FORT WORTH VISITORS GUIDE modern setting, spectacular bar and outdoor terrace where guests can enjoy a seasonal cocktail like the pear martini, bacon wrapped dates, oysters and scallops. The sophisticated scene at 61 Osteria is a perfect place to enjoy Italian food with a focus on simple, seasonal ingredients.
For the seafood lover, Waters Restaurant offers southwest flavors with a cajun twist like gumbo, crabstuffed jalapenos and Oysters Texasfeller; iL Modo is an intimate setting for traditional Italian fare; and Picchi Pacchi is a local favorite for massive pizzas, pasta, salads, calzones and sandwiches.
For barbecue lovers there is the legendary Riscky’ s BBQ, serving up BBQ favorites for over 90 years. Hopscotch, a boozy snack bar in Sundance Square, features mixed and frozen drinks, wine, beer, pastries and snacks.
Little Red Wasp Kitchen + Bar offers straightforward food, beer and a full bar. For the brunch-goers, Yolk is a must-try for those looking for creative breakfasts and premium, private-label coffee.
Speaking of coffee, Sons of Liberty and Buon Giorno Coffee are great options for your morning java. Satisfy your sweet tooth at Melt Ice Creams, La’ Creamian and FunkyTown Donuts & Drafts.
For a sortable database of Fort Worth restaurants, visit https: / www. fortworth. com / restaurants /
Little Red Wasp Kitchen + Bar Credit Nathanael Gassett Photography
NIGHTLIFE Nightlife is electric in downtown Fort Worth and the Sundance Square entertainment district. Whether you want a cozy, intimate setting to listen to jazz at Scat Jazz Lounge, or to sit under the Texas stars with live music at Sundance Square Plaza, this district has it all. Catch dueling pianists at Pete’ s Dueling Piano Bar. Tap into your inner bootlegger at speakeasies Thompson’ s Bookstore and Curfew. Sip wine or a cocktail at one of the Omni Hotel’ s bars, Whiskey & Rye and Wine Thief. Be sure to try some of Fort Worth’ s craft breweries like Cowtown Brewing Co. or Flying Saucer Draught Emporium.
Learn about distilling at Acre Distilling Co., the awardwinning distillery that offers tours and tastings. Hang out in Hell’ s Half Acre bar, which also doubles as an event space and retail store. T & P Tavern is a pub located in the T & P train station, an authentic rail station pub with craft beer, wine, spirits and eats in a historic setting.
Downtown Fort Worth at night Photo by wobblycairnphoto
Hell’ s Half Acre bar Photo by Acre Distilling sportsfieldmanagementonline. com January 2026 | SportsField Management
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