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Bonnell's Fine Texas Cuisine
Bonnell's Fine Texas Cuisine
  • Address:
    4259 Bryant Irvin Rd.
    Fort Worth, TX 76109
    Neighborhood:
    Fort Worth Cultural District & TCU
  • Cuisine:
    Southwest
    Price: $31 to $50

Bonnell's Fine Texas Cuisine Details

  • Dining Style: Fine Dining
  • Website: http://www.bonnellstexas.com
  • Email: info@bonnellstexas.com
  • Phone: (817) 738-5489
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: Tuesday - Friday: `11:00am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Southwest, Wild Game
  • Executive Chef: Jon Bonnell
  • Dress Code: Business Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Catering: Bonnell's offers full-service custom catering for events from two to seven hundred people. Bonnell's will create a specific menu just for your event, and will also arrange for all service and rentals.
  • Private Party Facilities: Consider hosting your next business lunch or elegant dinner in Bonnell's private dining room. Offering fine Texas cuisine in a relaxed upscale setting, our classically trained chefs and professional staff are equipped to accommodate all of your private dining needs. Bonnell's private dining room is completely self-contained and is the ideal venue for corporate entertaining, rehearsal dinners, cocktail receptions, holiday parties, or family celebrations. Bonnell's private dining room seats up to 48 guests comfortably, and with independent sound and lighting, the room can be fully private, if desired, with drawn curtains. Created to extend the exquisite offerings of our award-winning restaurant, Bonnell's private dining room offers an elegant and welcoming Texan ambiance.
  • Private Party Contact: Jenevieve Croall (817) 231-8827

Getting there

  • Cross Street: 183/Southwest Blvd
  • Parking: Private Lot
A word from Bonnell's Fine Texas Cuisine
Bonnell's Restaurant has earned the awards of "Top Restaurant," "Best Southwest Restaurant," and "Best Chef" by Fort Worth, Texas Magazine; "Best Chef" and "Best Restaurant" by FW Weekly, and "Award of Excellence" by Wine Spectator. Certified Texas organic beef, wild game, and fresh gulf… seafood are the star performers of Bonnell's. Each dish exhibits creativity and innovative tastes with a blend of Southwestern, Creole, and Mexican influences. Fine Texas Cuisine, as defined by Chef Jon Bonnell, is a blend of regional flavors and cultures, combined with local ingredients that make Texans proud. All of the venison, quail, wild boar, beef, ostrich, chicken, fish, oysters, shrimp, cheeses, and fresh herbs served at Bonnell's come from the great state of Texas.Continued
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Diner Reviews
  • "I have been to this restaurant many, many times and absolutely adore this place. The food is outstanding along with the service. My favorite appetizer: Mini Elk Tacos!!!!!! You must try, you will want more!!! Wish we had one in Houston!!!"
    Dined on 3/4/2014
  • "They have local organic produce and locally made goat cheese. The meat selection was amazing and everyone in my party was please at how it was prepared. I have a gluten allergy and many of the options were perfectly safe for me to eat."
    Dined on 3/4/2014
  • "Great food at dinner on 3-1-14. Poor service this time which is unusual here. Had 5 in our party & didn't expect them to add a required gratuity--too dark to read the cheque. I added 25pct after they had added 15pct which meant a 40pct gratuity. Very irritated. This was low brow."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "The food is very good but it is the service that makes the experience outstanding. The menu is focused on "Texas" cuisine, but it is very good and the wine list is outstanding. Bonnell's is worth a visit."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "A wide variety of game with delicious accompaniments. The service was outstanding and the kitchen is flexible enough to meet any diet restrictions. They took very good care of me and the taste was great."
    Dined on 2/19/2014
  • "Always good food, service is impeccable and the environment is perfect for a business lunch."
    Dined on 2/25/2014
  • "Very knowledgeable and efficient staff from host to our waitress. The food was superb and just as described. We will definitely be a returning customer."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "This place was recommended to me by a local co-worker when I was in town to meet a client for dinner - the client was from Houston, I am from Chicago so we didn't know the area very well. I wasn't sure what to expect. The food was FANTASTIC, I had the special, "boar tenderloin" I argued with the server that she brought me the wrong dish by mistake, It was better than steak! The side of asparagus was the best I've ever had. The staff and the owner/chef were very friendly and provided excellent service. The wine list is outstanding, the host recommended a fantastic bottle to accompany our dinner. Can't wait to go back!"
    Dined on 2/11/2014
  • "Jon Bonnell always presents a wonderful and varied menu with something for every taste."
    Dined on 2/18/2014
  • "We went when there was a fixed menu but all the food tasted delicious and service was great. The meat was cooked perfectly and the potatoes were amazing."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Bonnell's is exactly that, "Fine Texas Cuisine." The service is top-notch, while the atmosphere is a bit more casual. The menu offers so many wonderful options, many not found at anywhere else in Fort Worth! The Buffalo Tenderloin is always a favorite. Always cooked to perfection. Chef Bonnell is just as remarkable as his restaurant. I will always frequent Bonnell's."
    Dined on 8/15/2013
  • "Valentine-weekend dinner was one of the best meals my husband and I have experienced. We can't wait to return!"
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "What a great place! The Elk & Buffalo are the best available and we enjoy this restaurant."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "The food was fantastic Service was great Atmosphere was quite Table presentation was very nice We will be coming back."
    Dined on 2/13/2014
  • "We have been wanting to dine at Bonnell's for over a year. My main objective when I found this restaurant was excellent nutrition. We had read on the eatwild website that Burgundy Beef (100% grassfed) is one of their suppliers. I like that they list the farms and other sources of their foods, even seafood. Most of these are very local, another plus. The game/hunting atmosphere was nice too. The food and staff were fantastic!"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "My wife and I went to Bennell's for the first time for our Valentines celebration, and it could not have been any better. The staff was incredibly attentive and personable and the food was quite frankly, the best we had ever eaten. Since it was Valentines, the menu was limited, but I couldn't have ordered any better myself. It was a great touch having reataurant managent stop by the table to chat and give my wife a rose, and Jon Bonnell himself also stopped by to ensure everything was satisfactory. We will defintely be back!"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "As always, delicious food, great service, couldn't ask for a better experience. It's why this is my favorite restaurant."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Top notch across the board. Great find. Food, wine, service, setting all excellent. Will return."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Professional, friendly server staff. Buffalo tenderloin was scrumptious. This is one of Fort Worth's treasures."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "I HATE set menus. I reserved Bonnell's because nothing said there was one. Upon arrival, I was disappointed to find one, but the items still looked good and tasted even better. The 1st course was a bit small assortment of things. Everything was fresh and VERY good ranging from seafood, to mexican food, to gamier cuisine. I especailly liked the Oysters Texasfeller, and I usually dislike oysters. 2nd course was a massive amount of scallops, tenderloin, with sides. Both were fantastic, the scallops were especially wonderful, as where both of the sauces on both entrees. The final course was a flourlesscake with gaunache and a chocolate cake. Each was fantastic. The food was fantastic, I highly recommend"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "It's nice to go to a place without a lot of noise, have friendly service and a good lunch. We didn't take any great risks on food choices. Next time we will. Just a relaxed feeling with good food. Loved the wine. Desserts yummy."
    Dined on 2/12/2014
  • "Good food, good service but adventurous eaters only"
    Dined on 2/5/2014
  • "It was a very nice meal as part of a very nice evening. Service was terrific, choices and options were excellent for entrees and dessert was delicious."
    Dined on 1/30/2014
  • "From being greeted by the chef to the presentation of the quisine,no detail was too small. Truly a dining experience that should not be missed."
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "Have been coming here for years, but I think the food was not quite up the historical standards of this restaurant. Service was very good. Will come back, but hope this was just an off night in the kitchen and not a trend"
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "Loved the mixed grill and they make the best creme brûlée! I have to eat gluten free and it is so nice that they offer an actual gluten free menu. Can't wait for our next visit."
    Dined on 1/30/2014
  • "Superior service and food. Antelope chops were a suprise. Drinks first rate also."
    Dined on 1/30/2014
  • "The selection of wines and entrees was outstanding. The fried oysters on spinach is definitely a signature dish. I really appreciate the list of vendors that Chef Bonnell shares with his diners. Only negative is the hard to get into location and the pothole filled parking lot. That would run some people off. But when you see the cars in the lot, you know it will be a special dinner. Thanks, especially to Sheila, our waiter. She made the evening very enjoyable!"
    Dined on 1/30/2014
  • "Took a group of clients from the UK for dinner earlier this week. On the whole, Bonnell's is very good for a business discussion over dinner. My only criticism in regards to this visit is based on what I ordered. I usually get the mixed grill or the elk tenderloin which are both usually great. On this occasion I ordered the cocoa-rubbed filet, medium. At the point the filet was served, it was barely body temperature - I know the filet has to rest after grilling, but it took too long of a nap in the kitchen to suit my taste. I'll still come back, and still bring clients, but this week's experience was less than perfect.Was certainly not going to make a fuss in front of our clients, but since you asked."
    Dined on 1/28/2014
  • "We love going to this restaurant and get there as often as we can. We prefer to sit in the bar area and therefore it can be a little louder . If you prefer a quieter atmosphere you should request the restaurant side. The food is always good."
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "went to restaurant based on recommendation of a friend for a dinner with my wife. Appetizer of venison carpaccio was awesome. veal cooked just right to order. wine selection was great and dessert was served with a classy touch--Happy Birthday spelled with the glaze. Nicely done!"
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "We had lunch and the food was fantastic! The atmosphere was perfect and the waitstaff was spot-on."
    Dined on 1/22/2014
  • "Elk in tacos and tenderloin was perfect. Veal a little on bland side but spicy side of grits counteracted the boring. A busy Friday with lots of happy tables."
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "We dined on a Saturday night. It was busy, but not so crowded that it was uncomfortably loud. Highlights from our dinner: the Oysters Texasfeller were superb, shrimp and grits were great, the quail was by far the best quail we have ever had. Would pass on the elk tacos (tasted very much like Taco Bell tacos, I'm afraid). Overall, a great dinner and a great wine list."
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "I spent some time investigating, to find a new place for dinner. Definitely upscale in appearance and quality of food. If you want to get away from the humdrum. This is the spot. Innovative food choices is a +."
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "Food was outstanding and the setting was perfect for a business dinner and meeting"
    Dined on 1/15/2014
  • "For the past several years, my wife and I have been celebrating our wedding anniversary at Bonnell's. Saturday was our 22nd. We had reservations on a Saturday night, but were about a half an hour early, so we expected to wait for a little while. To our surprise, we were immediately seated. I had the bone-in ribeye and my wife had the coco filet. Everything was outstanding. The food was terrific and the service was friendly and unsurpassed. The thing we like most about Bonnell's is that while the food is at the gourmet level, the place itself is far from pretentious. We would like to be able to come more often, but unfortunately the budget does not allow."
    Dined on 1/11/2014
  • "We are never disappointed. John Bonnell and staff deliver wonderful food, service, and atmosphere!"
    Dined on 1/11/2014
  • "We love this place! Great Food and Friendly Staff! We think Bonnell's is the best place to celebrate any occasion!!"
    Dined on 1/10/2014
  • "Even though I've lived in the area most of my life, it was my first time to Bonnell's. Why did I wait so long? We told the head waiter it was our first visit and he made sure to pay special attention to us. He let us know his recommendations, ideas for wine and must trys. Crab cakes were lightly breaded and meaty. French onion was flavorful without being too salty, wonderful. My wife had the filet, very nice and I tried the recommended mixed grill. Definitely the way to go. Antelope, elk, andouille sausage & cactus!? I cleaned my plate. No room for dessert. Jon was working the room as we left and took the time to say hi as we thanked him for a great evening!"
    Dined on 1/3/2014
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