Steakhouse$$$downtownMon-Thu 17:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 17:00-23:00
Wicked Butcher in Fort Worth is a modern steakhouse inside the Sinclair Hotel on Main St, focused on dry-aged prime beef and seasonal sides.
Order: Dry-aged prime ribeye, bone marrow with toast, duck fat fries.
Tip: The lobby bar opens at 06:30 daily and is a strong spot for pre-dinner cocktails. Valet is available through the hotel.
Burgers$camp-bowieMon-Sat 11:00-20:00, Sun 11:00-15:00
Kincaid's Hamburgers has been grilling Fort Worth's favourite burgers at Camp Bowie Blvd since starting life as a grocery store butcher in 1946.
Order: The original half-pound burger, house-made pimento cheese, pecan pie slice.
Tip: Order at the counter and grab a spot at the butcher-block tables. The half-pound patty is pressed fresh daily.
Vegan$magnolia-avenueTue-Thu 09:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 08:00-22:00, Sun 08:00-20:00
Spiral Diner and Bakery has served 100 percent vegan comfort food on Fort Worth's Magnolia Ave since 2002, never compromising on flavour or quality.
Order: Vegan Reuben, loaded nachos with cashew cheese, diner-style breakfast platter.
Tip: Weekend breakfast draws a queue by 09:00. The bakery case sells out of doughnuts first; arrive before 10:00 for the full selection.
Breakfast$cultural-districtMon-Sun 00:00-23:59
Ol' South Pancake House on S University Dr in Fort Worth has never locked its doors since opening 24 hours a day in 1962, except Christmas Eve.
Order: Dutch baby pancake, oven-baked German pancake, pecan waffle.
Tip: The Dutch baby is the signature and takes about 20 minutes to bake; order it when you sit. Closes only on Christmas Eve.
New American$$$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.