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Anchor Room Restaurant Opens at Bedford Kozy Hotel

The new eatery offers steaks and seafood at the newly rebranded hotel on Airport Freeway.

Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Dining Out

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The Anchor Room, a new restaurant specializing in steaks and seafood, has opened at the Kozy Hotel in Bedford, Texas. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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The Anchor Room has officially opened at the Kozy Hotel located at 3005 Airport Fwy in Bedford. Owned by Blain Bastow, the restaurant features a menu of steaks, pasta, and seafood.

Why it matters

The opening marks the latest expansion for the Kozy Hotel brand, which launched its first location in Houston in 2025. This addition provides a new dining option for travelers located just 7 miles from DFW Airport.

The Anchor Room, situated at 3005 Airport Fwy, serves a menu ranging from $16 to $36 per item. Featured offerings include 12-oz NY strip steaks and a variety of cocktails.

The players

Blain Bastow

He is the owner of The Anchor Room restaurant.

Kapstones

This firm is the Florida-based operator behind the Kozy Hotel brand.

The details

Attached to the Kozy Hotel with its own dedicated entrance, the restaurant operates daily from 11 am to 10 pm. Guests can also order room service from the kitchen between 11 am and 9:30 pm.

Timeline

  1. The Kozy Hotel Bedford location opened in May 2026.

  2. The Anchor Room officially opened in October 2026.

Culture Shift

The conversion of the former Holiday Inn into a Kozy Hotel follows the broader industry trend of rebranding aging roadside properties to compete with modern travel demands. This shift reflects a wider movement to revitalize legacy hospitality assets in suburban corridors.

Residents and travelers can now access daily dining and room service options at the 3005 Airport Fwy location from 11 am until late evening. The restaurant provides a new amenity for those staying at the hotel or seeking a meal near the airport.

The takeaway

The Anchor Room adds a full-service dining component to the newly rebranded Kozy Hotel property in Bedford. Visitors should check the daily menu pricing if planning to dine during standard operating hours.

Further reading

For more information on the local restaurant scene, visit Bedford Dining Out.

Source note: This article includes information reported by CultureMap Fort Worth.

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