10 Best Places to Eat and Drink in Fort Worth During the CrossFit Games
When you think of Texas, you think of food and beer, and there are plenty of options in Forth Worth to delight any palate. Spectating at the CrossFit Games is a marathon, not a sprint, so you will have to refuel.
Here is a non-exhaustive list of great options to grab grub if you’re in town for the Games.
Heim Barbecue
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Address: 1109 W Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, TX
BBQ and Texas go hand in hand, so we needed at least one joint to make our list.
- Heim is the original home of bacon burnt ends, and the owners have been smoking meat since after college.
They opened their first restaurant on Magnolia in 2016 and now have two locations in Fort Worth, both open seven days a week. They also serve homemade seasonal cobblers, draft beer, craft cocktails, and wine.
Woodshed Smokehouse
Address: 3201 Riverfront Dr., Fort Worth, TX
Woodshed Smokehouse is the brainchild of local celebrity chef Tim Love and is more than a restaurant in Fort Worth.
- Visiting the Smokehouse, patrons will experience pit-smoked meats blended with innovative dishes like Love’s 16-hour smoked beef shin. There is a casual bar, dining room, and a courtyard, so there are many dining options.
Woodshed boasts three smokers, two rotisseries, two wood grills, and a rotating variety of woods they use to cook on. An added bonus? They serve breakfast on the weekends from 8:00–11:00 a.m.
Rodeo Goat
Address: 2836 Bledsoe St., Fort Worth, TX
Rodeo Goat boasts great burgers, beers, and cocktails, and they deliver on all of them.
- With a vast menu offering unique combinations and takes on a traditional burger, everyone should find something to satisfy their cravings.
There are tons of drink options if you’re looking to unwind, and don’t forget to check out the mouth-watering shakes for dessert.
They have a happy hour on Monday through Friday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Jakes Burgers and Beer
Address: 515 Main St., Fort Worth, TX
With eight DFW locations, Jakes boasts locally sourced, never-frozen, 100-percent beef patties for its large selection of menu items.
- They also offer sandwiches, salads, and hot dogs, and you can grab a cold beer to sip while you enjoy your food. Breakfast is also served every day.
Joe T. Garcias
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Address: 2201 N Commerce St., Fort Worth, TX
This restaurant has been an iconic destination in Fort Worth for almost 100 years.
- Joe T’s started with the family matriarch emigrating from Mexico and has transformed over the decades under the watchful eyes of the children and grandchildren.
Come for the unique dining locale, and stay for the Mexican classics and margaritas.
Taste Community Restaurant
Address: 1200 S. Main Street, Fort Worth, TX
If you want your meal to mean something while in Texas, head to Taste.
- The Taste Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established to feed people one community at a time. Their mission is to feed, educate, and serve the community, and they believe everyone should have access to healthy, nutritional food.
The restaurant makes everything with fresh ingredients and has no prices on its menu. Instead, they employ a give-and-take concept, asking guests to do one of the following:
- Pay what you can afford.
- Pay what you would typically pay.
- Pay what you would typically pay, plus a little extra.
Make a reservation online to ensure you get a table!
Honorable mentions: Yucatan Taco Stand, The Bearded Lady, Press Cafe, Cancun Mexican Restaurant
Drinks
With the heat and humidity out in full force in Texas in August, tons of spectators will be craving a nice cold beer or a refreshing cocktail.
Here is a non-exhaustive list of some great options to check out in Fort Worth.
Ye Olde Bull & Bush
Address: 2300 Montgomery St., Fort Worth, TX
With the International crowd in town for the Games, why not celebrate with a pint or two at the local English pub?
- Ye Olde Bull & Bush offers a great selection of English and Irish beers to enjoy out on the patio.
They are open until 2:00 a.m. if you are looking to celebrate late.
The Mad Hatter Neighborhood Pub
Address: 706 Carroll St., Fort Worth, TX
The Mad Hatter proudly declares itself its patrons’ favorite local pub, offering wine, beer, and cocktails.
- They are open from 11 to 2:00 a.m. daily and offer rotating daily specials.
Rogers Roundhouse
Address: 1616 Rogers Rd., Fort Worth, TX
Rogers Roundhouse is an American-style beer garden located near one of the largest working railyards in the country.
- There is plenty of space for big groups — check out the patio with picnic tables — and live music on Friday nights.
They are famous for their frozen margaritas and 30 rotating draft beers. Hungry? There is an extensive food menu, including desserts and brunch options.
Junk Punch
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Address: 2805 Bledsoe St., Fort Worth, TX
If you want fun to go along with your cocktails, look no further than Junk Punch.
- This bar offers video games, bowling, mini golf, lawn games, and more. It is truly where drink and games collide, and it is only five minutes away from the venue.
Honorable Mentions: Sidesaddle Saloon, Thompson’s Bookstore, Lockwood Distilling Co.
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