Jon’s Grille — Chef Jon Bonnell’s Ranch-to-Table Fast Casual Bringing Bold Texas Flavors, Smoked Akaushi Brisket, and 32 Draft Beers to West Berry Street Near TCU

Fort Worth’s most celebrated chef takes a decidedly casual turn at Jon’s Grille at 2905 W. Berry St., the newest concept from Chef Jon Bonnell — the culinary force behind the acclaimed Bonnell’s Texas Fine Cuisine and Waters restaurant — alongside his brother Dr. Ric Bonnell and longtime partner Chef Ed McOwen of the Bonnell’s Restaurant Group. Built entirely around a ranch-to-table philosophy, Jon’s Grille is a love letter to Texas: locally sourced meats, beer, and spirits from across the Lone Star State, all served in a relaxed, family-friendly dining room outfitted with 11 big-screen TVs that make it equal parts neighborhood sports bar and serious food destination. It’s the kind of place where you can watch the game, drink a great Texas craft beer, and eat a chef-driven burger that would earn respect at a white-tablecloth restaurant — all without breaking the bank or dressing up.

The food program at Jon’s Grille is rooted in Texas craft and creativity at every price point. The burger menu centers on two formats: the third-pound “Flatty” and the half-pound “Fatty,” both served on fresh-baked bread from Signature Baking Company or available as a bowl for the carb-conscious crowd. Behind that, the pitmaster team smokes Akaushi brisket — one of the most prized beef breeds in the world, known for its extraordinary marbling and buttery texture — low and slow over hickory wood alongside locally sourced sausage and rotating daily smoked meats. Specialty spuds, chef-inspired sides, barbecue plates, fresh salads, and snacks described on the menu as “knee-slappin’ good” fill out the rest of the card. The bar is a Texas craft showcase: 32 beers on draft, all hand-selected from top Lone Star State breweries, plus a craft cocktail menu built on Texas-made spirits and fresh-pressed juices. Don’t leave without trying a hand-spun milkshake — boozy or otherwise.

Jon’s Grille is located at 2905 W. Berry St., Fort Worth, TX 76109, just steps from TCU’s campus, and is open Sunday through Wednesday from 11am to 11pm and Thursday through Saturday from 11am to midnight. Happy hour runs weekdays from 3 to 6pm. Online ordering, catering, and a Ranch to Table retail product line are all available. Whether you’re a Bonnell’s loyalist curious to see what the chef does when he loosens his collar, or simply a TCU-area regular searching for your new go-to spot for great food and cold Texas beer, Jon’s Grille delivers from the first bite to the last sip. Find more of Fort Worth’s best dining at the Fort Worth restaurant guide on Selling the Fort.