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If you are looking for an amazing seafood experience, you can't go wrong with Paula's on Main. It…read morehas an amazing vibe, incredible tasting (and fresh) seafood, and a thoughtful staff. We had a fantastic meal with a small group of friends. The staff was really helpful picking entrees and keeping the drinks full. I would definitely recommend the Sampler Platter, Walleye or Salmon. Everyone also raved about the Appetizer Tower and the Clam Chowder. We would definitely eat here again any time we had a chance. Joe (the owner) was really involved and spent time talking to the guests, you can tell he is engaged and passionate about Paula's.

Paula's has been a Fort Wayne mainstay for seafood for several decades. There have been ownership…read morechanges and a global pandemic in recent years, but the overall experience during our visit was essentially unchanged from what I remember when I first came here in 1994. Service was decent, although not spectacular. The restaurant was completely full the Saturday night we came, so I'm sure that slowed things down a little. I do wish they would bring back the paella dish. That's what I always used to get when I came here years ago. Noise level was a bit on the noisy side, but it was within reason.

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Crab cake appetizer

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Almond crusted walleye

Chop's Steaks & Seafood

3.8(202 reviews)

0.4 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.

The service is always good. We ordered the fish and chips for takeout. I wouldn't order it again,…read morevery greasy. The homemade chips were good. I have always loved the food from there, but this is a miss.

Sauvignon Blanc

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Tomato Crab Bisque

Catablu Grille

4.3(163 reviews)

0.3 mi

Catablu Grille is one of those restaurants that leaves me wondering why I waited so long to give it…read morea try. Every aspect of this experience was fantastic: Food: Every course blew our minds. The tuna poke and feta whip appetizers were unbelievable, and my 14oz dry aged ribeye was cooked to perfection. The presentation at the table was equally impressive. Ambience: The dim lighting and artistic wall coverings give the place a classy feel. Noise levels were good, considering that the restaurant was packed by 6:30pm on a Thursday. Service: Was top notch. Our server (Riley) was great, and she was very attentive and upbeat. Catablu gets my highest (and rarest) recommendation.

Food was fantastic Waitress was sweet as could be and the ambience was perfect We sat in a…read moreplace with light and it was easy to take Their craft cocktails and were great I had a gin lavender drink The shrimp dish I had was extremely flavorful And the bread came with a tampenade It was so good The only negative is I want to do it again So I will do it again when I come back to Fort Wayne

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Whipped feta appetizer

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Outside front view next to Planet Fitness

K-Town Korean BBQ & Hotpot

4.2(14 reviews)

0.1 mi

Nice place to go to for korean BBQ, had an excellent dining experience and good customer service…read more I've been here before and i'll definitely be coming back.

Cheesy corn portion was way too small. No bowls for ramen…read moreSpoons where not provided Our server never gave us rice and waited for our food to finish about half of it and had another server give us rice. No eta was given for the rice Smoke was everywhere. There was no smoke eliminator. Not enough of options for the hotpot veggies. Tofu was too soft for our type. Would not recommend

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Hotpot

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Here's what it looks like. Just west of Getz on Jefferson, near Goodwill.

The Oyster Bar

4.2(182 reviews)

4.3 mi

We ate here the Monday night before Christmas, party of 8. We walked through the kitchen to get to…read moreour table, which was in a cozy little room with only one other table. Service was great! We had BBQ shrimp, crab cakes and hush puppies for apps. They were all tasty. Filet mignon was tender and flavorful. That, with the potatoes and greens that came with it, were on the heavy/rich end of the spectrum, so if you don't like that you might want to sub a baked potato. People also liked the salmon with risotto and the cranberry chicken. My husband did not like the seafood pasta. Nice, cozy atmosphere, good service and food.

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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Diver's scallops

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Calm Clam Chowder

Storming Crab

3.7(158 reviews)

6.1 mi

Really good food, good service, and a casual atmosphere! My fiancé & I really enjoyed our food and…read morewere surprised by how good the seafood bread was! Don't let yourself get caught up in the name... it's cheesy garlic bread with some shrimp (I think) on top... you won't regret trying it. I'm as picky as they come & I really enjoyed it. My shrimp basket with fries was excellent, if a bit salty. My fiancé LOVED his #1 seafood platter. He had at least another meal left over! We were happy with the price & will return!

The seafood platter is okay. Very messy as expected. That's part of the fun of it…read more For some reason though, if I'm going to have a seafood allergy, it's often from this place that I will need to have inhalers and allergy meds in tow and return home. Most places I don't. I don't know why this one. People rave about the bread too, but it's a pass for me. Service is fine.

#1 combo! Huge!

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Big Eyed Fish

3.9(96 reviews)

4.4 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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Baked beans

El Puerto De San Blas

4.5(11 reviews)

6.6 mi

Very different restaurant than all the other Mexican places in The Fort…read more Extensive menu with several unique seafood based dishes. My wife was also able to find "traditional" tacos that better suited her tastes. I enjoyed some tasty seafood served in a carved out whole pineapple. The chips & salsa coupled with complementary ceviche was a great way to start the meal

Simply a great place to have a delicious shrimp cocktail, seafood Mexican style, and many other…read moredishes very typical from the pacific coast restaurants. Our server was very friendly and food was served quick. The environment is also typical of a Mexican beach restaurant with Mexican music playing in the background. Certainly a must go place if you are craving for fresh flavorful seafood.

Vista interior

I got the molcajete San Blas $33

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Summit Grill Kitchen & Cocktails

3.5(164 reviews)

0.3 mi

It seemed like a pretty quiet night at Summit Grill. I sat at the bar and order a glass of wine and…read morean appetizer: this sourdough pretzels. The bartender was kind and polite and quick with the service. There were only about three or four tables with people, let them during the course of my time. A few other folks came and sat at the bar. I heard it a side salad with salmon and it came out to me pretty quickly. The flavor was delicious, the salmon, well cooked, and the apple vinaigrette dressing on the salad was delightful. The biggest challenge, was a table with a few children sitting at it. This is no fault of the restaurant, and really, not even the result of my four-star rating. This is merely a statement: if your children are misbehaving and screaming and banging things on the table while other people are trying to eat their dinner, then perhaps the best option is to remove the children from the restaurant. It's always surprising to me when parents are selfish and subject everyone else in the vicinity around them to the poor behavior of their children. As a parent myself, I would never do that to other people. When you go out to a nice restaurant, you want to relax and enjoy the time not listen to tantrums from a three year old. Even the bartender in the servers were frustrated with this table. Some people even walked out after sitting down when they realize that unbelievable noise is coming from one table. Ok, soapbox time is over. Support the summit grill kitchen.

I had a fantastic experience at Summit Grill. I ordered the short rib Manhattan from the seasonal…read moremenu, and it was absolutely divine -- rich, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The brown sugar old fashioned was also made to perfection and paired wonderfully with the meal. The service was great, and the atmosphere was very nice -- upscale but still comfortable. It is definitely on the higher-end side price-wise, but you truly get what you pay for here. If you're looking for food and service that match the dollar amount you're spending, it's absolutely worth a visit. Very -family/large party- friendly

Tons of TV all around the bar.

Limited Spring Cocktails Menu

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Limited Spring Cocktails Menu

Chop's Wine Bar

4.0(22 reviews)

0.4 mi

Not the best. Waited for a table when not busy. Asked for bar and we got booth near bar? Bruchetta…read morewas soggy. Do not recommend spicy egg rolls, not spicy ? Owner picked up Bruchetta and never said a thing, after we mentioned are dislikes. Not rushing back

I had reservations a few weeks ago. I was surprised to show up & find that the entire wine bar menu…read morehad been removed. I wish this would have been mentioned when I made the reservation, we drove over 40 minutes to dine there. Luckily another favorite spot was able to fit us in across the way. Hoping the bring back their old menu.