Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Fort Worth

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots 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!

Cru Food and Wine Bar - Clearfork

4.8

4.8 (109)

$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.

Top review

JudyVIP

Dined on Jan 4, 2025

Really wonderful scallops and the pear Gorgonzola pizza was outstanding too!! We will return! Daniel was very attentive as our waiter

Eddie V's - Fort Worth

4.7

4.7 (5380)

$50 and over

Seafood

Fort Worth Downtown

About the restaurant

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic and creative cocktails, and enjoy signature appetizers against a backdrop of live music trios.

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TimVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Perfect relaxing evening, waitress was great Food was great

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4.7

4.7 (629)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Fort Worth Downtown

About the restaurant

Restaurant Hours:
Monday
7:30am – 10:30am Breakfast Offerings
Daily Lunch Special & $14 Hot Lunch Special is offered 11am - 2:00pm

Tuesday – Thursday
7:30am – 10:30am Breakfast Offerings
Daily Lunch Special & $14 Hot Lunch Special is offered 11am – 2:00pm. Dinner Menu 5pm – 9pm.
Happy Hour Menu 4pm – 6pm

Friday
7:30am – 10:30am Breakfast Offerings
Daily Lunch Special & $14 Hot Lunch Special is offered 11am – 2:00pm. Dinner Menu 5pm – 10pm.
Happy Hour Menu 4pm – 6pm

Saturday
4pm - 10pm
Dinner Menu served

Sunday (Closed)

***Looking to host a group of 8 or more?
Please go to this site: https://branchbirdfw.com/group-private-dining/ to learn more information about our menu, service, food and beverage minimum, one-check and cancellation policy.

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Slayter

Dined on Dec 28, 2024

Amazing service from Emma and the rest of the staff. Had a wonderful evening and proposed to my now fiancee. The staff was EXTREMELY accommodating. Will definitely be coming back, possibly even for the rehearsal dinner after the manager let me know about all they offer. 10/10 would recommend.

97 West Kitchen + Bar at Hotel Drover

4.7

4.7 (2780)

$31 to $50

American

Fort Worth Cultural District & TCU

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of the 130-year-old Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, 97 West Kitchen & Bar is Hotel Drover’s signature restaurant. The spirited restaurant offers a new destination for culinary adventure with a broad range of contemporary Texas fare, elevated ranch classics, and reimagined Southern comfort foods. The lively beverage program is brown spirits forward with creative cocktails from local distillers, an all-American wine list, and beer taps featuring domestic and local brews. For reservations of 7 or more guests, please contact us at (817) 755-5557 or hello@97westkitchenandbar.com

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SarahVIP

Dined today

Food was fantastic! Service was beyond phenomenal. Highly recommend for a great meal!

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Popular dish

Stockyards Style Ribs

Popular dish

16oz Smoked Prime Rib

Popular dish

Meat & Cheese Board

The Social House - Fort Worth

4.5

4.5 (546)

$30 and under

American

West 7th Corridor

About the restaurant

Social House is an upscale casual restaurant & bar that specializes in all forms of social interaction. With an award winning scratch kitchen to 100 taps featuring beer, wine, & cocktails, we can cater to any social gathering. TV's all over the restaurant allow you to watch the game from every angle. Our magnificent brunch and Happy Hour make The Social House THE place to Stay Social!

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NikkiVIP

Dined on Jan 4, 2025

First time to Social House, too cold to sit outside and the inside is almost like a mid scale sports bar. The service was great, our waiter helped us choose appetizers and drinks for the table. We got the angry shrimp as an appetizer and they are HOT but delicious.

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Popular dish

Steak & Eggs

Experience

3-Course 'Filet Friday' Dinner

Los Vaqueros - Stockyards

4.4

4.4 (254)

$30 and under

Tex-Mex

Fort Worth Downtown

About the restaurant

Welcome to Los Vaqueros - in the heart of the historic Fort Worth Stockyards - the original location of our family-owned and operated restaurants. For the Cisneros family, the preparation of Mexican food is an art, and one that’s been passed down for 3 generations. We’re dedicated to old world quality, family recipes and fresh ingredients, and creating the delicious Tex-Mex dishes you’ve come to love. Join us for brunch, lunch, dinner or cocktails, or let us plan your next special event, catered party or wedding ceremony in the authentic surroundings of a 1915 historic packinghouse filled with antiques, love, and good food!

****Please note that the current Los Vaqueros is still open and accepting reservations until our new location in Rodeo Plaza is ready in late September! We look forward to serving you at our new location. In the meantime, please join us at our current location!

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Mel

Dined on Dec 28, 2024

Fast service. The food was tasty but not exceptional. The chips and salsa were really tasty and the margaritas perfect!

H3 Ranch at the Stockyards Hotel

4.3

4.3 (1720)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Fort Worth Stockyards

About the restaurant

Named one of the best steakhouses in the Fort Worth/Dallas area, Hunter Brothers" H3 Ranch, Live Hickory Wood Grill offers a wide variety of steaks, rainbow trout, lip-smackin' ribs, chicken, and much more - all served with a smile in comfortable, casually upscale surroundings.

Located at the corner of Main and Exchange streets in the heart of Ft. Worth's Historic Stockyards District, H3 Ranch serves lunch and dinner every day and breakfast on the weekends. Our delicious steaks, prime rib and tasty ribs (served with H3's famous Lip Smackin' Sauce) keep folks coming back again and again. And our tastefully casual, fun western atmosphere and free valet parking make each visit a pleasure.

Whether it's a business lunch or a big birthday celebration, our friendly staff is ready to make your H3 Ranch experience a special one. Come on inside and take the H3 tour and try a Taste of Texas!

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jennifer

Dined on Jan 6, 2025

Delicious food. My favorites are the bacon wrapped filet, pork crunchy tacos on the appetizer menu and the porterhouse. Their salad is always fresh. Love the sourdough bread and whipped butter. I think it’s the best restaurant in the stockyards.

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Pie Tap Pizza + Rotisserie + Bar - Magnolia

4.3

4.3 (90)

$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.

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Meredith

Dined on Jan 4, 2025

Really nice atmosphere and great service. The carbonara was delicious, enjoyed the pizza and rosemary bread a lot as well. It’s a bit pricey, but it was an enjoyable experience.

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