Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Fort Worth

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Updated July 05, 2025

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Doc B's Restaurant - Ft. Worth

4.8

4.8 (1583)

$30 and under

American

Fort Worth Cultural District & TCU

About the restaurant

Set in a comfortable and inviting atmosphere, Doc B's Restaurant + Bar serves food made from scratch daily. Incorporating the highest-quality ingredients, the menu includes a variety of entree-sized salads, "very special” entrees, crave-worthy burgers and sandwiches, signature Wok Out Bowls™, indulgent desserts and so much more. Doc B’s also impresses with an extensive craft beer, wine and spirits selection in addition to signature cocktails. No matter what occasion, the expansive menu truly offers something for everyone. With each location having its own personality, Doc B’s Fort Worth is located within The Shops at Clearfork and offers a huge outdoor patio designed with a cozy fire pit and ample seating, as well as retractable windows. In addition, the expansive bar area is perfect for mingling with friends.

Top review

RozalindVIP

Dined 6 days ago

One of our favorite places in Fort Worth. Great food, great management and well run! The wait staff always look professional and are well trained, gracious and very nice. We love the food and will continue to eat there.

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97 West Kitchen + Bar at Hotel Drover

4.7

4.7 (2985)

$31 to $50

American

Fort Worth Cultural District & TCU

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of the 130-year-old Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, 97 West Kitchen & Bar is Hotel Drover’s signature restaurant. The spirited restaurant offers a new destination for culinary adventure with a broad range of contemporary Texas fare, elevated ranch classics, and reimagined Southern comfort foods. The lively beverage program is brown spirits forward with creative cocktails from local distillers, an all-American wine list, and beer taps featuring domestic and local brews. For reservations of 5 or more guests, please contact us at (817) 755-5557 or hello@97westkitchenandbar.com

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Angie

Dined 4 days ago

The vibe and ambience is amazing! Fantastic service, food and cocktails! We had dinner celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary and they made it very special! Can’t wait to return to taste more of their delicious menu selections!

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Popular dish

Stockyards Style Ribs

Popular dish

16oz Smoked Prime Rib

Popular dish

Fried Green Tomatoes

Café Modern

4.7

4.7 (919)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Fort Worth Cultural District & TCU

About the restaurant

**Please be aware of reflection pond construction. **

Café Modern, led by Executive Chef Jett Mora and General Manager Jamie Holderby, provides warm hospitality, creative cuisine and seasonal menus rooted in Texas ingredients to guests. The menus features comfort food with global influences and a beverage program showcasing local spirits. Café Modern offers seating indoors and on the expansive outdoor patio.

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KarenVIP

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

Absolutely great meal and experience. Karisa was our server and made sure we had everything we needed at all times. Fabulous evening!

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Popular dish

Chinois Chicken Salad

Popular dish

Jerk Chicken

Quince Riverside

4.6

4.6 (664)

$30 and under

International

Fort Worth Cultural District & TCU

About the restaurant

Nestled along the scenic Clear Fork Trinity River, Quince Riverside offers a serene dining atmosphere with breathtaking views. The upscale casual restaurant boasts an eclectic menu inspired by culinary hotspots like New Orleans, Lima, Peru, and Mexico City. Start your meal with the Rock Shrimp Tempura, lightly battered and served with a Japanese chili aioli. For your main course, indulge in the 16oz Cowboy Ribeye, served with a creole lobster tail, ragout, and truffle mashed potatoes. Quince Riverside's ambiance is as captivating as its cuisine. The outdoor patio provides stunning river views, while the contemporary interior features an inside-outside fireplace and upbeat music. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying a night out, Quince Riverside promises an unforgettable dining experience.

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VeronicaVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Fantastic experience our first time to visit Quince! Food and service were superb! The view on the patio was great and live music the night we visited. Once of the best dining experiences I have had in Fort Worth! Special place for sure !

Rex's Bar & Grill

4.6

4.6 (63)

$31 to $50

American

Fort Worth Cultural District & TCU

About the restaurant

For parties larger than 12 people, please contact our Catering Sales Manager Maggie at 817-789-1411

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Donna

Dined 1 day ago

The food, drinks, service and ambience were all wonderful! We had the deviled egg appetizer which were really good, salmon was cooked to perfection with a wonderful seasoned butter, the chicken fried steak is made with wagyu beef was delicious, we were there for a birthday dinner and ordered two deserts. The chocolate cake and churros served with ice cream. Both were delicious and beautifully plated. An overall really nice evening! We will be back and are looking forward to watching some TCU football this fall out on the patio!

Branch & Bird

4.5

4.5 (704)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Fort Worth Downtown

About the restaurant

Restaurant Hours:
Monday
7:30am – 10:30am Breakfast Offerings
Daily Lunch Special & $14 Hot Lunch Special is offered 11am - 2:00pm

Tuesday – Thursday
7:30am – 10:30am Breakfast Offerings
Daily Lunch Special & $14 Hot Lunch Special is offered 11am – 2:00pm. Dinner Menu 5pm – 9pm.
Happy Hour Menu 4pm – 6pm

Friday
7:30am – 10:30am Breakfast Offerings
Daily Lunch Special & $14 Hot Lunch Special is offered 11am – 2:00pm. Dinner Menu 5pm – 10pm.
Happy Hour Menu 4pm – 6pm

Saturday
4pm - 10pm
Dinner Menu served

Sunday (Closed)

***Looking to host a group of 8 or more?
Please go to this site: https://branchbirdfw.com/group-private-dining/ to learn more information about our menu, service, food and beverage minimum, one-check and cancellation policy.

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Vivian

Dined 7 days ago

Atmosphere was amazing. We got the salmon and short rib which were delicious! The wine could have been a little more chilled but it was still great. Beautiful beautiful views!

Courtside Kitchen

4.5

4.5 (69)

$30 and under

American

Fort Worth Cultural District & TCU

About the restaurant

**These reservations are for the restaurant ONLY! To book a court, please visit courtsidekitchenfw.com**

Courtside Kitchen is Fort Worth's only pickleball restaurant and bar. But don't let our active pickleball courts fool you into thinking we serve sports-bar food! Our extensive menu includes the highest-quality of ingredients with a variety of options like fresh entrée-size salads, Fish & Chips, or our Street Tacos - plus one of Fort Worth's favorite burgers, The Vaquero Burger!

We are located close to the Fort Worth Zoo, and loads of shopping at University Park Village!

Join us for lunch, dinner or weekend brunch. With our own mixture of our CK Classic Margarita and craft cocktails, Courtside is perfect for Happy Hour or gathering with friends. We have 9 Pickleball courts (7 are covered) which makes it the perfect place to entertain clients, challenge friends, host an event, and more. Courtside Kitchen – making life more fun! Eat. Drink. Dink!

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NedVIP

Dined on Jun 17, 2025

All enjoyed their meals - 2 young servers were excellent!

The Social House - Fort Worth

4.4

4.4 (573)

$30 and under

American

West 7th Corridor

About the restaurant

Social House is an upscale casual restaurant & bar that specializes in all forms of social interaction. With an award winning scratch kitchen to 100 taps featuring beer, wine, & cocktails, we can cater to any social gathering. TV's all over the restaurant allow you to watch the game from every angle. Our magnificent brunch and Happy Hour make The Social House THE place to Stay Social!

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KeithVIP

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

Nice mid-level restaurant in lively area. Decent amount of menu choices. Better food and ambiance than national restaurant chains.

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Experience

3-Course 'Filet Friday' Dinner

Cru Food and Wine Bar - Clearfork

4.4

4.4 (126)

$31 to $50

Global, International

Clear Fork Trinity River South Bank

About the restaurant

Clearfork is an open-air shopping, dining and entertainment destination in the heart of Fort Worth, including upscale stores and restaurants that are exclusive to the area. We made sure that the vibe at this CRÚ is always friendly, down-to-earth and relaxed. Drop on by, and let us take care of you! Recurring events at this location include Pizza Monday and Champagne Thursday.

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William

Dined on May 25, 2025

Food and wine was great. Service was just ok. Took 30 minutes to get a Charcuterie Board. Had to continually ask for water. Water glasses are hotel bathroom size.

Zoli’s NY Pizza - Fort Worth

4.3

4.3 (102)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Fort Worth Cultural District & TCU

About the restaurant

NY style pizza in Fort Worth. Zoli's has a straightforward menu of NYC-style pies, pastas & salads plus lunch specials. It's mint, bro.

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Laura

Dined on May 11, 2025

We absolutely LOVE Zoli's. The patio and playground are perfect for our bunch. I have kids and grandkids and it is our favorite meet up spot. The service is friendly, and always accommodating. And the FOOD!! OMG the food is SOO good! I have not had one thing that I wouldn't order again.

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Experience

Happy Hour

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