40 editor picks in Fort Worth.
40 mid-range places in Fort Worth, editor-picked. the comfortable everyday-good restaurants in Fort Worth, with real cooking and no surprise on the bill. All Fort Worth food.
Goldee's Barbecue in Fort Worth is a Michelin-recognised pitmaster destination open only Friday through Sunday, and sells out early most days.
OrderBrisket, pork ribs, house-made sausage links, banana pudding.
TipArrive at opening or call ahead. They sell out most Fridays by 13:00 and do not restock once the pit is empty.
Goldee's Barbecue in Fort Worth is a Michelin-recognised pitmaster destination open only Friday through Sunday, and sells out early most days.
OrderBrisket, pork ribs, house-made sausage links, banana pudding.
TipArrive at opening or call ahead. They sell out most Fridays by 13:00 and do not restock once the pit is empty.
Goldee's Barbecue in Fort Worth is a Michelin-recognised pitmaster destination open only Friday through Sunday, and sells out early most days.
OrderBrisket, pork ribs, house-made sausage links, banana pudding.
TipArrive at opening or call ahead. They sell out most Fridays by 13:00 and do not restock once the pit is empty.
Heim Barbecue in Fort Worth serves celebrated bacon burnt ends and slow-smoked brisket from a full bar and dining room on White Settlement Road.
OrderBacon burnt ends, beef brisket by the pound, smoked jalapeño cheddar sausage.
TipHappy hour runs Monday through Friday 14:00-18:00. Go early on weekends for the best cut selection.
Heim Barbecue in Fort Worth serves celebrated bacon burnt ends and slow-smoked brisket from a full bar and dining room on White Settlement Road.
OrderBacon burnt ends, beef brisket by the pound, smoked jalapeño cheddar sausage.
TipHappy hour runs Monday through Friday 14:00-18:00. Go early on weekends for the best cut selection.
Nonna Tata on W Magnolia Ave in Fort Worth is a cash-only Italian dinner spot seating around 25 people with no reservations and a short Northern Italian menu.
OrderHandmade pasta with butter and sage; tiramisu made fresh that afternoon.
TipCash or check only and BYOB; the queue forms outside before 17:30 on Fridays.
Panther City BBQ in Fort Worth is a Michelin-listed neighbourhood smokehouse celebrated for its creative brisket tacos and sausage programme.
OrderSmoked brisket tacos, chorizo sausage, peach cobbler.
TipThe bar stays open until midnight Wednesday through Sunday. Try the smoked beef tallow fries alongside the brisket.
Panther City BBQ in Fort Worth is a Michelin-listed neighbourhood smokehouse celebrated for its creative brisket tacos and sausage programme.
OrderSmoked brisket tacos, chorizo sausage, peach cobbler.
TipThe bar stays open until midnight Wednesday through Sunday. Try the smoked beef tallow fries alongside the brisket.
Panther City BBQ in Fort Worth is a Michelin-listed neighbourhood smokehouse celebrated for its creative brisket tacos and sausage programme.
OrderSmoked brisket tacos, chorizo sausage, peach cobbler.
TipThe bar stays open until midnight Wednesday through Sunday. Try the smoked beef tallow fries alongside the brisket.
White Elephant Saloon in Fort Worth's Historic Stockyards pours cold beers and Texas whiskey alongside live country music every night of the week.
OrderLone Star longneck; the house margarita on the rocks.
Tip21 and over after 19:00 daily. Arrive before 20:00 on weekends to secure a good spot near the stage.
Panther City BBQ on E Hattie St in Fort Worth is a Michelin-recommended smokehouse known for brisket mac and cheese and jalapeño honey spareribs.
OrderBrisket mac and cheese; jalapeño honey spareribs with pickles and white bread.
TipThe bar stays open until midnight Wednesday through Sunday; meats sell out before 15:00 on weekends.
Nonna Tata on Magnolia Ave in Fort Worth is a cash-only, BYOW Italian trattoria with hand-rolled pasta drawing devoted regulars each evening.
OrderHandmade pasta; tiramisu, served weekend mornings only.
TipNonna Tata is cash-only and does not accept reservations for small parties; arrive before 17:30 on weekends to join the queue for the best chance of a table.
Nonna Tata in Fort Worth is a cash-only BYOB trattoria on Magnolia Ave serving hand-rolled Northern Italian pasta in an intimate dining room.
OrderFresh pasta of the day, braised lamb ragu, tiramisu.
TipNo reservations taken, first come first served. Cash or check only, BYOB. Lines form before opening on weekends.
Woodshed Smokehouse by Tim Love in Fort Worth sits on the Trinity River, blending live-fire cooking techniques with a lively outdoor riverside patio.
OrderBeef brisket, smoked chicken, wood-roasted oysters, house-made sausage.
TipWeekend brunch begins at 08:00 with wood-smoked eggs and cocktails. The riverside patio is best on weekday evenings.
Woodshed Smokehouse by Tim Love in Fort Worth sits on the Trinity River, blending live-fire cooking techniques with a lively outdoor riverside patio.
OrderBeef brisket, smoked chicken, wood-roasted oysters, house-made sausage.
TipWeekend brunch begins at 08:00 with wood-smoked eggs and cocktails. The riverside patio is best on weekday evenings.
Nonna Tata in Fort Worth is a cash-only BYOB trattoria on Magnolia Ave serving hand-rolled Northern Italian pasta in an intimate dining room.
OrderFresh pasta of the day, braised lamb ragu, tiramisu.
TipNo reservations taken, first come first served. Cash or check only, BYOB. Lines form before opening on weekends.
Woodshed Smokehouse by Tim Love in Fort Worth sits on the Trinity River, blending live-fire cooking techniques with a lively outdoor riverside patio.
OrderBeef brisket, smoked chicken, wood-roasted oysters, house-made sausage.
TipWeekend brunch begins at 08:00 with wood-smoked eggs and cocktails. The riverside patio is best on weekday evenings.
Salute Wine Bar in Fort Worth's Foundry District offers 42 self-serve wine taps covering Italian, Spanish, French, and Texas labels by the ounce.
OrderSelf-pour flights from 42 taps of Italian, Spanish, French, plus Texas wine selections.
TipThe printed tasting card for each wine on tap gives region, variety, and flavour notes; use it to build your own flight before committing to a full pour.
Billy Bob's Texas in Fort Worth's Stockyards fills three acres with live country acts, a rodeo arena, and bars open until 02:00 on weekends.
OrderCold Lone Star on draft; loaded nachos at the indoor bar.
TipThe bull-riding arena fires up on Friday and Saturday evenings. Arrive early to grab rail space before the headliner.
Joe T. Garcia's is a Fort Worth institution at 2201 N Commerce St, famous for its sprawling garden patio and cash-only frozen margaritas since 1935.
OrderBeef fajitas, frozen margaritas, house enchiladas with red sauce.
TipCash only, no credit cards accepted. The menu is set: enchiladas or fajitas. Arrive early on Fridays as the patio fills fast.
Joe T. Garcia's is a Fort Worth institution at 2201 N Commerce St, famous for its sprawling garden patio and cash-only frozen margaritas since 1935.
OrderBeef fajitas, frozen margaritas, house enchiladas with red sauce.
TipCash only, no credit cards accepted. The menu is set: enchiladas or fajitas. Arrive early on Fridays as the patio fills fast.
Brewed on Magnolia Ave in Fort Worth is a cafe and roastery serving bold single-origin coffees and an all-day brunch menu in the Near Southside.
OrderChicken and waffles with a side of house-roasted Ethiopian coffee.
TipThey roast their own beans on-site; the Near Southside Brazilian blend is a crowd favourite with every breakfast plate.
Billy Bob's Texas in Fort Worth holds the Guinness record as the world's largest honky-tonk, with 40 bar stations and live bull riding on weekends.
OrderFrozen margarita at the bar; a Shiner Bock by the indoor rodeo arena.
TipArrive before the headlining act sells out on Friday and Saturday nights. The indoor rodeo runs Fri-Sat around 21:00.
Proper on Fort Worth Magnolia Avenue has poured expertly crafted classic and signature cocktails since 2014 in a casual, welcoming neighbourhood lounge.
OrderThe Paper Plane; whichever seasonal signature is on the chalkboard.
TipHappy hour runs Sunday, Monday, Wednesday to Friday from 16:00 to 19:00. Closed Tuesdays.
Neighborhood Wine on Fort Worth's Magnolia Avenue pours global selections from small producers in a relaxed neighbourhood wine bar and tapas room.
OrderRotating glass pours from boutique French and Italian producers; charcuterie and cheese tapas board.
TipKitchen closes an hour before bar close; arrive by 21:00 on Fridays to order from the full tapas menu.
WineHaus in Fort Worth's Park Place neighbourhood pours 16 rotating wines on tap using a zero-waste model, with live jazz every Friday evening.
OrderOn-tap wine flights showcasing small independent producers; the charcuterie board for two.
TipThe back patio with its trellis and string lights books up quickly on Friday jazz nights; arrive before 19:00 to claim a table.
Wines From a Broad on Houston Street in Fort Worth pours and retails exclusively female-made wines, celebrating women producers from across the globe.
OrderBy-the-glass pours exclusively from female winemakers; the curated charcuterie and cheese pairing board.
TipThe staff curate pairings by occasion; mention what you are celebrating and they will select a bottle from their female-producer-only range.
The Holly on West Daggett Avenue in Fort Worth is a neighbourhood natural wine bar focused on sustainable, biodynamic producers from small European estates.
OrderNatural wine flight featuring biodynamic and organic producers; mystery glass for adventurous drinkers.
TipOrder the mystery glass for a staff-chosen natural wine at a flat price; it is the best way to discover low-intervention producers you would not pick yourself.
Maple Branch Craft Brewery in Fort Worth, 2024 Texas Brewery of the Year, pours 20-plus award-winning small-batch ales in a 14,000 sq ft biergarten.
OrderRaspberry Fields fruited wheat; Romanov's Revenge imperial stout; Monkey Business Hefeweizen.
TipWood-fired pizzas from the in-house kitchen pair well with the Eastern European lager lineup; order both at the bar to avoid separate queues.
Joe T. Garcia's on N Commerce St in Fort Worth has operated as a Tex-Mex institution since 1935, famous for its fajita plates and house margaritas.
OrderFajitas for two with house margaritas served in the sprawling garden patio.
TipThe restaurant is cash-only at the patio bar; the main building takes cards.
Velvet Taco on West 7th in Fort Worth serves inventive global tacos around the clock, open until 03:30 on Friday and Saturday for night owls.
OrderWTF Taco (chicken tikka masala); Nashville hot chicken taco.
TipThe line moves fast even late at night. The rotating weekly taco (WTF) changes every Tuesday, so ask what it is when you arrive.
La Cabrona on Crockett St in Fort Worth brings Monterrey-inspired modern Mexican food and murals to the West 7th corridor with handmade tortillas.
OrderHandmade tortilla tacos with guisado de puerco; creamy elote topped with cotija.
TipThe Sunday brunch menu closes at 15:30; the handmade tortillas are pressed and cooked to order.
Belenty's Love on Blue Bonnet Cir in Fort Worth is a 100-percent plant-based Mexican restaurant crafting vegan birria and enchiladas without compromise.
OrderVegan birria tacos with plant-based consomme; vegan enchiladas with cashew mole.
TipThe Sunday closure surprises visitors; plan for Saturday if visiting on a weekend.
Spiral Diner and Bakery on W Magnolia Ave in Fort Worth is a 100-percent plant-based comfort food institution serving burgers and nacho plates since 2002.
OrderVegan Frito pie with chili and cashew cheese; weekend brunch nachos.
TipBrunch on Friday and Saturday starts at 08:00 with specials not on the regular menu.
Brewed on Magnolia Ave in Fort Worth blends house-roasted coffee culture with a popular Southern-inflected brunch menu open seven days a week.
OrderChicken and waffles; shrimp and grits.
TipThe 07:00-09:00 happy hour gives 20 percent off coffee drinks; pair it with the Magnolia Chicken Biscuit for the best-value brunch opening.
Woodshed Smokehouse on the Trinity River in Fort Worth opens at 08:00 on weekends for smoke-tinged brunch with mimosas and chilaquiles outside.
OrderChilaquiles with smoked brisket; wood-fired bloody mary.
TipWeekend breakfast service runs 08:00-11:00 only; get there at opening to catch the full breakfast menu before it transitions to the lunch lineup.
The Usual is a cocktail bar on Fort Worth Magnolia Avenue with a rotating menu of well-made classics and signature drinks in a relaxed neighbourhood setting.
OrderThe house negroni; the seasonal sour with local citrus.
TipThe small bar fills quickly on Thursday nights. Weekday visits from 16:00 to 19:00 are the quietest window for conversation.
Atlas on Fort Worth South Main is a cocktail bar with globally inspired drinks and elevated bites, open late most nights in a compact and welcoming space.
OrderThe globally inspired house cocktail; the elevated small plates from the kitchen.
TipClosed Tuesdays. Weekend opening on Saturday and Sunday at 12:00 makes it one of the few South Main options for afternoon cocktails.
Soma Winery on Fort Worth's South Main Street is a family-owned urban winery tasting room pouring guided flights from rotating international producers.
OrderFour-wine guided tasting flight featuring two-ounce pours from rotating international producers; seasonal.
TipReservations are recommended on weekends; walk-ins are welcome on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings when the room is quieter.
Saddlerock Wine and Beer Co in Fort Worth occupies an 1800s historic home on Samuels Avenue with Trinity River views and California wine flights.
OrderCalifornia Malibu wine flights; rotating DFW craft beer pairings on the riverfront terrace.
TipThe outdoor terrace fills up on sunny weekends; mid-week afternoons offer the best chance for a riverside table without a reservation.
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