BY Edward Brown // 07.31.25

Fort Worth’s coveted Cultural District pairs world-class museums with some of the region’s finest restaurants. Longtime staples like Saint-Emilion Restaurant and Michael’s Cuisine remain beloved, while new arrivals such as Emilia’s and Bricks and Horses have added fresh energy to the neighborhood’s dining scene. Whether you’re in the mood for iconic local institutions or elevated newcomers, these are the 10 best restaurants in Fort Worth’s Cultural District.

Emilia’s

3300 Camp Bowie Boulevard

Inside The Crescent Hotel, Emilia’s delivers refined Mediterranean cuisine led by Executive Chef Preston Paine, a Culinary Institute of America graduate with experience at Michelin-starred Eleven Madison Park and top kitchens in France. Just beyond the main dining room, The Blue Room offers a slower, story-driven experience built on hyperlocal sourcing, intentional pacing, and deeply personal, Texas-rooted cooking. Its current tasting menu, Love Letter to Texas, runs weekends only.

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