Restaurants

Peek inside 6 eateries leading fresh concepts in Fort Worth

Stories by Fort Worth Star-Telegram journalists, with AI summarization

A wave of inventive dining concepts is redefining the culinary landscape, blending tradition and creativity. From slider-forward spots like Son of a Butcher, which pairs wagyu burgers with unconventional flavors like PB&J, to Soy Cowboy, offering pan-Asian cuisine alongside cutting-edge cocktails, these eateries focus on elevating familiar dishes through localized and diverse approaches.

Meanwhile, brunch reaches new heights at venues like Hash Kitchen, blending over-the-top dishes with immersive environments such as disco-inspired dining rooms. Together, this variety showcases the growing emphasis on creative menus and engaging dining experiences.

A Gustos burger with caramelized onions, pickles and sauce, with Gustos tots topped with caramelized onions and sauce at Gustos Burger Bar in Fort Worth.

NO. 1: HERE’S A NEW SOUTH SIDE SMASH BURGER RESTAURANT IN FORT WORTH WITH SLIDERS AND TOTS

It’s a great burger in the south Fort Worth hospital district. Also in the ‘Hey, Bud’ Q-and-A: good steak deals, and when does Terra open? | Published January 5, 2024 | Read Full Story by Bud Kennedy

Strawberry waffles at Lupe Tortilla. By Karen Henry

NO. 2: MAKE A DAY OF IT AT H-E-B: 5 RESTAURANTS NEAR THE LEGENDARY NEW FORT WORTH GROCERY

From Key lime pie to strawberry waffles and spicy basil eggplant, here’s where to indulge around the new supermarket in north Fort Worth. | Published April 22, 2024 | Read Full Story by Bud Kennedy

The “banana split” French toast at Hash Kitchen, shown on the patio May 11, 2024. By Bud Kennedy

NO. 3: HOW LOUD IS TOO LOUD AT BRUNCH? FORT WORTH’S HASH KITCHEN DISHES PANCAKES TO DANCE BEAT

If you like peace and quiet in the morning, the new restaurant in north Fort Worth has a quiet patio. But if you need liquor, it has serve-yourself bloody marys. | Published May 13, 2024 | Read Full Story by Bud Kennedy

The $285 Australian Wagyu Tomahawk at Soy Cowboy at Loews Hotel in Arlington. By Brian Kennedy

NO. 4: TAKE AN INSIDE LOOK AT THE NEW PAN-ASIAN RESTAURANT IN LOEWS HOTEL IN ARLINGTON

Soy Cowboy fuses Asian cultures to curate a menu of everyone’s favorite dishes. | Published June 29, 2024 | Read Full Story by Ella Gonzales

General Manager, Jens Pederson and VP of Operations, Tim Timbs out front of Son of a Butcher which is now open in the Alliance Town Center in Fort Worth.

NO. 5: LOOK INSIDE NEW FORT WORTH BURGER JOINT THAT SERVES WAGYU, PB&J AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Son of a Butcher just opened in Alliance Town Center in Fort Worth. | Published September 27, 2024 | Read Full Story by Ella Gonzales

A combination plate with brisket, chicken and ribs at 225° BBQ, plus Mexican street corn and mac-and-cheese. By Bud Kennedy

NO. 6: A HIDDEN ARLINGTON HOLE-IN-THE WALL HAS NO SIGN, NO HYPE — JUST GOOD BBQ & TACOS

The hidden BBQ stand near downtown Arlington has built a reputation for big flavor and little hype. | Published September 30, 2024 | Read Full Story by Bud Kennedy

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.