FORT WORTH, Texas — Reata is staying in downtown Fort Worth.
The longtime staple restaurant of Fort Worth's Sundance Square downtown entertainment district announced last year that it planned to leave its location on Houston Street, which is known for its rooftop dining area.
Reata officials on Wednesday announced the restaurant will stay in its current location until moving to an interim location next summer, in July 2024. And they won't be going far.
The interim location will be located on the ground floor of The Tower building at 530 Throckmorton. The new spot will be a "stepping stone before a more permanent flagship home is constructed," Reata officials said.
"Reata transcends physical boundaries,” Mike Micallef, president of Reata, said in a news release. “It's not just about the walls that house us, the western artifacts that adorn us, or the plates and cutlery that serve us. Reata embodies the spirit of Fort Worth. What truly defines us is our community. Our location may change, but the soul of Reata – the people – remains constant.”
Reata began looking for a new space last year after Micallef said they couldn't get a lease renewal on Houston Street. After a "comprehensive exploration of Tarrant County," Reata leaders decided to stay in downtown Fort Worth.
And The Tower is a familiar spot for Reata, as it was the restaurant's original location before the 2000 tornado damaged the building.