New American Small Plates$$$Mon-Thu 17:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 17:00-22:00, Sun 17:00-21:00
Clay Pigeon Food and Drink on White Settlement Rd in Fort Worth is a New American restaurant known for seasonal small plates and a curated wine list.
Order: Duck confit with sweet potato and pickled cherry; Texas beef tartare with quail egg.
Tip: The bar programme is as strong as the kitchen; ask the bartender for the seasonal craft cocktail.
American Bistro$$Mon-Fri 08:00-21:00, Sat 09:00-21:00, Sun 09:00-15:00
Righteous Foods on W 7th St in Fort Worth is an organic cafe serving hemp burgers, plant-forward bowls, and weekend brunch plates near the Cultural District.
Order: Hemp burger with avocado and sprouts; yucca fries with pistachio guacamole.
Tip: The Paleontology Brunch Bowl is a weekend signature; the organic coffee is sourced from a local roaster.
American$$Mon-Sun 07:00-15:00
Brewed on W Magnolia Ave in Fort Worth is a coffee and pub cafe with an outdoor fire pit patio, locally sourced organic menu, and craft beer on tap.
Order: Avocado toast on house sourdough with poached egg; cold brew with oat milk.
Tip: The outdoor fire pit area is a prime morning spot; craft beer service starts at 11:00.
Modern Mexican$$Mon-Thu 11:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-22:00, Sun 11:00-15:30
La Cabrona on Crockett St in Fort Worth brings Monterrey-inspired modern Mexican food and murals to the West 7th corridor with handmade tortillas.
Order: Handmade tortilla tacos with guisado de puerco; creamy elote topped with cotija.
Tip: The Sunday brunch menu closes at 15:30; the handmade tortillas are pressed and cooked to order.
Thai$$Mon-Thu 11:00-21:30, Fri-Sat 11:00-22:00, Sun 11:00-21:00
Thai Select on SW Loop 820 in Fort Worth is a family-run Thai restaurant serving aromatic curries and noodle dishes that have built a loyal following.
Order: Massaman curry with tender beef and roasted peanuts; pad kra prow with crispy basil.
Tip: The Massaman curry deepens in flavour as it slow-cooks; the lunch specials are the best value.
Japanese$$$Mon-Thu 17:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 16:30-23:00, Sun 17:00-22:00
Japanese Palace on Camp Bowie W Blvd in Fort Worth is a teppanyaki restaurant where chefs cook beef, shrimp, and chicken on open hibachi grills.
Order: Hibachi steak and shrimp combo cooked tableside with fried rice and vegetables.
Tip: Share a hibachi table with others at the communal grill for the full teppanyaki experience.