Love Shack is another Tim Love concept, but this one has a different vibe from his other restaurants. It's a casual burger-and-shake spot with a small live music stage, making it feel more like a laid-back hangout than a traditional restaurant. On this visit, I ordered the Double Love Burger along with a side of fries and onion rings. The food was good, but the kitchen was clearly backed up, resulting in a longer-than-expected wait. They'll call your order number over the loudspeaker when it's ready, but with the crowd and noise level, hearing it can be a challenge. The restaurant is spread across three levels. The main floor is where you place your order, pick up your food, and access the restrooms. One level down is the live music stage area with additional seating, while the upper level offers even more tables and chairs. The best way I can describe Love Shack is that it feels like a dystopian saloon dropped into the middle of the Wild West. It's quirky, energetic, a little chaotic, and somehow that all works together to create a unique experience. Overall, it's a cool place to grab a burger, enjoy a beer, listen to some live music, and spend time with friends. Just be prepared for crowds, a bit of noise, and a lively atmosphere. read more

It's been years since I've had a Love Shack burger and today's Love Burger didn't disappoint. Exactly as I remembered it. As usual, the service was a bit rough around the edges, but reasonably efficient, I come here whenever I'm in Ft. Worth, which sadly, isn't often enough. read more

Love Shack - Love Burger - Burgers Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Let me start with the good -- the ambiance of this place is actually pretty cool. Live music, a laid-back vibe, and good beer? Nothing wrong with that. It's the kind of atmosphere you'd want to hang out in. Now for the rest... Customer service and food? A total disaster. Let me say this the onion rings were amazing. Honestly, I'd come back just for those and a cold beer but because of the rest of the experience I would NEVER come back to this place. I felt like I got robbed. Customer service was abysmal. Every staff interaction felt like we were bothering them just by showing up. Rude, dismissive, and absolutely uninterested in providing a good experience. If the entire staff were swapped out tomorrow, I doubt anyone would notice or care. The food? Horrendous. * Burger: $7 for a sad, cold bun with wilted lettuce and a "portobello mushroom" the size of a pea? Criminal. * Nachos: $8 for soggy chips with a tiny sprinkle of cheese and a teaspoon of guacamole. * Add-ons: $3.50 extra for "seasoned ground tenderloin," which turned out to be one burger patty cut into four tiny chunks. Ridiculous. Overall: A complete letdown. Tim Love should be ashamed to put his name on this place. The quality doesn't just miss the mark -- it feels like no one's even aiming. Total waste of money, and honestly, a joke of a restaurant experience. The chef either needs to be fired, go back to training and send them to in n out or even if they close down the whole thing we wouldn't miss this restaurant in stockyards! read more

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Man, I still love this place! And if you are a tourist reading this, here's a pro tip! Go upstairs during the cattle drive, grab an ice cold beer in the shade to beat the heat, watch the cattle... then get you a Love Burger, with them Dirty Fries! That's how the pro's do it! 4 STARS! read more

Chill, no frills outdoors spot to get a greasy hamburger and a cold beer while listening to some live music. Hubby and I went here because we pass by all the time and we were just interested in what it had to offer. Right as you walk in is the bar where you order food and drinks. They have about 4 beers on tap and the rest are in bottles in the fridge. The food menu is simple - a bunch of burgers, chicken sandwiches, hot dogs and sides. Hubby and I ordered a double love burger and a love burger. We also got a side of fries and a side of onion rings. The kitchen was a bit backed up so it took a while to get our food. They'll call your number over the loud speaker, but good luck hearing it, especially when there's music playing. It sounds like Charlie Brown's teacher talking. There are 3 levels to this place. The main level is where you order and get the food, and you'll find the restrooms here as well. The lower level, down one flight of stairs, is where the stage is and there's tables and chairs available. The upper level has more tables and chairs. With that being said, this is not a disabled-friendly place. The upper level is usually packed. We found a place in the lower level by the stage. The table was super dirty though. This place reminds me of how I imagine a dystopian saloon in the middle of the Wild West would look and feel like. Music was good. It wasn't too loud for my old ass ears. Food was, as stated earlier, greasy. It would definitely hit the spot if I was drunk. Overall, cool place to chill and grab a beer, if you can find a seat. Btw, we came on a Friday night so yes, it will be busy. read more

This place has changed and they are all about the money asked prices and then ordered and they open what you order when it comes to alcohol and then let you know you just bought a 10 dollar seltzer not the six dollar they tell you afteryou asked all the prices then say oh well we consider that a special drink not a beer so if you want the most expensive white claw stop by if not go straight across the street to FINCHERS WHIT FRONT go to back and get a 3 dollar beer read more

Love Shack - Drink and stage - Burgers Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Yes, we dined at Love Shack. Did I eat? I had beer after leaving the neighboring White Elephant Saloon! Yes, as denoted by my level of intoxication there will be lots of exclamation points! All owned by celebrity chef Tim Love. In my opinion he get most experiences right. Especially in Ft. Worth! My posse ordered food here as opposed to his sister restaurant at the Springhill Suites Atico. ALOT cheaper than the hotel choice. Realistically, the approval rating food wise was mixed. Memories were gained however and one of my best posted slow motion GF and buddy will be forever in the Yelp archive. Apparently, after this adventure a buddy's wife gave me the head pat she was done with alcohol so we could head to our hotel and I tried to pay for a LYFT driver to do donuts around a fountain. Seems IMHO it was worth that sum! read more

Love Shack - Burgers Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Great place for a burger and a brew. Old school prices and vibes. The service is on par with any other restaurant of this caliber. Keep up the good work Love Shack, making Texas proud! read more

Love Shack - Burgers Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

While the food is an average array of Americana fare (#1), I would argue the actual venue itself is anything but average. During the weekday afternoons, Love Shack is a sleepy lunch spot for folks craving the burger + fries life, but at night at on the weekends, it's a place to indulge, drink and gather. All while enjoying the patio life and catching live music. All this in the in the middle of the Fort Worth Stockyards? Oh yes. From the outside it might not look like much, but the place goes deep with the outdoor seating and a pseudo stage / amphitheater. There are numerous views to the stage, including a second floor walkup that's is perfect for groups. I could see this place being fun but I'd have to knock off a star for the shoddy customer service. Being patient and prepared will go a long way. The menu is divided into three main groups of burgers, yard birds (#2), and (hot) dogs. My group and I managed to order a good number of items, which included various burgers, hot dogs, chicken fingers, fries, and chips. All of it was nice and greasy, but not overly memorable. To maximize the experience, I recommend doubling up the patty for all burgers and go for chips over fries. Throw in a alcoholic beverage and some stellar company, and it may not matter what the live music act is. Don't take the place too seriously and a good time is likely to be had. ____________ (#1) Burgers, hot dogs, fries, and drinks. (#2) i.e. chicken. read more

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We got the love burger and a coney dog. It was actually really reallly good. The fries were super fresh and just cut. The burger was tasty and so was the sauce. We loved the whole vibe of the place. read more

Love Shack - Burgers Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

I just had a love burger at the airport. Bland burger and god fries were cold. On top of that, because there is no signage in the place, I ordered at the register. Not k owing they had servers. When I sat down to eat my food, a rude server side the tables were reserved for servers and I had to take my food and leave. Scrappy meal, horrible customer service... never again. $25 for a bad meal and bad service. If zero stars was available, I would have left that read more

We went in the middle of the day and ate outside - such a cute place. The burger I had was very reasonably priced and SO GOOD! read more

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They have Good inexpensive hamburgers & fries. Cool vibe but can get hot downstairs since there is no breeze that can come through. The female cashier and the other lady were not real friendly people. There was a trash smell in the main down seating area. This overlooks the stockyards sign and the stockyard hotel so nice view upstairs. read more

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Order right at the bar! Get a number on the ticket and grab your food & the sauces you need!! all self service, great location for people watching outside Forth worth. The ONLY location with such a cool patio upstairs outside location. Live band too. Burger was delicious. Taste like a JR sonic burger, however it was a Love Shack Burger! read more

Love Shack - Burgers Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Went on a Saturday. It was somewhat busy. We ate here years ago and had a wonderful experience, but this time it was just a hastily cooked burger and some limp, greasy fries. There are plenty of restaurants in the stockyards that work hard for your business, but this is no longer one of them. Take your business elsewhere. read more

Man, I should have looked at the reviews first. I went here cuz I saw a YouTuber recommended it as a place to go in Fort Worth. Don't bother. I'm sure you can make a better burger at home. It's small for one. A grown man will need a couple of them. The onion rooms were not onion rings. They are soggy rings covered in crumbs. I'm more made that I paid $18 parking just to come eat a mediocre meal. read more

Food awesome! Amazing burgers!! Stopping here. You won't be disappointed. And health and happiness, cheers!

We were in the stockyards for a movie last night. Didn't expect it to be busy but sure was for 7pm on a Sunday night. A little disappointed that they had run out of all their draft beers. Seemed to be the theme that night. They also didn't have any catsup for the fries. So I ordered the Yard Bird chicken sandwich. It comes with cheese and bacon. My son ordered a cheeseburger and we split an order of fries. The beer was definitely cold. That was a plus. A little surprised that there were only 5 tables sat and still took over 20 minutes for two sandwiches. Even a little more disappointed that when I got the chicken sandwich it wasn't very hot. To a point that the cheese slice never melted either. It was ok but not the great taste I was expecting being a Chef Tim Love owned restaurant. The fries were really good! Overall ok but not what I was expecting. read more

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For me, enjoying the Love Shack experience is only possible when the weather is enjoyable since the entire space is outdoors. I'm admittedly very negative about our lousy Texas weather the majority of the time since I don't handle humid heat well at all (why do I live here), but when we DO have decent weather, I think the Love Shack is a really fun Stockyards spot to hang out. Next door to the iconic White Elephant Saloon, The Love Shack greets you with a small outdoor counter and menu: burgers, hot dogs, fries, and beer. This is a Chef Tim Love creation so you can expect the food to be a little more interesting than usual; burgers with a fried quail egg and signature "love" sauce, hot dogs topped in Chef Love's Lonesome Dove pork green chili, house made potato chips with chili seasoning and parmesan cheese... Yum. You order and pay upfront and then pick up your food from the counter when they call your name over the loudspeaker. The restaurant space has multiple levels, all outdoor, and all spaces are covered. Plenty of shade. Downstairs there are fans, misters, and a stage where there's often live music. I sat upstairs overlooking Exchange Avenue, sharing my burger with the sweetest tuxedo cat who lives nearby. read more

First time here on the first weekend on 2024! I truly had a good time with friends. Space is good. Love the live performance of Mike Barretto and Sarah. Nice outdoor space, chill vibes. Good service. Food- burger was amazing; onion rings with good breading. Fries- not recommend it at all especially if you like your fries crispy (this is not for you). Overall good spot to hangout especially if weather is good. Would definitely be back. read more

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I loved this causal, outdoor burger bar while on a break during training session. My coworkers and I were in sessions all day at the nearby Stockyards Hotel when we decided to get lunch here. It was a perfect sunny day, so we were thankful to sit on the upstairs deck. Even though there were 10 of us, our orders came out quickly and were perfectly prepared. My cheeseburger was perfect, and the onion rings and french fries were delicious. I think the only thing I would do differently is make sure the menu is very clear about what comes on each burger. My colleague is gluten free due to a severe case of celiac disease. She ordered the burger that had the portobello mushroom, not realizing it was breaded and fried, and wasn't able to eat it. She didn't make a big deal out of it, but I think a bit more description on the menu might be warranted. read more

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It was a little difficult on the stomach to watch the cattle drive and then come straight here for burgers for lunch (eek). However, our party of 12 enjoyed having this low-key atmosphere to ourselves right in the middle of the Stockyards. It was a fast option for lunch and we all placed our orders for burgers and other things. Grilled chicken sandwich for myself with a side of parmesan chips. While all the sides looked scrumptious (the chips themselves were so good) wish they had something with veggies to make this meal slightly healthier. Those on my team who went w/ the vegetarian option (portabella mushroom sandwich) were a bit disappointed to learn that it was fried...and left hungry. My grilled chicken was good, although I think if I were back in the area I'd try to eat somewhere with more healthier options. read more

We've been in a few times, it's usually very crowded and not a lot of seating but our lady visit we were able to sit close to the stage and interact with the live band which was fun. You can walk up and get drinks, food has to be ordered and takes a long time. Fun time, we will return! read more

If you're looking for an excellent, juicy burger in the Stockyards, this is a great choice. I had the Boom Boom Burger and it was really really good. Piled with toppings, my favorite of which was the deep fried and battered portobello mushroom and the Love sauce (kinda like Canes sauce) Great flavor. Served hot. Not bad for a fancy $9 burger. I'll go back and try another option. read more

Love Shack - Boom Boom Burger - Burgers Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

I've wanted to try one of Chef loves restaurants ever since seeing him as a guest judge on Top Chef. I was overly excited about going to the Love Shack, however, I'm not sure if I picked the wrong day or what but I was not impressed. The menu is on a board outside of the restaurant/open air bar, it's also on the bar top when you walk up to place your order. The young woman that took our order must have been having an off day or something, she was not very friendly, helpful (for 1st time patrons), or seemed happy to be working in a place that was not air conditioned in 90 degree weather in TX. Hmmm! Anyway, I ordered the burger that came on a tortilla instead of the bun thinking it would have less carbs, not sure about that. My boyfriend tried to order the burger w/quail egg & bacon but they were out of quail egg?? So he settled for the boom-boom w/meat. We all shared fries. Like I said it's an open air dining I don't know how anyone can eat a got burger when it's any hotter than this? They have umbrellas & a net over the top but it doesn't stop the TX heat. There are 3 levels you can sit on. The bottom level has fans w/sprayers. (Must've been nice) we sat on the 2nd level.‍ I really love the atmosphere & the concept they are going for, but damn it's hot! Just know that! They had over flowing trash cans on the 1st floor w/flys that's why I didn't sit down there. Also we had to clean our own table, the table was sticky & dirty & I had to get a wet paper towel & wipe it down. When they called our # we picked up our food, it was in a paper back went to sit down. The fries were piping hot. The ranch (we requested) was delicious. Javier dug into his burger. I had to go get napkins before I could eat... LOL upon return he was 1/2 done. He said it was good. I bit into my quesadilla type burger & it was good, but not grand. Nothing worth getting boob sweat for that's for sure. I tasted his burger too just to be sure. Still not worth the sweat. Overall I guess it was a mix between a patio bar & a Burger King . I wish I could say better. Hey they sale beer! Cheers! read more

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$2.50 for a cup of Arnold Palmer with one free refill. Cheap food and convenient. My bf and I came to this area wanting to see the herding of bulls through the streets - a real Texas experience. I definitely enjoyed the experience however it was quite hot that he wanted something to drink. Finding a place nearby - we found this place which was super casual and easy. They offered a wide range of food and drinks and definitely not at a tourist price! They have nice patio seating and 2 floors where you can see the famous street. If you're in the area and hungry or thirsty - I definitely recommend this place! read more

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Closer to a 3.5 but between a 3 and a 4 star review I leant more towards a 3. First, the service was spectacular. The woman up front was very helpful and patient when it came to us ordering. We are visiting from out of town, so this was our first time, and we took a while. The staff in the kitchen was also very friendly and accommodating. Most of us liked their onion rings more than their fries. Personally I thought the fries needed to have more potato but more importantly more salt or a seasoning. However, a friend said he preferred the fries over the onion rings. We really enjoyed their chicken sandwich. The quail egg was a good touch and the chicken was really juicy and tasty. My main complaint (which goes for the burger as well) is that I couldn't taste the love sauce they add. I'd definitely recommend getting a side of it if you actually want the flavor. I think it will go good as a dipping for sides as well. The burgers were good but a little thin for my liking which made it a tad dry. A friend got the double cheese burger and it looked like it was cooked better and he really enjoyed it. Lastly, I did wish they had more beers on draft. read more

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Popped in here on a random night whilst exploring The Stockyards and was not disappointed! The staff was friendly and funny and the food was solid!  My buddy ordered the chicken sandwich and onion rings and the girls ordered fries and nachos with a burger.  The batter and slaw on the chicken sandwich was so good! The onion rings were probably some of the best onion rings I've had in a while. The batter was crunchy, and the onion was thin enough to where it didn't make the batter soggy but still maintained that onion flavor...and the ranch they gave us. SHiiiiet. I don't usually like ranch, but ya boy was dunkin like Vince Carter over Frederic Weis! If you don't get the reference...you're too young...and someone should check your ID at the door.  Fries were ok, nachos are mid...you can skip those. I definitely did not expect much, but left happy and full of good beer and good food! read more

Love Shack (LS) Redux I'm passing through Cowtown for the wrestling Olympic Trials (where the world-class tough guys are today), and I stopped by LS for some live music and a brew tonight. Listening to Johnny Cash songs hell yeah with a diverse, eclectic crowd and a mangy dog. God's Gonna Cut You Down By Johnny Cash You can run on for a long time Run on for a long time Run on for a long time Sooner or later God'll cut you down Sooner or later God'll cut you down Go tell that long tongue liar Go and tell that midnight rider Tell the rambler, the gambler, the back biter Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down Well my goodness gracious let me tell you the news My head's been wet with the midnight dew I've been down on bended knee Talkin' to the man from Galilee He spoke to me in the voice so sweet I thought I heard the shuffle of the angel's feet He called my name and my heart stood still When he said, "John, go do my will!" Go tell that long tongue liar Go and tell that midnight rider Tell the rambler, the gambler, the back biter Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down Hygienically it's a grungy dive, but real people need a dive every now and then, I guess. So if you are self-absorbed and haughty, pass LS and go to Lonesome Dove a couple blocks away.- if you can afford it. - Redux - brought back or bringing back In Latin, redux (from the verb reducere, meaning "to lead back") can mean "brought back" or "bringing back." The Romans used redux as an epithet for the Goddess Fortuna with its "bringing back" meaning; Fortuna Redux was "one who brings another safely home." read more

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food was bomb and had a good time listening to music with my fam definitely try the onion rings read more

Family day at the stockyards and I always wanted to try this place out. This is just outside over looking the street front so beware no indoor seating it was extreme Texas heat!! Got some chicken nachos and they were actually super tasty, there loveshack burger was really tasty as well. I forgot the name but we did try a hot dog with red chili and cheese and it was super messy but tasted amazin! Now I will say fries lacked seasoning or salt they were pretty bland but other than that check this place out if u like chilling outside read more

Such a cute, casual, outdoor spot to grab a bite while you're exploring the Stockyards. Their menu creations are really fun; I especially enjoyed that they have a creation of the month which tends to be a little more out of the box. Even cooler that they allow customers to submit suggestions on what the next month's creation should be. In addition to burgers, they also have chicken sandwiches, which is perfect if you want to keep it a little lighter or just prefer a non red meat option, and hot dogs, too. I was here for a work conference so I opted for the classic chicken sandwich so I wouldn't fall asleep during session from the itis. However, I definitely had my eye on some more hearty options like the crispy chicken sandwich or the love in the boom boom burger (the chocolate chip ice cream sandwich was also whispering my name ever so gently, but I refrained. Next time, sweet treat, next time.) Instead of fries, I went with the chile parmesan chips which were quite tasty and a great pairing for my sandwich. Don't worry too much about eating outside in the Texas heat, the covered deck upstairs is the perfect respite from the sun and it allows you a great view of all the action on the main street and in the courtyard depending on your preference. read more

They are very knowledgeable and know how to treat their customers as if there the only ones there lots of one on one and they will explain anything they sell if you need a how does this work or ?? read more

I live in Dallas and when I find myself in Fort Worth I choose my meals carefully. I went to Love Shack based on the good memories I have of this place. I don't believe I will ever be going back. The burger was very small and average and that is as generous as I can be. My burger, fries and water came out to a little under $17 as all they have in terms of water is a $4 mini bottle of water. Based on my credit card statement the cashier helped herself to a $5 tip. All in all I was very let down. As I left I passed a shake shack and wished I had ended up there. At one time Tim Love was a respected chef but he clearly is letting this concept run itself. read more

Didn't try any food. But for the drinks and atmosphere - definitely a 5 star place. Perfect spot to grab a drink and watch the stock yards streets. Ranch water- best seltzer for sure ! Beats white claws hands down read more

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Wanted a quick burger but we didn't even order because the cashier was SO RUDE. We went somewhere else.

This might be my favorite burger joint in Fort Worth. There's many good ones, but this one is certainly at or near the top. I always get the dirty love burger. The only question is whether I get two patties or one. On my last visit I went with one. You really get a unique taste with this burger between the quail egg and the love sauce. They both add some phenomenal flavor. The burger comes cooked medium with fresh tomatoes, lettuce, and pickles. The bun is a perfect consistency for this type of burger, truly outstanding. I also ordered a side of onion rings. I don't know what they batter them in, but they're mighty tasty. Last, but not least, the cover band last night was also pretty good with quite the repertoire of songs. read more

Love Shack - Dirty Love Burger, onion rings, and a lone star tall boy - Burgers Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

the cashier was super nice even though she was busy, but the food was awful. our food took almost an hour even though tickets after us got served and when we asked, the cooks just handed our food that they had discarded to the side. no numbers were called. the nachos were soggy and cold and were made wrong. the cheese was literally water. I'm disappointed because it's a nice environment but the food was so bad! read more

YELP 100 CHALLENGE 2018 - PART 2: 59/100 CASH ONLY! Plenty of time to kill before meeting up with a buncha people for dinner across the street. Big bro and parental units thought it a good idea to have a brew on this nice, hot and humid day while we wait. Its looks are very deceiving from the outside. Initially, I thought it's just some corner bar where one can buy beer to chug during a walk around through the Stockyards. And then a whole open hangout area upstairs AND downstairs, what?!? It was a weekday stop, so it was reasonably calm and empty. But I can imagine how bangin' this place must be during summer or any holiday seasons! If we didn't have dinner plans, we might have hungout here much longer. TIP: There is an ATM right behind the bar if you don't have cash on hand. Would love to someday spend happy hour here! Someday.... read more

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Worst. Nachos. Ever. Cheese wasn't melted. Beans runny. So much iceberg lettuce. Horrible. Can't speak to the other food.