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    Big Eyed Fish

    3.9 (96 reviews)
    InexpensiveSeafood, American
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    BIG EYED FISH ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Grilled fish
    Keto K.

    It's in a convenient location with plenty of seating. The waitress was friendly. However, the salad was a letdown and the bread was just okay. The fish was tasty, but it came out cold. I was looking forward to a Miller Lite, but it wasn't available on tap. The ranch dressing was a disappointment and didn't taste or taste like ranch. On the bright side, the clam trips were great.

    Their awesome big ass cheeseburger n fries. BEST BURGER IN TOWN !! Thanks chef !!!
    Marie E H.

    Husband wanted fish. This is our "go to" for fish. I was hungry for a burger. They gave both of the best imo.. There burgers are cooked to perfection. Still juicy and full of flavor. Just some cheese , onion n mayo. Delicious. Their cook knows how to make the best burger vI ever had. Oh and can't forget those crispy yummy fries. That being said both were better then the nasty crap I got at Burger-Fi at Jefferson Point on Monday. And cheaper too. You want great fish and the best 1/2 pounder burger go to Big Eyed Fish on Wells Street. Great cook and wait staff. Kind and friendly. Will always go there.

    MASSIVE margarita!

    Haven't even left the restaurant yet, but HAD to leave a review right now because i am astonished with how wonderful this place is. The food was an AMAZING price, for a great quantity! Tasted delicious, and was cooked to perfection. Far better quality than any of your normal chain restaurants. Our server was attentive, proficient at her job, and super kind. Will look forward to coming back in the future!

    Mozzarella sticks
    Lynnsie S.

    The service was great here. The fish was good but it was really greasy, but we loved the Cole slaw. Would have enjoyed it more if they had a liquor license. The decor and restaurant were clean and we had everything we needed at the table.

    My husband got the AYCE fish. Great deal! Those fries were soooo good!
    Natalie L.

    My husband and I have date night every Sunday. We decided to go here on a whim this past Sunday. We have had the Big Eyed Fish Express and were not impressed at all. This one, completely different!! Everything was really really good!! My husband got the AYCE fish. I think he reordered 5 times and they came out pretty quick! I got the fish and shrimp dinner. It was great! The hush puppies and fries were fantastic!!! That coleslaw.... VERY good!! And bonus... PULL TABS!! We will definitely be back! Oh, our server was great too!! Overall 8.7/10

    Best Buffalo Wings around. Hot, crispy, and spicy.
    Kim M.

    I'm going to step out on a limb here. They make better wings than the wing spots. Make it make sense. I've visited 3x in the last 30days. Each time I was presented a hot, crispy( I asked for crispy wings - I detest limp wings), flavorful wings. I've not been disappointed at all. I surprises me the fish joint does wings so well. That's all I order, lately. The cost is very effective. 12 wings for about 9.99 pre tax.

    Onion rings

    The exterior & interior are nicely painted but you feel like you are stepping back in time when you step inside. The chairs & bar stools look like they are from the 80's. The service was great. A new cook must have been in training as we could hear the loud instructions being given to him. The onion rings were average frozen variety. My baked potato was disgusting- it had to have been cooked the day before from the brown color of the insides of the potato. I should have been told that the potatoes had sold out & to pick something else. The one piece of fish tasted ok but the 2nd piece had an off taste. Not a fishy taste but an off taste. The only incredible thing at this place was the coleslaw- but wouldn't be enough for me to return.

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    6 days ago

    So good since we've lost Famous Fish of Stroh this is easily the best fish in town! Always good and the onion rings

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    2 months ago

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

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    Best fish I've ever had! Big portions, staff was kickass friendly! Great experience, can't wait to go back!

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    6 months ago

    Hands down this restaurant has the best fish in FW. Friendly atmosphere and great prices.

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    Tri-Lakes, classic Big Eye Fish service and food. Glade they have a full bar! This is a welcome addition to our lake community.

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    I would not eat here again it was giving a one star service was good food was bland AF

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    Delicious!! Best tartar sauce hands down. You should go try it. Best fish in the city!

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    So good since we've lost Famous Fish of Stroh this is easily the best fish in town!

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    Charlie’s Place

    Charlie’s Place

    4.3(97 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Catering service

    We don't live anywhere near Fort Wayne. We're 2 1/2 hours away in Frankfort Illinois but we go…read morethere once in a great while to exchange grandkids with my son who lives in Hudson, Ohio a suburb of Cleveland so he picked this place Charlie's to meet us for a lunch repass and it was very good. They have a very short suite menu, but what I had was terrific I had a a salad with salmon on it and a lot of other veggies. It was terrific. The salmon was jerk, salmon, and the whole thing was a delicious repast. We had a appetizer of a couple bowls of their homemade chips. Unlike many places that don't salt them. These were salted just the right amount not too salty and I can't say anything bad about it. Our server was terrific and his name was Alex and the place is shaping up. I guess they just took it over from someplace else. The walls are a little bit bare needs a little more decoration and the ceiling is bare, but the chairs are very comfortable so it's an easy five star.

    Charlie's Place - another place with a nice patio...and good to watch the game…read more I confess...the open and covered patios draw me right back to Charlie's place. If you want sun...sit out on the patio. If you want sunny shade and a breeze..sit under the outdoor cover/bar area or grab a table with an umbrella. You can't really go wrong here. Charlie's is also good for larger groups...and kids! Charlie's place is a large facility with lots of seating. The hosts are friendly. Making an on line reservation is easy. They always seem to have plenty of staff to serve and make you feel comfortable. Kudos to the team for developing a more attractive and welcoming lobby area! Sunday afternoon is brunch. They have a different menu than a normal lunch or dinner menu. Those menus are usually large and full of great choices. The brunch menu is much narrower and dominated by breakfast items. There are some non breakfast items...but not many. My wife had the breakfast tacos. She really liked the egg and bacon mixture. The sour cream and salsa sauces blended the tastes nicely. The Cobb salad was very fresh and tasty. There were lots of side ingredients such as egg, avocado, bacon, blue cheese, tomato and cucumber. The grilled chicken was plentiful and moist. Just enough grilled and seasoned taste to blend right in with the ingredients. The home made honey mustard dressing was consistent with what you would expect from honey mustard.

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    The Deck - Burrito Americano

    The Deck

    4.2(124 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    I had an amazing late lunch/ early dinner with the young people I know. We talked, ate, drank,…read moreenjoyed each other's company. The Deck is a comfortable outside dining experience. The food is good, a solid experience. Our server was cordial and efficient. Our drink glasses stayed full and our table clear, I like that. I had the roasted chicken sandwich which was amazing. Crusty bread, tender roasted chicken, crispy veggies made it a standout sandwich. The spinach dip was cheesy and warm- another solid choice.

    The Deck! Beautiful evening to dine outside, gaze over the river, people watch and enjoy some…read moresimply tasty food! Expect a wait...no matter what time you go!! The Beer Garden is a nice place to hang out while you wait. Though the seats are all wood and low to the ground. The Philly Steak and cheese was piled high with tender and moist beef. Not a lot of seasoning to the meat. The au jus provided some enhanced beef flavoring. The bun was relatively soft while maintaining a toughness that made it nice to dip without falling apart. I thought the sandwich would come with more peppers and ooze with cheese, but it did not. The Mac & cheese was just kinda there. It didn't do much to ramp up the tastes. The noodles were very soft - almost squishy. There was a mild amount of sauce to the noodles. I would prefer more...enough that you would want to dip the bread in the leftover sauce. The cheddar cheese that laid on top didn't stick to the noddles...it just peaked off. My wife loved her Burrito Americana sandwich. Lots of moist chicken and fresh fillings. Overall there are plenty of simple and diverse things on this menu! The Deck had plenty of help to move people along. Though they didn't push you out. It was nice to just enjoy the food, company, nature and the dinning experience. The Deck is a Fort Wayne icon if you have not been there!l

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    Morgan's Tap & Grill - The Double Smash Burger and Crispy Fries were excellent.

    Morgan's Tap & Grill

    4.7(60 reviews)
    5.7 mi

    I don't even know where to start because this was indeed A HIDDEN GEM. As a chef, I am real picky…read moreabout doors and literally everything tasted was chefs kiss. What I really admitted about this place is the owner walking around communicating with everyone and checking to see if everything was going ok!! She was really sweet. Also shoutout to our server Noah who was awesome and funny. Not only was he gents or he also recommended! For it to be a carpeted space, it was very clean on the inside and smelled really fresh. The smell of food hit me before I even got inside. The seats were comfortable and they even had bar searing as well as an event space room. The food really deserves its own review but I can't leave two . Everything I would get again no questions asked! My only suggestion would be maybe add a tad of seasoning to the wings but the smoke flavor and sauce was too tier! Easy 10/10 for me!

    If you're looking for a place that checks all the boxes, I can't recommend Morgan's Tap&Grill…read moreenough. The service is absolutely amazing -- attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming from the moment you walk in. You can tell the staff truly cares about the experience they're providing. The food is just as impressive. Everything we ordered was delicious, fresh, and clearly made with care. The environment is warm and cozy, making it the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a great meal. Honestly, no complaints at all. If you're thinking about trying it, do it -- anything you order won't disappoint.

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    Bubba's 33 - Patriot Burger*

    Bubba's 33

    3.9(35 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    Bubba's 33 (Coliseum Blvd) - first time visit; enjoyed the food, not fond of the atmosphere…read more I like to give new places a good period of time to settle in before trying them. Bubba's has been open in the old Chili's location now for more than 4 months. They seem like they have hit a steady-state so it's time for a review. The facility is very large and very popular. They were very busy on this particular Saturday evening. Our quoted wait time was 45-55 minutes. I overhead people commenting that they had been waiting over an hour. You can manage this issue by accessing the website and putting your name on the wait list. Bubba's spacious front porch makes a nice waiting area on a warm evening. Inside there isn't as much comfortable waiting spaces. Once inside you will find a large wide open seating area with an industrial ceiling. Booths are closely lined up to maximize seating. There is a very large & neonly-attractive bar area to the south side of the facility. TV's line to perimeter of the dining area. The walls contain typical sport and bar neon decor items. Overall a very electric and energetic atmosphere. People everywhere. Volume gets a bit loud making it a challenge to talk at your table. The team here was well organized and hustled. They were friendly while very focused on getting the tasks done. Our waitress took the time to serve us well. Plenty of wait and kitchen staff to keep things moving - well done! Bubba's has a very large menu with decent/expected prices. There are American food selections for everyone. The drink menu was large and attractive as well. Seemed odd that there were no prices on the drink menu - we had to ask only to get an "approximate" cost. Fortunately the drink prices were about what you would expect. Here is a run down on the food we ordered: -Onion Rings: simply outstanding! Thick onion piece enclosed in a thick batter. Batter was slightly crispy & seasoned, no over the top oily taste. Chipotle/BBQ/smoked Bubba's specialty sauce was a good add -Fried Pickles: not as impressive as the onion rings. Pickle chips are thin with a mild-bland dill taste. The breading is moderately thick and more crunchy. Seems like it had a touch of corn meal type flavoring. The home made ranch dressing had a mild ranch taste that didn't accent the pickle flavor as much as I had hoped. -Shrimp Tacos: my wife liked her fresh tasting tacos. Moist, tender and tangy. The crispy tots were a big hit as well. -Patriot Burger: very good beef taste, large patty loaded with all the toppings. The BBQ sauce and onion ring were excellent adds -Wings: I have a detailed review on the wings page. These medium to large wings were perfectly cooked and then lightly fried. The skins we're moderately crispy. The garlic Parmesan sauce had a heavy garlic flavor. Real Parmesan cheese was mixed with the garlic/oil mixture. The Sweet Chipotle BBQ sauce was slightly sweet and had a lower level of BBQ spice. Both were sauces with good flavor. Bubba's has settled in well. They seem to be executing their model pretty well. The menu has something for everyone. Next visit I will try the pizza as I've heard glowing reviews about the pizza. The food we selected was very tasty and the team hustled to serve. On the downside..I will admit this atmosphere was "bigger" than my expectations. The wait was long - despite using the wait list feature. The crowd was large and very "busy" coming and going. The volume was a bit loud causing our table of four to raise our volume. Overall...Bubba's is worth a try if you like American style food. Use the wait list feature. Be prepared for a busy/active dining experience.

    The place was incredibly busy. We have the app and joined the wait list. As we entered the…read morerestaurant, we overheard someone leaving who was appalled about having an hour wait....we only waited about 10 minutes. Thank you, Bubbas Waitlist! The host and our server both were very kind and helpful. Our server, Wendi, was authentic and attentive. She talked with us about the menu, kept our drinks filled, and checked in on us often. The restaurant is definitely a sports bar. Large TVs line every wall. The decor is Americana. While it's loud when it's full, it just adds to the energy of the place. My husband and I both ordered the Shotgun Shrimp Po' Boy. He had Fire Fries and I had the loaded tots. The Po' Boy was loaded with shrimp and the Shotgun sauce is delicious! Hubbys Fire Fries had quite a kick, but so good! And my loaded tots were delicious! I highly recommend you get yourselves to Bubbas 33. They make everything from scratch which makes it all even better!

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