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Bonnell's Restaurant

4259 Bryant Irvin Road, Fort Worth, TX 76109
817.738.5489
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Ranked #1 of 643 restaurants in Fort Worth
Price range: 21 AUD - 26 AUD
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Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
Dining style: Fine Dining
Cross street: 183/Southwest Blvd
Description: Bonnell's Restaurant has earned the awards of "Top Restaurant," "Best Southwest Restaurant," and "Best Chef" by Fort Worth, Texas Magazine; "Best Chef" and "Best Restaurant" by FW Weekly, and "Award of Excellence" by Wine Spectator. Certified Texas organic beef, wild game, and fresh gulf seafood are the star performers of Bonnell's. Each dish exhibits creativity and innovative tastes with a blend of Southwestern, Creole, and Mexican influences. Fine Texas Cuisine, as defined by Chef Jon Bonnell, is a blend of regional flavors and cultures, combined with local ingredients that make Texans proud. All of the venison, quail, wild boar, beef, ostrich, chicken, fish, oysters, shrimp, cheeses, and fresh herbs served at Bonnell's come from the great state of Texas.
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Texas
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25 reviews 25 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

When Jon Bonnell took over an old Pizza Hut on the southwest side of town and turned it into a fine dining restaurant, I was skeptical that it would succeed. Boy, am I glad I was wrong! This is a must do if you are traveling to Fort Worth. Bonnell's says that it offers fine Texas cuisine and it does... More

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See 8 more reviews by Frogman71 for Fort Worth
Florence, Texas
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25 reviews 25 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

After several months I have the chance to go back to Bonnell's. I was away too long! Bonnell's is better than ever, and is one of few restaurants to offer the healthier game meats. I was quite impressed to see the all local area growers and sources for so many items on their menu as well. Our server was knowledgeable,... More

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See 2 more reviews by TetonCLT for Fort Worth
Fort Worth, Texas
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26 reviews 26 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

We love Bonnell's!!! Amazing service, great bartenders, and even better food! The food is always fresh and amazing. On our most recent visit, we sat at the bar and had a couple drinks and ordered some appetizers. They have one of the coldest martini's around. We ordered the 8 item appetizer sampler to sample all of their appetizers (hard for... More

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See 5 more reviews by JulesH2011 for Fort Worth
Tucker, Georgia
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

Fantastic, innovative food coupled with good service. All of the food was excellent, and the elk tenderloin was outstanding.

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Albuquerque, New Mexico
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16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

The staff is to be commended for their willingness to accommodate all our requests. Our evening began when we were shown to a table. One of us wanted a different table due to a concern that the one offered might be on a on a busy traffic aisle. We were given the desired table without delay. Our drinks (martinis, cosmopolitan... More

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See 4 more reviews by inn-trepid for Fort Worth
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63 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013 via mobile

Went for dinner last night with friends. A great evening! Lots of character in the restaurant, cozy, not too loud but a real energy to it. Wine list had great options at very reasonable prices. The Bonnell's cab is made by Egelhoff and was very good. Quail appetizer was very tasty, dipped in buttermilk and fried with lots of flavor.... More

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See 21 more reviews by michael h for Fort Worth
Dallas, Texas
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24 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

The menu has a wide variety of choices tied together with a "Southwest" theme. Our party of 5 enjoyed Texas Redfish, Chile Relleno, Salad and Steak. There are also chicken and wild game (elk tacos, buffalo, quail) offerings. Everyone enjoyed their food and commented on the unique "Southwest" interpretation of their dish. Very extensive wine list with average pricing. The... More

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Dallas, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013

Bonnell's competes well with any restaurant anywhere. The ingredients are unique to Texas. Their preparation is absolutely top drawer. Splurge and enjoy their wine list. They have some great choices.

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Fort Worth, Texas
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12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2013

My husband and I recently went there for our second wedding anniversary. We had a good time. Service was great, food presentation was very good as was also taste. I had the fire-rosted chile relleno for my entree. personally thought my entree didn't quite meet my expectations, but that is not because the food was not good; I just had... More

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See 7 more reviews by caroyandres for Fort Worth
New Mexico
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7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2013

Bonnell's was near a route back to the hotel. We wanted some typical Texas faire, so we stopped. WOW- this place is outstanding! The decor is warm and subdued, the service is great (attentive, but not hovering) and the food is exceptional. We had the pecan encrusted gulf redfish with heirloom tomatoes. Heirloom tomatoes are so flavorful, and the fish... More

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