Breakfast$cultural-districtMon-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.
Order: Dutch baby pancake, oven-baked German pancake, pecan waffle.
Tip: The Dutch baby is the signature and takes about 20 minutes to bake; order it when you sit. Closes only on Christmas Eve.
New American$$$downtownMon-Sat 16:00-21:30, Sun 16:00-20:00
Grace in Fort Worth is a refined downtown restaurant at 777 Main St celebrated for seasonal American cuisine and an outstanding curated wine programme.
Order: Pan-seared scallops, dry-aged duck breast, chocolate fondant with bourbon ice cream.
Tip: The bar opens at 16:00 and is quieter early in the evening. Ask for the cheese cart selection, which changes weekly.
Southwestern$$$camp-bowieTue-Sat 17:00-21:00
Bonnell's Fine Texas Cuisine on Bryant Irvin Rd in Fort Worth is the city's premier table for wild game, ranched seafood, and expert Texas kitchen craft.
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.
Burgers$camp-bowieMon-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.
Order: Classic double cheeseburger, chicken fried steak, hatch chile queso.
Tip: Hatch chile season in late summer brings limited specials worth seeking out. The double cheeseburger is the crowd favourite.
American$$west-7thMon-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.
Order: Grain bowls, avocado toast with farm egg, house-pressed cold juices.
Tip: Sunday brunch ends at 15:00 and fills quickly. The grain bowls are fully customisable and a favourite with the museum district crowd.
Cafe$magnolia-avenueMon-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.
Order: Avocado toast with local egg, house-roasted drip coffee, biscuit sandwich.
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.