As graduation season approaches, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the accomplishments of your loved ones. One of the most traditional ways to honor their hard work and dedication is by treating them to a special dinner. Whether they’ve just graduated from high school, college or a professional program, a celebratory meal offers a chance to reflect on their achievements and toast to the exciting journey ahead. From cozy neighborhood bistros to upscale restaurants with panoramic views, there’s a plethora of dining options to suit every graduate’s taste and style. Treat your graduate to a celebratory dinner at one of these five Fort Worth restaurants. 

Ático Fort Worth

Celebrate your graduate while enjoying the spring weather at this charming rooftop restaurant and bar boasting an opulent and sophisticated ambiance. Enjoy panoramic views of the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards and the sparkling city lights of downtown Fort Worth. 

Location: 2315 N. Main St., Fort Worth

Phone: 682-255-5112

Hours: 4:30 p.m.-close Mondays through Thursdays; 11:30 a.m.-close Fridays through Sundays

Gemelle 

Chef Tim Love opened Gemelle in 2019 as an Italian restaurant with a spectacular garden view. Gemelle specializes in Detroit-style pizza, featuring a departure from the traditional round shape to a rectangular, square-cut form. If you aren’t craving pizza, you can try a housemade pasta dish or tame that sweet tooth with a delectable dessert. 

Location: 4400 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth

Phone: 817-732-9535

Hours: 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Mondays to Wednesdays; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturdays; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays

Grace

Grace offers a dining experience unlike any other in Fort Worth. Guests are invited to savor the Modern American Classic cuisine crafted by award-winning chef Blaine Staniford. Guests can also relish the beautiful outdoor terrace on Main Street and a stunning bar offering house-made seasonal cocktails.

Location: 777 Main St., Fort Worth

Phone: 817-877-3388

Hours: 4-9:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays; 4-8 p.m. Sundays

Toro Toro 

Crafted by acclaimed chef Richard Sandoval, Toro Toro Fort Worth embraces the lively tastes and communal dining ethos of Central and South America. Bringing an unexpected spin to the modern steakhouse, Toro Toro blends fresh ingredients with culinary creativity in each Latin-inspired meal.

Location: 200 Main St., Fort Worth

Phone: (817) 975-9895

Hours: Brunch is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; Lunch is served from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Saturday; Dinner service is 5-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday and Sunday, and from 5-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday

Wicked Butcher

The underground steakhouse inside The Sinclair Hotel downtown is a modern steakhouse where traditional architecture meets art deco meets Texas Cuisine. The extensive menu offers brunch, lunch and dinner with everything from steak and eggs, oyster appetizers to ribeyes, salmon and tuna. 

Location: 512 Main St., Fort Worth

Phone: 817-601-4621

Hours: 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays; 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Fridays through Sundays