Great local bar and grill. Burger and fries hit the spot. Patrons and bartender were engaging…read more Good food, good people, good prices

great food! always super friendly to me! a nice small town bar to go to when I have nothing else to…read moredo!

The Blind Tiger is a little hidden gem in Royville, which for those of you who don't know is a…read moresmall corner of Fort Wayne, on Coldwater at Union Chapel. TBT is the lower level of Union Social, which used to be Ted's. While the prior establishment wasn't my favorite, The Blind Tiger is on my list. It's small, dark, and has delicious cocktails. The ice cubes are pretty too. We got a table in the corner so we could be closer to the live music (Thursday nights). Seating is either at tables, the bar, or conversation areas. The bartender was fantastic. He had good suggestions, was attentive, and carefully crafted our drinks. I wish I got his name but I didn't. Even though our party was pretty big, he got everything right. The food was excellent. We tried a little of almost everything. The meatballs were a standout. I will definitely be back, especially when my brother is playing saxophone.

Walked in. No hostess. Walk downstairs and were told to wait upstairs. Seats were empty and bar…read morehad seats.. What a disaster this place is.

Mimi's Retreat (Auburn, on the square) - dinning "retreat" during the Auburn Fair…read more Here is another one of our family traditions. We enjoy going to the Auburn Free Fall Fair. Looking at the 4-H animals, walking through the commercial tent, getting donuts, people watching and taking in the food vendor sights/smells are part of that experience. We also like to grab a bite to eat while there. However, I'm just not interested in fighting the lines to get an expensive corn dog, sirloin tip and/or fish sandwich....and then having no where to sit, relax and eat our selections. Enter Mimi's Retreat! Mimi's Retreat is small community bar that is located on the south side of the square - so they are right in the middle of the action! They are always open during the fair and tend to have fewer customers than normal. This makes them a great choice to duck into to get a good meal, at a pretty good price and sit & relax away from the crowds. Mimi's has been a part of the Auburn scene for as long as I can remember. They are best described as a community bar. They have some TV's for sports viewing. The attractive looking bar will seat about 10 people. There are less than modern tables to seat about another 40 patrons. Mimi's is set in an old building. They have stayed true to the older feel in terms of wood work, brick and vintage feel. The decor mainly features bar modern day product signs and some historic Auburn pictures. The kitchen is easily viewed as you walk in the door. The place is rather comfortable and inviting. The staff here is welcoming and friendly. Mimi's service may not be the most attentive when the bar is busy - just be aware. The menu is pretty simple and moderately priced. They have the typical bar food with a few add-ons that give them a little boarder touch including non-bar food daily specials. I can't speak for bar service. It seems like they hustle the best they can. Food tends to come out at a decent pace - depending on the crowd. Mimi's is definitely a no-frills kind of place as the non-alcohol drinks are served in a Toby Keith style red Solo cup. Now onto the food. We started with the sweet potato fries. The fries are thin and fried to a moderate crisp - like you would expect, not mushy. The fry has a nice bold sweet potato taste. They aren't very oily. The real treat is the homemade Hawaiian pineapple dipping sauce. It is smooth, thick and sweet. You literally can taste the refreshing Hawaiian flavors which really bring out the bolder sweet potato taste. Definitely a must try! The blacken chicken Caesar wrap is very tasty. The chicken is very moist and nicely grilled. The mild tasting Caesar dressing is applied in moderation and helps pull all the flavors together. Note: this $8 item doesn't come with a side, that is extra. The Cole slaw is homemade and outstanding. It includes white and purple cabbage. Onions, carrots and red peppers are apart of this fresh tasting side. The Cole slaw is mayo based. However, the mayo is very lightly applied and it has a hint of vinegar flavoring - the best of both style Cole slaws. The fish dinner has seven medium pieces for $14.99. It comes with French fries and one side. The French fries were a lot like the sweet potato fries in terms of cut, firmness and oiliness - fairly good. The fish pieces tasted fresh-ish. No fishy or frozen tastes. The meat was soft, tender and slightly flaky. The breading is rather thin. It is also rather plain to taste - unlike a Fish of Stroh type fillet. The tarter sauce has a heavier mayo taste with a mild amount of pickle/tartar flavoring. It definitely isn't sweet or heavier on relish like I like it. Overall...Mimi's makes a good place to pick up a meal regardless of the time of year. Give them a try sometime when you are in Auburn.

While visiting the DeKalb Fair this week, we decided to try MiMi's Retreat Bar instead of eating…read morefair food. We were greeted right away when we walked in, which was a nice start. Our server was friendly and took our orders promptly. My husband had the grilled chicken sandwich, I ordered the breaded tenderloin, and we shared fries. The sandwiches were good, but the fries were a bit disappointing--very small portion for nearly $5 extra. They were thin, McDonald's-style fries. The bar wasn't busy during our visit, with only a couple tables occupied at a time. Staff seemed to know most guests personally, greeting them with hugs. The music was loud, which may be fun for some, but felt a little overwhelming to us. The biggest issue was the restrooms, which had a very strong odor that made the experience unpleasant. Overall, the food itself was decent, but the portion sizes, loud atmosphere, and restroom cleanliness kept it from being a great visit.

Who knew the venue had great salads?! We usually get their pizza which is 10/10 but their salads…read moreare great too! Amazing service too!

Very rude staff, dirty place. They use full trash cans to block access to parts of the bar they are…read moreclosing. Sticky floors and absolutely no room to get around. When i was there it had people so drunk they could barely stand, i saw a guy spit up like a baby on the floor and staff did nothing. They have multiple unlocked doors, but dont be fooled, you will be yelled at if you use the wrong one. The cherry on top of this poop sandwich was that they shut off the music off and stopped serving drinks at 1am on a Saturday despite the online hours saying they close at 2am. A great place if you like being talked down to by staff, dancing on a sticky dance floor, and squeezing past sloppy drunk people who should not still be drinking. But if thats not your speed, save yourself some time and money by avoiding this place entirely.

A small bar that serves great food at a low price. Suck down some beers with your food and take in…read morethe scenery. The service was great.

First time we went. Googled close by places and this bar popped up. Great service and food. We will…read moredefinitely go back when in the area !!

A great dog friendly place to enjoy delicious food and tasty drinks on the back patio. The dog menu…read moreis fantastic and the brisket we ordered for our Airedale was perfect for a queen of terriers. Our server, Sandra, was super accommodating and made sure we were all well taken care of. Cheers!

The food was phenomenal. I had the chicken and waffles and it was wonderful. Kamryn was awesome…read more She was perfectly friendly and attentive. The ambience... we are outside on a patio listening to 80s music. What could be better?

Shorty's Steakhouse (Garrett, Indiana) - looking for a unique steakhouse, not too far outside Fort…read moreWayne? Shorty's is one of the Salvatori's Restaurant Group offerings that is located on Main Street in Garrett. Head north on 327 to the downtown area. Shorty's is set in a small and older building located on the east side of the road. You will need to park on the street - which isn't an issue in Garrett. As I said... Shorty's is a smaller venue. The building holds about 10 people at the bar and 90 inside dinners. The outdoor patio appears to seat about 50 people. Shorty's is always busy - especially on Friday/Saturday nights. So, make a reservation via their website. The larger side room can hold bigger groups of 8-14 people. Otherwise you are limited to a table of four. Upon entering the restaurant you will quickly encounter the host stand right at the door. There is no real foyer area to wait for your table. You may feel uncomfortably close to a stranger if things are backed up. The bar area is one of the first things you see. Legend has it that this bar was relocated from a Chicago area business who had it installed in around the time the 1893 World's Fair was in Chicago. The bar wood work, design and finishing are gorgeous! Very inviting. The older part of restaurant retains the decor of the old building - attractive dark wood interiors/fixtures, green plaster ceilings and hardwood floors. All are very comfortable and welcoming. The host and service team were very friendly and helpful. There was plenty of help to hustle drink orders, refills and follow up. The kitchen is very small. Food orders may take a bit of time when they are busy. So be prepared to relax, enjoy a bar drink, converse and admire the renovations. Shorty's has a decent variety to offer on their smaller food and drink menus. They are more than just steaks. In general, most items are a bit pricey...but probably normal for most area steakhouses. Here is a run down of the food we ordered: -Table Bread: nothing to special; white bread roll with a firm exterior and soft inside with basic butter; tasted like it was freshly baked -House Salad: nice sized salad with a fresh taste and ingredients; several side vegetables and cheese to dress up/accent the salad; the honey mustard dressing tasted familiar - probably not made in house -Crab Cakes: my wife loved her crab cakes; tender, full of crab and seafood tastes; nicely grilled exterior -Prime Rib & Baked Potato: delicious taste, tender and smaller amounts of fat; my medium rare request seemed to be more medium as I didn't see much pink coloring; the real horseradish lacked the usual bold kick that I except. The potato was baked perfectly and accented with the usual dollops of smooth butter and sour cream. Good steakhouse choice. Overall, Shorty's offers good food & drink selections in a unique setting. Remember, Shorty's is a very popular place and fills up quickly. Therefore, plan ahead and make a reservation. Shorty's is definitely worth a trip to Garrett to give them a try.

Stopped in Monday night for dinner with the team, some of the guys said they hadn't been since a…read morefire broke out and was impressed with the expansion. Delaney took great care of us and offered us bread and butter, I was a little disappointed b/c they were not warm and had a slight stale taste to them. I opted for their crab cakes and their parm dirty rice, I enjoyed my meal and I highly recommend stopping in if you're in the area!

One of my favorite place to eat. If you go get the fish or the onion rings. We go here very oftenread more

Great food and service. The atmosphere is great. The food had great taste and prices were good.read more