Baba&#x27;s

The Arbor Restaurant is located in The Bradley Hotel in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. We had our…read morebreakfast here while at a convention. Service is excellent, food is delicious, ambience beautiful. My only complaint is that the coffee was lukewarm as it is dispensed out of a pump dispenser and not a heated pot. They have a breakfast brisket that is very delicious.

Great brunch spot. Loved that it was open on a Sunday! We got the brisket hash which was amazing,…read morethe ricotta pancakes which are flavorful and sweet but not TOO sweet, the apple pie chai which is pretty sweet but delicious and the Bradley iced coffee which was delicious! Definitely recommend!

Pancakes lemon ricotta

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Pistachio cheesecake with honey drizzle

Amore

3.4(63 reviews)

2.6 mi

This was our first visit to Amore - we'll be going back. First, the service. Our server, Dawn,…read morewas very helpful. She made perfect recommendations for our tastes and was very patient with our pace of dining. The pasta was made in-house and was perfectly cooked. We enjoyed the portion size which allowed us to enjoy 4 courses without feeling stuffed (although my wife took 1/2 her entree home). The wine selection was very nice as well. We also enjoyed the atmosphere. It was a Wednesday night and not too busy allowing us to have a conversation without any trouble. If you're looking for upscale Italian that will rival any restaurant, imo, don't hesitate.

Went there on a Friday night and sat at the Bar. Dawn was bartending and did a great job with…read morerecommendations. Pasta was perfect and delicious

Sophisticated decor

Pistachio Gelato

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Meatball appetizer

Bistro Nota

4.6(65 reviews)

Excellent meal and great, friendly service! Really enjoyed my Hot Mess brunch dish and my guests…read moreall enjoyed their meals as well.

A little delayed with my review. Food and service were good, the atmosphere is a little off due…read moreto the open counter to the kitchen. Make you feel like you should go to the counter to order (don't worry, you don't).

Bistro Nota

Macaroni and cheese

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Charred Brussels

Marquee at the Landing

4.3(113 reviews)

Fabulous food. Cute ambiance. Lackluster service…read more Had a solo reservation for weeknight dinner and when the hostess attempted to seat me at one of the half booth two tops tucked against the wall, the server motioned for me to be seated at a four top table in the primary entrance to the dining room. Ugh. Thankfully the hostess honored my request to sit at the original half booth. The server was perfunctory and checked on me minimally. So I sat for a while before ordering. My cocktails and food was brought out by others. However, she did retroactively add my Cunningham points when I forgot to advise her I was rewards member. The cocktails were sensational. I really loved the Act One and the Flasback was also good. The wedge salad was delightful, if slightly overdressed. The beef tenderloin with blue cheese was tender and cooked perfectly to temp. I enjoyed every scrumptious bite.

To be honest, the food is a 3.5 but service with Tajuan made it 4. Second time here. First time was…read morebetter. My hubby's steak in the steak frites was pretty tough. My salmon was decent. I am CRG fan but this was a little disappointing.

Interior

Seafood Cioppino

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Blackened Scallops

816 Pint & Slice

3.8(146 reviews)

We were in town for a bowling tournament and found this place and decided to give it a try. The…read moreinterior was cool with graffiti on the walls. With booths and tables. We ordered at the counter and grabbed a seat. It was busy and our pizza came out in no time. Everything tasted great from the salads to the pizza. We had a great experience and if we are ever back in Fort Wayne we will stop again.

816 Pint & Slice is a Fort Wayne staple. It's the perfect place for lunch since pizza is sold by…read morethe pie and the slice. Slices are large enough that one is plenty unless you're particularly hungry. I like their pepperoni pizza. The cheese was so good, and as others have noted, the crust is a little doughy. Pint & Slice features local Fort Wayne beer as the perfect complement to your meal. There is some seating inside along with a cool mural. There is also plenty of outside seating on the Porch off Calhoun (the alley between Pint & Slice and the parking garage. Besides coming here for lunch, I could see it being a great place for a casual date night, especially if you take advantage of the good weather and the porch. Something I really appreciate about this pizza shop is the quality of their pizza boxes. It holds up well if you prefer to get your pizza to-go.

Interior picture.

The upstairs room.

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Another upstairs pic.

Big Apple Pizza

4.2(149 reviews)

2.6 mi

first time i have ever been there. I thought the pizza was fantastic. I was born in queens, ny…read more this pizza is one of the closest to the pizza of New York. I was in fort Wayne only because my son was getting a tattoo at grade A. I would go back for sure.

We got the deep dish pizza. It came out sooner than expected, very clean and friendly store…read moreexperience, and the pizza was INCREDIBLE. Honestly some of the best pizza we've had. And the hubby says it heats up well!

Outside seating at big apple pizza

Cheese Pizza 24" - Cheese

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Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano

3.7(196 reviews)

5.3 mi

Don't Be Deterred by the Rating--The Food Is Great!…read more As a fan of Biaggi's in Iowa, I was thrilled to see one in Fort Wayne but puzzled by the lower ratings. After dining here, I think I understand the mixed feelings: the ambiance is a bit more worn-in compared to other locations.but also the bread and the achohol free drink they are not as great as the others But let me be clear: the food itself was excellent and completely met my expectations. From the chicken to the seafood, every dish was delicious. The sea bass and shrimp salmon risotto were particular highlights. And the strawberry mash cocktail ! Absolutely a must-order! But also the price is fair compared to other fine dinner restaurants we have been

Let dogs in here at a restaurant at the table eating off plates !! this is a violates Indiana…read morestate health codes (410 IAC 7-24-436) !! Not a service dog in a stroller eating at table !! Gross disgusting!! I work for the health department and guess what that was violation eating off the table on plates that are served to humans !! not just me was there but 15 other people complaining and nothing was done and the dog was hacking up on the table !! you lost and other others on social media ! A serve dog doesn't come in a pink stroller !! and wasn't a emotional service dog they didn't want to leave the dying dog !! Then don't go out to eat !

Dog at restaurant

Chicken Marsala

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Baked Zita al Forno

O'Sullivan's Italian Pub

3.4(23 reviews)

3.7 mi

The food was so good !!!!!! Jordan, shout out to you for making our experience the best! The food…read morewas delicious! Put ya foot in it Forsure !Best lasagna I've literally ever had! Delicious !! And great service ! The atmosphere was laid back ! And just chill!

I was assaulted at OSullivans and when I notified them and asked for the assistance getting the…read moreidentification of my assailant who was also a patron of their establishment i was told "it happens all the time" and was completely dismissed. Horrible experience and would never go back, especially since it "happens all the time".

Stuffed Shells. Italian night every wednesday. Get it!

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Nawa

4.4(474 reviews)

NAWA is in an area called the landing. A great go to area for excellent, reasonably priced food as…read morewell as nice environment. I had the red curry with chicken, and it was excellent. I'm not sure that I would call it authentic, but it was excellent, and I would definitely get it again! The restaurant is nice, the area is fun to visit, in this whole part of town is really walkable. The price is also very reasonable. I think the curry was 20 bucks, and it was enough for two meals

We were in town for work and some of our local friends wanted to meet here for dinner…read more They picked a great place. The food and atmosphere were amazing. We started with the Satay Chicken and the Crab Mandalay. Both were delicious. For dinner I had the Pad Thai Me Up with pork and a level 3 heat, which was probably mild to medium. The food was excellent. For my cocktail, I had the Hokkaido Mule. Very good drink. Our service was top notch. We will definitely be back on our return trips.

Outdoor seating and drink

Roti flatbread

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GARLIC PEPPER (Dinner)

Henry's Restaurant

3.7(145 reviews)

2.9 mi

Great food! Definitely recommend the spinach dip! Our server was amazing, and was equal parts…read moreattentive and also allowed us to enjoy our time without feeling rushed even when it got busy. As the night (Saturday) went on it got busier, but seating helps make it not feel too crowded. Definitely a place to go if you're in the area!

First time and it was great! Loved the bar area and lots of seating. Server was great and came to…read moreour table quite often. I took a star off only because I asked for no guacamole on my wrap and they still put it on... still super delicious! My husband's philly sandwich was small... but he said it was the best! Fries are amazing and the honey mustard (I think?) sauce is even better. Alcoholic beverages were strong but that's how we like it. Will definitely be coming back !!

Henry's Fried Fish

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Corey W.

8 years ago

This is my Go To chicken wing place. It is great. I like the fish and their cakes, as well.

Sally B.

6 years ago

Food was old and inedible. NO MASKS ON COOKS NO MASKS AT ALL Time to shut em down again. read more

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