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    The Cookshack

    4.5 (561 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Guy H.

    Slap you up sida the head good! Bottom line,this is great chicken. Without a doubt the best chicken sandwich I've ever had. Enormous breast fried to a perfect golden brown at your desired heat level. Topped with a scoop of righteous house cole slaw and pickle slice on toasted Brioche perfection. Extensive menu including chicken strips, chicken and waffles, chicken sandwiches,ribs,hamburgers and salads. Comfortable and casual...elevated fast food. These guys deliver! Go!

    2 tenders (Spice level AMF) with Side Kale Salad
    Ishara F.

    The chicken was so moist on the inside and crispy on the outside. They make you sign a waiver for the AMF level spice which is the hottest they have. If you can eat those buldak 2 times spicy noodles you will be perfectly fine as these are not as spicy as that in my opinion. Absolutely delicious flavor being as spicy as they are because most places that try to serve a "really spicy level" end up tasting like chemicals or just have a weird aftertaste. The side salad was great and I really enjoyed their lemonade.

    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.

    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!

    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.

    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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    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.… 

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

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    Fixe Southern House

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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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    Madea's Down Home Cooking

    4.4
    (575 reviews)
    9.3 mi
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    I visited Madea's for the first time on a Thursday while in town visiting family, and I was…read morewelcomed right at the entrance. The hospitality set the tone for a great experience. I ordered the pork chop plate, and the server kindly let me try both a fried pork chop and a smothered one since I couldn't make up my mind. I also had fried cabbage and yams. The cabbage had a little unexpected heat to it, but that's actually the same way my family cooks theirs, so I ended up really enjoying it. One thing that stood out to me was the staff. I'm not sure if the restaurant is always staffed this way, but I was genuinely impressed that all the front-line workers were men -- and every single one of them was courteous, respectful, patient, and mindful of each customer. While I enjoyed my meal, I watched them treat each person who walked in with the same positive energy and attentiveness. If you're in the area, go support this restaurant. The food, the atmosphere, and the service all made my first visit a memorable one.

    I was on this side of town and was a little famished for some soul food. Decided to call in a take…read moreout order. The young man who answered the phone was very kind and ensured he had my order correct. Even verified I was ok with paying over the phone before he took my order. I arrived about 15 minutes later and once inside the cashier called for my order number then requested to see the card I paid with and my ID. In today's world it's comforting to know there are businesses verifying identity! Kudos!! Once seated at home I opened my container to hot fried catfish, tomatoes and okra, Mac n cheese and hot water cornbread. My first bite of everything was very good and seasoned to perfection. I got so full so quick that I wasn't able to finish but it made for perfect leftovers later that day. On to the desserts! My mom got a slice of pecan pie and I enjoyed the strawberry cake. Both were tasty and prepared perfectly! I will stop in again for fried pork chops when it's time for an off plan meal.

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    Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

    Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

    4.3
    (942 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    Loved it. We'd been…read moreto the Memphis, TN location about 10 years ago and enjoyed it. Now that we live in the DFW area, it was time to try the Fort Worth location. They are located on a corner and parking is limited. I found street parking on the side street, about a block down in front of a house. We walked inside Gus's about 11:30 am on a Wednesday. They were busy' but had a number of open tables. There are mostly square and rectangular 4-top tables. We chose one by the front windows. A moment after we sat down, our server, Joe K came by to greet us and he took our drink order. Menu's are at the table, so we studied a bit and were ready for Joe when he brought our drinks. I ordered: - Unsweetened Iced Tea - 3 Piece Dark Chicken Plate (my choice: leg, leg, thigh) with Greens and BBQ Beans My wife ordered: 2 Piece White Chicken Plate (breast, wing) with Mac-Cheese and BBQ Beans The chicken was the star for sure. The BBQ Beans weren't special but were decent. The Greens, decent. With each meal plate, the chicken is served on a slice of white bread. The chicken was fried to a deep brown and was real tasty. My dark meat was juicy and tender. My wife's white meat was drier but normal for white meat. My wife's felt the chicken skin was maybe overcooked as it was tough. It was fine to me. I ate her skin :) We'll be back to Gus's!

    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
    (146 reviews)
    9.7 mi
    $$

    The food was very well presented, I had the meat loaf, sweet potatoes, and corn bread…read more Meatloaf was very well portioned savory and tastefully good. Sweet potatoes were very tender. Good portion flavor was amazing.. (For me a bit too sweet), but overall good. Corn bread, now exactly how it was described, very velvety it melts in your mouth. For the flavor and density was very surprised it wasn't crumbly. Service was very welcoming, didn't make you feel overwhelmed for being a first time customer. No rushing while trying to order, which for me is very important when trying a restaurant for the first time. Ambiance very comfortable and laid-back. Definitely will try this hidden gem again

    My husband is from the south, Virginia to be exact, so my review will be biased based on that. I am…read moregiving a very generous 4 star review mainly because of the woman who was plating all the food behind the counter and because this place is a soul food spot not southern. I came here today a little after 5pm and did not get a greeting like everyone else did when I walked into the door. They were pretty busy with to go orders around this time. There is an entrance area where you order and pay for your food and a separate area for dining in. I ordered a catfish fillet with Mac n cheese and sweet potatoes and fried shrimp basket with fries and greens to go. I ordered at 5:15 and got my food at 5:45 and let me tell you, it was the longest wait of my life. I think the A/C must've been broken because it was hot in the waiting area and it didn't help that one of the front desk girls kept complaining about them still being open for another hour. There were a bunch of flies everywhere and the front area doesn't seem to be cleaned throughout the day. I also feel for the woman who puts the plates together because she's doing it by herself and was constantly asking the front desk girls to bag the orders. She stayed calm though and still greeted people as they were coming in. Now for the food. The shrimp basket was $25.99 and the catfish was $19.99. The shrimp was good, kids approved. The catfish was good too. All the food was made fresh to order so I can appreciate that for quality. Onto the sides. I think the French fries were accidentally season with sugar instead of salt. The greens were ok, just drenched with garlic. The Mac n cheese, ehhh. I was looking forward to the Mac n cheese but it wasn't as cheesy as I was expecting but tasted ok. The sweet potatoes were really good, probably my favorite side out of the four. The cornbread was moist and good. Overall, food was good but definitely overpriced. However, I do support small businesses but still think it's a bit overpriced based on portion size. They do require you pay for your food before you sit down if you are dining in. This may be because of too many incidents where people dine and dash. I do think that the lady behind the counter putting the plates together needs better help. No offense to the young girls they have working there but either train them or get someone who can actually do the job. If you are looking for true southern food, this ain't it. Texas food vs. southern food are 2 completely different things which I am learning the hard way now having lived here for a year.

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    2 fried catfish with mashed potatoes + green beans
    2 fried catfish with mashed potatoes + green beans
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    97 West Kitchen & Bar

    97 West Kitchen & Bar

    3.9
    (285 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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