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Shorty's Steakhouse, Garrett, IN

Shorty's Steakhouse

4.6
4.6
70 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
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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2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 9 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, American, Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (260) 357-5665

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    James Morrow

  • Neighborhood

    Garrett

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 70 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Fort Wayne

    Best Overall

  • Fort Wayne

    Best Food

  • Fort Wayne

    Best Service

  • Fort Wayne

    Best Value

  • Fort Wayne

    Good for business meals

  • Fort Wayne

    Good for groups

  • Fort Wayne

    Neighborhood gem

  • Fort Wayne

    Good for special occasions

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  1. YvonneS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    We normally love Shortys, but we felt like we were being rushed even though there were several open tables. Appetizers were excellent. Ribeye was gristly, very disappointing for a $ 50 meal.
  2. Easy

    Indiana

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    Food was alright, not the greatest, not the worst. In my opinion, the ribeye steak was not as good as I would’ve expected for a $50 steak.
  3. WilliamH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Service was excellent, I had a fillet mignon and if I'm being honest, it was dry. Both my granddaughter and grandson said their meals were very good. It was my first time sitting in the dining area and I thought it was loud for the number of people seated.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious, and surprisingly we got it very quick, overall great experience.
  5. JohnM

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    The menu said that the burgers we ordered came on a brioche bun. Ours were on ordinary white buns, small in size, fell apart when picked up, and very dry. Two in my party received the wrong condiments. When making the reservation, noting a special occasion was an option. I checked “birthday” - 2 of them. This was not mentioned by our server. Why list it on the reservation if it is just ignored? This was our 4th visit to Shorty’s and each time it is increasingly disappointing.
  6. Chris

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went on a Wednesday night and my Filet was cooked perfectly.
  7. MichaelP

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Terrific as always. I love this place! Filet with blue cheese and fried Brussel sprouts.
  8. SonjaW

    Indiana

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely best place to get a filet!!!
  9. JillC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Reservations were made… everything was excellent and timely. Waitress Vivian was excellent and made our dinner go well! Can’t wait to go back again! Desert was phenomenal. (Turtle cheesecake)
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as usual! Great food, great service, great atmosphere!
  11. AmandaF

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is amazing! I ordered the crab topped filet, and it was so tender and flavorful. The gouda stuffed crab cakes are also wonderful.
  12. MelissaB

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always amazing food and service! Love supporting local businesses
  13. JohnH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dining experience. The Almond Crusted Haddock was dynamite!
  14. Nelly

    Charleston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Server forget to bring my husband his Coke; he never got the fries he ordered.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    We have been to Shorty’s many times over the past couple years and have had very good food and service and felt the value for what we received was fair. Unfortunately there have been some big changes to the menu and we got caught off guard. My husband and I met some friends for dinner last night and we enjoyed an appetizer and a cocktail before dinner. The flat bread pizza was very tasty and appealing but the bruschetta was nothing more than ordinary toast with a thin slice of tomato. Very disappointing for the price. For our entrees I ordered the ahi Tuna which I have had there before and it has been good. Last night it was underwhelming and very plain. My husband ordered the 6 Ounce filet that was offered as a special of the evening. It was served on Overcooked limp snow peas. The biggest surprise of the evening was when we got our bill…. My husband failed to ask the price of the 6 Ounce filet. It was $60. 10 DOLLARS AN OUNCE. Shorty’s is located in Garrett, a very small town and used to be a good value for the dollar. It appears that is no longer true. Very disappointing!
  16. JodieH

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never had a bad meal at Shorty’s. Brought two out of towner’s tonight and they just loved it. Steaks were prepared perfectly and everything from the drinks to dessert was delicious. Our server was an absolute doll!
  17. SonjaW

    Indiana

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server, Vivian, was fantastic even though they were short staffed and very busy! The whole team there pulled together and got the job done. The manager is very attentive as well. Our meal was absolutely delish!!! One of our absolutely favorite places to dine!
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Our server was extremely friendly and attentive. Everyone enjoyed their food and cocktail. The only comment is the young hostess team were dressed in ripped jeans and hoodies - just didn’t hit with the wait staff who were all dressed in black - it wasn’t a great first impression.
  19. MARYB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service and very reasonably priced.
  20. MitchK

    Indiana

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Excellent food and service
  21. 2dunhmas

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Overall experience was great! Service was spot on food was delicious i highly recommend!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best steak in turkey area, hands down.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience3
    My red snapper was ok nothing spectacular,my friend and I thought it was a bit dry,girlfriends chicken was a little dry,my friends $42 Ribeye wasn’t even a 1/2inch thick,supposed to be Med rare,it was well done,they brought him another,it was also not even a 1/2inch thick cooked ok,well as good as you can do with a good cut of meat so thin,but it was half fat,the people next to us,complained about there steak,and said they didn’t want a replacement!! Desert we all had the peanut butter pie,horrible!
  24. ScottH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to eat. Food was great, will be going back really soon
  25. SonjaW

    Indiana

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Love this restaurant! Great food and great service! Highly recommend!
  26. Kplat

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great. All the employees were friendly.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Ordered Prime rib medium, sent back because it was rare, second time came back medium rare. Ordered 6 Oz fillet and came out perfect. Little disappointed to not be able to eat WITH my date for out Valentines dinner. I would think that a steak place could get prime rib the way you want it. The Filet was perfect but couldn’t enjoy me sides since they were consumed as I waited for a replace my if the fists steak.
  28. ShLG

    Indiana

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Britney provided outstanding service!!
  29. TJefferson

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The Chef’s sides and specials are delightful. Effort goes into each dish, not just the entrees. Every time we’ve visited, wait staff and management have both been excellent.
  30. Jams

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience2
    Pricey but great food. Very noisy & not good atmosphere.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    First off the restaurant was very clean and hospitable. My wife and I ordered our drinks, which were very well made. For an appetizer we had the crab cakes with smoked gouda cheese which was delicious. My wife ordered a filet mignon, baked potato and salad. For myself I had the Delmonico with a baked potato and salad. The only complaint I had with the food was that our baked potato’s were not fully cooked but edible. The steaks were cooked properly unfortunately for the price my of my steak looked more like a breakfast steak. I’m paying $42 for a steak I would want something more than 1/2” thick steak. The other item is the person cooking had a very long beard didn’t like seeing that. I’m sure the individual was clean but really should have had a net on. I would also state that the use of bare hands in the kitchen,even though we’ve done it for years prior to Covid, the use of gloves on the kitchen staff would have been a better presentation for them.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal was perfect and wonderful service well done !JW
  33. SherrieT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never disappoints. Our favorite is the flat bread for an appetizer! I tried the black and blue salmon and it was phenomenal!! We have never been disappointed in whatever we order! And the service and atmosphere is always amazing!! We chose an early dinner on a Thursday afternoon and will be doing that again!
  34. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always love Shorty’s! Great option if you don’t want to drive in to Fort Wayne!
  35. JennaR

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our first visit to Shorty's, but definitely not the last! Excellent food! Excellent service!
  36. Guest

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was great and the service was wonderful.
  37. MatthewK

    Indiana

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always good! Kelly is the best
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great food, best steak we’ve ever had. I enjoyed the crab crusted filet. All of the food was amazing and it waitress was making sure we were taken care of.
  39. JenniferC

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    Unfortunately, I think they were short staffed for wait staff and it was very limited for "check ins" during our meal. Took forever to get a box and our check.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    We weren't impressed this time on our 2nd visit. Shorty's Old Fashion was a cherry cola...missing the bourbon taste. Our gouda crab cakes came out after our salad n lacked any presentation n so did my filet dinner. Food slapped on a white plate w no appeal. My husband's special 20oz med rare prime rib was grilled n looked burnt w the same taste. Looked like a well done Ribeye. We decided not to order dessert to save us from further disappointment.

FAQs

Shorty's Steakhouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (260) 357-5665.

Shorty's Steakhouse is rated 4.6 stars by 70 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Shorty's Steakhouse

127 N Randolph St, Garrett, IN 46738-1137

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Garrett

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, American, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    James Morrow

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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