Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Fort Wayne

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Fort Wayne? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Hideout 125

4.9

4.9 (1375)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Fort Wayne

About the restaurant

Our goal is to create a unique dining experience that will please the palate and soothe the soul. We serve the finest beef, the freshest seafood, premium wines, craft cocktails and locally grown produce.

Top review

Dusten

Dined today

Absolutely amazing from the moment you walk in the customer service is great Then the food…wow, just wow. Amazing experience all around and we will be back!

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4.8

4.8 (1493)

$31 to $50

Latin American

Fort Wayne

About the restaurant

Próximo is an upscale, finer-dining restaurant specializing in Latin cuisine. The food will draw from a variety of regions – Brazil, Chile, Peru and Mexico, just to name a few. We offer hand crafted cocktails, an extensive wine selection and private dining. Reservations are recommended. Patio and bar seating are first come. Thank you.

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Liz

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Food and our waiter was the best! Definitely will be back.

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Popular dish

Cilantro Chicken Pesto

Ruth’s Chris Steak House - Fort Wayne

4.8

4.8 (1542)

$50 and over

American

Fort Wayne

About the restaurant

Ruth's Chris Steak House is a premier dining establishment renowned for its specialty in serving USDA Prime steaks. Each steak is expertly prepared and served sizzling on a 500-degree plate, ensuring a delicious and unforgettable dining experience. Located in downtown Fort Wayne, just a short walk from Parkview Field, Grand Wayne Convention Center, Promenade Park, Botanical Conservatory, and Embassy Theatre. Other attractions include the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, Science Central, Memorial Coliseum, Electric Works, and more, all just a quick drive away. Ruth's Chris Fort Wayne has been named the 2024 OpenTable Diner's Choice Winner, a true testament to its unwavering commitment to exceptional quality and service. Whether you're a steak aficionado or simply looking for a remarkable dining experience, we invite you to join us and indulge in our award-winning cuisine.

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Tracey

Dined 1 day ago

We had a beautiful evening, amazing food and the best cheesecake we have both ever had. Highly recommend:)

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Experience

Ruth's Pairings

Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Fort Wayne

4.7

4.7 (2304)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Fort Wayne

About the restaurant

Quality, exceptional service, and an unparalleled atmosphere have made Eddie Merlot's one of America's great steak houses over the past 20 years. Eddie Merlot' s is an homage to the man and his love of a great steak, a great glass of wine, and a good story.

We pride ourselves on our Prime Aged Beef and scratch kitchen. Our chef selects each steak for the optimum proportion of marbling and texture before hand-cutting and seasoning the steaks to your specifications. From sauces to desserts, we develop recipes to create a truly unique experience for our guests. And, while you enjoy your meal, you'll be treated to the one-of-a-kind service we call the "W.O.W. Factor."

We welcome you to Eddie Merlot's—we want you, our guest, to have nothing but the best, which is why we go to such lengths to serve you the exceptional prime-aged steaks upon which our restaurant has built its reputation.

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GaryVIP

Dined on Dec 10, 2024

Great holiday dining experience with awesome service, delish food & focused attention by Bailey & Tyler - The bartender, Kristina, deserves a raise & nice bonus !!!

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Popular dish

Filet Mignon Potstickers

Popular dish

MS9+ Filet Mignon

Experience

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Dinner

Joseph Decuis

4.7

4.7 (929)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Roanoke

About the restaurant

Located in Roanoke, a charming, historic rural community in northeast Indiana (15 minutes from Ft. Wayne, 1.5 hours north of Indianapolis and 3 hours east of Chicago), Joseph Decuis is the showcase for local farm raised food, and is a gourmet experience to remember. Our menu features seasonal dishes with ingredients raised on our farm (and other like minded farms), creatively and artfully prepared by our Chefs. The heart of the restaurant is housed in an old bank building (the vaults are now wine cellars) where you’ll feel as though you’ve stepped back in time to a simpler way of life where time around the table meant something. You’ll enjoy a top-quality meal in quiet, comfortable surroundings with outstanding hospitality.

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AnthonyVIP

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

What an incredible evening here. I made the reservation for a celebration and was able to coordinate a toast upon arrival. The food was very good and Rochelle was wonderful to help navigate the wine list and dinner. She even showed us around the restaurant which was very interesting and appreciated. Thank you!

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4.7

4.7 (528)

$30 and under

Global, International

Fort Wayne

About the restaurant

The Hoppy Gnome menu will focus on fresh ingredients, striving to exceed the dining expectations of our guests. We feature a “scratch” kitchen which gives us a unique capability to cater to the many needs and desires of our guests. Tacos are our focus but we are much more, the taco is simply the delivery vehicle for the culinary creations wrapped inside. You’ll see everything from duck confit, to korean short rib, to a basic “taqueria” style taco. The menu will rotate two to four times a year, and in addition to tacos; appetizers, salads and tortas will round out the menu. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week.

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Aaron

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

I was hesitant to come here with kids...I couldn't have been more wrong. From the gold"fish" tacos, the cool chocolate swirl milk our waitress made, the doodle pads... they were so accommodating to our party, it was wonderful. And to top it all off dinner was very yummy!

Copper Spoon

4.7

4.7 (478)

$31 to $50

American

Fort Wayne

About the restaurant

We are a 21 and over establishment! Copper Spoon is a New American restaurant focusing on seasonal, contemporary fare that highlights our Northeast Indiana producers. We work local farmers and artisans to source proteins, produce, and baked goods to provide you with the highest quality ingredients.

Our cocktail program has been nominated for a Tales of the Cocktail award for best bar/restaurant cocktail menu. We have one of the largest selections of whiskey, bourbon, rye, and scotch in Indiana. Our cocktail menu features over one hundred classic cocktails, seasonal house cocktails created by our bar team and an extensive list of spirits, wines and beers.

We are passionate about hospitality and our craft. We put a lot of care in absolutely everything we do! Be prepared to sit back, relax, and enjoy the experience.

We are located at the Harrison Building downtown Fort Wayne. Our back yard is Parkview Field, which gives us the best patio seating around. Go Tin Caps!

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Mary

Dined 2 days ago

Another fabulous dinner at Copper Spoon. We requested Jodi and she took care of us beautifully. The food was spot on and drinks always wow us! Our quiet cozy table overlooking Parkview Field Christmas lights was perfect.

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Marquee at the Landing

4.7

4.7 (686)

$30 and under

American

Fort Wayne

About the restaurant

Marquee at the Landing is an upscale urban bar and restaurant. A chef-driven restaurant concept that follows a scratch kitchen approach using locally sourced products. Situated in Downtown Fort Wayne at the new Landing, the city's Historic City Center, Marquee at the Landing offers a wide variety of menu options serving creative dishes that update on a seasonal basis. Marquee at the Landing will be open 6 days a week for Dinner.

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Dino

Dined 3 days ago

Dinner on a Wednesday night was very good. We had a party of four and everyone enjoyed the meal. Salmon, meatloaf and a vegetarian salad was enjoyed. Getting the check took a bit as the system was down.

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Popular dish

Carrot Cake

Popular dish

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

Popular dish

6oz Beef Tenderloin

BRU Burger Bar - Fort Wayne

4.7

4.7 (26)

$30 and under

American

Fort Wayne

About the restaurant

The hamburger is a quintessential American icon, the people's sandwich, and a favorite for everyone. Paired with a beer, there's nothing better. BRU is our homage to the beloved burger. Our mission is to serve exceptional burgers made from the finest local meats, adorned with the freshest ingredients, and nestled in our freshly baked buns. Cunningham Restaurant Group launched the first BRU Burger Bar in December 2011, and today we proudly operate 14 locations across three states.

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Brittani

Dined on Dec 5, 2024

Everyone was very welcoming. Our server (Jack I believe) was very attentive, knowledgeable and very friendly. Our food was amazing. The food presentation was spot on. The atmosphere was cozy. Overall an amazing experience. I will definitely return soon!

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Experience

Give More to Get More this Holiday Season!

The Gas House

4.5

4.5 (913)

$30 and under

Steak

Fort Wayne

About the restaurant

Conveniently located in the heart of historic Fort Wayne, the Gas House is the place for downtown business people and office workers at lunch hour. The Gas House's casual atmosphere and friendly service also makes it the perfect destination for a leisurely afternoon lunch with friends.

Since 1958, The Gas House has been serving Fort Wayne exceptional food and drinks in a friendly, casual atmosphere, and from steaks and lobster to sandwiches and salads, the Gas House has an option for any taste or appetite. Enjoy your visit in our family dinning areas or come down and relax in the warm, neighborhood atmosphere of the famous Gas House Saloon. Just blocks from uptown attractions, a visit to the Gas House makes a complete evening with a concert or performance at any of Fort Wayne's uptown theaters.

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Steve

Dined 3 days ago

This was our second time here and once again, it didn’t disappoint. We both ordered steak and it was delicious and cooked perfectly. The service was excellent. We will definitely return we we come back to the area.

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