21 restaurants in Fort Worth, editor-picked for monday dinner. Open on monday, the day most kitchens go dark. All restaurants in Fort Worth.
Don Artemio ★ 4.8
west-7th · 3268 W 7th St, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Hours: Mon-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.
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.
Heim Barbecue ★ 4.7
cultural-district · 5333 White Settlement Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76114
Hours: Sun-Thu 11:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-22:00
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.
Tip: Happy hour runs Monday through Friday 14:00-18:00. Go early on weekends for the best cut selection.
Lonesome Dove Western Bistro ★ 4.7
stockyards · 2406 N Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Hours: Mon-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.
Tip: Reservations are essential on weekends. The chef's tasting menu showcases rotating seasonal Texas ingredients and pairs well with the whisky list.
Grace ★ 4.7
downtown · 777 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Hours: Mon-Sat 16:00-21:30, Sun 16:00-20:00
Grace in Fort Worth is a refined downtown restaurant at 777 Main St celebrated for seasonal American cuisine and an outstanding curated wine programme.
Tip: The bar opens at 16:00 and is quieter early in the evening. Ask for the cheese cart selection, which changes weekly.
Clay Pigeon Food and Drink ★ 4.6
cultural-district · 2731 White Settlement Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Hours: Mon-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.
Tip: Monday is Steak Frites Night, offering the kitchen's best value. Complimentary valet parking is available every evening.
Reata Restaurant ★ 4.5
downtown · 530 Throckmorton St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Hours: Mon-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.
Tip: Lunch is a great-value way to sample the kitchen. The rooftop terrace has sweeping downtown views, ideal in cooler months.
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse ★ 4.5
downtown · 812 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Hours: Sun-Thu 16:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 16:00-22:00
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse in Fort Worth occupies a dramatic mahogany-lined downtown space serving USDA prime aged beef and seafood.
Tip: The wine list exceeds 1,200 selections. Request an upstairs table for a quieter experience. Valet parking available on Main St.
Woodshed Smokehouse ★ 4.5
cultural-district · 3201 Riverfront Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:00-22:00, Fri 11:00-23:00, Sat-Sun 08:00-23:00
Woodshed Smokehouse by Tim Love in Fort Worth sits on the Trinity River, blending live-fire cooking techniques with a lively outdoor riverside patio.
Tip: Weekend brunch begins at 08:00 with wood-smoked eggs and cocktails. The riverside patio is best on weekday evenings.
Wicked Butcher ★ 4.5
downtown · 512 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Hours: Mon-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.
Tip: The lobby bar opens at 06:30 daily and is a strong spot for pre-dinner cocktails. Valet is available through the hotel.
Joe T. Garcia's ★ 4.4
stockyards · 2201 N Commerce St, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:00-14:30, Mon-Thu 17:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-23:00, Sun 11:00-22:00
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.
Tip: Cash only, no credit cards accepted. The menu is set: enchiladas or fajitas. Arrive early on Fridays as the patio fills fast.
Cattlemen's Steakhouse ★ 4.4
stockyards · 2458 N Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:00-22:30, Fri-Sat 11:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-21:00
Cattlemen's Steakhouse in Fort Worth has anchored the Stockyards since 1947, serving hand-cut prime beef with old-school Western hospitality.
Tip: Request the dining room over the bar area for the full atmosphere. The prime rib sells out on weekends; order it by 19:00.
Toro Toro ★ 4.4
downtown · 200 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:00-14:00, Mon-Thu 17:00-22:00, Fri 11:00-14:00, Fri 17:00-23:00, Sat 10:00-14:00, Sat 17:00-23:00, Sun 10:00-14:00, Sun 17:00-22:00
Toro Toro in Fort Worth is a pan-Latin steakhouse on Main Street where South American churrasco, Peruvian ceviche, and Brazilian picanha share the menu.
Tip: Happy hour Monday through Thursday 16:00-19:00 offers half-price cocktails and discounted small plates at the bar.
Kincaid's Hamburgers ★ 4.4
camp-bowie · 4901 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Hours: Mon-Sat 11:00-20:00, Sun 11:00-15:00
Kincaid's Hamburgers has been grilling Fort Worth's favourite burgers at Camp Bowie Blvd since starting life as a grocery store butcher in 1946.
Tip: Order at the counter and grab a spot at the butcher-block tables. The half-pound patty is pressed fresh daily.
Paris Coffee Shop ★ 4.3
magnolia-avenue · 704 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Hours: Mon-Sat 07:00-14:30, Sun 08:00-14:30
Paris Coffee Shop is a Fort Worth breakfast and lunch landmark on Magnolia Ave, known for diner classics including chicken fried steak since 1926.
Tip: Arrive before 09:00 on weekends to avoid the queue. The chicken fried steak is the top seller and comes smothered in cream gravy.
Angelo's Barbecue ★ 4.3
cultural-district · 2533 White Settlement Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Hours: Mon-Tue 11:00-20:00, Wed-Sat 11:00-21:00
Angelo's Barbecue is a Fort Worth institution on White Settlement Rd, smoking ribs and brisket in the same wood-panelled building since 1958.
Tip: Order the frozen mugs of beer; they are a house tradition. The mounted bear trophy is hard to miss. Closed Sundays.
Ol' South Pancake House ★ 4.3
cultural-district · 1509 S University Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Hours: Mon-Sun 00:00-23:59
Ol' South Pancake House on S University Dr in Fort Worth has never locked its doors since opening 24 hours a day in 1962, except Christmas Eve.
Tip: The Dutch baby is the signature and takes about 20 minutes to bake; order it when you sit. Closes only on Christmas Eve.
Brewed ★ 4.3
magnolia-avenue · 801 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Hours: Mon-Sun 07:00-15:00
Brewed on Magnolia Ave in Fort Worth is a popular neighbourhood cafe offering craft coffee, rotating local beers on tap, and an all-day breakfast menu.
Tip: Beer on tap from local Fort Worth breweries is poured from 10:00 onwards. The 11:00-15:00 window is the quietest time to visit.
Esperanza's ★ 4.3
stockyards · 2122 N Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Hours: Mon-Sun 06:30-19:00
Esperanza's on N Main St in Fort Worth is a family-run Mexican bakery-cafe serving fresh house-baked pan dulce and breakfast tacos from 06:30 every day.
Tip: Fresh pan dulce comes out from 06:30. Arrive early for the widest sweet-bread selection. Breakfast tacos sell fast on weekday mornings.
Fred's Texas Cafe ★ 4.2
camp-bowie · 7101 Camp Bowie W, Fort Worth, TX 76116
Hours: Mon-Sun 10:30-22:30
Fred's Texas Cafe is a Fort Worth burger institution on Camp Bowie W, open daily for straight-talking Texas comfort food and cold beer since 1978.
Tip: Hatch chile season in late summer brings limited specials worth seeking out. The double cheeseburger is the crowd favourite.
Righteous Foods ★ 4.2
west-7th · 3405 W 7th St, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Hours: 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 a clean-eating all-day cafe near the Cultural District serving wholesome grain bowls and avocado toast.
Tip: Sunday brunch ends at 15:00 and fills quickly. The grain bowls are fully customisable and a favourite with the museum district crowd.
Thai Select ★ 4.1
berry-street · 4630 SW Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX 76109
Hours: 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 neighbourhood Thai restaurant celebrated for consistent panang curry and pad see ew served at fair lunch prices.
Tip: Lunch specials 11:00-15:00 include soup and a spring roll with every entree. The pad see ew is the kitchen's most consistent dish.