Best restaurants near me in Van Wert, OH

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1. The James Watson House

4.4

Awesome(19)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Columbus

Booked 4 times today

Beautifully renovated historical building with a modern feel in Celina, OH. Scratch kitchen featuring steaks, seafood, and other new American style cuisine. Incredible handcrafted cocktails, craft beers, and extensive wine list in a gorgeous space will top off your unique experience at The James Watson House.

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2. Ruth’s Chris Steak House - Fort Wayne

4.7

Exceptional(1502)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Fort Wayne

Booked 23 times today

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 and Electric Works, 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.

3. Proximo

4.7

Exceptional(1472)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Fort Wayne

Booked 17 times today

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.

4. BakerStreet

4.6

Exceptional(4070)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Fort Wayne

Booked 22 times today

BakerStreet is a locally owned establishment that prides itself on personalized service. An upscale, elegant decor complements the polished, casual attitude. Steaks are the specialty at BakerStreet. Whether traditional and classic, or edgy and gourmet, all the bases are covered. Fresh seafood features are added weekly to the favorites on the menu. Even the vegetarian will find something special at BakerStreet. BakerStreet's dessert offerings will bring the perfect finish to your dining experience. BakerStreet offers a diverse wine list, with many half bottles and “by the glass” options, and an extensive craft beer list! Come in and enjoy! Don’t forget to ask about the private party rooms.

5. Hideout 125

4.9

Exceptional(1347)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Fort Wayne

Booked 14 times today

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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6. Sweetwater Chophouse

4.7

Exceptional(1160)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Defiance

Booked 9 times today

We Are Open for Lunch Daily at 11am (reservations not taken for lunch Please call for Large Party Lunch Reservations)Sweetwater Chophouse, Fired Stone Tavern & 4kd Crick Brewery are located on Eagle Rock Golf Club. Open to the public 7 days a week. This is the spot for celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, company parties or if you are just in the mood to come out to enjoy a mouth-watering meal and amazing signature drinks. The focus for Executive Chef Aaron Weible is to maintain a scratch kitchen. Preparing everything daily from sauces to breads. Utilizing local area farmers for fresh vegetables and using our on-site herb garden. We take great pride in providing each of our guests a WOWing experience.

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

4.8

Exceptional(2274)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Fort Wayne

Booked 8 times today

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.

8. Copper Spoon

4.8

Exceptional(460)

Price: Expensive

• American • Fort Wayne

Booked 7 times today

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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9. Granite City Food & Brewery - Fort Wayne

4.6

Exceptional(435)

Price: Moderate

• American • Fort Wayne

Booked 4 times today

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.

10. Paula's on Main

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4.7

Exceptional(13)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Fort Wayne

Booked 11 times today

Paula's on Main, in Fort Wayne, is a contemporary and elegant restaurant serving fresh seafood with delectable preparations in its casual and relaxing eatery. The boursin cheese medallion with crostini and raspberry chipotle sauce and the beer-steamed and seasoned peel-n-eat shrimp with cocktail sauce make tantalizing starter options. Some of Paula's on Main's specialty entrée dishes include the crab-stuffed whitefish with dill-caper hollandaise, the Thai tilapia in a crispy sesame crust with a Thai-spiced tartar sauce, the Alaskan king crab legs with drawn butter and the blackened salmon topped with a bleu cheese glaze, all made even better paired with wine. Handhelds like the Baja fish tacos and tilapia fish sandwich with jalapeno tartar make great casual options.Not in the mood for seafood? Paula's on Main also has plenty of dishes for landlubbers, such as the tournedoes Louis Armstrong filet medallions and the orange almond chicken.