A plate of Thanksgiving cuisine at Blue Mesa Grill.
We’ve all been there — it’s your turn to host Thanksgiving and your kitchen confidence starts to quiver. Between work deadlines and holiday chaos, who has time to baste a bird or whip cream by hand? Fortunately, Fort Worth’s restaurant scene has your back. Whether you’re after a dine-in experience worthy of applause or a to-go meal that’ll convince your guests you spent all day cooking, here’s an alphabetical guide to some of the city’s best Thanksgiving options — from smoked turkey to prime rib, from pecan pie to pumpkin cheesecake.
97 West Kitchen & Bar
Hotel Drover’s signature restaurant knows how to do holidays right. The four-course Thanksgiving menu ($80 per adult, $35 for children 12 and under) begins with starters like harvest salad, butternut squash soup, or Thanksgiving deviled eggs. Entrées include herb-crusted turkey, roasted chicken, salmon cake, and smoked prime rib — followed by a sweet finish of pumpkin, pecan, or apple crumble pie topped with vanilla bean whipped cream.
Address: 200 Mule Alley Dr.
Phone: (682) 255-6497
B&B Butchers & Restaurant
At The Shops at Clearfork, B&B is serving a classic three-course feast ($90 per adult, $35 for kids). Choose from prime rib with Yorkshire pudding or roasted turkey with all the fixings — whipped potatoes, yams, corn soufflé, and Brussels sprouts — capped off with pie in your choice of pumpkin, pecan, or apple crumble. Their Turkey To Go menu offers brined or smoked birds, creamed spinach, candied yams, and house-made pies for pickup November 25 through Thanksgiving Day.
Address: 5212 Marathon Ave.
Phone: (817) 737-5212
Blue Mesa
If you prefer a Southwestern spin, Blue Mesa’s Thanksgiving buffet is a can’t-miss. Expect turkey, brisket, glazed ham, salmon, cranberry-jalapeño relish, sweet and mashed potatoes, and a street taco bar to boot. Add an omelet station and waffles and you’ve got the kind of buffet that justifies a second plate. $45 for adults, $15 for kids 11 and under, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Address: 612 Carroll St.
Phone: 817-332-6372
Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine & Bouvier Brasserie (To-Go)
Chef Jon Bonnell brings Southern comfort home with The Turkey Deal — your choice of Creole smoked or deep-fried turkey with all the classic sides. The Leftover Deal offers the same proteins, bigger portions, and desserts like Bourbon Buttermilk Pie and Caramel-Pecan Cheesecake. Order by noon November 19 for pickup November 26, 11 am–5 pm.
Downtown, Chef Damian Lopez at Bouvier Brasserie has a to-go dinner for two ($150) with roasted turkey, whipped potatoes, dinner rolls, stuffing, and scratch-made pies. Pickup November 27, noon–3 pm.
Address: 4259 Bryant Irvin Rd.
Phone: (817) 738-5489
Bricks & Horses
Inside Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection, this new steakhouse is pulling out all the stops. The three-course menu ($105) features deviled egg puffs, mushroom tartlets, and artichoke crab dip before entrées like turkey, filet, or poached lobster. Family-style sides include mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and green bean casserole — with dessert choices of chocolate pecan torte or pumpkin spice gooey cake.
Address: 3700 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Phone: (682) 786-6688
Capital Grille
Downtown’s reliable classic will serve slow-roasted turkey with gravy, brioche sage stuffing, cranberry-pear chutney, green beans, and mashed potatoes ($50 range). For indulgence, add pecan-crusted sweet potatoes with hot honey and finish with pumpkin cheesecake. Dine in from 11 am–9 pm or preorder to-go by November 25.
Address: 800 Main St.
Phone: (817) 348-9200
Cut and Bourbon
At Live! by Loews in Arlington, Chef Robert Carr serves a refined Thanksgiving special featuring turkey breast and braised thigh roulade ($60), with the à la carte menu available throughout the evening. 5–10 pm.
Address: 1600 E Randol Mill Rd.
Phone: (682) 277-4950
Don Artemio
This upscale modern Mexican spot offers a bold twist on tradition — Pavo en Mole. Tender roasted turkey is bathed in rich, house-made mole, balancing chocolate and chile notes ($38 adults, $25 kids). Regular menu also available, 11 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Address: 3268 W 7th St, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Phone: (817) 470-1439
Eddie V’s
The seafood house turns luxe this Thanksgiving with sliced turkey, brioche stuffing, French green beans with sun-dried tomatoes, and a pumpkin pie tartlet topped with pecan ice cream. 11 am–9 pm, $50 range.
Address: 3100 W 7th St.
Phone: (817) 336-8000
Emilia’s
Inside The Crescent Hotel Fort Worth, Chef Preston Paine presents a Mediterranean-inspired buffet ($85 adults, $49 for kids) with roasted turkey and honey-baked ham carving stations, smoked salmon displays, and a harvest salad bar. Add baked brie, miniature pies, and a pastry spread that’ll tempt any sweet tooth. Two-hour seatings run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Address: 3300 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Phone: (817) 661-1855
Live! by Loews — Arlington
Upstairs in the hotel’s Arlington Foyer, the grand brunch buffet ($98 adults, $50 kids) covers every craving — from carving stations and seafood to interactive dessert tables. Seatings will take place from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Address: 1600 E Randol Mill Rd.
Phone: (682) 277-4911
Lucille’s
A Westside institution that never disappoints, Lucille’s three-course Thanksgiving meal ($35) includes lobster bisque or salad, followed by your choice of turkey, salmon, prime rib, or lobster, and pumpkin pie for dessert. 11 am–4 pm.
Address: 4700 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Phone: (817) 738-4761
Ol’ South Pancake House
A Fort Worth staple for generations, Ol’ South keeps things classic with a turkey plate — sliced turkey, giblet gravy, cornbread dressing, and cranberry sauce — for $19. They are also offering a Thanksgiving Family Meal for $69.99, which includes 3 pounds of oven-roasted turkey, 64 oz of cornbread dressing, 32 oz of giblet gravy, eight dinner rolls, 12 oz of cranberry sauce, & choice of 2 sides. Full menu also available. Burleson 6 a.m.– 3 p.m.; Fort Worth open 24/7.
Address: 1509 S University Dr.
Phone: (817) 336-0311
Omni Fort Worth Hotel
Thanksgiving at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel means an extravagant brunch spread that leaves no craving unmet — think sushi and fresh seafood, vibrant fruit and salads, breakfast sandwiches, avocado toast, artisan cheeses, dim sums, breads, and eggs. Carving stations feature rosemary-citrus-brined turkey, bourbon brown-sugar ham, and coffee-smoked brisket, while dessert and indulgence options include pumpkin-ginger velouté, tacos, an ice cream bar, and mimosas. This brunch will take place on Nov. 27 from 10:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with seatings every 45 minutes.
Address: 1300 Houston St.
Phone: (817) 535‑6664
SusieCakes
For a stress‑free Thanksgiving at home, SusieCakes delivers sweet relief. Their Cranberry Orange Loaf — made with hand‑squeezed orange juice and fresh cranberries, finished with a bright orange glaze — takes center stage alongside Pumpkin Cheesecake baked on a graham‑cracker crust, Thanksgiving Mini Cupcakes, and Turkey‑shaped Frosted Sugar Cookies. Perfect for gifting, sharing, or saving room for seconds.
Address: 1621 River Run #151
Phone: (817) 813-2253
Toro Toro
Celebrate Thanksgiving at Toro Toro downtown with options for every palate. On Thursday, November 27, enjoy lunch or dinner from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. or 5 p.m.–10 p.m. featuring a $55 prix‑fixe menu or à la carte selections, including oven‑roasted turkey breast with classic sides and pumpkin cheesecake for dessert. Then on Saturday, November 29, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m., the festive brunch highlights a Cold Station, Salad Bar, live Omelet and Chilaquiles Stations, and a decadent Dessert Station. Pan‑Latin flavors and creative twists make both experiences stylish, flavorful, and perfect for celebrating the season.
Address: 200 Main St.
Phone: (817) 975‑9895
