Must-see restaurants in 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…