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🌊 Dinner with a view

Dine out at these 10 waterfront restaurants around Fort Worth

Enjoy food, brews, and good company at Woodshed Smokehouse. | Photo by @woodshedsmokin

Summer is fast approaching — which means boating, river tubing, and sitting poolside is in our near future. One of the best ways to top off a summer day is with a delicious meal waterside.

Whether you’re a local searching for a new place to eat or a visitor looking for the best waterfront restaurants in Fort Worth, we’ve got you covered.

Trinity River

Woodshed Smokehouse | The Tim Love concept is an ode to smoked meats and wood-fired cooking overlooking the bank of the Trinity River. Grab a seat inside or on the spacious patio by the water and adjacent trail.

Quince | The restaurant features indoor and outdoor seating with a large patio by the river. Stop by at sunset for views of the city and a wide range of menu items like salad, sushi, and burgers.

Ascension Coffee | Located on the back side of the WestBend shopping center, the coffee shop features indoor seating and an expansive patio near the Trinity Trail and River.

HG Supply Co. | Grab a seat indoors in the AC or outside on the patio by the Trinity River. Located next to Ascension Coffee, the restaurant offers tacos, salads, sandwiches, and specialty drinks.

FTW-The Lakehouse — Pull up by car or boat at The Lakehouse on Eagle Mountain Lake. | Photo by @thelakehousefw

Eagle Mountain Lake

The Lakehouse | The restaurant offers a laid-back atmosphere where friends and family can hang out and enjoy American-style food, cold drinks, and stunning waterfront views.

Augie’s Sunset Cafe and Marina | Grab a seat on a colorful bench on the dock or inside to enjoy daily specials like happy hour Monday-Friday, 2-7 p.m.

Eagles Point at West Bay | Located at West Bay Marina, guests can enjoy American classics like nachos, sandwiches, and crawfish at the lakeside spot.

Lake Worth

The Point on Lake Worth | Pull up to the restaurant by land or water and grab an outdoor seat with breathtaking views. The American restaurant is serving classics like buffalo wings, hamburgers, fish sandwiches, and desserts.

Bookmark our waterfront dining map

Events

Thursday, April 13

Jeep Night | Thursday, Apr. 13 | 6-9 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth | Free | Jeep owners can socialize and enter raffles at this community event hosted by North Texas Jeep Club.

Friday, April 14

After Hours in the Garden | Friday, Apr. 14 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth | $18-$25 | Enjoy the beauty of the garden at night with live music, food, and drinks.
TCU Football Spring Game | Friday, Apr. 14 | 7 p.m. | Amon G. Carter Stadium, 2850 Stadium Dr., Fort Worth | Free | The No. 2 Horned Frogs will close their spring practice with a scrimmage.

Saturday, April 15

Spring Yoga Series | Saturday, April 15-Saturday, May 27 | 9-10 a.m. | The Shops at Clearfork, 5188 Monahans Ave., Fort Worth | Free | Yogis of all skill levels are invited to a yoga flow on the lawn — across from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams.
Sushi Making | Saturday, Apr. 15 | 6 p.m. | Indulge, 425 W. 3rd St., Fort Worth | $89 | Learn how to make sushi like nigiri, maki, and temaki handrolls.

Sunday, April 16

Lola’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Rummage Sale | Sunday, Apr. 16 | 1-5 p.m. | Lola’s Fort Worth, 2000 W. Berry St., Fort Worth | Free | The outdoor, pet-friendly market hosted by Honeysuckle Rose Vintage will feature food trucks, artisan vendors, and live music.

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Festival

Add to cal: MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival

Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives April 2023

It’s an event the whole family will love. | Photo by Geno Loro

Incredible art, live music, and delicious food, all on a beautiful spring day? Yes, please — and it’s happening right here in Fort Worth at the MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival.

From Thursday, April 20-Sunday, April 23, Fort Worthians are invited downtown to enjoy:

200+ juried artists (local, regional, and national)
Hundreds of performers across two different stages
Food and drinks (think: empanadas, frozen margaritas, and funnel cake)

See you there, Fort Worth.*

Learn more

News Notes

Open

Lolas Cuban Food just opened its first brick-and-mortar in Cityview Centre at 4608 Bryant Irvin Rd. The food truck opened in 2019 serving traditional Cuban cuisine like roasted pork sandwiches, rice and beans, and plantains. Stop by 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Coming Soon

Tiger Woods is bringing his mini-golf entertainment center PopStroke to The Colony, about 40 miles northeast of downtown. According to a state filing, the venue will feature 37 outdoor holes, an outdoor playground area + food and drink service. It’s expected to open at the end of the year.

Civic

City leaders will vote on a $21.4 million tourism contract to boost local sporting events and film production in a City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 25. The five-year contract with Visit Fort Worth would be about a $3 million increase from the current $18 million budget.

Active

Fort Worth Bike Sharing is celebrating its 10th birthday and you can get in on the fun. The bike-sharing service is offering free rides on Earth Day (Saturday, April 22) with code “10ANNI.” Find a bike station near you.

Eat

Burleson’s Little Brother’s Pizza is opening a second location in Alliance. The pizzeria will be about 2,300 sqft and will begin construction this week. Customers can look forward to regular + deep dish pizza, pasta, and lunch specials. (What’s Up Dallas)

Watch

The United Kingdom’s Eddie Hall — AKA the World’s Strongest Man — recently crowned Cowtown the best place for barbecue. In an interview with UK boxer Tommy Fury, the world traveler said he loved Fort Worth for its food, people, nightlife, and weather. Watch the full interview.

Announced

Season tickets are now on sale for the 2023-2024 Broadway at the Bass season, presented by PNC Bank. This season will feature Disney’s “Frozen,” “Aladdin,” Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird,” “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical,” “Mamma Mia!,” and “Hamilton.” Get season tickets.*

Finance

One card, all the perks. A $200 welcome bonus, unlimited cash back, and 0% interest into 2024 all with no annual fee almost sounds too good to be true — but this card has it all.*

Travel

What trip would be worth leaving Fort Worth? For City Editor Rebecca, it’s Switzerland — to ride a mountain coaster through the Swiss Alps. Sign up for Going to get notified when flight prices drop so you can book your dream trip and feel great about it. Join for free.

Lifestyle

🔥 The competition is heating up

Syndicate Smokedown returns to the Stockyards

The barbecue competition will feature some of the best pitmasters in the state. | Graphic provided by Syndicate Smokedown

The Syndicate Smokedown returns to the Stockyards on Saturday, April 15 with country music and mouthwatering food.

The barbecue competition will kick off at 11:30 a.m. with Texas’ top self-proclaimed pitmasters. Judges will select the top 10 winners in each category — spare ribs, chicken, and brisket — with the champion winning earnings from a $20,000 prize purse. Pitmasters have until tomorrow to register.

Aside from delicious eats, the outdoor festival will feature musical performances from the Josh Abbott Band, Kevin Fowler, The Randy Brown Show, and more.

The event will be held in the parking lot behind Riscky’s BAR-B-Q off East Exchange Avenue. Pro tip: Sign up for the Stockyards Heritage Club to receive a monthly code for free parking.

Ticket options include $175 VIP, $45 BBQ, and $35 general admission. Proceeds will benefit the Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate’s mission to provide scholarships to young livestock exhibitors.

Grab your tickets

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Rebecca

From the editor

If you haven’t made it out to Truck Yard Alliance yet, the eatery is filled will local food trucks offering everything from handheld eats to cold beverages — and now there’s a new truck on the block.

According to Community Impact, Truck Yard added its own food stand to the rotation, offering nachos and cheesesteaks. Stop by 3101 Prairie Vista Dr. with the kiddos and dogs for a fun day out.

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