Our group of six recently had an absolutely phenomenal dining experience at Copper Spoon in…read moredowntown Fort Wayne. We were hosting a special guest visiting from China, so we really wanted the evening to be perfect, and Copper Spoon delivered on every front. The food and drinks were outstanding across the board. We started with fresh oysters and delicious house breads, and our main courses--specifically the ribeyes and the salmon--were cooked to absolute perfection. As great as the food was, the absolute highlight of our evening was our waitress, Kate. She went exceptionally above and beyond to make sure our experience was nothing short of wonderful. Her attentive service, warm hospitality, and professionalism truly elevated the entire night for our group. If you're looking for an unforgettable meal with top-tier service in Fort Wayne, go to Copper Spoon and ask to sit in Kate's section. Highly recommended!

Great whiskey selection!…read more Servers were friendly and attentive. The environment was relaxed and the music was a perfect volume!

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

Getting there: Don't be alarmed when you start passing a bunch of apartments (you're on the scenic…read moreroute to wine lol) Keep driving and Vinland Winery will appear like a hidden treasure at the end of the road. Parking is easy; there are plenty of spots. Food: The Smash Burger smashed my cravings. Garlic truffle fries were finger licking good. And those cheese curds...jeez a Midwestern happiness on a plate. Depending on the time of day, they've got brunch, lunch, or dinner menu options. I didn't try the alcohol (maybe next time!)...but they had slushie wines and cocktails that looked fun. Service/Ambiance: Staff was super friendly and patient with us first timers. We sat inside where it's bright, airy, and you get a peek at both the bar and the view outside. The patio has shade, plus there are cozy private rooms with fireplaces and TVs, perfect for groups. You can even wander out to the deck and grassy area to admire grapevines and the pond (brownie points: it's baby friendly, so my little one had a good time too)! Overall, this is a cool spot and hidden gem. Great for birthdays, date nights, or even a proposal if you're feeling lucky. The deck overlooking the water is lovely for photos too. I'll be back!

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.

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.

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!!

We have dined many times at the Fort Wayne location of Eddie Merlots over the years. We have always…read morereceived top-notch service, the food is ALWAYS spot-on and we especially LOVE sitting in the bar or at the bar rail for their excellent Happy Hour and their lounge menu. They also have great, live music at the bar and we love the ambiance. Favorites are: Lamb Lollipops, Ahi Tuna Wontons and their WONDERFUL Maryland Crab Cakes that can double as a meal! Their rotating "oysters on the half shell" with apple champagne mignonette are also good. Just ask your waitstaff what oyster is featured!

Eddie Merlot is amazing place for a nice dinner!! The crab legs and sea bass were phenomenal and I…read morewould for sure come back for the Eddie's potatoes. The sea bass was so perfectly tender I couldn't have been happier . The drink service was great as well, just didn't have a huge variety of beer.

Food is delicious and the environment is cute and industrial at the same time. It was a tad cold…read moreinside but I had a sweater on so it's ok.

Quite tasty! Good service and vibes. Although for what we paid, it wasn't a whole ton of salmon.read more

Had a fun time here trying axe throwing for the first time. Antoine gave great instructions and it…read morewas obvious he was doing this to make it a more enjoyable experience for us, which it did! Beyond the throwing, it was a small business that needed time to develop into more. (Chains have a lot more capital to make places spectacular from the start). So, go support them, appreciate Antoine's advice, and don't be embarrassed when most of your throws end up on the floor!

I see a lot of negativity about the owners and the "critiquing". I found it extremely helpful. I've…read morebeen axe throwing before and Deadeye Dicks is my favorite. I found it very safe and it was comforting to know they were there to help. We will definitely be back!!

Our 1st visit didn't disappoint!! The breadsticks were probably the best I've had! Hot, buttery,…read morelight! We all had something different and everyone raved about their dish. We'll be returning for sure!

Ziano's was a restaurant I was told was amazing by a lot of my friends, I was also told it was on…read morethe same level of classiness as Cheddar's or BJ's Brewhouse. However, I would honestly say it felt more like an Italian Applebees. The food was good but the breadsticks everyone talked about were burnt twice. Maybe the day I went was just an off day so I will try it again. The pasta dish was nice and my friend had a pizza that they said was delicious. I will be going back but next time I won't be overdressing.

In town, visiting with family. Reading all the reviews for this location of JJ's, I was tempted…read morenot to order, but they were close by and the family was hungry. We wanted something simple and quick. JJ's seemed like it might be the answer. We ordered and paid through their app. The food was exactly as expected.

Stopped in for pickup of an app order on road trip. Quick and fresh as expected, and appreciate the…read moreextra wrap when asked to cut sandwiches in half. Easier and less messy in the car.