Near Southside

By Cynthia Sturns

Local Food & Bar Recommendations

Rahr & Sons Brewing

Main location. Offering tours of brewery on the weekend. Also hosts events / fun-runs

Location

701 Galveston Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Pinky’s Champagne Room & Velvet

Great jazz bar

Location

615 S Jennings Ave St, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Proper

Cocktail bar

Location

409 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Spice

Great Thai restaurant

Location

411 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Paris Coffee Shop

Coffee shop offering breakfast and lunch only.

Location

704 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Brewed

Offering everything from coffee to craft brews. Brunch is a must.

Location

801 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

The Flying Carpet Turkish Café

Cozy restaurant offering traditional Turkish cuisine.

Location

1223 Washington Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken

One of the few national chains I will recommend. Great spicy fried chicken.

Location

1067 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Magnolia Wine Bar

Great wine bar.

Location

1101 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Heim Barbecue

To say the BBQ is great is an understatement. People have waited hours to purchase this great tasting food.

Location

1109 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Melt Ice Cream

Local ice cream shop selling happiness. When it is available, try the Crème Brulee ice cream.

Location

1201 W Magnolia Ave #115, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Cat City Grill

Local bistro. Great place for brunch on the weekend.

Location

1208 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Stir Crazy Baked Goods

Local bakery offering gluten-free options.

Location

1251 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Spiral Diner & Bakery

Organic, vegan food.

Location

1314 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Avoca Coffee Roasters

Great coffee shop. Try the hemp milk as an alternative.

Location

1311 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Nonna Tata

BYOB, cash-only eatery. Fresh Italian food. Patio seating.

Location

1400 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

The Usual

Stylish bar. They know how to make a real Old Fashion.

Location

1408 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Benito’s

Traditional Mexican food. Great breakfast options on the weekends .

Location

1450 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Salsa Limon

Local restaurant that grew out of a food truck.

Location

1465 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Paco’s Mexican Cuisine

Little Mexican restaurant. The flavors are amazing. Not the same as down the street.

Location

1508 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Ellerbe Fine Foods

Seasonal menu, Southern-style foods. White tablecloth service.

Location

1501 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

King Tut

Egyptian cuisine and vegetarian options. One of the original restaurants on Magnolia.

Location

1512 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Esperanza’s Mexican Bakery & Café

Part of the Joe T. Garcia’s family. Homemade Mexican food.

Location

1601 Park Pl Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76110

Chadra Mezza & Grill

Mediterranean food. Daily buffets for lunch.

Location

1622 Park Pl Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76110

Old Neighborhood Grill

Local diner popular with regulars.

Location

1633 Park Pl Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76110