Delight in Every Bite!
Foodies, rejoice! Find the perfect bite for every appetite and occasion. We’ve got you covered in Wichita Falls!
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Wichita Falls is the proud home to high-caliber restaurants such as Fox Hill Restaurant & Gardens. Located in a beautifully-restored, century-old home and sitting on eight acres of land, Fox Hill’s terraced gardens and raised beds inspire and provide most of the produce for the ever-evolving, seasonal menu. Using the finest and freshest seasonal ingredients, Chef Anand Chaturvedula invites guests to delight their palettes. Fox Hill’s signature dish is their crispy confit duck quarters. Farm-raised duck is slow roasted in its own fat before being crisped up to sit atop a bed of wilted garden greens with sweet potato puree and red-eye gravy. Charuveda also encourages diners to try the pakoras, which exemplifies their mission at Fox Hill: Utilizing their extensive gardens to provide elevated, seasonal cuisine. Charuveda said, “The majority of the ingredients in this dish (peppers, spinach, kale, and cabbage) come from our garden. The pakoras
utilize produce that is available to us from our garden. The chickpea batter we use to dredge the vegetables is gluten and dairy-free. So is the black mustard seed tomato chutney that we make in-house to serve with the pakiras. The pakoras reflect the daily changes that we experience with the yields from our garden making it a very dynamic item on our menu.” Wichita Falls native, avid gardener, and owner John Hirschi invites diners to experience the comfortable hospitality and authenticity of Fox Hill Restaurant.
Progress and Provisions Craft Kitchen offers food crafted with quality local ingredients. Chef and owner Kyle Dalka said, “I would say we specialize in new American food, food that’s very familiar to us but served in a new progressive take.” Their rotating menu features favorites such as the ever-popular Korean BBQ chicken sandwich with sweet and
spicy chili chicken, cilantro, pickled cucumber, lettuce, roasted jalapeno and lime aioli as well as new tantalizing offerings each season. Inspiration for Dalka’s new creations come in many forms: “One way is definitely the seasons. We can see what’s growing from our favorite local partners and start to conceptualize new ideas from that. The next way would be what we enjoy eating at that time and how we can make it our own.” Dalka said his guests love coming in and trying something they’ve never had. While Progress and Provisions Craft Kitchen keeps the menu short to focus on serving killer eats at affordable prices, the menu always offers the highest quality ingredients, thoughtful composition and a taste that is both innovative and familiar. The same passion for affordable crazy good eats drives the menu for their food truck that can be spotted at different locales throughout Wichita Falls.
Local Specialties
A number of restaurants are among the ranks of local specialities of Wichita Falls. Casa Manana is one such beloved place. In business and located downtown since 1947, this casual Mexican food restaurant is home to the beloved North Texas favorite, the original “red taco.” Corn is cooked and ground on-site to make the masa for the red tacos, with over 1200 tacos served fresh each week with a side of sweet red wine sauce.
Taco Darlin is a chef-driven taco spot. With numerous food truck awards under their belt, Taco Darlin is continues to serve “stupendously good food” six days a week. The everyday menu includes nineteen different tacos. Perhaps their most popular taco, the DP pulled pork Oki combines Dr. Pepper pulled pork, fries, kimchi bacon sauce, and cilantro. Brunch is also served every day with Taco Darlin’s own twist on the classics including chicken and waffle nachos.
Take your tastebuds on an island adventure in North Texas. The perfect spot for an intimate date night or a night out with friends, Fazmoz serves authentic Caribbean cuisine Wednesday-Saturday. Guests are invited to dine on stewed oxtails, jerk chicken, pineapple bowls and more with equally flavorful sides. With Fazmoz’s combo plates, guests never have to choose between their favorites.
For a taste of India, look no further than Namaste. Known for its modern interpretation of classic Indian dishes, Namaste insists on using only the freshest ingredients. The BOYB restaurant blends their own spices for their varied menu of vegetarian and non-vegetarian curries including chicken tikka masala, goat curry, saag, and chicken biryani.
The Highlander Public House is a local pub that serves a fusion of Texas and Celtic food. Located in the heart of historic downtown Wichita Falls. For the best fish and chips this side of the Atlantic, Highlander starts with fresh cod filets that they batter in their house-made Guinness batter before frying to a golden crisp. In addition to fish and chips, their big coo mac and cheese, chicken fried steaks, burgers, and steaks are also popular choices.
BEST BAR BITES
Looking for the best bar bites? Wichita Falls has some delicious options to satisfy your craving. BackPorch Drafthouse’s menu features a large selection of shareables, burgers, and sandwiches. Their burgers are served “Route 66” smash-style with flat top onions on a brioche bun. Made-to-order burgers are paired with french fried or BP slaw. Diners can choose from one of the eleven options or personalize their burger with 15 different add-on options including queso, crispy fried onion strings, sauteed mushrooms, fried egg, or 24-hour brisket.
Guests are encouraged to enjoy a show and grab a bite to eat at Legends Roadhouse, a live entertainment venue with fresh, homestyle food that is easy on the wallet. At Legends, breakfast is served all day and burgers are always cooked-to-order with locally sourced beef and bacon. With monthly burger specials and nightly entertainment, there’s always something new to experience.
Wichita Falls Brewing Co has partnered up with Progress & Provisions to serve up killer eats to go alongside WFBC’s craft beer. Progress Pizza is more than great Detroit-style pizza. The extensive menu offers house ground smash patty burgers, wings, brisket grilled cheese, jalapeno cheddar sausage, queso, garlic cheesy bread, and more.
Wichita Falls is home to one of the oldest sports bars in Texas. Parkway Grill has been serving up the best bar bites since 1983. Known for their famous fried cheese and parkway nachos, Parkway has an extensive menu that caters to everyone. Whether guests are in the mood for homemade burgers, tex mex, salads, sandwiches or specialty plates, Parkway Grill can satisfy the craving.
DATE NIGHT STEAKHOUSES
When surf and turf is what you are craving head to Pelican’s. On the menu, you will find starters like seared ahi tuna with sashimi-grade seared tuna with wasabi and pickled ginger. Steaks are aged a minimum of 21 days and cut in-house before being grilled to perfection. Guests may opt to add a steak butter such as cracked pepper rosemary, blue cheese or white truffle for a personalized touch. The menu also offers three preparations for oysters, lobster tail, charbroiled scallops, shrimp, salmon, and more. Entrees are served with bread, roasted garlic, soup or salad, and choice side.
McBride’s Steakhouse origins can be traced back to the 1920’s when Fat McBride and his brothers would deliver sandwiches to soldiers who passed through Wichita Falls. Now in the capable hands of his grandson, McBride’s Steakhouse prides themselves in serving aged, mesquite-grilled steaks cooked to perfection. McBrides Steakhouse offers casual dining with a full dinner, lunch, bar menu and happy hour specials every day of the week.
Wellborn 2R Steakhouse partners with Wellborn 2R Ranch in order to source local, grass-fed beef ensuring the highest quality of beef for customers. Steaks are delicately aged before being cooked over an open-fire grill that is the focal point for the restaurant dining area. Wellborn 2R Steakhouse believes that dining should be an experience and strive to make every meal special. Signature steaks include the 50 oz super tomahawk or the 35 oz bone-in ribeye to be shared with the table.
MORE THAN A SLICE OF PIE
Chef Kyle Dalka knows about serving up killer eats on a family budget. Progress Pizza specializes in Detroit-style pizza made in-house from scratch. The innovative menu features thirteen pizzas ranging from classics to combinations like fig & prosciutto. Even classic pepperoni gets an upgrade with red pepper flakes and honey. Each month brings a specialty pizza only offered during that limited time.
The Half Pint Taproom is an 18+ only venue that features brick oven pizzas and over 30 rotating craft beers on tap. The extensive cocktail menu features a variety of mules alongside specialty cocktails with distinctive Wichita Falls names. Guests can also order to go and carry their pizzas a couple doors down to The Depot Axe Throwing Lounge with 14 throwing lanes, pool tables, shuffleboard, and a full bar featuring classic prohibition cocktails.
Stone Oven Gourmet Pizza and Eatery offers hand-made stone oven pizzas in a cozy environment. Regular customers appreciate the top-notch customer service and friendly staff. Popular pizzas include Margherita, BBQ chicken, and Hawaiian, but Stone Oven also encourages customers to build their own pizzas. In addition to daily specials, Stone Oven often collaborates with local eateries to create limited time specialty pizzas; therefore, it is always the perfect time to visit.
BRUNCH WITH THE BESTIES
Satisfy your brunch craving Tuesday through Sunday at Taco Darlin. This chef-driven taco spot does serve up a selection of delectable breakfast tacos, but they prove they are more than just a taco spot with their creative take on classic brunch dishes. Taco Darlin dr pepper pulled pork gets a breakfast makeover in the Texas Benny which has jalapeno toast, fries, dp pulled pork, sunny side up egg, chipotle hollandaise, and cilantro. Other popular menu items include chickens & waffle nachos, hangover hast, and loaded breakfast tots.
Texas-sized portions with Celtic influences are on the menu at Highlander Public House every Sunday. Guests may choose Highlander classics such as fish & chips, big coo mac, and burgers or tempting breakfast selections such as stuffed french toast, cast iron cakes, steak & eggs, benedict, and hash. Specialty brunch cocktails include mimosas, mules, and mojitos.
Backporch serves brunch every Saturday and Sunday with all the favorite brunch menu items including mimosa buckets and build your own bloody Mary bar. Brunch specialties include country benedict, chicken fried steak & eggs, huevos rancheros, breakfast tacos, grandma’s biscuits & gravy, and avocado toast.
Culinary events you don't want to miss!
Morath Orchard Farm to Table Dinners
Farm to Table Dinners at the Morath Orchard started in 2014. Their goal for the evening is to share their passion for fresh food, fellowship, and the beauty of wide-open spaces with you. Dinners are held in April, May, and June (and potentially in September and October). The evening starts off with a farm tour then dinner includes a starter, main entree with sides, and dessert. Everything is home-cooked utilizing local ingredients as available!
Empty Bowls
Empty Bowls involves local artists, restaurants, and community volunteers working together to fill empty bowls in their communities. Guests are invited to a meal of soups, bread, and desserts from an array of local chefs (stick to one or indulge in as many as you would like!). In exchange for their ticket stub, guests may pick out a handcrafted bowl, made by a local artist, as a reminder of all the empty bowls in the world. The money raised is donated to the Wichita Falls Area Food Bank, where it will be used to feed hungry people right here in our community.