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    Paula's On Main

    4.3 (214 reviews)
    PriceySeafood
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Seafood Platter
    Dale B.

    Still the BEST seafood in Fort Wayne. And while it seems expensive...compared to some of the other places you get seafood in the Fort...they are really priced for the value & quality! The facility still has a lot of charm as it is an old house. The clean is always clean. The seafood market is very attractive displaying their fresh fish. And the market smells fresh without a fishy aroma. The service team is very friendly and welcoming. They worked to make sure you were served well. Our waitress was very in tune that it was our anniversary and we were not in a hurry to dine. All the mean selections are outstanding. The martinis are well made and great tasting! The crab cake appetizer was delicious. The dipping sauce was kind of a blend of tartar sauce with a hint of key lime. Very smooth, creamy and accented the outstanding seafood tastes and seasoning I. The crab cake. My wife always loves the walleye! It has just right amount of breading and crisp to go along with the very tasty fish. I always seem to get the jambalaya. I enjoy the seasoning blend and the fresh fish, crab and nicely cooked chicken & sausage. As I said...still the best seafood in FW! Give them a try!!

    Joe K.

    Paula's is one of, if not the best restaurants in FW (but ultra-expensive)... Haven't been to Paula's since moving back to FW... Stopped in on a Monday night and they were slammed (recommend a reservation regardless of the day of the week). The restaurant is still the same as I remember... Fresh/clean vibe with a modern feel. We were seated quickly and the service was prompt (our server was friendly and on-point). We ordered the chargrilled oysters (which were out of this world) and we both got the combination platter (almond crusted walleye, baked crab cake, and seared scallops)... The food was excellent, but "very expensive" - $230 w/ tip for two people (bottle wine, oysters, mains, and key lime pie). While the mains come with a salad (their house salad was awesome), bread, and choice of side, it's $50 a plate, which is a lot of $ for the portion size. All-in-all, Paula's was exceptional, but expect to spend a pretty penny when dining there.

    Sautéed vegetable side
    Ashley M.

    I committed the ultimate crime....We all know it sucks leaving a box of leftovers at the restaurant, but when the food is as good as it is at Paula's you'll be left mourning your loss all week long. Seriously, that's how good this place is. This place debunks any notion that you can't find quality seafood in the Midwest, let alone Fort Wayne. We started dinner with a bottle of Pinot noir (that our server let us sample before choosing!!) and an order of the mussels. The creamy tomato-based broth was perfect for dipping the lightly charred, crusty bread into. Next we ordered the lobster tail and the combo platter with sautéed vegetable. The lobster tail was prepared perfectly and the veggies were downright addicting. The combo platter was the perfect option for indecisive people like myself because it comes with a crab cake, scallops, and almond crusted walleye! The crab cake was all crab, not loaded with bread crumbs like other places, and the walleye was killer paired with the jalapeño tartar sauce! I would order it again in a heartbeat! So excited to visit Paula's again, and i can assure you I'll guard my leftovers with my life next time. RIP.

    House salad
    Jill K.

    So good! Definitely recommend a reservation. They were busy! Walking in, we were greeted promptly and shown to our table. You walk by the beautiful king crab legs and other offerings in the case on your way to your table. Our waitress was super all night. She quickly got our drink orders. Their drink offerings are awesome-cocktails, wine, whiskey, beer, and more. I tried a blueberry lemon drop that was delicious. We also ordered appetizers. The crab cake with jalapeno tartar sauce was amazing. The house salad with crumbled blue cheese and nuts was huge but delicious. I ordered the shrimp combo for my main dish. The almond shrimp and coconut shrimp were so good! My table mates ordered the combo, which had walleye, crab cakes, and scallops. So much delicious food...none of us could finish it! If you are in the mood for seafood definitely check out Paula's!

    House salad
    Phyllis M.

    WOW... if you are a seafood lover I can not recommend this place enough! My meal was OUTSTANDING! I ordered a sort of seafood stew....LOADED with a huge crab claw, lobster, mussels, claims, shrimp and fish is an amazing broth! It was beautifully presented in a tilted bowl...I was so giddy when they set in down in from of me...beautiful! I sat at the bar, the bartender was delightful and honestly made the whole experience that much better. VERY friendly staff, everyone seems truly happy to be here. The ambiance is charming! HIGHLY recommend if you are in the Ft Wayne area!

    Lexy E.

    We came in here to visit with some friends while I was in town from California. One of my friends who is a local suggested this restaurant. Also my mom grew up in fort Wayne and always remembered this place being good. We had delicious bread to start and me and my mom shared the sea bass. It was really good! My friend got the blackened salmon with the blue cheese crust and that was so good! My table mates got fish tacos and those looked so good. They also have a decent wine list. The prices are a little steep, but really good food!

    Olga R.

    Food and service was great. Nice atmosphere. I had bulobaise and my husband had the seafood sampler. The wedge salad was made with a half of romaine.

    Char-Broiled Oysters
    Allie B.

    If you want good, quality seafood in FW, this is the spot. Be prepared to get your wallet out because it is EXPENSIVE. Crab legs were about $80-$90 last time I went. I got the Char-broiled Oysters along side a Dirty Martini. Their bread is delish! Beautiful ambiance, very classy. Centralized located, near the heart of down town. Friendly and attentive staff. They are very knowledgeable of the meaning, so be sure to ask what's best!

    Cioppino & low country boil
    Courtney M.

    Delicious! The service was wonderful. We had the cioppino special and the low country boil. The key lime pie was the star though - amazing.

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    Get the almond crusted walleye!! Sooo good. Crab legs are also amazing!!! Love the atmosphere and the service.

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    Service and food were outstanding. Professional , friendly, knowledgeable server and prompt customer service.

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    always great service and great food. I am very hickey when it comes to eating seafood, especially away from the coast.

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    If you haven't tried this place you should!! Incredible!!! Both the food and cocktails exceeded my expectations.

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    Wonderful fresh and well prepared seafood in the corn belt. Lively ambience with attentive service.

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    Love the atmosphere and the food. Service was on point as well. We will definitely be back for another date night.

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    The Oyster Bar - Lunch Po' Boy

    The Oyster Bar

    4.2(182 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$$

    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!!

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    Big Eyed Fish - Fish, shrimp, chicken tender, hush puppies and green beans

    Big Eyed Fish

    3.9(96 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    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.

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

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    Cork N' Cleaver - Panko Crusted Chicken

    Cork N' Cleaver

    4.0(321 reviews)
    4.0 mi
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    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.

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    Chop's Steaks & Seafood - Signature salad and chicken tortilla soup

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    3.8(203 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    I ordered the Cedar Plank Salmon with Brussel sprouts and rice. Since I couldn't decide initially…read morebetween the Shrimp and salmon the bartender "B" recommended I get the salmon and add the shrimp. Great idea!! The blue cheese and sweet onion confit on the salmon was delicious! There were two thinner pieces of salmon that were filling. The edges were a bit over cooked and crispy. The blacked shrimp were good, but I personally would have liked to have tasted some sort of flavor or seasoning. The brussel sprouts were good and the rice was flavorful. I ordered the Cesar salad and it was one of the best I've had. There was a complementary bread loaf too. I ordered the Red, bright and blueberry martini. It was sweet and sour as the description states, but more on the sour side. I personally prefer more sweet. I sat in the bar area since I had been out shopping and I was not dressed up. I engaged or tried to engage with the bartenders and waitstaff. The bartenders were nice enough to have a conversation with me since I was there solo. The gentleman at the other end of the bar chimed in as well. It wasn't very busy in the bar due to the weather.

    We were there celebrating a military reunion on 5/14/26. Our reservation was for 6:30. We got there…read moreat 6:20 and were seated immediately. There were 9 in our group and there was one other couple in the restaurant. Our server gave us the specials and we ordered our drinks. It took 20 minutes to get our drinks and one drink was not correct and they remade it. We were a group of nine, 3 Couples and 3 singles and asked if we could get separate checks. No problem. We ordered our entrees and when they came out, one ( a rib eye) was not served until 15 minutes after the rest of us were served. When the checks came, three of them were totally incorrect. One had someone elses drinks on theres and one had a different entree. The server corrected them and they were still wrong. They were corrected again and were still wrong but we settled it among ourselves. While the steaks were good, the potatoes were overdone.We did not leave the restaurant until 8:40. Would I recommend this restaurant, NO and neither would the other 8 in our group.

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