Restaurants

Don't be fooled by the Western hunting-lodge decor of saddles, saloon doors, and stuffed animal heads - at Buffalo West, calf fries and chicken-fried steak share the menu with lobster bisque and plum-sauced duck breast.  MORE >>

For a business lunch or a casual gathering with friends, relax in the ambiance of one of the most beautiful modern buildings in America and enjoy homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, quiche, and desserts. Friday evenings feature a light dinner buffet of soups, salads, pasta dishes, and a vegetable  MORE >>

Chef Keith Hicks has won acclaim from local and national food critics for his swanky bar, live jazz music, and especially his inspired menu of contemporary soul food.  MORE >>

Byblos has been serving authentic Lebanese food on North Main Street since 1992. Much more than just a restaurant, Byblos is an experience! From their luncheon buffet to exciting belly dance shows each weekend to spectacular parties and concerts, Byblos has something to offer everyone.  MORE >>

The vibrant atmosphere and patio seating make this traditional Mexican dining experience one of the best for people watching, socializing and relaxing.  MORE >>

Located in the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Café Modern is the perfect place to relax and recharge while enjoying the simple pleasures of unique, exquisitely prepared food. With its serene reflecting pools visible through curving, floor-to-ceiling windows, the Café feels like it’s floating on a  MORE >>

Conveniently located inside the Hilton Hotel, Café Texas features an elaborate buffet as well as a variety of menu items with a specialization in Southwestern cuisine.  MORE >>

Campisi's Pizza in Fort Worth is located on Camp Bowie Boulevard right off of I-30. In addition to their famous rectangular-shaped thin-crust pizza, the menu also includes salads, pastas, and Italian classics like chicken parmigiana.  MORE >>

Carshon's serves tasty, well-filled sandwiches that are just what you have in mind. If you want chicken soup, that's there too, along with bagels and a smear of cream cheese. Great desserts are always on hand, and beer and wine are available.  MORE >>

Located steps from the Fort Worth Convention Center, you'll find this local coffee shop where coffee, soft drinks and pastries are available for purchase. Hours are Mon-Thur: 7a-4p and Fri: 7a-1p.  MORE >>

Enjoy great food and spirits at Cat City Grill, a neighborhood bar and restaurant on Magnolia Avenue in Fort Worth's Southside. Open for lunch and dinner, and brunch on Sundays!  MORE >>

Central Market is a destination for people who are passionate about food, offering prep-less produce and chef-prepared meals. There are many fresh grab-and-go options, as well as plenty of delicious selections in the cafe.  MORE >>

In the northern Lebanese village of Chadra, dining is a celebration of life. A typical Lebanese meal starts with a mezza, a spread of hors d’oeuvres followed by a procession of grilled meats, blending exotic Middle Eastern spices with Mediterranean cuisine. Mezzas focus on food and drink,  MORE >>

Burgers, salads, and Southern/American classics (fried catfish, hardwood-grilled steaks) make up most of the menu at this Oklahoma-based chain. Seafood standouts include the cheese-topped Shrimp Cargot appetizer and smoked salmon with mustard sauce.  MORE >>

Charley's offers a classic Fort Worth experience, beginning with its vintage burger-stand exterior that has been on Old Granbury Road since 1953. It was a converted mobile home, and the kitchen still stands in an 8-by-20 trailer. Aside from a small dining area and some outside picnic tables,  MORE >>

At Cheddar's, their goal is to live up to an original, simple idea: be a great restaurant that serves quality food fresh from the kitchen in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere at a fair price.  MORE >>

It's not fast food. It's what fast food should be - quick, inexpensive and tasty, and with a full bar. Chimy's has great margaritas, cold beer and a spicy menu that includes fajita nachos, green chile cheeseburgers and signature "Chimy"-changas, deep-fried burritos served with queso.  MORE >>

The original Chuy’s restaurant was started in an abandoned barbecue joint in Austin. Now it enjoys a cult-like following and maintains a reputation of being the most fun and friendly spot to eat Mexican food at a great price. While each location has a personality of its own, you can still always  MORE >>

Located off University Drive on the Trinity Trails, Clearfork Food Park is waterfront and dog-friendly. Enjoy live music, a lovely environment, and a variety of food trucks including Fred's Truck Wagon, from Fort Worth’s renowned Fred’s Cafe.  MORE >>

Born in Llano, the barbecue capital of central Texas, Cooper's has served its pit barbecue to hundreds of thousands of hungry diners since its founding in 1953. Located in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards, Cooper's has a large main dining area as well as an incredible indoor/outdoor patio with a  MORE >>

Corner Bakery serves equally remarkable sandwiches, sweets, panini, salads, soups and pastas.  MORE >>

This colorful Mexican restaurant emphasized coastal cuisine with wonderful ceviche cocktails, spicy fish and shrimp soups, and fried seafood. Tex-Mex dishes include fajitas, quesadillas, and fresh-made guacamole.  MORE >>

Brisket, chicken, ribs, and cobblers and cakes are the staples at this longtime family-run restaurant. Don't miss the award-winning beef ribs and homemade sausage.  MORE >>

Brisket, chicken, ribs, and cobblers and cakes are the staples at this longtime family-run restaurant. Don't miss the award-winning beef ribs and homemade sausage.  MORE >>

Located halfway between downtown and the Fort Worth Stockyards, Cowtown Food Park’s food trucks and trailers serve up everything from traditional Mexican and barbecue fare to Philly-style cheesesteaks, gourmet hot dogs, and pan-Asian cuisine. Finish with a stop at the Snoball Corral, a Fort Worth  MORE >>

Half retro-hip bistro, half classic diner, this Sundance Square restaurant serves updated cowboy-comfort food in a setting stylish enough for a business lunch and relaxed enough for a fun meal with friends.  MORE >>

Enjoy gourmet cupcakes in flavors like Southern Belle (red velvet), The Bugsy (carrot cake) and Tickle Me Pink (vanilla with pink buttercream frosting).  MORE >>

Beat the heat with one of Curly’s specialty “concretes” — silky frozen custard blended with cookies, candy, nuts, or fresh fruit — or a sundae, shake, or malt. Side with a Nathan’s hot dog for the perfect summer snack!  MORE >>

Creamy bisque, Maine-style rolls, spicy Fra Diablo, or steamed and served whole — Daddy Jack's fresh lobster comes any way you like it. Seafood, steak, and pasta dishes round out the menu, along with a carefully selected wine list.  MORE >>

Dos Gringos has been serving great Tex-Mex in Fort Worth for 35 years - and some of the tastiest margaritas in town, too!  MORE >>

Craving sea salt fudge, merlot truffles or mushroom toffee? Get your artisanal chocolate fix at this lovely shop, where the staff is as delightful as their creations.  MORE >>

Named after legendary TCU coach Leo “Dutch” Meyer, Dutch’s is a lively University-area hangout known for its fresh-ground, all-natural, juicy-not-greasy burgers. Chicken, mushroom, and veggie-patty sandwiches are also available. All are piled high with your choice of toppings and add-ons — try the  MORE >>

This festive place serves up a wealth of German-American favorites, including roast pork ribs, sauerkraut, goulash, herring, potato pancakes and all the requisite schnitzels. Beer always flows freely. Live entertainment gets the energy up, and dancing is not unheard of!  MORE >>

Enjoy fun hibachi cooking and a variety of sushi and sashimi delicacies, prepared using fresh ingredients and traditional Japanese recipes.  MORE >>

In addition to a wide array of flavored bagels from honey whole wheat to jalapeno to chocolate chip, Einstein Bros serves a variety of breakfast and lunch fare.  MORE >>

In addition to a wide array of flavored bagels from honey whole wheat to jalapeno to chocolate chip, Einstein Bros serves a variety of breakfast and lunch fare.  MORE >>

El Asadero has long been a local favorite for its home cooking and worn yet welcoming booths. See an impromptu mariachi show, starring local musicians. The camarones al mojo de ajo and the fish soup are among seafood specials. The enchiladas verde and the grilled chicken quarter in the deep are  MORE >>

Founded in the 1890s, this local chain of Tex-Mex restaurants is known for its sizzling fajitas and overstuffed enchiladas.  MORE >>

Homemade corn tortilla chips and mild, flavorful salsa are addictive, but save room for tamales, enchiladas, fajitas and other traditional Tex-Mex dishes at this family-friendly restaurant.  MORE >>

Voted Best Bar Decor and Best Club DJ, this Havana-inspired dance club gets the crowd moving. Just a beginner? Don’t worry, Embargo offers group dance lessons each Thursday night. The Latin-influenced menu of tapas, tacos, and pressed sandwiches includes a great Cuban, served with plantain chips  MORE >>

Prefer to dine in? Choose breakfast, lunch or dinner from more than 50 Fort Worth restaurants covering every cuisine, and Entrees On-Trays will deliver. Corporate and event catering is also available.  MORE >>

This bakery and cafe serves breakfast and home-style Mexican dishes. The chilaquiles with chorizo are just one of the many breakfast joys. The enchiladas in green salsa, fresh gordita stuffed with carnitas and the caldo res (beef stew) are exceptional. The aguas frescas are made daily.  MORE >>

This bakery and cafe serves breakfast and home-style Mexican dishes. The chilaquiles with chorizo are just one of the many breakfast joys. The enchiladas in green salsa, fresh gordita stuffed with carnitas and the caldo res (beef stew) are exceptional. The aguas frescas are made daily.  MORE >>

Stylish yet unpretentious, Ferré brings astonishing depths of flavor to contemporary Italian-Tuscan dishes, from a seemingly simple fava bean bruschette or brick-oven quattro formaggi pizza to specialties like thyme-crusted scallops and housemade sweet-potato gnocchi. Knowledgeable, attentive  MORE >>

The artisanal pizzas at Fireside Pies feature ultra-crispy crusts (gluten-free available on request) and luxurious toppings like housemade lamb sausage, organic herbs and vegetables, and locally made cheeses. Creative appetizers and salads, hand-cut pastas, and decadent desserts round out the menu.  MORE >>

This “better burger” chain, launched in 1986, has a near-fanatical following devoted to its juicy, fresh-ground-meat cheeseburgers, garden-fresh toppings, and crispy-edged fries.  MORE >>

This “better burger” chain, launched in 1986, has a near-fanatical following devoted to its juicy, fresh-ground-meat cheeseburgers, garden-fresh toppings, and crispy-edged fries.  MORE >>

This “better burger” chain, launched in 1986, has a near-fanatical following devoted to its juicy, fresh-ground-meat cheeseburgers, garden-fresh toppings, and crispy-edged fries.  MORE >>

Step into the world of a nineteenth-century Turkish coffee house, where you can dine on authentic recipes including homemade baklava, sip cardamom-scented coffee, browse fine Turkish rugs and even try a narghileh (water pipe).  MORE >>

Decorated like a Caddo Lake fishing shack, Flying Fish serves fish, seafood and chicken any way you like -- fried or grilled, in a basket, platter, po-boy or taco -- all to a lively soundtrack of fishing-camp banjos and singing Billy Basses.  MORE >>