The Fried Bologna brought back childhood memories!…read more I would have never found this place had it not been for a local referral. The service is very friendly and 'home-like' which makes the environment feel homey. Definitely a must if you're driving through Columbia City

Very good service, great place to go for breakfast. Nice atmosphere. I recommend this great little…read morerestaurant.

Cozy little corner diner that is so cute inside! The food is fresh and soooooo good! I had the…read moreHippoe Hash and it was perfect. Service was great start to finish!

My favorite place to eat in this area. Prices are reasonable. Cozy atmosphere with an eclectic…read morevibe. Homemade food that you don't find anywhere else around here. Servers are warm and friendly. Would recommend to anyone. Only complaint is I wish they were open later.

I've read some of the negative reviews, and I honestly don't understand them--no way! Casa Balbino…read moreserves absolutely delicious food. We first visited just three days after they opened and have been back many times since. Even now, the quality and consistency of the food are still going strong. The service is excellent, and the staff are always friendly and welcoming. The restaurant itself is clean, fun, and inviting. Highly recommend!

Food is really good, prices are a little steep. Would have given it 4 but service is painfully…read moreslow. Been there 3 times and every time it's taken 45 minutes to an hour to get our food. Half the servers ignore you also. With better management it has potential to be a great restaurant.

I've ate here several times and have never been disappointed nice size portions I've only ate their…read morebreakfast but their food is great and filling friendly staff and service clean and inviting .

No coffee refills, biscuits are more like sugar-free cake? Everything else was good and server was…read morevery friendly. Just not the kind of breakfast I expect from this kindergarten of restaurant.

For years I have wanted to try Payne's since I have driven by the sign on the interstate so many…read moretimes. So glad I finally did. The restaurant was a lot more kitschy than I was expecting, which I loved. Our waitress had a wonderful energy. She was very knowledgeable about the menu. The menu had several unique items. I ordered a Scottish soda called IRN BRU. I love trying food and drinks from around the world. It tasted like an Orange Crush soda. Our waitress said they were known for their Cauliflower soup. It was cold outside so soup sounded perfect. I also got a pepper jack grilled cheese. The soup came in a huge bowl. The combo of the soup and grilled cheese was very filling. My friends ordered the sticky pudding. I had a bite and it was delicious. I cant believe it's taken me so long to eat here. I throughly enjoyed it and cant wait for my next road trip.

On our drives from Carmel to Michigan this wonderful, amazing, restaurant makes our long journey so…read moremuch easier. We love Payne's and have told everyone about it. In fact it is my favorite restaurant of all time. Sunday we stopped again. I had the British chicken curry and the fatoush. It was amazing as usual. That fatoush is so refreshing! My wife had the pork chop which comes with these amazing mashed potatoes with mustard seasoning that will blow your mind. She can never finish because it's so much food, which is OK with me because I help her out some. My favorite way to eat this is to mix a little mashed potato, mustard and pork chop together into one delicious bite. We were too full for dessert, but the times that we had the dessert here were spectacular as well. Thank you to all the people that work at Paynes, please don't change anything, you are the best!

Laker's Landing was formerly Laker's Food & Spirits. I no reference to the former owners…read more Laker's is a moderately small restaurant tucked behind several buildings on the Main Street. I didn't see any signage on the main road or on the street where you turn. There isn't any good signage that helps you definitely know that you have arrived at Laker's. Once you get there you will scramble to find a parking spot on a busy night. Again the signage for where it is okay to park is not good as well. Laker's is set right on the lake. The deck only sets three tables. The view is great. However you better make a reservation if you want to secure an outdoor seat. Once inside....the view of the lake isn't bad. There are lots of windows to share the view with those outside. The interior of the restaurant is broken up into three areas - east & west dinning and a bar. All areas have an attractive multi-colored wood walls. This is complimented by the wood floors and dark furniture. The interior is welcoming and comfortable. The bar is very attractive. The east dinning room is VERY LOUD for some reason. The west side was much quieter. The staff we encountered were very friendly. The hostess doubles as a bus person so we had to wait to find out what happens after you arrive - again "hostess will seat up" sign. I was surprised that half of the staff didn't wear shirts with the Laker's logo. Our waitress Katie was excellent. She knew her menu well and had several spot on recommendations. She was concerned about our dinning experience and advised us that a large party was coming so she wanted to make sure we got our orders in ahead of them. Katie was right on top of the refills as well. We ordered the jalapeño crab filled wontons to start. The jalapeño wonton was not hot or over spicy. The filling was creamery with a slight crab taste. The wontons were a bit crispy. Overall a nice appetizer but no rememberable flavors here. My side salad was very good. The salad was a nice size presented in a fashionable bowl. The Ingredients were very fresh. The right amount cheese mixed well with the homemade honey mustard dressing. The dressing had a slightly sweet flavor with a creamy smooth consistency. The taste mirrored a high quality store bought dressing. My wife had the Cobb salad. Again the salad was a nice size with plenty of fresh veggies and lettuce. The homemade raspberry vinaigrette dressing was outstanding. The dressing was slightly sweet with small pieces of raspberries in the sauce. Overall the salad was very good. For dinner I ordered the breasted chicken and Mac & Cheese. The Mac & cheese was a bit dry. You kind of expect a creamy oozing sauce on elbow noodles. The noodles were perfectly cooked. The cheese was thin and stuck to the noodle with a darker color (looked like well baked on but not overly baked). The chicken was outstanding. The breading was thin and slightly crispy. It did hold a bit more grease flavor than you might like. However the breading was simply delicious! The chicken was extraordinarily moist. It could be easily cut with a fork. Overall Laker's Landing does a pretty good job with dinner. The cocktails, which we didn't have, looked very attractive and tempting. You will find the prices to be very fair and a moderately sized menu. Give them a try!

A group of 10 Hamilton High School class of 1967 alumni recently met at Lakers Landing for a…read moreclassmate's going away party. We had a great time. Our waitress, Jhurni, was very efficient and friendly. The food was delicious and served in a reasonable time. We had excellent treatment throughout the initial planning and during the party. We would certainly choose this scenic location for our next event.

Food and Service was amazing. I've heard about this place for a few months and finally made it in…read morethere. The portions are very plentiful. I need to go back and try the Pumpkin Waffle "Seasonal" item. Brandy is an amazing waitress and acknowledged everyone as soon as they came into the place! Highly Recommend this place. Only regret: I didn't bring my phone in to take a few pictures.

Had a great breakfast with a friend this morning. Our server was friendly, efficient and kept our…read morecoffee cups filled. Food was delicious! Great biscuits and gravy. My friend loved his blueberry pancakes. Prices were excellent. Well worth the short trip to 'Busco.

I decided to have some lunch in ColumbiaCity today. So a Chinese buffet sounded like it might fit…read morethe bill! Everything was good and the place was clean and seemed well maintained. The service was minimal but what do you expect at a buffet. I liked most things but my better half was not pleased with one of the chicken dishes that was chewy. She also thought the cookies, dumplings and ice cream were not up to par. I really was impressed with the perfectly spiced and tasty Chinese green beans. I could have eaten the whole bowl of tapioca pudding however I left some for others. Not a bad place to pig out in Columbia City

I paid extra for Lo Mein and got fried rice. I asked the lady if there was two sides of sweet and…read moresour sauce, she opened it up and said yes, I got one.

We found Times Square Cafe while driving from Nappanee, IN to Van Buren, IN at 8:30am on a Sunday…read moremorning. We were running late due to some detours and just stopped to grab a coffee and check the maps. Once inside, we relaxed and asked if they had something quick to go. Instead of a bagel or muffin, they were very gracious to put an amazing breakfast sandwich together, with perfect hash browns and a tall coffee. We ate in the car while enjoying the area's scenic country roads that were similar to where I grew up. With more time we would have tried the chorizo breakfast wrap or other hearty fare. THANK YOU for being a bright spot of our rambling journey in unfamiliar country.

the service was on point but the food I ordered liver and onions with mashed potato's the liver and…read moreonions was good mashed potatoes tasted old though asked for some a 1 sauce the bottle was disgusting so server just put it in a bowl and brought it back

I was pleasantly surprised that yelp led me to this restaurant on a Sunday night. Surprisingly it…read morewas not busy. The food itself was exceptional. The chef was able to make the perfect combination of fresh fish with the right amount of rice. The fish itself was very fresh, which is always refreshing since we're in land lock Indiana. There was plenty of parking up front and this is a place that I definitely will return to in the future for my Japanese cuisine craving.

One of our favorite restaurants in the Columbia City and Fort Wayne area. We love the Filet &…read moreShrimp. The Service is always prompt and courteous and professional and the food is delivered quickly and hot straight from the kitchen. Tokyo Steak in Columbia City, Indiana is a delicious Japanese steak house that we always look forward to eating at.