Here’s a first look inside the new Reata Restaurant ahead of Monday opening at the Tower

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Reata Restaurant reopens Monday, July 22, at the Tower in downtown Fort Worth, signifying “a new chapter in its journey of culinary excellence and community service.”

The Star-Telegram on Friday got an early look inside the new space at 530 Throckmorton St. before its Monday reopening at 5 p.m.

The address is a familiar one. Reata originally opened in 1996 at the top floor of the Tower but was significantly damaged by the tornado that struck downtown on March 28, 2000. It closed in February 2001.

For years since, Reata operated at 310 Houston St. Then in 2022, the restaurant announced it would begin looking for another space. The lease at Houston Street in Sundance Square was not renewed.

The new Reata is on a prime corner location where Cantina Laredo occupied until it closed in 2020 early in the COVID pandemic.

Renovations were carried out by Dennett Construction, and the interior design is by Anna Harris Coker of Annah H Interiors.

The restaurant says will continue to look for a more permanent flagship venue, “reflecting Reata’s commitment to excellence and innovation.”

“Our past is a source of pride, but our eyes are on the horizon,” said Mike Micallef, president of Reata, in a statement. “Reata is more than a location; it’s the embodiment of our community’s spirit and the essence of Fort Worth. We’re eager to start this new chapter and continue crafting memorable experiences for our guests.”

Reata was named after the iconic ranch in the film “Giant.”

Lunch service is daily from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dinner service on Sundays to Thursdays is 5 to 9 p.m., and until 10 p.m. on Saturdays.

Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays is 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The bar is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.