ANNETTE FULLER 2023-07-18 07:22:12
Denton County magazine is celebrating its fifth anniversary with food. This makes sense, because we pay homage to good eating in every issue. For five years, we have given you a dining feature in each magazine and have reported and written many other food, dining and drinking stories. We have fantastic restaurants and bars in Denton County.
In honor of our fifth birthday (our first issue was July/August 2018), we decided to do a compilation of our past dining features. Here, you’ll find the highlights for 40 restaurants, all compiled and ready for your viewing pleasure.
There’s no better way to beat the heat this summer than to visit a restaurant and let someone else do the cooking for you.
You will want to read more about each of these restaurants, since only the highlights of each are here. To read each profile in full, and to see more photos of each restaurant, go to DentonCountyMagazine.com and click around to your heart’s content in the “Food & Drink” category. Or you can simply type in the name of the restaurant in the search box.
A few disclaimers: Chefs change menus often so keep that in mind. And our menu highlights listed here are just that -- only the highlights. Visit our website as well as each individual restaurant’s website to see the smorgasbord of dishes, cocktails, wine, desserts and more.
If you don’t see a Denton County restaurant that you love, let us know and we’ll consider it for a future story. Email your suggestions to editor@ DentonCountyMagazine.com.
So here, in alphabetical order, are Denton County magazine’s “5 Years of Restaurants.” Enjoy!
1.407 BBQ
Website: 407bbq.com
Address: 831 FM 407W, Argyle
Phone: 682-224-9225
Menu highlights: sliced and chopped brisket, pulled pork, turkey, ham, sausage, smoked bologna, smoked meatloaf, smoked chicken, burgers, baked potatoes, salads.
Quick facts: The restaurant also caters. Specialty sandwiches include the “Boss Hawg” and the “Burning Pig.”
2.940’s Kitchen and Cocktails
Website: 940s.com
Address: 219 W. Oak St., Denton
Phone: 940-218-6222
Menu highlights: burgers, sandwiches, salads, flatbreads, steak, chicken, salmon, shrimp.
Quick facts: The name of the restaurant comes from the area code familiar to Denton County. Happy hour from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and brunch Saturdays and Sundays. Reservations accepted.
3.Anton’s Meat and Eat
Website: AntonsUSA.com
Address: 610 E. Byron Nelson Blvd., Roanoke
Phone: 682-237-2330
Menu highlights: vetloek (South African fried bread), bunny chows (bread bowls), toasted bread with biltong, omelets, bobatie with rice, meatballs with mash, cottage pies, lamb curries.
Quick facts: Scratch kitchen café coupled with a grocery market of imported goods, mostly from the United Kingdom and South Africa. Several recipes are on the website.
4.Babe’s Chicken Dinner House
Website: BabesChicken.com
Address: two locations in Denton County: 202 N. Fourth St., Sanger; 104 N. Oak St., Roanoke
Phone: Sanger 940-458-0000; Roanoke 817-491-2900
Menu highlights: Fried chicken, chicken fried steak, fried chicken tenders, vegetable sides, buttermilk biscuits.
Quick facts: The Roanoke restaurant, which opened in 1993, was the first of the local chain, which now has 10 locations in North Texas.
5.Barley and Board
Website: BarleyAndBoard.com
Address: 100 W. Oak St., Denton
Phone: 940-566-3900
Menu highlights: soups, salads, sandwiches, pastas, roasted chicken, trout, steak, salmon. Specializing in charcuterie boards.
Quick facts: On the downtown Denton square in the historic Texas Building, built in 1858. Happy hour Wednesday-Friday 4 to 6 p.m. Beer on tap, wine and cocktails. Reservations accepted.
6.Bartonville Store Restaurant and Bar
Website: TheBartonvilleStore.com
Address: 96 McMakin Road, Bartonville
Phone: 940-241-3301
Menu highlights: Breakfast, salads, charcuterie boards, soups, fish, steak. Specializes in Wagyu beef sandwiches, tacos, ribs, chili, burgers, stir fries, chicken fried steak.
Quick facts: Jeter’s Meat Shop is on the premises. The food store’s roots go back to 1882. Its first owners were the Barton family for which Bartonville is named. Reservations accepted.
7.Boka Feliz Mexican Kitchen
Website: BokaFeliz.com
Address: 2201 S. Interstate 35E, Denton (at the Golden Triangle Mall food court)
Phone: 940-323-9777
Menu highlights: many taco varieties, nachos, burritos, huaraches, salads, shrimp cocktail, salsa, queso, desserts.
Quick facts: “Boka Feliz” means “happy mouth.” Corn tortillas made inhouse. Desserts include tres leches cake and mango slushies.
8.Chasin’ Tail BBQ
Website: ChasinTailBBQ.com
Address: 601 S. Lake Dallas Drive, Lake Dallas
Phone: 940-321-0524
Menu highlights: brisket, pulled pork, ham, turkey, sausage, hot links, chicken, St. Louis pork ribs, whole pork butt. Side dishes such as corn, French fries, fried okra and more. Loaded potatoes.
Quick facts: Founded in 2008. A pink pig cooker sits out front. The restaurant also caters and provides holiday hams and turkeys.
9.Classic Café at Roanoke
Website: TheClassicCafe.com
Address: 504 N. Oak St., Roanoke
Phone: 817-430-8185
Menu highlights: Chef-driven menu includes trout, redfish, salmon, lamb shops, ribeyes, beef tenderloin, fried chicken, beef bourguignon, duck.
Quick facts: Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year in its historical home location. Full wine list, plus cocktails and beer. An on-site garden and off-site garden in Argyle provide herbs, vegetables and ingredients for some dishes. Classical guitar in the bar area Fridays and Saturdays. Reservations accepted.
10.Craft and Vine
Website: CraftAndVine.restaurant
Address: 310 S. Oak St., Roanoke
Phone: 817-464-8181
Menu highlights: chicken, salmon, shrimp, beef short ribs, ribeyes, steak, burgers, charcuterie boards.
Quick facts: Farm-to-table philosophy. Sunday brunch, daily happy hour from 3 to 5 p.m., a third-floor patio and sizable wine, beer and cocktail offerings. Reservations accepted.
11.Denton Independent Burger
Website: DentonIndependentHamburger.com
Address: 715 Sunset St., Denton
Phone: 940-382-3037
Menu highlights: Burgers of all sorts, chicken-fried steak, chicken-fried chicken, turkey sandwich, hot dogs, salads, hand-cut skin-on fries, pinto beans, ice cream.
Quick facts: Roots of the restaurant go back 40 years. Drive-through window available. The restaurant’s decor includes Denton memorabilia.
12.Egg House Cafe
Website: EggHouseCafe.net
Address: 1622 W. University Drive, Denton
Phone: 940-514-0002
Menu highlights: eggs, omelets, pancakes, skillets, French toast, waffles, crepes, tacos, migas. Lunch menu includes burgers, wraps, sandwiches.
Quick facts: Open for breakfast and lunch. Breakfast served all day.
13.Elm Fork Taphouse
Website: ElmForkTaphouse.com
Address: 1121 Turbeville Road, Hickory Creek
Phone: 940-279-7100
Menu highlights: steaks, burgers, fajitas, salads, chicken-fried steak, chicken-fried chicken, pork chops, fried pork ribeye, chicken, catfish, shrimp.
Quick facts: Owned and managed by a long-time Denton County family. Has a large private dining room. Meats are wood-fired inhouse. Large bar with beer, wine and cocktails.
14.Frosty’s Drive N
Website: on Facebook
Address: 1002 Fort Worth Drive, Denton
Phone: 940-387-5449
Menu highlights: Broiler burgers, fries, homemade root beer, milkshakes, ice cream, fish filet sandwich, grilled cheese, Frito pies, corn dogs, burrito deluxe.
Quick facts: Same location since 1954. Reminiscent of sock-hop days. The dining area has a pinball machine, Pac- Man video game and jukebox.
15.GreenHouse Restaurant and Bar
Website: GreenHouseRestaurantDenton.com
Address: 600 N. Locust St., Denton
Phone: 940-484-1349
Menu highlights: tacos, salads, steaks, salmon, pork loin, ahi, chicken, burgers, sandwiches, blackened redfish, pastas, chicken-fried steak.
Quick facts: Established in 1998, just north of the Denton square. Extensive craft cocktail menu, beer and wine. Has four dining areas and an outdoor patio. Reservations accepted.
16.Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant
Website: GiuseppesItaliana.com
Address: 821 N. Locust St., Denton
Phone: 940-381-2712
Menu highlights: Italian favorites, including several versions of spaghetti, fettuccini alfredo, lasagna, ravioli, ziti, salads, bruschetta. Many vegetarian options.
Quick facts: Run by Giuseppe Brownell, who grew up in Italy. Established in 1996. Located north of the square in a historic Victorian home.
17.Hannah’s Off the Square
Website: HannahsOffTheSquare.com
Address: 111 W. Mulberry St., Denton
Phone: 940-566-1110
Menu highlights: salmon, steak, chicken, ahi, wagyu ravioli, lamb meatloaf burger, rabbit, duck, tenderloin, scallops, soups, salads, vegetable sides.
Quick facts: Established in 2001 in a historic building that once was a blacksmith business. Farm-to-table philosophy. Cocktail hour 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Brunch served Saturday and Sunday. Reservations accepted.
18.Hard Eight Pit BBQ
Website: HardEightBBQ.com
Address: 205 S. Oak St., Roanoke
Phone: 817-837-8888
Menu highlights: brisket, ham, pork ribs, sirloin, sausage, turkey, chicken, shrimp, pulled pork, steaks, prime rib. Many sides.
Quick facts: Established in 2003 in Stephenville, Texas. Still family owned and operated with six locations.
19.Holy Pupusas
Website: on Facebook
Address: 1003 Dallas Drive, Denton
Phone: 940-514-1041
Menu highlights: Pupusas with eggs, chicken, beans, yuca, beef, cheese, vegetables; salmon, salads.
Quick facts: Authentic Salvadoran food. Each order made from scratch in the kitchen.
20.Juicy Pig BBQ
Website: JuicyPigDenton.com
Address: 708 N. Locust St., Denton
Phone: 940-387-0708
Menu highlights: brisket, pulled pork, St. Louis style ribs, sausage, chicken, turkey, jackfruit, spuds, chicken and sausage gumbo, many sides. smoked macaroni and cheese.
Quick facts: BBQ restaurant north of the square. Food is smoked fresh every day. Two types of slaw here: Slaw No. 3 with jalapeno and cilantro, and Cranberry Walnut Slaw. Catering available.
21.Jupiter Coffeehouse
Website: on Facebook
Address: 106 N. Locust St., Denton
Phone: 940-387-7100
Menu highlights: Full line of coffees and teas. Cookies, cinnamon rolls, tacos, sandwiches, bagels, muffins.
Quick facts: On the downtown Denton square with terrific views of the historic courthouse. After a fire in late 2017, the completely renovated coffee shop reopened in 2019.
22.Keiichi
Website: on Facebook
Address: 500 N. Elm St., Denton
Phone: 940-382-7505
Menu highlights: sushi, soups, sake, pastas.
Quick facts: Japanese restaurant with 10 seats.
23.Kimzey’s Coffee
Website: Kimzeys.com
Address: 429 U.S. 377, Argyle
Phone: 940-240-1001
Menu highlights: Full line of coffees and teas, cinnamon rolls, cookies, muffins, breakfast tacos, sausage rolls, quiche.
Quick facts: Coffeeshop in an old-English inspired cottage.
24.Komodo Loco
Website: KomodoLoco.com
Address: 109 Oakland St., Denton
Phone: 940-808-0400
Menu highlights: ramen, noodles, poke bowls, specialty rolls, blackened tuna, salmon, beef tenderloin, shrimp Caesar, fried rice, totchos, bao, salads, miso soup, eggrolls, edamame.
Quick facts: A non-traditional Japanese restaurant using Asian and Latin influences. Most of the menu is tapas style. Established in 2017. Specialty cocktails. Reservations accepted.
25.Loco Cafe
Website: LocoDenton.com
Address: 603 N. Locust St., Denton
Phone: 940-387-1413
Menu highlights: Eggs, pancakes, French toast, migas, breakfast nachos, tacos, Loco biscuits, omelets, fried chicken, sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts, bakery items, coffee, tea, fresh-squeezed juices.
Quick facts: Serves breakfast and lunch seven days a week. Loco biscuits made fresh daily.
26.Marty B’s
Website: MartyBsPlace.com
Address: 2664 FM 407E, Bartonville
Phone: 940-241-3500
Menu highlights: steaks, barbecue, fajitas, meatloaf, nachos, brisket queso, salads, burgers, sandwiches, tacos, quesadillas, salmon, snapper, sides.
Quick facts: Ranch atmosphere with 2.2 acres, 11-foot screen, live music, fire pits, happy hour 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
27.May’s Eats
Website: MaysEats.com
Address: 3400 Corinth Parkway, Suite 112, Corinth
Phone: 940-498-2516
Menu highlights: sandwiches, soups, salads, salmon, chicken, macaroni and cheese, hummus, shrimp skewers, fresh lemonade.
Quick facts: Established in 2020. Several vegetarian and vegan options, wines, fresh cocktails. Food is sourced from area shops when possible.
28.Milpa Kitchen & Cantina
Website: MilpaRestaurant.com
Address: 820 S. Interstate 35E, Denton
Phone: 940-208-1951
Menu highlights: Mexican food with fajitas, steak, enchiladas, empanadas, quesadillas, flautas, tacos, burritos, soups, salads.
Quick facts: Vegan options available. Happy hour from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. Saturday and Sunday brunch. Reservations accepted.
29.North Point Cafe
Website: NorthPoint-Café.com
Address: 2000 W. University Drive, Denton
Phone: 940-591-1988
Menu highlights: Omelets, pancakes, crepes, breakfast burrito, chicken-fried steak and eggs, steak and eggs, migas, tacos, waffles, eggs benedict, French toast, burgers, salads, sandwiches.
Quick facts: Breakfast and brunch served. Fresh-squeezed orange juice, mimosas and bloody marys.
30.OldWest Cafe
Website: OldWestCafe.com
Address: 2420 S. Interstate 35E, Denton
Phone: 940-808-0081
Menu highlights: Eggs in many variations, pancakes, French toast, biscuits, skillets, omelets, burritos, tacos, migas, cinnamon rolls, sandwiches, chicken-fried steak, chicken-fried chicken, burgers.
Quick facts: Four locations in Denton, Grapevine, Arlington and Bedford. Established in 1999.
31.Osteria il Muro
Website: OsteriaMuro.com
Address: 311 W. Congress St., Denton
Phone: 940-514-1025
Menu highlights: Chef-driven Italian food changes seasonally. Focaccia, salads, pastas, desserts. Extensive wine list.
Quick facts: Local food philosophy. Reservations needed and are often sold out. Waitlist available.
32.Prime Farm to Table Restaurant
Website: PrimeFarmToTable.com
Address: 5810 Long Prairie Road, #200, Flower Mound
Phone: 972-539-1902
Menu highlights: salads, sandwiches, soups, lobster rolls, seafood, pork chops, steaks, wine, cocktails.
Quick facts: Local food philosophy, with ingredients from a traceable supply chain. Nightly three-course prix fixe dinner. Brunch on Saturdays. Reservations accepted.
33.Queenie’s Steakhouse
Website: QueeniesSteakhouse.com
Address: 115 E. Hickory St., Denton
Phone: 940-442-6834
Menu highlights: steaks, burgers, seafood, chicken, salads, soups, cocktails, beer.
Quick facts: Established in 2013. Also home to Back Dough, for late-night doughnuts. Live music Friday and Saturday. Reservations accepted.
34.Ravelin
Website: on Facebook
Address: 416 S. Elm St., Denton
Phone: 940-382-8561
Menu highlights: croissant sandwiches, coffeecakes, cookies, whole pies, tarts, eclairs, cream puffs, bread pudding, scones, muffins, crème brulee, brownies, lemon bars.
Quick facts: Produces European-style breads and pastries. Just north of the downtown Denton square. Check online for Ravelin’s bread schedule. Daily breads include country sourdough, French loaf, epi and baguette.
35.Rudy’s Texas Bar-B-Q
Website: RudysBBQ.com
Address: 520 S. Interstate 35E, Denton
Phone: 940-484-7839
Menu highlights: brisket, chops, turkey, pork loin, pulled pork, ham, sausage, ribs, chicken, sides, breakfast taco, desserts.
Quick facts: Motto is “Real Texas Bar-B-Q.” Build-your-own taco. Meats sold by the pound.
36.Salerno Italian Restaurant
Website: SalernosItalian.com
Address: 2250 FM 407, #130, Highland Village
Phone: 972-539-9534
Menu highlights: salads, soups, pastas, gluten-free pastas, rotisserie chicken, pizzas, seafood, steaks.
Quick facts: Happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m. Desserts include “Cake of the Cow,” tiramisu and chocolate-dipped cannoli. Reservations accepted.
37.Seven Mile Cafe
Website: SevenMileCafe.com
Address: 2123 Sadau Court, Denton; 2300 Highland Village Road, Highland Village; 201 W. Church St., Lewisville (also locations in Keller, Fort Worth and Mesquite)
Phone: 940-808-0200 (Denton location)
Menu highlights: eggs, cinnamon buns, biscuits, muffins, breakfast tacos, migas, pancakes, French toast, waffles, burgers, sandwiches, chicken, soups, salads.
Quick facts: Six locations in North Texas. Vegan options. Yelp NoWait feature allows you to check in on your phone and be notified when your table is ready.
38.Spiral Diner Dinner & Bakery
Website: SpiralDiner.com
Address: 608 E. Hickory St., Denton
Phone: 940-514-0101
Menu highlights: All foods are plant based. Quesadillas, nachos, salads, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, beans, tacos, tofu, coffees, teas, shakes, smoothies, beer, cocktails, wine.
Quick facts: Established in 2002 in Fort Worth. Completely vegan restaurant. Opened in Denton in 2017.
39.Walter’s Tavern
Website: WaltersTavern.com
Address: 201 Main St., Lake Dallas
Phone: 940-498-7955
Menu highlights: steaks, chicken, seafood, fried green tomatoes, wings, chicken-fried ribeye, pastas, salads, burgers, sandwiches, beer, wine, cocktails.
Quick facts: Retro bar vibe. Outdoor smoke patio available. Sunday brunch. Reservations accepted.
40.Wildhorse Grill
Website: RobsonRanchGolfClub.com
Address: 9448 Ed Robson Circle, Denton (inside Robson Ranch community)
Phone: 940-246-1080
Menu highlights: salads, sandwiches, seafood, burgers, steaks, chicken, pastas, full bar.
Quick facts: Inside Robson Ranch but open to the public. Reservations accepted.
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