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 ★ 4.8
west-7th · 3268 W 7th St, Fort Worth, TX 76107
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.
Don Artemio ★ 4.8
west-7th · 3268 W 7th St, Fort Worth, TX 76107
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.
Lonesome Dove Western Bistro ★ 4.7
stockyards · 2406 N Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76164
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
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.
Lonesome Dove Western Bistro ★ 4.7
stockyards · 2406 N Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76164
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
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
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.
Ellerbe Fine Foods ★ 4.6
magnolia-avenue · 1501 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Ellerbe Fine Foods in Fort Worth is a farm-to-table destination on Magnolia Ave showcasing seasonal Texas ingredients with genuine craft technique.
Tip: The 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 ★ 4.6
camp-bowie · 4259 Bryant Irvin Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76109
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.
Tip: Ask the server about wild game specials, which change seasonally with elk, boar, and venison sourced from Texas ranches.
Ellerbe Fine Foods ★ 4.6
magnolia-avenue · 1501 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Ellerbe Fine Foods in Fort Worth is a farm-to-table destination on Magnolia Ave showcasing seasonal Texas ingredients with genuine craft technique.
Tip: The 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 ★ 4.6
cultural-district · 2731 White Settlement Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76107
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.
Bonnell's Fine Texas Cuisine ★ 4.6
camp-bowie · 4259 Bryant Irvin Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76109
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.
Tip: Ask the server about wild game specials, which change seasonally with elk, boar, and venison sourced from Texas ranches.
Ellerbe Fine Foods ★ 4.6
1501 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104
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.
Tip: The menu changes weekly based on farm sourcing; ask the server what arrived that day.
Reata Restaurant ★ 4.5
downtown · 530 Throckmorton St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
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.
Wicked Butcher ★ 4.5
downtown · 512 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
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.
Wicked Butcher ★ 4.5
downtown · 512 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
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.
Reata Restaurant ★ 4.5
downtown · 530 Throckmorton St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
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.
Refinery 714 ★ 4.5
downtown · 714 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
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.
Tip: Sunset 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 ★ 4.5
2731 White Settlement Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76107
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.
Tip: The bar programme is as strong as the kitchen; ask the bartender for the seasonal craft cocktail.
Cattlemen's Steakhouse ★ 4.4
stockyards · 2458 N Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76164
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
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.
Toro Toro ★ 4.4
downtown · 200 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
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.
Cafe Modern ★ 4.4
cultural-district · 3200 Darnell St, Fort Worth, TX 76107
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.
Tip: Museum admission is not required to dine. Friday evening seatings are intimate and include views of the Tadao Ando building at dusk.
Cattlemen's Steakhouse ★ 4.4
stockyards · 2458 N Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76164
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.
H3 Ranch ★ 4.3
stockyards · 105 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164
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.
Tip: Weekend 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 ★ 4.3
cultural-district · 5188 Marathon Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76109
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.
Tip: Champagne Thursdays feature discounted bubbles by the glass; arrive early to secure patio seating overlooking Clearfork.
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen ★ 4.2
downtown · 2708 West Fwy, Fort Worth, TX 76102
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.
Tip: Happy 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 ★ 4.2
cultural-district · 5924 Convair Dr, Unit 412, Fort Worth, TX 76109
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.
Tip: Monday 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 ★ 4.2
camp-bowie · 4101 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107
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.
Tip: Happy 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 ★ 4.1
downtown · 512 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Wicked Butcher at Fort Worth Sinclair Hotel pairs a polished lobby bar with an upscale American dining room, drawing professionals for cocktails and steaks.
Tip: The bar lobby is open from early morning for coffee service. Evening cocktail hour tends to draw a post-work crowd from nearby offices.
Branch & Bird ★ 4.1
downtown · 640 Taylor St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
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.
Tip: Happy hour runs Tuesday to Friday from 16:00 to 18:00. The venue closes Sunday and the dinner menu runs Tuesday onwards.
Japanese Palace ★ 4.1
8445 Camp Bowie W Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76116
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.
Tip: Share a hibachi table with others at the communal grill for the full teppanyaki experience.
Reata Restaurant Bar ★ 4.0
downtown · 530 Throckmorton St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Reata in Fort Worth downtown near Bass Performance Hall serves Texas ranch-cuisine cocktails at a polished bar drawing theatergoers and business diners alike.
Tip: The 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 ★ 3.9
berry-street · 5289 Monahans Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76109
Malai Kitchen in Fort Worth brews Asian-inspired lagers and IPAs in-house, served alongside Thai-Vietnamese food in a bright Clearfork dining room.
Tip: Sunday happy hour runs all day, making it the best value occasion to sample the full house-beer lineup alongside the Bangkok street food menu.