This restaurant right next to TCU is closing after ‘four wonderful years’
A fan favorite restaurant close to TCU is closing its doors.
The Jon’s Grille on Berry Street is ceasing operation, owner Jon Bonnell announced Saturday in a statement on Facebook.
“Dear Fort Worth Friends, Family, and TCU community, After four wonderful years, we’ve made the difficult decision to close Jon’s Grille,” Bonnell wrote. “All employees have been given the opportunity to work at other Bonnell’s Restaurant Group locations.” .
Bonnell explained why the restaurant is closing.
“Like many independent restaurants, we’ve faced significant economic challenges over the past several years, and combined with my recent healthy journey, it’s simply become the right time to close this chapter,” Bonnell said.
Bonnell received an outpouring of support on social media, with over 150 comments wishing him well and expressing gratitude.
Jon’s Grille features a variety of food on its menu, including brisket burnt ends and corn dog nibblers. It garnered a strong reputation for its nine types of burgers and also serves barbecue, including brisket, turkey breast, and jalapeño sausage. It also serves specialty milkshakes and cocktails.
Jon’s Grille boasted plenty of televisions for fans to catch a game. In May, he told the Star-Telegram that obtaining access to every broadcast is “highway robbery” for restaurant owners during the modern streaming era.
That’s one of many challenges Bonnell has dealt with recently.
Bonnell, a former Ironman Championship triathlete and cancer survivor, announced that he is cancer free in March. His recovery was a significant challenge, as he underwent a four-month round of surgeries and radiation.
In April, he urged adults, children and teens to get vaccinated against the now-universally prevalent HPV to prevent cervical cancer and reduce head and neck cancers.
Bonnell, born and raised in Fort Worth, has founded five restaurants, including Buffalo Bros, Waters’ Restaurant and Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine. He said Jon’s Grille gift certificates, coupons and items purchased at charitable events will be honored at any of his locations.
This story was originally published July 12, 2026 at 11:26 AM.
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