Bonnell's Fine Texas Cuisine

Alphabet Date B. This has been on my list of places to try in Fort Worth and we finally got to go. It was super hard to get a reservation here during the weekends so we ended up getting a reservation mid-week, which was nice because it was quiet. I love the Texas decor inside and the chairs were comfortable. Because I've been wanting to go here, I wanted to taste a couple of different dishes. I heard the elk was good so we ordered the elk tacos as an appetizer and it came with green chile cheese grits. Yeah, definitely worth ordering. We got the Tijuana caesar, which tasted like any other caesar, to be honest. I think I would've gone with the True Blue Texan or Bonnell's house salad next time, but hubby loves Caesar salad. I ordered the pepper-crusted buffalo and hubby ordered the tequila-lime game hen. I got the buffalo medium rare. It was cooked perfectly. It had a little gamey taste to it, but I liked it -- husband, not so much. He's not into the gamey meats. The truffle potato pavé was ridiculously good. Potato pavé, truffle and salted caramel are my weaknesses so to have 2 of the 3 in one dish was heaven. Hubby's game hen was so fresh and light. I really enjoyed the flavors of that dish. We also ordered the brisket Mac and cheese. It was yummy, but we had to take it home because we barely put a dent in it. To finish the night off, we ordered the tres leches creme brûlée. OMG. Probably the best creme brûlée I've ever had. It was so silky and smooth. It wasn't too sweet. Highly recommend. Our server was really sweet and super professional. She was attentive and really purposeful in the way she interacted with us. That's the only way I know how to describe her service. I would definitely come back and try other things on the menu. I'm sure there are plenty of wonderful, tasty dishes that I would love.

***This review is for family to go meals***We often order the family to go meals. It's so easy. Just order online from the weekly menu. Pick up anytime after 4pm I believe. Go home, reheat and you're ready to eat. We have yet to order a meal we didn't love! Our favorite is the chicken fried steak. We also like the salad that comes with most of the meals. It's a great value and we hope to one day dine in person!

I've been here 3 times. Without exception, I have been so pleased with the entire experience. We always make reservations and we have never had to wait past our reservation time. Waitstaff is on point each and every time. I've always gotten the steak. I've had both the filet and ribeye and both were perfection. Ribeye - A very generous portion. So generous, there was no way I can eat it in one sitting. Cooked perfectly and not over seasoned. I'm a steak purist. I don't use anything but a generous amount of both salt and pepper on the steak. I cook them in a cast iron pan with butter and garlic. Obviously, the steak at Bonnells is cooked way better than I can do on my own. I appreciate that Bonnells lets the beef shine and they do not overpower the lovely beef flavor with a crap ton of ingredients. Filet - The portion size is much more manageable but still plenty. I think it's an 8 oz filet. Generally I'm not a filet fan because I like the marbling of a ribeye much more. The filet at Bonnells is lovely, however. Again, they let the beef shine and it was cooked perfectly. As far as sides are concerned, the ones I have tried have been very good. The whipped potatoes are creamy and not over worked. The burnt end Mac and cheese is criminally good. I liked the creamed greens very much as well. I don't go here often given the fact it is an expensive dinner for someone like myself but I love having an occasion to splurge. Bonnells is one of the places I am always happy to splurge at when given the chance.

This is one of the top 5 places in Fort Worth that has consistently been in my opinion, the best of Fort Worth. First, from the moment you walk in the door, you are made to feel welcome and that the staff is there to serve your community. Second, I have never had a disappointing meal here, the kitchen staff is amazing. Finally, I understand how reservations systems work and that my table has another party waiting, but the meal is so perfectly executed and timed that I never feel rushed and like I need to vacate for the next paying ticket. This is my go to place for TRUE Texas cuisine (note I said Texas - think A&M and Ranchers NOT TEX-Mex).

Great food, wine and service. Ambiance is private. Great assortment of appetizers and entrees.

Bonnell's has always been excellent, every time I visit. I love all their dishes, especially the wild game. The service is always excellent, especially Dalton! The decor is very Texan, with servery pieces of taxidermy. Overall, I think they're great and I'll definitely be back.

I was planning to take a friend out to dinner in Dallas but ended up staying in Fort Worth. We were looking for a good steakhouse and Bonnell's came up as I perused Yelp. I was a little concerned when we pulled up in the parking lot as the building looked like the lounge for a 70s-era motel but I needn't have worried. The interior of the restaurant is quite nice and is split into a bar area with some booths, and a main dining room. It has a very old school Fort Worth feel that I liked frankly-it may not be to everyone's taste but I think most people would feel at home here. The dining room is divided into groups of tables with tall glass and wood panels separating them, creating a more quiet and intimate atmosphere so you can enjoy a conversation with your companions.The farm-to-table menu is very focused with some very hearty fare including some game options. We started off with elk tacos, served on a bed of green Chile cheese grits. They were excellent and I'm glad we chose to split the appetizer because the portions are very large. We also enjoyed the wedge salad and house salad, both fresh with locally-sourced produce (the waitress assured us the veggies came from Bonnell's garden) and homemade dressings. Whiskey bleu cheese dressing--yum. Dinner entrees consisted of the elk backstrap and a buffalo tenderloin filet. The elk was beautifully done in two large medallions cooked medium rare and accompanied by a blackberry-chipotle sauce. The tenderloin was pepper crusted and also cooked perfectly with a nice sear on the outside and medium rare inside. The pommes frites were a bit too plentiful but were delicious nonetheless. Fresh cornbread was served with dinner but I never got to eat more than a sample (it was good too). I'm not a wine connoisseur but my dining partner enjoyed a selection from the extensive wine list, while I enjoyed a Crawford Bock with my dinner. Our server talked us into sharing a dessert, an extremely light and fluffy cheesecake topped with sautéed Texas peaches. Service was extremely attentive, friendly, and helpful in guiding us through the menu. I think the tucked-away location makes it harder to find and the prices are befitting of the quality you get, but it is very much worth the effort. Highly recommended.

The food here is amazing! We always start with Oysters Texadelphia, the bread/ cornbread & butter are so tasty, cocktails are amazing with many fresh choices. Steaks & seafood are typically our choice and they are excellent here always! Servers are always the best with great conversation, we always make a reservation for a smooth experience, even with a late reservation they do not rush you! All around favorite choice of ours especially to take guests!

The food is well worth the wait and travel to get here. Chef Kobi does an amazing Lamb shank and came out to talk to us while we were here. I highly recommend asking for Garrett to be your server. He gave us great recommendations and his personal picks off the menu.

My dear friends brought me here to celebrate my 65th birthday. It was my first time eating at this restaurant. Upon opening the door and entering, I was struck by the amazing, peaceful ambience of the restaurant. The service was exemplary! I had the pepper crusted buffalo fillet and it was Absolutely delicious! I have never had such tender meat before, I could cut it with my fork!The appetizers and the dessert were also outstanding. If you want a really fine dining experience, this is the place to come! I am in a wheelchair, and the seating was not crowded so it was easy for me to navigate. Very interesting Texas decor, which was very pleasing to look at. I am hoping that my friends will want to take me there next year for my birthday! It was a unique and exciting experience. Next time I want to try the elk backstrap.