Waters Restaurant

Name: Waters Restaurant
Address: 301 Main Street, Fort Worth, TX, United States, 76102
Telephone: (817) 984-1110
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2488 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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At Waters Restaurant – Sundance Square, we source the freshest wild, seasonal, and sustainable seafood available. Our style brings together flavors of the southwest, with hints of Louisiana, but our featured ingredients themselves typically speak the loudest. Our Signature Gumbo hastens back to some Creole roots when Jon Bonnell cooked in the French Quarter of New Orleans, while our beef gets the royal treatment Chef Felli has made famous for much of his career. Diver scallops from Maine get a slight TexMex makeover after being perfectly golden-crust-seared, while jumbo lump crabcakes celebrate beautifully fresh crab as their essence, never loaded with fillers just to save a buck. We will never utilize third-world fish farms, cheap seafood substitutes, artificial flavorings, or exploit threatened species at Waters. We strive for only the best experience for our guests, while at the same time being good stewards of our environment and our future.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 5, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(817) 984-1110

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Creole / Cajun / Southern
Hours of operation
Bar Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(817) 984-1110
Website
http://www.waterstexas.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Anthony Felli
Private party facilities
Our private room features a gorgeous dining space with state of the art A/V hookups for business presentations.
Private party contact
Jamie Baggett: (817) 984-1110

Location
301 Main Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Neighborhood
Fort Worth Downtown
Cross street
2nd, Main and Commerce
Parking details
Sundance Square offers valet parking for $21. Public street parking and garage parking are available throughout downtown.
Public transit
The Dash, Molly the Trolly
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Wine and Brine
$25.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Chef inspired bites paired with two glasses of featured wine. Event is on the patio only. Reservations are not required, but highly recommended. This Friday only event sells out and walk-in space is very limited.
Wine and Brine
$25.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Chef inspired bites paired with two glasses of featured wine. Event is on the patio only. Reservations are not required, but highly recommended. This Friday only event sells out and walk-in space is very limited.

Popular dishes

The "Dirty Dozen"*$34.00
Flight of Premium Oysters
Lobster Tails
Ask Your Server for Today's Sizes
- per oz$6.00
Shellfish Tower$84.00
Serves 2-3. Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp, Lump Crab and Mango Pico Cocktail, Oysters on the Half Shell, Bay Scallops Marinated in a Salsa Verde with a Tomatillo Relish, Shrimp Chips

Appetizers

Wild-Caught Gulf Shrimp$21.00
Red Chili Horseradish Cocktail, Triple Mustard Sauce
Fried Calamari Strips$16.00
Red Chili Horseradish Cocktail, Triple Mustard Sauce
Gulf Lump Crab Cake$21.00
Arugula, Lemon Chive Aioli
Crispy-Fried Oysters "Texasfeller"$20.00
Spinach, Tasso, Hollandaise
Bonnell's Signature Seafood Gumbo$15.00
Shrimp, Crawfish, Andouille, Jasmine Rice

Salads

Lump Crab And Avocado$19.00
Mango Pico, Arugula, Citrus Vinaigrette
Heirloom Tomato & Fried Goat Cheese$14.00
Arugula, Garlic Ranch, Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette
Caesar$10.00
Parmesan Reggianito, Lemon-Poached Oyster Dressing
House$10.00
Mixed Baby Lettuces, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Carrots, Green Onion, Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette

Entrees

Lump Crab Cakes$44.00
Arugula, Lemon Chive Aioli
Cajun Sea Scallops$52.00
Roasted Corn and Black Bean Salsa, Smoked Serrano Purée, Avocado Créma
Arctic Char$42.00
Lemon Crab Cream, Grilled Asparagus
Halibut$54.00
Sweet Potato Gnocchi, Toasted Macadamia Pesto, Lemon Basil Cream
8 Oz Filet Mignon$54.00
Black Truffle Butter, Grilled Asparagus
Fish-N-Chips$36.00
Choice of Redfish or Halibut, Topochico Tempura, Kennebec Fries, Serrano Tartar, House Made Ketchup

Shareable Sides

Grilled Asparagus$14.00
Haricots Verts$12.00
with Caramelized Garlic
Kennebec Fries$10.00
with Creole or Garlic Parmesan
Dirty Rice$14.00
Lobster Macaroni & Cheese$22.00

What 2,488 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Nousch
Salt Lake City
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food3service4ambience3
Couldn't get a table inside, but was happy to sit outside. The temperature inside the restaurant is ridiculously cold. Forgot about how cold all of us were last year in August... until we walked in! I don't get it. It's so uncomfortable when you are dressed for summer and have to dine in winter temperatures.
AG
AndrewG
Atlanta
28 reviews
vip
4.0
28 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
We had excellent service. The food was good but did not live up to the price tag. The bread was still cold (almost slightly frozen) in the middle. The fried calamari was very good. The wine list was exceptional - great selection. Overall, you’re paying for the Bonnell name for food that is good but over-priced because of the name. Glad we tried it, but won’t be back.
KC
KerryC
Dallas
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
The seafood was good and the recommendations from the staff were excellent. One of the better wine lists that I have found as well.
CB
CarolineB
Dallas
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food5service1ambience1
Food was excellent as always however service was abysmal. Slow and non attentive. We were seated on patio right next to dumpster which reeked and had to ask to move.
CH
CowboyHatJeff
Denver
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Adrian was a fantastic server. We had oysters, scallops and crab cakes. Everything was excellent. A first class experience.
M
Mike
Dallas
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and very attentive service. They're our "go to" spot for dinner before attending events at Bass Hall.
BB
BillyB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Water’s is my favorite restaurant. Always excellent service and wonderful fresh seafood.
YY
YY602
Dallas
22 reviews
vip
3.0
22 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Compared with before, very disappointed, they have reduced many choices and the quality of service has also decreased a lot, we will not be coming back in the short term
LG
LaurieG
Dallas
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another outstanding meal with outstanding service! Thank you Jake and Kelly! Love that table 30!! This is the BEST place to get freshest and most unique Seafood tower in the entire DFW area!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Beautiful setting, excellent service from all staff. My wife’s meal was excellent but my fish was a little bland but I don’t usually order white fish. I should have ordered her dish of salmon, more flavorful fish. We also were given a dessert of chocolates, delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous The service was great, oysters was excellent
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
34 reviews
3.0
34 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall3food5service5ambience2
Great food and service. We made reservations knowing we would be at a table on the patio. We have sat on the patio before and enjoyed it; however, this time the flock of birds roosting in the trees strafed us multiple times with bird s#!#! It made for a less than pleasant evening. Our waitress was very apologetic and helpful with damp towels for clean up. Unfortunately, we will pass if the only tables available are on the patio! They do have some tables that are under a patio cover and protected from above! I will ask for them next time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Oklahoma City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ordered crab cakes and scallops. They were both delicious! Great service and friendly staff.
YC
YvonneC
New York Area
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Date night every Friday night for 20 years
r
r2texas
Dallas
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Fabulous food and service. The only negative was that the place was noisy—other guests conversing loudly in a room with extremely live acoustics.
TE
TimE
Dallas
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had the seafood tower. It was an excellent example of all things seafood. The entre was fresh, delicious and served piping hot. Great evening!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Amarillo
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Birthday celebration - sat outside good food but not inexpensive.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Naples
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food. Best scallops and bronzini I've had in years. Extensive wine list that would please most oenophiles.
F
Ftwroper
Dallas
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First visit to find great food and service! Will return 100%
GO
GregoryO
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
As usual packed with diners. Took the bar. 0laced 3 orders, calamari, crab cake and Oysters Rockefeller. The Rockefeller had 2 bad and undercooked so I sent it back. Other food great, crabcajkes wonderfull.
E
Earl
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Still our favorite place for dinner on Sundance Square. Great food, drink, and service every time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat in the bar area which we loved. It was slow for a Friday night. We had the dirty dozen and they were SO good! Main meal was crab cakes and halibut. All was cooked well and amazing! Service was great and we couldn’t have asked for a better evening.
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patsy
Dallas
21 reviews
vip
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Waters is a pleasant restaurant with an attentive staff. Four of us had dinner there this week and most of the food was good, but two of us had the branzino and it was overcooked. It is served as filets with a nice presentation but perhaps this makes cooking appropriately difficult.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great night out. Server was attentive. Food was delicious- fried goat cheese salad, Crab cakes, multiple oyster options. Try the coffee martini!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat on the patio for a relaxing evening of a family dinner:) Everything was seasoned so well and had fresh lemon juice that danced with the fresh seafood flavors ! 🤣 We will be back! 🥂
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realfoodfan
Dallas
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chef Anthony Felli knocked it out of the ballpark!! Server Jacob and all of the staff were amazing. It was a special evening of great friends & new beginnings. There is no better place to celebrate all the best life has to give. Thank Jon Bonnell!
FS
FanSL
Dallas
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
Priced like a high end restaurant but food is good but not great. Also, air vent circulation is high making it feel colder than it likely is.
SG
SpencerG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chef Kobe killed it! Great experience with my girlfriend. The staff was very welcoming and informative of the menu!
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viviendofeliz
Dallas
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Manager was very personable and assisted us in a rain storm exit a closer door to the Theatre. Sweet server in the bar was extremely efficient. She was a Latina and sorry that I can't remember her name.
GK
GKimmel
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding service, food, and experience! Tip of the hat to the staff!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Jon Bonnell has done great things with Waters, the menu provides a variety of options, however we went for the seafood which always taste fresh. We were a little disappointed that they were not participating in Restaurant Week that night, as we thought they were and we like to support the event and charities.
CS
CraigS
Dallas
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Stopped by before concert at Bass Hall. Excellent meal, great wine, and evening.
KC
KristiC
Dallas
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall2food5service2ambience5
Food was really good. Service not so much. We were there 2 hours before we got our food. Waiter told us “they were backed up in the kitchen”
D
Deltadiva
Dallas
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
This is our 2nd time at Waters in a month. We were inside and the service was extremely better. We enjoyed the ambience of the patio but the service seemed really slow and the waiter was okay . Not rude or short but indifferent. The salmon came out almost raw. We had to send back. He never asked how my husband wanted it. Seemed to take a long time to get our check as well. Very disappointed as we celebrated our anniversary. He never asked was this a special occasion. Our first trip was my birthday and the waitress did ask. Much better service inside.
KO
KarleefayeO
Dallas
13 reviews
vip
1.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall1food5service1ambience5
Waiter forgot about our oysters, and food took forever.
J
Jeff
Dallas
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We arrived for our reservation on time and were immediatley seated. Started out with a selection of raw oysters. Very fresh and tasty. Had a Filet that was cooked to perfection and tasted great with the bernaise sauce and aspargus. My wife had the salmon and was just as good. Good selection of wine & port, waiter was great and attentive and atmosphere was relaxing. Highly recommend will go again.
MB
MikeB
Dallas
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We went for Restaurant Week and we were pleased with our selections. The Cajun Shrimp were grilled to perfection and the dirty rice was good. Our Texas sheet cake was very nice also. I will go back and choose entrees from the regular menu. We had a great experience!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Love Waters food and service was excellent as always, but the Valet charge was OUTRAGEOUS. $21 plus tip for our hour and ten minute dinner. There’s too many choices we’ll unfortunately go elsewhere until that’s changed.
AT
AndreaT
Dallas
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
Just had friends from out of town
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nightwalker1
Dallas
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The cocktails are awesome! Crabcakes amazing! Service is phenomenal! Definitely going to visit again!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Waters Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (817) 984-1110.

Waters Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 2488 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 5, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(817) 984-1110

301 Main Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102

Additional information

Cross street
2nd, Main and Commerce
Neighborhood
Fort Worth Downtown
Hours of operation
Bar Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Creole / Cajun / Southern
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Sundance Square offers valet parking for $21. Public street parking and garage parking are available throughout downtown.
Public transit
The Dash, Molly the Trolly
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Anthony Felli
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.waterstexas.com/
Phone number
(817) 984-1110
Private party facilities
Our private room features a gorgeous dining space with state of the art A/V hookups for business presentations.
Private party contact
Jamie Baggett: (817) 984-1110

Waters Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

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Wine and Brine

Wine and Brine

Halibut

Lump Crab Cakes

Cajun Sea Scallops

Shellfish Selection

The "Dirty Dozen"*$34.00

Lobster Tails

Shellfish Tower$84.00

Appetizers

Wild-Caught Gulf Shrimp$21.00

Fried Calamari Strips$16.00

Gulf Lump Crab Cake$21.00

Crispy-Fried Oysters "Texasfeller"$20.00

Bonnell's Signature Seafood Gumbo$15.00

Salads

Lump Crab And Avocado$19.00

Heirloom Tomato & Fried Goat Cheese$14.00

Caesar$10.00

House$10.00

Entrees

Lump Crab Cakes$44.00

Cajun Sea Scallops$52.00

Arctic Char$42.00

Halibut$54.00

8 Oz Filet Mignon$54.00

Fish-N-Chips$36.00

Shareable Sides

Grilled Asparagus$14.00

Haricots Verts$12.00

Kennebec Fries$10.00

Dirty Rice$14.00

Lobster Macaroni & Cheese$22.00

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