Sundance Square District · Downtown Fort Worth

Reata Menu & Prices

Named after the fictional ranch in the 1956 film Giant, Reata has survived an F3 tornado, two relocations, and thirty years in Fort Worth — and it just moved back to where it all started. Here’s the full menu, real prices, and how to plan your visit.

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530 Throckmorton St Lunch & Dinner Daily Reservations Recommended
Since 1995

A West Texas rancher’s restaurant, three decades on

Reata began with Al Micallef, owner of the CF Ranch in the Davis Mountains, who partnered with Fort Worth businessman Mike Evans to open the first Reata in Alpine, Texas in 1995 — naming it after the fictional cattle empire in George Stevens’ 1956 film Giant, starring Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor and James Dean.

A year later Reata came to Fort Worth, taking the 35th floor of the Bank One Tower. On March 28, 2000, an F3 tornado tore through downtown Fort Worth and devastated the building. Reata reopened in the same tower just 42 days later — the first tornado-damaged business in the city to reopen — but closed again in January 2001 when the building itself couldn’t continue. The restaurant spent the next 22 years at Sundance Square before a lease that wasn’t renewed sent it looking for a new home in 2022. In July 2024, Reata moved back into The Tower — the very building it opened in back in 1996 — this time on the ground floor at 530 Throckmorton Street.

Reata Fort Worth — At a Glance

FoundedAlpine, TX · 1995
Named AfterRanch in the film Giant (1956)
Fort Worth Since1996
TornadoF3, March 28, 2000
Current Address530 Throckmorton St
Moved HereJuly 2024
CuisineSouthwestern Steakhouse
SignatureRedfish · Cowboy Ribeye
Phone(817) 336-1009
Three decades, three addresses

The full-circle timeline

1995
Alpine, Texas
Al Micallef and Mike Evans open the original Reata in a historic adobe building, cooking for the cowboys of the Big Bend.
1996
35th floor, Bank One Tower
Reata comes to downtown Fort Worth, taking the top floor of what was then the Bank One Tower.
2000
The F3 tornado
A tornado devastates downtown Fort Worth on March 28. Reata reopens in the same tower just 42 days later — the first tornado-hit business in the city to do so.
2002
Sundance Square
After the tower closes for good in 2001, Reata reopens that May in the old Caravan of Dreams building at Sundance Square, where it stays for 22 years.
2024
Back to The Tower
A non-renewed lease sends Reata looking for a new home. In July 2024 it returns to 530 Throckmorton — the ground floor of the very building it opened in back in 1996.
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Plan Your Reata Visit

Tell us why you’re going and how hungry you are — we’ll build a real three-course path through Reata’s actual dinner menu, with real prices.

What’s the occasion?
First time here
Serious steak night
Feeling adventurous
Birthday / anniversary
How hungry are you?
Starter + entrée + dessert
Just the entrée
Go all out — add a side

How Reata compares, honestly: Fort Worth has a few serious upscale-Texas kitchens worth knowing about. Reata leans hardest into Southwestern spice and its West Texas ranch origins — think jalapeño-cilantro crusts and calf fries. Bonnell’s, run by chef Jon Bonnell, leans further into wild game and hyper-local Texas ingredients. Neither is objectively “better” — the right pick depends on what you’re after tonight.

Good to know

Three things to know before you order

01 — The Starter

Calf fries are the real thing

Calf Fries with Cream Gravy is a genuine West Texas ranch tradition — fried beef, served as a first course. Reata is one of the few upscale Fort Worth kitchens to carry it seriously. If it’s not for you, the Bacon Wrapped Crab Stuffed Jalapeños and Tumbleweed Onion Rings are right nearby on the menu.

02 — Two Ribeyes

The Cowboy and the Blackened are very different

The 20oz Cowboy Bone-In Ribeye is the classic steakhouse cut, finished with Cook’s Butter. The Blackened Buffalo Ribeye carries an aggressive Cajun spice crust — a completely different flavor. They’re listed close together but priced $18 apart ($85 vs $67); know which one you want before the waiter arrives.

03 — The Finish

Dessert Tacos have been here since Alpine

Crisp sweet shells filled with caramelized bananas and finished with chocolate gravy — Reata’s most iconic dessert, on the menu since the original 1995 location. If you’re deciding whether to save room, save the room.

Southwestern steakhouse

Reata Menu & Prices

Contemporary Southwestern plates built on Texas ranch cooking and Gulf Coast ingredients. Dinner is served nightly; a shorter lunch menu adds sandwiches and lighter mains.

Prices verified: July 2026, from Reata’s official menu
Starters
  • Calf Fries with Cream Gravy
    A Texas ranch tradition — fried beef, cracked-pepper cream gravy
    $14
  • Tenderloin Tamales with Pecan Mash
    One of the most-ordered starters on the menu
    $18
  • Bacon Wrapped Crab Stuffed Jalapeños
    $15
  • Fried Calamari with Cowboy Cocktail Sauce
    $16
  • Jalapeño and Cheese Elk Sausage
    $14
  • Tumbleweed Onion Rings
    Spicy serrano ketchup
    $13
  • Starter Sampler
    A taste of several starters
    $42
Steaksthe flagship section
  • 20oz Cowboy Bone-In Ribeye
    Cook’s Butter — the classic Reata steak
    $85
  • Blackened Buffalo Ribeye
    Cajun spice crust, Cook’s Butter
    $67
  • Pan-Seared Pepper-Crusted Tenderloin
    Port wine sauce
    $54
  • 11oz Pork Chop with Featured Sauce
    $42
  • Charbroiled Ribeye with Cook’s Butter
    14oz minimum, priced by the ounce
    $3.95/oz
Entrées
  • Jalapeño Cilantro Crusted Texas Red Fish
    Reata’s most-ordered dish
    $33
  • Carne Asada with Reata’s Cheese Enchiladas
    $37
  • Grilled Salmon with Featured Sauce
    $31
  • Reata’s Chicken Fried Steak
    Cracked pepper cream gravy
    $28
  • Martha’s Vegetable Plate
    Reata’s dedicated vegetarian main
    $24
  • Chicken Chile Rellenos
    Served with roasted corn chowder
    $24
  • Citrus Crusted Chicken
    Rosemary honey mustard
    $23
Sides
  • Jalapeño and Cheddar Grits · Bacon Wrapped Asparagus · Butter Roasted Mushrooms
    $10
  • Jalapeño and Bacon Macaroni & Cheese
    $11
  • Bourbon Creamed Corn · Bacon Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
    $12
Desserts
  • Dessert Tacos with Chocolate Gravy
    Caramelized bananas — on the menu since Alpine, 1995
    $12
  • Chocolate Bread Pudding Tamale · West Texas Pecan Pie · Dutch Oven Apple Crisp with Cajeta · Crème Brûlée
    $12
  • Molten Chocolate Cake
    Drunken berries, vanilla cream
    $11
  • Homemade Banana Pudding
    Ask server
Lunch Salads
  • Avocado Caesar Salad with Sliced Filet
    BBQ molasses
    $27
  • Chicken Caesar Salad
    Asiago cheese, sourdough croutons
    $17
  • Chef’s Feature Salad
    $17
  • Reata’s Wedge Salad
    Pico vinaigrette, crumbled bleu cheese
    $14
  • Field Greens with Texas Goat Cheese & Pecans
    $12
Lunch Mains
  • Grilled 6oz Petite Tenderloin
    $39
  • Fork & Knife Fried Chicken Sandwich
    $17
  • Carne Asada with Reata’s Cheese Enchilada
    Lunch portion, one enchilada
    $17
  • Smoked Pork Tacos
    Pickled slaw, jalapeño mayo
    $16
  • Grilled Chicken Breast with Tomato Bleu Cheese Salad
    $14
  • Janie’s Chipotle Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy
    Ask server

Lunch and dinner are priced separately — some dishes (like the Carne Asada) cost less at lunch in a smaller portion. Prices are a July 2026 snapshot from Reata’s official menu and may change; call (817) 336-1009 to confirm.

Good to know

Reata Fort Worth — FAQ

Why is the restaurant called Reata?
Reata is Spanish for “rope,” and it’s named after the fictional cattle ranch in George Stevens’ 1956 film Giant, starring Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor and James Dean. Founders Al Micallef and Mike Evans chose the name when they opened the first Reata in Alpine, Texas in 1995.
What happened to the original Fort Worth Reata?
Reata opened on the 35th floor of the Bank One Tower in 1996. An F3 tornado struck downtown Fort Worth on March 28, 2000 and devastated the building. Reata reopened in the same tower just 42 days later, but closed again in January 2001 and spent the next 22 years at Sundance Square before moving back to the same building’s ground floor at 530 Throckmorton St in July 2024.
How much does dinner cost at Reata?
Starters run $13–$18 (up to $42 for the sampler), steaks $42–$85, entrées $23–$37, sides $10–$12, and desserts $11–$12. The signature Jalapeño Cilantro Crusted Redfish is $33, and the flagship 20oz Cowboy Bone-In Ribeye is $85.
What is Reata’s signature dish?
The Jalapeño Cilantro Crusted Texas Red Fish ($33) is one of the most-ordered dishes on the menu and has been on it since the original Alpine location. The Tenderloin Tamales with Pecan Mash and the 20oz Cowboy Bone-In Ribeye are also longtime favorites.
What’s the difference between the two ribeyes?
The 20oz Cowboy Bone-In Ribeye ($85) is the classic steakhouse cut, finished with Cook’s Butter. The Blackened Buffalo Ribeye ($67) carries an aggressive Cajun spice crust for a very different flavor. They’re not interchangeable — know which one you want before ordering.
Are there vegetarian or seafood options?
Yes — Martha’s Vegetable Plate ($24) is Reata’s dedicated vegetarian main. For seafood, the Jalapeño Cilantro Crusted Redfish ($33) and Grilled Salmon ($31) are the primary mains, with Bacon Wrapped Crab Stuffed Jalapeños and Fried Calamari as starters.
What are Reata’s hours?
Lunch is served daily 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Dinner runs 5–9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 5–10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Hours can shift around holidays, so call (817) 336-1009 to confirm.
Does Reata take reservations?
Yes, and they’re recommended for dinner. Book through OpenTable via reata.net or call (817) 336-1009. Private dining is also available for groups and events — contact the restaurant directly.
Find Reata

Hours, location & directions

ServiceHours
Lunch (daily)11 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Dinner, Sun–Thu5–9 p.m.
Dinner, Fri–Sat5–10 p.m.

Reservations are recommended for dinner, especially weekends. Validated parking for 3 hours is available in the Tower Garage.

Reata
530 Throckmorton St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Sundance Square district · Downtown Fort Worth

Phone: (817) 336-1009 · Web: reata.net

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