Dining in Fort Worth

Dining inFort Worth

THE BUFFET RESTAURANT - Dining in Kimbell Art Museum’s Buffet Restaurant, guests can enjoy Peter Kreidler’s homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, quiche and desserts. Lunch is served Tuesdays through Thursdays and Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m., and Fridays and Sundays from noon until 2 p.m. Beverage and dessert times are Tuesdays through Thursdays and Saturdays and Sundays from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Friday times are 2 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Friday evenings, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30, features a light dinner buffet of soups, salads, pasta dishes, and a vegetable torte, accompanied by a selection of wines and other beverage choices. After dinner, guests may tour the galleries or sit back and listen to musicians perform near the Maillol Courtyard. Groups of 8 to 24 people may make reservations for 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays by calling 817-332- 8451, ext. 277. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd.

THE CAFÉ MODERN - Café Modern’s artfully crafted cuisine is served against the backdrop of Tadao Ando’s iconic architecture in the thriving Fort Worth Cultural District. They believe that great menus start with fresh, naturally produced ingredients which are cooked exclusively from scratch, using whole grains and vegetables, cage-free shell eggs, and humanely treated chickens and beef, raised without antibiotics or growth hormones. They blend seasonal foods from local artisan producers with diverse culinary traditions from around the globe. Café Modern’s Executive Chef is Texas native Denise Shavandy. She has a wide range of experience in the culinary arts and is thrilled to be in Fort Worth, as her culinary career got its start at The Pegasus and Spice International Café. From farm fresh, seasonal, local ingredients, she uses classical culinary techniques that preserve nutrition and maximize healthfulness. Lunch is served Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., brunch Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., dinner Fri. 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Full bar service Tues., Wed., Thurs., Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. For reservations, call 817-840- 2157, www.themodern.org/café. 3200 Darnell St.

CATTLEMEN’S FORT WORTH STEAK HOUSE: Steak Isn’t Only For Dinner. Try the daily lunch menu. You can get a luncheon steak that includes a baked potato, salad and their famous homemade rolls. Start your meal off with a savory appetizer: “Shoot’em Up Shrimp,” Crab Cakes, Calf or Lamb fries, Onion Rings and the list goes on! The Cattlemen’s offers BBQ ribs, Lobster, Chicken, Pasta, Pork Chops, and “The Old Texas Standby” Chicken Fried Steak. Prime Rib is served on Friday & Saturday nights. Cattlemen’s charcoal-broiled extensive steak selection is “The Ultimate in a Fine Steak!” Steaks can be ordered with a variety of enticing sauces: Teriyaki, Cognac Pepper Corn, Béarnaise, or Gorgonzola. Seafood selections include Lobster, Jumbo Shrimp, Crab Cakes, Halibut, Salmon, Tilapia, and Catfish. Top off your dinner with a homemade dessert: Apple or Pecan Pie, Cobbler, Banana Pudding, Chocolate Cake or New York Style Cheesecake. Private banquet rooms offer seating for 10 to 120. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. & Sun. noon-9 p.m. 2458 N. Main St., 817- 624-3945, www.cattlemenssteakhouse.com.

EDDIE V’S PRIME SEAFOOD - Seafood, steaks and rhythm. Eddie V’s Prime Seafood was inspired by the great classic seafood restaurants of New Orleans, San Francisco and Boston. Eddie V’s offers the freshest seafood, right off the docks and USDA prime, center-cut steaks - aged 28 days and broiled to perfection. The atmosphere is warm

12 K E Y M A G A Z I N E M a r c h 2 0 2 0 and inviting. Get in rhythm in the V-Lounge with dining and live music nightly. Open daily at 4 p.m. Eddie V’s Museum Place, 3100 W. 7th St., 817-336-8000, www.eddiev.com.

FRED’S TEXAS CAFE - The burgers at Terry Chandler’s funky little Fort Worth joint have snagged arm loads of awards and even earned national attention, most recently from the Food Network and Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Authentic, mile-high hamburgers made from 100% pure Texas-raised ground beef are Fred’s claim to fame. Try the Fredburger, the Big Fred, or the Diablo burger with hand cut french fries. Chicken fried steaks, quail, sandwiches, tacos, quesadillas, and salads are also served. Established in 1978, Fred’s offers visitors a taste of what the Fort Worth locals have enjoyed for over 30 years. Tues.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.- midnight, Sun. 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m., closed Mondays. 915 Currie St., 817-332-0083, www.fredstexascafe.com.

GRACE delivers a dining experience like no other in Fort Worth. Adam Jones, known as the city’s host for the unparalleled level of hospitality and service in his restaurants, invites you to enjoy Modern American Classic fare, created by award winning Chef Blaine Staniford. In a comfortable modern setting that embodies the city’s energy, guests can enjoy the outdoor terrace on Main Street and a spectacular bar featuring unique seasonal cocktails with a separate menu for bar snacks. Glass-enclosed temperature-controlled wine cellars house a selection of Old and New World wines. For private events, four private dining rooms with multimedia capabilities seat 12 to 60 guests. Appetizers include crab cake, oysters, sashimi, and steak tartare. From the dinner menu, choices are prime rib, beef, lamb, pork, chicken, fish, pasta, soups and salads. Mon.-Thurs. 5:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 5:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. 777 Main St., 817-877-3388, www.gracefortworth.com.

HORSESHOE HILL CAFE - Cowboy Chef Grady Spears serves up the best Chicken Fried Steak in Fort Worth 5 different ways with his award winning sides and appetizers. Open for lunch Wed. & Thurs. from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m., reopens for dinner at 5 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. & Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays Horseshoe Hill features a Cowboy Brunch from 9 a.m.-noon, featuring Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs, Biscuits & Jam with Candied Bacon, or Fried Eggs & Biscuits and Gravy. In the Fort Worth Stockyards, 204 W. Exchange Ave. Dinner reservations suggested. Reservations on Thurs. night get you free tickets to the Stockyards Championship Rodeo! 817-882-6405, www.horseshoehillcafe.com.

OL’ SOUTH PANCAKE HOUSE has a menu to suit every taste! Famous for their signature German Pancake, a crepe style cake filled with fresh squeezed lemons, whipped butter and powdered sugar; they also offer smaller Dutch Babies and a Sampler of Babies with toppings. Ol’ South Pancake House has many savory breakfast options, such as The Skillet, a fluffy homemade biscuit smothered in home-style gravy with eggs, hash browns, cheddar cheese, and your choice of meat. For those looking for healthy options, Blackened Salmon, Grilled Chicken Breast, or a fresh Spinach and Chicken Salad are delicious guilt-free choices on the menu. From a light Greek Omelet to a sinfully good Fried Chicken and Waffles, or juicy T-Rex Burger to sizzling Breakfast Tacos, Ol’ South Pancake House has it all! Open 24 hours every day. 817-336-0309. 1509 S. University Dr., www.olsouthpancakehouse.com.

Mike Smith’s PARIS COFFEE SHOP is a Fort Worth landmark, with the invitation “come on in” at its entrance. The Coffee Shop is open for breakfast 6 days a week and lunch 5 days. Choices for your morning meal include eggs any style including omelets-plain, Denver, Greek or vegetable, French toast, pancakes, cereals (means oatmeal too), biscuits & gravy and hashbrowns. Sides include bacon, sausage, breakfast steak, ham, or a pork chop. The lunch menu starts off with a daily special, à la carte, sandwiches, fish, soup, or salads. Desserts include mile-high meringue pies, fruit pies, cobblers, and home made cookies. Hrs. are Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m. until 2:30, Sat. 6 a.m. until 11 a.m. For more info call 817-335-2041. 704 W. Magnolia, www.pariscoffeeshop.net.

REATA RESTAURANT - Choosing from the best that Southwestern food has to offer, Reata (Spanish for rope), offers a menu that ranges from steaks to Creole to Southern dishes. An example for the first course is Field Greens with Texas Goat Cheese, San Saba pecans with Sherry Wine Vinaigrette. The main course could be Reata’s Chicken Fried Steak with Cracked Pepper Cream Gravy and a couple of sides like Jalapeno and Cheddar grits and bacon wrapped asparagus. End with Texas Pecan Pie. Reata has a carefully selected wine list that “complements” its Texas cuisine. Reata is the name of the ranch in the movie Giant made in 1956, based on the novel by Edna Ferber. 310 Houston St. in Sundance Square, 817-336-1009 or www.reata.net.

RODEO GOAT - Recently, in a contest between Rodeo Goat and some other really good burger places the Rodeo Goat got “Best Burger in D/FW.” Some of the choices at Rodeo Goat are Nanny Goat with herb goat cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and garlic herb mayo; the Ravi Shankar features red curry, coriander, chutney, carrots, lettuce, tomato, onion and peanut butter. The Neil Young is a homemade vegetable patty with sprouts, tomato, avocado and green goddess dressing. Musthave sides can be Hand Punched Fries, Homemade Goat Chips, the Rodeo Side Salad and Texas Caviar. Desserts include Apricot, Cherry or Chocolate fried pie. A wide range of beers includes Texas Craft Draft, American Craft, and Rodeo Regulars. 2836 Bledsoe at Currie St., 817-877-4628 or www.RodeoGoat.com.

THE ROSE GARDEN TEA ROOM - is located inside The Mercantile, a carefully curated marketplace of 200+ dealer booths with an impressive collection of gifts, home décor, antiques, fashion, furniture, and more. The Rose Garden is a delicate blend of English tradition and old southern charm. Choose from an assortment of soups, salads, fruit and sandwiches. Their entrées are the very popular Rose Garden Variety which is a sampler plate of chicken salad, fresh fruit, quiche, soup & a pumpkin bread sandwich; the Quiche du Jour or the Southern Chicken Crepes which include salads and “toasties.” There are several delectable desserts and specialty teas, coffees and soft drinks. Mon.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. & Sun. noon-3:30 p.m. 7200 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-731-7673, www.the-mercantile.com.

ST. EMILION - Le restaurant Français de Fort Worth. Since 1985, St. Emilion has been serving classic French cuisine such as Les Escargots in garlic butter and French Onion Soup as a precursor to a main course of prime beef, duck, pork and fresh seafood accompanied by sauces such as a black peppercorn or sour cherry sauce or Black Truffle Demi-Glace. Desserts include Crème Brulée, Brandy Ice, or Raspberry Tarte. A full wine list is available as well as Red or White wine by the glass. Nightly Blackboard Specials lists additional appetizers and main courses. St. Emilion will also customize a vegetarian plate. The Zagat Guide listed St. Emilion as one of the top five restaurants in the Dallas/Fort Worth area since 2010. 3617 W. 7th Street, 817-737-2781, www.saint-emilionrestaurant.com.

From the Fort Worth CVB From the

Fort Worth’s New(ish) Coffee Shops By Laurie James, Visit Fort Worth

These seven coffee joints are spread all over Fort Worth, with most offering environmental sustainability along with your latte. ARCADIA COFFEE

Peace, love, funky art, good Karma and recyclable coffee cups have come to the Near Southside. The vegan food options make a nice change from traditional coffeehouse fare, and whether you want drip coffee or a smoothie, your options are wide open. BLACK COFFEE

Owner Mia Moss worked at a nationally franchised coffeehouse in her teens, and brought that love of coffee and coffeehouse community back to her own neighborhood. With two signature coffee blends (The Eastsider and the rich, dark, strongerthan-death Poly Blend) Moss has created something truly unique. ROOTS COFFEEHOUSE

Owner Janice Townsend’s newest location on the Near Southside features traditional coffeehouse favorites along with some fun, exotic tea blends. The Matcha Ado About Orange offered a kick of Topo Chico with cold-pressed orange juice, matcha, and your choice of dairy or oat milk. RACE STREET COFFEE

The west side expansion of Dallas’ Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters fits right into the neighborhood now known as the River East. Bring your own cup for your to-go coffee and save a dollar. If you just want your Joe to go, they’ll sell you a compostable cup and part of the money goes back into the company’s sustainability fund for environmental projects. TOASTED COFFEE + KITCHEN

Toasted Coffee wins the food and beverage game on this list. In addition to coffee with a variety of non-dairy milk options, Toasted also offers a full menu and cocktails, beer and wine. From Primal and Vietnamese coffees to drips and smoothies, there’s a lot to enjoy on the menu. LAZY DAISY COFFEE

Brightly decorated with mustard yellows and hanging flowers, Lazy Daisy invites patrons to extend their stay while serving brew supplied by Counter Culture Coffee, two variations of chai (masala chai and a golden turmeric chai) sourced by Rishi Tea. SUMMER MOON COFFEE

Summer Moon’s second Tarrant County location lies on Main Street between the Magnolia Avenue and South Main Village. Whether you can taste the difference or not, you’ll be charmed by the location and the food options, which include some very tasty gluten-free pastries.