Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Destination for Texas BBQ & Fine Dining Since 1927
Founded in 1927 by Polish immigrants Mary and Joe Riscky, our family-owned business has grown from a small grocery store into a beloved Texas institution. Over four generations, we've perfected our craft, offering hand-rubbed, slow-smoked barbeque, premium steaks, and award-winning burgers across multiple locations. Our commitment to quality ingredients and authentic preparation methods has earned us a legendary reputation in Fort Worth. With catering services for events of all sizes and a thriving retail division, we continue to honor our heritage while serving modern diners. Our team combines decades of culinary expertise with warm hospitality to deliver unforgettable dining experiences.From our original Azle Avenue location to our Stockyards flagship, we remain dedicated to preserving Texas barbecue traditions. Our fourth-generation leadership ensures continuity in both flavor and service excellence. Whether you're enjoying our world-famous Calf Fries or hosting an event with our full-service catering, our focus remains on satisfying every customer. This enduring dedication to quality has made us a cornerstone of Fort Worth's culinary landscape for nearly a century.
Services
Steakhouse Dining
Barbeque Restaurant
Event Catering
Burger Specialties
Retail Meat Sales
Details
- Year established: 1927
Highlights and features
- Family-owned for four generations with proven culinary expertise
- Original 1927 recipes perfected over decades of operation
- Catering services for events up to 2,800 guests
- Multiple award-winning restaurant formats in historic locations
- Exclusive retail products featuring signature seasonings and meats
Services
Steakhouse Dining
Experience our premium steakhouse featuring USDA Prime cuts aged to perfection. Our formal dining rooms offer white-tablecloth service with live entertainment options. Guests enjoy signature dishes like our world-famous Calf Fries in an atmosphere blending historic charm with modern comfort.
Barbeque Restaurant
Savor our slow-smoked Texas barbeque prepared using century-old family recipes. We hand-rub all meats with our proprietary Riscky Dust seasoning before low-and-slow smoking. Menu highlights include beef ribs, pulled pork, and specialty sandwiches served in casual dining environments across multiple locations.
Event Catering
Our full-service catering division handles events from intimate gatherings to large-scale functions for 2,800+ guests. We offer customizable menus featuring Texas BBQ, steak dinners, and Mexican cuisine. Services include delivery, setup, and complete buffet management with professional staff for weddings, corporate events, and private parties.
Burger Specialties
Trailboss Burgers delivers gourmet burger creations in the historic Stockyards district. Our menu features unique options like the Buffalo Burger alongside classic beef patties. Diners can enjoy craft beers and breakfast items in a lively atmosphere with outdoor patio seating overlooking cattle drives.
Retail Meat Sales
Our retail division offers premium meats and seasonings for home preparation. Customers can purchase smoked brisket, pork ribs, and specialty sausages by the half-pound. We also sell signature products like Riscky Dust seasoning and branded merchandise through our online store and physical locations.
Questions
What makes Risckys barbeque unique?
Our barbeque uses a proprietary Riscky Dust seasoning blend and traditional slow-smoking methods perfected over 96 years of operation.
Do you offer catering for large events?
Yes, our catering department serves events with up to 2,800 guests, offering customizable menus and full-service logistics support.
Are all Risckys locations in Fort Worth?
All our restaurants and catering facilities operate within Fort Worth, Texas, with multiple locations across the city.
What dining options are available?
We offer fine dining at our steakhouse, casual BBQ restaurants, quick-service delis, and burger-focused Trailboss locations.
Can I order meats for home cooking?
Yes, our retail division sells premium smoked meats by the half-pound and signature seasonings for home preparation.
What are your operating hours?
Most locations serve 11AM-10PM Sunday-Thursday and 11AM-11PM Friday-Saturday with variations by specific restaurant.
Reviews (6)
Troy Corn
Jun 19, 2022
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I have a mixed review. the waiter, appetizer and drinks were great. the fired pickles were delicous, and the margaritas hit the spot. but the entrees were a little lacking, especially for the price. my wife's sandwich was flat as a pancake, no sauce, and mine was ok, but the coleslaw and potato salad came in a lump in a Styrofoam cup, I kind of felt like it was take out. over all it was just ok. but for being at the stockyards I expected more.
Carolyn C.
Jun 17, 2022
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Stopped by while walking through Sundance Square. The Brisket Bites were Delicious and so was the Bread Pudding! Loved that the bread pudding doesn't have raisins so it's able to just shine on its own. Daniel at the bar was pretty great too. Great sense of humor.
Daniel W.
Jun 15, 2022
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The smoked catfish was amazing. Highly recommend going there just for that. Brisket had a descent smoked flavor to it as well.
Alican Simsek
May 25, 2022
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Reasonable price and helpful workers. We ordered all you can eat ribs and the taste was average. If you can catch the happy hours for sure it will make you happy :
Ciera B.
May 25, 2022
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Some of the best Beef Ribs! And they are all you can eat, and I did eat a lot! I have been there three times in less then a week and each time was so good!
Judy S.
May 23, 2022
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We thought we would give Riscky's another try, we were there about 5 months ago. They haven't gotten any better. It started with the hostess, she was rude, no smile, she barely had eye contact. My partner got all you can eat ribs which were okay but he had to ask where his fries were and he had to ask for more ribs each time. The waitress could have asked if he wanted more and said I'll bring you more.
I got Riscky's Famous chopped beef brisket sandwich. Famous LOL famous for what? The bun was almost mushy, it could have been toasted or warm but it was neither. The meat had no flavor and was more like blended then chopped. The service was okay but slow. We went to the Riscky's downtown on Main Street. I don't think we will go there again just nothing special about the place.
I got Riscky's Famous chopped beef brisket sandwich. Famous LOL famous for what? The bun was almost mushy, it could have been toasted or warm but it was neither. The meat had no flavor and was more like blended then chopped. The service was okay but slow. We went to the Riscky's downtown on Main Street. I don't think we will go there again just nothing special about the place.
