Lonesome Dove Western Bistro - Fort Worth

4.7

3939 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

23:30

Booked 39 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
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Popular dishes

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

Salad

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

Snacks

Elk-Foie Gras SlidersUS$22.00
Blueberry Jam
Hamachi Tostadas*US$15.00
Ponzu, Cilantro, Guanciale, Serrano
Rabbit-Rattlesnake SausageUS$19.00
Spicy Manchego Rosti, Crème Fraîche
Blue Point OystersUS$15.00
Manchego, Serrano

Sides

Grilled AsparagusUS$15.00
Yukon Gold MashUS$12.00
White Truffle Mac & CheeseUS$15.00

What 3,939 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.

3,940 Reviews

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Dana
VIP
San Francisco
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day 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 4 days ago
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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Kevin
Dallas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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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Johnny
VIP
Nashville
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Server was more worried about what she needed than what we wanted. She was more concerned about her presentation than our service. Overall…pretentious and not good value. Won’t be back.
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Tina
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was excellent! Prime rib, the best, beautifully prepared! It was really a wonderful dining experience ❤️
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Alison
VIP
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, great location, excellent service. We can’t wait to go back!
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Chrysa
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was amazing. It was friendly and attentive. The food is expensive but it was a destination for us to try some new things. The spice level on the red snapper was a bit heavy for my taste, but hey, it’s Texas! We tried kangaroo, elk, and rattlesnake. All were fun! My one piece of advice to the restaurant is that there needed to be more that one bathroom for a large place with additional party seating.
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Josh
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fantastic, service was great. Warm and comfortable environment.
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Sean
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, excellent service, great atmosphere.
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Elizabeth
VIP
Austin
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant is beautifully decorated in Fort Worth western style Excellent menu to choose from. Portion sizes are generous Flavors were so good. Light spice complimenting each menu item we tried. Service was impeccable Loved the rabbit rattlesnake sausage. It was my fave Small restaurant with a great vibe
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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 3939 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

23:30

Booked 39 times today

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Google Map for Lonesome Dove Western Bistro - Fort Worth

2406 N. Main, Fort Worth, TX 76164

Additional information

Cross Street
Main and Exchange Ave.
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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 RibUS$20.00

Fresh Ground TenderloinUS$14.00

Prime Rib SandwichUS$13.00

FideosUS$14.00

Cast Iron Crispy SalmonUS$18.00

6oz Garlic Stuffed Beef TenderloinUS$53.00

Salad

Butter LettuceUS$15.00

Grilled ChickenUS$14.00

Organic Egg SaladUS$10.00

Bowl of Texas Red ChiliUS$12.00

Snacks

Elk-Foie Gras SlidersUS$22.00

Hamachi Tostadas*US$15.00

Rabbit-Rattlesnake SausageUS$19.00

Blue Point OystersUS$15.00

Sides

Grilled AsparagusUS$15.00

Yukon Gold MashUS$12.00

White Truffle Mac & CheeseUS$15.00

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