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Where do celebs go to eat when they’re in Cowtown?

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

Fort Worth is home to restaurants that attract Hollywood stars and sports legends. Actor Michael Kelly raved about the sushi at Hatsuyuki Handroll Bar, while Genesis Rodriguez enjoyed relaxing at Cherry Coffee between filming sessions. Barbecue spots like Hurtado BBQ have served famous faces such as Billy Bob Thornton and Jon Hamm, who also made a stop at Curly’s Frozen Custard for a sweet treat.

Over the years, King Tut Restaurant has welcomed celebrities like Harrison Ford, offering Mediterranean classics and a welcoming atmosphere. These spots blend local flair with star-worthy food and hospitality.

Actor Jon Hamm stopped by Fort Worth’s Brix Barbecue this week. By Screenshot

NO. 1: CELEB SIGHTINGS: STARS LOVE THESE FORT WORTH RESTAURANTS

From iconic actor Billy Bob Thornton to NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, you never know who you might run into in a Cowtown restaurant. | Published September 27, 2024 | Read Full Story

Zoe Saldana as Joe in “Lioness”, episode 2, season 2, streaming on Paramount+, 2024.

NO. 2: STOCKYARDS, SUSHI, MUSEUMS: WHAT ZOE SALDAñA, OTHER ‘LIONESS’ STARS LOVE ABOUT FORT WORTH

“Lioness” was filmed in Fort Worth. Paramount+ premiered the first two episodes of season 2 on Oct. 27 and will air new episodes weekly on Sundays until Dec. 8. | Published October 29, 2024 | Read Full Story by Brayden Garcia

“Landman” star Sam Elliott with Zurella Lancarte at Joe T. Garcia’s in Fort Worth.

NO. 3: ‘LANDMAN’ STAR SAM ELLIOTT STOPS BY FORT WORTH CELEBRITY SPOT JOE T. GARCIA’S

The Mexican restaurant is also a favorite of Billy Bob Thornton’s. | Published May 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by Brayden Garcia

“Shameless” actress Emmy Rossum met the staff of The Original Roy Hutchins BBQ last week.

NO. 4: ‘SHAMELESS’ STAR EMMY ROSSUM STOPS BY NORTH TEXAS BARBECUE RESTAURANT

She appeared as Fiona Gallagher in more than 100 episodes of the Showtime series. | Published May 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Brayden Garcia

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.