The Best Fort Worth Restaurants for Thanksgiving Dinner or Brunch

Whether you’re sitting down to a home-cooked meal or being served a lavish feast at a local restaurant or hotel, it’s the company you keep on Thanksgiving Day that matters more than where you dine. Many of Fort Worth’s finest chefs will be ready to carve up generous portions of turkey and ham, along with elevated fixings, so you, your family, and guests can enjoy the holiday together. These are the best Fort Worth restaurants for brunch and dinner on Thanksgiving.

97 West Kitchen & Bar

200 Mule Alley

Hotel Drover’s 97 West Kitchen & Bar will bring a touch of Stockyards luxury to the holiday. From noon to 8 pm, the four-course feast features an amuse-bouche followed by starters like butternut squash soup and Thanksgiving deviled eggs. Entrée options include herb-crusted roasted turkey with sage gravy, smoked prime rib with horseradish cream sauce, and pecan-crusted salmon. Younger guests can enjoy a special Lil’ Turkeys menu featuring kid-friendly favorites.

il Modo

714 Main Street

For a Thanksgiving experience that is perfetto, this downtown Fort Worth Italian spot is serving a three-course holiday dinner featuring white wine and herb-roasted turkey, seasonal sides, and pumpkin pie panna cotta. Priced at $65 per person, the special Thanksgiving menu will be offered alongside the restaurant’s regular dinner menu, giving guests plenty of options for celebrating the holiday.

The Capital Grille

800 Main Street

This classic steakhouse is serving a traditional Thanksgiving dinner featuring slow-roasted turkey with gravy, brioche sage stuffing, French green beans with Marcona almonds, and cranberry-pear chutney. Mashed potatoes round out the holiday feast, while pecan-crusted sweet potatoes with hot honey and pumpkin cheesecake are available for an additional charge. For those hosting at home, the upscale steakhouse also offers a selection of prepared holiday sides for pickup on November 25 and 26. Orders must be placed by November 24.

Caterina’s

128 East Exchange Street, Suite 620

Chef Tim Love’s intimate Italian restaurant in the Fort Worth Stockyards is celebrating Thanksgiving with a three-course menu that puts an Italian spin on seasonal holiday flavors. The meal begins with crema di zucca, a velvety winter squash soup topped with crispy prosciutto, pepitas, and sage. For the main course, guests can enjoy seared duck breast accompanied by apricot and persimmon mostarda, Tuscan kale, and chestnuts. A traditional Italian apple cake with fig and cider reduction provides a seasonal and sweet finish to the holiday feast.

Don Artemio

3268 West 7th Street

Don Artemio and sister restaurant Dos Mares are bringing distinctive Mexican flavors to Thanksgiving Day with holiday specials served alongside their regular menus from 11 am to 4:30 pm. Guests can enjoy traditional turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce, or turkey breast in mole poblano with arroz huérfano, Mexican zucchini, and blue corn tortillas. Dos Mares will also serve an indulgent lobster Wellington featuring butter-poached lobster tail wrapped in golden puff pastry and served with lobster bisque and foie gras.

The restaurants will also be taking to-go orders. Place your order by November 16 and schedule your pickup on November 23 or 24.

Emilia’s

3300 Camp Bowie Boulevard

With seatings at 10 am, noon, and 2 pm, Emilia’s is ready to welcome guests throughout Thanksgiving Day with an extravagant holiday feast ($150 per adult and $75 per child) featuring citrus-herb smoked heritage turkey, Texas smoked brisket, and honey-glazed ham. Beyond traditional sides, guests can indulge in pumpkin pie French toast, cinnamon apple pancakes, an artisan cheese and charcuterie display, and made-to-order omelets. Top off the visit with an interactive build-your-own pie station.

And if you’re looking for a more private space to enjoy a meal this holiday season, check out The Blue Room.

Gemelle

4400 White Settlement Road

Chef Tim Love’s Italian-inspired garden restaurant, Gemelle, is celebrating Thanksgiving with a three-course menu highlighting seasonal ingredients and inventive flavor combinations. The holiday meal begins with a cranberry-orange salad featuring mixed greens, pecan-crusted goat cheese, and chili vinaigrette. For the main course, guests can enjoy duck confit accompanied by crispy potatoes, brandy-roasted apples, and crispy Swiss chard. Mini cannoli filled with butterscotch cream and topped with dark chocolate and pine nuts provide a sweet finish to the Thanksgiving feast.

Bricks and Horses

3700 Camp Bowie Boulevard

Bricks and Horses at Bowie House is serving a lavish, family-style menu on November 26 for $120 per person. The meal begins with buttery squash rolls, heirloom carrot salad, pimento cheese puffs, and braised Wagyu beef cheek croquettes. Main courses include cider-brined turkey, beef tenderloin Wellington, lobster and crab pot pie, and whole roasted cauliflower. Traditional sides get a Texas twist with cowboy green chili mac and cheese, while desserts include pumpkin torte, apple crumble cheesecake bars, and chocolate almond cakes.

Eddie V’s

3100 West 7th Street

For a Thanksgiving feast with a touch of elegance, Eddie V’s is serving a traditional holiday dinner featuring slow-roasted turkey, brioche sage stuffing, roasted butternut squash, creamy mashed potatoes, and cranberry chutney. Guests can finish the meal with a pumpkin pie tartlet topped with pecan ice cream for an additional $13. Priced at $52 for adults and $20 for children, the special menu will be available from 11 am to 9 pm alongside the upscale seafood restaurant’s regular offerings.

The Omni Fort Worth

1300 Houston Street

The Omni Fort Worth Hotel’s Cast Iron is pulling out all the stops for Thanksgiving brunch, with an extravagant buffet featuring slow-roasted prime rib, turkey, applewood-smoked ham, and traditional holiday sides. Beyond the classics, guests can enjoy jumbo shrimp and snow crab claws, a sushi and dim sum bar, made-to-order omelets, and a tempting selection of desserts, including pumpkin brioche bread pudding and an ice cream sundae bar. Served from 11 am to 2:30 pm, the holiday feast costs $90 for adults and $46 for children ages 6 to 12, plus tax and service charge.

The Mont

4729 Saint Amand Circle, Suite 105

For those looking to get an early start on Thanksgiving festivities, The Mont is serving a decadent Turkey Roulade on November 24 and 25. Priced at $95 and serving two to four guests, the large-format dish features spiced chorizo and cornbread stuffing, caramelized sweet potato purée, mushroom conserva, and foie gras gravy. The Mont will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, so plan accordingly.

Hotel Vin Grapevine

215 East Dallas Road

Hotel Vin Grapevine is hosting a lavish Thanksgiving brunch buffet in its fourth-floor ballrooms, with seatings from 11 am to 1 pm and 1:30 to 3:30 pm. The holiday spread features roasted turkey, prime rib, made-to-order omelets, crepes, and a fresh raw bar. Guests can also explore the newly launched menu at the hotel’s Bacchus Kitchen + Bar, where Culinary Director Chef Joseph Thomas has introduced inventive dishes like Wagyu Kolache, Kaluga Caviar & Crisps, and Lobster Pot Pie.

Loews Arlington Hotel

1600 E Randol Mill Road

Loews Arlington Hotel is celebrating Turkey Day with a full day of holiday dining at its signature Italian restaurant, Farena. From 7 am to noon, guests can enjoy a breakfast buffet featuring freshly baked pastries, seasonal fruits, and brunch favorites for $42 per adult and $22 per child. Lunch and dinner offerings, available from noon to 10 pm, include Executive Chef Tony France’s roasted turkey plate with whipped potatoes, green bean almondine, stuffing, and cranberry sauce. At THE BAR, football fans can enjoy a Tailgate’n Turkey Dip featuring beer-brined turkey, potato fritters, and brown gravy.

Live! by Loews – Arlington

1600 East Randol Mill Road

With sweeping views of AT&T Stadium and the surrounding entertainment district, Live! by Loews – Arlington is serving a lavish Thanksgiving brunch buffet just in time for the big game. The holiday spread features carved turkey, prime rib, seasonal sides, decadent desserts, and interactive culinary stations. Served from 10 am to 4:30 pm in the hotel’s second-floor Arlington Foyer, the feast offers football fans and families a festive way to celebrate before kickoff. The buffet costs $108 for adults and $38 for children ages 6 to 12, while younger guests dine free.