Dayne's Craft Barbecue
The million-dollar question about the relocation of one of Fort Worth’s tastiest craft barbeque spots now has an answer.
Dayne’s Craft Barbecue, partnering with Philip Murrin of River Ranch Stockyards, has a new home, going west with a planned brick-and-mortar restaurant in Westland at 9840 Camp Bowie Blvd. It is expected to open in the fall.
In the meantime, Dayne and Ashley Weaver, Dayne’s owners, plan to reopen for business June 17 serving out of their award-winning food truck, at 9808 Camp Bowie Blvd., very near their future permanent home.
The menu will remain the same as has while the truck became a fixture behind Lola’s Trailer Park, which is moving to West Berry.
“We’re still doing the same thing, providing the best barbecue and the best experience to our customers,” Dayne Weaver says. “Bring your kids, bring your dogs. There is room and food for everyone.”
According to a press release announcing the move on Monday, the Weavers considered a temporary move to West Berry with Lola’s, but the timing for a permanent move aligned. The Weavers have been working with Murrin for the past eight months on plans for a location in Westland.
“We will always be grateful for the Lola’s crew and how they helped us get to where we are now,” Ashley Weaver says. “We love them and truly consider them a part of our family. As excited as we are for this new adventure, it’s still hard to leave.”
Dayne’s move cements it as a part of Westland’s revitalization efforts in western Tarrant County. The building, built by Steve Murrin Sr. in the 1950s, was a retail shopping center on the Bankhead Highway servicing the Westland neighborhood.
“Our goal is to provide more dining options for residents and the multitude of people who drive by daily,” says Philip Murrin.
The barbecue journey started in the Weavers’ backyard. His wife suggested that her husband turn his hobby into something someone could buy. Dayne’s Underground Barbecue predates Dayne’s Craft Barbecue. On the last Sunday of every month, crowds would come from all over Texas with meats selling out.
Once discovered, they have since rolled up accolades from all over the state and were named a Texas Monthly Top 50 barbecue spot.
“Wherever we go, we just live by our motto: work hard, be nice, and eat bbq,” says Ashley. “We can’t wait to carry that over to Westland.”