Back to The Tower: Reata reveals new location as lease expires in Sundance Square
October 18,2023
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Reata Restaurant, a flagship destination in downtown Fort Worth since 1996, will leave its longtime Sundance Square location at the end of June and set up shop on the ground floor of The Tower building at 530 Throckmorton St. Opening in July 2024, the new location will serve as a “stepping stone” before a more permanent flagship home is constructed, Reata President Mike Micallef said in a news release announcing the move.
Micallef revealed in March 2022 that he was looking for a new location after failing to reach agreement with Sundance Square officials on a lease renewal at the restaurant’s current site, 310 Houston St. The interim location returns Reata to its original downtown home.
“Our history with The Tower is both storied and strong,” Micallef said. “Twenty-three years ago, an F3 tornado devastated our community, making our original Fort Worth locations uninhabitable and forcing our relocation in 2001. Like Fort Worth, Reata is a testament to resilience and rebirth. Together, we will continue to create unforgettable experiences, regardless of geography.”
“After a comprehensive exploration of Tarrant County, Reata’s leadership unanimously decided to remain in Downtown Fort Worth,” the restaurant’s news release stated. “Since Reata opened in 1996, the restaurant’s synergy with the surrounding office towers, the convention center, the world-renowned Bass Performance Hall and over 3,500 hotel rooms have fostered a thriving environment for the family-owned business.”
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