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    The Cookshack

    4.5 (560 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Alex W.

    The service was great they were very helpful and patient. As a Gelper-Yelper I would rate this place 5 Gelpy Stars out of 5. Keep up the good work

    Chuck M.

    My wife and I were looking for something new we hadn't dined at and she was in the mood for chicken tenders. We were in Fort Worth's cultural district, and I fired up the Yelp app on my phone. When searching for chicken, The Cookshack popped up. It had been on my radar for quite a while, so we headed there for lunch. After looking over the menu board, we made our choices. My wife opted for 2 tender platter with fries. She decided on the "mild" seasoning. I decided on the Ribs and Chicken Combo. 1/4 rack of ribs and two tenders. I decided to be bold and chose the "Texas Hot" seasoning. After a short wait, our food was ready. WOW, some of the best tenders and ribs I've ever tasted. The tenders are cooked to order and served piping hot. The ribs were phenomenal, fall of the bone. My wife loved her tenders, she had a very happy tummy. The fries were fried to perfection and seasoned perfectly. Let's get on to the seasoning. My wife loved the 'mild' seasoning level of spice. Let's talk about the seasoning level I chose, "Texas Hot." OMG, I should have ordered 'medium" because the "Texas Hot" was definitely TEXAS HOT! I went through a lot of iced tea. The seasoning was on the tenders as well the ribs. I was able to bare the level of heat. Overall, it was very good. We'll have to come back very soon for another stab at the menu. Thank you Cookshack for a wonderful Sunday lunch.

    5 piece chicken sandwich (medium heat) with sweet heat sauce.
    Dave P.

    Our Favorite chicken sandwich place. We have driven an hour on many occasions just for a sandwich. Massive breaded breast sandwiches. Choose your heat, 5 levels (the Texas Heat made me cry..lol). Choose your sauce, 6 choices (my favorite is sweet heat). The breading is super crispy. Served on a bun with cole slaw. Other choices are tenders both breaded and grilled, ribs or chicken and waffles. Food is delivered to your table. Everytime we've been there the chef has come out to make sure everything is ok (I love that about this place). Its a smaller shop in Fort Worth so if its near meal time you may need to wait for a table. Several Tv's for viewing. Also seating at a small bar.

    Chicken & Waffles
    Jasmine S.

    The food was amazing the chicken is fried to perfection. It was seasoned so well I got mild (3) chicken tenders . I also ordered the chicken and waffles . The waffles were Crispy on the outside and Fluffy in the inside served with a cinnamon butter . AMAZING

    Johnathan T.

    i thought this was going to be a similar exp to fast food places but service was phenomenal. the food was super good too, we got tenders and dragon fries and chicken was juicy and every was spiced really well.

    Great lightening inside
    Melissa V.

    I've never seen or heard of this place before but, my friends from Church were going here so, I got to join them. The Cook Shack really impressed me with their Chicken Strips. Let's go with this review. There was a lot to see as I normally do. Lol It was Sunday, like around 12:30. The Cook Shack offered a small narrow parking lot, on both sides of the building. All spaces were taken except two. It was crowded enough to watch some one leave so, you can get their parking spot. There was a parking spot but, it looked to narrow so, I passed on it. I found another spot under the shade but had a difficult time backing out. Walked in and a lot of the tables were taken. There was a large table in the center that was perfect for the overflow crowd. The crowd consisted of after Church Goeers. I wasn't sure where to order or where the line was. Turns out you can order food at the bar too. Service seemed to be quick. I must have brought my patience and I was in good company because, there were lots of orders going by before my order was brought to me. It seemed to be pricey but, The Cook Shack offers a lunch special consisting of a drink, two Chicken Strips, a side, and a piece of bread for $9 99. The Chicken Strips were fresh, crispy, spicy with white meat. Macaroni was Ok, a small portion. Honey Mustard Sauce was tarty, barely enough to finish the strips. Well,the food was good. Enjoyed it. Would recommend. Gather your friends from Church and head here.

    Kale salad
    Petra N.

    Food was pretty good. We haven't been back since we ate there. I mean it's just pretty good not phenomenal or anything. Service is TOP NOTCH though!! They have the nicest people working there. So helpful, so cheerful, very welcoming! Definitely a service to remember. Service made food taste better for sure. We will be back soon.

    I've gone here 4 weeks in a row and it's been amazing every time. I had the 3 piece tender with medium heat and my partner had a burger. The frozen marg was very good. I'm assuming the burgers are cooked medium well so just a quick heads up if that's not your thing.

    3 Tenders (3) and salad - okay.  Should have gone with the chicken sandwich instead
    Linn P.

    This has been on my list to try for a very long time. We finally stopped by here with some friends. Service is great. Everyone is very nice. Our food was a hit and miss. The tenders were just okay. The chx sandwich was better. Very heavy thick batter on all. It is very crunchy but a small piece of meat inside and some bites, only batter. I got the medium heat which was good and a side and sweet spicy (not good). Our friend got the shack salad, the champagne vinaigrette dressing is tasty and it comes with avocado which was great... but the chicken was terrible. We all took a bite and it is sooo dry. Maybe they used old chicken? We pretty much ate around the chicken and threw it away. We all agreed we prob would not visit here again. Many good fried chx sandwiches around.

    Chicken Tenders (3), Side Fries
    Katy P.

    Ordered the mild chicken tenders with fries and the shack sauce. The chicken was delicious! The breading was impeccable and the strips were HUGE. The fries were average, the shack sauce was reminiscent of other chicken sauces (canes, zaxbys, etc). Overall thought it was great! Will be back!

    Rib sandwich and chicken sandwich
    Amy R.

    Great atmosphere and great service!! Food was fresh and delicious! Will definitely be back!

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    Yvette C.

    We had a pretty good experience here! I tried the Kale Salad with spicy chicken, and it was absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. My husband had the chicken sandwich, which he enjoyed, but we were both surprised that his meal came with only 7 fries. It felt a little skimpy for the price. The kids were happy with their chicken nuggets and mac and cheese. Overall, the food was solid, but the portion size for fries could definitely use some improvement! Cool

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    Derrick S.

    The chicken at this place is on point. The food is cooked to order. The service is fast and friendly and the atmosphere is cozy. There is also barbecue ribs on the menu. It appears to be a popular option. I have not tried it yet. I recommend if you like tenders and you want to spice it up a bit. Check out the Cookshack.

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    We placed a large order for our team at work. Everyone's order was correct and the food was really good. I'm looking forward to going back.

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    Are the ribs pork or beef?

    Pork!

    Does this place offer any vegan options?

    Yes! The Fries, dragon fries, sweet potato fries, and texas caviar are all vegan without modifications. The house salad can be made vegan with no cheese.… Read more

    Wonder what Scoville level the AMF is, because that might have been the hottest I've ever had?

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    Want a southern Louisiana breakfast in Fort Worth? Check out Fixe Southern House in ClearFork…read more Sunday brunch was so nice. Went for the biscuits, but our very wise waitress, Adriana, warned us that the biscuits were made with lard. Well that knocked out a bunch or breakfast options. She was so sweet and actually went to the kitchen and marked the menu pointing out lard-free menu choices. On the menu. Using black ink dots. Above and beyond. So we regrouped our breakfast plans and went mainly vegetarian. The Herbivore was absolutely delicious! Antebellum cheese grits topped with garlicky kale, romanesco and a soft boiled egg. We added a second egg. Split with my hubby. So good!! My sister-in-law had the brioche French toast. French toast topped with honey better, fresh berries and pecan granola. Served with maple syrup. Amazing! Added the duck fat breakfast potatoes. Who knew that the flavor would be so enhanced with the onions, peppers and duck fat. Get this side! Not a coffee drinker, but my hubby really enjoyed the coffee that is sourced from Cusco, Peru. Adriana made sure that the cups were always full and hot. Thank you for the VIP service at Fixe Southern House. Resident discount applied. Born from Opelousas, Louisiana, breakfast served with a huge helping of southern hospitality. "I do not have time for things that have no soul."-James Robert, Executive Chef/Owner

    The restaurant was very clean and the mood was welcoming and warm. Lighting and mixture of warm…read morewood tones and accent leather created an upscale yet homey vibe. We started with the biscuits and cinnamon roll. I would recommend both. The biscuits came with a jam, honey and whipped butter. The cinnamon roll, which may look a bit underwhelming had a such a great crispy texture on the outside while still being fluffy on the inside. The icing wasn't too sweet and complimented the roll nicely. For the table, we had the pollo frito biscuit w/duck fat potatoes, Brisket Benedict w/okra and the Fixe Breakfast entree w/maple sausage and potatoes. The pollo Frito was delicious, the chicken was seasoned well and maintained crunch even within the biscuit. Duck fat potatoes were also good but were even better after adding some salt. The brisket benny was okay, the texture of the brisket was very odd and didn't really hold up to the egg. Although the okra had a great flavor the batter was a bit too thick which made it chewy. The Fixe breakfast was great and the maple sausage was perfect. Our waitress was Adriana, she was great and very helpful. Overall we would definitely come back and look forward to trying dinner one night.

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    Some of the fried chicken, lobster & crawfish pot pie, and the kale salad.
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    Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

    4.3
    (939 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    When hanging out on Magnolia St....you eat Gus's Fried Chicken! The spice level was perfect--just…read morethe right amount of heat to give it a bold kick without overpowering the flavor. The chicken itself was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with that signature seasoning that keeps you coming back for more. But let me tell you--the fried pickles are hands down my absolute favorite! Perfectly crispy, not greasy at all, and served hot with that irresistible crunch. I could honestly order those alone and be happy. The atmosphere was laid-back and welcoming, and the service matched the quality of the food--friendly, fast, and attentive. If you're craving real, flavorful fried chicken with a kick, Gus's is a must-visit. I'll definitely be back!

    Great company. Good food. The wait was very long. But it was worth the wait. Meat was so crispy,…read morethe green were sweeter than I ever had them. Everyone's different, not saying they were bad. Just different. And the Mac was not my favorite. Once I saw they pour the bag of Mac n cheese in a heater. Then I was like ahh. I just figured it would be home made like the pies and chicken. Our waiter was sweet and we even had dessert. Recommend the chocolate pie warmed with ice cream. Love. Definitely not too bad. Will come back again. And try different sides.

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    Nana's Kitchen

    Nana's Kitchen

    4.0
    (144 reviews)
    9.7 mi
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    On my planned staycation to Fort Worth I wanted to try a…read moresmall business to support. I was also craving a piece of HOT fried fish. I came across Nama's Kitchen ON YELP. We had the pleasure of meeting Nana herself. Me and my mom enjoyed speaking with her. She was pleasant and friendly. I loved how she was very down to earth. My mom took a photo with her. My server was the sweetest and most polite person. She checked on me and my mom multiple times. She was friendly and helpful. So I must say my service was welcoming and AMAZING! I felt like part of the family! Now it's not a fancy place, but it was clean and cozy. Like a mom and pops place. Condiments are provided on the table. Even roses that were real are in a vase. You can dine in or they have a carry out side. Well I chose fish since that's what I wanted. The 2 piece filet meal comes with 2 sides. They will bring your food out in a plastic container. So if you have left overs it's already set to go. The food came out hot and fresh. The fish was fried nicely. I wish it was seasoned a bit more for my liking. It was pretty good though. It was a great size and again fried to perfection. The hush puppies were really tasty. The fried corn fritter was delicious. The pickled tartar sauce was unique and I loved it. OMG the cabbage was so DAMN GOOD! This stole the show. It was cooked perfectly and seasoned with love. It touched my soul and I wanted to lick my container. The Mac and Cheese was a NO for me. It was like black pepper and cheese sauce. It was just blah and II didn't even eat it. However, others may like it, but it wasn't that great. Sorry Nana! Overall I had a good visit! I will definitely come back and EAT when in the area. The cabbage won me over. I left feeling happy and full. The southern hospitality was FANTASTIC!

    Stopped by Nana's Kitchen during my MLK weekend trip to Fort Worth, and it was a soul food…read morehighlight! I got the two-piece catfish with sweet potatoes and mac & cheese--fish fried to crunchy perfection on the outside, juicy and full of flavor inside. My son loved his honey BBQ wing special with fries; the sauce had just the right sweet kick. The place sparkled with cleanliness--even the restroom smelled fresh like citrus. Bussers kept tables wiped down constantly, and the staff was super friendly, checking in to make sure we had everything. Met the owner too; she's genuinely warm and customer-focused, which made the vibe even better. If it weren't an hour from Dallas, I'd be weekly. Fort Worth soul food done right--thanks for the love! Tip: Go hungry; portions are generous.

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    97 West Kitchen & Bar

    97 West Kitchen & Bar

    3.9
    (282 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$$

    First, let me start off that I made a reservation. My table was ready immediately greeted by the…read morenicest people upfront, and it was super busy.. We opted to go for straight up meat and potatoes. Let me tell you the Wagyu ribeye Tomahawk was the bomb the meat melted in your mouth and they also give you tons of their potatoes and all the sauces that you can try. I personally had a bone out ribeye and I opted for the garlic Demi glaze. You have to get the Demi glaze. It's simply amazing. I could probably drink the whole freaking thing. Every person at our table was trying to steal my demiglaze. The meat was simply the most tender juicy thing I've ever had. I don't think they need to give me even a steak knife to cut this. It was flavorful tender, and the best cooked steak I've ever had. We will be back after I get out of my meat coma.

    After drinks at Hotel Drover, we decided to stay on property and grab lunch at 97 West Kitchen &…read moreBar and I'm very glad we did. First, major credit to Avery and Nancy, who were incredibly kind and patient considering we arrived fairly close to the end of lunch service before the restaurant closed for its afternoon break. We never felt rushed, which I really appreciated. I started lunch by ordering another cocktail (which may or may not have had me buzzing a little by this point) along with the 12 oz. prime rib steak served with buttery herb mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and chimichurri sauce. I'll admit, the steak was thinner than I expected for Texas (I sort of anticipated a Flintstones-sized slab of beef) but honestly? It was fantastic. Juicy, flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth tender and cooked perfectly! The mashed potatoes were rich and even the vegetables were great! My dining companions ordered a bit lighter fare, I believe a salad and grilled cheese, but I was far too focused on my steak situation to pay close attention. I left absolutely stuffed and very, very, very happy about it. The atmosphere here is upscale without feeling pretentious. Between the Western inspired decor and the relaxed energy of the Stockyards area, it feels welcoming. Also worth noting: apparently bachelorette parties featuring men in cow-print overalls are welcome here too, so truly something for everyone. Great service, great food, and a really enjoyable dining experience overall. I'd happily come back the next time I find myself in Fort Worth!

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