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17 Casual Lunch & Dinner Spots In Dallas-Fort Worth
Where to grab a quick and easy bite throughout the Metroplex.
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Sammie’s Bar-B-Q
The mains at Sammie's are solid and go best with the vinegar-based coleslaw, baskets of fried okra, and ice-cold bottles Miller Lites.
Goldee’s Barbecue
Goldee’s tender brisket is more than reason enough to brave the line at this Fort Worth barbecue spot.
17 Casual Lunch & Dinner Spots In Dallas-Fort Worth
Where to grab a quick and easy bite throughout the Metroplex.
Spiral Diner & Bakery
Spiral Diner is a quirky spot in Fort Worth that works for a casual lunch or dinner, no matter where you fall on the vegan-to-carnivore spectrum.
The Biscuit Bar
With gingham papered walls and high-top tables, The Biscuit Bar is like a southern cafeteria that serves savory sandwiches.
Salsa Limón
Salsa Limón is a newer, family-run chain serving up Mexico City-style street food, with locations in Fort Worth, Dallas, and Austin.
Dreamboat Donuts
This charming vegan donut shop with vintage vibes is an offshoot of nearby Spiral Diner & Bakery.
Ol’ South Pancake House
Ol’ South Pancake House is a Fort Worth staple that’s open 24 hours and serves things like stacks of pancakes, chicken fried steaks, and fries smothered with chili and cheese.
Chef Point Cafe
Chef Point serves elevated comfort food with locations in north Fort Worth and Colleyville.
Taco Heads
Taco Heads in the Cultural District boasts that their margarita is the best in Texas, and they also have excellent tacos.
Coffee Folk
The Coffee Folk truck serves excellent coffee drinks in Meadowbrook on the eastside of Fort Worth.
Brewed
Brewed is one of our favorite outdoor spots along Magnolia, featuring a cozy brick-top patio, craft beer, coffee, and Texas-inspired food.
Shinjuku Station
Named for the famed Tokyo train station, Shinjuku is a Japanese izakaya that serves drinks and small plates.
Melt Ice Creams
If you’ve decided to grab dinner or hit up a Happy Hour along Magnolia, it’s because you want to go to Melt for their small-batch specialty ice cream.
Nonna Tata
Nonna Tata is a small trattoria that’s BYOB, and arguably the best Italian spot in Fort Worth
The Bearded Lady
The Bearded Lady, the Near Southside pub and restaurant, is a solid spot for elevated bar food.
Press Cafe
Located at the trailhead on the Clearfork, Press Cafe is the perfect spot to lounge and grab a bite after a hike or a bike ride on the trail.
Joe T. Garcia’s
The Tex-Mex restaurant Joe T Garcia's in the Stockyards is a quintessential patio experience.
Reata Restaurant
Reata sets itself apart in a city with steak and chop houses on nearly every corner, especially with its rooftop bar and patio .
Woodshed Smokehouse
All the food at the restaurant Woodshed is cooked with fire and smoke, all on their expansive and cozy outdoor patio near University West.
HG Sply Co.
Dallas import HG Sply Co in West Bend has top-notch food and cocktails made with all-natural, responsibly-sourced ingredients.
Heim Barbecue
Heim Barbecue's newest location, right next to the Trinity River, has excellent smoked meats and plenty of space to spare.
Salsa Limon
Our favorite spot for tacos in Fort Worth is Salsa Limón because of their straightforward Mexico City-style tacos.