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Riscky's BAR-B-Q - Sundance

300 Main Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102, USA

(817) 877-3306

Riscky’s BAR-B-Q – Sundance Square: Classic Texas Barbecue in Downtown Fort Worth

Located in the heart of downtown Fort Worth’s Sundance Square, Riscky’s BAR-B-Q serves up traditional Texas barbecue in a lively, historic setting that reflects the city’s rich culinary heritage. Part of the long-running Riscky’s restaurant family founded in 1927, this location continues the tradition of slow-smoked meats, bold flavors, and welcoming hospitality that has made the brand a Fort Worth staple for generations.

The menu features classic barbecue favorites including sliced brisket, tender pork ribs, smoked sausage, and barbecue chicken prepared in traditional wood-burning pits and seasoned with the restaurant’s signature “Riscky Dust.” Diners can also enjoy hearty sandwiches like the famous chopped beef brisket sandwich, along with appetizers such as fried pickles, wings, and mesquite-grilled shrimp. Many meals are served with classic sides like beans, coleslaw, and Texas toast for a complete Texas-style barbecue experience.

For those exploring dining options in downtown Fort Worth, the Sundance Square location offers a convenient stop for authentic barbecue in a vibrant entertainment district. Its combination of historic roots, smokey pit-barbecue, and a prime location near shops and nightlife makes it a popular destination for both locals and visitors. You can also discover more Fort Worth restaurants on this Fort Worth restaurant guide.

Riscky's BAR-B-Q

4.1

Based on 2926 reviews

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Mike Christian

02:21 16 Oct 25

Anytime we are going to eat out, no matter where we are, we always try to find a local spot to enjoy. This trip was no different. There were so many places to choose from but we decided on a little place just off Sundance Square, Riscky's.

We were quickly greeted and they immediately worked to get a table together for our big group.
We only got a few pictures of food due to our hunger level and the size of our group. Aimee and the boys got the jalapeño-cheese sausage plate and that sausage was piled high. A couple people had hamburgers and another made a meal out of their Mac & cheese. Mike and few others had the all you can eat beef ribs. All the food was wonderful.

Some of you know that I (Mike) stick to a strict carnivore lifestyle so finding a place that has all you can eat ribs that doesn’t use a sugar rub is like a dream come true. On top of that it was only $19.99 for the all you can eat beef ribs. I definitely got my moneys worth and they were very good.

If you find yourself in Fort Worth make sure you check out Riscky’s. This is another local business to add to your list of places to support.

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Richard Truitt

19:29 02 Aug 25

If you want a taste of Texas BBQ this is the place to go. Serving size excellent and well prepared. You cannot go wrong if you have a Texas size appetite. That or fast a few days before because you will need to afterwards. 👍👍👍👍👍

Kimberly Jackson

11:53 20 Jul 25

From the minute you walk in the hostess greet you with a smile. Our server Jeff was on point, very attentive, and respectful. We just happened to find it strolling through Sundance Square. Great food great atmosphere

Amanda Kaminski

18:07 21 Jun 25

Went to lunch in beautiful downtown Ft. Worth. Decided to visit Riscky's because there was not a long wait to get inside. We were able to be seated quickly. Service was fast, and food was delivered hot and quick. The okra was crunchy and the ranch was really good. I ordered the Chopped Potato. It was a good sized Potato and filled me up. I will recommend this place to others who visit the Ft. Worth area.

Benjamin Brown

15:03 06 May 25

Pretty standard Texas BBQ restaurant in my opinion. Plenty of room to sit and spread out. I debated the all you can eat beef ribs, it looked like a great deal, but I got some brisket and ribs on a platter instead. The ribs, excellent, tender and well flavored. Brisket, eh, pretty standard. Sides were fresh and yummy. Beer came in an icy chalice!

Laurel

01:51 26 Apr 25

Ask to sit in KJ's section if it's your first time visiting! She knows the menu forward, backward, and sideways and can guide you to what best suits your taste. We had the fried pickles, brisket sandwich, and smoked catfish, which were all excellent.

LouAnn Browning

21:26 20 Apr 25

Service was attentive and friendly. The atmosphere was relaxed. Riscky’s is perfect for date night, family lunch or dinner, or a casual place for friends to gather. The food is always good with lots of choices to accommodate everyone. The portions are always very generous but be sure to save room for dessert. Everything is so good that it is hard to choose. This just means you have to go back…often! We started off with fried onions and jalapeños. Ask for the chipotle ranch! My personal favorite entree is the sliced brisket. Hubby loved the ribs. The peach cobbler, pecan pie and bread pudding are ALL fantastic! We look forward to our next visit.

Austin T

10:21 17 Mar 25

The all you can eat ribs are beef back ribs so there isn’t much meat on them. You certainly feel like a carnivore though when you end up with a giant stack of huge bones on your plate! As with any all you can eat deal, you sacrifice some quality for quantity. I am not sure if they are smoked on-site or not.

Mekaela Farris

01:56 11 Oct 24

Everything was perfect! From the moment you walk in, you will be greeted by the friendliest lady you’ll ever meet. She had a big smile and was so nice to us when she escorted us to our table. The servers were also nice to us! They gave us plates to share our food and even had drinks to go! It was a whole teamwork! I loved everything we got. The brisket was so tender and so good but the star for me is their BBQ sauce. I’ve never had a BBQ sauce this good! It was something different that the usual ones I’ve had around here in Texas. So addicting! If I could buy a whole gallon of it to take home, I would! It was elegantly tasty! I would come back here if we come to Fort Worth again. :)

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