Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Fort Wayne

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Papa Vino's - Warsaw Italian Kitchen

4.6

4.6 (63)

$30 and under

Italian

Winona Lake - Warsaw

About the restaurant

Experience matters. That's why the general managers at each of our locations are seasoned in both the restuarant and Italian dining industries. Together, our core management team boasts 70+ years of restaurant involvement. They know what it means to serve you well and run a business with pride. Quality Dining, Inc. owns and operates two Papa Vino’s Italian Kitchen restaurants providing authentic Italian fare, including the Salmone Limone, Chicken Marsala and the signature Sizzlelini®. At Papa Vino’s, it is always Unmistakably Italian, Unbelievably Good.

Top review

TeresaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Table of 5. Chicken scallopini, eggplant parmigiana, chicken piccata and lasagna. Everyone loved their food except for the lasagna. It was horrible. We’ve ordered it before and it has been delicious. This time, it was like it had been leftover from the weekend and had been topped with fresh meat sauce.

The Gas House

4.6

4.6 (946)

$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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Heidi

Dined 7 days ago

this is a must visit! downtown atmosphere. great food and service!

Hideout 125

4.9

4.9 (1471)

$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.

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Nan

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

We have been going to Hideout 125 as it is one of our favorite restaurants for years now. This was our first experience at the new location. Our booth was located in the bar area, but back behind the bar so it wasn't appealing to just see the back of the bar and all the bottles, etc. The temperature was uncomfortably warm. We heard other patrons complaining as well. By the time our dinner arrived, we had gotten too warm. We took a few bites then asked our waitress to box the rest to go. Although the new building was aesthetically nice, we prefer the old Hideout better.

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4.8

4.8 (303)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Garrett

About the restaurant

Shorty's Steakhouse is a unique dining experience. Established more than 20 years ago, along the historic Randolph Street in downtown Garrett, Indiana. Shorty's Executive Head Chef James Morrow has created & curated our menu over 10 years, carefully straddling the line of fine steakhouse dining, with small-town Indiana fare.

We are located in Garrett, Indiana, 10 minutes from the historic Auburn downtown and the ACD museum. Also, 20 minutes north of Fort Wayne, Indiana, 15 minutes from Kendallville, Indiana and 25 minutes south of Angola, Indiana. We love that we bring all these communities together at Shorty's.

Shorty's is proud to offer bar seating, family room seating and an outdoor patio we completed last year.
We are laid-back and believe our guests' enjoy the incredible service & food without having to "dress-up".
We embrace the great and growing community of Garrett, Indiana and love that we can share amazing cuisine in an unexpected location.

See you soon!

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Tom

Dined 5 days ago

Great place to meet friends for a great meal. Always good service.

BRU Burger Bar - Fort Wayne

4.9

4.9 (50)

$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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Camille

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

We had such a great experience! Our food was fast and fantastic. Our server Zach was great and funny! My nephew loved the coloring pages too! Will definitely be back.

Marquee at the Landing

4.8

4.8 (767)

$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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Korinn

Dined 7 days ago

We can here to celebrate a couple of birthdays.the food was delicious, the service was top tier and the atmosphere was delightful!

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Popular dish

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

Ruth’s Chris Steak House - Fort Wayne

4.8

4.8 (1650)

$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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Jamie

Dined 6 days ago

Waiter Brad was wonderful and patient. Food was excellent. Really enjoyed our anniversary dinner.

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Granite City Food & Brewery - Fort Wayne

4.4

4.4 (493)

$30 and under

American

Fort Wayne

About the restaurant

With its warm, inviting, and modern design, Granite City Food & Brewery’s expansive interior features a spacious and comfortable dining room, four-sided modern, full-service bar, as well as an outdoor patio. The on-site brewery, with award-winning hand-crafted micro-brews, is visible from the main dining and bar areas. The restaurant also showcases an open kitchen featuring chef developed, handcrafted made-from-scratch cuisine, including innovative signature entrees, flatbreads and more.

Granite City Food & Brewery’s signature brews, which are made on-site, include The Duke (Pale Ale), The Bennie (Bock), The Northern (American Style Light Lager) and The Stout. Seasonal brews are featured throughout the year.

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sandie

Dined on Jun 1, 2025

We enjoyed ourselves. Great place. Will return soon .

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Experience

Lawless Brunch Buffet

Auburn City Steakhouse

4.7

4.7 (1252)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Fort Wayne

About the restaurant

Auburn City Steakhouse is a local family owned and operated American Steakhouse featuring slow cooked Prime Rib, steaks, chops, seafood and more.

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Todd

Dined 6 days ago

The filet mignon was perfect and matched well with crab cakes. My brother said best baked potato ever. We also loved the French onion soup / upcharge is definitely worth it ! Our server Chloe was awesome. We will definitely come back!!

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Popular dish

Prime Rib Sandwich

Hoppy Gnome

4.4

4.4 (554)

$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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MVIP

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Our food was excellent with great service. We were impressed how kind servers were for a large group of persons with disabilities. Warmed my heart! Nice bar selections with great hand helds that are especially nice!

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