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: 4.8

4.8 (3137)

$31 to $50

Seafood

301 Main Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Good for business meals

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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Creole / Cajun / Southern
Hours of operation
Bar Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 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.

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, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Marinated Shrimp Cocktail$22.00
Gulf Shrimp, Signature Southwestern Marinade
Fried Calamari Strips$16.00
Red Chili Horseradish Cocktail, Triple Mustard Sauce
Gulf Lump Crab Cake$24.00
Arugula, Lemon Chive Aioli
Crispy-Fried Oysters "Texasfeller"$20.00
Spinach, Tasso, Hollandaise
Bonnell's Signature Seafood Gumbo$16.00
Shrimp, Crawfish, Andouille, Jasmine Rice, Entree size available.
"Lobster-Cargot"$38.00
Maine Lobster Tail, Aged Havarti Cheese, Lemon-Garlic Butter
Tuna Tartare$22.00
Avocado, Green Tomato-Cucumber Relish, Red Pepper Aioli, Tortilla Crisp

Salads

Heirloom Tomato & Fried Goat Cheese$14.00
Arugula, Garlic Ranch, Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette
Caesar$12.00
Parmesan Reggianito, Lemon-Poached Oyster Dressing
Southwestern Chopped Salad$14.00
Romaine Lettuce, Aged Cheddar, Crispy Tortilla, Creole Ranch, Corn and Black Bean Relish

Entrees

Lump Crab Cakes$48.00
Arugula, Lemon Chive Aioli
Nola BBQ Grilled Shrimp $36.00
Jasmine Rice, NOLA BBQ Sauce, Seared Lemon
Halibut
Sweet Potato Gnocchi, Toasted Macadamia Pesto, Lemon Basil Cream
8 Oz Filet Mignon$54.00
Black Truffle Butter, Grilled Asparagus
RedFish-N-Chip$36.00
Redfish, Topochico Tempura, Kennebec Fries, Serrano Tartar, House Made Ketchup
Salmon$38.00
Creole Spice, Lemon-Garlic Butter, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Grilled Asparagus
Ruby Red Trout$42.00
Hazelnut Crust, Frangelico Butter, Haricot Verts, Lump Crab
12 OZ Ribeye$56.00
Chimichurri Sauce, Boursin Mashed Potatoes
Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallops$54.00
Chipotle-Honey Glaze, Corn and Black Bean Relish

Shareable Sides

Grilled Asparagus$14.00
Haricots Verts$12.00
with Caramelized Garlic
Kennebec Fries$11.00
with Creole or Garlic Parmesan
Dirty Rice$16.00
Lobster Macaroni & Cheese$26.00
Boursin Mashed Potatoes$12.00
Grilled Broccolini$14.00
Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Parmesan and Creole

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Waters Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Dallas - Fort Worth
Great for fine wines
Fort Worth
Good for groups
Fort Worth
Great for fine wines
Fort Worth
Romantic
Fort Worth
Good for special occasions

Review summary

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Waters Restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food and service." Known for its fresh seafood, standout dishes include the halibut and lobster Mac and cheese. The atmosphere is perfect for special occasions, with attentive staff ensuring a memorable visit. While some find it "a bit pricey," the quality justifies the cost.

3,137 Reviews

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dick VIP
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great seafood restaurant (with apparently excellent steaks!). Valet parking was great - I am disabled so the valet guy kept my car close by Jacob was an excellent server who even mentioned the price of specials that weren't on the menu. We had blackened redfish as a special which was great - but the accompanying fried green tomatoes were a bit soggy. This is owned by Jon Bonnell - a heavyweight in the Ft Worth fine dining scene.
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Troy VIP
Washington, D.C. Area143 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful ambiance and atmosphere. NOLA barbecue shrimp was excellent, as well as the calamari and hush puppies. Also the wagyu burger and fish and chips were well prepared and tasty. Waters is an excellent restaurant!
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Tara
Phoenix / Arizona17 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Isabelle was great!! We split a gumbo and a Caesar and they were great and we shared halibut, which was delicious, the filet was nothing to talk about. My biggest issue was the clinical lighting in the dining area, it took from the ambiance. Migraine trigger for sure if you’re susceptible like I am.
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Sara
Dallas - Fort Worth7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great time at Waters! The food was excellent as always; we love it when you have swordfish as a special!
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Douglas
Dallas - Fort Worth1 review
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated our 10th anniversary and experienced a delicious meal with excellent service in a timely manner and with a personal note from the staff.
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Deanna
Dallas - Fort Worth4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everyone from the hostesses to our server, Janelle, made our experience wonderful and special for our anniversary. Janelle was an excellent server who also had wonderful suggestions and knowledge. The food (including seafood) was fresh and delicious. Great GF options as well. Everything from our cocktails, dessert drinks, food, and dessert were fantastic! Food came out quickly, too. Every detail, including presentation, were on point. Great atmosphere, as well. Thank you for making our anniversary perfect! Highly recommend.
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randy VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth128 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
I am a regular at Waters. Usually eat indoors. Food is always fantastic--a favorite. This time we ate outside, and service was simply not good. Never received bread as ordered, waited long period for food and drinks. Three different servers stopped by, with no communication between them. Will not utilize outdoors going forward here.
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Karen VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth11 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best halibut I have ever eaten! Service exemplary!
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Venica
Dallas - Fort Worth1 review
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for Father’s Day & really enjoyed our first visit. Great location near Bass Performance Hall & Sundance Square! We enjoyed the Lobster-Cargot, Lump Crab, Redfish, sharable grilled asparagus, & lobster Mac n cheese. We also had the seafood gumbo & dirty rice but prefer more Cajun flavor so gonna pass on those next time. Dirty rice was more like Mexican rice. Great service! We will return!
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Matt
Dallas - Fort Worth2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Celebrated Father’s Day at Waters and we had an awesome meal. I have never sat on the patio, but it was comfortable despite the near triple digit temps. The food was amazing as always. I had the bacon wrapped scallops and they were perfect. My daughter had the fish with sweet potato gnocchi and I have had that one before and it is great. My wife went for the lobster escargot and it was fantastic. If you want the best seafood in town, this is definitely at the top of the list.
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Waters Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (817) 984-1110.

Waters Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 3137 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

301 Main Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
2nd, Main and Commerce
Neighborhood
Fort Worth Downtown
Hours of operation
Bar Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
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, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, 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.

Waters Restaurant

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

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8 Oz Filet Mignon

Lobster Tails

12 OZ Ribeye

Shellfish Selection

The "Dirty Dozen"*$54.00

Lobster Tails

Shellfish Tower$96.00

Appetizers

Marinated Shrimp Cocktail$22.00

Fried Calamari Strips$16.00

Gulf Lump Crab Cake$24.00

Crispy-Fried Oysters "Texasfeller"$20.00

Bonnell's Signature Seafood Gumbo$16.00

"Lobster-Cargot"$38.00

Tuna Tartare$22.00

Salads

Heirloom Tomato & Fried Goat Cheese$14.00

Caesar$12.00

Southwestern Chopped Salad$14.00

Entrees

Lump Crab Cakes$48.00

Nola BBQ Grilled Shrimp $36.00

Halibut

8 Oz Filet Mignon$54.00

RedFish-N-Chip$36.00

Salmon$38.00

Ruby Red Trout$42.00

12 OZ Ribeye$56.00

Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallops$54.00

Shareable Sides

Grilled Asparagus$14.00

Haricots Verts$12.00

Kennebec Fries$11.00

Dirty Rice$16.00

Lobster Macaroni & Cheese$26.00

Boursin Mashed Potatoes$12.00

Grilled Broccolini$14.00

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