34 editor picks in Fort Worth.
34 upscale places in Fort Worth, editor-picked. occasion restaurants in Fort Worth: destination kitchens for celebrations and visits. All Fort Worth food.
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.
OrderBirria de res, chiles en nogada, traditional mole negro with duck.
TipSunday brunch 10:00-15:00 is the most relaxed seating. The mole negro takes three days to prepare and is not always available.
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.
OrderBirria de res, chiles en nogada, traditional mole negro with duck.
TipSunday brunch 10:00-15:00 is the most relaxed seating. The mole negro takes three days to prepare and is not always available.
Lonesome Dove Western Bistro in Fort Worth is Tim Love's flagship Stockyards restaurant with inventive game meats and ranch-driven tasting menus.
OrderTexas wild boar ribs, rabbit-rattlesnake sausage, Idaho rainbow trout with sweet potato-chorizo succotash.
TipReservations are essential on weekends. The chef's tasting menu showcases rotating seasonal Texas ingredients and pairs well with the whisky list.
Grace in Fort Worth is a refined downtown restaurant at 777 Main St celebrated for seasonal American cuisine and an outstanding curated wine programme.
OrderPan-seared scallops, dry-aged duck breast, chocolate fondant with bourbon ice cream.
TipThe bar opens at 16:00 and is quieter early in the evening. Ask for the cheese cart selection, which changes weekly.
Lonesome Dove Western Bistro in Fort Worth is Tim Love's flagship Stockyards restaurant with inventive game meats and ranch-driven tasting menus.
OrderTexas wild boar ribs, rabbit-rattlesnake sausage, Idaho rainbow trout with sweet potato-chorizo succotash.
TipReservations are essential on weekends. The chef's tasting menu showcases rotating seasonal Texas ingredients and pairs well with the whisky list.
Grace in Fort Worth is a refined downtown restaurant at 777 Main St celebrated for seasonal American cuisine and an outstanding curated wine programme.
OrderPan-seared scallops, dry-aged duck breast, chocolate fondant with bourbon ice cream.
TipThe 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 in Fort Worth is a polished neighbourhood bistro on White Settlement Rd offering carefully crafted seasonal plates.
OrderSteak frites on Monday nights, seasonal snapper, house charcuterie board.
TipMonday is Steak Frites Night, offering the kitchen's best value. Complimentary valet parking is available every evening.
Ellerbe Fine Foods in Fort Worth is a farm-to-table destination on Magnolia Ave showcasing seasonal Texas ingredients with genuine craft technique.
OrderPan-roasted quail, daily fish special, Texas peach upside-down cake.
TipThe menu changes weekly based on what is fresh. Call ahead to ask about specials. Resy reservations are recommended on Fridays and Saturdays.
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.
OrderWild game mixed grill, pan-seared axis venison, pecan-crusted redfish.
TipAsk the server about wild game specials, which change seasonally with elk, boar, and venison sourced from Texas ranches.
Ellerbe Fine Foods in Fort Worth is a farm-to-table destination on Magnolia Ave showcasing seasonal Texas ingredients with genuine craft technique.
OrderPan-roasted quail, daily fish special, Texas peach upside-down cake.
TipThe menu changes weekly based on what is fresh. Call ahead to ask about specials. Resy reservations are recommended on Fridays and Saturdays.
Clay Pigeon Food and Drink in Fort Worth is a polished neighbourhood bistro on White Settlement Rd offering carefully crafted seasonal plates.
OrderSteak frites on Monday nights, seasonal snapper, house charcuterie board.
TipMonday is Steak Frites Night, offering the kitchen's best value. Complimentary valet parking is available every evening.
Bonnell's Fine Texas Cuisine on Bryant Irvin Rd in Fort Worth is the city's premier destination for wild Texas game cookery sourced from Hill Country ranches.
OrderWild game mixed grill, pan-seared axis venison, pecan-crusted redfish.
TipAsk the server about wild game specials, which change seasonally with elk, boar, and venison sourced from Texas ranches.
Ellerbe Fine Foods on W Magnolia Ave in Fort Worth is a Southern-American restaurant in a converted 1920s filling station with a rotating seasonal menu.
OrderFarm-sourced pork chop with seasonal vegetable; scratch-made biscuit with honey butter.
TipThe menu changes weekly based on farm sourcing; ask the server what arrived that day.
Reata Restaurant in Fort Worth returned to its original Throckmorton St home, serving the celebrated West Texas ranch cooking that made it famous.
OrderTenderloin tamales, cowboy ribeye, tres leches cake.
TipLunch is a great-value way to sample the kitchen. The rooftop terrace has sweeping downtown views, ideal in cooler months.
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.
OrderDry-aged prime ribeye, bone marrow with toast, duck fat fries.
TipThe lobby bar opens at 06:30 daily and is a strong spot for pre-dinner cocktails. Valet is available through the hotel.
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.
OrderDry-aged prime ribeye, bone marrow with toast, duck fat fries.
TipThe lobby bar opens at 06:30 daily and is a strong spot for pre-dinner cocktails. Valet is available through the hotel.
Reata Restaurant in Fort Worth returned to its original Throckmorton St home, serving the celebrated West Texas ranch cooking that made it famous.
OrderTenderloin tamales, cowboy ribeye, tres leches cake.
TipLunch is a great-value way to sample the kitchen. The rooftop terrace has sweeping downtown views, ideal in cooler months.
Refinery 714 is a penthouse whiskey bar on the 24th floor of the Kimpton Harper in Fort Worth, with panoramic skyline views and a polished spirits programme.
OrderThe whiskey flight from the deep spirits list; the Tipsy on 24 house cocktail.
TipSunset visits from 19:00 to 20:00 offer the best light for skyline views. Dress smartly as the hotel bar maintains a relaxed but polished atmosphere.
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.
OrderDuck confit with sweet potato and pickled cherry; Texas beef tartare with quail egg.
TipThe bar programme is as strong as the kitchen; ask the bartender for the seasonal craft cocktail.
Cattlemen's Steakhouse in Fort Worth has anchored the Stockyards since 1947, serving hand-cut prime beef with old-school Western hospitality.
OrderT-bone or ribeye steak, cream gravy chicken fried steak, house-made rolls.
TipRequest 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 in Fort Worth is a pan-Latin steakhouse on Main Street where South American churrasco, Peruvian ceviche, and Brazilian picanha share the menu.
OrderPan-Latin churrasco, ceviche flight, Brazilian picanha with chimichurri.
TipHappy hour Monday through Thursday 16:00-19:00 offers half-price cocktails and discounted small plates at the bar.
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.
OrderPan-Latin churrasco, ceviche flight, Brazilian picanha with chimichurri.
TipHappy hour Monday through Thursday 16:00-19:00 offers half-price cocktails and discounted small plates at the bar.
Cafe Modern in Fort Worth is the elegant restaurant inside the Modern Art Museum, serving creative Texas-sourced menus led by Executive Chef Jett Mora.
OrderSeasonal tasting plate, Texas cheese board, Cafe Modern burger at weekend brunch.
TipMuseum admission is not required to dine. Friday evening seatings are intimate and include views of the Tadao Ando building at dusk.
Cattlemen's Steakhouse in Fort Worth has anchored the Stockyards since 1947, serving hand-cut prime beef with old-school Western hospitality.
OrderT-bone or ribeye steak, cream gravy chicken fried steak, house-made rolls.
TipRequest the dining room over the bar area for the full atmosphere. The prime rib sells out on weekends; order it by 19:00.
H3 Ranch at the Fort Worth Stockyards Hotel is a classic Western steakhouse on Exchange Ave serving prime beef in a handsome lodge-style dining room.
OrderUSDA prime ribeye, smoked brisket entree, pecan pie.
TipWeekend breakfast at the hotel dining room runs 09:00-12:00 and is the quietest way to enjoy the atmosphere before the crowds arrive.
CRU Food and Wine Bar at Clearfork in Fort Worth pours over 300 labels and 40 wines by the glass alongside artisan small plates and charcuterie.
OrderWine flights pairing bold reds with continental whites; the charcuterie and cheese board.
TipChampagne Thursdays feature discounted bubbles by the glass; arrive early to secure patio seating overlooking Clearfork.
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen on West Fwy in Fort Worth is a festive Cajun seafood house known for generous Gulf Coast plates and lively happy hours.
OrderBlackened catfish, crawfish etouffee, fried alligator bites.
TipHappy hour Monday through Friday 15:00-18:00 offers discounted appetisers and cocktails. The crawfish etouffee is the kitchen's top dish.
Piattello Italian Kitchen at Waterside in Fort Worth pours an all-Italian wine list with bottles from $40 to $350 beside seasonal scratch-made pasta.
OrderHalf-price Italian wine bottles on Mondays; sparkling Prosecco by the glass with house-made pasta.
TipMonday is half-price wine night on all bottles; the happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 16:30 to 18:00 with $5 pours.
Winslow's Wine Cafe on Camp Bowie Boulevard in Fort Worth combines an upscale wine list with New American cuisine and a neighbourhood-friendly atmosphere.
OrderRotating seasonal wine list with New American small plates; weekend brunch with mimosa flights.
TipHappy hour runs Monday through Friday from 15:00 to 18:00 and all day Sunday, with reduced prices on wine by the glass and select appetisers.
Wicked Butcher at Fort Worth Sinclair Hotel pairs a polished lobby bar with an upscale American dining room, drawing professionals for cocktails and steaks.
OrderThe smoked old fashioned; the craft gin and tonic with house bitters.
TipThe bar lobby is open from early morning for coffee service. Evening cocktail hour tends to draw a post-work crowd from nearby offices.
Branch and Bird in Fort Worth Frost Tower Sky Lobby is a smart contemporary bar and restaurant on an upper floor with well-made cocktails and city views.
OrderThe cocktail of the month; the contemporary shareables paired with a glass pour.
TipHappy hour runs Tuesday to Friday from 16:00 to 18:00. The venue closes Sunday and the dinner menu runs Tuesday onwards.
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.
OrderHibachi steak and shrimp combo cooked tableside with fried rice and vegetables.
TipShare a hibachi table with others at the communal grill for the full teppanyaki experience.
Reata in Fort Worth downtown near Bass Performance Hall serves Texas ranch-cuisine cocktails at a polished bar drawing theatergoers and business diners alike.
OrderThe West Texas martini; the pecan-smoked old fashioned with local rye.
TipThe bar is the best spot for solo dining on the full menu. Reserve a table for the dining room if visiting on performance nights near Bass Hall.
Malai Kitchen in Fort Worth brews Asian-inspired lagers and IPAs in-house, served alongside Thai-Vietnamese food in a bright Clearfork dining room.
OrderBia Hoi Vietnamese rice lager; Thai-PA lemongrass IPA; 3C Porter with Thai chilli and coconut.
TipSunday happy hour runs all day, making it the best value occasion to sample the full house-beer lineup alongside the Bangkok street food menu.
Guided tour · 3 hours
Taste the Fort Worth Stockyards on a guided walking tour with bites, dessert, history stories, and a final stop at Second Rodeo Brewing.
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