Chance Bar

Go to spot for drinks! My husband and I absolutely love the environment, drinks, food, and staff…read more It truly does not get better than Copper Spoon. We highly recommend the whipped feta, cod fritters, and their salmon dish.

My son asked to go here for his birthday dinner, I had come into town to see him and treat him…read moreanywhere he wanted to go. This place was amazing! The aesthetics to the drinks to the food, 10 out of 10.! Noah helped us last night. He was great. :) we had the appetizer feature which was very tasty and also the goat cheese appetizer, Yum! Highly recommend that one for sure. I had the double smash burger and my son ordered the pork Tomahawk. He gave me a bite of his and wow, such a great smoked flavor. And my burger was so good! I wish I could've finished the whole thing. . Thank you guys for a wonderful dinner and time. :)

Spirit selection

Hungarian goulash. Basically pot roast. But the best pot roast you've ever had!!!!!!!!!

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Chop's Wine Bar

4.0(22 reviews)

4.2 mi

Wine selection? Excellent Food options? Limited - but…read morecustomizable! Atmosphere? Relaxed - but upscale As an adult I've learned that a good menu is small. The food at Chop's wine bar is no exception. If you want dinner and a "show"? Sit at the food bar! It's fun to watch the chef prepare food and often it comes with great conversation. We had the salmon and the veggies with scallops. The food was filling but the overall satisfaction of eating clean makes it that much more delightful. Recommend reservations - even during a week day. The seating is quaint and it feels a bit like a great hangout. But...don't forget the dessert!! Bourbon ice cream on top of French toast with candied bacon...wow! Incredible...

Not the best. Waited for a table when not busy. Asked for bar and we got booth near bar? Bruchetta…read morewas soggy. Do not recommend spicy egg rolls, not spicy ? Owner picked up Bruchetta and never said a thing, after we mentioned are dislikes. Not rushing back

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Vinland Winery

4.2(104 reviews)

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Hidden treasure by son who lives here didn't tell me about We loved it Loved the wine loved…read morethe food loved the atmosphere loved our server Vince We will 100 percent be back Wish it would have been warmer to sit outside And the just was playing but definitely next time

Had a reservation so we were seated immediately in the patio. They had live music which made it an…read moreenjoyable night. Weather was good. Our server Jesus was really friendly and attentive. We ordered the chicken and waffles with the leek tortellini. Both dishes were delicious. Also we had the dessert sampler which included a chocolate cake which was sweet, the carrot cake and the cookie pie which was delicious! After our dinner we spent some time at the fire pit until we finished our drinks. Very enjoyable night!

Live music

Chicken Caesar salad

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Smash burger

The Taste Wine Bar

5.0(1 review)

86.3 mi

Great new wine bar with simple, chill ambiance. Really attentive staff…read more About 20 wines to pick from with plans to add more in the future.

Lounge atmosphere

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Taste Wine Bar Logo, Toledo's first self-serve wine bar.

McCollum’s Restaurant & Bar

3.8(26 reviews)

82.9 mi

Tried the McCollum big salad, was good, nothing over the top. Chicken was grilled and delicious.read more

Food was not good. Prices are very very very high, portions are small. Service was not friendly…read more Way better places in Buchanan to spend money than this place. Would never return, worst food I ever had served in a restaurant.

Inside seating, with stairs to lodging upstairs

Whipped cranberry goat cheese dip

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Inside seating and bar area

The Oyster Bar

4.2(185 reviews)

1.6 mi

We were in Fort Wayne for a quick overnight business trip where my wife and I decided to try Oyster…read moreBar after some locals raved about it . As a seafood lover, I was sold just based on the name alone The building itself is pretty cool. We were told it dates back to the 1880s and is the 2nd oldest building in Indiana behind some other one in Indianapolis. You can definitely feel the history when you walk in. The place is small, with only about 14 tables, and everything is packed in pretty tight, but that's part of what gives it character. The old bar immediately grabbed my attention and looked like it hadn't changed much in over a century We started with the Parmesan baked oysters, which were outstanding and surprisingly fresh for being in the Midwest The homemade clam chowder was loaded with clams and flavor. It was so good it didn't need anything added to it. We also ordered a couple of smoked Old Fashioneds that were a great way to start the night I wanted sea bass, but they were out, so I went with the walleye fish and chips. It's honestly hard for me to pass up fish and chips when they're on a menu, I'm glad I did. The fish was well-seasoned and on point My wife went with a seafood combo that included seafood au gratin, bay scallops, shrimp, crab, applewood bacon risotto, and baked in a lobster creamy sauce Being in Fort Wayne for just one night, this ended up being a great find. The food was excellent, the service was friendly (Shoutout Lindsay) and the whole place had a nostalgic feel that made the experience even better If you're passing through and in the mood for seafood or live locally, I'd definitely recommend checking it out!

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!!

Front door

Diver's scallops

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Calm Clam Chowder

Two EE's Winery

4.3(107 reviews)

15.1 mi

You can't beat the vibe here. I love just being here. I have often had sensitivities to wine…read moreoutside of Napa Valley, I don't know a lot about wines but I know Napa Valley wines are usually okay for me. For whatever reason Two EE's wines work for me!! Other local winery's don't work. So give me the great vibe, delicious wine, then add in gluten free options with knowledgable staff and you just can't beat Two EE's! We actually came here for our 27th anniversary . All the food we have had here has been excellent!

This was the cutest, bougie winery I have been to Oz first time visiting the city and came across…read morethis gem on here. I was excited to learn they had a yelp event here before making it more exciting to Leave my mark! Tre lady that was helping us, forgive me I don't remember her name but she did say this is her second week. I would've never known! She gave me one of the best experiences I've had at a winery. The seal they had was $9 for 6 tasting la so we did 12 total. We switched it up and tried 6 sweet and 6 savory. We walked away with the four favorites and a delicious slushy pouch they had. The winery was very clean and welcoming. I love ghat thru had a side for adults only and a family side. I would definitely come back to try the food!

Slushie flight, burrata appetizer and Thanksgiving turkey sandwich

Sample taste

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Bottle and glass of Riesling

Bistro Nota

4.6(66 reviews)

2.5 mi

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

Cork N' Cleaver

4.0(325 reviews)

6.1 mi

One of Fort Wayne's finest dining establishments. Elegant ambiance and still remains warm and…read moreinviting. Best salad bar I have ever had the pleasure of visiting. Staff are always friendly and attentive.

I understand that when you are known for the selection of wines and hard drinks, that menu can be…read moremuch longer than the food, but I rarely find a place that the food lives up to high standards. When you add the high prices, I just glad I didn't have to pay since this was a corporate meal the evening before a board meeting. While the salad bar has many choices including I think caviar, it just like others of this type of restaurant. Of course have jelly belly type jelly beans is an interesting idea. My lobster bisque was at best average without chunks of lobster meat that I get at Weber's in Ann Arbor. Menu has to be limited since they have it on a meat cleaver (too cute but very heavy idea). Others enjoyed their choices. Our group was in one of the dining rooms and not the private room. A little noisy. The parking lot is really too small when I is busy and only has 4 handicap parking spaces. I hope we save money next year and go to some place else.

Insanely delicious. Hints of mocha. Real slick!

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The Brass Rail

4.2(41 reviews)

2.0 mi

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A must! Environment:…read morethis is a laid-back, pretty hipster, chill bar. It has more of a punk rock, soft rock, hard rock feel to it. There are stickers and graffiti stuff all over the walls. There are also very beautiful murals in the side and outside of the bar. It is small, but it makes for a more intimate connection with whoever you are with us. They have one bar and it sits in the middle of the building. Live bands all the time! Which is awesome Drinks:, they have pretty much anything and average bar would have! The pricing is very affordable. On tap they have about 10 beers. They also have a beer menu on the wall which I like so I can see everything. Service: this is easily the best part of the bar for me. The service is amazing! The bartenders always are very personable and they don't just serve you your drink and walk away! I had really great conversations with pretty much all the bartenders that has ever helped me here. Highly highly highly recommended

Dude this place was sketchy. The lunch ladies were scared. Lady to lady (if you are one), don't go…read morehere. The smash bros was a cool idea tho.

Photograph by Adam Garland at The Brass Rail

Artist Peter Lupkin finishing a painting on the back wall

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Photograph by Adam Garland at The Brass Rail

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Hands down, the best and most creative restaurant in Fort Wayne. Go, enjoy, and tell others.

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