Seared Steak & Cocktails Opens in Fort Worth
A new steakhouse on White Settlement Road brings a prix fixe steak and unlimited truffle fries concept to the city.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Dining Out
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Business partners Bailey Batts, Chris Jordan, Kristin Peaks Thomas, and Jywon Young have opened Seared Steak & Cocktails. The restaurant features a menu inspired by New York dining that includes steak paired with unlimited hand-cut truffle fries.
Why it matters
The owners adopted a simplified menu strategy to maintain a specific dining concept focused on Akaushi Wagyu beef. Head chef Joshua Donovan utilizes a prix fixe format to deliver the steak dinner service to guests.
The restaurant serves Akaushi Wagyu in 6-ounce filet, 10-ounce New York strip, and 32-ounce tomahawk portions. Diners receive unlimited hand-cut truffle fries with their steak orders.
The players
Bailey Batts
Bailey Batts is one of the business partners who opened the new steakhouse and previously operated The Rabbit Hole Pub.
Chris Jordan
Chris Jordan is a business partner and co-owner of the new restaurant venture on White Settlement Road.
Kristin Peaks Thomas
Kristin Peaks Thomas is one of the four business owners who launched the steakhouse concept.
Jywon Young
Jywon Young is a co-owner who collaborated on the creation of this new Fort Worth dining establishment.
Joshua Donovan
Joshua Donovan serves as the head chef at Seared, overseeing the prix fixe menu execution.
The details
The owners, who previously opened The Rabbit Hole Pub, developed the concept after experiencing a similar steak and unlimited fries model in New York. The restaurant is situated on White Settlement Road.
Timeline
Mondays: Clay Pigeon serves a specific steak frites menu.
Weekends: Seared offers a brunch menu.
Culture Shift
The emergence of this concept reflects a broader movement toward streamlined, specialized dining experiences in the local culinary scene. This shift highlights a departure from expansive menus in favor of focused, signature offerings that capitalize on specific dish popularity.
Residents seeking a steakhouse experience can visit the new location on White Settlement Road to try the Akaushi Wagyu menu. The addition provides a new option for those interested in the steak and unlimited fries concept.
The takeaway
The simplicity of the menu is designed to ensure consistent quality for every steak served. Diners looking for this specific pairing should note the offering differences between weekday menus at other local venues and the weekend brunch availability at Seared.
Further reading
For more on the local food scene, see the Fort Worth Dining Out section.
More information
View the menu and restaurant details on the Seared restaurant website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Fort Worth Magazine.
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