For three years, Ben Merritt served up Gulf-inspired fare for a Westside crowd at Fitzgerald.
Keeping up with restaurant openings and closings in Fort Worth can be dizzying, especially with a recent wave of shutdowns making headlines. Still, the local dining scene remains as dynamic as ever, with new bars and restaurants debuting to add fresh buzz to an already rich local food scene.
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Recent Fort Worth Restaurant Closings
Few expected to be bidding adieu to Chef Ben Merritt’s Fitzgerald, the popular Westside steak and seafood restaurant. Chef Merritt cited a decline in business and rising operational costs as the reason he chose to close the Gulf Coast-inspired restaurant. During its three-plus years of service, the 2019 Chopped winner created a refined and memorable dining experience, earning praise for standout dishes like Gulf crab cakes and pan-seared seabass. Before opening Fitzgerald, Merritt operated Fixture Kitchen and Social Lounge. Given his local following, it’s safe to say we’ll see another creative concept from him in the future…