{"id":362700,"date":"2026-07-06T14:53:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T14:53:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/362700\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T14:53:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T14:53:14","slug":"an-exclusive-first-taste-of-the-dirdie-birdie-an-austin-based-indoor-miniature-golf-experience-and-restaurant-opening-in-fort-worth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/362700\/","title":{"rendered":"An Exclusive First Taste of The Dirdie Birdie \u2014 An Austin-Based Indoor Miniature Golf Experience and Restaurant Opening in Fort Worth"},"content":{"rendered":"

Days before opening (the official date is July 8), dozens of workers were putting the finishing touches on The Dirdie Birdie, the forthcoming indoor miniature golf venue at 2821 Morton Street in Fort Worth\u2019s bustling West 7th District. Co-owners Vik and Lina Khasat were on hand to show us the Cowtown-themed golf course, which blends challenging putts with whimsical touches that elevate the gameplay.<\/p>\n

One early hole turns the ball return into a musical finale, bouncing it off a series of snare drums before ending with a cymbal crash. Such design flourishes build on lessons from the original location in Austin, Lina tells PaperCity Fort Worth.<\/p>\n

\"TheThe Dirdie Birdie brings Fort Worth-themed mini golf, a chef-driven restaurant, and a lively bar together under one roof. (Photography by Consumable Content)<\/p>\n

\u201cThe new space<\/a> is even a bit more refined than our Austin location,\u201d she says. \u201cEveryone in Fort Worth has been so welcoming to The Dirdie Birdie. We didn\u2019t want to put our second location somewhere where it wouldn\u2019t be appreciated. This is made for your city, and we put so much detail into every part of it.\u201d<\/p>\n

The downtown courthouse, horned frogs, the Stockyards, and other iconic images and themes from Fort Worth are woven into the course. After our tour, we sat down to try several menu options that aim to make The Dirdie Birdie as much a destination for food as for recreation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A First Taste of The Dirdie Birdie<\/p>\n

Chef Mike Warnock told us that the restaurant\u2019s menu was crafted to reflect the social, interactive, and refined concept behind The Dirdie Birdie.<\/p>\n

\u201cEverything is made from quality ingredients,\u201d he says. \u201cThe beef comes from Rosewood Ranches<\/a>, the fish is brought in fresh, and the drink recipes were crafted by the owners of Nickel City<\/a>. There is some crossover with the Austin location, but we wanted to create some healthy, lighter dishes that would be approachable and not overly heavy.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Birdie Bites, one of the menu\u2019s signature items, feature buttermilk-brined, flash-fried chicken thighs finished with truffle buffalo sauce and paired with house-made garlic ranch. The tender bird was packed with flavor but not overly spicy or heavily drenched with hot sauce. We washed it down with the Paloma on the Green, a fizzy, grapefruit-forward cocktail that blended tequila, grapefruit soda, and a hint of salt for a refreshing experience.<\/p>\n

\"TheThe white bean hummus is served with roasted garlic, cilantro chimichurri, fresh vegetables, and grilled flatbread. (Courtesy)<\/p>\n

The hummus, made with white beans, roasted garlic, olive oil, and cilantro chimichurri, had lovely hints of sesame, a creamy texture throughout, and a generous spread of crunchy veggies. The yellowfin tuna tostadas paired fresh tuna with avocado, red onion, and a roasted chile salsa negra atop a crisp corn tostada \u2014 an ode to Fort Worth\u2019s Tex-Mex traditions.<\/p>\n

Closing out the meal were the smash burger, featuring a juicy Texas Wagyu patty with American cheese and tangy house sauce, a rich carrot cake layered with cream cheese frosting and caramel, and donut holes served with chocolate sauce, frosting, and sprinkles.<\/p>\n

The fork-tender pan-seared salmon, served over seasonal vegetables, was a light and flavorful option. The Dirdie Birdie plans to introduce weekend brunch in August, featuring matcha pancakes and other delights. We found the hummus, tostadas, and Birdie Bites to be standouts.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want people to come back and be excited to try new dishes,\u201d he says. \u201cWe plan to have some seasonal options. If people have requests, we can adapt the menu accordingly.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"DirdieFort Worthians can expect the same chef-driven fare that has made the Austin location popular as both a destination for dinner or sociable outings. (Photo by Clayton Korte)
\nA Family-Friendly Experience Celebrating Fort Worth Culture<\/p>\n

The Dirdie Birdie, Lina says, is \u201ctruly a place for everyone<\/a>.\u201d As we tried successive dishes from the kitchen, she excitedly recounted some recent news. A couple that had their first date at The Dirdie Birdie in Austin were recently married. The original location has become a popular destination for corporate events, wedding rehearsal dinners, retirement parties, and gatherings for folks of all ages, including children.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can come here and just play mini golf, have a really great meal, or watch a game over some really great drinks at the bar,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

Vik says the mini golf course offers a lot of \u201cEaster egg\u201d surprises that will keep people coming back.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe caddies on the course will give some direction, but they don\u2019t give everything away. They\u2019re there to help, bring drinks, and be complementary to the experience. A big part of The Dirty Birdie brand is being community-focused. We want Fort Worth to feel like this is their own.\u201d<\/p>\n

To celebrate the grand opening, The Dirdie Birdie will give the first 100 guests through the door a choice of a free appetizer, a free drink, or a free round of golf.<\/p>\n

Welcome to Fort Worth, Dirdie Birdie.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Days before opening (the official date is July 8), dozens of workers were putting the finishing touches on…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":362701,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[116,118,117],"class_list":["post-362700","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-fort-worth","tag-fort-worth","tag-fort-worth-headlines","tag-fort-worth-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/362700","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=362700"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/362700\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/362701"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=362700"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=362700"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=362700"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}