Mexican$$$west-7thMon-Thu 11:00-21:30, Fri-Sat 11:00-22:00, Sun 10:00-20:00
Don Artemio in Fort Worth brings refined northern Mexican cuisine to W 7th St, a 2023 James Beard finalist celebrating heritage dishes of northern Mexico.
Order: Birria de res, chiles en nogada, traditional mole negro with duck.
Tip: Sunday brunch 10:00-15:00 is the most relaxed seating. The mole negro takes three days to prepare and is not always available.
New American$$$stockyardsMon-Thu 17:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 11:30-14:30, Fri-Sat 17:00-23:00, Sun 17:00-21:00
Lonesome Dove Western Bistro in Fort Worth is Tim Love's flagship Stockyards restaurant with inventive game meats and ranch-driven tasting menus.
Order: Texas wild boar ribs, rabbit-rattlesnake sausage, Idaho rainbow trout with sweet potato-chorizo succotash.
Tip: Reservations are essential on weekends. The chef's tasting menu showcases rotating seasonal Texas ingredients and pairs well with the whisky list.
American$$$magnolia-avenueTue-Thu 17:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 17:00-22:00
Ellerbe Fine Foods in Fort Worth is a farm-to-table destination on Magnolia Ave showcasing seasonal Texas ingredients with genuine craft technique.
Order: Pan-roasted quail, daily fish special, Texas peach upside-down cake.
Tip: The menu changes weekly based on what is fresh. Call ahead to ask about specials. Resy reservations are recommended on Fridays and Saturdays.
New American$$$cultural-districtMon-Thu 17:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 17:00-22:00, Sun 17:00-21:00
Clay Pigeon Food and Drink in Fort Worth is a polished neighbourhood bistro on White Settlement Rd offering carefully crafted seasonal plates.
Order: Steak frites on Monday nights, seasonal snapper, house charcuterie board.
Tip: Monday is Steak Frites Night, offering the kitchen's best value. Complimentary valet parking is available every evening.
Steakhouse$$$downtownMon-Thu 17:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 17:00-23:00
Wicked Butcher in Fort Worth is a modern steakhouse inside the Sinclair Hotel on Main St, focused on dry-aged prime beef and seasonal sides.
Order: Dry-aged prime ribeye, bone marrow with toast, duck fat fries.
Tip: The lobby bar opens at 06:30 daily and is a strong spot for pre-dinner cocktails. Valet is available through the hotel.
Southwestern$$$downtownMon-Sun 11:00-14:30, Mon-Thu 17:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 17:00-22:00, Sun 17:00-21:00
Reata Restaurant in Fort Worth returned to its original Throckmorton St home, serving the celebrated West Texas ranch cooking that made it famous.
Order: Tenderloin tamales, cowboy ribeye, tres leches cake.
Tip: Lunch is a great-value way to sample the kitchen. The rooftop terrace has sweeping downtown views, ideal in cooler months.