Itching to explore the newest places for food, drinks and fitness in Fort Worth? From a beer garden with a dog park to workout spots, read on for a rundown of the newest businesses to open their doors around town.
MUTTS Canine Cantina
5317 Clearfork Main St., Clearfork
MUTTS Canine Cantina is a dog-friendly beer garden and traditional American eatery that's located near the Shops at Clearfork. This is its second location after the one in Uptown Dallas.
The new spot, which offers an off-leash dog park that your dog can roam while you eat and drink, offers a menu that includes dishes like the MUTTS Original Chicken Sandwich (dry-brined chicken breast with American cheese, pickles and Sichuan peppercorn sauce on a wheat bun) and the Hot Pickles & Cheese Sandwich (grilled cheese with dill chips and MUTTS sauce on a grilled bun).
Drinks from the bar include wines, beers and cocktails like the Frozen Peach Old Fashioned (Evan Williams peach, Deep Eddy peach and bitters) and the Texas Mule (Evan Williams Single Barrel bourbon, Paula's orange liqueur, fresh-squeezed lime juice and ginger beer).
Dogs can enjoy a frozen Pupsicle treat or a bite-size Doggie Dog beef frank. The dog park areas are available to members who purchase daily, monthly or annual passes.
With a 3.5-star rating out of five reviews on Yelp so far, MUTTS Canine Cantina has gotten a mixed reception.
Katie B., who was the first to review it on Sept. 30, wrote, "We had a wonderful time at MUTTS today! Great food! Great drinks! Our dogs loved the dog park and had a great time."
Amanda M. noted, "I never saw the attendants pick up after the dogs. I kind of thought that was one of their selling points. Maybe I misunderstood. Also, the membership prices seemed steep overall. Especially since there are plenty of free dog parks."
Interested? Stop by to welcome the new business to the neighborhood. MUTTS Canine Cantina is open from 3–10 p.m. on Monday-Thursday, noon–10 p.m. on Friday, and 9 a.m.–10 p.m. on weekends.
Palio's On Tap
3673 Western Center Blvd., Suite 503, Summerfields
Palio's On Tap is a new pizza restaurant that also offers sandwiches and other Italian fare. It's a spinoff concept of local chain Palio's Pizza Cafe, offering beer and wine on top of the normal menu.
On the menu, you'll find pizza, sandwiches, pasta, salads and more. Its pizzas include the Watson (Alfredo sauce, spinach, pepperoni, garlic, feta and bacon), the Stella (wing sauce, roasted chicken, mozzarella, cheddar and garlic topped with ranch dressing) and the Il Diavolo (pepperoni, sausage, jalapeños, habaneros, banana peppers, wing sauce, cheddar, spices and mozzarella). (See the full menu here.)
With a four-star rating out of seven reviews on Yelp so far, Palio's On Tap has already made a good impression.
LaTieya P., who reviewed the new spot on Sept. 28, wrote, "I called 30 minutes before they closed and they still took my order. I tried the antipasto salad, the King Pizza and tiramisu for dessert. I was very pleased with all my choices."
And Kristen S. noted, "Very friendly and attentive staff. They came by multiple times to check on us and make sure everything was great, that we got everything, and to ask if we needed anything else! Food tasted great as well."
Swing on by to take a peek for yourself: Palio's On Tap is open from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. on Monday-Thursday and Sunday, and 11 a.m.–10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
CrossFit Westwood
608 S. Jennings Ave., Southside
CrossFit Westwood is a new circuit training gym that is fully air conditioned and features showers, changing rooms and a lounge for members to use before or after a workout.
It has membership plans, plus a one-day free pass for those looking to try it out. (See the schedule of workouts here.)
With a five-star Yelp rating out of seven reviews, CrossFit Westwood has been getting positive attention.
Isaac C., who reviewed the new gym on Sept. 12, wrote, "CrossFit Westwood has brand-new equipment, showers, excellent location and a fun, family-like atmosphere that makes one want to come back everyday. Whether you are a Fort Worth native or just looking for a place to drop in, look no further."
Yelper Kayla A. added, “The environment at CrossFit Westwood makes you look forward to waking up at 5 a.m.! The coach, Matt, is super dedicated to making sure everyone in his class understands the movements and helps you progress further than you thought possible."
Head on over to check it out: CrossFit Westwood is open from 5 a.m.–8 p.m. on weekdays, 8:30 a.m.–10 p.m. on Saturday, and 3–5 p.m. on Sunday.
Orangetheory Fitness
6201 Sunset Drive, Suite 670
Orangetheory Fitness is a gym and personal training spot. This is the chain's fourth location in Fort Worth.
The studio offers hourlong workout sessions split into intervals of cardiovascular and strength training. It has heart rate monitors that track your individual intensity and help you track calories burned. The gym offers a free class for first-timers. (See its schedule of classes here.)
It's still early days for Orangetheory Fitness, which has just three reviews on Yelp thus far.
Yelper Cozzette H., who reviewed the studio on Sept. 17, wrote, "I like all the coaches. They are all different personalities. It's a great mix of people. I don't feel too old or too young: everyone is nice and they seem to do a great job remembering everyone's name, which truly impressed me."
Christina T. noted, "This place is great! I'm excited to work out again. All of the coaches truly care about the workout of each member. I've had my form corrected on numerous occasions and all questions answered."
