This is a Charming little quiet place and the food was very good and our waitress was excellent. I rated it down because I don't feel the quality was good enough to pay $166 for 2 people without alcohol. I know the Waygu is special, but not for $65 plate. ( it's the only item on the menu without a price. I assume they know people won't order it initially if they realize the price?)I'm glad we tried it once, but this will be our only time at these prices. I guess I would prefer to pay less money and get more food read more

Drove 30 Minutes to the middle of nowhere and found this absolutely amazing restaurant.

Our first visit to Joseph Decuis was this week to celebrate our 42nd wedding anniversary. What an excellent decision. We had the Chef's 6 course tasting selections with their specially chosen wine pairings. Everything was beautifully presented and "lick your plate" delicious! The 6 course dinner including the chilled avocado soup, roasted beets, sweetbreads, pork belly, wagyu ribeye finished off with a wonderful pudding dessert was a culinary delight. I don't feel my description does it justice as there were many unusual greens, sauces, spices & ingredients that made the different courses spectacular. We will definitely return as this restaurant is a special place. read more

The primary draw, for us, was the Wagyu beef. I have mixed feelings. On one hand, the quality of the beef is amazing and our steaks were cooked perfectly. They were decently seasoned. Unfortunately, the beef was served with a potato purée (good) and a spiced mixture of vegetables and legumes. I can't understand why the chef would take such a beautiful, delicate meat and overpower it with spices. Spices are meant to compliment the dish, not take center stage. I'm not complaining that they were too hot. They were just too concentrated and unbalanced. This beef would work much better with a hint of something sweet... maybe cherry or tamarind. Think, more Asian or French and less Tex Mex. Also, when a person orders a ribeye, they expect a ribeye. What I got was a 4 oz section of a ribeye (for $85). Considering the prices they charge for the beef in their market, I'm not sure how they justify that. I was expecting at least 8 oz. So, if you plan to order steak, be sure to order plenty of appetizers. At least they were generous with the bread basket. The quality of the food is quite good, definitely the best in the area. The seafood is fresh, which is no small feat in the Midwest. The foie gras is great, although we were served a tiny spot of it, encompassed by some sort of toast. The price is equal to a fine Manhattan restaurant but, in Manhattan, you would get 3 times as much foie gras. The restaurant is comfortable and nicely decorated. The service is excellent. I would definitely recommend Joseph Decuis for a special occasion. Just go into it knowing that you're going to over pay. I'm accustomed to prices like this but I've never felt like I got so little for my money. read more

Drinks were good, bread was excellent, ordered the seafood cocktail for appetizer. It was served in an old champagne glass on a plate. As soon as the plate hit the table it toppled over. We just stared at it waiting for the server to do something. He said "I don't want to touch it with my hands" indicating we would still be eating it. In shock I said we will deal with it. It was on a clean table cloth as the restaurant had just opened but looking back we should have insisted he get another one. This was not our waitress delivering it to the table & I question why someone who seemed more like a busboy was put in this position. It was $18 for a small portion. We don't order by price, I am only listing as a point of reference to anyone who might want to try Decuis. I had the salmon, it was good, but for $32 I've had better. Husband ordered the ribeye. This is where it all went wrong. We know not to fall for the Kobe/Wagyu beef hype. My father-in-law raises angus & has for 20 years. We know good beef. Yes we tried Kobe, not impressed & still not impressed. The size was not mentioned when the waitress told us they had a ribeye. We assumed ribeye would be a normal cut, as they are usually good size. It was maybe 6 oz sliced ribeye like it was on a salad, very strange except if they would have put that small of a steak on a plate not sliced it would have looked even more pitiful. Seriously, this wasn't even as much as you would get normally when ordering a filet. This cost $55, so it better taste amazing right!!??!! Nope, it had no seasoning & tasted like meat. Good thing he filled up on bread. It was overpriced, I liked the atmosphere and would go back knowing what I am dealing with, but husband said no way. There are so many great restaurants in Fort Wayne, not to mention Marcos in Decatur is excellent & beats Decuis hands down. If they are going to charge these kinds of prices along with small portions, they better be on point. That means service, atmosphere, & food tastes amazing. Decuis just didn't hit the mark. read more

Our experience at Joseph Decuis was fantastic! We went to celebrate a new job, and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. The staff was friendly and attentive, the atmosphere was relaxed (not a stuffy high-brow restaurant, thought you definitely should dress up!), and the food was incredible. We especially enjoyed the artwork and style of the place (we were seated in the Exhibition Dining Room). We were somewhat hesitant to go because of the poor reviews recently, but were happy to find none of them were true for our visit. We ended up spending a little over $100/person - 5 cocktails, appetizer, two entrees, soup, and shared dessert. We were happy with every dish that came out, and the cocktails excellent; especially the tequila old fashioned! We will definitely return next year. read more

Its as good as it gets. Excellent service. Great gumbo, superb lamb "stew" that they had a real fancy name for, but mama would have called stew. Others in the group had the chicken and the salmon. No complaints from any one. read more

Had lunch next door and enjoyed all the fresh veggies. Great wine selection and local gifts. Someday I will be back for dinner in the old bank building. read more

Perhaps the best restaurant in the state. Make time for Joseph Decuis ... you absolutely will love their food, service and decor.

Joseph Decius provides the "perfect storm" for me: great food, understated service and prices consistent with the quality. As a vegan that strays a couple of times a year, this is the place to fall off the wagon! read more

Fantastic place!!!! The Wagyu beef is well worth the price. Excellent food selections, all around! Highly recommend coming here.

One of the finest dining experiences I've ever had! Would recommend to anyone willing to listen.

Our first visit was on our 25th wedding anniversary and it was fantastic. The restaurant even had our names on the menu congratulating us on the occasion. Nice. Started w/ the morrel mushrooms followed by tomato soup and duck for her and seafood gumbo and WAGYU (Kobe) filet for me. Best filet ever and I've had them all in Indy, Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati... Again, the Creme Brulee was the best I've had. Expensive meal, but worth every dime. We'll be coming back for the mushrooms, soup and deserts which are a full meal in themselves. 6 stars. read more

Love JD! Was disappointed only once of many times visiting there, and the owner made it right immediately! It's worth the trip to this adorable little town of Roanoke, to enjoy a terrific meal! read more

The best meal I have had in my entire life hands down!!! You must try the Wagyu it is to die for!! Great service and ambience.

Good but not great. I guess expectations are everything. It must be very hard to be inspired every night. The flavors just weren't on point... We received very good service from the bartender and he was fun and knowledgeable. Our table server was slow and odd... kept staring at the top of my head when she talked to me. read more

This is an amazing dinning experience. The food is delicious the wine selection is wonderful, and the restaurant atmosphere is unique and very comfortable. The old bank vault in the restaurant is now the wine vault. If you are in NE Indiana you should definitely stop in. The town of Roanoke is quaint and very inviting. I'm definitely going back. read more

My fine dining experience was made possible by the excellent outgoing backup and host Abby. I normally wouldn't go to a restaurant like this but I'll be back again thanks to the proficient staff. 5/5 WOW. read more

While the location is pretty whack out on in the middle of nowhere, it is one of the best restaurants I have ever been to. For the price of a truly mediocre meal somewhere in London, you get world class fare here in Indiana. I have eaten all over the world and this place definitely is in my top 3, with the other 2 being the blue heron in London and Smith & Wollensky's in NYC. This place is VASTLY cheaper. A dinner for 2 will cost you less than $100 (depending on what you order and whether you drink--I don't), wheras any other place of it's caliber will be easily twice as much.... ....but the low cost of living is why we love living in Indiana, right? read more

My wife and I were married at the resturant. They have enough room in the conservatory to accommodate about 50 people. In addition we used their court yard to conduct the wedding and serve cocktails. It was a bit pricey but the venue was beautiful. The food and wine excellent. Frankly the nicest wedding I've ever attended. It's great that it was my own! Manager and staff were very professional, helpful and considerate. I can't say enough to express how happy I am with the whole experience. Simply outstanding Resturant. read more

Recently celebrated our 2nd anniversary here. They made custom menus for us that said, "Happy 2 year anniversary" with our names. Nice touch. The staff was very knowledgeable & we learned new things about the food with each course. The owner even stopped by our table to say hello, as he was dining at the bar next to our table. The food was AMAZING. So amazing that we hardly spoke during our meal. The Waygu beef was so tasty & delectable that it does not compare to any other steak I've ever had. On our way out, one of the staff members dropped what she was doing & gave us a tour of the whole building, which was really neat! We hope to tour the farm soon & we will regularly celebrate our anniversaries here. read more

My wife and I were underwhelmed by our recent dining experience. Our server inquired about drinks seconds after we were seated. I hadn't had time to crack open the menu. When we did decide on cocktails, they were very good and unfortunately the highlight of the evening. We started with a cheese plate that was preselected for us which would have been fine had it not been so unimaginative. My wife ordered the bolognese which was good and the portion was appropriate. I was excited to try Wagyu beef and ordered the tri-tip and while not the most expensive cut on the menu it was near the top. The menu stated that the Wagyu beef would be served medium rare which was fine with me. Just before my steak came out there was a presentation of steak knives from which I got to select my blade. More on this knife in a minute. My steak arrived and of the 6 very small pieces on the plate, half we at least medium and the rest were past medium. My sides were a couple of Brussel sprouts, root vegetables cut to a matchstick size, along with two small dollops of mashed potatoes. The knife I selected was the dull one in the drawer and became more of a hinderance than a help. Once I was able to tear off a piece of meat, it was chewy. The sauce helped and provided a pleasant distraction to how the meat was prepared. I would have brought this to the attention of our server or anybody who would have asked but nobody inquired about our food from the cheese course through dessert. For what we paid, a "hey, how's it going over there?" would have been nice. We did notice a table of four who ordered the Chef's tasting menu. They received plenty of attention from the wait staff to include a visit from the Chef. I understand they paid for that level of service but we certainly paid for a degree of attention as well. The ambiance of the restaurant is nice with some lovely paintings like the lovely tryptic of musicians and cows. If this is the Wagyu experience, I'm good now. I did send a message to the restaurant through their website and even included my phone number. It's been a few days and no response. read more

Fantastic! My husband and I celebrated our anniversary dinner here, and it was amazing! The food was spectacular; everything we ate was unique with incredible flavors. The pork belly appetizer was melt in your mouth. My husband enjoyed the gumbo - very flavorful. I had the garden salad; literally the most interesting combinations of flavors I have ever had in a salad - very special. I had the beef short ribs and my husband had the duck breast - both were incredible. I also must say that the service was impeccable - including the hostess and our server, Shawn. A meal like this is meant to be savored, and should take a few hours to enjoy, which we did. The staff gave us the perfect amount of time in between each course to relax, talk and savor the flavors. THANK YOU for making fine dining the experience it should be. read more

We held our daughter's wedding reception at Joseph Decuis over three years ago and people are still talking about the food and the service! Bravo !! read more

We made a reservation 6 weeks out for a special dinner for out of town guests. I confirmed the reservation 4 weeks after the initial reservation. I didn't receive a call the day before or the day of, and I reached out to the restaurant. They asked if I had the right restaurant, and then informed me that there was no record of my reservation. This is incredibly unprofessional, and I doubt, after years of enjoying their food, we'll be back any time soon! Good riddance to lousy service! read more

We were so looking forward to revisiting this place, had such good memories from years ago. Sometimes you just can't go back. From the minute we arrived to the minute we walked out something was definitely WRONG. Made reservations 1 1/2 weeks before on OPEN TABLE only to arrive and have the hostess give us a perplexed look and flit around to find us a table then ask, "so there's only the 2 of you??" Sat us in the dining room next to the bar which was packed 2 deep, very loud and when we asked to be moved to a 2 top we were told those were for people with reservations!!!! Water was poured and that was the last we saw of any wait staff, we sat for about 15 minutes wondering if we'd ever be attended to. Funny thing, another table was seated and had drink and food orders taken. At that point, we walked out!!!! The hostess smiled as we left and said THANK YOU for coming in. Our response was not as pleasant. Don't know what the issues were that nite, but our memories will have to suffice, because we will NOT be going back. read more

My wife and I visited Joseph Decuis last Saturday and were unexpectedly surprised; and not in the way that we were hoping for. We were celebrating my birthday and arrived for our reservation at approximately 6:00. We are avid fans of fine dining with my wife and I living previously in Los Angeles and Nashville, we know what the experience is supposed to be like. Even with a chain chophouse like Morton's or The Palm, the experience is a drastic night and day difference. To start with, it was a healthy 15-20 minutes before we got our drinks, with a certain level of confusion about who our server actually was as she did not introduce herself and make the initial first impression that (should be) present. I believe there were two servers for the entire courtyard area (which was full), and there was a bit of frantic stress with your staff as they attempted to keep up; it was not the special experience we had hoped for where we would be treated as if we were the only patrons in the restaurant, which is par for the course when dining at an establishment in this price range and genre. The rest of the evening was on par with the beginning. We started our meal with a caesar salad, which we asked our server if it was a sharable salad or if it was best suited to order individually, to which she replied "oh, it is definitely sharable" and motioned with her hands a large plate or something to the effect. Not the case, as we were brought a dignified sprag of greenery on a plate. My wife and I looked at each other and were wondering if we received the wrong order. We asked a roving busboy what this dish was and as he tried not to smile he stated "the caesar salad." We said something and we were brought two more salads of the same size. The salad was good, a nice mix of fresh greens and a delicate dressing, but after the mixup it took away from the presentation. On to the main course, I ordered the Wagyu Ribeye, and for my wife the Carbonara. As for mine, I had ordered rare, and there was a pink center with some overcooked dry edges. I was really looking forward to the Wagyu experience and this was just not anything to speak of. The side was interesting but not astounding by any means. I really felt bad for my wife as the orecchiette was drastically undercooked to the point of the dough breaking up when palpated with a fork. Al dente was a long way off from what this was. By this point we were done trying to get a good meal of it, and we did not say any more to our server about the food. Because of this we did not pursue dessert, and we asked for the check. Our overworked server got us our check close to ten minutes later, we paid then left. I really can't help but think that the good reviews we have read are from small town residents that are drastically trying to feel dignified by eating at this restaurant without knowing what the experience should actually be like. Picking a steak knife out of a hardwood box is not enough for me to buy into these Emperor's New Clothes. read more

Have been here a number of times before and just back again for the usual outstanding meal. The main courses were delicious (pork and grouper), but I have to mentioned the Caesar Salad. I have been searching out the best Caesar's coast to coast for 25 years. I would put JD's in a tight race for top spot. It was a creative interpretation of the classic, but was so well done it deserved this special mention. read more

Dinner was everything I was hoping for!! About $100 a person, I had a chocolate martini, my husband had a craft beer , 3 kinds of bread came out first, very fresh and tasty, my husband and I both had salads for appetisers, caesar & farm salad, we both had the filet Mignon it came with a lovely veg melody and mashed potatoes. The Wagyu beef was fantastic! So tender and delicious, it melted in your mouth. We shared a chocolate pecan cake (piece) for desert. I can't believe people are complaining about not enough food it was plenty of food, it's not a buffet where you pile on the food and don't care about quality and taste. This was fantastic, high quality food, well prepared and the service was excellent!! read more

We have always had a great experience at Joseph Decuis. This is a genuine farm to fork experience, many of the items are from the Decuis farm. A dinner here is to be savored, not rushed. Enjoy! read more

My wife and I received a gift card for Joseph Decuis a little over a year ago and wondered when we might have the opportunity to travel to the Roanoke area to visit the restaurant. When a family event in Michigan was scheduled for last weekend, we decided to spend the night before in Ft. Wayne and make reservations for dinner. In the meantime, we did our research about the Joseph Decuis menu and learned more of the entire Joseph Decuis offerings (farm, inn, and restaurant). We were seated in the former bank lobby area, near two other couples who were also celebrating their wedding anniversaries. Our wonderful host, Rachelle, made certain we were welcomed as she answered every question we had about the menu, cocktails, and old bank ambiance. We ordered the oh-so-delicately breaded morels and the two-piece and a biscuit as appetizers--and could have stopped right there to save room for dinner. The two-piece chicken legs were absolutely delicious and the flavor of the morels took me back to my farm-boy ventures into the woods hunting for mushrooms. For our entrees, my wife ordered the ribs as I went for the Wagyu New York Strip. Wagyu is best at the medium-rare temperature (to answer the critics saying their beef was cold). I have to say this wasn't my first Wagyu meal--but it was definitely the best. As my wife and I shared bites (her ribs had a rub that was wonderfully smoky-sweet) we also shared comments about our meals with our fellow diners. We all agreed that some of negative ratings were from folks who just couldn't envision such a pleasant dining experience in a town of 1,600 (or in Indiana). Maybe a glass of Cakebread '12 Cabernet before dining would have changed their mood. Anyway, we have been blessed to have dined at both French Laundry and Charlie Trotter's and can honestly say Joseph Decuis serves wonderful fare without the pretentiousness (or price!). It's worth a trip, a stay, a tour of the farm, and an evening of fine dining with the one you love. read more

I am not sure what was wrong, we have been here many times. This was our favorite place. It took 30 minutes before we were asked about drinks. 55 minutes before we saw an appetizer and when the meal came my Steak was not cooked. I ask the waitress and apologized a head of ordering because I like my steak almost well done. She said no problem. She saw the way it was cooked and that I didnt eat it and just went the other way. I am not sure I will go back as we are so disappointed that I stopped on my way home to eat. This was our special occasion place and they just fell way to short. read more

Visited restaurant on 7/23/2016. Ordered duck. The duck had a thick layer of fat under the skin. The fat was not render and the skin was not crisp. The skin was not scored to achieve the perfect duck breast, The entire dinner was over salted. Other guests at our table complained of over salting of their entrees also. I was disappointed in the service. Our waitress brought the wine menu and was never seen again. Finally after 20 minutes a waiter came over to see if we needed help. I have eaten here in the past and never experienced these issues. I will probaly not return. read more

For some reason this restaurant has gotten too much publicity. They're way over priced and everyone is convinced this is fine cuisine. Just like fine art in this area , no knows anything about it, and they assume it's up to par because everyone else goes there. Welcome to cracker land, where most people are sheep. read more

This establishment had the potential of being rated 5 stars, but fell way short despite many of the favorable reviews. We arrived for our 7:30pm dinner reservation on the Friday before Christmas, a few minutes late, but the restaurant was not crowded, so being a few minutes late did not seem to be a big deal. The restaurant purports to be world class and I must admit I was impressed with the wine list when I first read through it. I chose a 2010 Banfi, Brunello di Montalcino, and after many minutes the waiter came back and said they were out of that wine. I then chose a 1999 Monsanto II Poggio Chianti Classico Riserva, and again after many minutes the waiter came back and said they were out of that wine, and in fact were out of many of the Italian wines on the wine list. So I then chose a 2012 Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa, and yes you guessed it, they did not have that wine either. Next choice, a French Bordeaux, 2010 Chateau de Sales, Pomerol, and bingo, they had that one. Now mind you, all of these wines were over $100 per bottle, so I was a bit surprised they had none in stock. While we waited on the wine, another waitress reviewed the menu. Many of the entrees were not available. In fact, they had to review so many replacement entrees our table joked they needed to have an addendum to their menu. Finally, after 30 minutes of tracking down a wine, the waiter finally took our order. Several of us ordered salads and after quite a bit of time, I asked for some bread, which the waiter finally brought out. Then the salads came. My wife ordered the JD Farm Salad. It was advertised to include Manchego Cheese but arrived without it. My wife had to wait and ask the waitress for the cheese. The waitress apologized and brought a small dish of cheese for my wife to put on the salad. The main meal finally arrived (they are not in a rush by the way), and my daughter's flank steak and sides were stone cold. My Scallops with Butternut Squash Puree was luke warm at best, but I ate it as I was hungry. We had to track someone down to complain about the cold flank steak and they did take it back to warm it up. I guess they used a microwave oven to warm it up as it came back fairly quickly, but now it was over done. By the way, there were only 3 small scallops for a cost of $34. We ordered a second bottle of Bordeaux and just made a fun night about discussing our "amazing" dining experience. Maybe we were having too much fun as it took forever to get the bill and both my wife and I had to track down the waiter to get it. Apparently the waiter felt bad about the evening and did take 50% off the cost of the wine, but that gesture is not enough to make me want to come back to this establishment. Maybe this was an off night for the restaurant and staff, but note there are some other reviews that are not so positive either. Looks like it may be a hit or miss kind of place. I won't make another $600 gamble on this place again. read more

This was by far the best ribeye I have had. Ever. Hands down. Almost butter like in texture and cooked perfectly. Wagyu. Enough said. We started with several appetizers. I give the pasta dish my daughter had just 'ok' but only because the pasta was a little dry for my taste. The sauce that it was in was simply delectable. The rabbit rague on the other hand was amazing. The only real notable taste in the charcuterie was the gin and juice salami (that I almost always got at the goose when I went there in indy). We chose 'the prisoner' wine, which we have had elsewhere and while it did not disappoint as usual, the 3 times markup price was a little steep. I normally expect to pay 2 times normal retail in a restaurant but not 3. Our wait person was awesome with our daughter (who is a fine beef connoisseur in her own right) but the pace here was a little slow even for a leisurely dinner. Overall it is pricey but I expected that on the front end. I give it 4 of 5 stars. read more

i thought this place was good. it wasn't the best food I've had in my entire life, but I just thought it was 'good'. the food was good, the service was pretty bad/just ok, definitely not something you would expect to find at a fine dining restaurant, but I don't know how many options they really have being in Roanoke, IN-it's not really the 'place to be'. Had their Wagyu beef sirloin.....which was good and had good flavor. their mocha crème brulee was SO good! probably my favorite thing I had that night. read more

First off let me start out by saying my husband and I do not get very much time off together because of our schedules conflicting (maybe 1 weekend off every 6 weeks together) however last night our good friends wanted to come and eat at Joseph Decuis Restaurant. Neither of us had ever been here prior and heard nothing but fantastic things. The start of the night was great. Our waiter was one of the best. He knew his stuff and knew his beer (huge points from us!!!) He knew the menu and gave incredible recommendations. Other people had brought our food out. I ordered the grouper, which by the way was cooked to perfection! By far the best dish of the night! However my husband and the other couples steak was horrible. All the steaks were cooked wrong. My husband asked for his to be medium and it came well done, Josh asked for his to be med.- rare and his was med well and Lisa asked for her to be rare and hers came out med well to well done. We had no issue waiting for a "re-fire" however that was not an option. Not only did their meals come out completely wrong, but they were never offered to have it remade. To our understanding Joseph Decuis does not "re-fire" their meals if they are in the wrong. Yes their 3 steaks were "comped" however that is not what we wanted. We saved our money to be able to enjoy a fantastic meal by one of the best restaurants we have ever heard of. Paying for it was never questioned. We did not want it comped, we wanted our meal correct. It's not often we go and spend $40-$85 on steak, if at all so when we do, its the only time we expect it to be to our liking. On top of that, we had to pay for a sitter for a meal that was below any meal we have had prior. We were highly disappointed. Again, yes my meal personally was fantastic, but when 3/4 of the table had messed up meals - one of which was not edible at all (she left it on her plate) is not acceptable. It is just unfortunate that we get so little time together and do not treat ourselves to nice things often and the one time we do at a place that is supposed to be top of the line, it went horrible. I'm glad to say that I tried it but with still having a bill of over $100 for a meal that went completely wrong makes me flabbergasted on top of spending more on a sitter. It should be noted too that we were informed last night that the steaks went through 3, yes 3 people prior to being served to us and not one of those three people seemed to think there was anything wrong with people ordering steaks rare to med and all being served almost well done. That to me should be something looked into. read more