Plano’s Legacy West neighborhood welcomes a new dining destination that aims to serve both busy families and business professionals. The Henry, the latest concept from Fox Restaurant Concepts, opened its doors on October 21 at 7700 Windrose Ave., Suite G200. Spanning nearly 13,000 sq ft with a 2,233‑sq‑ft wrap‑around patio, the restaurant provides a versatile setting for morning coffee, lunch meetings, weekend brunch and evening dinner.
Design and Atmosphere
The interior blends forest‑green tones and dark wood with industrial accents, creating a warm yet contemporary feel. An open kitchen allows guests to watch chefs at work, while an indoor‑outdoor bar and a private dining room add flexibility for both casual and formal occasions. The expansive patio offers additional seating for those who prefer to dine al fresco.
Menu Highlights
The Henry’s menu is built around comfort and quality. Breakfast and brunch options include cheesy truffle popovers topped with whipped brie, toasted hazelnuts, truffle honey and chives. For lunch or dinner, the rigatoni alla vodka arrives with burrata, Calabrian chile, mint, lemon and breadcrumbs, delivering a creamy sauce balanced by bright citrus and spice. Steak lovers can choose the Filet “Steak Diane,” served with a crispy Parmesan potato and grilled broccoli – a classic steakhouse offering that fits well with business dinners or family celebrations.
Dessert features a molten butter cake paired with caramel, pretzel toffee and vanilla gelato, providing a sweet‑and‑salty finish that complements the restaurant’s cocktail program.
Cocktail and Coffee Programs
The bar menu mirrors the food’s broad appeal, offering familiar classics and inventive fruit‑forward drinks. Highlights include the Uptown Cocktail, which mixes Bombay gin with ruby grapefruit, fresh‑pressed honeydew, yuzu marmalade and mint, and a traditional Old Fashioned made with Buffalo Trace bourbon, burnt demerara, Angostura bitters and orange oil. A seasonal sangria blends cherry, yuzu, blackberry, pomegranate, lemon, E&J brandy and red wine, while the Hank’s Espresso Martini pairs vodka, Borghetti espresso liqueur, Licor 43 and spiced cold foam for a post‑dessert treat.
The dedicated coffee bar serves grab‑and‑go drinks and baked goods such as chocolate‑chip cookies and scones. Signature coffee offerings include The Rocket, an espresso‑based drink with toasted cinnamon and whole milk, and the Pushing Daisies, a matcha latte made with organic matcha, orange blossom, vanilla and soy milk.
Why The Henry Matters to Plano
Beyond its menu, The Henry adds a flexible gathering place to Legacy West, a hub already known for upscale shopping and office space. Its ability to accommodate breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and late‑night cocktails means residents no longer need to travel to Dallas for a comparable experience. The restaurant’s size and patio also make it a viable option for private events, business lunches and family celebrations, supporting the community’s desire for local, high‑quality dining options.
Fox Restaurant Concepts, the parent company, already operates popular Dallas‑area venues such as Flower Child and Culinary Dropout. The Henry marks the brand’s third Texas location, signaling confidence in the state’s strong consumer market and reinforcing Plano’s reputation as a growing culinary destination.
Reservations
Patrons are encouraged to make reservations in advance, especially for weekend brunch and dinner service. The Henry’s team expressed gratitude to the community for the warm welcome and looks forward to becoming a staple of Plano’s dining scene.
Original reporting: Local Profile (DFW) — read the source article.
