Rhonda’s Fort Worth Guidebook
Drinks and Nightlife
If you enjoy a good glass of wine and a cool atmosphere, this is your place! It's one of our favorites on Magnolia Ave, just a few blocks from our loft. This place has a laid back, hip vibe. We've gone dressy and we've gone totally casual - either works!
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The Magnolia Wine Bar
1101 W Magnolia AveIf you enjoy a good glass of wine and a cool atmosphere, this is your place! It's one of our favorites on Magnolia Ave, just a few blocks from our loft. This place has a laid back, hip vibe. We've gone dressy and we've gone totally casual - either works!
It's actually not just your "usual" bar... they have the most interesting and delicious drinks and a cool atmosphere. The bartenders are good at helping you decide what to order when you can't decide. You have to be looking for the place or you'll miss it - door is set back a bit and sign is metal on brick and easy to miss.
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The Usual
1408 W Magnolia AveIt's actually not just your "usual" bar... they have the most interesting and delicious drinks and a cool atmosphere. The bartenders are good at helping you decide what to order when you can't decide. You have to be looking for the place or you'll miss it - door is set back a bit and sign is metal on brick and easy to miss.
Very laid back bar with great cocktails and beer. Smaller space with a cozy feel.
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Proper
409 W Magnolia AveVery laid back bar with great cocktails and beer. Smaller space with a cozy feel.
If you're looking for a small, hole-in-the-wall kind of place to shoot some pool, this is it. Located in a strip center facing Magnolia, right next to Yucatan Taco Stand. Lots of beer options, small patio.
The Boiled Owl Tavern
909 W Magnolia AveIf you're looking for a small, hole-in-the-wall kind of place to shoot some pool, this is it. Located in a strip center facing Magnolia, right next to Yucatan Taco Stand. Lots of beer options, small patio.
One of Magnolia's newer bars has a very cozy atmosphere with a great bar, good drinks, and a small food menu as well.
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The Lazy Moose
1404 W Magnolia AveOne of Magnolia's newer bars has a very cozy atmosphere with a great bar, good drinks, and a small food menu as well.
Wine bar at it's best. This place has an extensive selection of great wines! They have really good small plates to go along with your wine. And if you're bringing along friends who aren't into wine, they also have a selection of craft beers. Bonus - almost all wine and beer options are available for retail purchase as well, so take some home!
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Grand Cru Wine Bar
1257 W Magnolia AveWine bar at it's best. This place has an extensive selection of great wines! They have really good small plates to go along with your wine. And if you're bringing along friends who aren't into wine, they also have a selection of craft beers. Bonus - almost all wine and beer options are available for retail purchase as well, so take some home!
Upper 90
961 W Magnolia AveSports bar just a block away from our loft!
Coffee Shops
The coffee is excellent and the place has a cool atmosphere. They are open late (10pm every day except Sunday 6pm). The vanilla latte is so good! Plus they have lots of workspace if you need a place to plug in and tend to business.
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Avoca Coffee Roasters
1311 W Magnolia AveThe coffee is excellent and the place has a cool atmosphere. They are open late (10pm every day except Sunday 6pm). The vanilla latte is so good! Plus they have lots of workspace if you need a place to plug in and tend to business.
This is a neighborhood favorite! They basically have it all... great coffee, great food, great drinks of all kinds! Very eclectic vibe! Indoor and outdoor seating.
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BREWED
801 W Magnolia AveThis is a neighborhood favorite! They basically have it all... great coffee, great food, great drinks of all kinds! Very eclectic vibe! Indoor and outdoor seating.
Although this coffee spot isn't in walking distance (unless you're up for a good walk!), it's one of my favorite coffee shops in town. On the recently revitalized part of Main Street (revitalization on-going!) just south of downtown, this is a great place to grab a coffee and an incredible HOMEMADE dessert like cookies or scones. The owners are super friendly and they've created a really sleek atmosphere.
Crude Craft Coffee Bar
804 S Main StAlthough this coffee spot isn't in walking distance (unless you're up for a good walk!), it's one of my favorite coffee shops in town. On the recently revitalized part of Main Street (revitalization on-going!) just south of downtown, this is a great place to grab a coffee and an incredible HOMEMADE dessert like cookies or scones. The owners are super friendly and they've created a really sleek atmosphere.
I figure there might be some who prefer the standard rather than the local, so here's the closest one for a tried and true latte.
Starbucks
1608 W Rosedale StI figure there might be some who prefer the standard rather than the local, so here's the closest one for a tried and true latte.
Cherry Coffee Shop
1121 W Magnolia AveGreat new local coffee shop!
Food scene
One of Magnolia's newer bars has a very cozy atmosphere with a great bar, good drinks, and a small food menu as well.
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The Lazy Moose
1404 W Magnolia AveOne of Magnolia's newer bars has a very cozy atmosphere with a great bar, good drinks, and a small food menu as well.
Great place for a casual lunch - you have to have the gorgonzola fries (if you like gorgonzola). They also have an EXCELLENT dinner menu. They are known for their great burgers! A lot of weekends they will have live jazzy music in the bar/dining area. We love this place - day or night!
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Lili's Bistro on Magnolia
1310 W Magnolia AveGreat place for a casual lunch - you have to have the gorgonzola fries (if you like gorgonzola). They also have an EXCELLENT dinner menu. They are known for their great burgers! A lot of weekends they will have live jazzy music in the bar/dining area. We love this place - day or night!
They have the option of outdoor seating right along Magnolia, and they are open later on some nights than a lot of other places in this area. This place went through a management change last year so we are hoping the food and margaritas still will not disappoint.
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Yucatan Taco Stand
909 W Magnolia AveThey have the option of outdoor seating right along Magnolia, and they are open later on some nights than a lot of other places in this area. This place went through a management change last year so we are hoping the food and margaritas still will not disappoint.
So many good things about this place - food, drinks, and atmosphere! Very eclectic, very laid back. Indoor and outdoor seating. But most of all - best coffee menu (try the cafe freddo if you like cold coffee drinks!). We also love their kombucha (flavors vary by day). The food is EXCELLENT for both lunch and dinner! They have wine and beer selections too.
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BREWED
801 W Magnolia AveSo many good things about this place - food, drinks, and atmosphere! Very eclectic, very laid back. Indoor and outdoor seating. But most of all - best coffee menu (try the cafe freddo if you like cold coffee drinks!). We also love their kombucha (flavors vary by day). The food is EXCELLENT for both lunch and dinner! They have wine and beer selections too.
Great pizza if you like Neapolitan style pies and great pasta! This is definitely a local favorite!
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Cane Rosso
815 W Magnolia AveGreat pizza if you like Neapolitan style pies and great pasta! This is definitely a local favorite!
We love the Pineapple Fried Rice with chicken, the Massaman Curry with chicken, the Pad See Ew with chicken and beef, and you HAVE to try the Tom Kha Kai soup!
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Spice
411 W Magnolia AveWe love the Pineapple Fried Rice with chicken, the Massaman Curry with chicken, the Pad See Ew with chicken and beef, and you HAVE to try the Tom Kha Kai soup!
Fixture - Kitchen and Social Lounge
401 W Magnolia AveComfort food and creative drinks! YUM!
Seriously great BBQ!!! Bonus... they have a cool atmosphere and a good bar too. This place is super popular and my husband's absolute favorite place for BBQ - and he loves BBQ. (It's so good that our daughter had them cater her wedding!) Warning... don't be surprised if there's a line out the door around lunchtime! But it's worth the wait.
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Heim Barbecue
1109 W Magnolia AveSeriously great BBQ!!! Bonus... they have a cool atmosphere and a good bar too. This place is super popular and my husband's absolute favorite place for BBQ - and he loves BBQ. (It's so good that our daughter had them cater her wedding!) Warning... don't be surprised if there's a line out the door around lunchtime! But it's worth the wait.
Hidden gem! Small restaurant in an old house in the middle of a neighborhood. Good food, good drinks and a fun experience! (You might want to make reservations on the weekend to avoid a wait.) This place is a little over a mile away, and worth the drive!
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Cannon Chinese Kitchen
304 W Cannon StHidden gem! Small restaurant in an old house in the middle of a neighborhood. Good food, good drinks and a fun experience! (You might want to make reservations on the weekend to avoid a wait.) This place is a little over a mile away, and worth the drive!
Fine dining, farm-to-table restaurant in a quaint setting. Excellent food and wine selections.
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Ellerbe Fine Foods
1501 W Magnolia AveFine dining, farm-to-table restaurant in a quaint setting. Excellent food and wine selections.
Benito's
1450 W Magnolia AveOld school Mexican food and margaritas!
Like sushi?? This is your neighborhood sushi place! Food and service are both so good! The king crab roll is a must - served with hot butter!! For lunch, try a chicken, beef or steak bowl.
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Shinjuku Station
711 W Magnolia AveLike sushi?? This is your neighborhood sushi place! Food and service are both so good! The king crab roll is a must - served with hot butter!! For lunch, try a chicken, beef or steak bowl.
Don't let the storefront deceive you! It took us a while to try this place out and we're sure glad we did. This is the place to go for a good steak and a nice glass of wine. Although they do serve other great dishes as well! They have some of the best seafood options around and quite a few other delicious specialty dishes. In good weather you can sit on the side patio if you like.
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Cat City Grill
1208 W Magnolia AveDon't let the storefront deceive you! It took us a while to try this place out and we're sure glad we did. This is the place to go for a good steak and a nice glass of wine. Although they do serve other great dishes as well! They have some of the best seafood options around and quite a few other delicious specialty dishes. In good weather you can sit on the side patio if you like.
Ok here's our go-to place for a casual lunch or dinner. They have good burgers, a good bar, and on the weekends they often have good live music on the patio outside.
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Shaw's Patio Bar & Grill
1051 W Magnolia AveOk here's our go-to place for a casual lunch or dinner. They have good burgers, a good bar, and on the weekends they often have good live music on the patio outside.
Old school breakfast cafe. Good food and super friendly staff. Just a few blocks away. They are open early and are only open for breakfast and lunch. They have serious desserts as well!
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Paris Coffee Shop
704 W Magnolia AveOld school breakfast cafe. Good food and super friendly staff. Just a few blocks away. They are open early and are only open for breakfast and lunch. They have serious desserts as well!
Spiral Diner & Bakery
1314 W Magnolia AveVEGAN!!!! If you're vegan, here's your place!
We LOVE poke! And now we finally have a great poke spot in our neighborhood! Let's just say we are here pretty often. It's a small spot but they also have outdoor seating when the weather is nice. Good beer selection and some wine selections too.
Poke-Poke
1515 West Magnolia AvenueWe LOVE poke! And now we finally have a great poke spot in our neighborhood! Let's just say we are here pretty often. It's a small spot but they also have outdoor seating when the weather is nice. Good beer selection and some wine selections too.
A donut shop within blocks of our loft! But not only donuts, they also have lunch - burgers and more! Great neighborhood spot!
Paul's Donuts Subs & Gyros
1324 Hemphill StA donut shop within blocks of our loft! But not only donuts, they also have lunch - burgers and more! Great neighborhood spot!
Bring your own wine and enjoy a great Turkish meal. We love the mixed kabob.
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The Flying Carpet Turkish Cafe
1223 Washington AveBring your own wine and enjoy a great Turkish meal. We love the mixed kabob.
Just on the edge of Fairmount neighborhood is a long-time resident Mexican restaurant with great chips and salsa.
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Mexican Inn Cafe
1625 8th AveJust on the edge of Fairmount neighborhood is a long-time resident Mexican restaurant with great chips and salsa.
Perfect place to grab pizza by the slice! They also have a full menu of pizza and Italian food. Just outside of the Fairmount neighborhood.
Joe's Italian Restaurant
1601 Park Pl AvePerfect place to grab pizza by the slice! They also have a full menu of pizza and Italian food. Just outside of the Fairmount neighborhood.
If you're looking for good Mediterranean food, this is just outside of Fairmount neighborhood. Good lunch spot!
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Chadra Mezza & Grill
1701 Park Pl AveIf you're looking for good Mediterranean food, this is just outside of Fairmount neighborhood. Good lunch spot!
Just a hop across 8th Avenue right outside of Fairmount is a cozy little breakfast place. Nothing fancy, but good food.
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Old Neighborhood Grill
1633 Park Pl AveJust a hop across 8th Avenue right outside of Fairmount is a cozy little breakfast place. Nothing fancy, but good food.
Yummy Mexican bakery and cafe! Just outside of Fairmount.
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Esperanza's Mexican Bakery & Cafe
1601 Park Pl AveYummy Mexican bakery and cafe! Just outside of Fairmount.
If you're just looking for a quick bite at a tried and true chain.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
2151 N Collins StIf you're just looking for a quick bite at a tried and true chain.
Super Chix
1217 8th AveThe place for fried chicken and milkshakes.
Wabi House
1229 8th AveLove this new addition to our neighborhood! Try a bowl!
If you're craving some good 'ol fried chicken you gotta try this place! But WARNING... the chicken is SPICY! Spicy but so good!
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Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken
1067 W Magnolia AveIf you're craving some good 'ol fried chicken you gotta try this place! But WARNING... the chicken is SPICY! Spicy but so good!
I almost hesitate to highlight this local gem for fear that you might beat me to a table! It's a tiny little space - the epitome of cozy! Only about 6 or 7 small tables inside - some 4 top, some 2-3 top. In nice weather they also serve on their outdoor patio that provides for great people watching on Magnolia Ave. This is legit Italian food - they even accept Euros for payment! The owner is Italian and most often there. Can't go wrong here.
NEED TO KNOW: CASH ONLY; BRING YOUR OWN WINE; CALL OR WALK BY TO SEE THEIR SCHEDULE - they usually aren't open during the week until Thursday and their schedule is sporadic at times.
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Nonna Tata
1400 W Magnolia AveI almost hesitate to highlight this local gem for fear that you might beat me to a table! It's a tiny little space - the epitome of cozy! Only about 6 or 7 small tables inside - some 4 top, some 2-3 top. In nice weather they also serve on their outdoor patio that provides for great people watching on Magnolia Ave. This is legit Italian food - they even accept Euros for payment! The owner is Italian and most often there. Can't go wrong here.
NEED TO KNOW: CASH ONLY; BRING YOUR OWN WINE; CALL OR WALK BY TO SEE THEIR SCHEDULE - they usually aren't open during the week until Thursday and their schedule is sporadic at times.
Paco's Mexican Cuisine
1508 West Magnolia AvenueOld-school Mexican fare for breakfast, lunch, dinner in a casual setting.
Hands down one of my favorite new eateries in FW! (Pronounced Thee-nees.) This is not Tex-Mex! This is Mexico City style Mexican food and it's delicious! Their craft cocktail menu is also on point! Whether you like tequila or mezcal, they have something tasty for you. The main dining area is so warm and inviting with a beautiful bar. You also have to check out the upstairs bar and rooftop deck with a great view of downtown FW and a super cool vibe.
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Tinies
113 S Main StHands down one of my favorite new eateries in FW! (Pronounced Thee-nees.) This is not Tex-Mex! This is Mexico City style Mexican food and it's delicious! Their craft cocktail menu is also on point! Whether you like tequila or mezcal, they have something tasty for you. The main dining area is so warm and inviting with a beautiful bar. You also have to check out the upstairs bar and rooftop deck with a great view of downtown FW and a super cool vibe.
Can't beat this place for great tacos and a margarita! Their breakfast tacos are BOMB!
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Salsa Limón
5012 White Settlement RdCan't beat this place for great tacos and a margarita! Their breakfast tacos are BOMB!
This is one of our new favorite restaurants on Magnolia! Excellent food and it's only a couple of blocks away!
The Beast & Company Fort Worth
1010 West Magnolia AvenueThis is one of our new favorite restaurants on Magnolia! Excellent food and it's only a couple of blocks away!
This place is iconic in Fort Worth! You can't beat the atmosphere - the place is huge with both indoor and outdoor seating. Even if the line is long - and it usually is - it's amazing how quickly they get groups seated. We always send someone to the bar to grab one of their famous margaritas (or a pitcher to share) while we wait and I can't remember ever finishing a drink in line. There is no menu - they will give you your options. (My husband prefers fajitas, I like the traditional plate.) TAKE CASH or they have an ATM onsite.
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Joe T. Garcia's
2201 N Commerce StThis place is iconic in Fort Worth! You can't beat the atmosphere - the place is huge with both indoor and outdoor seating. Even if the line is long - and it usually is - it's amazing how quickly they get groups seated. We always send someone to the bar to grab one of their famous margaritas (or a pitcher to share) while we wait and I can't remember ever finishing a drink in line. There is no menu - they will give you your options. (My husband prefers fajitas, I like the traditional plate.) TAKE CASH or they have an ATM onsite.
Essentials
Fiesta Grocery
1000 W Berry StClosest grocery store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
717 W Berry StCVS
3614 Camp Bowie BlvdGreat addition to our neighborhood!
Everything Else
Drybar Fort Worth
1653 River RunDesserts
Incredible local craft ice cream shop with creative flavors and even vegan options in a fun, trendy atmosphere.
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Melt Ice Creams
1201 W Magnolia AveIncredible local craft ice cream shop with creative flavors and even vegan options in a fun, trendy atmosphere.
They have a wide variety of desserts from cookies to cupcakes and big cakes... their Italian Wedding cake is soooo good! They usually have some savory options too.
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Stir Crazy Baked Goods
1251 W Magnolia AveThey have a wide variety of desserts from cookies to cupcakes and big cakes... their Italian Wedding cake is soooo good! They usually have some savory options too.
Entertainment and Activities
We have a great zoo here in Fort Worth! The grounds are beautiful and it's close to our neighborhood!
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I-Fort Worth Zoo
1989 Colonial PkwyWe have a great zoo here in Fort Worth! The grounds are beautiful and it's close to our neighborhood!
Fort Worth Water Gardens
West Lancaster AvenueBass Performance Hall
525 Commerce St