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    Tricky Fish

    4.5 (632 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Calamari with fried okra
    Shay L.

    Tricky Fish is a super cute spot for a date night!! We went on a Saturday and I did make a reservation just in case it was packed. They were busy but our server came within minutes of sitting down so no delays in service. Meredith was awesome and very personable! All the food was so good and the drinks were hitting the marks!! I definitely recommended Tricky Fish to anyone visiting Fort Worth.

    Bourbon Sherry Linguine
    Mark H.

    Large open bar at entry that can seat @ 40 patrons with smaller 2 seat tables in bar with a smaller dining area. Possibly a heavy focus on bar as it's a two page only menu with alcohol on the front, food on the back. Prices seem very reasonable. Old fashioned will set you back $13, glasses of wine in the 10-13 window. Great for fish fans with fried catfish and standard cod fish and chips and more classier dishes like blacked redfish, mahi mahi, shrimp and grits and more. I started with Boudin Balls which had 8-10 in the order. Took me all to decide if I liked them. For me missed the sausage profile and dirty rice texture but this seemed a different take served with hot "gravy" versus roumelade. I also missed the holy trinity flavor profile of peppers/onion/celery Surprised with jalapenonhush puppies which is complimentary to all tables. These were excellent. My entree choice was bourbon sherry and shrimp linguini. Sauce was fantastic. Generous shrimp portions. Possibly go to 8-10oz of pasta as I had a lot of sauce left would have loved more linguine. A couple of the shrimp were not completely cooked. These were larger profile shrimp and was a missed step. Staff was abundantly attentive. Mattie the hostess was wonderfully polite and friendly and even brought me my glasses I left at hostess stand when I looked at menu trying to decide if I would give this place a try. Someone please thank her for her smile and hospitality. It was originally created and launched in 2016-2017 by Razzoo's Cajun Café, an Addison, Texas-based restaurant company. After its early growth, it was later spun off/divested from Razzoo's in 2019. Following the spin-off, former Razzoo's president Chris Degan took control and became CEO/owner/operator of Tricky Fish. I think he is up to something good here. Couple little things and it's 5 star and when I'm back up in DFW for a convention center show I will likely check back.

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    Terry J.

    Hits and a few misses. Fate brought us here. We were in the "neighborhood" and my sister needed to use the restroom so I decided to check out the menu. We have been here before but couldn't remember anything about the experience. (Not a good sign) We opted to have lunch. The beer battered cod caught our attention and the Parmesan Haddock sealed the deal. We started out with a side of the Fried green tomatoes. They were ok. Needed some "tanginess". Our waiter brought us a few hush puppies. Cheddar style with a little heat. Delicious! I ordered the Parmesan Haddock served over linguine. (Asked that the fish be served on a separate plate). The Haddock was a knock out solid home run. Flaky and tasty. The best tartar sauce ever to hit my Lips. Unique in every fantastic way. It's a must try. The linguine was ok. It's was missing tomatoes noted in the description. I also tried a cup of the kitchen sink gumbo. Major miss. Lacking flavor. On a rainy day you want your gumbo to have flavor. The toasted beget was slightly "burnt". My sister really enjoyed her beer battered cod. She's not a huge seafood/fish lover but enjoyed her sandwich and she bragged for 20 minutes on the Mac n cheese. The banana pudding is from another planet. It was delicious! Service. Greeted warmly and seated quickly. It took way too long to get tartar sauce. Asked for extra when ordering...especially for the sandwich and none was brought out with the food. A slight oversight but when we reminded our waiter it was still forgotten about and we had get up to go it. When the dessert was brought out our waiter cleaned the table and took our silverware. No biggie but an inconvenience.

    Mahi Mahi w Loaded Mashed Potatoes
    Elizabeth A. H.

    The food was good and the service is nice. I got my food to go and the mahi mahi was dry, but maybe it cooked more on the drive home. The vegetables and mashed potatoes were tasty.

    Bourbon Sherry Linguine
    Ashley A.

    We recently visited Tricky Fish for a celebratory lunch honoring a great friend, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Our party of 11 truly enjoyed every last bite. The food was absolutely delicious, and the portion sizes were very generous. Started off with their sample of hush puppies and a side of butter. Highlights included the Kitchen Sink Gumbo loaded with shrimp, fish, chicken, andouille, and rice; the rich and flavorful Bourbon Sherry Shrimp Linguine each dish was prepared beautifully and full of flavor. On top of the great food, the service was outstanding. Cristal and Pantera took excellent care of our large group, keeping everything running smoothly with friendly, attentive service. This was the perfect spot for a celebration, and we'll definitely be back. Also they add 20% gratuity to eight or more as a group automatically

    Shrimp tacos lettuce wrapped
    Kimberly W.

    Tricky Fish is a coastal cajun restaurant near Whole Foods. They offer lunch and brunch specials and cocktails specials daily. The food is great, very well seasoned with lots of flavor. The dining room is large and open. They also have a wonderful dog friendly patio. The service is good, the staff is very knowledgeable about the menu. Overall, really great.

    Fried Green Tomatoes -with blackened shrimp
    Tonya K.

    It was our first time here. It is a nice sized and bright space. Nice & attentive staff. Mostly tables vs booths (only seats 4 btw). My etouffe was tasty and mild Spicy (default). The kids meal was good quality & portion for my 7 y/o & came with a drink. Redfish dish was a good portion and tasty; okra was crispy fyi. The fried green tomatoes with shrimp and a nice shareable size and fresh. Bloody Mary was a hit. They do have week day happy hour food & drink specials which are tempting. Definitely worth a try if I'm a seafood mood.

    Cotu G.

    If you get excited about southern food and you think this place is season well it's not. It's very basic seasoning basic people. I'm from Southwest Louisiana looking for a good place That seasons heavy and never found one yet! I will keep looking! Dishes are very plain here

    Stephanie L.

    We had an amazing experience at Tricky Fish! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The children's shrimp and rice meal was a huge hit -- the shrimp were tender and seasoned just right, and the rice was fluffy and delicious. It's not always easy to find a kids' meal that's actually good quality, but they nailed it! The mahi and shrimp tacos were absolutely outstanding. The fish was perfectly cooked, the shrimp were juicy, and all the toppings complemented everything beautifully. Every bite was fresh and full of flavor. And let's talk about the okra -- hands down the BEST okra ever! Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and not greasy at all. I could've ordered a second batch just for myself! Great food, great atmosphere, and we'll definitely be back. Highly recommend!

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    That G.

    The oysters were very good. We also had the catfish po boy & catfish & shrimp platter. Everything g was fresh and amazing. Our appetizer was fried green tomatoes. No photos ... i will be capturing them next time tho We went na k after the first posted review. So fresh and good! Service is alway amazing !

    Barb A.

    First time here for lunch at Tricky Fish. Was greeted with a smile upon entering and seated immediately. It has a nice bar area as well as tables. I was here right at noon on a weekday. I ordered the Fish & Chips which comes with fries and slaw. The plate/tray with the fish was presented well. The fish was delicious. It was hot and crispy. I liked the tartar sauce, it had a little heat. The slaw was ok and the fries could have been a crispier (personal preference).

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    I had the Mahi mahi, and while the flavor was good, it was a little over cooked. Service was excellent.

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    The food and service were both outstanding here. Friendly staff and the gumbo and redfish were both well above average

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    Service is always good and the food is consistently excellent. Great addition to the neighborhood.

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    Ask the Community - Tricky Fish

    Do you have a togo menu?

    Devin, most of our menu is available to go. You can see all of our menus on our website https://www.tricky-fish.com/fort-worth-tx#menu and you can also place an onlin order at… 

    Do you offer any gluten free options?

    Michael - we have a number of gluten free options as well as others that can be easily modified to be gluten free. Your server can give you a copy, but here is a link to it. I am sorry that we don't have it posted on our website but we will update… 

    Do you take reservations for big groups?

    Yes

    Is this restaurant dog friendly on the patio?

    Hi Rena! We love when people bring their dogs and just ask that they stay on a leash. Hope we’ll see you soon.

    It says you have a patio. I don't remember one. Where can I find photos?

    There's a small patio on the left when you come in. There's a door you have to go thru to see it.

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    River's Cocktail & Wine Bar - Bar

    River's Cocktail & Wine Bar

    4.6(16 reviews)
    4.3 mi•Far West

    Cool, laid-back spot with a welcoming atmosphere. The bartender and server were both incredibly…read moresweet and attentive. The pizzas were not only delicious but huge--we each had plenty of leftovers to take home. We'll definitely be back. Private parking lot Clean single restrooms TVs Pizza is the only thing on the menu. Drink menu, which includes beer and wine.

    River's is exactly the kind of place Fort Worth needs more of. Great atmosphere, great people,…read moregreat drinks, and the pizza is absolutely outstanding. The pizza alone is worth the trip. The crust has that perfect combination of crispy on the outside while still being light and airy, the ingredients taste fresh, and the flavor combinations are way beyond what you normally expect from "bar pizza." This is legitimately great pizza that just happens to be served inside an awesome neighborhood bar. What I really like about River's is the overall vibe. It feels upscale without being pretentious and comfortable enough that you can stop in for a drink and pizza or hang around for the evening. The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is fun, and it has that neighborhood-place feeling where you can see yourself becoming a regular. Fort Worth has plenty of bars and plenty of pizza places, but River's manages to do both extremely well. If you haven't tried River's yet, put it on your list, and definitely come hungry. The pizza is some of the best I've had in Fort Worth.

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    Dirty Laundry - Old Fashioned

    Dirty Laundry

    4.3(80 reviews)
    4.7 mi•Cultural District, Arlington Heights
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    Fiance and i walked were exploring and walked past an oddly placed and weirdly small laundromat…read morebefore realizing that there is no way this just a tiny random laundromat. We poke our heads in (accidentally going through the exit door. the front door is well camouflaged) and just found a wonderful very chilled out bar. Haven't been to a speakeasy in a long time. It was dark lighting with ambient black lights and string lights to keep it dim but you wont struggle to see through. Music was not super loud and the chairs were incredibly comfortable and the whole place was laid out to just have drinks and lounge while talking with friends. No food, which is fine. You have plenty of options on the same block for that. This place is just for drinks and conversation. The seasonal menu was awesome. It iss a bar so they of course can make anything you request if you don't want a specialty cocktail. I got my favorite, a moscow mule but they had a brazilian mule on the specialty menu. I never had that before and ordered it on the spot. It was grapefruit vodka with lime, lots of fine pellett nugget ice (the really good kind) with ginger beer and condensed milk. My god it was great, they told me how they made it because i never saw milk added to this before. It was a delicious limeade that almost was slushy like, creamy and with tangy vodka. Plus they actually served it in a proper copper mug. Best mixed drink ive had period and a cool twist on my favorite standard moscow mule. The place is now going to become a frequent haunt for us. Its very laid back, relaxed, with fantastic ambiance. It doesn't get jammed packed and is not meant to get wild in. We went there around 7pm on a friday night with about 8 or so others already there with their drinks. It did pick up later with 15-20 people in there but still spacious and comfortable. It genuinely was just a nice bar to have drinks and conversations with friends. Nice music that isn't too loud so you can talk with normal voice levels. The bartenders we had were super nice and charismatic. The drinks were not expensive, a respectable 13 bucks for my mule. If you have a bill over 40 dollars they automatically add 20% gratuity to it so keep that in mind when you are tipping. And after 8pm everything had 20% gratuity added to the bill. But the service is so damn good that you will probably still want to tip on top of that anyways. I loved it so much i actually made a yelp account just to post a review. TLDR super cool speakeasy type joint, cool aesthetics and laundry theme. Not loud, good for drinks and chit chat, cool well crafted specialty cocktails that don't break the bank. Good bartenders. Good times. Cozy seats that encourage you to hang out and talk even with folks you haven't met before and dim without being dark lighting. Clean bathroom too and quick charismatic service. Hit this place up for sure even just for the novelty of it. It was a wonderful surprise bar for a date night. Pro tip for this area in general. all paid parking, some place validates some do not, i am unsure if they do here but there is paid parking right out front and also a paid lot literally across the street. But i don't even bother. About a block and a half away northeast is a big shopping complex with a target. i just park there for free and walk. its a short nice walk and doesn't cost 20 bucks.

    Super late review as it's been quite some time since I visited Dirty Laundry, but it's still a spot…read morethat stands out. Highlights: Super fun speakeasy-style entrance Small interior, but the seating is arranged really well for different group sizes and feels surprisingly comfortable I don't recall them offering food during my visit, but the bartenders were friendly and were able to make a great mocktail Surrounded by different eateries, so it's easy to grab food nearby before or after drinks Easy parking, which is always a plus (street or parking garage nearby)

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    Blackland Distillery - The bar

    Blackland Distillery

    4.5(142 reviews)
    5.3 mi•Arlington Heights
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    Great people and great whiskey. We had a great experience blending our own whiskey and then having…read morea party to bottle it. I didn't like whiskey until I tried theirs, especially the Pecan Brown Sugar one.

    4.7 of 5. Our…read moreanniversary didn't start the way we hoped--our dog had gone missing, and chaos ensued. But from the very first phone call, Sophie at Blackland Distillery showed nothing but grace and patience. She allowed us to keep pushing back our reservation without a hint of frustration, and that alone deserves a standing ovation. When we finally arrived, what could've been a ruined evening turned into one of the most memorable nights we've had. Every single person we encountered at Blackland was incredibly kind and welcoming. Marshall greeted us with warmth, and Jeremy? He's not just a bartender--he's a cocktail artist. The drinks he crafted for us were next-level, easily some of the best we've ever had. He truly understands spirits and how to elevate them. We were genuinely torn when it was time to leave for our dinner reservation at Wicked Butcher--honestly, we could've stayed sipping Jeremy's creations all night. Before we left, we got to meet Sophie in person (she stuck around!), and by that time, we had sampled every single spirit Blackland offers. Each one was exceptional--smooth, bold, and full of character. Take home message: Top-tier spirits, an amazing vibe, and a team that genuinely cares--Blackland Distillery turned a stressful day into an unforgettable celebration. We'll be back... and next time, we're staying all night.

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    Bricks and Horses - Burger & Fries

    Bricks and Horses

    4.5(100 reviews)
    4.0 mi•Arlington Heights, Monticello

    I had avoided doing brunch here based on an assumption that the price would reflect the hotel…read morerates, but i was pleasantly surprised with not only a rationally priced menu, but an incredibly delicious one at that! While I perused the menu, they brought a plate of tiny biscuits with butter, jam, & honey. I chose the Deviled Egg puffs - and the bacon pieces on those made me order a side of the bacon to go along with it. A.G. had the burger and said it was really good. Service was impeccable and I think our waitress's name was Nicole. Great job! I loved the artwork around the hotel and was happy to learn that they hold complementary hosted art walks a couple of times a week.

    Five stars! We started at the bar with a drink, and I had the pickle martini -- so yummy! We also…read moretried the house-made pork rinds. I'm normally not a pork rind fan at all, but these were delicious. Once we moved into the dining room, we ordered a bottle of wine. The sommelier was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. We started with the three dips served with a sleeve of Ritz crackers, which sounds so simple but was surprisingly good! For dinner, we shared the Wagyu sirloin and Brussels sprouts, and both were fantastic. Everything from the drinks to the food to the service was excellent. Such a fun dining experience. We will definitely be back!

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