Great food, great beer, great people. Always a pleasure to go there. So sad that the owners are…read moreretiring and closing the taproom.

My wife & I waited 15 minutes sitting in an empty bar to get a beers we couldn't finish, a stout…read moreand an Ipa. The off flavors were terrible. I have home brewed beer for 10 years so I know what bad beer taste like.

I have been here many times and usually I have a great meal, but Sunday was a big miss…read moreunfortunately. Our service was pretty bad so I wasn't even able to voice my concern over the overdone fried pork tenderloin. I also wanted to order another beer but since she didn't come around, I just drank my wife's water. I'm giving it 4 stars because this was just a bad experience that isn't normal of this place. With that being said, I still don't recommend their giant pork tenderloin... Stock with their amazing burgers or wings!

The food was good. We had a table of 7 and half the food was brought out, then 10 minutes later,…read morethe others were served. The fish basket was listed on the menu at $13.50 but when the bill came, it was $14.45. There was no itemized bill, there was no way to know if that included tax or something else. There was an admin fee on the bill. If you don't care about that sort of thing, it's an ok place.

Byler Lane Winery is a cute winery tucked away on a small country road in northern Indiana. This…read morewinery boasts beautiful outdoor seating and ample indoor seating. In addition there is a pond on site perfect for sipping wine and watching the sunset. The road it is on has minimal traffic and the seating is set back to allow for a peaceful fun time with friends or a loved one and trying out there multitude of delicious wines. Though they do have some dry wines, I believe their semi-sweet and sweet wines are the the highlights for this winery. Their semi-sweet wines are perfect for summer cookouts and and a quick after-work wine-down with friends and co-workers. Definitely worth a detour on your trip in Northern Indiana

Still an outstanding place to come and relax. We were here on a slow Sunday afternoon in which not…read moremany people were here. We got the run of the covered outdoor setting and super fast bar service. The outside is still very comfortable. Lots of seating with some in the shade. We had two specialty drinks. My wife really liked the mojito wine - very fresh and tasty. I had the watermelon mojito which was also unique and refreshing.

Acres Away Winery (Ashley, IN) - nice pizza offerings inspired by Coterie Pizza in Garrett…read more They have special pizza creations that run for two weeks. You can discover those on their FB page. The current specials include a BBQ pork pizza and garlic knots. The sweet BBQ pizza is delicious. Nicely baked. The garlic Knotts with a choice of two sauces were really good as well. Nice baked surface with mild amounts of garlic flavor. The beer cheese sauce was outstanding. It's hard to beat Acres Away if you like good wine (especially dry reds), good pizza and enjoy a relaxing country side setting.

Highly recommend Acres Away if you are in the area! I came here with a group of girlfriends during…read moreour girls weekend in Angola. The property is beautiful and the girls working were amazing and very knowledgeable about all wine selections! They offer both indoor and outdoor seating. We sat outside for a while before moving inside to cool off and grab a bite to eat. We ordered pizza (with gluten free options, thank you!) and it was very delicious! By the time we left the place was very busy which is telling for how wonderful it was to visit! Will definitely be stopping by next time I am in town!

Last night, we went to Copper Forge for the first time, and here are my thoughts…read more First, the place is very nice, and the drinks were definitely 10/10, no doubt! The food was okay for me. The prime ribeye was too fatty, but the grilled chicken skewers were yummy! Everyone, the bartenders and hosts was super nice and friendly, except for our waitress. We didn't know her name because she never introduced herself, and from the moment we sat down, she gave us that look. You know the "I don't like you" look? Yeah, I know that look. So, about halfway through, I gave her the same look right back. After she served our food, she gave us a thumbs-up , as if we couldn't speak English or something. Let me make this clear: Yes, we are Asian, but if we go to an American restaurant, we 100% know how to order our food, communicate, and respond to our servers. She also didn't check on us to see if everything was okay or if we needed anything until we were almost finished. Then she came over and asked, "You okay?" It's not like she was a quiet or shy person, either. She was happily chitchatting with the people dining next to us. I told my husband not to leave her a tip, but he's too nice, so of course, he still gave her one. I do hope the manager sees this review because I think the rest of the staff deserves recognition. Everyone else was wonderful! Overall, we will come back, but if she's working, I'll definitely request a different server.

My wife and I have followed Copper Forge for a few years now. We're excited they've branched out…read moreinto the FW restaurant scene! We were invited to their soft opening and were thoroughly impressed with the menu. I would normally give a new place a few months to work out the kinks before I tried their food and service. I'm not doing that in this situation. The food was good and the staff seemed to be up to speed. We were able to drive all the dishes on their soft opening menu and enjoyed everything except the dessert course. They're set up for family accommodations in the main dining room and I was very impressed with the over 21 bar area in the back of the house. Can't wait for the opening on 7/27 as it's a 10 minute walk from our house!

I called in at 10:10 in the morning to ask for a specific tequila the woman was very rude and…read moredisrespectful and she hung up on me this place deserves 0 stars for the way they are rude to their customers

I stopped by this Cap n' Cork because it was near other stores/restaurants I went to on this…read moreexcursion to Fort Wayne. I needed some beer and wine to take home and decided to go here because I did not want to make the drive across town to my usual Cap n'Cork. It is smaller than the one I go to, and the selection reflected that. I was able to get the beer I wanted but not the wine. I love Albarino wine, but this Cap n' Cork does not sell it. Still I got some of the items I needed, I will get the wine another say. Service was good, plenty of customers but no long wait to get my items rung up.

Saint James Restaurant (Avilla, Indiana) - iconic area restaurant worth a try…read more Take a short drive to downtown Avilla to try the Saint James Restaurant. It has been a fixture in Avilla since 1948 when it started as a hotel. St. James has a long tradition of serving northeast Indiana patrons (groups, families or friends) food and drinks from this historical structure. The building is large and dominates the block. It is in good repair but rather plain in appearance. There is plenty of parking out back. Once you find the entry door you have to navigate a series of hallways to the attractive bar and hostess area. The building has lots of walls that reflect the hotel structure. The back of the restaurant has a large open and plain looking dinning area. Everyone here is very friendly. They are good and simple people. They seem to seek to serve you and make you happy. There isn't much fancy about St. James. Just a good ole relaxing and home feel atmosphere. The menu is big. There is something for everyone. Prices are fair and portion sizes are decent. Here is a rundown on the items we ordered: -Strawberry pie: it's seasonal and popular. Reserve your piece when ordering dinner - if they still have it. The berries were sweet and fresh. The filling is homemade, nice berry flavor, not over the top sweet. Crust is flaky, tender and delicious. -Onion rings: we got about 6 medium sized rings for $7 on the appetizer menu. Each piece was uniquely made. Some were really thin and crispy. Others had a really thick/tender piece of onion with a thicker batter. Overall nice taste, not too oily. The ranch sauce was very thin and short on ranch flavor -Side salad: nice smaller salad with fresh ingredients. Plenty of side veggies and cheese. The croutons were tough. Garlicky and very crispy. The Smokey Bit dressing was outstanding. Kind of a blend of a southwestern chipotle sauce with a strong smoke flavor! -Crab cakes: my wife really liked the thinner cake. This allowed the cake to be heated throughout and more crispy surface areas. She liked the stronger crab meat taste. -Oven baked BBQ ribs: very tender and meaty rib. The BBQ sauce had a mild BBQ flavor with no spicy kick. The meat could be flaked off the bone with a fork. No Smokey or grilled flavors. The baked potato was large and cooked to a tender but firm center. The skin was slighted salted.

We visited on a Friday night this summer and waited about 45 minutes to be seated. Unfortunately,…read morethe experience did not improve once we sat down. The interior was pretty dark and outdated. I always try to give the wait staff the benefit of the doubt, but the service was disappointing, rude, and lazy throughout most of the evening. Right out of the gate, the rolled silverware contained a dirty knife, so I had to ask for a clean one. I ordered the broasted chicken, which is something they are known for, but it wasn't very "broasted." It felt like they had cooked too many pieces at once. Additionally, the beans were cold and unappetizing, and the chicken noodle soup tasted ridiculously old. My husband ordered the fish, which was also barely lukewarm and completely flavorless. He mentioned that the rolls might have been the best thing he ate, but even they were pretty yeasty. The garlic toast was also more soggy than crunchy, which was a disappointment. There is free, easy parking right in front of the restaurant, though there is no outdoor seating. Overall, it was relatively lackluster, but if you are really hungry, you can chow it down.

Best local burger spot, once you try it you crave it. We will definitely be back. Everything from…read morethe burgers, fries and shakes is great.

I've been wanting to try BFM burgers for a while now. I ordered the " IT BITES BACK, and paired it…read morewith the Cheddar and Chives fries, as well as a Vanilla bean ice cream Sunday " . Talk about a treat the burger was juicy but not greasy, with just a hint of spice, the fries were PERFECTLY seasoned they are cooked in beef tallow and the smoked sea salt is so good. The owner clearly takes pride in his craft. Don't let the outside of the building fool you, this place is great . Their meat is from a local butcher shop & you can tell the difference. And you won't finish feeling lethargic like you just ate McDonald's . To the owner and chef's, thank you for taking pride in what you " bring to the table " !! ( literally)