Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Fort Worth

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Fort Worth? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Bonnell's Fine Texas Cuisine

4.9

4.9 (2875)

$50 and over

Southwest

Fort Worth Cultural District & TCU

About the restaurant

Experience our award-winning farm-to-table philosophy in cuisine that exhibits regional style with spices that fuse Southwestern, Creole and Mexican influences. Bonnell’s will also be providing curb-side family style meals to-go. Each meal is designed to feed 4 people and costs $48. We begin serving at 3:30pm each day and serve until we are sold out. Please check our website for daily menus and pre-order information.

Bonnell's Restaurant has earned the awards of "Top Restaurant," "Best Southwest Restaurant," and "Best Chef" by Fort Worth, Texas Magazine; "Best Chef" and "Best Restaurant" by FW Weekly, and "Award of Excellence" by Wine Spectator.

Top review

Ricardo

Dined 7 days ago

Bonnell’s was awesome! This was our first time there and we celebrated our 26th wedding anniversary there. The atmosphere was incredible and the food was excellent. The service was unmatched. Sheila our waitress was a gem and very attentive to us. She was polite, friendly, gracious and welcoming. We will definitely be back. I highly recommend visiting, you will never regret it.

Cru Food and Wine Bar - Clearfork

4.8

4.8 (107)

$31 to $50

Global, International

Clear Fork Trinity River South Bank

About the restaurant

Clearfork is an open-air shopping, dining and entertainment destination in the heart of Fort Worth, including upscale stores and restaurants that are exclusive to the area. We made sure that the vibe at this CRÚ is always friendly, down-to-earth and relaxed. Drop on by, and let us take care of you! Recurring events at this location include Pizza Monday and Champagne Thursday.

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Sarah

Dined 6 days ago

Service and whole experience were wonderful! Food was fantastic!

NM Cafe at Neiman Marcus - Ft. Worth

4.7

4.7 (555)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Fort Worth Cultural District & TCU

About the restaurant

THE NM CAFE is located in Neiman Marcus FT. WORTH within The Shops of Clearfork.

Laid-back luxe. Experience delightful dishes in a casual, contemporary atmosphere at the NM Café® FT. WORTH. Muted lighting and understated, modern decor create the perfect environment for a midday retreat. Whether dining with a group or simply ordering upscale take-out, expect delectable food and exceptional service that is synonymous with Neiman Marcus.

Need the perfect spot for a Bridal or Baby Shower? We have just the right place to host your next event. Want to take popovers and strawberry butter to go? We'll pack them for you. Let us know how we can serve you.

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CecileVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent service & delicious food. Nice selection of menu options. I especially liked the chicken pop pie made with popovers.

Fixe- Fort Worth

4.6

4.6 (1563)

$31 to $50

Southern

Fort Worth Cultural District & TCU

About the restaurant

Fixe celebrates the soul of the South with Sunday Supper served nightly in a warm and spirited atmosphere. Bringing to life familiar tastes imagined in progressive ways, Chef James Robert and his team pay homage to his roots with an eye to tradition, a commitment to quality and passion to deliver our guests an unexpected and memorable culinary experience.

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Omar

Dined 6 days ago

Took my family there for my birthday and the service was fantastic and everyone was thoroughly pleased with the quality of the food and service plus they gave me a birthday gift at the end to top it all off will definitely tell more friends about Fixe.

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Lobster & Crawfish Pot Pie

Il Modo at. The Kimpton Harper Hotel

4.6

4.6 (326)

$31 to $50

Italian

Fort Worth Downtown

About the restaurant

Modern. Vibrant. Authentic.
Contemporary Italian comes to downtown Fort Worth with the modern sensibility and artisanal roots of il Modo. Local ingredients inspire seasonal creations that are sophisticated, yet stay true genuine Italian soul and style. This commitment to the authentic is apparent in our glass-walled pasta room, where fresh pasta is handcrafted with care and hands-on classes teach you classic technique. Paired with a thoughtful wine list and classic cocktails, the il Modo experience is made for memorable moments.

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JohnnyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Outstanding in all aspects. Would absolutely go again and often.

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4.6

4.6 (842)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Fort Worth Cultural District & TCU

About the restaurant

**Please be aware of reflection pond construction. **

Café Modern, led by Executive Chef Jett Mora and General Manager Jamie Holderby, provides warm hospitality, creative cuisine and seasonal menus rooted in Texas ingredients to guests. The menus features comfort food with global influences and a beverage program showcasing local spirits. Café Modern offers seating indoors and on the expansive outdoor patio.

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Doug

Dined 1 day ago

Unique and exquisitely prepared menu. Very attentive and personable staff. My wife and I thought we'd be sensible and split a salad and a sandwich from the weekday lunch menu; both were stunning. The Pear Salad (Red Wine Poached Pear, Point Reyes Blue Cheese, Candied Walnuts, Castelfranco Radicchio, Frisée, Ice Wine Vinaigrette)...enough for two by itself. Also split the Autumn Grilled Cheese sandwich (Apple Maple Bacon Jam, Fontina, Brie on Whole Wheat)...perfectly assembled and toasted. Oh, and the sandwich comes with Choice of Simple House Salad, French Fries or Old Bay Potato Chips. So for us, fries! A menu full of wonderfully hard decisions, all with floor to ceiling glass windows looking out over the pond and park and architecture of The Modern.

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Jerk Chicken

Mercury Chophouse

4.5

4.5 (1428)

$31 to $50

Steak

Fort Worth Downtown

About the restaurant

The Mercury Chophouse incorporates a relaxed New York City style ambiance with a unique fine dining experience . We offer Allen Brothers Prime Steaks as well as Fresh and Savory Seafood options. Our exemplary service and delicate touch at every table creates a wonderfully beautiful dining experience. We also offer exclusive private dining; perfect for business meetings, gatherings, or cocktail hours. The Mercury Underground has it's own bar and can host from 20 to 100 people comfortably.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

Great service, great suggestions, is a place to come back again and again

MASH'D Fort Worth – The Original Culinary Bastards

4.4

4.4 (1343)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Fort Worth Downtown

About the restaurant

MASH'D. Trailblazing Food & Beverage highlighting memorable flavors & distinct freshness. Served within our energizing, socially connected, unique environment. Your place to gather with friends & family, & celebrate life!

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Karen

Dined 6 days ago

Our 3 couple Brunch Bunch loved our brunch Dec. 15th. We ordered varied items and we were all pleased with both the food and the drinks. I had the Avocado Toast with poached egg. Wonderful.

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Fort Brewery and Pizza

4.4

4.4 (98)

$30 and under

Beer Garden

West 7th Corridor

About the restaurant

Fort Brewery is a full-production brewery, restaurant, & entertainment venue located just outside of downtown Fort Worth in the all-new Panther City District!

Founded in 2018, Fort Brewery features exceptional craft beer, great food, great wine, and fantastic live entertainment for our community. Fort Brewery is all about bringing people together in a fun, laid-back, and family-friendly environment.

Our brewery is the perfect place to enjoy a meal of award-winning beer and pizza while diving into an extensive wine list! We are a nut-free facility and offer vegetarian and gluten-free options! We have an amazing patio with a retractable roof and state-of-the-art sound system, perfect for our live entertainment Wednesday - Sunday!

We are the perfect spot for any small or large group special event.

Brunch is served every Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am - 3 pm.

FOR PARTIES LARGER THAN 8 PLEASE EMAIL, EVENTS@FORTBP.COM

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Rosalinda

Dined 7 days ago

Love the place and food.... wait staff is always nice...

Pie Tap Pizza + Rotisserie + Bar - Magnolia

4.4

4.4 (86)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Fairmount

About the restaurant

Operating on the philosophy that good food takes work, the Pie Tap Pizza + Rotisserie + Bar on Magnolia Ave emphasizes the finest ingredients and dedication to premium technique in all they offer. Chef Giovanni Mauro has translated the classic techniques learned in his mother's kitchen to ensure that the dough, pies and all other dishes served at Pie Tap Pizza + Rotisserie + Bar exceed expectations. With a bar offering more than 35 taps emphasizing local beer, craft cocktails and specialty wines, you can pair your pizza, pasta or salad at Pie Tap Pizza + Rotisserie + Bar with only the best. The full menu is available online.

Top review

DavidMVIP

Dined on Oct 3, 2024

Best pizza crust in DFW. Quick service and great selection

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