Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse in Fort Worth occupies a dramatic mahogany-lined downtown space serving USDA prime aged beef and seafood.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: Double Eagle bone-in ribeye, cold-water lobster tail, aged prime NY strip.
Tip: The wine list exceeds 1,200 selections. Request an upstairs table for a quieter experience. Valet parking available on Main St.
Address: 812 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Grace in Fort Worth is a refined downtown restaurant at 777 Main St celebrated for seasonal American cuisine and an outstanding curated wine programme.
Order: Pan-seared scallops, dry-aged duck breast, chocolate fondant with bourbon ice cream.
Tip: The bar opens at 16:00 and is quieter early in the evening. Ask for the cheese cart selection, which changes weekly.
Grace in Fort Worth is a refined downtown restaurant at 777 Main St celebrated for seasonal American cuisine and an outstanding curated wine programme.
Order: Pan-seared scallops, dry-aged duck breast, chocolate fondant with bourbon ice cream.
Tip: The bar opens at 16:00 and is quieter early in the evening. Ask for the cheese cart selection, which changes weekly.
Bonnell's Fine Texas Cuisine on Bryant Irvin Rd in Fort Worth is the city's premier destination for wild Texas game cookery sourced from Hill Country ranches.
Order: Wild game mixed grill, pan-seared axis venison, pecan-crusted redfish.
Tip: Ask the server about wild game specials, which change seasonally with elk, boar, and venison sourced from Texas ranches.
Cafe Modern in Fort Worth is the elegant restaurant inside the Modern Art Museum, serving creative Texas-sourced menus led by Executive Chef Jett Mora.
Order: Seasonal tasting plate, Texas cheese board, Cafe Modern burger at weekend brunch.
Tip: Museum admission is not required to dine. Friday evening seatings are intimate and include views of the Tadao Ando building at dusk.
Goldee's Barbecue in Fort Worth is a Michelin-recognised pitmaster destination open only Friday through Sunday, and sells out early most days.
Order: Brisket, pork ribs, house-made sausage links, banana pudding.
Tip: Arrive at opening or call ahead. They sell out most Fridays by 13:00 and do not restock once the pit is empty.
Panther City BBQ in Fort Worth is a Michelin-listed neighbourhood smokehouse celebrated for its creative brisket tacos and sausage programme.
Order: Smoked brisket tacos, chorizo sausage, peach cobbler.
Tip: The bar stays open until midnight Wednesday through Sunday. Try the smoked beef tallow fries alongside the brisket.
Woodshed Smokehouse by Tim Love in Fort Worth sits on the Trinity River, blending live-fire cooking techniques with a lively outdoor riverside patio.
Order: Beef brisket, smoked chicken, wood-roasted oysters, house-made sausage.
Tip: Weekend brunch begins at 08:00 with wood-smoked eggs and cocktails. The riverside patio is best on weekday evenings.
