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Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Fort Wayne

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Fort Wayne? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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4.9

4.9 (1375)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Fort Wayne

About the restaurant

Our goal is to create a unique dining experience that will please the palate and soothe the soul. We serve the finest beef, the freshest seafood, premium wines, craft cocktails and locally grown produce.

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Dusten

Dined today

Absolutely amazing from the moment you walk in the customer service is great Then the food…wow, just wow. Amazing experience all around and we will be back!

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Filet Medallions

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Granite City Food & Brewery - Fort Wayne

4.8

4.8 (448)

$30 and under

American

Fort Wayne

About the restaurant

With its warm, inviting, and modern design, Granite City Food & Brewery’s expansive interior features a spacious and comfortable dining room, four-sided modern, full-service bar, as well as an outdoor patio. The on-site brewery, with award-winning hand-crafted micro-brews, is visible from the main dining and bar areas. The restaurant also showcases an open kitchen featuring chef developed, handcrafted made-from-scratch cuisine, including innovative signature entrees, flatbreads and more.

Granite City Food & Brewery’s signature brews, which are made on-site, include The Duke (Pale Ale), The Bennie (Bock), The Northern (American Style Light Lager) and The Stout. Seasonal brews are featured throughout the year.

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Shequilla

Dined 6 days ago

We went for the Sunday brunch! The food was amazing and so many different things to try. It was my boyfriend first time and our server was such a big help with explaining things to him! We will be back soon for sure!

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4.8

4.8 (1493)

$31 to $50

Latin American

Fort Wayne

About the restaurant

Próximo is an upscale, finer-dining restaurant specializing in Latin cuisine. The food will draw from a variety of regions – Brazil, Chile, Peru and Mexico, just to name a few. We offer hand crafted cocktails, an extensive wine selection and private dining. Reservations are recommended. Patio and bar seating are first come. Thank you.

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Liz

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Food and our waiter was the best! Definitely will be back.

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Cilantro Chicken Pesto

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Shorty's Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (259)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Garrett

About the restaurant

Shorty's Steakhouse is a unique dining experience. Established more than 20 years ago, along the historic Randolph Street in downtown Garrett, Indiana. Shorty's Executive Head Chef James Morrow has created & curated our menu over 10 years, carefully straddling the line of fine steakhouse dining, with small-town Indiana fare.

We are located in Garrett, Indiana, 10 minutes from the historic Auburn downtown and the ACD museum. Also, 20 minutes north of Fort Wayne, Indiana, 15 minutes from Kendallville, Indiana and 25 minutes south of Angola, Indiana. We love that we bring all these communities together at Shorty's.

Shorty's is proud to offer bar seating, family room seating and an outdoor patio we completed last year.
We are laid-back and believe our guests' enjoy the incredible service & food without having to "dress-up".
We embrace the great and growing community of Garrett, Indiana and love that we can share amazing cuisine in an unexpected location.

See you soon!

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Karan

Dined 2 days ago

Seated quickly. High top not our favorite. Server was excellent. Food good. Two of us had Caesar salad. Not enough dressing. Asiago grits were great. Pork ribeye was flavored wonderfully. Overall very good. Center was a bit underdone and somewhat fatty. Steak salad was great. Carrot cake to share was very small. Overall an excellent experience.

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Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Fort Wayne

4.7

4.7 (2304)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Fort Wayne

About the restaurant

Quality, exceptional service, and an unparalleled atmosphere have made Eddie Merlot's one of America's great steak houses over the past 20 years. Eddie Merlot' s is an homage to the man and his love of a great steak, a great glass of wine, and a good story.

We pride ourselves on our Prime Aged Beef and scratch kitchen. Our chef selects each steak for the optimum proportion of marbling and texture before hand-cutting and seasoning the steaks to your specifications. From sauces to desserts, we develop recipes to create a truly unique experience for our guests. And, while you enjoy your meal, you'll be treated to the one-of-a-kind service we call the "W.O.W. Factor."

We welcome you to Eddie Merlot's—we want you, our guest, to have nothing but the best, which is why we go to such lengths to serve you the exceptional prime-aged steaks upon which our restaurant has built its reputation.

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GaryVIP

Dined on Dec 10, 2024

Great holiday dining experience with awesome service, delish food & focused attention by Bailey & Tyler - The bartender, Kristina, deserves a raise & nice bonus !!!

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Filet Mignon Potstickers

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MS9+ Filet Mignon

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Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Dinner

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4.7

4.7 (528)

$30 and under

Global, International

Fort Wayne

About the restaurant

The Hoppy Gnome menu will focus on fresh ingredients, striving to exceed the dining expectations of our guests. We feature a “scratch” kitchen which gives us a unique capability to cater to the many needs and desires of our guests. Tacos are our focus but we are much more, the taco is simply the delivery vehicle for the culinary creations wrapped inside. You’ll see everything from duck confit, to korean short rib, to a basic “taqueria” style taco. The menu will rotate two to four times a year, and in addition to tacos; appetizers, salads and tortas will round out the menu. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week.

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Aaron

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

I was hesitant to come here with kids...I couldn't have been more wrong. From the gold"fish" tacos, the cool chocolate swirl milk our waitress made, the doodle pads... they were so accommodating to our party, it was wonderful. And to top it all off dinner was very yummy!

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4.7

4.7 (478)

$31 to $50

American

Fort Wayne

About the restaurant

We are a 21 and over establishment! Copper Spoon is a New American restaurant focusing on seasonal, contemporary fare that highlights our Northeast Indiana producers. We work local farmers and artisans to source proteins, produce, and baked goods to provide you with the highest quality ingredients.

Our cocktail program has been nominated for a Tales of the Cocktail award for best bar/restaurant cocktail menu. We have one of the largest selections of whiskey, bourbon, rye, and scotch in Indiana. Our cocktail menu features over one hundred classic cocktails, seasonal house cocktails created by our bar team and an extensive list of spirits, wines and beers.

We are passionate about hospitality and our craft. We put a lot of care in absolutely everything we do! Be prepared to sit back, relax, and enjoy the experience.

We are located at the Harrison Building downtown Fort Wayne. Our back yard is Parkview Field, which gives us the best patio seating around. Go Tin Caps!

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Mary

Dined 2 days ago

Another fabulous dinner at Copper Spoon. We requested Jodi and she took care of us beautifully. The food was spot on and drinks always wow us! Our quiet cozy table overlooking Parkview Field Christmas lights was perfect.

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New York Strip Steak

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Marquee at the Landing

4.7

4.7 (686)

$30 and under

American

Fort Wayne

About the restaurant

Marquee at the Landing is an upscale urban bar and restaurant. A chef-driven restaurant concept that follows a scratch kitchen approach using locally sourced products. Situated in Downtown Fort Wayne at the new Landing, the city's Historic City Center, Marquee at the Landing offers a wide variety of menu options serving creative dishes that update on a seasonal basis. Marquee at the Landing will be open 6 days a week for Dinner.

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Dino

Dined 3 days ago

Dinner on a Wednesday night was very good. We had a party of four and everyone enjoyed the meal. Salmon, meatloaf and a vegetarian salad was enjoyed. Getting the check took a bit as the system was down.

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Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

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6oz Beef Tenderloin

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BRU Burger Bar - Fort Wayne

4.7

4.7 (26)

$30 and under

American

Fort Wayne

About the restaurant

The hamburger is a quintessential American icon, the people's sandwich, and a favorite for everyone. Paired with a beer, there's nothing better. BRU is our homage to the beloved burger. Our mission is to serve exceptional burgers made from the finest local meats, adorned with the freshest ingredients, and nestled in our freshly baked buns. Cunningham Restaurant Group launched the first BRU Burger Bar in December 2011, and today we proudly operate 14 locations across three states.

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Brittani

Dined on Dec 5, 2024

Everyone was very welcoming. Our server (Jack I believe) was very attentive, knowledgeable and very friendly. Our food was amazing. The food presentation was spot on. The atmosphere was cozy. Overall an amazing experience. I will definitely return soon!

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Give More to Get More this Holiday Season!

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4.5

4.5 (4100)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Fort Wayne

About the restaurant

BakerStreet is a locally owned establishment that prides itself on personalized service. An upscale, elegant decor complements the polished, casual attitude. Steaks are the specialty at BakerStreet. Whether traditional and classic, or edgy and gourmet, all the bases are covered. Fresh seafood features are added weekly to the favorites on the menu. Even the vegetarian will find something special at BakerStreet. BakerStreet's dessert offerings will bring the perfect finish to your dining experience. BakerStreet offers a diverse wine list, with many half bottles and “by the glass” options, and an extensive craft beer list! Come in and enjoy! Don’t forget to ask about the private party rooms.

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TimVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Mandy and her team took exceptional care of us for our dinner. Very personable, accommodating and knowledgeable. Our dinner and service was impeccable!

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