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OpenTable says World Cup fans should visit these DFW restaurants

Soccer fans from all over will pour into North Texas to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer.

The metroplex will be busy. AT&T Stadium (which will be rebranded as Dallas Stadium during the tournament) will host nine matches — five in the group stage, which begins on June 14, and four in the knockout round, including a semifinal on July 14.

In preparation for the influx of guests, restaurants are opening in the Arlington entertainment district and curating festive limited time menus.

Along with the opening of The Original Roy Hutchins Barbeque at 1600 E. Copeland Road on Interstate 30, two other restaurants also opened near AT&T– Loma TXMX in Choctaw Stadium and The Londoner Pub, a Dallas-based British pub.

Soy Cowboy in the Loews Arlington Hotel told the Star-Telegram they are curating a FIFA-exclusive menu with pork schnitzel, fish and chips, burgers and Australian wagyu to appeal to any fan’s palettes.

But fans will be staying all over DFW and not just eating near the stadium in Arlington. Because of this, OpenTable curated a list of “where soccer fans should visit in Dallas this summer.”

Salmon and yellowtail sashimi, Spicy Tuna Roll (left), Shrimp Tempura roll (right), at Soy Cowboy at Loews Hotel in Arlington.
Salmon and yellowtail sashimi, Spicy Tuna Roll (left), Shrimp Tempura roll (right), at Soy Cowboy at Loews Hotel in Arlington. Ella Gonzales egonzales@star-telegram.com

Where soccer fans should eat during FIFA World Cup, according to OpenTable

Though Fort Worth is 15 miles (about a 20-minute drive with no traffic) from AT&T Stadium, OpenTable did not list a single Fort Worth restaurant. The list focused on Arlington and Dallas-area restaurants. However, all restaurants listed are equipped with TVs for fans to watch each match.

For fans staying in Arlington or Dallas, here’s where Open Table suggested.

Astra Kitchen + Lounge

  • Hall Arts Hotel: 1717 Leonard St., Dallas
  • Global influence woven into American cuisine
  • $30 to $50 per person

Fogo de Chão

  • 2619 McKinney Ave., Suite 150, Dallas (Multiple locations; OpenTable recommended the Uptown location)
  • Brazilian steakhouse
  • $30 or under per person

Maggiano’s

  • Northpark Center: 205 NorthPark Center, Dallas (Multiple locations; OpenTable recommended the Northpark location)
  • Italian
  • $30 and under

Mexican Sugar

  • 2355 Olive St., #155, Dallas (Multiple locations; OpenTable recommended the Uptown/Oak Lawn location)
  • Contemporary Mexican
  • $30 and under

Moxie’s

  • Crescent Hotel: 100 Crescent Court, Dallas (Multiple locations; OpenTable recommended the Dallas location)
  • American food in a bar setting
  • $30 and under

Soy Cowboy

  • 888 Nolan Ryan Expressway, Ste. A, Arlington
  • Pan-Asian cuisine
  • $30 to $50 per person

Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille

  • 2400 W. State Highway 114, Grapevine (Multiple locations; OpenTable recommended the Grapevine location)
  • American steakhouse
  • $30 to $50 per person

The Social House

  • 1705 N. Collins St., #101, Arlington (Multiple locations; OpenTable recommended Arlington location)
  • American food
  • $30 and under

Sixty Vines

  • Crescent Hotel: 500 Crescent Court, Suite 160, Dallas (Multiple locations; OpenTable recommended Dallas location)
  • Wine and wood-fired American cooking
  • $30 and under

The Rustic

  • 3656 Howell St., Dallas
  • American southern comfort food
  • $30 and under

Sidecar Social

  • 5100 Belt Line Road, Addison (Multiple locations; Open Table recommended the Addison location)
  • American cuisine
  • $30 and under

Culinary Dropout

  • 150 Turtle Creek Blvd., # 101, Dallas
  • American food in upscale sports bar
  • $30 and under

Elm and Good

  • The Kimpton Pittman Hotel: 2551 Elm St., Dallas
  • Contemporary American cuisine
  • $30 to $50 per person

It is also worth noting that OpenTable only suggested restaurants that have services with OpenTable.

Outdoor lawn patio at Little Woodrow’s is full of colorful chairs and lawn games along with a 400-inch television screen.
Outdoor lawn patio at Little Woodrow’s is full of colorful chairs and lawn games along with a 400-inch television screen. Ella Gonzales egonzales@star-telegram.com

Fort Worth picks

For those who will be in Fort Worth during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, here are sports bar recommendations.

The Social House

  • West 7th Entertainment District: 840 Currie St., Fort Worth
  • New American food and drinks
  • $20 to $30 per person

Little Woodrow’s

  • West 7th: 2833 Morton St., Fort Worth (largest TV in Fort Worth)
  • Sports bar with American food
  • $10 to $20 per person

Birdie’s Social Club

  • 2735 W. 5th St., Fort Worth
  • American and Tex-Mex bites
  • $20 to $30 per person

Rex’s Bar & Grill

  • 1501 S. University Dr., Fort Worth
  • American bar food with burgers
  • $20 to $30 per person

Rusty Nickel Icehouse

  • 2836 Stanley Ave., Fort Worth
  • Sports bar with food trucks
  • $10 to $20 per person
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Ella Gonzales
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Ella Gonzales is a service journalism reporter for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. She is part of a team of local journalists who answer reader questions and write about life in North Texas. Ella mainly writes about local restaurants and where to find good deals around town.
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