Fort Worth is rapidly growing, and the restaurant scene reflects that.
At least a dozen new dining options are expected to open by the end of this year. And that’s not to mention the dozens that have already opened since January.
For those who are anticipating new upscale Mexican options or are excited about the Fort Worth Public Market finally having tenants again, here are the newest restaurants coming to Fort Worth this year.
El Gallo promises homestyle cooking with contemporary style.
Newly opened restaurants in Fort Worth
Almacén El Gallo opens Monday for dinner service from 4 to 9 p.m., at 500 W. Seventh St. in the First on 7th tower downtown. The bodega-style Mexican restaurant features a menu by Michelin-starred chef Rodrigo Rivera Río built around grilled meats, barbacoa, moles, adobos and stews from Mexico’s fondas and cantinas.
Dirdie Birdie, a miniature golf course and restaurant, is officially open in the former Bottled Blonde building in the West 7th area, featuring 12 Fort Worth-themed holes and an elevated brunch menu.
Emma and Travis Heim, who retired from barbecue last year, opened One Trick Pony Pizza Tavern at 313 S. Main Street, serving Chicago-tavern style pizzas, homemade pastas and craft cocktails.
New steakhouse Seared is officially open at 4006 White Settlement Road, offering a prix fixe menu of steak, seared romaine salad and bottomless fries.
Drinks ‘N Such is newly opened as an indoor-outdoor sports bar with food trucks at 2736 Stanley Ave. Le Cluck is the anchor with other rotating mobile tenants.
Salmon sushi made by Chef Hiro was pressed into a mold and then topped with onion, capers and dill.
New restaurants coming to Fort Worth
Hiro’s Kitchen, a sushi and sake restaurant at 309 W. Daggett Ave. in South Main Village, will feature a 15-seat omakase counter with omakase dinners and al-a-carte options. The husband and wife owners hope to open for dinner service in August.
Next door to The “Patch Cafe” storefront from TV’s “Landman,” Rosebuds Picnic Supply will serve ice cream, sandwhiches and salads. Expected to open this month at 9812 Camp Bowie West Blvd. in the Historic Westland Shopping Center.
White Castle is opening its first Texas location in summer 2026.
Relocations and other restaurant news
Piattello Italian Kitchen is relocating from Waterside Shopping Center to The Shops at Clearfork, with a target opening in November and expanded lunch and dinner hours from Fort Worth chef Marcus Paslay.
Ave Modern Mediterranean will open sometime this year in the old Goat & Vine building at 2600 W. 7th St. #153.
White Castle, the slider chain famous for 2½-inch square hamburgers, will open at 6013 Retail Way in the Shops at Chisholm Trail Ranch in mid-2027, making it the southernmost White Castle in the nation.
The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.
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