Little Tavern — Restaurant in Fort Worth

~ Okay. Iiiii am a FAT GIRL w/a VERY GOOD PALLET. Don't care HOW famous the Chef is or how CUTE he is (&BOTH Graham Elliot& Felipe Armenta are friggin ADORABLE!!)

StiLL. If the food is BAD, I'M GONNA TELL YA.

THIS FOOD was ANYTHING BUT BAD.

My friends, Harriet& Paul Harral& I went there to celebrate Paul's& .my birthdays.

The restaurant itself is bright& beautiful with quirky colors, seating& artwork.

The staff was very personable& attentive.

(Paul& I each write a note saying how good our waitress, Nevaeh was on our receipt :)

The patio was absolutely GORGEOUS!! With beautiful, bright pink flowers FLOWING down wall& planters with fresh herbs all around.....

It SMELLED beautiful, too....

The drinks were DELICIOUS!!

LOVed the bartenders OUTFITS!!

SO. CUTE.

Okay. The FOOD. So we all did a share: 3 appetizers, 2 entrees& 2 desserts.

ALL the portions were large enough for 3 to share.

The plating was BEAUTIFUL. Nothing 'extra' like 'silly' garnishes..... All was edible.

For appetizers, we had the Fully Loaded Tots w/Crispy Bacon ($9) the Pepper Jack Queso Dip w/Beef Brisket ($10) &The Mexican Shrimp-Avocado Cocktail w/Tomato Sauce

OHHHHHH. MY. GOSH.

They were ALL delicious. We 'fought' over the tots.... LoL ") They were THAT. GOOD.

I am ADDICTED already!!

The Queso was perfectly seasoned& smooth& the chips were nice& crisp.

The Shrimp Cocktail was amazing. The tomato juice was tart& savory. The shrimp was plump& abundant, the avocado was YUMMy.

For our mains, we shared the Chopped Brisket Melt w/Caramelized Onions& Aged Cheddar& the baby BACK Duroc Pork Ribs w/Celery Root Slaw.

The Melt was PERFECT.

The brisket was smoked very well. The cheese was of good quality& the slaw was very, very good.

Okay. The RIBS.

Oh my goodness.

Ever eat deliciously smoked AIR?? Well these ribe were so LIGHT& OOOOHHHHH. SOOOOOO. GOOOOO:D

BEST RIBS Iiiiii have EVER. HAD.& Iiiii am a life-long Texan& am FAT. &Iiiiii LOVe food.

&Iiiiiii wanna MARRY these RIBS. YES. THAT. GOOD.

Okay!! For DESSERT. We had BOTH!! With TWO scoops of ice cream!! The Mixed Berry Cobbler A La Mode& the Southern Style Layered Banana Pudding.

(Now Graham, your making RIBS..... in TEXAS. &Cobbler& Banana Pudding??!!)

YOU'VE GOT BIG UNS, kid!!

&MAN. YA DID IT!!

YA KNOCKED IT OUTA THA PARK, Buddy!!

LIke the RANGERS on a good night. (PRAY. We have many MORE??)

The Cobbler was the best I've EVER. HAD. BAR NONE. The ice cream wasn't Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla, but it was DELICIOUS!!

The Banana Pudding was classic, straight-forward& JUST. GOOD. PERIOD.

Not too sweet. But just right. The cookies were crisp& the bananas were FRESH. The pudding was very good.

Thank you for coming to Texas, Graham. You good is AMAZe-BALLS.

Nevaeh served us very well& Iiiiiii will be BACK!! Congrats& BIG (((HUGS)))...

Dining at F1 Smokehouse is more than just a meal—it’s an experience. From the moment I walked in, the warm, rustic ambiance set the tone for what would be one of the best barbecue meals I’ve ever had. The aroma of slow-smoked meats filled the air, and the friendly, knowledgeable staff made me feel welcome right away.

I ordered the Blue Plate with brisket and a side of Elote, and both dishes were absolutely phenomenal. The brisket was tender, juicy, and packed with deep smoky flavor. It had a perfectly seasoned bark that provided a rich, peppery contrast to the melt-in-your-mouth meat. Every bite was an explosion of buttery, beefy goodness, with just the right balance of fat and lean meat. It’s clear that the pitmasters at F1 Smokehouse take immense pride in their craft—this was brisket done right.

The sides were just as impressive. The mac & cheese was luxuriously creamy, with a rich, velvety cheese sauce that coated every bite of pasta. It had just the right balance of cheesiness and comfort, making it the perfect complement to the brisket.

Then came the Elote, and it completely stole the show. The grilled corn on the cob was charred to perfection, bringing out its natural sweetness. It was generously slathered in a creamy, tangy sauce, topped with cotija cheese, a sprinkle of chili powder, and fresh lime zest. The result was an incredible balance of smoky, sweet, salty, and spicy flavors that made every bite irresistible. I could have easily eaten two or three more servings—it was that good.

For dessert, I couldn’t resist trying their banana pudding, which was a delightful, nostalgic treat. The layers of vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and crisp vanilla wafers were the perfect combination of creamy and crunchy, making for a satisfying and comforting end to my meal.

F1 Smokehouse is, without a doubt, one of the best barbecue spots I’ve ever visited. Every element of my meal—from the expertly smoked meats to the perfectly executed side dishes and warm hospitality—was absolutely flawless. If you’re looking for authentic Texas barbecue with a gourmet touch, this is the place to be. I left completely satisfied and already planning my next visit.

⭐ 5/5 Stars—Highly...

Update: Ordered the Blue Plate special to go and was pleased to see and taste that the food was perfectly seasoned. This plate included a variety of meat options and each one was great especially the brisket and sausage. The brisket was melt in your mouth and the sausage had jalapeños and cheese which made it moist and flavorful . We also ordered the elote and it was so delicious. So happy that the food was amazing and can’t wait to come back and try it again in house!

I hate to leave a less than stellar review because I really like the ambience and service we received at F1, but I also find that feedback is crucial for the success of a restaurant. We loved the decor and we were greeted by a friendly hostess. We were slightly disappointed by the lack of beer options but the main issue was the amount of salt that was on the rim of my glass. It was impossible to drink the beer with that quantity of salt, I had to scrape off 80%of it. We ordered deviled eggs and wings as appetizers. The eggs were exceptional and although the wings had a good flavor they were overly salted and so we couldn’t finish them. The special yesterday evening was the beef ribs and I was eager to try them because they are my favorite type of rib. Unfortunately, they were so dry and overly salted that they were inedible. It was like I was eating a jerky and not a rib, so disappointed. My friend ordered a hamburger and fries and both were salted more than necessary. It was odd to have most of our food salted excessively and we are not sensitive to salt or on a low salt diet for reference . I’ve eaten at F1 before and had a very good experience with the food and service so I wanted to bring my friend there who was visiting from out of town. Please take this as constructive criticism because we definitely would like to go back and try other items on the menu. Also, think about adding more beer options to your bar menu, as it is a Smokehouse and we are in cowtown and pouring it in a normal beer pint so the entire bottled beer...