THE ASHTON HOTEL-Full service, exquisite hotel in downtown Fort Worth. Exercise facilities, restaurant, and bar; Right on Main St., follow the curve to the right at the courthouse onto Houston St., left on 7th St., left on Main St,left on 6th St.-Corner of 6th and Main St.; 610 Main St. 817-332-0100.
BEST WESTERN (Fossil Creek) – Outdoor pool, free breakfast, exercise facilities; restaurants nearby; left on Main St., east on Loop 820, north on I-35W, exit Western Center Blvd. stay straight thru light, next right is Fossil Bluff Dr.; 6700 Fossil Bluff Dr. 817-847-8484.
BEST WESTERN (Lake Worth) - Outdoor pool, free breakfast, exercise facilities; restaurants nearby; left on Main St., west on Loop 820, exit Azle Ave., turn right, left on Boat Club Rd.; 3920 Boat Club Rd. 817-238-1199.
CANDLEWOOD SUITES – Exercise facilities, restaurants nearby; left on Main St., east on Loop 820, exit Beach St. turn right on Tanacross (before Beach St.) Tanacross ends at the Hotel; 5201 Endicott Ave. 817-838-8229.
COMFORT INN WESTERN CENTER – Free continental breakfast with hot waffles and burritos, free high speed internet, indoor saltwater pool and spa and fitness center, restaurants nearby. Left on Main St., east on Loop 820, north on I-35, exit Western Center and turn left onto Western Center, turn left on Old Denton Road, hotel is on the right. 6455 Old Denton Road, 817-386-5666.
COMFORT SUITES – Outdoor pool and hot-tub, exercise facility, business room, free deluxe breakfast. Each room has a microwave, refrigerator, iron and hairdryer. Left on Main, East on 820, take exit 17B toward Beach St., turn right on Endicott Ave., left onto Tanacross Dr. 3751 Tanacross Dr. 817-222-2333.
COUNTRY INN & SUITES - Left on Main St., east on Loop 820, south on I-35W to Northside Drive exit, right on Northside Drive, right on Mercado. 2200 Mercado Dr. 817-831-9200.
COURTYARD by MARRIOTT (Fossil Creek) – Outdoor pool, restaurant (breakfast only), workout room. Turn left on Main St., east on Loop 820, exit Beach St. left, turn left onto service road on north side of Loop. 3751 NE Loop 820. 817-847-0044.
COURTYARD by MARRIOTT (Downtown Blackstone) - Outdoor (heated) swimming pool, jacuzzi, exercise facilities, restaurants, bars and shopping within walking distance.Right on Main St. to downtown, follow curve to right at the courthouse onto Houston St., left on 5th St., right on Calhoun St., right on 6th St. to corner of 6th and Main St. 601 Main St. 817-885-8700.
largest hotel rooms, comp. cooked to order breakfast, comp. cocktails 5:30-7:30pm, free
internet, Starbucks, indoor heated pool and spa, fridge and microwave in all rooms. Parking is valet only ($14).
Right on Main St. to downtown, follow curve to right at the courthouse onto Houston St.,turn left on 5th, hotel will be on the right/on the corner of 5th and Commerce. 600 Commerce. 817-332-6900.
EMBASSY SUITES (DFW)– Left on Main St., right on I-820, merge on 183E/Airport Freeway toward DFW airport, exit Valley View, hotel located on the southeast corner of Valley View and Airport Freeway. 4650 W Airport Freeway 972-790-0093.
EXTENDED STAY DELUXE - Outdoor pool, exercise facilities, restaurants nearby. Fully equipped kitchen, free wireless, pet friendly. Left on Main, right on Loop 820, exit Beach St, stay straight on service road, hotel on right. 3261 NE Loop 820.817-232-1622.
THE FAIRFIELD by MARRIOTT - Turn left on Main St., east on Loop 820, exit Beach St., turn left on Beach, turn left on service road on north side of Loop 820. 3701 NE Loop 820. 817-232-5700 or 800-228-2800.
HAMPTON INN WEST - Outdoor pool, access to health club facility nearby; Complimentary continental breakfast, no restaurant or bar; Left on Main St., west on Loop 820, east on I-30, exit Cherry Lane, turn right, one block on right; Free parking. 2700 Cherry Lane. 817-560-4180.
HAMPTON INN & SUITES – All rooms are suites, complimentary hot breakfast, indoor pool, jacuzzi, fitness center, business center, high speed internet and wireless. Left on Main, east on Loop 820, exit Beach St., from far left lane, turn left under bridge and continue on access road, turn right on N. Riverside Drive, turn left on Sandshell, hotel on the left. 3850 Sandshell Drive. 817-439-8300.
HILTON FORT WORTH- This is the Last hotel President Kennedy stayed in before his assassination in Dallas, Texas. Cafe Texas open 6am-11pm; Complimentary Larry North fitness access with room key (short walking distance); Right on Main St. to downtown, follow curve to right at the courthouse onto Houston St., left on 7th St., right on Calhoun St., right on 8th St., hotel on the right; Valet or self parking $20/day. 815 Main Street817-870-2100.
HILTON GARDEN INN – Indoor/outdoor pools, jacuzzi, restaurant and bar, exercise facilities; Left on Main St., left on Meacham Blvd., continue about 2 miles, go under the bridge for I-35, then
turn right on Mercantile Plaza, hotel is on the right. 4400 N. Frwy. 817-222-0222.
HOLIDAY INN (DFW) – Outdoor swimming pool, fitness facility, laundry facility, free wireless internet. Left on Main St., east on Loop 820., merge onto 183 toward DFW Airport, exit Westpark Way/Murphy Drive, left on Murphy, right onto TX-121N service road, right on Regency, right onto Forum, right onto 183 service road, hotel on right. 3005 Airport Frwy.817-267-3181.
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES – (downtown) Comp. hot breakfast served daily, all rooms have fridge and microwave, free internet access, indoor heated pool, free parking. Right on Main St., curve right at courthouse, immediate right on Belknap, left on Henderson, right on Lancaster Avenue, hotel on left. 1111 W. Lancaster Avenue. 817-698-9595.
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS – Outdoor pool and spa, fitness facility, business office, laundry facility, free wired or wireless internet. Left on Main St., west on Loop 820, take exit 10B toward Azle Ave., left on Azle Ave., left on loop 820 service road, hotel on right. 3541 NW Loop 820. 817-624-0303.
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS – 24 hour indoor pool and jacuzzi, high speed wireless internet, deluxe continental breakfast with hot item, complimentary social hour Mon-Thur 5-7 pm. Left on Main St., east on Loop 820, north on I-35, exit Western Center Blvd., make left u-turn under I-35 bridge, hotel will be on the right on the access road. 6351 N. Freeway. 817-234-9033.
HOLIDAY INN FOSSIL CREEK – Indoor pool and hot tub, fitness center, high speed wireless internet, refrigerator and microwave in every room, 32” flat panel TV, full service restaurant and bar. Complimentary shuttle. Left on Main St., left on Meacham Blvd., left on Gemini Place, hotel will be on the left. 4635 Gemini Place. 817-624-0002.
HOMEWOOD SUITES – Outdoor pool, complimentary breakfast, complimentary social hour. Mon-Thurs. 5:30pm-7:30pm, exercise facilities. Left on Main St., east on Loop 820, exit Beach St., turn right on Beach St., turn right on Tanacross. 3701 Tanacross Dr. 817-834-7400.
HYATT PLACE(Hurst) - Free internet, check-in kiosks, comp. continental breakfast, 42” plasma TV,pool, exercise facilities. Left on Main St., east on 820, exit Precinct Line Road and turn left under bridge, turn left on Hurst Town Center Drive, hotel on the right. 1601 Hurst Town Center Drive. 817-577-3003.
HYATT PLACE (In the Historic Stockyards)-Spacious rooms, free high-speed internet, and a complimentary hot breakfast each morning. On site meeting rooms, fitness center, and swimming pool. Each room has a microwave, refrigerator, separate workspace and internet access. Right on Main St, left on E. Exchange Ave, 132 East Exchange Ave.817-626-6000.
LAQUINTA - outdoor pool; complimentary breakfast; near restaurants; left on Main St., east on Loop 820, south on I-35W, exit Meacham Blvd., turn left, hotel on the left. OR Left on Main St., turn left on Meacham Blvd., drive about 2 miles and go under I-35 bridge, then turn left onto the Northbound service road, hotel will be on the right. 4700 N. Freeway.817-222-2888.
LAQUINTA – Indoor pool and hot tub, exercise room, free wireless internet, complimentary hot breakfast, close to Northeast Mall. Left on Main St., east on 820, follow Loop 820 to the South, exit Glenview, go straight through the light and the hotel will be on the right. 653 NE Loop 820. 817-595-4442.
MARRIOTT DALLAS/FORT WORTH HOTEL AND GOLF CLUB AT CHAMPIONS CIRCLE – Adjacent to Texas Motor Speedway, state of the art health club and day spa. Full service hotel and conference center. Left on Main St., east on 820, north on I-35, take the Texas Motor Speedway exit at Hwy 114, turn left on Hwy 114, hotel will be on the left. 3300 Championship Parkway. 817-961-0800.
OMNI FORT WORTH HOTEL – Centrally located in downtown Fort Worth, featuring 614 rooms, the full-service Mokara Spa, beautifully landscaped garden, rooftop pool, indoor pool, Bob’s Steak & Chop House, Cast Iron restaurant. In the evening, have a glass of wine at Wine Thief or listen to live music in Whiskey & Rye. Right on Main St., curve to the right at the courthouse onto Houston Street, go 8 or 9 blocks, hotel will be on the right. 1300 Houston Street. 817-535-6664.
QUALITY INN -Free breakfast, gym/fitness center, swimming pool, free high-speed internet, meeting facilities, pets allowed. Left on Main St, Left on Meacham Blvd, Left onto Gemini Place.4681 Gemini Place. 817-740-1099.
RENAISSANCE WORTHINGTON HOTEL BY MARRIOTT – Indoor pool, dry sauna, exercise equipment, tennis court; Right on Main St., follow curve to right at the courthouse (Main turns into Houston St.), left on 2nd St., hotel on the left; Valet parking $16/day, complimentary self parking. 200 Main Street. 817-870-1000.
RESIDENCE INN FORT WORTH CULTURAL DISTRICT - Continental breakfast, video library, internet access, outdoor pool, tennis courts, fitness center, picnic tables and BBQ grills, kitchen or kitchenette, mini-bar and fridge. Lots of restaurants and shopping within walking distance. Right on Main St., curve to the right downtown at the courthouse, immediate right on Belknap, (Belknap will become Energy Way), make a slight right on Summit Avenue, right on 7th St., left on Stayton St., hotel will be on the right. 2500 Museum Way. 817-885-8250.
R RESIDENCE INN (Fossil Creek) – Outdoor pool, jacuzzi, exercise facilities, complimentary Hot
breakfast 7 days a week, complimentary social hour Mon-Thurs. 5:30pm-7pm, lounge. Left on Main St., east on Loop 820, exit Beach St., from far left lane, curve left under the bridge and stay on access road. Hotel will be on the right. 5801 Sandshell Blvd. 817-439-1300.
RESIDENCE INN (University Drive) - Outdoor pool, whirlpool, sport court, running track; complimentary continental breakfast, complimentary happy hour with buffet Mon.-Thu. 5pm-7pm; Left on Main St., west on Loop 820, east on I-30, exit University Dr., turn right on University, hotel on left 1/4 mile; Free parking. 1701 S. University Drive. 817-870-1011.
SHERATON FORT WORTH HOTEL AND SPA – Located in the commercial and hospitality sector less than a block from the Fort Worth Convention Center and across the street from the Water Gardens. Newly updated in 2010 with 32” flat panel HD TV, high-speed internet, complimentary breakfast and evening hors d’oeuvres with cocktails, fitness center and spa with yoga room and Pilates studio. Right on Main St., curve right onto Houston, left on 7th, right on Commerce, hotel will be on the left. Valet parking $18 per night – self park $12 per night. 1701 Commerce Street. 817-335-7000.
STAYBRIDGE SUITES – (Extended stay hotel) Outdoor pool and gazebo, fitness center, Sundowner Reception 3 nights a week (complimentary beer, wine & hors d’oeuvres). All suites have refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, coffee maker, complimentary hot breakfast buffet, pets allowed, complimentary laundry facilities. Left on Main St., west on Loop 820, take exit 5A to Clifford Street, turn right on Clifford Street, turn left on Clifford Center Drive. 229 Clifford Center Drive. 817-717-8044.
STOCKYARDS HOTEL - In the heart of the historic Stockyards; Booger Red’s Restaurant open weekdays 6:30am-10pm, weekends 6:30am-11pm, saloon open weekdays 11am-11pm, weekends 11am-1am; Right on Main St., left on Exchange Ave., hotel on the left; Valet parking $8/day. 109 E. Exchange. 817-625-6427.
SUPER 8 MOTEL – Outdoor pool, indoor spa, restaurants nearby. Left on Main St., right on Loop 820, exit Beach St. 5225 N. Beach St. 817-222-0892.
TOWN PLACE SUITES – Outdoor pool, exercise room, complimentary happy hour, complimentary hot breakfast, full stainless kitchen, free wireless internet. Right on Main St., at the courthouse downtown, turn left onto Bluff Street, right on Elm Street, right on E. Belknap, hotel will be on the right. 805 East Belknap, 817-332-6300.
DOWNTOWN PRIVATE CLUBS
CITY CLUB - Right on Main St., follow curve to right at the courthouse onto Houston St., turn left on 3rd St., located in City Center II, 3rd floor, at corner of 3rd St and Commerce; 301 Commerce. 878-4000.
FORT WORTH CLUB - Right on Main St., follow curve to right at the courthouse onto Houston St., right on 6th St., left on Lamar, left on 7th St.; Building and parking garage on left after Taylor St. 306 W. 7th St. 336-7211.
PETROLEUM CLUB - Right on Main St., follow curve to right at the courthouse onto Houston St., left on W. 7th St., Continental Plaza building on left at corner of 7th St. and Main St., 39th and 40th floors. 777 Main St. 335-7571.
MAJOR DOWNTOWN OFFICE BUILDINGS
BURNETT PLAZA - Right on Main St., follow curve to right at the courthouse onto Houston St., right on 9th St., follow curve to 10th St., right on Cherry St., building on the right. 801 Cherry St.
CITY CENTER - D. R. HORTON TOWER – The taller of the two towers, its addresses are Calhoun Street and Commerce Street. Right on Main St., curve right at the courthouse onto Houston St., left on Weatherford, the towers will be straight ahead.
CITY CENTER – WELLS FARGO TOWER –The shorter of the two towers, its addresses are Commerce St., East 1st Street., East 2nd Street, and Main St. Right on Main St, curve right at the courthouse onto Houston St., left on
Weatherford, the towers will be straight ahead.
FEDERAL BUILDING - Right on Main St., follow curve to right at the courthouse onto Houston St., right on 9th St., follow curve to 10th St., right on Taylor St., building on the right.
FORT WORTH CONVENTION CENTER - Right on Main St., follow curve to right at the courthouse onto Houston St., go 10 blocks, convention center on the left. Parking on the right.
884-2222.
FORT WORTH MUNICIPAL BUILDING (CITY HALL) - Right on Main St., follow curve to right at the courthouse onto Houston St., right on 9th St., left on Throckmorton, building on the right at the corner of 10th St. and Throckmorton; Park in free lot south of building. 1000 Throckmorton. 871-6000.
RESTAURANTS
AMERICAN
APPLEBEE’S – Great salads, burgers, sandwiches. Left on Main, west on 820, exit Jacksboro Hwy and turn right. Restaurant will be on the left. Open 11am-midnight every day. 6301 Lake Worth Blvd. 817-237-9344. OR at 945 N. Saginaw Blvd. 817-306-3680. (left on Main St., continue north about 4.4 miles, restaurant is on the left)
BENNIGAN’S – American fare, Irish hospitality. Fire grilled burgers, sandwiches, salads, fish and steaks. Left on Main St., west on Loop 820, continue about 2 miles, exit Jacksboro Hwy and turn right. Jacksboro Hwy becomes Lake Worth Blvd. Restaurant will be on the left side of street. 6535 Lake Worth Blvd. 817-237-5200.
B J’s BREWHOUSE – Handcrafted beers, deep dish pizzas, salads, sandwiches, pastas, steaks, baby back ribs and so much more. Left on Main St., east on Loop 820, north on I-35, continue 4.5 miles, exit Heritage Trace Parkway, turn right on Prairie Vista Drive, turn right on Sage Meadow Trail, restaurant is on the right. Sun-Thurs 11 a.m. to midnight, Fri-Sat 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. 9401 Sage Meadow Trail. 817-750-0005.
CHEDDAR’S CASUAL CAFÉ – Sandwiches, soups, salads, burgers, chicken fried steak, chicken pot pie, steaks, ribs. Sun-Thurs 11 a.m.to 10 p.m., Fri-Sat 11 a.m.to 11 p.m.Left on Main St., east on Loop 820, north on I-35, exit Heritage Trace Parkway, take the second right onto Texas Sage Trail, restaurant is on the left. 2801 Texas Sage Trail817-741-7800.
CHILI’S – (Fossil Creek) - Great fajitas, nachos, chicken tacos, appetizers, burgers, salads and a “guiltless” low-fat menu. Open Sun-Thurs 10:45-11pm, Fri-Sat 10:45-midnight. Left on Main, east on 820, north on I-35, exit Western Center, restaurant will be on the right. 6350 N. Freeway. 817-232-5515.
CHILI’S – (Lake Worth) - Great fajitas, nachos, chicken tacos, appetizers, burgers, salads and a “guiltless” low-fat menu. Open Sun-Thurs 10:45-11pm. Fri-Sat 10:45-midnight. Left on Main, west on 820, exit Jacksboro Hwy and turn right. Restaurant will be on the right. 6536 Lake Worth Blvd. 817-237-0956.
COWTOWN DINER – Hearty familiar foods with a culinary twist. Breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner – from casseroles to meatloaf, chicken pot pie and salads and sandwiches. Mon-Thurs 8am-9pm, Fri 8am-10pm, Sat 7am-10pm, Sun 7am-4pm. Right on Main St., curve right at the courthouse, left on Weatherford St., right on Main St., restaurant will be on the left. 350 Main Street. 817-332-9555.
DUBLIN SQUARE – Part sports bar, part pub. Patrons enjoy sporting events, live music, great food, and specially selected import draughts. Burgers, nachos, wings, sandwiches and salads. Open daily 11am-2am. Left on Main St., right (east) on Loop 820, left (north) on I-35, exit Western Center Blvd, turn right on Fossil Bluff Drive. 817-306-7312.
FLIPS PATIO GRILL – Chicken fried steak, burgers, sandwiches and salads. Left on Main St., east on Loop 820, north on I-35, exit Western Center and continue on access road, turn right on Fossil Bluff Drive, restaurant will be on the right. 6613 Fossil Bluff. 817-847-4424.
JASON’S DELI – Sandwiches, soups, salads, cheese and fruit. Left on Main St., east on Loop 820, north on I-35, exit Heritage Trace Parkway, turn into Jason’s at the first entrance to the shopping center.
BARBECUE
ANGELO’S BBQ - Famous BBQ spot, even without the sawdust on the floor; brisket, sausage, ham, ribs after 3pm, platters after 4:30pm; open Mon.-Sat. 11am-10pm; Right on Main St., right on North Side Dr. (North Side Dr. becomes University Dr.), left on White Settlement, one half mile on right (TWENTY MINUTE DRIVE); Cash or local checks - No credit cards; 2533 White Settlement.
332-0357.
COOPER’S BBQ – Old time pit BBQ, large main dining area as well as an indoor/outdoor patio with a view of downtown Fort Worth’s skyline. “It’s all about the meat, y’all!”Right on Main St., turn left on Stockyards Blvd and the restaurant will be on the left. 301 Stockyards Blvd, 817-626-6464.
DICKEYS BBQ – left on Main St., right on I-820E, Exit Blue Mound Rd. turn right, Restaurant is on your Left.; 1000 NE Loop 820,817-289-0027.
RISCKY’S BBQ - Great BBQ; Stockyards Station 817-626-7777 - open Sun & Mon 11am-9pm, Tues-Thur 11am-10pm, Fri & Sat 11am-11pm. 300 Main St. downtown 817-877-3306 -
open Sun & Mon 11am-9pm, Tues-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri & Sat 11am-midnight.
SHADY OAK BARBEQUE – Open Sun-Thu 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11am-10pm; Visa, MC, AmEx; 8628 Hwy 80W 817-244-7460.
SPRING CREEK BARBECUE - open Sun.-Thu. 11am-9pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-10pm; V,MC,AX credit cards; 8628 Hwy 80W.817-244-7460. OR 6701 Lake Worth Blvd. 817-238-9210.
TEXAS PIT BBQ– Amazing BBQ!Daily Specials; Open Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Closed on Sunday; Left on Main St., (approx 2.3 miles) Large Yellow Smiley Face on Left is the PIT; 324 S. Saginaw Blvd. 817-847-0400.
BREAKFAST
COLONIAL HOUSE - Good breakfast, lunch; open Mon.-Thu. & Sat-Sun. 5:30am-3pm, Fri. 5:30am-8pm; Right on Main St., on left just past the first light; V,MC credit cards. 3820 N. Main St.817-624-1262.
CRACKER BARREL - Home style cooking, chicken fried steak, veggies; open Sun.-Thu. 6am-10pmFri.-Sat. 6am-11pm; Left on Main St., east on Loop 820, south on I-35W, exit Meacham Blvd. and turn right to Gemini Place just past McDonald’s, turn right; V,MC,DISC,AX credit cards; 4691 Gemini Place.817-624-8050.
ESPERANZA’S – Mexican style breakfast. Right on Main St., Left on 22nd St., Restaurant in on the Right. Open 6am to 7pm every day. 2122 N Main St.817-626-5770.
IHOP (east) - Good variety, breakfast served anytime; Open 24 hrs.; Left on Main St., east on Loop 820, Beach St. exit, restaurant on right.
IHOP (west) - Good variety, breakfast served anytime; Open 24 hrs.; Left on Main St., west on Loop 820, Quebec St. exit, right on Quebec St., restaurant on right; 5920 Quebec St.817-237-2894.
OUR PLACE – “Real home cooking” that boasts the best chicken fried steak in the metroplex,great omelets, more than 30 homemade soups, meatloaf, and pies made from scratch. Left on Main St., right (east) on Loop 820, left (north) on I-35, exit Basswood and turn right, left on Beach, restaurant will be on the right.7420 N. Beach St., 817-514-0033.
BURGERS
FRED’S TEXAS CAFÉ – Since 1978 Fred’s has been known for its outstanding, award-winning burgers. Served on a very casual covered patio complete with live music, you will not be disappointed. Tues-Sat 10:30am-midnight. Sun 10:30am-9pm (ish). Closed Mondays. Right on Main St., right on North Side Drive (becomes University Drive), continue on University Drive, left on 7th St, right on Currie Street, Fred’s will be on the left. 915 Currie Street. 817-332-0083.
IN-N-OUT BURGER (University) – Open 10:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. (Fri and Sat till 1:30 a.m.) Right on Main St., right on North Side Drive (becomes University Drive), left on 7th St. In-n-Out will be on the left. 2900 W. 7th. 800-786-1000.
IN-N-OUT BURGER – (Lake Worth) - Open 10:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. (Fri and Sat till 1:30 a.m.) Left on Main St., west on Loop 820, exit Quebec Street and turn right. In n Out will be on the right hand side of the street. 5916 Quebec Street. 800-786-1000.
JAKE’S – Great burgers in a casual atmosphere. Located in Sundance Square in downtown Fort Worth. The sweet potato fries and shakes are a treat. Right on Main St., follow curve at the courthouse onto Houston St., turn left on 3rd St., turn right on Main St., Jake’s will be on the left. 515 North Main Street. 817-332-JAKE (5253).
KINCAID’S – Established in 1946, Kincaid’s claims they have “The Perfect Burger.” From old-fashioned hamburgers to chicken sandwiches, hot dogs and shakes, they serve with a “down-home, laid-back attitude.”1. 4901 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-732-2881 – right on Main St., right on North Side Drive (becomes University Drive), continue on University Drive, right on Camp Bowie, restaurant will be on the left.(20 minute drive)2. 3124 Texas Sage Trail 817-750-3200. Left on Main St., right or east on Loop 820, left or north on I-35, exit Heritage Trace Parkway and turn left, turn right on Texas Sage Trail.
SMASH BURGER –Juicy burgers, made just how you want! Chicken sandwiches, veggie burger, salads, hot dogs and Haagen –Dazs shakes. Open 10 am to 10 pm. Left on Main St., west on Loop 820, east on I-30, exit University Drive and go right (south), restaurant will be on the left. 1605 S. University Drive.
STAR CAFÉ – Great for lunch specializing in burgers and chicken fried steak in the historic Stockyards. Right on Main, right on Exchange Ave., restaurant will be on the left. 111 W. Exchange Avenue. 817-624-8701.
CHINESE
CHINA GATE - Szechuan and Mandarin; open Sun.-Sat. 11am-10pm; Left on Main St., west on Loop 820, Jacksboro Hwy. (west) exit, turn right past first light into shopping center; 6302 Lake Worth Blvd.238-8368.
GREAT WALL OF CHINA – Gourmet Chinese Food buffet; left on Main (4.3miles), restaurant is on left; open Mon-Thu 11am-4pm Lunch and 4pm-9:30 Dinner, Fri-Sun 11am-10:30pm. 1029 N Saginaw Blvd. 817-232-1188.
PANDA EXPRESS – Gourmet Chinese Food To Go; Sun-Thu 11am-9pm; Fri-Sat 11am-9:30pm; left on Main St. (4.4miles), Restaurant on Left; 1149 N Saginaw Blvd. 682-286-1392.
PEI WEI- Convenient, relaxing and stylish Asian diner at Montgomery Plaza. Right on Main St., right on North Side Drive.(becomes University Drive), left on 7th St., Montgomery Plaza and restaurant will be on the left. 2600 West 7th, Suite 101. 817-806-9950.
PF CHANGS (Downtown) – A China bistro, appetizers, soups and salads, traditional dishes, vegetarian plates, chicken and duck, seafood, meats, noodles, meins, and rice and desserts; Open Sun-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm; Right on Main St., Main turns into Houston, turn right on 4th Street, next light is Throckmorton, PF Changs is on your left. 400 Throckmorton 817-840-2450 (10 min drive).
SESAME GRILL (LakeWorth) – Chinese Buffet, Sushi, and Teriyaki; left on Main St., left on N820W, exit 10B toward Azle Ave., turn right on Azle Ave., left on Boat Club Rd., restaurant is on Left. 3980 Boat Club Rd. 817-238-1888.
SZECHUAN CHINESE RESTAURANT - Szechuan style menu, very good; open Sun.-Sat. 11am-10pm; Left on Main St., west on Loop 820, east on I-30, Horne St. exit, turn right, right on Locke Ave. at first light (TWENTY MINUTE DRIVE); All major credit cards accepted. 5712 Locke Ave.
817-738-7300.
CONTINENTAL(Dinner reservations recommended)
CAFÉ ASHTON – Award winning continental cuisine located in the beautiful Ashton Hotel. Highly recommended; serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner; 7 days a week from 8am-9pm; all major credit cards accepted; reservations recommended; 610 main St.817-332-0100.
LA MADELEINE FRENCH BAKERY AND CAFE - Fantastic bread, soup, salad. pastry, rosemary roasted chicken; reservations not necessary; Left on Main St., west on Loop 820, east on I-30, Ridglea/Ridgmar exit, turn right, right on Camp Bowie Blvd., one block on right (TWENTY MINUTE DRIVE); 6140 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-732-4655. Reservations not required.
SAINT EMILION – right on Main St., right on Northside Drive, Northside Drive becomes University, right on West 7th St.; 3617 West 7th St. 817-737-2781.( TWENTY MINUTE DRIVE).
DOWNTOWN RESTAURANTS
(10-15 MINUTE DRIVE TO DOWNTOWN)
BOB’S STEAK & CHOPHOUSE – For the best in steak, lobster, veal, lamb, duck, shrimp, and Maryland crab cakes. Open Mon-Thur 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm. Located in the Omni Fort Worth Hotel. Right on Main St., follow curve to the right at the courthouse onto Houston Street, hotel will be on the right. 1300 Houston Street. 817-350-4100. Reservations recommended.
THE CAPITAL GRILLE – Offering elegant dining for lunch and dinner where the steaks are slowly dry aged and the seafood is fresh daily. Seared tenderloin, cedar plank salmon, dry aged porterhouse, double cut lamb rib chops, broiled fresh lobster and grilled swordfish are just a few fine selections. Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30-3pm, Dinner Mon-Thurs 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm, Sun 4pm-9pm, Lounge daily 11:30-close. Right on Main St., curve right at the courthouse, left on 3rd, right on Main St., restaurant will be on the right. 800 Main Street. 817-348-9200. (valet parking after 5pm, Carter Burgess garage at 7th and Commerce $1.50/half hour).
CORNER BAKERY – Freshly made sandwiches on fresh baked breads, homemade soups and chili,
variety of fresh salads. Mon-Fri 6:30am-7pm, Sat 7am-7pm, Sun 7am-5pm. Right on Main St., curve to the right downtown at the courthouse onto Houston St., left on 5th, right on Calhoun, right on 6th, right on Main St., restaurant will be on the right. 615 Main Street. 817-870-4991.
COWTOWN DINER – Hearty familiar foods with a culinary twist. Breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner – from casseroles to meatloaf, chicken pot pie and salads and sandwiches. Mon-Thurs 8am-9pm, Fri 8am-10pm, Sat 7am-10pm, Sun 7am-4pm. Right on Main St., curve right at the courthouse, left on Weatherford St., right on Main St., restaurant will be on the left. 350 Main Street. 817-332-9555.
DADDY JACK’S – Specializing in seafood, steaks, and pasta; Lunch Mon-Sat 11am-2pm; Dinner Sun-Thu 5pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm; all major credit cards accepted; right on Main St., follow the curve at the right of the courthouse onto Houston St., right on 4th, right on Throckmorton, corner of 3rd and Throckmorton St.; 353 Throckmorton. 817-332-2477.
DEL FRISCO’S DOUBLE EAGLE STEAK HOUSE - Steak, lobster, veal and fish; cigar friendly; upscale atmosphere; Open Mon.-Thu. 5pm-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 5pm-11pm, closed Sun.; Right on Main St., follow curve to right at the courthouse onto Houston St., left on7th St., right on Main St.; All major credit cards accepted; 812 Main St.877-3999. Reservations recommended.
GRACE – Upscale, modern American classics boasting a seasonal, organic menu with entrees ranging in diversity from scallops to steaks. Enjoy cocktails on the heated terrace or view downtown happenings from the floor to ceiling views inside. Mon-Thurs seating available 4pm-9:30 pm. Fri-Sat seating available 4pm-10pm; bar open longer hours. Closed Sunday. Reservations recommended. Right on Main St., follow curve to the right at the courthouse, left on 5th, right on Main Street, restaurant on the left side of the street between 6th and 7th Streets.777 Main Street. 817-877-3388.
MI COCINA – Enchiladas, fajitas, and wonderful crunchy tacos, great place for Tex-Mex lovers. Open Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm; All major credit cards accepted; Right on Main St. into Downtown, Main turns into Houston St., Left on 3rd St., Right on Main St., Restaurant is located on Main between 4th and 5th St. 509 Main St.817-877-3600.
PICCHI PACCHI – casual Italian Food Restaurant; right on Main St., follow Main St around curve into downtown, Main St. turns into Houston St., turn left on 5th St., restaurant is on the corner of 5th and Main St. 817-870-2222.
PIZZERIA UNO - Chicago style pizza; open Sun.-Thu. 11am-11pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-1am; All major cards accepted; 300 Houston St.817-885-8667.
PF CHANGS – A china Bistro, appetizers, soups and salads, traditional dishes, vegetarian plates, chicken and duck, seafood, meats, noodles, meins, and rice and desserts; Open Sun-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm; Right on Main St., Main turns into Houston, turn right on 4th Street, next light is Throckmorton, PF Changs is on your left. 400 Throckmorton. 817-840-2450.
RAZOO’S - Cajun cuisine; open Sun.-Wed. 11am-11pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-2am, live band Thu.8pm-midnight &Fri.-Sat. 10pm-1:30am; V,MC,DISC,AX,DINERS CLUB credit cards; 318 Main St.
817-429-7009.
REATA - Cowboy cuisine; chili rellenos, T-bones, chicken fried steak, ribeye; Open Mon.-Fri. 11am-2:30pm for lunch & 5:00pm-10:30pm for dinner; Sat.-Sun. 11am-10:30pm; Right on Main St., follow curve to right at the courthouse onto Houston St., the restaurant will be on the right. V,MC,AX credit cards;310 Houston Street. 817-336-1009.
RISCKY’S BBQ - Great BBQ; In Stockyards Station and 300 Main St. (Downtown); open Mon.-Thu. 11am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-midnight, Sun. (Stockyards) noon-10pm, (Downtown) noon-9pm300 Main Street. 817-626-7777 or 817-877-3306.
RUTH’S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE – Fine dining at its best! Superb steaks, seafood, lamb chops in a quiet, relaxed atmosphere. The side dishes are extraordinary and the wine list is very extensive. If you’re looking for a steak in Fort Worth, you cannot go wrong with Ruth’s Chris. Mon-Thu 5pm-
10pm; Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm; Sunday 5pm-9:30pm – lounge opens daily at 4:30. Right on Main St., curve to the right at the courthouse onto Houston, turn left on 7th St., turn right on Main St., restaurant on the left side of the street on the 1st floor of the Hilton Fort Worth – valet parking available for $5. 813 Main Street. 817-348-0080. Reservations recommended.
TAVERNA – Authentic Italian fare from pan seared sea bass to delicate pasta and fabulous risotto. Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 10am-10pm. Right on Main St., curve right at the courthouse onto Houston St., right on 4th St., right on Throckmorton St., restaurant will be on the left. 450 Throckmorton Street817-885-7502.
TEXAS DE BRAZIL – A unique and exciting dining experience; skewers of beef, lamb, and chicken grilled to perfection and brought to your table to be carved, extravagant gourmet salad bar, fried bananas, rosemary potatoes and Brazilian cheese bread; Lunch Mon-Fri 11am-2pm; Dinner Sun-Sat 5pm-10:30pm; reservations recommended;
all major credit cards accepted; 101 N. Houston St.817-882-9500.
FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS
ARBY’S (BlueMound Rd) – Left on Main St., East on 820, Exit Blue Mound Rd., Turn Right on Blue Mound and Restaurant is on your Left. 817-626-8659.
CHICK-FIL-A (LakeWorth) – Left on Main St., West on N Loop 820, Exit Jacksboro Hwy/199W, turn right on Jacksboro Hwy, ¼ mile down on right. Open 6am-10pm, closed Sundays. 87-237-7779.
CHICKEN EXPRESS (BlueMound Rd) – Left on Main St., East on 820, Exit Blue Mound Rd., Turn Right on Blue Mound and Restaurant is on your Left. 10:30am-10pm817-324-9292.
JACK IN THE BOX (Saginaw) – Left on Main St.(2.6miles), restaurant is on the left. 817-847-1984.
KFC/TACO BELL (BlueMound Rd) – Left on Main St., East on 820, Exit Blue Mound Rd., Turn Right on Blue Mound and Restaurant is on the left. 817-740-1221.
LONG JOHN SILVERS/A&W ROOTBEER (Saginaw) - Left on Main St.(3.8miles), restaurant is on the left.
MCDONALDS (BlueMound Rd) - Left on Main St., East on 820, Exit Blue Mound Rd., Turn Right on Blue Mound and Restaurant is on your Right. Open Mon-Fri 24 hrs; Sat-Sun 6am-11pm 817-625-6441.
QUIZNO’S (Saginaw) - Left on Main St.(4.4miles), restaurant is on the left. Open Mon-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 12-8pm; 817-232-4888.
SCHLOTZSKY’S (Beach St) – Left on Main, East on 820E, exit Beach St. turn Left, restaurant is on the right; 817-428-6448.
SONIC (Saginaw) - Left on Main St.(4.5,miles), restaurant is on the left. 817-232-2752
SUBWAY (Saginaw) - Left on Main St.(3.5miles), restaurant is on the left.
SUBWAY (BlueMound Rd) – Left on Main St., East on 820, Exit Blue Mound Rd., Turn Left on Blue Mound and Restaurant is on your Left; Open 9am-11pm; 682-286-1010.
TACO BELL / KFC (BlueMound Rd) - Left on Main St., East on 820, Exit Blue Mound Rd., Turn Right on Blue Mound and Restaurant is on your Left; Open Sun-Thu 10am-12am, Fri-Sat 10am-2am; 817-740-1221.
TACO BUENO (Beach St) - Left on Main, East on 820E, exit Beach St. turn Left, restaurant is on the right; 817-427-9483.
TACO CASA (Saginaw) - Left on Main St.(2 miles), restaurant is on the left; Open 10am-11pm and till midnight on Fri and Sat; 817-232-1528.
WENDY’S (BlueMound Rd) - Left on Main St., East on 820, Exit Blue Mound Rd., Turn Right on Blue Mound and Restaurant is on the left.
WENDY’S (Saginaw) - Left on Main St.(4.6 miles), restaurant is on the left 817-232-4412.
WHATABURGER (BlueMound Rd) - Open 24hrs; left on Main St, East on Loop 820, exit Blue
Mound Rd., Restaurant is on the right 817-626-4953.
GERMAN
EDELWEISS - German sausage, saurbraten, jager schnitzel, Vienna schnitzel, sauerkraut, spatzel; open Tue.-Thu. 4pm-10:30pm, Fri. 4pm-11pm, Sat. 5pm-11pm; live band Fri & Sat; Left on Main St., west on Loop 820, east on I-30, south on Hwy 183 to the traffic circle (TWENTY MINUTE DRIVE); 3801-A Southwest Blvd. 817-738-5934.
HOME COOKING
BABE’S CHICKEN DINNER HOUSE – HomeCooking served Homestyle. Chicken Fried Steak or Fried Chicken served with homestyle sides of Mashed Potatoes, Creamy Gravy, Green Salad, Grandma’s Corn, and Biscuits. Open Mon-Fri for Lunch 11am-2pm and for Dinner 5pm-9pm, Open all day Sat and Sun 11am-9pm; Left on Main St., right on 820E, North on I-35W, Exit 65 toward TX-170E, stay straight toward North Frwy., Turn right on Alliance Gateway, Left on 377, right on Main St., Left on Oak St. 104 North Oak, Roanoke. 817-491-2900 (TWENTY MINUTE DRIVE).
COLONIAL HOUSE - Good breakfast, lunch; open Mon.-Thu. & Sat-Sun. 5:30am-3pm, Fri. 5:30am-8pm; Right on Main St., on left just past the first light; V,MC credit cards. 3820 N. Main St.817-624-1262.
CRACKER BARREL - Home style cooking, chicken fried steak, veggies; open Sun.-Thu. 6am-10pmFri.-Sat. 6am-11pm; Left on Main St., east on Loop 820, south on I-35W, exit Meacham Blvd. and turn right to Gemini Place just past McDonald’s, turn right; V,MC,DISC,AX credit cards; 4691 Gemini Place.817-624-8050.
LUBY’S CAFETERIA - OpenMon.-Fri. 10:30am-2:30pm & 4pm-8pm, Sat.-Sun. 10:15am-8pmLeft on Main St, east on Loop 820, exit Beach Street, left on Beach St, left on service road, restaurant on right.V, MC, DISC credit cards; 3801 NE Loop 820.817-232-5400.
OUR PLACE – “Real home cooking” that boasts the best chicken fried steak in the metroplex,great omelets, more than 30 homemade soups, meatloaf, and pies made from scratch. Open Mon-Thurs and Sat and Sun 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fri 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Left on Main St., right (east) on Loop 820, left (north) on I-35, exit Basswood and turn right, left on Beach, restaurant will be on the right.7420 N. Beach St., 817-514-0033.
ITALIAN
BOSTON’S – Great pizza, pasta dishes, salads, sandwiches, nachos and wings. Open every day of the week 11am-2am. Left on Main St., east on Loop 820, north on I-35, exit Western Center, turn left at light under the bridge, turn left on access road, restaurant will be on the right. 6501 N. Freeway. 817-232-3400.
FIRESIDE PIES – Outstanding artisan pizzas made in hot wood-fired ovens, hand cut pasta, market fresh salads, craveable appetizers, housemade desserts, fine wines, craft beers and scratch cocktails. Right on Main St., right on North Side Drive (becomes University Drive), left on W. 7th
Street, right on Norwood Street, left on Crockett Street, restaurant will be on the right. 2949 Crockett Street. 817-769-3590.
LA PIAZZA – Family owened and operated; authentic gourmet Italian; Lunch Sun-Sat 11am-2pm; Dinner 5pm-10:30pm 7 days a week; all major credit cards accepted; turn left onto Main St., west on Loop 820, east on I-30, exit University Dr. and head south (right) –restaurant will be in the University Park shopping center on the right; 1600 S. University Dr. 817-334-0000 (TWENTY MINUTE DRIVE).
MACARONI GRILL - Pasta, shrimp, authentic Italian (healthy side); Open Sun.-Thu. 11am-10pm,Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pm; Right on Main St., right on North Side Dr. (North Side Dr. becomes University Dr.), follow University Dr. south to I-30, just south of I-30 on left. 1501 S. University Dr.817-336-6676.
MACARONI GRILL – Same Menu and hours as above; left on Main St., east on Loop 820, north on I-35W, exit Western Center Blvd. 6300 N. Frwy. 817-306-9722.
THE OLIVE GARDEN – Delicious Italian entrees served in the spirit of Italian generosity open Sun-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm. Left on Main St., east on Loop 820, north on I-35, exit Heritage Trace Parkway, turn right on Prairie Vista, turn right on Sage Meadow Trail, turn right on Rain Lily Trail, restaurant is on the left.9333 Rain Lily Trail. 817-750-0800.
PATRIZIO’S – Traditional Italian family fare but refreshed with more modern approaches. Pasta, pizza and salads. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Right on Main St., right on North Side Drive (becomes University Drive) left on 7th St., right on Currie, right on Crockett St., restaurant will be on the right. 2932 Crockett Street. 817-698-0003.
PIZZERIA UNO - Chicago style Pizza; open Sun.-Thu. 11am-11pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-1am; Right on Main St., follow curve to right at the courthouse onto Houston St., on your right next to AMC movie theater. All major credit cards accepted. 300 Houston St.817-885-8667.
ZIO’S ITALIAN KITCHEN – Classic Italian fare, family oriented atmosphere; open Sun-Thur 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm; all major credit cards accepted; left on Main St., east on Loop 820, north on I-35W, exit Western Center Blvd.; 6631 Fossil Bluff Dr. 817-232-3632.
LATE NIGHT RESTAURANTS
DENNY’S - Open 24 hrs.; Left on Main St., east on Loop 820 to, north on I-35W, exit Western Center Blvd; 6480 I-35 West. 817-847-1939.
IHOP (east) - Good variety, breakfast served anytime; Open 24 hrs.; Left on Main St., east on Loop 820, Beach St. exit, restaurant on right.
IHOP (west) - Good variety, breakfast served anytime; Open 24 hrs.; Left on Main St., west on Loop 820, Quebec St. exit, right on Quebec St., restaurant on right; 5920 Quebec St.817-237-2894.
TACO BELL - Open Sun.-Thu. 9:30am-midnight,Fri.-Sat. 9:30am-3am; Right on Main St. about 3/4 mile, restaurant on left. Cash, travelers checks;Main St. 817-625-8313.
WAFFLE HOUSE (Blue Mound Rd) – Open 24 hrs,; left on Main St., East on Loop 820, exit Blue Mound Road, left on Blue Mound, restaurant is on the left.
WAFFLE HOUSE - Open 24 hrs.; Left on Main St., west on Loop 820, exit west on Jacksboro Hwy.; Turn right (west); restaurant at corner of Jacksboro Hwy. and Boat Club Rd. Cash only.817-237-4091.
WHATABURGER (BlueMound Rd) - Open 24hrs.; left on Main St., East on Loop 820, exit Blue Mound Rd., Restaurant is on the right 817-626-4953.
WHATABURGER (Lake Worth) - Open 24 hrs.; Left on Main St., west on Loop 820, exit east on Jacksboro Hwy; restaurant on left Jacksboro Hwy. All major credit cards accepted, ATM cards, Cash.817-237-8271.
MEXICAN
BLUE MESA – Best brunch in town! Amazing blue corn enchiladas, sweet corn cake (cornbread dish), Adobe Pie, Blue Crab and Shrimp Enchiladas, Blue Corn Chile Relleno, Churrascaritas. Left on Main St., west on Loop 820, east on I-30, exit University Drive and turn right (south), restaurant is in the University Plaza on the right. 1600 S. University Drive. 817-332-6372.
CHUY’S – Traditional Tex-Mex featuring the fully loaded nacho car and $3.75 house margaritas and the Chuy’s
famous décor. Right on Main St., right on North Side Drive (becomes University Drive), left on 7th St., restaurant will be on the right. 2401 West 7th Street, Suite 110. 817-332-2489.
EL PASEO - Fajitas, Mexican style chicken dishes, steak ranchero, carne asada; open Tue.-Thu. 11am-9pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-10pm, Sun. 11am-9pm; Left on Main St., west on Loop 820, east on Jacksboro Hwy. (199), one half mile on left; All major credit cards accepted; 5436 Jacksboro Hwy.817-625-9755.
EL RANCHO GRANDE - General Tex-Mex menu; open Mon.-Thu. 11am-9pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-10pm; Right on Main St., on left at corner of Central; All major credit cards accepted; 1400 N. Main St.817-624-9206.
ESPERANZA’S – Mexican style breakfast.Right on Main St., Left on 22nd St., Restaurant in on the Right. Open 6am to 7pm everyday. 2122 N Main St.817-626-5770.
JOE T GARCIA’S - A classic, fiesta atmosphere, family style dinners; open Mon.-Thu. 11am-2pm, 5pm-10:30pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-10:30pm, Sun. 11am-10pm; Right on Main St., left on 22nd St., then one block; No credit cards; 2201 N. Commerce St.817-626-4356.
LOS VAQUEROS - Carne asada, chimichangas, fajitas triple delight (beef, chicken, shrimp); open Sun. 11am-9pm, Mon.-Thu. 11am-9pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pm; Right on Main St., on the right past 28th St.; Visa,MC,AmEx credit cards only; 2629 N. Main St.817-624-1511.
MERCADO JUAREZ - open Sun.-Thu. 11am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pm; All major credit cards accepted; Left on Main St., East on I-820, Exit South on I-35 / US-287, Exit Northside Dr., Restaurant is on your right; 1651 E. Northside Drive.817-838-8285.
MEXICAN INN CAFÉ (downtown/White Settlement) - Traditional Mexican Food Since 1936; Right on Main St., Right on Northside Dr., Left on Jacksboro Hwy., Restaurant is on Left just before White Settlement Rd. 612 N. Henderson St. 817-336-2164 (TWENTY MINUTE DRIVE).
MEXICAN INN CAFÉ (Lakeworth) - Traditional Mexican Food Since 1936; Left on Main St., west on Loop 820, exit Jacksboro Hwy (199/Lake Worth Blvd) and turn right (west). Mexican Inn will be on the left side of the street. 6709 Lake Worth Blvd. 817-237-7691.
MI COCINA (downtown) – Enchiladas, Fajitas, and Wonderful Crunchy Tacos, Great place for Tex-Mex Lovers. Open Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm; All major credit cards accepted; Right on Main St. into Downtown, Main turns into Houston St., Left on 3rd St., Right on Main St., Restaurant is located on Main between 4th and 5th St. 509 Main St.817-877-3600. (TWENTY MINUTE DRIVE).
MI COCINA (I-30 and Hulen/Chapel Hill) – left on Main St., west on Loop 820, east on I-30, exit Hulen St., Mi Cocina will be on the right in the shopping center area. You will see it on the right as you’re exiting I-30. 4601 West Freeway. 817-569-1444.
PAPPASITOS – Famous for their fajitas and Tex-Mex specialties. Make sure you try the “wave” (frozen sangria and margarita layered). Brunch on Sun. 10:30am-2pm; Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 10:30am-10pm; all major credit cards accepted; left on Main St., west on I-820, east on I-30, exit Forest Park Blvd. and turn left, turn left again onto the access road – on the right; 2704 West Frwy. 817-877-3600 (TWENTY MINUTE DRIVE).
POSADOS – Traditional Tex-Mex, enchiladas, tacos, fajitas, quesadillas. Left on Main St., east on Loop 820, north on I-35, exit Western Center and continue on access road, turn right on Fossil Bluff Drive, restaurant is on the left. 6770 Fossil Bluff Drive. 817-232-2966.
ON THE BORDER – Traditional Mexican favorites, mesquite-grilled specialties and frosty margaritas; open Mon-Thurs 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-12am, Sun 11am-10pm; all major credit cards accepted; left on Main St., east on Loop 820, north on I-35W, exit Western Center Blvd.; 6225 Sandshell817-306-1520.
UNCLE JULIO’S – Mesquite-grilled fajitas, quail, frog legs and ribs; as well as other classic favorites; open Sun-Thurs 11am-10:30pm; all major credit cards accepted; Left on Main St., west on
Loop 820, east on I-30, exit Horne St., turn left on Merrick St., left again onto the service road – on the right. (TWENTY MINUTE DRIVE) 5301 Camp Bowie Blvd.817-377-2777.
SEAFOOD
DADDY JACK’S – Specializing in seafood, steaks, and pasta; Lunch Mon-Sat 11am-2pm; Dinner Sun-Thu 5pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm; all major credit cards accepted; right on Main St., follow the curve at the right of the courthouse onto Houston St., right on 4th, right on Throckmorton, corner of 3rd and Throckmorton St. 353 Throckmorton 817-332-2477.
EDDIE V’S PRIME SEAFOOD – Inspired from the great seafood restaurants of New Orleans, San Francisco and Boston offering the freshest seafood right off the docks and USDA prime, center cut steaks aged 28 days and broiled to perfection. Mon-Thurs 4pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 4pm-11pm, Sun 4pm-10pm. Lounge opens at 4pm and dinner begins at 5pm. Right on Main St., right on North Side Drive (becomes University Drive), continue on University Drive, turn right on 7th Street, restaurant will be immediately on the right. 3100 W 7th Street. 817-336-8000. Reservations recommended.
J & J OYSTER BAR – A “down home”, comfortable atmosphere with down home cooking. “THE” place where locals go for oysters, catfish, scallops, and seafood gumbo. Mon-Fri 11am-10pm, Sat-Sun 11am-11pm. Right on Main St., right on North Side Drive (becomes University Drive), continue on University Drive, restaurant will be on the right. 612 University Drive. 817-335-2756.
JOE’S CRABSHACK – Restaurant with the feel of a Gulf Coast fishing camp. They serve all kinds of crab-cooked, savory, sandwiches, colorful salads, pasta, steaks and more. Open Sun-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri and Sat 11am-11pm. Left on Main St., East on 820, North on T-35, exit Western Center Blvd., Left @ light under bridge, restaurant is on Left. 3040 Western Center Blvd.682-286-1000.
PAPPADEAUX - Fresh seafood with Louisiana flair; open Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 10:30am-10pm; left on Main St., west on Loop 820, east on I-30, exit Forest Park Blvd. and turn left, turn left again onto the service road – on the right. 2708 West Frwy 817-877-8843 (TWENTY MINUTE DRIVE).
SOUTHWEST
BONNELL’S – Specializing in wild game; reservations recommended; all major credit cards accepted; Lunch Mon-Fri 11am-2:30pm, Dinner Mon-Sat 5:30pm-10:30pm, closed Sun; left on Main St., Loop 820W, exit Bryant Irvin Rd., left on Bryant Irvin Rd. 4259 Bryant Irvin Rd. 817-738-5489.
BLUE MESA GRILL – Santa Fe style cuisine; Open Mon.-Thu. 11am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pmSun. 10am-10pm;Right on Main St., right on North Side Dr. (North Side Dr. becomes University Dr.), follow University Dr. south to I-30, just south of I-30 on right; All major credit cards accepted. 1600 S. University Dr.817-332-6372.
LONESOME DOVE WESTERN BISTRO – Upscale southern cuisine in a bistro-style atmosphere; Lunch Tues-Sat 11am-2:30pm, Dinner Thurs-Sat 5pm-11pm; 2406 N. Main St. (near the stockyards); reservations recommended. 817-740-8810
MICHAEL’S RESTAURANT & ANCHO-CHILI BAR – Gourmet cuisine with southwest flavor; extensive wine list, cigar bar; Lunch Mon-Fri 11am-2:30pm, Dinner Mon-Wed 5:30pm-10pm, Thurs-Sun 5:30pm-11pm, Sun Brunch 10:30am-2:30pm; all credit cards accepted; reservations recommended; left on Main St., west on Loop 820, east on I-30, exit Montgomery St. and turn left, turn left on W. 7th St- on the righ.; 3413 W. 7th St. 817-877-3413 (TWENTY MINUTE DRIVE).
REATA RESTAURANT - Cowboy cuisine; chili rellenos, T-bones, chicken fried steak, ribeye; Open Mon.-Fri. 11am-2:30pm for lunch & 5:00pm-10:30pm for dinner; Sat.-Sun. 11am-10:30pm; Right on Main St., follow curve to right at the courthouse onto Houston St., right on 4th St., building is at corner of 4th St. and Taylor St. on your left, parking garage entrance next block west. V,MC,AX credit cards. 817-336-1009.
STEAKS
BOB’S STEAK & CHOPHOUSE – For the best in steak, lobster, veal, lamb, duck, shrimp, and Maryland crab cakes. Open Mon-Thur 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm. Located in the Omni Fort Worth Hotel. Right on Main St., follow curve to the right at the courthouse onto Houston Street, hotel will be on the right. 1300 Houston Street. 817-350-4100. Reservations recommended.
CATTLEMEN’S - Prime cuts of beef in a rustic Stockyards atmosphere; open Mon.-Thu. 11am-10:30pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pm, Sun. 1pm-9pm; Right on Main St., two miles on left; All major credit cards accepted; 2458 N. Main St.624-3945.
DEL FRISCO’S DOUBLE EAGLE STEAK HOUSE - Steak, lobster, veal and fish; cigar friendly; upscale atmosphere; Open Mon.-Thu. 5pm-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 5pm-11pm, closed Sun.; Right on Main St., follow curve to right at the courthouse onto Houston St., left on7th St., right on Main St.; All major credit cards accepted; 812 Main St.877-3999. Reservations recommended.
H-3 RANCH – Steaks, chicken fish, and spit roasted pig make this a stockyards favorites; open Mon-Thurs, 11am-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 1pm-9pm; valet parking; Right on Main St., two miles on the left-corner of Main St. and Exchange; All major credit cards are accepted; 105 E. Exchange; 817-624-1246.
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE - Open Mon.-Thu. 4pm-10:30pm, Fri.-Sat. 4pm-11:30pm, Sun. 3pm-10:30pm; Left on Main St., east on Loop 820, several miles, Airport Freeway (Hwy. 121/183) east, Precinct Line exit, stay on access road, restaurant on your right after crossing Precinct Line (TWENTY MINUTE DRIVE); 701 Airport Freeway, Hurst.285-0004.
RISCKY’S SIRLOIN INN- Rustic atmosphere featuring old western artifacts and country store; Steaks and seafood; Lunch specials 11am-4pm; Open Sun.-Thu. 11am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pmRight on Main St., left on Exchange Ave.; V,MC,DISC,AX,DINERS credit cards; 120 E. Exchange Ave. 624-4800.
RUTH’S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE – Fine dining at its best! Superb steaks, seafood, lamb chops in a quiet, relaxed atmosphere. The side dishes are extraordinary and the wine list is very extensive. If you’re looking for a steak in Fort Worth, you cannot go wrong with Ruth’s Chris. Mon-Thu 5pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm; Sunday 5pm-9:30pm – lounge opens daily at 4:30. Right on Main St., curve to the right at the courthouse onto Houston, turn left on 7th St., turn right on Main St., restaurant on the left side of the street on the 1st floor of the Hilton Fort Worth – valet parking available for $5. 813 Main Street. 817-348-0080. Reservations recommended.
SALTGRASS STEAKHOUSE – Open Sun-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm; all major credit cards accepted; turn left on Main St., east on Loop 820, north on I-35W, exit Western Center Blvd.; 5848 Sandshell Dr.817-306-7900.
SILVER FOX – U.S.D.A. Prime Steak, Lobster, Seafood; Mon-Thu 4pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 4pm-11pm, Closed on Sundays; Right on Main St., Right on Northside Dr., (Northside becomes University), ½ mile past I-30 on the left. 1651 S. University Drive 817-3323-9060. Reservations recommended.
TEXAS ROADHOUSE STEAKHOUSE – Handcut steaks, Fall-off-the-bone Ribs, Homemade side dishes, and
famous fresh-baked Bread. Family environment where you can throw peanut shells on the floor. Mon-Thu 4pm-11pm, Fri 4pm-11pm, Sat 11:30am-11pm, Sun 11am-10:30pm; Left on Main, East on I-820, Exit Beach, stay straight on access road, turn Left on Endicott Ave., restaurant is on your Left. 5250 Endicott Ave.
TEXAS DE BRAZIL – A unique and exciting dining experience; skewers of beef, lamb, and chicken grilled to perfection and brought to your table to be carved, extravagant gourmet salad bar, fried bananas, rosemary potatoes and Brazilian cheese bread; Lunch Mon-Fri 11am-2pm; Dinner Sun-Sat
5pm-10:30pm; reservations recommended; all major credit cards accepted; 101 N. Houston St. (downtown – Sundance Square). 817-882-9500.
STORES
CONVENIENCE
HANSOM HANKS – Left on Main St., East on I-820, Exit Blue Mound Rd., Straight thru light, Hansom Hanks is on the right.
VALERO – Left on Main St., left on Longhorn, gas station will be on the left. 101 Longhorn Blvd. 817-232-2541.
QT – Left on Main St., east on Loop 820, exit Blue Mound Road, turn left under bridge, QT will be on the left side of the street. 1100 South Blue Mound Road. 817-306-5765.
LIQUOR
FOSSIL CREEK LIQUOR - Left on Main St., East on I-820, Exit Blue Mound Rd. turn left, right on Western Center Blvd., Liquor store is on the right817-306-8435.
LAZY LARRY’S – Left on Main St., East on I-820, Exit Blue Mound Rd., Liquor Store is off service road on the right817-626-3130.
LIQ-O-RAMA – Left on Main St., East on I-820, Exit Blue Mound Rd. left, Liquor Store is on Left682-286-9800.
GROCERY
ALBERTSON’S – Left on Main St.(4.6 miles), store is on the left; 817-232-3877.
CENTRAL MARKET –Fresh vegetables and fruits, baked goods, prepared foods, gluten free and whole grain foods. Wonderful selection of seafood, meats, cheeses and breads. Left on Main St., west on Loop 820, east on I-30, exit Hulen St., and turn right on Hulen. Turn right at the first light into the Central Market parking lot. 4651 West Freeway. 817-989-4700.
KROGER – Left on Main St., East on I-820, Exit Beach and turn Left, continue north on Beach, the store will be on the right.817-788-7688.
TARGET – Left on Main St., West on I-820, exit Jacksboro Hwy. North (right), Store will be on the right.
WAL-MART – Left on Main Street, continue north on Saginaw Blvd roughly 3 miles. WalMart will be on the left side of the street. 1401 North Saginaw Blvd. 817-306-1468.
HARDWARE
ELKIN’S ACE HARDWARE – Left on Main St.(2.6miles), Store is on the Left; 817-232-1411.
HOME DEPOT – Left on Main St., West on I-820, exit Azle Ave., stay straight on service road, Home Depot will be on your right.
LOWE’S – Left on Main St., West on I-820, exit Quebec St. turn right, follow road around curve and Lowes will be on your right.
ELECTRONICS
BEST BUY – Left on Main St., West on I-820, exit Quebec St. turn right, follow road around curve, turn right on 199 access road, store will be on the right.
RADIO SHACK – Left on Main St. (4.6 miles), Store will be on the left in front of Wal-Mart.
RECREATION
GOLF COURSES
PUBLIC
FOSSIL CREEK - Beautiful course, designed by Arnold Palmer; greens fee $39 Mon-Th, $65 Fri-Sun; fee includes cart; clubs rental $30; bucket of balls Small $5, Large $10; twilight rates(noon-3) $29 Mon-Th, $49 Fri-Sun; club opens 7am; Left on Main St., east on Loop 820, north on I-35W, Western Center Blvd. exit. Tee times call 817-847-1900.
IRON HORSE - Challenging; greens fee $39 Mon-Th, $49 Fri-Sun; Clubs rental $15; bucket of balls Sm $3.75, Med $7.50, Lg $10.00; Twilight rates (after 2pm) $29 Mon-Th, $39 Fri-Sun; opens 7am; Twilight rates available;
Left on Main St., east on Loop 820, exit Rufe Snow, one block south. Tee times call. 817-485-6666.
MEADOWBROOK - Good municipal course; greens fee $27.99 Mon-Th, $33.99 Fri-Sun; clubs rental $10; Twilight Rates (after 11pm) $24.99 Mon-Th, $27.99 Fri-Sun, no driving range. Left on Main St., east on Loop 820, south on I-35W, east on I-30, exit right on Brentwood Stair Rd., right on Wilson, 4 blocks, look for FTW Municipal Golf Course sign (TWENTY MINUTE DRIVE). Tee times usually not necessary. 817-457-4616.
ROCKWOOD - Municipal course; greens fee $24 Mon-Fri, $31 Sat and Sun, Twilight rate (after 3pm) $13.50 Mon-Fri, $18 Sat and Sun; Carts included; no driving range; opens 7am; Right on Main St., right on North Side Dr., right on Jacksboro Hwy. Tee times usually not necessary. 817-624-1771.
PRIVATE
COLONIAL COUNTRY CLUB - Closed Mondays; Right on Main St., right on North Side Dr. (North Side Dr. becomes University Dr.), follow University Dr. to 1/2 mile south of I-30, turn right on Colonial Parkway, turn right onto Country Club Circle. 3735 Country Club Circle. 817-927-4200.
MIRA VISTA - Greens fee $125 (unaccompanied by member), $70 (accompanied by member); (greens fee include 9, 18 or 27 holes); cart fees $13 for 18 holes. Left on Main St. to Loop 820 west, east on I-20 to Bryant Irvin exit, south on Bryant Irvin, 2 miles on right. 817-759-4266.
RIDGLEA COUNTRY CLUB - Closed Mondays; Left on Main St., west on Loop 820, east on I-30, exit west on Camp Bowie Blvd., at 6300 block turn left onto Bernie Anderson Ave., dead ends into country club. 3700 Bernie Anderson. 817-32-8111.
RIVERCREST - Closed Mondays; Left on Main St., west on Loop 820, east on I-30, exit east on Camp Bowie Blvd., left on Western Ave., clubhouse two blocks on right; parking on left. 1501 Western Ave. 738-9221.
SHADY OAKS COUNTRY CLUB - Left on Main St., west on Loop 820, east on I-30, north on Hwy 183, past three traffic lights turn right onto Roaring Springs Rd., entrance on right. 320 Roaring Springs Rd. 732-3333.
TENNIS
CENTRAL PARK IN WHITE SETTLEMENT -Lighted municipal courts; no reservations required so it’s first come first served (no pun intended); Left on Main St., west on Loop 820, White Settlement exit turn left, turn right on Las Vegas Trail, courts are two miles on the right. Park behind courts.
WILLOW PARK IN SAGINAW - Left on Main St., left on Longhorn, right on Knowles; courts are on left about 2 blocks.
FITNESS
TEXAS JET FITNESS CENTER - Exercise equipment including elliptical machine, Bo-Flex, treadmill, putting green and showers.
24 HOUR FITNESS – Open 24 hours per day. Indoor lap pool, sauna, personal training, group exercise, full sized basketball court, group cycling, steam room, whirlpool. Left on Main St., west on Loop 820, take the Jacksboro Hwy exit, Exit 10A, toward Quebec St., take the ramp toward Quebec St., turn slight right onto Quebec St. 6000 Quebec Street. 682-233-9434.
POWERHOUSE GYM – Featuring full free weights, circuit full-body workout, Locker room, showers, dry sauna, personal trainers; $10/day, weekly rates available; Left on Main St.(2 miles), Gym is on the left; 518 S. Saginaw Blvd. 817-847-5456.
NORTHWEST YMCA – Mon-Fri 5am-10pm, Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 1pm-5pm. Left on Main St., west on Loop 820, exit Azle Avenue and turn right onto Azle Avenue, right on Boat Club Road, continue for 6 miles and YMCA will be on the left. 5315 Boat Club Road. 817-237-7237.
HORSEBACK RIDING
COWTOWN CORRALS – Guided trail rides along the Old Chisholm Trail; In the Stockyards; for beginners or experienced; scheduled trail rides (with a guide) leave beginning at 10am, 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm, 4pm, 5:30pm and 7pm (times may change seasonally; 5:30pm & 7pm during daylight savings time only). Typical trail ride lasts 1 hr 15 min. Open 7 days a week. $20 per rider, $15 for ages 8 to 12. Reservations preferred. Nightime Trail Camp also available Fri & Sat. Right on Main St., left on NE 23rd St. 500 NE 23rd St. 817-740-0582.
MOTORSPORTS
TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY - 20 miles north on I-35W. Call 817-215-8500 for ticket info.
MUSEUMS
AMERICAN AIRLINESC.R. SMITH MUSEUM -Interactive exhibits, dioramas, a large screen theater and a restored DC-3 aircraft.It’s more than a museum, it’s an adventure! Tue.-Sat. 10am-6pmSun. noon-5pm; 4601 Hwy. 360 (corner of 183 & 360). Left on Main St., east on Loop 820, east on Airport Frwy (Hwy. 121/183) to SH 360.817-967-1560.
AMON CARTER MUSEUM -19th and 20th century art including Remington and Charles Russell, and photography; 10am-5pm Tues-Sat, 12pm-5pm Sun, Closed Monday; 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933.
FT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY - Planetarium, laser shows, children love
KIMBELL ART MUSEUM - European paintings and sculpture, Asian, Pre-Columbian and African art and Mediterranean antiques; Admission: Tues. Adults $5.00, Wed-Sun Adults $10.00; open Tues.- Wed.- Sat.- Sun. 10am-6pm,Thu.-Fri. 10am-8pm; 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-332-8451.
MODERN ART MUSEUM OF FORT WORTH - 20th century American and European art; open Tue.-Fri. 10am-5pm,Sat.11am-5pm, Sun. noon-5pm, Closed Mondays & Holidays; 1309 Montgomery St.817-738-9215.
NATIONAL COWGIRL MUSEUM & HALL OF FAME – Authentis cowgirl stories, memorabilia, exhibits, and lots to see and do; gift shop; open Tue. 10am-8pm; Wed.-Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. 12pm-5pm; closed on Mon.; Located in the Ft. Worth cultural district; left on Main St., Loop 820W, I-30E, exit Montrgomery St., left on Montgomery St., corner of Montgomery St. and Harley.
OMNI THEATER - Breathtaking 70MM Omnimax screen, various features; (shown hourly from 9:30am-9:30pm); Mon.-Wed. 9am-5pm, Thu.-Sat. 9am-9pm, Sun. noon-9pm, time change in Spring; $6.00 adults, $4.00 child (3-12yr), $4.00 senior; 1501 Montgomery St. 817-255-9300.
SID RICHARDSON COLLECTION OF WESTERN ART -Over 50 paintings by Frederic Remington and Charles Russell; Tue. & Wed. 10am-5pm, Thu. & Fri. 10am-8pm, Sat. 11am-8pm, Sun. 1pm-5pm, Closed Mondays & Holidays; Right on Main St., downtown in Sundance Square; 309 Main St. 817-332-6554.
STOCKYARDS MUSEUM - See Ft. Worth’s cowboy past in the historic Stockyards; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Closed Sundays; Right on Main St., left on Exchange Ave., in the Livestock Exchange Building. 817-625-5082.
TEXAS CIVIL WAR MUSEUM – Tuesday-Saturday 9am-5pm. Adults $6, students and ages 7-12 $3, children 6 and under free with adult. Left on Main St., west on Loop 820, exit Clifford St., turn left over bridge, then left again on access road, museum will be on the right. 760 Jim Wright Freeway North. 817-246-2323.
THISTLE HILL - Historic Cattle Baron’s Mansion - Tours Mon.-Fri. 11am-2pm, Sun. noon-3pm; Admission $4.00; Left on Main St., east on Loop 820, south on I-35W, west on I-30, exit Summit, turn left, corner Summit and Pennsylvania Ave.; 1509 Pennsylvania Ave. 817-336-1212.
VETERANS MEMORIAL AIRPARK – Home of the B-36 Peacemaker, the Forward Air Controller’s Museum, and the OV-10 Bronco Association. The airpark displays 17 aircraft, most of
which have histories related to the Fort Worth area. Open Mon and Wed 9am-12pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm. Adults $5, ages 6-16 $1, free for ages under 6. Family $10.Right on Main St., right on LongAve., right on Ross Ave., museum will be on the right. 3300 Ross Avenue. 800-575-0535.
VINTAGE FLYING MUSEUM – Dedicated to the restoration, preservation, demonstration, and education of aviation history. Wednesdays by appointment, Fri-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm. Adults $8, seniors $5. ages 6-12 $3.Right on Main St., right on 38th St., museum is at the end of 38th St.505 NW 38th Street. 817-624-1935.
WILL ROGERS COMPLEX/AMON CARTER EXHIBIT HALL - Complex in cultural district, Right on Main St., right on Northside Dr., (Northside turns into University), right on Lancaster, after right turn onto Lancaster, complex on left; Montgomery is next light, turn left for other facilities.
ENTERTAINMENT AND NIGHT LIFE
8.0’S –Serves up a great lunch, a rocking dinner and late night schmoozing; BASS PERFORMANCE HALL- Commerce St. & 4th St., Right on Main St. to downtown, follow curve to right at the courthouse onto Houston St., left on 5th St., left on Commerce St, located on right; Office hours: Tues.-Fri. 10am-6pm.817-212-4280.
BILLY BOB’S TEXAS – The World’s Largest Honky Tonk; right on Main St., left on 26th St., Billy Bob’s located on the right. 817-624-7117.
COWBOYS - ARLINGTON - Live band every night; big name acts on selected Thursdays; Open Wed.-Sun. 7pm-2am; Left on Main St., east on Loop 820, east on Hwy. 183/121, south on Hwy 360 to Abram St. exit, on corner of Abram and Hwy. 360; 2540 E. Abram, Arlington. 817-265-1535.
COWBOYS STADIUM – Go Cowboys!!! Left on Main St., right or east on 820, right or south on I-35, east on I-30. Exit Collins Street and turn right. The stadium is located close to the BallPark in Arlington and Six Flags. 30 min drive
COWTOWN COLISEUM RODEO - Exciting and entertaining; Open Year Round on Friday and Saturday nights at 8pm; Admission is $11 for adults, $8 for Children 3-12 years (Children are free on Fridays), $9.50 for Seniors 60+ Years, $15 VIP and Box seats; Prices may change for special events and Holidays; Right on Main St., left on Exchange Ave.; 121 Exchange Ave. 817-625-1025.
THE FLYING SAUCER - Over 300 draught beers, hearty sandwiches, pizza, soup, cheeses and brats, appetizers, hummus. Open Mon.-Wed. 11am-12am, Thu.-Sat. 11am-2am, Sun. 2pm-12am, happy hour Mon.-Thu. 4pm-7pm,Fri. 4pm-8pm; Right on Main St., follow curve to right at the courthouse onto Houston St., left on 3rd St.,8.0’s is located on the corner of 3rd and Main St.; 111 East 3rd St. 817-336-7470.
FRANKIE’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL – Great place to watch any sporting event, lots of screens and space. Mon-Sun 11am-2am. Late kitchen hours. Right on Main St., curve right at courthouse onto Houston St., turn right on 4th Street., turn right on Lamar, turn right on 3rd Street., Frankie’s will be on the right. 425 W. Third Street. 817-870-9090.
THE LIBRARY -Right on Main St., curve around courthouse onto Houston St., located on the left at 611 Houston St.
LONE STAR – Six dynamic venues and attractions from karaoke, dueling pianos, live music, dance and Texas country are sure to entertain no matter what your tastes. Wed-Sat 8pm-2am. Right on Main St., curve right at the courthouse onto Houston, left on 5th, left on Commerce, Lone Star will be on the right. 425 Commerce Street. 817-335-5400.
PETE’S DUELING PIANO BAR – Exciting and Entertaining show; Right on Main St., Maincurves around courthouse and turns into Houston St., located on the left at 611 Houston St.
STOCKYARDS HISTORICAL DISTRICT - Numerous restaurants, shops and night spots (most with live entertainment) including Booger Red’s in the Stockyards Hotel, the authentic, old west White Elephant Saloon, and Billy Bob’s Texas, the world’s largest honky tonk; Right on Main St. to Exchange Ave.
SUNDANCE SQUARE - This restored area downtown features fine restaurants, shops, bars, galleries, 11 screen movie theater, carriage rides, theaters (Casa on the Square 817-332-6221) and jazz clubs. Right on Main St. to downtown. Sundance Square begins just south of Weatherford St. Parking garage has free parking after 5PM and on Weekends. Parking Garage is located on the corner of 3rd and Calhoun, (from Main, turn left on 3rd St., then Right on Calhoun St., Entrance is on the left).
MALLS & STORES OF INTEREST
BASS PRO SHOP/OUTDOOR WORLD – Worlds Leading Supplier of Premium Outdoor Gear; Left on Main St., Right on I-820E (8.6 miles), Merge onto TX-121 toward D-FW Airport, Stay on TX-121 toward I-635, Take Bass Pro Dr exit, turn Left on Bass Pro Dr.2501 Bass Pro Drive972-724-2018.
CABELA’S – World’s Foremost Outfitter; Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 10am-7pm; Left on Main, east on I-820, exit I-35N (8miles), take exit 65 toward North Frwy.; 12901 Cabela Drive 817-337-2400.
GRAPEVINE MILLS - Outlet mall with 200 stores.Open Mon.-Sat. 10am-9:30pm, Sun. 11am-8pm; located at Hwy 121 North and Grapevine Mills Parkway/ FM 2499 (North of DFW International Airport). Left on Main St., right (East) on 820, continue Eastbound and 820 becomes 121 East, go North on 121, exit Grapevine Mills Parkway, turn left into mall.
HULEN MALL - Dillard’s, Foley’s and many more new stores; Left on Main St., west on Loop 820, east on I-20, Hulen St. exit, enter mall from service road or turn right at light, mall one block on right. (TWENTY-FIVE MINUTE DRIVE).
NORTHEAST MALL - Dillard’s, J.C. Penney, Nordstrom’s and more; Left on Main St., east on Loop 820, Hwy 183/121 exit, then Bedford-Euless Rd. exit, turn right into mall. (TWENTY MINUTE DRIVE).
RIDGMAR MALL - Neiman Marcus, Dillard’s, Foley’s plus many more; Left on Main St., west on Loop 820, east on I-30, north on 183 exit, mall on right. (TWENTY MINUTE DRIVE).
PARKS
BOTANIC GARDEN - 114 acres of beautiful grounds including the Japanese Gardens, an oriental oasis; 8am-11pm daily, Conservatory open Mon.-Fri. 10am-9pm; Left on Main St., east on Loop 820, south on I-35W, west on I-30, University Dr. north exit, entrance to park on left (TWENTY MINUTE DRIVE).
FORT WORTH ZOO - 10am-5pm daily; Admission: $7.00 adults, $4.50 children, $3.00 children 2 & under, $3.00 senior citizens; Parking: $3.00 (no charge on Wed);one mile south of Botanic Gardens on University Dr. (TWENTY MINUTE DRIVE). 817-871-7000.
OTHER AREA ATTRACTIONS
COWBOYS STADIUM – Left on Main St., right (east) on Loop 820, continue around Loop 820 heading south, merge onto I-30 heading east, continue 7.4 miles, take the Nolan Ryan Expressway exit, stay straight to go onto East Copeland Road, take the first right onto Nolan Ryan Expressway (Nolan Ryan Expressway becomes Pennant Drive), turn right onto Legends Way. 1 Legends Way, Arlington, TX76011. 817-892-4000.
HURRICANE HARBOR – The metroplex’s largest water park. Adults $27.99, junior ticket under 48 inches $21.99. Seasonal hours 10:30am-6pm. 1800 E. Lamar Blvd.
LIBRARIES - Downtown at 300 Taylor St. 817-870-7700; or Loop 820 at Rufe Snow Dr. 817-581-7058.
OMNI IMAX DOME THEATRE – Right on Main St., right on North Side Drive (North Side Drive becomes University Drive) and continue 2.5 miles, turn right on Lancaster, turn left on Gendy, the Omni will be on the right. 1600 Gendy Street. 817-255-9300.
SIX FLAGS OVER TEXAS - 100 rides, shows and attractions; Admission: $56.99 adults, $36.99 individuals under 48" tall, no charge children 2 & under. One day parking $15.00 Credit Cards or Cash; I-30 at Hwy 360 in Arlington, 2201 Road to Six Flags Street East. (THIRTY MINUTE DRIVE). 817-530-6000.
STOCKYARDS STATION MARKET and TARANTULA RAILROAD - In the historic stockyards, this new development houses 20+ shops, restaurants and an authentic steam engine driven excursion train. For departure
times and fares call 625-7245. Right on Main St., left on Exchange Ave.
TCU (Texas Christian University) – Right on Main St., Right on Northside Dr., (Northside turns into University), Continue South on University 1.6 miles past I-30, End at 2800 S. University Dr Fort Worth, Texas 76109817-257-7000
TEXAS RANGERS BASEBALL - The Ballpark in Arlington; I-30 at Pennant Dr. in Arlington (THIRTY MINUTE DRIVE); Ticket info call 817-273-5100.
AIRPORTS
ALLIANCE AIRPORT – Left on Main St., right or east on 820, get in left hand lane to take I-35 north. Exit Alliance Blvd and turn left. 20 min drive. 2221 Alliance Blvd.
DFW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – Left on Main, Right on I-820E, Merge onto TX-183E/TX-121N, Stay straight on 183E, Exit Amon Carter Blvd. toward DFW airport, TOLL ROAD.
LOVE FIELD – Left on Main St., right on 820 East , 820 East becomes 121 East (follow the signs for DFW Airport), continue Eastbound and 121 East becomes 183 East, merge onto I-35 E southbound, Exit Mockingbird Lane, left on Mockingbird Lane under the bridge, left onto Cedar Springs Road. (45 min drive/33.63 miles).
SPINKS AIRPORT – Left on Main St., right or east on 820, get in right hand lane to take I-35 south. Exit Alsbury Blvd and turn left. Alsbury becomes Stone Road. 25 min drive.
JOINT RESERVE BASE
NAS FORT WORTH, JOINT RESERVE BASE (JRB) AT CARSWELL – Left on Main, West on Loop 820, East on I-30, Exit 183N, Entrance is 2-3 miles up 183N, pass QT (QuickTrip Gas Station) next exit loops around into base.
SOURCE: PERSONAL EXPERIENCE, THE FORT WORTH STAR TELEGRAM, INTERNET
FOR OTHER THINGS TO DO, CALL THE EVENTS HOTLINE 817-332-2000
TRANSPORTATION
HERTZ available at Texas Jet817-624-8438
LIMOUSINE SERVICE
Ride Centric-817-284-7575
Carey 800-336-4646
Silver West Limousines -817-870-1333
Fernando917-434-5795
TAXI CAB SERVICE
CANDI817-475-5149
DFW SUPER SHUTTLE817-329-2000
AIRLINES SERVING DFW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Air Canada888-247-2262Korean Air800-438-5000
American Airlines800-433-7300Lufthansa 800-645-3880
800-252-4444
Alaska Airlines800-252-7522Qantas800-227-4500
American Eagle800-433-7300Spirit Airlines800-772-7117
800-252-4444
British Airways800-247-9297Sun Country Airlines800-400-8222
(Southwest Airlines - Dallas Love Field800-435-9792)
MISCELLANEOUS
CAE SIMUFLITE - Located at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, the facility is the largest corporate aviation training centre in the world. Offering pilot, maintenance and flight crew training, this conveniently located, 426,000 square foot facility contains 36 FAA Level C and D business aircraft simulators, fully equipped state-of-the-art classrooms, an aviation resource centre, and a dining room. Left on Main St., East on 820, continue East and 820 becomes 121 East, go North on 121, exit Glade Road, turn right, Simuflite will be on the left.
