Must-see restaurants in Fort Worth

  • Ellerbe Fine Foods

    Fort Worth

    Fresh, seasonal and local are the keywords in this serene, light-filled cafe. The farm-to-table ethos is a religion here and the seasonal menus always…

  • Lonesome Dove Western Bistro

    Fort Worth

    At Tim Love's mod-Western Stockyards dining experience, even the chefs wear cowboy hats. It's Southern fusion, with the traditional flavors of the region…

  • Joe T Garcia's

    Fort Worth

    The most famous restaurant in Fort Worth, this fourth-generation place takes up a city block. Dining in the walled courtyard is a magical experience (and…

  • Heim Barbecue

    Fort Worth

    The family behind this joint brings knowledge and passion to the cause of creating barbecue for a new age. Sausage, brisket (of course!), turkey, pulled…

  • Enchiladas Ole

    Fort Worth

    The antidote to same-seeming Tex-Mex. Yep, the dining room is dead simple and the menu a familiar litany of enchiladas, quesadillas and guacamole. But…

  • Kincaid's

    Fort Worth

    A local institution, complete with the sickly green walls, this former grocery is now stuffed with picnic tables, and serves some of the best burgers in…

  • Woodshed Smokehouse

    Fort Worth

    In this hugely successful Trinity River joint, Texas celebrity chef Tim Love serves up gourmet barbecue and more besides, including deep dark bowls of…

  • Reata

    Fort Worth

    The proprietors also own their own cattle ranch, so the sizable steaks are worth their weight. But you might also try the Texas specialties such as…

  • Benito's

    Fort Worth

    The welcoming Gonzalez family has been here for more than three decades, offering a good mix of familiar and adventurous items, like Mexican-style pork…

  • Brewed

    Fort Worth

    Brewed is an easygoing spot with exposed brick walls, mismatched tables and chairs, taxidermy and friendly waitstaff. With great coffee, 60 craft brews…

  • Grace

    Fort Worth

    At downtown's Grace, local luminaries hold court (and martinis) on the couch-strewn outdoor patio. In the stunning dining room with its temp-controlled…

  • Love Shack

    Fort Worth

    Enjoy a gourmet burger (the signature Dirty Love has bacon, cheese and a fried quail egg) at this Stockyards joint owned by Texas-born TV chef Tim Love…

  • Casablanca Coffee

    Fort Worth

    Thanks to friendly Moroccan owner Driss, this tiny downtown hole-in-the-wall exudes charm. Breakfast and lunch choices include spinach omelets and pita…

  • H3 Ranch

    Fort Worth

    If you’ve come to the Stockyards to eat steak – and that’s a damn good reason – then this is the steakhouse to choose. Take your pick from hickory-grilled…

  • Carshon's Deli

    Fort Worth

    Since 1928 Fort Worth's only kosher deli has served up classic New York sandwiches. Half the fun's in watching local movers and shakers make and break…

  • Esperanza's Restaurant & Bakery

    Fort Worth

    Breakfasts are spicy, plentiful and awfully tasty at this always-busy local fave. It even has a full bar so you can get a leg up on the day. Lunch items…

  • Spiral Diner & Bakery

    Fort Worth

    One of the most inventive organic vegan restaurants in Texas, this retro-feel diner serves up fresh juices, smoothies, salads and a whole bevy of…

  • Railhead Smokehouse

    Fort Worth

    Railroad is, to some, the legendary barbecue of Fort Worth. It's a no-frills rustic place (in a big parking lot and across from an animal hospital), where…

  • Bonnell’s

    Fort Worth

    This is pure Texan fine dining (motto: 'Down home, yet upscale'), featuring products from local farms and ranches: strip steak, venison tenderloin, pork…

  • Rodeo Goat

    Fort Worth

    Dine alone along the bar or mingle at communal tables with the other boisterous groups of hipster burger-lovers. The chef here keeps on inventing…

  • Shinjuku Station

    Fort Worth

    Shinjuku is a hip little Japanese izakaya (a sort of Japanese gastropub) that whips up creative dishes that are ideal for sharing. Beer-braised pork buns,…

  • Saint-Emilion

    Fort Worth

    Perfect for capping off a day at the museums, this quaint Cultural District charmer serves rustic French food. You can order off the menu or go for a prix…

  • Waters

    Fort Worth

    Fish flown in daily satisfies diners in this upmarket seafood restaurant, in a restored century-old storefront downtown. At the lower end of the price…

  • Paris Coffee Shop

    Fort Worth

    The venerable, Depression-era Paris is an old-school 'coffee shop,' which means it's really a diner: cheap prices, reliable classics, homemade pies in a…

  • Central Market

    Fort Worth

    This hey-it's-actually-fun-to-shop-here supermarket features a coffee and gelato bar, great to-go salads and a sprawling patio with a kids' playground. It…

  • La Familia

    Fort Worth

    The kind of family-run Mexican joint that locals miss when they move away, La Familia offers gracious personal service and excellent Mexican classics. Don…

  • Taverna

    Fort Worth

    Young professionals flock here after work for the quality pasta and the hand-tossed pizza in the bar during the lively happy hour. Should you settle in…

  • Curly's Frozen Custard

    Fort Worth

    Creamy frozen custard that you can customize with all sorts of mix-ins to make a 'concrete'. Good any day the temp is above freezing. The patio has a cute…

  • Blue Mesa Grill

    Fort Worth

    Known for its free quesadillas and nachos at happy hour and its tasty brunch, this grill and tequila bar features tasty Santa Fe–style eats like the adobe…

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