Lonesome Dove Western Bistro - Fort Worth

4.7

3945 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

Chef Tim Love’s flagship restaurant, Lonesome Dove Western Bistro first opened in 2000, in Fort Worth’s Historic Stockyards District, and quickly became the city’s premiere dining establishment. Love has designed a menu influenced by all of the ingredients and cultures that have been a part of the West since the first adventure began on the Goodnight-Loving and Chisholm Trails — with an added level of modern sophistication. Love’s food at Lonesome Dove reflects his famously unique “Urban Western” cuisine, celebrating his creative uses of bold flavors and wild game, with an inventive selection of steaks and seafood to dishes such as Wagyu Tomahawk, Kangaroo Carpaccio, Rocky Mountain Elk Ribeye, Wild Boar Ribs, and Rabbit & Rattlesnake Sausage. The Lonesome Dove Western Bistro has received numerous awards and critical acclaim from Wine Spectator, Food & Wine, Zagat Survey, Southern Living, Esquire, The New York Times, Fort Worth Star-Telegram and The Dallas Morning News, and more.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Wild Game
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(817) 740-8810
Website
http://www.lonesomedovebistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Tim Love
Catering
Full Service on and off-site catering offered.
Private party facilities
Private dining for groups of up to 100 people.

Location
2406 N. Main, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Neighborhood
Fort Worth Stockyards
Cross street
Main and Exchange Ave.
Parking details
Valet parking offered for $10.00 per vehicle. Off street and street parking available.
Entertainment
Background Texas music at the restaurant nightly.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

16oz "Soon To Be Famous" Prime Rib$20.00
Yukon Gold Potato Purée, Fresh Horsey Cream
Fresh Ground Tenderloin$14.00
NY Strip Double Cheeseburger, Fresh Bun, Butter Lettuce, House Fries
Prime Rib Sandwich$13.00
Fresh Bun, Caramelized Onion, Muenster Cheese, Horseradish Cream, Au Jus, House Fries
Fideos$14.00
Tempura Baby Octopus, Spanish Chorizo, Paprika Aioli
Cast Iron Crispy Salmon$18.00
Tomato, Avocado Cucumber Salad
6oz Garlic Stuffed Beef Tenderloin$53.00
Western Plaid Hash, Grilled Asparagus, Syrah Demi-Glace

Salad

Butter Lettuce$15.00
Red Chili-Buttermilk Vinaigrette, Lardons, Pickled Jalapeño
Grilled Chicken$14.00
Kale, Summer Vegetables, Goat Cheese, Oak Farro, Jalapeño-Basil Pesto
Organic Egg Salad$10.00
Grilled Bread
Bowl of Texas Red Chili$12.00
Traditional Garnish

Snacks

Elk-Foie Gras Sliders$22.00
Blueberry Jam
Hamachi Tostadas*$15.00
Ponzu, Cilantro, Guanciale, Serrano
Rabbit-Rattlesnake Sausage$19.00
Spicy Manchego Rosti, Crème Fraîche
Blue Point Oysters$15.00
Manchego, Serrano

Sides

Grilled Asparagus$15.00
Yukon Gold Mash$12.00
White Truffle Mac & Cheese$15.00

What 3,945 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lonesome Dove Western Bistro in Fort Worth offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "excellent" food and "phenomenal" service. Known for its unique, game-themed menu and traditional steakhouse favorites, it captures the "essence of Fort Worth." While some found the ambiance occasionally too loud, the culinary adventure and professional staff make it a must-visit.

3,945 Reviews

B
Blair
Central Texas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fave dinner in Ft Worth! Loved being able to pick 3 appetizer’s for the table to share
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Kay
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great choices for a unique lunch. Our family enjoyed the variety, atmosphere and staff.
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Waylon
Oklahoma City
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
If you're looking for something different this is the place. Food and drinks were hit and miss. Texas Red Chili was amazing and ill probably go back just for that and sit at the bar. We did enjoy the dark ambiance downstairs.
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Thomas
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and great service! Hand cut NY strip was especially tasty. Also recommend the Elk Sliders, Texas Red Chili, and Gulf Coast crab appetizer! If you are in Fort Worth, this is a must visit.
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Jason
Dallas
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, good service, fun experience. We took our 2 daughters (10 & 7). They loved the s’mores cooked over the campfire in the courtyard!
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Brooke
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This has been my favorite spot for about 17 years now. Always the best.
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Dana
VIP
San Francisco
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We were pushed to order more than we wanted or needed. We ordered the mac & cheese as a side to share, and it turned out to be orzo and cheese, which was awful. My husband had the El, which was exceptional, I had scallops and they were soggy. Our waiter suggested I try their version of a wedge salad, it was a gooey mess. the manager came by and was delightful, I was cold and he actually brought me a blanket. It was a mixed experience. We will probably not go back.
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Jeremy
Charlotte
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was amazing however they put us at a table directly between the kitchen and the bar so my wife and I couldn't hear a word we were saying. A 90 minute dinner where we basically had to sit in silence or shout at each other. As stated though, the food was great and the service was fast, if we went again we would definitely request to not sit near the bar as the bar patrons were very loud and using vulgarity.
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Yvette
VIP
Oklahoma City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favors. Never ever disappoints. Top place in Fort Worth and my go to if you want to celebrate.
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Kevin
Dallas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lonesome Dove was excellent, staff was very helpful in selecting food and drinks that paired well (and is within your budget). If you are in Fort Worth, this is a western fine dining experience you must try!
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FAQs

Lonesome Dove Western Bistro - Fort Worth offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (817) 740-8810.

Lonesome Dove Western Bistro - Fort Worth is rated 4.7 stars by 3945 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Lonesome Dove Western Bistro - Fort Worth

2406 N. Main, Fort Worth, TX 76164

Additional information

Cross street
Main and Exchange Ave.
Neighborhood
Fort Worth Stockyards
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Wild Game
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet parking offered for $10.00 per vehicle. Off street and street parking available.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Tim Love
Entertainment
Background Texas music at the restaurant nightly.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lonesomedovebistro.com/
Phone number
(817) 740-8810
Catering
Full Service on and off-site catering offered.
Private party facilities
Private dining for groups of up to 100 people.

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Lonesome Dove Western Bistro - Fort Worth

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16oz "Soon To Be Famous" Prime Rib$20.00

Fresh Ground Tenderloin$14.00

Prime Rib Sandwich$13.00

Fideos$14.00

Cast Iron Crispy Salmon$18.00

6oz Garlic Stuffed Beef Tenderloin$53.00

Salad

Butter Lettuce$15.00

Grilled Chicken$14.00

Organic Egg Salad$10.00

Bowl of Texas Red Chili$12.00

Snacks

Elk-Foie Gras Sliders$22.00

Hamachi Tostadas*$15.00

Rabbit-Rattlesnake Sausage$19.00

Blue Point Oysters$15.00

Sides

Grilled Asparagus$15.00

Yukon Gold Mash$12.00

White Truffle Mac & Cheese$15.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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