Chef, restaurateur, and entrepreneur Tim Love proudly announced today early plans surrounding a year-long celebration honoring the 25th anniversary of his flagship restaurant, Lonesome Do Western Bistro, located in the heart of the historic Fort Worth Stockyards. A cornerstone of Western-inspired fine dining and an anchor in Fort Worth’s culina renaissance, Lonesome Dove’s silver anniversary underscores not only Love’s enduring impact on the restaurant industry but also the loyal diners, dedicated employees, and vibrant community that have helped shape its success.
The 25th anniversary year will include a series of special events and activities to honor Lonesome Dove’s legacy. On May 1, Chef Love will invite friends, family, longtime supporters, and a few special guests to celebrate the occasion at Lonesome Dove. Launching on May 2, the Love team will execute an incredible culinary feat—a limited-time, 25-course retrospective tasting menu offering diners a curated journ through the restaurant’s most iconic dishes alongside new creations inspired by its evolution. Available for four days only, from Friday, May 2 through Tuesday, May 6, 2025, reservations are open now and can be made at
http://www.exploretock.com/lonesome-dove-fort-worth (all members of each party must participate in the tasting menu, priced at $250 per person, supplemental wine pairing and full wine list available). Additional details about this exclusive experience and other celebratory events will be unveiled in the months ahead.
“Lonesome Dove represents the foundation of everything I’ve built over the last 25 years,” said Chef Tim Love. “It’s where my career took full force, and it’s the heart of what drives me every day. Celebrating this milestone isn’t just about looking back—it’s about acknowledging the creativity, collaboration, and community that have fueled the journey and looking forward to what’s ahead. It’s a celebration of the incredibly talented team who has been part of this journey, and the generations of diners who have made Lonesome Dove a place where memories are created.”
For 25 years, Lonesome Dove has thrived thanks to the unwavering support of the city it calls home—Fort Worth. From city leadership to loyal diners, Lonesome Dove’s anniversary is a testament to the strong community spirit of the city. Since opening in 2000, the restaurant has redefined Urban Western cuisine and established Chef Love as a visionary the culinary world. His career has been characterized by bold innovation, relentless creativity, and entrepreneurial success, building a portfolio of 14 hospitality brands (with 18 total concepts across the South) and an upcoming new concept, Stewart’s Croquet & Cocktails, while cementing Fort Worth’s reputation as a top destination for authentic Western culture, warm hospitality, and great food. The success of Lonesome Dove is also a testament to its dedicated team of over 50 employees, including several who have been with the bistro for more than 15 years and many who have gone on to play key roles across the Love Management family of concepts. Their passion, expertise, and commitment to excellence have helped shape an unforgettable dining experience, ensuring Lonesome Dove’s continued legacy—from service to plate.
Lonesome Dove’s concept—pairing globally inspired flavors with Weste traditions—has been instrumental in transforming the Fort Worth Stockyards into a true culinary destination. Over the years, the restaurant has earned widespread acclaim for its fearless use of wild game, inventive flavor profiles, and masterful blend of modern culi elements with the traditional flavors and cultures of the American Wes
Within a few short years of opening, Chef Love became the first Fort Worth chef to co at the prestigious James Beard House. Accompanied by his team and mounted on American Paint Horses, he embarked on the Lonesome Dove Trail Drive, traveling 1,500 miles across the country from Fort Worth to New York—stopping in eight cities and picking fresh ingredients for the final mea
During its 25-year history, the restaurant has been honored with numerous accolades, including a 4.5 out of 5-star rating from The Dallas Morning News in 2003, making it the highest-rated restaurant in Fort Worth at the time. Lonesome Dove also achieved a Zagatrating of 28 in 2004—the highest in Texas and among the top 50 in the U.S.—and was named one of The Top 50 Restaurants in the World by American Way Magazine in 2002
