Spoke + Ivy (west Main Street, FW) - another locally unique dinning experience that deserves a try…read more Spoke + Ivy is located on west Main Street - across the parking lot from Redwood Inn restaurant, if that helps. This restaurant is set in an old building that used to house a pharmacy. It retains the character of the building via the hardwood interiors, tall ceilings, large window views of the street and concrete/industrial ceilings. The interior is nicely decorated with inviting green, brown wood and black accent colors. Table settings were very attractive as well. You can park in the small side lot or on the street. Reservations are easily made on line. The team is very friendly and welcoming. All set the stage for a fun and relaxing dinner experience. Spoke + Ivy has a very small food and specialty cocktail menu. This is the second time we have been here. Each time we found the food to be delicious and the cocktails are uniquely designed. Here is a run down on the food items we ordered: -Focaccia Bread: a mildly sweet, dense/firm bread, slightly airy with a touch of herbs to accent. It is cut into blocks so it is easier to share. The vodka sauce is thin in consistency with a smooth Italian seasoned tomato appeal. Both make for a deliciously simple starter. -Lobster Roll Rangoon: decided to give this a try. It comes out as one large Rangoon - not individual pieces. This means that you must awkwardly cut this shareable into pieces. The slightly crispy & oily wrapper is similar to most crab Rangoon pieces. It has a nice crisp. The inside has shredded pieces of lobster. It was not filled with creme cheese sauce like traditional rangoons - just plain. The green lemon parsley sauce was simply outstanding! It's very fresh, moderately thick and has a slightly tart taste. This added "the sauce" to what the inside of the Rangoon was lacking. -Milanese: nicely breaded chicken that was very moist. The breading is slightly sweet. The fresh bed of arugula salad is a nice add -Prime Rib Pho: this sounded really interesting. It's a smaller/healthier dish. The medium rare prime rib was sliced thin and tender. There wasn't many pieces of prime rib in this dish. The add-ins were fresh and much like you would expect from a Pho dish - just not as much volume. The broth has a chili oil base that gives it a spicier flavor. Overall we really enjoy this relaxed atmosphere and character of the building. The delicious food and cocktails are excellent.

This is the restaurant on the MAIN level, NOT the speak-easy in the basement. We were there at 5:30…read moreon a week night. We were seated in a very awkward corner table for two where the tables were really close together. Since it was our Valentine's celebration, I would have been uncomfortable with the tables next to us having people at them because it didn't give you any privacy or space for private conversation. We did not get drinks or appetizers. Our meals were very good (salmon and chicken). The server was good but didn't refill my water and that' a big deal to me. Also, it's supposed to be an upscale place and they were out of paper towels in the bathroom. I feel like that is just basic service they should check on regularly.

The best steak I've had in a hot minute! Just visiting Fort Wayne but wish I had discovered this…read moregem sooner. Had the ribeye and had to fight the urge to take my shirt off...‍ Seriously Tolon deserves its flowers even if the name sounds like a Star Trek character

As always, this place is amazing! Everything about it is fantastic. Owners, staff, the FOOD!…read more It's so good, we drive 90 miles one way just to dine there. Our personal favorite.

What an outstanding lunch! I was here with a large group, 14 people, and the server was very…read moreaccommodating. Thankfully it was not very busy on a Wednesday at lunchtime, so the food came out much more quickly than expected. I ordered the banh mi wrap with shrimp and it was delightful. Just the right amount of heat in the sauce. But the real star was the Brussells sprouts. Jammy and delicious with a hint of bacon. Best sprouts Iʻve eaten in a while. Seating area is very open. It might get a little loud when itʻs packed, but that was not a problem for us at lunch.

The Hoppy Gnome (downtown Fort Wayne, southeast side of courthouse) - new food menu, you decide!…read more The old food offerings were the reason I came here and the reason I preferred not to come back. I loved the Cuban flavors, unique food items and the variety of tacos. Everyone loves tacos and The Hoppy Gnome did (still does, only 4 versions now) them well. However...after about a half dozen visits...I got bored with the same offerings. On line posters and most frequent customers (according to the manager) tend to favor the old menu. I, personally, found the change very refreshing and delicious! I will be back as there are lots of new things to try! The Hoppy Gnome is located downtown on the southeast side of the court house. You can park in the Citizens Center parking lot for free after 5pm. It is safe and right across the street from The Gnome. Making a reservation is easy on Open Table. I would suggest you do that versus walking in. The inside is still appealing with the bright and colorful industrial decor. They have a large private seating area for parties. They also have a street side outdoor patio. We sat outside on this summer evening. The area is spacious with solid high table furniture. People watching is fun but the traffic can be really loud at times. The new menu has a much broader appeal and less emphasis on Cuban only items. You will find lots of appetizer choices. Salads, burgers, flatbreads, pasta, seafood and chicken dishes are available. There are a decent number of specialty entrees and four varieties of tacos. All items pretty reasonably priced. Here is a run down on the food we ordered: -Chicken Flatbread: the crust was a little thicker than a normal thin crust and very soft; the manager said they really researched out this crust to fit their style; lots of delicious grilled chicken and toppings; very tasty! -Miso Honey Wings: 8 medium sized wings that are grilled and dipped; slightly crunchy skins; all white color on the inside but perhaps a little over cooked as the wing meat was tough and a bit dry; very unique sauce - very thick, sticky and rich in consistency; mild amount of sweetness and teriyaki flavors. The manager says about 70% of the people that order wings get the Miso Honey sauce. This dish was very good also! -Side salad: nice sized side salad; very fresh and attractive; no iceberg lettuce here - real greens; nice garnishment of carrots, cucumbers and roasted red peppers The team here was very friendly and professional - per normal. They hustled to serve. We particularly enjoyed sharing our experience with the manager and getting insight on the changes. Give the new menu a try for yourself!!

Love Rune! Food menu is exquisite, the service is great, the vibes are right. Incredible for a…read morequick escape from everything here in Fort Wayne. Can't recommend it enough!

Love the farm to table experience. The menu is always changing and has interesting…read morecombination/flavors. The skewers were very good, personally enjoyed the steak ones more than chicken. Fried carrot pakora was delicious! Highly recommend trying. The radish dish was ok, has a strange aftertaste but the fried capers were good. The pastas were both flavorful with homemade noodles. We went during happy hour, which is a great deal. A bit expensive if you don't go during happy hour. The beet spice cake was warm, flavorful and the syrup on top you could drink! Our server was very friendly and accommodating. Can get quite cold in there as the main doors opens directly into the space. Love the idea of the community table too.

Food was great but when we asked for wine they said it would be cheaper for me and my partner to…read moreget a bottle so we did. We were not given the option between the house bottle or the other ( more expensive) so we were unaware that the default option would be the non house wine. When we received the bill we were confused as to why it was so expensive so we had to re look at the menu just to find out we were given the more expensive one. Side salads for sandwiches are also served on the same small plate which can get a bit messy/hard to eat.

Great drinks, nice unique twist on many common foods. Must try the deviled eggs, they are delicious!read more

Um, YUM! Hubby and I came here while the kids enjoyed a day at the Zoo with their Grandparents…read more Chips and queso were good, server was nice and honest when we asked if something was spicy. Hubby had a omelette, I had the shrimp and grits. Holy cow it was so stinking delicious! So flavorful and a unique take on a southern classic. It tasted like they used pot roast gravy on it, just a swirl, and that's what gave it its unique flavor. I freaking love pot roast so it was like two amazing things in one. Almost like surf and turf. We need one of these in South Bend! There's another one in Indianapolis. Nom nom nom!

This place has a great ambiance but the food SUCKS…read more Some of the worst overpriced crap I've ever been fed. Call it a scratch kitchen. It's awful. Tried the smoked wings. Hot in temp, NO flavor. Also had the smoked queso. Sent it back 3 times to generate enough heat to make it taste like queso. Brought the fam down to dinner and it sucked. How do you eff up buttered noodles? Hard, no cheese. No butter. Terrible crap. Worst sauces in the world here. For wings, for their meatloaf. Was inedible garbage. Had to pay $100+ for a terrible dinner. Some of the worst crappy food I've ever eaten. I even had to ask the bartender if anything was good; she told me skip the steak based on who was on grill. Would never ever come back here if I wasn't staying at the hotel. Feel sorry for the homecoming kids that seem to be up in here right now. You going home with diarrhea not gonorrhea. Bartenders are great however just go here for a drink. Do not eat here.

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!

We came here before seeing a show at the Embassy. We made a reservation as recommended. I ordered…read morean espresso martini & their vegan pasta dish with mushrooms. My husband ordered a burger. He really enjoyed his, & I enjoyed the martini-- I'm not vegan, so the fact that I didn't enjoy the dish was a personal issue, not on the restaurant. It was beautiful & had depth of flavor, it just wasn't to my liking. I wish there had been a few more options on the menu for food. Overall, the ambience was lovely & the restaurant is beautiful inside. Would return for another dining experience... I just know to avoid this dish on my second try!

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

Brunch this time! The menu has been expanded, as have the grounds. I may a friend for Yoga on the…read moreGrass, Saturday AM. So nice! The wine slushie after was great. We stayed for brunch, and sat outside in the terrace. Lovely breeze, attentive staff and delicious menu items. My only complaint was that the quiche was salty, even for me. A good spot for a wedding party, we saw one as we were getting ready to leave. I want to visit again and use the walk up window for self service and enjoy the grounds.