Fort Worth's 5 best spots for high-end New American fare

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In search of a favorite New American spot?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end New American restaurants around Fort Worth, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.

1. Grace

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Topping the list is Grace. Located downtown at 777 Main St., it is the highest-rated high-end New American restaurant in Fort Worth, boasting 4.5 stars out of 322 reviews on Yelp.

In the words of Grace's website, "Executive Chef Blaine Staniford takes a modern approach to American classics, creating sophisticated dishes that emphasize purity, simplicity and seasonal flavors."

Enjoy items such as white asparagus risotto, tempura squash blossom, charcoal-grilled cabbage, arctic cod and capellini pasta from one of the chef's tasting menus, followed by a Texas strawberry tart for dessert.

2. Reata

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Next up is Reata, situated at 310 Houston St. in downtown Fort Worth. With four stars out of 773 reviews on Yelp, the steakhouse and New American spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge.

Known for "legendary Texas cuisine," Reata offers full brunch, lunch and dinner menus, serving true Texas-inspired dishes such as fried quail and waffles, tumbleweed onion rings, tenderloin tamales with pecan mash and an assortment of steaks.

3. Clay Pigeon Food & Drink

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Linwood's Clay Pigeon Food & Drink, located at 2731 White Settlement Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy American joint 4.5 stars out of 151 reviews.

With a constantly changing menu that showcases seasonal ingredients, Clay Pigeon makes as much as possible from scratch, from fresh house-made charcuterie and bread to ice cream and more.

4. Bonnells Restaurant

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Bonnells Restaurant, a steakhouse and New American spot, is another well-loved, pricey go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 149 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4259 Bryant Irvin Road to give it a go for yourself.

Bonnells lets guests experience its "award-winning farm-to-table philosophy in cuisine that exhibits regional style with spices that fuse Southwestern, Creole and Mexican influences," according to the restaurant's website. Look for menu items like pecan-crusted redfish and quail and mushroom pasta.

5. The Lonesome Dove Western Bistro

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At last, check out The Lonesome Dove Western Bistro, which has earned four stars out of 421 reviews on Yelp. Treat yourself at the New American spot by heading over to 2406 N. Main St.

The menu includes a range of unique Texas-inspired dishes such as lobster hush puppies and rabbit-rattlesnake sausage, along with an array of steak cuts.

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