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Hideout 125
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.9(1,472)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.Marquee at the Landing
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(768)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.
Shorty's Steakhouse
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(304)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!Ruth’s Chris Steak House - Fort Wayne
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.8(1,650)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.
Auburn City Steakhouse
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.7(1,252)Auburn City Steakhouse is a local family owned and operated American Steakhouse featuring slow cooked Prime Rib, steaks, chops, seafood and more.Joseph Decuis
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.6(930)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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- SShannaIndiana •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoIt was our first time visiting this restaurant and we really enjoyed our dinner. There is very little that would change, mainly my own drink choice. The food was well prepared, presented, and portioned. The restaurant was beautiful and fairly quiet.More infoBakerStreetPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Fort Wayne•4.5
- GGordonKansas City / Kansas •3 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoExcellent preparation of Chilean sea bass, great service with appropriate attention and in a great setting... with my style of music!More infoEddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Fort WaynePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Fort Wayne•4.7
- JJamieIndiana •5 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 27, 2025Waiter Brad was wonderful and patient. Food was excellent. Really enjoyed our anniversary dinner.More infoRuth’s Chris Steak House - Fort WaynePrice: Very Expensive• American• Fort Wayne•4.8
- EelaineIndiana •28 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 26, 2025We had a fabulous dinner last night at Proximo! Our service was great. The food exceeded our expectations. My salmon was cooked perfectly and my nieces Street tacos were delicious! Thank you for such a nice experience and great meal.More infoProximoPrice: Expensive• Latin American• Fort Wayne•4.6
- CCarolIndiana •1 review5.0Dined on Jun 24, 2025The food was great - start to finish. And, Noah, our server was excellent!More infoCopper SpoonPrice: Expensive• American• Fort Wayne•4.6
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Fort Wayne, Indiana, is the home of the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, which houses animals like the black swan, Amur leopard, and dingo. Fort Wayne's restaurant scene is eclectic, and there are many family-owned Mexican restaurants where you could have a casual lunch. Try some of the carne a la tampiqueña with rajas and chilaquiles or a bowl of sopa de tortilla served with chips and pico de gallo. Fort Wayne also has many Indian restaurants, where you could try north Indian cuisine such as aloo shimla mirch or mutter ka nimona with imarti for dessert. Fort Wayne also has many American comfort food restaurants in the downtown area, with options like beer-battered fried fish fillets.
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Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in Fort Wayne include Paula's on Main, Ruth’s Chris Steak House - Fort Wayne and Hideout 125
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Fort Wayne are Marquee at the Landing, Ruth’s Chris Steak House - Fort Wayne and Paula's on Main
Bottomless brunch in Fort Wayne is available at Proximo, Hideout 125 and Granite City Food & Brewery - Fort Wayne
The most romantic restaurant in Fort Wayne is Ruth’s Chris Steak House - Fort Wayne
Restaurants in Fort Wayne with a great view include Auburn City Steakhouse, Proximo and Marquee at the Landing