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SMOKE PIT
bbq with a view!
2401 E. Belknap - 817-222-0455
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Amazing Food You Will Crave
Again and Again
900 W. Rosedale • Fort Worth, TX 76104
On the corner of Lipscomb and Rosedale
817-332-5507
6:00am-9:30pm Mon-Thu • 6:00am-9:30pm Fri-Sat.
6:00am-7:30pm Sun
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American, Burgers & More
Brownstone Kitchen + Bar
840 Currie Street, FW, 817-332-1555
brownstonefw.com
Brownstone Kitchen + Bar is a contemporary eatery
and “drinkery” that serves American favorites for both
lunch and dinner in a comfortable and high-energy
atmosphere. Brownstone features a large lounge
area with residential style seating, an open-air patio,
dining room, private dining room and an intimate bar.
Don’t forget to stop by for brunch Saturday or Sunday,
complete with a make your own bloody Mary bar.
Bubba’s Back 40
9120 Boat Club Rd, FW, 817-236-0132
Bubba’s Back 40 is now open and serving BBQ,
burgers, chicken fried steak, brisket tacos, pulled
pork tacos and lots of fun desserts. It’s a family
friendly restaurant with creative Texas hearty foods,
weekend entertainment and creative desserts.
Charley’s Old-fashioned Hamburgers
4616 Grandbury Rd., FW, 817-924-8611
facebook.com/charleysoldfashionedhamburgers
Charley’s Old-fashioned Hamburgers has been serving
the best burgers in Fort Worth for more than 20 years.
Charley’s offers hearty, scrumptious burgers including
chiliburgers and avocado burgers, plus onion rings, freshcut
fries and homemade lemonade. Enjoy award-winning
food in Charley’s old-school dining room or expansive
patio for a burger experience like no other in North Texas.
Chop House Burgers
2860 Hwy 157, Mansfield, 817-453-8566
chophouseburgers.com
Chef Kenny Mills has been awarded for his delicious
burgers and was even featured on Diners, Drive-Ins &
Dives. The new location in Mansfield just opened in
February and Chop House Steak & Seafood will open in
April. The Carolina, a char-grilled mixture of ground beef
and slow-smoked pulled pork topped with bold Carolinastyle
barbecue sauce, will have you shouting yee-haw.
Dutch’s
3009 S University Dr, FW, 817-927-5522
dutchshamburgers.com
Dutch’s Hamburgers namesake is Leo “Dutch” Meyer,
a TCU grad who became the most successful football
coach in Horned Frog history. Along with burger
options including all-natural beef patties, a chicken
burger, and a veggie burger, Dutch’s offers hand cut
fries, hand dipped onion rings, great salads, nachos
and chips, griddled sandwiches, and gourmet hot
dogs. Dine on the second story patio, complete with
misters to keep you cool all summer long.
Fred’s Texas Cafe
915 Currie St, FW, 817-332-0083
fredstexascafe.com
Tucked away in the West 7th development is a dive
cafe with a brand new patio that has been serving Fort
Worth the best burgers for more than 50 years. With an
old western motif and a welcoming staff, you’re always
guaranteed a good time and good food at Fred’s, plus
enjoy live music every night on the patio and the beer
is always cold. Check out Fred’s other location Fred’s
North located off 35 and Western Center.
Grease Monkey Burger Shop
200 N Mesquite St, Arlington, 817-665-5454
greasemonkeyburgers.com
Who says you can’t go home? The Grease Monkey
Burger Shop and Social Club was created by a group of
people that have numerous ties to the city of Arlington.
The owners, investors and operators have all lived in
Arlington, gone to high school in Arlington, or attended
UTA. Grease Monkey has one of the best burgers
around and offer live music throughout the year on their
indoor/outdoor patio. The food is so good its bananas!
J.R. Bentley’s
406 W Abrams St, Arlington, 817-261-7351
jrbentleys.com/wordpress
Located one mile from Cowboys Stadium and one
block from UTA, J.R. Bentley’s offers food and drinks in
a comfortable atmosphere with a relaxing beer garden
and patio. J.R.’s offers outstanding food affordably
priced and delicious burgers voted “Best Burger”
three years running by UTA Students. Offering burgers,
fish ‘n chips, nachos, wings, and more. Open seven
days a week and is a smoking friendly establishment.
Magnolia Motor Lounge
3005 Morton, FW, 817-332-3344
Located in the West 7th corridor, Magnolia Motor
Lounge is an awesome watering hole, with an
atmosphere to match. MML offers a tasty selection of
burgers, fries, huge sandwiches, succulent hot dogs,
glorious desserts, classic American comfort favorites
and a few salads and vegetables in case you really
need them. Wash down great dishes with some tasty
fluids, a.k.a. cold beer. Perfect.
Maid-Rite Diner
4101 W. Green Oaks Blvd, Ste 349,
Arlington, 817-478-8600 | mrdtx.com
Maid-Rite is a family-friendly neighborhood diner
and home of the original Maid-Rite sandwich – a
seasoned loose beef sandwich served on a fresh
steamed bun. Maid-Rites, broaster chicken, classic
American favorites, wraps, salads, burgers and
more fill out the menu. Enjoy quick service and daily
specials with a southern touch of hospitality.
Mixed Up Burgers
510 E Ave K, Grand Prairie, 972-606-6700
3116 S Great SW Pkwy, Grand Prairie,
972-595-5420
mixedupburgers.com
Mixed Up Burgers isn’t your everyday gourmet burger
joint. Here the average burger has been elevated to new
heights, taking fresh ground patties and mixing into them
whichever of the more than twenty “mix-in” ingredients
the customer chooses. In addition to made-to-order
burgers, they also offer the “Home-Wrecker” hot dog,
chicken sandwiches, wings, salads, starters, and of
course, ice-cold beer. Also now serving breakfast.
Shaw’s Patio Bar and Grill
1051 W Magnolia Av, FW, 817-927-2118
shawspatio.com
For the best and most creative burgers and shakes in
town, Shaw’s is the place. The Near Southside establishment
offers half-pound Angus burgers loaded with
flavor. Not only does Shaw’s offer specialty burgers and
sides, but they have an assortment of juicy hot dogs,
fresh salads and great sandwiches. While Shaw’s is
a family establishment, they also have a full bar with
great happy hour specials and two fabulous patios.
The Tavern
2755 S Hulen, FW, 817-923-6200
thetavernftworth.com
The Tavern is a chef-driven restaurant committed to
serving great food in a stylish, relaxed atmosphere.
The Tavern serves contemporary American cuisine
with a southwestern flair and is committed to featuring
organic produce, hand-cut steaks to order, fresh baked
breads, naturally raised meats, and sustainable seafood
whenever possible setting them miles apart from others.
Asian, Sushi & P ho
Hibachi Teppanyaki and Sushi
13101 S Freeway, FW, 817-426-8388
hibachiburleson.com
Hibachi and Teppanyaki’s goal is to excel in quality,
taste, and showmanship. The environment is

smart yet simple, the atmosphere relaxed, yet the
quality of the dishes are one-of-a-kind. Chef Van
Cao specializes in highly effective blend of French
technique and traditional Japanese aesthetics, and
his cooking methods are fused with a dizzying array
of global flavors.
Orchid City Fusion Café
2135 Southeast Pkwy, Ste 101, Arlington,
817-468-3777 | facebook.com/OrchidCityCafe
Orchid City’s cuisine is Cajun/American/Asian fusion
all made fresh from scratch daily. Specialty drinks
include special coffees, smoothies, boba teas, and
healthy teas. Ask them about their 50-percent off
freshly made smoothies and boba teas during happy
hour from 2:30 to 4pm every day.
Thai Tina’s
600 Commerce St, FW, 817-332-0088
thaitinas.com
Located inside the Embassy Suites Hotel, Thai Tina’s
beautiful dining room is as enjoying as the fresh
handmade dinner selections. With a myriad of selections
on its eccentric menu, voted Reader’s Choice for Best
Thai four years in a row in the Fort Worth Weekly’s
annual Best Of issue - this downtown restaurant lives up
to its slogan, “A menu that’s simply to Thai for.”
Barbecue
Bailey’s BBQ
826 Taylor St, FW, 817-335-7469
Bailey’s BBQ has been serving you since 1931 from
beautiful downtown Fort Worth. Open daily for lunch
with specials starting under $6 a person including
a BBQ sandwich of your choice, chips, and a drink –
side upgrades are just a quarter more. If you haven’t
tried them in the 81 years they’ve been in business,
you are missing out.
Black Diamond Smokehouse
3900 Rufe Snow Dr, NRH, 817-284-2374
blackdiamondsmokehouseinc.com
For barbeque lovers, there are more than enough
options to find the good stuff throughout Tarrant
County. We challenge you to add Black Diamond
Smokehouse to your list of faves for anything BBQ
- they are known for “the Best Ribs in town”. With a
menu selection of the finest smoked meats - smoked
brisket, ribs, sausage, and chicken - plus all the fixins
you need to accompany your meal. Black Diamond
Caters as well. Check out their all day happy hour and
live music Saturday nights.
Hickory Stick BBQ
900 E Enon Av, Everman, 817-478-9997
hickory-stick.com
Family owned and operated since 1976, Hickory Stick
knows barbeque. Their motto for the past 37 years lives
up to the challenge any barbecue lover should face -
“You’ve had the rest, now come try the best”. The meat
is slow-smoked to perfection and melts in your mouth.
The restaurant also offers catering and party rooms.
Stop on by today, and their staff will make you feel right
at home. Hickory Stick is open 8am-8pm Tue-Sat.
Mama E’s
818 E Rosedale St, FW, 817-877-3322
Ultra-casual yet confident and satisfying, this familyowned
operation serves reliably tasty beef, pork ribs,
and sides available by the sandwich, the plate and
the pound. Other must haves include the turkey leg
and the ever changing daily special.
Riscky’s BBQ
Multiple locations throughout Tarrant County
risckys.com
Whether you’re looking for an amazing steak, a BBQ
sandwich or even fried catfish, Riscky’s has it. With
nine locations throughout Fort Worth, Risky’s offers a
variety of restaurant styles from Riscky’s Steakhouse
in the Stockyards to the original Riscky’s BBQ.
Catering and party rooms available. And don’t forget
about Karaoke at the Sundance Square location.
Sammie’s Bar-B-Q
3801 Belknap, FW, 817-834-1822
sammiesbarbque.com
For more than 60 years, Sammie’s Bar-B-Q has been
offering the best barbeque in the state of Texas. Visit
the restaurant for lunch, dinner, or to-go for great
prices and a fun, friendly atmosphere. Sammie’s has
been using the same original recipes and cooking
methods since 1946 to ensure you are served with
the same delicious BBQ every time you dine.
Smoke Pit BBQ
2401 E Belknap St, FW, 817- 222-0455
Equally as famous for “the view” as the BBQ, Smoke
Pit is the place to be for great food and great fun.
Daily specials, happy hour and a festive environment
make this the place to be. All Smoke Pit’s meat is
prepared in-house and is also available to cater
custom meals for golf tournaments, bachelor,
bachelorette parties, auctions, and family gatherings.
Texas Pit Bar-B-Q
324 S Saginaw Blvd, Saginaw, 817-847-0400
Let’s talk about authentic, award-winning barbeque,
because that’s what every customer gets when he
walks through the doors of Texas Pit. Best of Tarrant
County and Best of the Northwest are just two of the
many honors this restaurant has received. The beer
is always cold, and three different catering packages
suitable for any party are also offered.
Bistro & Eclectic
LightCatcher Winery and Bistro
6925 Confederate Park Rd, FW, 817-237-2626
lightcatcher.com
LightCatcher is a family owned and run
boutique Texas Winery and Bistro. Join them for
“RelaxedFineWineDining” showing the best wine
and food pairings. Caris Turpen - chef, owner and
winemaker - features Texas products to go with her
authentic Texas wines. Enjoy the fabulous alfresco
Terrace or dine amongst the wines in the Barrel Room
where their wines are aging in wooden barrels.
Lili’s Bistro
1310 W Magnolia Av, FW, 817-877-0700
lilisbistro.com
Lili’s bistro has everything from tabouli to sandwiches and
burgers. Voted best dessert, and best host, Vance Martin,
by Fort Worth Weekly’s readers, and voted best restaurant,
wine list, and sausage by Fort Worth Weekly’s critics.
Simply Fondue
111 W 4 th St, FW, 817-348-0633
Simply Fondue is committed to bringing the best
fondue dining experience found anywhere. They
use only the finest ingredients and make all sauces,
batters, and dressings from scratch daily. Enjoy a
selection from the extensive wine list or one of the
more than 100 hand-crafted martinis and specialty
drinks during your visit. Free valet is also available
Friday and Saturday evenings.
Spiral Diner & Bakery
1314 W Magnolia Av, FW, 817-332-8834
spiraldiner.com
Spiral Diner and Bakery is 100% vegan and mostly organic
restaurant in the middle of “Cowtown”. The delicious vegan
meals appeal to both herbivores and carnivores. Come
in for lunch and dinner, but also try their all-you-can-eat
pancakes and a full vegan brunch on Sundays. Open Tues-
Sat 11am-10pm and Sun 11am-5pm.
Vee lounge
500 Taylor St, FW, 817-332-4833 | veelounge.com
Vee Lounge is an ultra exclusive lounge and restaurant
that transforms into a high-energy night club on
weekends. Vee has a full-service kitchen specializing
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The Largest Collection in the state,
on tap, of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and
Balsamic Vinegars from around the World
(harvesting olives in
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Complimentary
Sampling Every Day
The Virgin Olive Oiler
4801 Overton Ridge Blvd. Suite 128 | Fort Worth, Texas 76132
817.294.0036 | www.thevirginoliveoiler.com
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