I've dined in a few times, and it is your standard local dive bar experience. Strong drinks, good…read moreservice, and karaoke is always fun when they do have it. It does tend to fill up and get cramped really quickly on a weekend so if you are claustrophobic or don't like big crowds, I would recommend maybe looking for a different bar. That being said, Tower has the THE BEST wings in all of FW as a long time local. The Tower grilled in particular are exceptional. So much so I will drive all the way across town just for these wings. They give you a good balance of flats and drums but you can pay and upcharge to make them all just flats or drums. My only complaint is that you can only order it in a set of 10 wings, which is slightly frustrating when I want more or less.

A fantastic local dive bar in the Fort Wayne area. Colene pours a great vodka soda and is prompt…read moreand efficient. Beers on tap are your classic down and dirty beers--bud, miller, etc. We weren't down for beers on this day, but we noticed and found it charming in a "Cheers" kind of way. We were in a hurry to catch a game and stopped in for a quick round of apps and a cocktail and sat at the bar. We had about 25 minutes to get it done, and this place did the trick! 4 stars for service, drinks, and classic bar apps that raise your cholesterol and satiate. If you're even a small amount of a clean freak, just look away and pretend you don't see anything--it's worth it!

I visited Nick's for the first time on Friday. I had a party of 10 and had called and left a…read morevoicemail on Tuesday for reservations as well as a Facebook message. Neither one was responded to and when we got there, my reservations had not been received. Unfortunately we could not all sit together. The food was OK not the greatest. I did love the environment. I may give them another shot in the near future.

This is the old Nick's rib room. It's one big open room with a bar in the center at one end…read more There's an area in the corner for live music. Because it's all open I suspect it would be very loud with more people. We were there early and there weren't many people. The service was good. But half of our food was dry and over cooked. The Cuban was good. The pulled pork sandwich was good. That pork had sauce on it and wasn't dry. The pulled pork dinner meal was served without sauce on it and was very dry. The sauce on the side was very runny and lacked flavor. The fries were basic. The garlic bread was tiny and also over cooked. The chicken tenders were dry and overcooked. We chose this 'side' because it was quieter than the Village Tap (sports bar) side. They offer the same menu. There is outdoor seating and parking in the rear. We have wanted to try this place for sometime and we're sad it didn't live up to expectations.

Food- 11/10 Service-10/10…read moreEnvironment- lots of TVs, BUT could use a pool table or karaoke. No activities besides eating and talking and watching TV (which is fine just saying)

This is a hidden gem in Ft Wayne. Indoor outdoor seating with tons of TVs. The food was delish and…read morebeer ice cold. Great selection on drinks and even have bourbon flights. The service was fantastic and plenty of seating for a family meal, happy hour with friends or sit at the bar to watch the game. Definitely will come back!

On the fifth floor of The Bradley Hotel in Fort Wayne, Indiana is Birdie's. This place only allows…read more21 years older as this is more of a night spot for adults, serving snacks and bar food and of course, all these drinks on the menu. You are out in the open on the rooftop and it's a beautiful view of the city. Service here is a bit slow when it comes to the food so I'm gonna give them a three star. It took forever for my fried artichokes to come out almost an hour and a half long of a wait. The bar is quick with your drinks according to my friend the french fries are too salty. My guess is to get you to drink more alcohol beverages

Birdie's - unique dinning view of the Fort Wayne city scape…read more First off, Birdie's isn't for everyone. Birdie's has a narrow food menu and focuses more on adult beverages. The roof top view of Fort Wayne is very unique along with a pleasent outdoor dinning experience is what draws me back occasionally. I would encourage you to try Birdie's once if you like unique dinning experiences in Fort Wayne. Now on to the review. Birdie's is located a top the Bradley hotel downtown. You might find street parking. Or you can try one of the nearby parking garages. We like the City County Garage that is located across from the Landing. Upon entering the lobby you will find your way to the elevators. Everything is well marked. The Bradley hosts are glad to have you. The restaurant is comprised of two areas - the indoor bar and outdoor seating. They do not take reservations for small parties. Apparently they rent out the whole or part of the facility if you are interested. On this night half the restaurant was rented for a rehearsal dinner. The bar area is large and good for larger groups. It is well decorated like you would expect from an owner that was associated with Vera Bradley. The seating and lighting are very comfortable. The outdoor patio is well covered. In the evening hours it blocks the sun so it is relatively cool even in a 90 degree night. The tables are generally limited to four people and few in number. There is a fire pit for smaller groups. No reservations...just first come first serve. Overall...we have always felt very relaxed no matter if we sat inside or outside. The team seems very friendly and service oriented. Our waiter was very professional. He was very attentive with refills. Things were very clean and in order. Note: Birdie's has crispy Brussel sprouts on the menu. You may pick ip this odor quickly if a fellow nearby dinner has selected this item. That may or may not be a problem for you. As mentioned...the food menu is very small. It's a two page menu. 1.5 pages are drink selections. So you can see where the emphasis is placed. There are two salads, a short list of sharables and entrees. Your food and drink bill can get rather pricey depending on your beverage selection(s). We started with the sweet corn hushpuppies and fried green tomatoes. The hushpuppies are smaller in diameter and fried to a deeper crunch. The outside has that traditional corn bread meal flavor. It is slightly oily to taste. The inside in very soft and slightly sweet. You get a few kernels of sweet corn in each ball. The honey butter is a nice idea. Tonight the butter was very cold, hard and difficult to spread. The fried tomatoes start with a VERY thin slice of tomato. This was thin enough that it didn't really let the flavor of a green tomato pop through. It had a thin but predominant breading. The breading has some of that traditional southern seasoning and oily accents. The Sirachca sauce was very tasty without adding much heated spicy flavor. Both were nice selections. My wife had the Indiana Cobb salad. She substituted grilled chicken for the fried chicken. The chicken came out nicely grilled and moist. The salad was very fresh. Not a wide variety of add ons...but enough to make a good salad. The buttermilk ranch dressing was like and pulled all the flavors together well. I ordered the brisket grilled cheese handheld. Two large pieces of Texas toast grilled with a buttery flavor. The bread looked like it was going to be overly crispy. However, it had a nice crunchy crust to go with the soft interior. The brisket was very good. The meat was moist and tender - still a little difficult to cut with a non-steak knife. The brisket oozed a lovely seasoned light BBQ meat flavor. The au jus drippings would have made a fantastic dipping sauce if possible - extraordinary tasty!! The bold cheddar cheese slice was nicely melted. Though its flavor really got lost in the seasoned brisket and crunchy breading. Overall, Birdie's is a nice addition to the Fort Wayne dinning selections. The unique views and relaxing patio make it a must try. I would encourage you to put this on your list to try at least once!

Some of the best food I've ever Had, service was amazing and every time I've went there the food…read morehas been amazing! 10 out of 10 would recommend.

Good food, friendly service, and very clean! We would go back and we'll go back whenever we're in…read morethe area.

Perfected pub! New Haven can rest proud and party hard, quietly, this place peaks a top a countless…read moreselection of ale houses, bars, and the like I've sampled between Philadelphia and San Francisco. It's quaint, rustic, well staffed, smartly priced. Beyond all the classic atmosphere, fantastic menu, tasty poutine we ate too fast, and wow, what a draft selection, huge! So many amazing and curious options, low and behold, the Old Rasputin of lore! Even if you cannot handle the bitter and black, this is one of the most incredible brews I've ever had. Was thrilled my buddy got to try it, need to find that in bottles! Keep going Trion! Perhaps grab some of my city's Teays River stouts and dark stuff this winter.

Stopped here on my way up to Grand Rapids for a rugby game. There are quite a few bars/taverns in…read moredowntown New Haven, but I am glad we picked the Trion. Everyone enjoyed their food and the service was great. I ordered the avocado burger and it really hit the spot. The food was fresh and I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone driving through. They also have a double toilet in the bathroom which is worth a stop just to check it out.

Laycoff's Tavern (near Granite City/Target, North Clinton St) - iconic place with good pizza…read more Laycoff's is a fun little place to frequent. It doesn't seat a lot of people. So...you might have to wait for a table. Unfortunately there isn't space for a nice waiting area. So you might stand up in the small bar area while you wait. It's okay. Things move fast. Enjoy the people watching opportunity. The team here is very friendly and welcoming in an odd way. They really are glad to serve you. Lots of smiles and friendly smiles. They are efficiently-friendly. They all move and talk fast. They are hustling to serve - not avoid. They will take a moment to get to relate...but not much more than a moment. The service is very good! The Sullivan family is very nice as well. Laycoff's is known for sausage rolls and a community bar environment. My wife loves her sausage roll. Full of tasty cheese surrounded by a light, fluffy and soft dough. The American sausage blended in with the cheese nicely. The menu has a small number of specialty pizzas (only six) along with build-your-own option. The prices are pretty comparable to other bars. On this occasion I got a 16" Everything pizza for $20. A 16 inch pizza was a LOT of delicious pizza. The pizza crust is thin. It is thin enough that almost every bit has a slight crunch. However, it was also soft enough to satisfy the less than crunchy crowd. The crust doesn't have much distinct flavor or seasoning. Just a nice thin crust. The pizza sauce was also hard to distinguish. The pizza is so full of toppings and cheese that you really don't see the sauce. The sauce that was they are blended well with the American sausage base. Now the best part - the fresh toppings! Laycoff's uses the Pizza King approach by using finely chopped toppings. The base of the Everything pizza is a finely ground American sausage. The base of the pizza so completely covered with sausage on the Everything choice. The sausage doesn't have much spice or flair as it is American style instead of Italian. The pepperoni is very thin. The fresh and slightly crunchy onions and peppers are chopped into small pieces. Even the green and black olives seemed to be smaller. The whole pizza was coated in delicious tasting mozzarella cheese. As I mentioned the 16 inch pizza is a large pizza. Laycoff's cuts the pizza into large pieces as well. This pizza could easily feed 3-4 people. Cold Pizza Test - I always want to try the pizza the next morning, cold, and for breakfast. This pizza was outstanding cold and as a left over. The coldness causes the mozzarella cheese taste to really come forward. The saltiness of the olives gets bolder. The bed of sausage and cover of cheese really help keep the pizza moist. The crust stayed a bit soft with a slight crunch. Overall, I really liked the pizza. It wasn't outstanding. However, it was really good at a good value. Dinning at Laycoff's has a sense of memorabilia and nostalgia. Be patient and enjoy the environment.

What a great place! The tenderloin, the pizza... everything is good. The owner and staff are always…read morefriendly and the service is quick. Also a great place to watch a game.

Nice place to meet up with friends. Really like being able to choose from bowling, darts, and golf…read moresimulators. The food is very good as well, wish they didn't get rid of the fried manicotti because that was the best thing on the menu. All the other food was flavorful and fresh. Caesar salad had a bit too much dressing as it was hard to eat with so much on it. Dessert was good. Service was friendly and quick

Pinhouse Social is a great place for 25+ year olds to enjoy some mini-bowling, darts, cornhole, and…read morea myriad of other games. Unfortunately, while the venue offers a lot of variety in activities, it is a cacophony of sound and its menu is underwhelming and over-seasoned. If you have a sensitive palate or sensitivity to loud sounds, this is not the place for you. If you like really loud social places and very salty food, you will likely enjoy your time here. Between the loud music and endless banging from the several bowling areas, it is virtually impossible to speak to your party members; even if they're sitting directly next to you. So this is not a good place to sit down and have meaningful conversations with your party. The fries and house sauces are delicious, but everything else is an over-seasoned mess. The brisket sandwich I received was completely tasteless due to the over-seasoned bun. I could taste bread and salt - no brisket. My party members felt the same; one of them asked for no pickles and the sandwich came saturated in pickle juice and had 5 thick slices of pickles. Overall, the meal was disappointing.