Wisevoter follows dining out in Fort Worth, from new restaurant openings and notable closures to chain expansions and the industry shifts moving through a city that calls itself Where the West Begins. Tarrant County frames the reporting.
Taylor Sheridan's investment company plans to convert the closed 1913 Fort Worth Stockyards theater into a 1920s-inspired Texas supper club.
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November 5, 2026
Angie's to Open Fort Worth RestaurantThe fast-food chain plans a north Fort Worth location at 8620 N. Beach St., with construction slated to start in January.
November 2, 2026
Commodore Tavern Plans December Opening in Fort WorthGraham Elliot and Charlie Rushton are launching the first restaurant from Longshot Hospitality Group at 1101 W. Magnolia Ave.
November 1, 2026
Fort Worth Approves Japanese Steakhouse on MerrickThe City Council signed off on plans for a 2,396-square-foot restaurant at a vacant lot on Merrick Street.
October 30, 2026
101 Studios Founders Plan New Walsh Development RestaurantThe production studio is negotiating a lease for a new hospitality concept in the Fort Worth area.
October 29, 2026
Mendocino Farms to Open First Fort Worth LocationThe Los Angeles-based restaurant chain is expanding into the Westbend development by March 2027.
October 27, 2026
Old Chicago Pizza Closes Last Fort Worth SiteThe restaurant at Presidio Crossing has ceased operations after ten years of service in North Texas.
October 20, 2026
McDonald's to Build Two North Fort Worth RestaurantsThe fast-food chain plans to expand its presence with new locations near Marine Creek and in the Sendera Ranch area.
October 15, 2026
Indian Restaurant Turmeric Opens in Southwest Fort WorthThe new eatery offers traditional Indian dishes and unique fusion options in a family-friendly space.
October 15, 2026
Seared Steak & Cocktails Opens in Fort WorthA new steakhouse on White Settlement Road brings a prix fixe steak and unlimited truffle fries concept to the city.
October 15, 2026
Top of the Morning Brunch House Opens in Fort WorthThe new restaurant is now serving classic brunch favorites at the Artisan Circle development.
Reporting here runs across opening announcements, closure news, expansion plans, dining trends and the industry traffic reports that mark how the market moves through the year. Coverage reaches Downtown Fort Worth, the Stockyards, Near Southside, the Cultural District and Fairmount, and the Tarrant County and city agencies that license, inspect and regulate food service businesses across the area. Fort Worth's distinct identity — rooted in cattle, ranching and Western heritage — gives its restaurant and dining scene a character that differs from nearby markets, with certain neighborhood dining stories carrying that cultural context. Lease economics and labor availability generate the most persistent structural stories, threading through coverage of individual restaurants and the broader industry throughout the year.
