for dates and celebrations
Earlier visits can work when convenience is the point, since the hours begin at 11 AM every day. Evening plans may also fit occasions that benefit from a later schedule, especially on Friday and Saturday, when the restaurant is open until 11 PM. For conversation, an earlier evening plan is still safer than assuming a late visit will be quieter.
For highly specific plans, such as a chef-led tasting menu, named awards, price point, or a tightly defined cuisine lane, compare current details directly with the restaurant before committing. Otherwise, choose it when the hours and business-casual dress code fit the plan.
For broader planning, use our full Dallas restaurants guide. If dinner is part of a larger trip, see Dallas hotels, Dallas bars, Dallas wineries, Dallas experiences.
Planning details
- Location
- 5000 Belt Line Rd Suite 775, Dallas, TX 75254
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- kennyswoodfiredgrill.com
- Phone
- +19723929663
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Kenny's Wood Fired Grill centers its identity on a sustained wood fire; the kitchen technique is front and center and defines the dining experience. Set along a suburban shopping strip in North Dallas, the restaurant reads as an approachable neighborhood grill that emphasizes honest char over decorative touches. That working fire gives the food a rustic, elemental quality — char, smoke and temperature management drive the plates — while the execution keeps things polished rather than casual-chain. The result is an approachable, fire-forward room where technique and flavor trump ceremony.
Best For
Kenny's suits diners who prioritize grilled flavor and a straightforward, refined steakhouse experience; it is most at home at dinner service when the wood-fire program has been stoked and the kitchen is running. The format appeals to neighborhood groups and traveling suburban diners who make a point of coming for the food rather than for ambiance alone. It is a smart pick for business dinners and date nights that want serious cooking without white-tablecloth formality, or for groups that want shareable starters and big, fire-finished mains.
Ordering Tips
When you order at Kenny's, lean into items that showcase the wood fire: the Filet Mignon with garlic herb butter and the ribs are clear choices for char-driven depth, and the Wood-Grilled Oysters and Lobster Deviled Eggs with white truffle cream highlight how smoke and heat transform seafood and starters. The Bacon Cheddar Burger and Crab Cakes represent the grill's range, while a portion of Mac and Cheese makes for a comforting side. Consider sharing several starters and a steak or two so each guest samples the kitchen's sustained-fire approach across proteins.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and inviting 1940s Chicago-style chophouse atmosphere with relaxed yet sophisticated lighting and decor.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Business Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
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Location
5000 Belt Line Rd Suite 775, Dallas, TX 75254 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Panevino Osteria, Notable alternative
- Ida Claire, Notable alternative
- III Forks - Addison, Notable alternative
- Neighborhood Services, Notable alternative
- Kenny's Italian Kitchen, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Addison and Dallas
Choose Kenny's Wood Fired Grill when the priority is an easy Addison dinner with broad appeal. III Forks - Addison is the better fit when the occasion calls for a more formal steakhouse feel, while Kenny's is the less complicated pick for a mixed group that wants comfort without turning dinner into a major production.
Neighborhood Services is the stronger cross-shop for diners who want a Dallas neighborhood-restaurant feel with more urban energy. Panevino Osteria and Kenny's Italian Kitchen make more sense when Italian is the brief. If the group wants something looser and more Southern-leaning, Ida Claire is the better alternative.
For booking difficulty, Kenny's is the easy-choice lane: better for weeknight plans, business meals, groups where certainty matters. For a higher-stakes celebration, III Forks - Addison is the safer splurge; for a casual but more distinctive Dallas-feeling night, Neighborhood Services is the stronger comparison.
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Compare Kenny's Wood Fired Grill
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Kenny's Wood Fired Grill | Dallas | No published awards |
| Panevino Osteria | Dallas | No published awards |
| Ida Claire | Addison | No published awards |
| III Forks - Addison | Dallas | No published awards |
| Neighborhood Services | Dallas | No published awards |
| Kenny's Italian Kitchen | Dallas | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an earlier or later visit better at Kenny's Wood Fired Grill?
Both can work from a scheduling standpoint. Kenny's Wood Fired Grill opens at 11 AM every day, closes at 10 PM Sunday through Thursday, closes at 11 PM on Friday and Saturday. An earlier visit fits convenience-driven plans in Dallas, while Friday and Saturday offer a later closing time.
Is Kenny's Wood Fired Grill good for a special occasion?
It can be, if the hours and business-casual dress code fit the plan. For a different option to compare, III Forks - Addison may also be worth checking against the needs of the occasion.
What are alternatives to Kenny's Wood Fired Grill?
Panevino Osteria, Ida Claire, III Forks - Addison, Neighborhood Services, Kenny's Italian Kitchen are natural comparison points when deciding whether Kenny's Wood Fired Grill is the right fit. Check each venue's current details directly when comparing menus, pricing, private dining, other planning specifics.
Can Kenny's Wood Fired Grill accommodate groups?
For group dining, private rooms, or seat counts at Kenny's Wood Fired Grill, larger parties should confirm current availability directly with the restaurant. The daily hours, including 11 PM closing on Friday and Saturday, may help with scheduling.
