Really good food, good service, and a casual atmosphere! My fiancé & I really enjoyed our food and…read morewere surprised by how good the seafood bread was! Don't let yourself get caught up in the name... it's cheesy garlic bread with some shrimp (I think) on top... you won't regret trying it. I'm as picky as they come & I really enjoyed it. My shrimp basket with fries was excellent, if a bit salty. My fiancé LOVED his #1 seafood platter. He had at least another meal left over! We were happy with the price & will return!

I thought that Katelynn was the biggest issue at this restaurant. The female manager seems to be…read morequite racist. Cussing at the servers and referring to them as you stupid people. This little Chinese lady is very mean spirited as has no respect for customers or servers.

We went for a Birthday celebration last weekend. We split our entrees to try both fish dinners. The…read morealmond crusted walleye and the grouper special. Both were amazing! Always get the walleye but the grouper came with chorizo corn hash, pico and chipotle sour cream talk delish. Definitely would have again and again. Thumbs up. Not to forget one of the best espresso martinis in town.

Paula's has been a Fort Wayne mainstay for seafood for several decades. There have been ownership…read morechanges and a global pandemic in recent years, but the overall experience during our visit was essentially unchanged from what I remember when I first came here in 1994. Service was decent, although not spectacular. The restaurant was completely full the Saturday night we came, so I'm sure that slowed things down a little. I do wish they would bring back the paella dish. That's what I always used to get when I came here years ago. Noise level was a bit on the noisy side, but it was within reason.

110% recommend. Don't regret missing your chance to experience delicious food and comfortable…read moreatmosphere. The service was beyond my expectations especially considering it was a Friday night. As a non-local, I felt like a regular. You won't be disappointed.

The Oyster Bar - 130 years of history for this iconic seafood establishment…read more The Oyster Bar is not for everyone. It is expensive. The restaurant only holds about 50 dinners and the tables are uncomfortably small & close together. It's also located in a neighborhood that might make some people take caution. On the flip side...The Oyster Bar offers 130 years of history in a uniquely older facility that features fresh high quality seafood along with outstanding service. You decide what you value and how you want to spend your dinning dollars. The Oyster Bar is located south of downtown area on Calhoun Street. The vintage building is well signed, lighted and offers an easy-in-easy-out side parking lot. The restaurant only holds about 50 dinners with a limited number of tables and a small bar. I would suggest that you call and make a reservation as The Oyster Bar is a fairly popular place to dine. Inside the building has retained the historic look. The foyer is very small...just like walking into an old house. They feature lots of dark hardwoods and a vintage looking bar. The tables are located very close together as you would expect in a small area. I think the tables are smaller in size as it was difficult to accommodate all the dishes, menus, glasses and cell phones. The white table linens and attractive "sea going" decor help set the experience. The staff on this night was very friendly, professional and helpful. They made us feel welcomed quickly. The waitress was great about removing dishes, refills and stopping to check on us. It's easier when all your tables are close together. Overall the food was excellent. Fresh seafood in Fort Wayne isn't common place. The food creations were delicious & creative without being all that unique. You will find a fairly broad menu to meet most dinner's choices. Here is a run down on the items we ordered: -Calm Chowder: very creamy without being overly rich to taste; moderately thick in consistency with a mild clam flavor; several larger pieces of clam meat; very good taste -Oysters on the half shell: beautiful presentation; oysters were fresh taste; no salty or "sea" tastes/smells; a small dab of sweet cocktail sauce and ground horseradish were nice add; oysters were outstanding!! -Fried Hushpuppies: no corn meal breading here. The outside was lightly fried and slightly oily to taste. The inside was slightly sweet, soft and moist. The chipotle aioli sauce has a very mild southwestern flavor that accented the sweet breading. -Crab Cakes: two fairly large cakes packed with real crab meat; gently fried; the fresh seafood flavors come through nicely; another very good dish! -Seafood Au Gratin: plenty of chunks of scallops and crab buried in a delicious lobster cream sauce and layer of mozzarella cheese. The sauce was creamy and mild without being rich. The seafood pieces retained their original flavor. The cheese topping was nice and gooey which held the seafood & sauce together nicely. Delicious dish!! -Diver Scallops: large and plump scallops cooked perfectly; very tender and moist without a "fishy" taste - nicely done!! I very much enjoyed the dinning experience. I love restaurants that retain and feature an older buildings character. I appreciate high levels of service and outstandingly delicious food. Especially when it comes to fresh seafood!!

Very different restaurant than all the other Mexican places in The Fort…read more Extensive menu with several unique seafood based dishes. My wife was also able to find "traditional" tacos that better suited her tastes. I enjoyed some tasty seafood served in a carved out whole pineapple. The chips & salsa coupled with complementary ceviche was a great way to start the meal

Simply a great place to have a delicious shrimp cocktail, seafood Mexican style, and many other…read moredishes very typical from the pacific coast restaurants. Our server was very friendly and food was served quick. The environment is also typical of a Mexican beach restaurant with Mexican music playing in the background. Certainly a must go place if you are craving for fresh flavorful seafood.

Big Eyed Fish on Wells Street - when you have a craving for Fish & Stroh style fish and tarter…read moresauce Yes, I know that I could go to Stroh to get this old time flavor. However, Big Eyed Fish is pretty good fish in its own right, local...and flavored like the taste I remember from the past. We visited the Big Eyed Fish location on Well's street. They have an express shop located on Huegenard Road and another dine in location at Leo Crossing. This location has been in service since 2003. It has a nice diner feel with super friendly service. You can find parking on the street or in the lot behind the store. The inside is rather large and works well for parties up to about 8 diners. There is a small bar and TV's if that is your thing. They also have a big and varied menu including breakfast items. Here is a run down of the food items: -Fried Fish: the white fish fillet is thin and fried with a thin breading. The fish is moist and tender. It will flake apart with a fork or by hand. The breading has a slight amount of seasoning and isn't very oily to taste. It has a taste similar to the Fish & Stroh style if you are familiar with that. The fillets are not very filling. For an extra $3...I went with the all you can eat option. Delicious fish! -Tarter Sauce: I love tarter sauce. In fact I might order fish to go with my tarter sauce - lol. This mayo based sauce is reasonably thick, somewhat sweet and has a hint of pickle flavoring. It's creamy and makes a perfect complement to the fried fish flavor. -Baked Beans: this side really surprised me. The bean is small and contained hamburger pieces. The sauce had a slight BBQ flavor but not enough to classify it as a BBQ baked bean dish. The meat flavor was a nice add to the smooth tomato spiced sauce. Delicious!! -Cole Slaw: I kind of use KFC as the standard for Cole Slaw. This is very similar. The slaw pieces are cut very small with only one kind of slaw. Seemingly no additives - just slaw. The sauce is mayo based, a bit more sweet along with a hint of vinegar. I loved this side too! -Hush Puppies: these balls are pretty small in diameter. The inside is very modista and sweet with that southern style corn bread taste. The outside is thicker, a bit oily to taste and has a mild corn bread taste/texture. These are probably some of the best hush puppies I've had in my southern raised life.

Food was exceptional! Service was outstanding!! Ambiance was fantastic! I would definitely come…read moreback and definitely recommend to anyone!

My husband treated me to Baker Street Steakhouse for my birthday. The place is just classy. The…read moreinterior is a mixture of black and wood and gold accents. White linen table cloths flank both booth tables and freestanding tables. The chairs are comfortable leather ones that slide in and out easily. It's beautiful inside! There is soft jazz style music playing in the background. Our appetizer was delicious crab cakes. I don't even like crab, and I'd eat these as a meal! We also ordered French Onion Soup. Yall.... This. Soup. Will. Slap. Your. Tastebuds. I wanted to go back into the kitchen and crawl into the soup pot and swim around. It is soo tasty!! The flavor is bold and the cheese is thick and what a cheese pull! My mouth just watered at this! We also had a pretzel bread. It came with delicious, sweet cinnamon butter. We loved it! For our main, we ordered the steak medallions and mushroom risotto. People...... The steak was cooked PERFECTLY! It was so easy to cut, and it melted on your mouth. The seasoning was delicious! The mushroom risotto was the perfect consistency--creamy and scrumptious goodness. This dish is PHENOMENAL!!! To finish, we had a warm, moist, and delicious carrot cake with cream cheese icing, caramel drizzle, and topped with walnuts. There is cinnamon ice cream on the side. We were so happy because most times, carrot cake we order out is dry--but THIS cake was TOP NOTCH! Megan, our server, was kind and prompt. She kept our drinks filled, and she did an excellent job at timing things to come out to us. Baker Street Steakhouse is a MUST-have restaurant in Fort Wayne. You won't be sorry for going.

Today was Husband's birthday so I surprised him with a meal at Baker Street. We have been once…read morebefore and that's been a few years. I remembered it was good but today..? We were seated immediately. Nice corner booth. It was nearly empty so we had a very quiet, romantic atmosphere for his Birthday Meal. Our server, Megan, was very friendly and on top of things. We ordered crab cakes for an app as well as a cup of French onion soup each. We could make a meal on that alone. The crab cakes were fantastic and the French onion soup was to die for. INCREDIBLE! The pretzel bread with cinnamon butter is very tasty. The butter is so soft and filled with cinnamon. We then ordered the filet medallions with wild mushroom risotto. We love our steaks medium rare. These were cooked to perfection. Melt in your mouth goodness! The seasoning was amazing! Very delicious. The only issue was the one long strand of hair on the edge of my plate. I spoke to the server about it to make sure better care is taken in food prep in the kitchen. She said she'd talk to the manager. Husband received a free birthday dessert. He chose the warm carrot cake drizzled with caramel and walnuts with cinnamon ice cream. It was moist and so delicious. The birthday candle was a nice added bonus. Will definitely be back!

I rarely give 5 stars because you can always do better but my first experience at Proximo was…read moreamazing. I'd heard good things and when friends told me to pick a brunch location for my birthday - I decided to give them a try. I loved my lemon and blueberry pancakes with the sweet and pepper bacon. So good. The French toast and shrimp & grits got thumbs up from friends. I was gifted a free dessert for my birthday and chose the chocolate mousse with berries - wow, amazing. Our server was wonderful. Thank you for a fantastic birthday brunch. I will be back!

The breakfast came out hot and fresh. The gravy and eggs had a good flavor on the skillet. The…read morebacon was a bit chewier than I would have liked. The banana bread was good and we enjoyed the sauce. The server was quick to take our order but not really quick to come back and check on us. We were done eating before he had come back out. It was pretty dead in the restaurant. There was only 3 tables total. The music and decor were enjoyable .

My husband discovered Amore while out jogging and decided to make a reservation, and we're so glad…read morehe did. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly greeted by two hosts who were both very pleasant. We were seated immediately and accommodated our request to sit near the bar. The ambiance is absolutely striking. While chic and polished, the interior also gives off elegant Caesars Palace-inspired design vibes--grand, dramatic, and visually captivating. The bar setup is truly breathtaking and instantly draws you in, making it a perfect spot for a date night or celebratory evening. Our server, Dawn, truly made the night exceptional. She was warm, attentive, and knowledgeable, and her recommendations were spot-on. We ordered the lasagna and the salmon with potatoes and spinach--both dishes were beautifully seasoned and full of flavor. The drinks were just as impressive. We enjoyed Uncle Nearest Nearest (which came with an ice cube stamped with an "A"--such a great attention to detail), a Luxy Lady, and prosecco--everything was a hit. I've seen a few comments about portion sizes, but we felt they were perfectly aligned with what you'd expect from an upscale restaurant--satisfying without being overwhelming. The only reason I didn't give a full five stars was due to the manager (or who I assume was the manager). He stood nearby for long periods without engaging with guests--no greeting, no smile--just an uncomfortable, awkward presence that felt a bit like being stared at. Most managers on the floor interact with guests, so this stood out. Aside from that, we had a great experience and will definitely be returning in the future.

We had high hopes for Amore Italian Restaurant in Fort Wayne. The menu sounded incredible with so…read moremany dishes we were excited to try but once the food arrived, everything fell flat. Each dish was surprisingly bland and lacked any real flavor. The food was mediocre at best, and we even joked that Fazoli's had more taste. It was noon and we were the only customers in the restaurant for lunch which we now understand. On the positive side, our waitress was wonderful and the atmosphere is very nice. Unfortunately, good service and a pleasant dining room couldn't make up for the disappointing food.

A great place to eat Prices are high but the quality of the…read morefood is worth it Great salad bar. Can't wait to go there again

I worked at the Cincinnati location in high school. What a great nostalgic reunion!!! My favorite…read morewas the salad bar, which used to be my job to keep stocked. It was absolutely pristine and filled to the top with every ingredient. They even still have creamed herring . My steak was thick and perfectly cooked absolutely delicious. This isn't Ponderosa. The bread and butter are terrific and mud pie for dessert brought it all back. The servers couldn't have been more welcoming, engaging, or kind.

My wife and I favorite date spot. Best desert oatmeal…read morecookie ever! Service is amazing and remembers us.

We started with the hot honey chicken -- flavorful with just the right level of heat -- followed by…read moreFrench onion soup that wasn't overloaded with cheese, letting the broth shine. Fresh jalapeño cheddar loaf and sourdough were brought to the table before the meal and were both excellent. The star of the night was the porterhouse, cooked perfectly and topped with a Gouda bacon scallion butter that delivered one of the best flavor pops I've ever had on a steak. This steak now holds my #1 spot in Fort Wayne. The sides were also well executed and complemented the meal nicely. Service was friendly and knowledgeable, but timing felt off. Cocktails took longer than expected and there were noticeable gaps between courses, which made the experience feel rushed. Atmosphere is attractive with a rustic industrial vibe. However, being seated next to the piano made conversation challenging. Overall great experience and I will be back!