I've never felt more like a woman than while at The Abstract. The drinks freed me from the…read moreoppression that is Fort Wayne. I love this place.

We were looking for a non-chain place for an early dinner and decided to give this place a try…read more When we arrived around 4 pm, there were a few people at the bar but we were the only ones at a table. We ordered the fried avocado which was served with pickled onions and a spicy dip - very good and the bonus was a happy hour discount. Hubby had the Cheddar Smash burger with fries as his side choice (other options are onion petals or a side salad). Catsup was complimentary but there was a charge for the garlic aioli. Good but nothing stand out. I had the Brie and Berry grilled cheese without the prosciutto. My choice of side was the onion petals. Again, tasty but not standout. Ahlana served us quickly and with a smile, checking in several times to see if we were enjoying our meal. It was kind of dark inside (adding to the atmosphere no doubt) and there is a collection of eclectic art work. We were not fans of the music but we are old! There is outside seating but road noise may take away enjoyment of dining here. Enjoyable meal.

We were in Fort Wayne for a quick overnight business trip where my wife and I decided to try Oyster…read moreBar after some locals raved about it . As a seafood lover, I was sold just based on the name alone The building itself is pretty cool. We were told it dates back to the 1880s and is the 2nd oldest building in Indiana behind some other one in Indianapolis. You can definitely feel the history when you walk in. The place is small, with only about 14 tables, and everything is packed in pretty tight, but that's part of what gives it character. The old bar immediately grabbed my attention and looked like it hadn't changed much in over a century We started with the Parmesan baked oysters, which were outstanding and surprisingly fresh for being in the Midwest The homemade clam chowder was loaded with clams and flavor. It was so good it didn't need anything added to it. We also ordered a couple of smoked Old Fashioneds that were a great way to start the night I wanted sea bass, but they were out, so I went with the walleye fish and chips. It's honestly hard for me to pass up fish and chips when they're on a menu, I'm glad I did. The fish was well-seasoned and on point My wife went with a seafood combo that included seafood au gratin, bay scallops, shrimp, crab, applewood bacon risotto, and baked in a lobster creamy sauce Being in Fort Wayne for just one night, this ended up being a great find. The food was excellent, the service was friendly (Shoutout Lindsay) and the whole place had a nostalgic feel that made the experience even better If you're passing through and in the mood for seafood or live locally, I'd definitely recommend checking it out!

We were incredibly disappointed by our experience at this much-loved restaurant. We've heard rave…read morereviews about it for years and finally booked a birthday reservation last night. It was a busy night for them and they were apparently short-staffed. We were seated promptly but then waited an hour for our drinks and appetizer, and then another hour for our meals to arrive. While we waited, other diners were complaining, and their waiter snapped back at them to "not be rude". He then complained about them to us! For such a fine and high-priced restaurant, the wait staff was unbelievably unprofessional. No one ever apologized to us for the absurdly long wait or offered to compensate us. At one point we considered just paying for our drinks and leaving, but we stuck it out. The food was good but not exceptional; the low stars reflect the lack of professionalism and overall poor dining experience.

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)

The food here is sooo good. We've been here 4 times or so and every time we try something new but…read morealways get the Brussel sprouts. No one does them as good as this! The waitstaff is friendly and attentive. Even with all the screens it does not feel like just a sports bar at all. (The dirty martinis are darn good too!)

The Deck is a must go and enjoy!!!…read more Beautiful scene by a little lake, first time in Indiana today and this was the first place we came to eat. It was my birthday yesterday so my wife had a whole surprise trip planned out. Huge shoutout to Jennifer! From the time we walked in until we left she was phenomenal! Thank you Jennifer, make sure you request her! Now the drinks and food....AMAZING! My wife had the The Old Walker & I had Scooter Macgavin!! Absolutely amazing, I'm a whiskey guy so if you want something with whiskey get the scooter! My wife had the Chicago Burger & I had the Uptown Buster!! Finger licking greatness, not just good burger but a GREAT BURGER!! Whenever I come back, I'll definitely run it back here! Thank you all for the hospitality!

My husband and I had such a lovely experience at The Deck! I ordered a burger and was pleasantly…read moresurprised by how much I enjoyed it. The scenery was absolutely beautiful and made me feel so connected to nature. There's something special about enjoying lunch on the deck, surrounded by such a peaceful atmosphere, and it was an aesthetic we both really loved. Our waitress, Jennifer, was truly amazing! I took her recommendation on what to order, and she did not disappoint. She was friendly, quick on her feet, and made us feel so comfortable in a new place. Great service really makes a difference, and Jennifer definitely added to our experience. If we lived closer, we would absolutely be back! The atmosphere, food, and hospitality made for a wonderful lunch, and we're so glad we stopped by.

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.

Everything about my dinner at Rune was amazing. Every little thing. This is officially my favorite…read morerestaurant in Fort Wayne. I guess I'll skip to the end when I got my check, and was completely shocked to learn that I had a fantastic meal and an excellently made spritz, plus dessert, for a shockingly low price. I even double-checked the check, to make sure they didn't accidentally leave something off. No! How could it be? It turns out that I was visiting Rune during happy hour, which is Tuesday through Saturday from 5 to 6 p.m. This could be why my bill was so agreeable. So, if you're looking for a great meal for a great price, visit during happy hour. So, the spritz. Literally every table ordered the spritz while I was there, including me. It was a great choice, and it looked especially pretty and ombre in a glass with ice. Like any good spritz, it had just enough alcohol to make things sparkle a little, but was also refreshing and hydrating. I made a note in my phone to remember that the bartender used words like "vegetal" and "herbaceous" when talking about some of the cocktails to the people sitting at the bar. I love a good vegetal, herbaceous drink, and it made me want to order another cocktail. Instead, I ordered the green spaghetti from the happy hour menu, which is a paired down menu, but has a lot of the items from the regular menu. The spaghetti was bright green from a pesto made from ramps, nori butter and parmesan, and there were also bits of clams throughout. It was rich and buttery! Ramps are one of those things that I have to get when I see them on a menu during the spring. They're only around for a short time, so they're precious. For dessert, I went with the pot de creme, which was flavored with pho spices (cinnamon, anise, coriander, cardamom, fennel, etc.) and had peanuts and chocolate on the bottom. Holy fudgy bottom! This was the smoothest, most balanced dessert I've eaten in a long time. Smooth, but with the occasional peanut here and there to make things interesting. The service was excellent. I was dining by myself, so I got seated at a cozy little table, lit with a candle, that was off to the side but also in the center of everything, so I could people watch, which is one of my favorite things to do. I wanted for nothing the entire time, but was also left the eff alone. It was perfect. It was one of the best dining experiences I've had that I can remember.

I came here for a nightcap and quick bite to eat. The bartender was well versed on the menu and how…read moreto make the drinks. She greeted everyone who walked in warmly. The burger was delicious, as were the fries, albeit a bit over-salted. I had asked for mayo with my fries, and they forgot. No biggie. I requested it again, and the kitchen brought me an entire second burger to go for the "trouble". These people know customer service.

By boyfriend was told this place had great burgers and we decided to go. It's one of the only…read moreplaces downtown open late night. The staff did not acknowledge us when we came in. We sat at a booth and no one came to take our order. I went to the bar to ask the bartender about our waitress. She said there is no waitress and we needed to order at the bar. We moved to the bar and ordered. Their burgers are called sliders , but they are regular sized smash burgers. They have single, double and triples. Their crinkle fries were really good. The burgers are juicy and messy. I do like all toppings are free.

The Arbor Restaurant is located in The Bradley Hotel in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. We had our…read morebreakfast here while at a convention. Service is excellent, food is delicious, ambience beautiful. My only complaint is that the coffee was lukewarm as it is dispensed out of a pump dispenser and not a heated pot. They have a breakfast brisket that is very delicious.

Slow. Beyond slow. I'm a party of 1. A party of 4 came in…read moreafter me and are enjoying their meal. I asked about my order and was told the kitchen is backed up yet not sure how 4 meals that are ordered after mine magically came out before mine. Another guy asked about his food saying it had been an hour. Another party just walked out after sitting there being ignored.

This is the first time I've ever played duckpin bowling. This is when the pins are tied to a…read morestring. You have three rolls in each frame to knock all ten pins down. Unfortunately, we did not order any food, but the service is great. They keep checking on you every few minutes ambience is very festive very affordable to play bowling here and get your drink on as well as burgers and some chicken fingers and other shared items on the menu.

Ducky's - duck pin bowling is fun, but is the food good?…read more Ducky's advertises themselves as a scrap kitchen. So...it should be good, right? They don't have a very big menu. There are five entrees to go along with a small amount of burger, chicken tender and appetizer choices. I went with the burger of the month - the pizza burger. The friendly waiter said the pizza sauce was made in house from scratch. The sauce was outstanding! It was thick and sweet with a bold tomato paste taste. The bun was soft and slightly grilled with a buttery flavor - very nice! It is odd that the burger is served in halves and vertical. The burger patty was very thin and cooked to a medium well done consistency - I would prefer medium rare but they didn't ask my preference. I thought the burger was over cooked and a bit tough/crunchy on the edges. It did have and nice high quality meat flavoring as it is sourced locally. The burger was covered with grilled pepperoni. This added a nice "pizza" flavor when combined with a nice bedding of mozzarella cheese. My wife really liked her chicken tenders. They were nice and moist. The breading was unique, tasty and crispy. She said the fries were very good while the best part might have been the house fry dipping sauce. That sauce was a nice combination of southwest and traditional meat flavorings. The side salad, to replace the fries, was fresh yet very small. The salad came in a half-ball type dish that was slightly larger than half a baseball. The half ball was actually unstable to eat out of. I had to cup the bowl with one hand to keep it from tipping over. The salad had a few side tomato and pepper parts added. There just isn't much room for things in this small of a dish. We decided to try the strawberry bread pudding for dessert. This was a fantastic dish! The breading was basically two pieces of fried French toast. It was soft on the inside with a cinnamon swirl and strawberry pieces. The breading was drizzled with a thin moderately sweet strawberry flavored syrup. The syrup was accompanied by some fresh whipped cream also bathed in syrup. Overall, Ducky's does have good food. They have a limited menu at moderately expensive prices. My preference would be to sit down and enjoy the scratch made items versus squeezing them in while you bowl. Also consider dinning at Ducky's and walking across the street the Pearl Arts Center for a program.