Interested in a fun and affordable food experience to try in the Dallas – Fort Worth area? Plan a road trip to Weatherford, a small town located just 25 miles west of Fort Worth, where you can rediscover genuine Southern home cooking that’s big on originality, entertainment, and portions. The Vintage Grill & Car Museum is well worth the drive!

Weatherford is a town that’s big on charm, but in a friendly, unassuming, and down-home sort of way.

Vintage Grill and Car Museum/Facebook Plan to spend the afternoon here, shop a while on the square, and then get your fill at the Vintage Grill. The adjoining museum is part of the experience (and it is free!)

The restaurant is open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner, as well as brunch on weekends.

Vintage Grill and Car Museum/Facebook You can find it at 202 Fort Worth Highway in Weatherford.

Indoor and patio seating means the experience is great, rain or shine!

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Vintage Grill and Car Museum/Facebook The comfort of simple dishes, like their chicken salad sandwich and homemade chips, makes this restaurant feel relaxed - just like home!

But don’t be entirely fooled by the casual environment! The grill is also known for its delicious prime rib.

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Vintage Grill and Car Museum/Facebook Chef specialties and crowd favorites, like this Black Angus tenderloin topped with seafood, keep loyal fans coming back in droves.

The restaurant is also family-friendly and kids love eating here as much as adults!

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No matter how full you think you are, you simply must order dessert.

Vintage Grill and Car Museum/Facebook There is a pie of the month, as well as Southern staples like their award-winning Texas toast bread pudding. This scrumptious sweet treat may even convince you to order seconds!

The lively bar offers a unique spin on alcohol-infused sangrias and concoctions, craft beer, and fine wine.

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Vintage Grill and Car Museum/Facebook Vintage Grill is a hoppin’ spot, featuring live entertainment on weekends and hosting many special events. Even after the restaurant closes, the bar stays open!

Don’t forget to tour the Vintage Car Museum while you’re there!

Vintage Grill and Car Museum/Facebook There are amazing classic cars and trucks on display inside the museum, which is attached to the restaurant. The car museum features a rotating collection of cars, some of them one-of-a-kind!

Many are featured outdoors, so it’s fun to explore this spot on a warm, sunny day.

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The Vintage Grill is guaranteed to please, and the cool classic car museum makes the experience even better! This unique spot is a true hidden gem, and one you need to visit soon!

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Plan to spend the afternoon here, shop a while on the square, and then get your fill at the Vintage Grill. The adjoining museum is part of the experience (and it is free!)

You can find it at 202 Fort Worth Highway in Weatherford.

The comfort of simple dishes, like their chicken salad sandwich and homemade chips, makes this restaurant feel relaxed - just like home!

Chef specialties and crowd favorites, like this Black Angus tenderloin topped with seafood, keep loyal fans coming back in droves.

There is a pie of the month, as well as Southern staples like their award-winning Texas toast bread pudding. This scrumptious sweet treat may even convince you to order seconds!

Vintage Grill is a hoppin’ spot, featuring live entertainment on weekends and hosting many special events. Even after the restaurant closes, the bar stays open!

There are amazing classic cars and trucks on display inside the museum, which is attached to the restaurant. The car museum features a rotating collection of cars, some of them one-of-a-kind!

What remote restaurants have you discovered that are totally worth the drive?

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