CRU Food and Wine Bar is a wine bar in Cultural District, Fort Worth.
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.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: Wine flights pairing bold reds with continental whites; the charcuterie and cheese board.
Tip: Champagne Thursdays feature discounted bubbles by the glass; arrive early to secure patio seating overlooking Clearfork.
Address: 5188 Marathon Ave, 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.
Order: Half-price Italian wine bottles on Mondays; sparkling Prosecco by the glass with house-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.
Ellerbe Fine Foods on Fort Worth's Magnolia Avenue pairs James Beard-recognised farm-to-table cuisine with a Wine Spectator award-winning cellar.
Order: Seasonal tasting menu with sommelier wine pairings; the farm-to-table charcuterie board.
Tip: Aperitif hour begins at 16:00 Tuesday through Saturday with reduced wine prices before the dinner rush.
WineHaus in Fort Worth's Park Place neighbourhood pours 16 rotating wines on tap using a zero-waste model, with live jazz every Friday evening.
Order: On-tap wine flights showcasing small independent producers; the charcuterie board for two.
Tip: The back patio with its trellis and string lights books up quickly on Friday jazz nights; arrive before 19:00 to claim a table.
Grace Restaurant at 777 Main Street in Fort Worth offers over 700 wine labels chosen by two sommeliers alongside contemporary American cuisine.
Order: Chef's tasting menu with sommelier wine pairings; ask for the temperature-controlled cellar selection.
Tip: Request a table near the glass-enclosed wine cellar for the full visual effect; book at least two weeks ahead for weekend reservations.
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.
Order: Half-price Italian wine bottles on Mondays; sparkling Prosecco by the glass with house-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.
Salute Wine Bar in Fort Worth's Foundry District offers 42 self-serve wine taps covering Italian, Spanish, French, and Texas labels by the ounce.
Order: Self-pour flights from 42 taps of Italian, Spanish, French, plus Texas wine selections.
Tip: The printed tasting card for each wine on tap gives region, variety, and flavour notes; use it to build your own flight before committing to a full pour.
Soma Winery on Fort Worth's South Main Street is a family-owned urban winery tasting room pouring guided flights from rotating international producers.
Order: Four-wine guided tasting flight featuring two-ounce pours from rotating international producers; seasonal.
Tip: Reservations are recommended on weekends; walk-ins are welcome on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings when the room is quieter.
