Restaurants

Nestled amid the spectacular trees and flowers of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, The Gardens Restaurant is a lovely destination for lunch or Sunday brunch.  MORE >>

The Fort Worth Ginger Man features 50 beers on draught and more than 100 in bottles, from brewers just down the street and all around the world. Made-in-house salads, soups and sandwiches are very tasty. Regular events include live music, Meet the Brewer night, and beer tastings.  MORE >>

Gloria's offers an alfresco dining area and indoor margarita bar. The menu runs Tex-Mex combos alongside Salvadoran favorites. The carne flameada featured slices of tender grilled beef (chicken also offered) topped with onions and mushrooms and melted cheese.  MORE >>

Great Outdoors makes sandwiches to order with freshly sliced deli meats and cheese and an amazing selection of sauces, toppings and extras piled high on fresh-baked breads. It also offers breakfast selections, salads, house-made soups, all-natural ice cream and marvelous cheesecake.  MORE >>

Gyros, souvlaki and more Greek standards are fresh, well-prepared and made fast at this casual restaurant.  MORE >>

This humble eatery serves hearty German, Bavarian and Austrian food, and lots of it. After a plate of bratwurst or schnitzel with all the spatzle and sauerkraut trimmings, you’ll leave happy but definitely not hungry.  MORE >>

Located in the heart of the Stockyards, Habanero's offers a large menu of Mexican and Tex-Mex favorites. Daily happy hour and drink specials.  MORE >>

The contemporary décor is a vibrant backdrop to Hacienda San Miguel’s Modern Mexican cuisine, which combines old-world flavors with fresh ingredients and updated culinary techniques to produce delicious dishes like seafood chile poblano stuffed with shrimp, snapper and blue crab.  MORE >>

Pretty, modern Japanese restaurant has great lunch and dinner specials.  MORE >>

This long-time favorite has been serving flavor-packed Middle Eastern food for many years. It's hard not to give in to cravings for hot falafel and smooth, garlicky hummus. Hedary's slow-roasted lamb is tender and succulent. Pita sandwiches make for tasty, convenient eating, and the kibbe is a  MORE >>

Popular for its rustic décor and a broad selection of well-priced, perfectly seasoned, grilled-to-taste steaks, Hoffbrau also offers chicken, shrimp, hamburgers and other tasty entrees. Beer choices include Scottish ales, pilsners and porters.  MORE >>

Using traditional techniques and creative new ingredients, the tamale-makers at this small restaurant/shop breathe new life into a time-honored dish. All their tamales are lard-free for a light, moist masa, and vegetarian, vegan , and dessert options are also available.  MORE >>

Movie Tavern combines the enjoyment of movies with an in-theatre dining experience. A menu of Classic American favorites is served to Movie Tavern guests while they enjoy first-run films in state-of-the-art auditoriums.  MORE >>

Delicious trout, lip-smackin' ribs and succulent steaks will satisfy the heartiest of appetites. No meal is complete without dessert: homemade pies and cobblers are baked fresh daily, and H3's Jack Daniels ice cream with a brownie and chocolate sauce is legendary.  MORE >>

After 20 years in the Big Apple, Hysen’s Nizza Pizza transplanted its authentic New York-style pies to Fort Worth in 1997. The extensive menu also includes salads, subs, and hearty Italian-American entrees served with housemade pasta.  MORE >>

This California burger chain with a cult-like following is famed for its cooked-fresh-when-ordered burgers and fries. For extra tastiness, order your burger "animal style" -- pickles, grilled onions, and mustard fried onto each meat patty.  MORE >>

Inzo's intimate dining room is always packed with pizza-lovers, swooning over authentic wood-fired pies like the lush prosciutto e rucola. The pasta side of the menu features gorgonzola ravioli, rich lasagna, and other updated Italian classics. Especially on weekends, plan to spend some time at the  MORE >>

With nightly live piano music, singing waiters, and private dining booths, Italian Inn creates the ultimate romantic dinner-date experience - and the steaks, seafood and authentic Italian dishes are just as delightful.  MORE >>

For decades, the Oyster Bar has been the place where locals go for oysters, catfish, scallops and the best seafood gumbo in town. It's a "down home" atmosphere with down home cooking - an experience you'll long remember.  MORE >>

Go for the “More” side of the menu -- a whole page of Chinese-American and Thai dishes, with stir-fried-to-order lunch specials like Hunan chicken and Thai beef basil.  MORE >>

J. Rae's offers delicious cheesecakes, cupcakes and distinctive cookies, all baked fresh from scratch each day.  MORE >>

The old-fashioned grill flavor of Jakes’ thin but juicy patties pairs nicely with crunchy tater tots and a thick chocolate shake. The friendly waitresses, known as “Jakettes,” keep the mood light and fun.  MORE >>

The old-fashioned grill flavor of Jakes’ thin but juicy patties pairs nicely with crunchy tater tots and a thick chocolate shake. Friendly waitresses, known as “Jakettes,” keep the mood light and fun.  MORE >>

Jamba Juice offers natural and healthy smoothies, juices, teas, breakfast and lunch items.  MORE >>

Everyone will get a kick out of the knife-wielding hibachi chefs as they slice, toss and still manage to cook food to perfection at this Japanese steakhouse. Entree selections include steak, chicken, and shrimp served with rice and fresh stir-fried vegetables. This longtime local fave brought Fort  MORE >>

Named "One of the 10 Best Restaurants in America!" in the July 2009 issue of Parents Magazine, Jason's Deli is all about healthy food. Whether you're hungry for a fresh salad, stuffed potato, sandwich or just dessert, there's really something for everyone. Jason's Deli also offers a variety of  MORE >>

This unpretentious lunch spot offers a grotto-like dining area and post-apocalyptic patio. The Greek specialties are grand, but go for the exquisite eggs Florentine and live jazz at Sunday brunch. Fort Worth Weekly 2006 Staff Choice for Best Brunch.  MORE >>

Jimmy John's, home of the world-class party sub and the perfect box lunch, is ideal for catering parties or small events, or ordering in for the office lunch.  MORE >>

This national sandwich chain offers a wide selection of tasty meats and cheeses and fresh veggies piled high on fresh-cooked French bread.  MORE >>

This North Side institution serves up potent margaritas made with silver tequila and fresh lime juice, along with old-school Mexican combo plates and fajitas in a gorgeous hacienda-style garden courtyard.  MORE >>

Upscale but unpretentious, The Keg features steakhouse standards like prime rib, seafood, and top cuts of specially aged beef seasoned with a unique spice blend.  MORE >>

A burger joint that evolved out of a grocery store in the 1960s, Kincaid's is a local favorite for grilled sandwiches, fried okra, ice cream floats and, most of all, juicy half-pound burgers.  MORE >>

This outpost of the original grocery-turned-burger joint has more seating but the same great half-pound burgers, grilled sandwiches, and ice cream floats.  MORE >>

This outpost of the original grocery-turned-burger joint has more seating but a similar 1940s-style décor and the same great half-pound burgers, grilled sandwiches, and ice cream floats.  MORE >>

As the name suggests, King Tut specializes in Egyptian versions of Middle Eastern favorites, like shawarma, gyros and kabobs, in a lovely setting that features tapestries, Egyptian figures and images of the King himself adorning the walls. The many vegetarian options include falafel and lentil  MORE >>

From traditional chocolate and vanilla to exotic tiramisu and maple bacon, these cupcakes are baked fresh daily using top-shelf ingredients.  MORE >>

La Familia lives up to its name - from the hearty greeting when you enter to the solicitous service throughout your meal of homestyle Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes, you’ll definitely feel like family.  MORE >>

This bakery-cafe serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and takeout. Freshly prepared menu items include its popular tomato-basil soup, grilled chicken Caesar salad, rosemary rotisserie chicken and specialty breads and pastries.  MORE >>

White-tablecloth service, cozy atmosphere, and classical Italian cuisine make La Piazza an elegant, intimate dining experience.  MORE >>

La Playa Maya offers traditional dishes of Mexico, including a great number of Mexican seafood dishes, served in a fun and friendly atmosphere.  MORE >>

La Playa Maya offers traditional dishes of Mexico, including a great number of Mexican seafood dishes, served in a fun and friendly atmosphere.  MORE >>

La Playa Maya offers traditional dishes of Mexico, including a great number of Mexican seafood dishes, served in a fun and friendly atmosphere.  MORE >>

Alta Cocina Mexicana — “Mexican haute cuisine” — applies European style and technique to the sophisticated culinary fare of Mexico City, producing a stunning fusion of flavors. The ever-changing five-course chef’s tasting menu is always a good bet, but be sure to save room for the best dessert of  MORE >>

At Lili's Bistro, you'll find a unique atmosphere, friendly service and a delicious mix of culinary delights - from comfort food to something new and different.  MORE >>

This casual concert hall showcases marquee-name touring acts in a 500-seat superbly engineered auditorium. The rooftop bar and patio has a fabulous view, 50 beers on tap, and an inventive menu of burgers, sandwiches and entrée salads that far exceeds the usual “bar food.”  MORE >>

The atmosphere emphasizes the “bar” part of the name, but the menu features fresh oysters, boiled crawfish, grilled tilapia and deep-fried anything you can imagine.  MORE >>