Black Dog Pub (Covington Rd, Fort Wayne) - community bar with good food and charm…read more First time visiting the Black Dog Pub. I've avoided trying them because I'd heard they were always busy and had long wait times. On this occasion we had no wait even though they were really busy. I'm really glad we gave the Black Dog Pub a try. Black Dog is located in a strip mall at the Coventry Plaza. Parking can be deceiving - if the front lot is full then park out back. There is a small outdoor eating area which you will encounter as you go inside. The Pub has an inviting but small bar located right at the entrance. The restaurant will only seat about 50 dinners inside. The four person table is very small. Not much room for 4 water glasses, 4 drinks, 1 appetizer dish and four entrees - actually painfully small. On this night the outside temp was 90 degrees. The kitchen wouldn't make pizzas, calzones or grill wings when it is this hot (safety reasons). The team here was very friendly and helpful. They really hustled, kept the refills coming and served us well!! The menu is fairly large - salads, burgers, pizza, sausage rolls/calzones, sandwiches, subs and wraps. Something for everyone. All items seemed reasonably priced...and the ones we tried were delicious! Here is a run down of the food items we ordered: -Onion Rings: Black Dog says these are the "Best in Town". I'd say they were really good and worth a try! They start with a thick piece of onion and hand batter it with a very thick coating. Not too oily. Not much added flavor in the breading. Just an outstanding onion ring! -Side House salad: nice sized salad with a variety of side vegetables and cheese. Everything was fresh and tasty. -Cole Slaw: "Our signature Cole Slaw" better be good! The slaw has medium sized cabbage and carrot pieces bathed in a very light mayo sauce. The dish is slightly sweet with a little added seasoning. It comes off refreshing and cool yo taste. I really liked this signature dish. -Sweet Chili Chicken wrap: my wife had the wrap. The chicken was moist and tender. The char broiling gives it an added flavor coupled with a very mild sweet chili sauce. No strong after taste kick. She really liked the delicious wrap. -8 piece jumbo wings: on the appetizer section of the menu for $11.50. In the 8 order...there were probably more large to medium sized wings than jumbo wings. My teriyaki wings were lightly fried such that the skins only had a small amount of crisp. The inside was thoroughly cooked - no pink. Unfortunately, they might have been a little over cooked as they were solid white and a little tough/dry. The teriyaki sauce was thinner in consistency. They dipped the wing in a healthy amount of sauce. Much of it pooled in the bottom of the basket. It had a decently dark and bold teriyaki flavor with no spicy after kick.

I have been here once for lunch and once for dinner. A little slow but the food was great both…read moretimes.

Dash In - historic downtown breakfast or lunch option…read more First off...Dash In won't appeal to everyone. The prices are a bit high compared to other places with similar food items. Parking may be a challenge depending on the time of day. And the dinning area is small. Dash In has been a downtown Fort Wayne eatery option for many years. They are located on Calhoun Street next to Pint & Slice and a couple blocks south of the court house. This restaurant has retained the vintage building feel. The interior brick and wood work are very attractive to go along with the more modern decor. The bar is very attractive. They have a very small street level outside patio if that is your preference. The shop is very small. I'm guessing the bar seats about 10 people. The main dinning area probably seats about 40. The team here is very friendly and welcoming. They hustle to serve. We went on a late Sunday afternoon and didn't not have to wait. I don't think they take reservations. There are lots of people coming and going with carry out orders. Today we had no problem finding a street parking spot. There is a parking garage nearby if no street spots are available. The menu is actually fairly broad. They have a special brunch menu along with a breakfast all day menu. There were several sandwiches and wraps available. A couple salads too. The coffee and alcoholic drink menus were very large. We didn't have either of these products this time so I can't give you any feedback on them. They have a special soup du jour and deli side selection. Today it was a mushroom arugula soup and caprese salad side. My wife loves breakfast and ordered a make-to-order omelette with a side of grilled vegetables. She really liked the light tasting eggs and fresh tasting vegetables. The tomato bisque soup is one of their staples. It is delicious and would be great with a grilled cheese sandwich from the menu. The soup was smooth and creamy. It had a gentle tomato flavor along with a more predominant milk/cream base. The soup surprisingly has a stronger spicy after taste - still outstandingly delicious! The side salad is very simple. It has a combination of fresh spring mix lettuce along with a minimal amount of onion, cheese and red pepper. The honey mustard dressing was smooth, creamy, thick and a bit spicy. It was mild on the honey/sweet taste while stronger on the mustard accent. The Italian panini sandwich was very good. The ciabatta bread was slightly grilled with a firmer exterior but not crunchy. The bread had a very freshly baked taste. The sandwich had a high quality tasting ham, pepperoni, salami and provolone cheese. The meats weren't piled high...but enough to get the flavor from each. The grilled onions and banana peppers gave the sandwich a nice zing. The pleasant aioli sauce moistened the sandwich and blended the spicy meats with the zippy onions and banana peppers. Overall the food quality was excellent yet a bit more costly than you might expect. The service was spot on and helped make it a pleasant dinning experience. The older building design, if you like that, adds to the overall experience. Give them a try!

Food was excellent, but we went on a Friday morning and there was only one server-- she was very…read morefriendly and apologetic but it took over 45 minutes to get coffees and over an hour for the food. Don't go if you're in a hurry. The biscuit was fabulous though.

Excellent carry out experience! We were staying in a nearby hotel and thought Italian sounded…read moregood. After travel we didn't feel like dining in so we placed an order for carry out on their website. The menu is extensive! Definitely something to please everyone. Our order was ready at the quoted time. Employees were friendly at the carryout counter. We had ordered a few different pasta entrées and breadsticks. I had the backed manicotti with cheese and herbs, and it was excellent. Servings were large, enough for two to share or two meals. My friend enjoyed spaghetti with marina sauce and meatballs. I will definitely return to try some other entrées, and would like to dine in next time as the restaurant was attractive and comfortable.

We have always frequented the Washington Center Rd location and have loved it. We had heard great…read morethings about the Illinois Rd location, so we thought we'd give it a go. It's located in a strip mall that looks a bit run down. But once you enter the outside door, everything changes. This location has a more intimate vibe to it. Lower lighting and a quieter mood. We were seated in the bar area but it was quiet since it was middle of the day and the bar was empty. Our server, Linda, did something I've never had happen before. She asked our names and proceeded to address us by them the entire visit. She had a great personality and made for a great experience. I'm a huge Mama Daphne fan as is my husband. But we wanted something different. We ordered bosco sticks for the app and husband ordered the spicy Italian meat calzone and I opted for the Papa Petro, a flatbread sandwich with pesto mayo and several Italian meats. We were impressed with both but the Papa Petro won out. Very tasty. Mama Daphne has some competition now. This location is the only location that doesn't serve pizza. They defer to the Marco's pizza location two doors down. So if you want pizza at Salvatori's, skip this location. Otherwise, I'd definitely recommend! Will be back!

Fabulous food. Cute ambiance. Lackluster service…read more Had a solo reservation for weeknight dinner and when the hostess attempted to seat me at one of the half booth two tops tucked against the wall, the server motioned for me to be seated at a four top table in the primary entrance to the dining room. Ugh. Thankfully the hostess honored my request to sit at the original half booth. The server was perfunctory and checked on me minimally. So I sat for a while before ordering. My cocktails and food was brought out by others. However, she did retroactively add my Cunningham points when I forgot to advise her I was rewards member. The cocktails were sensational. I really loved the Act One and the Flasback was also good. The wedge salad was delightful, if slightly overdressed. The beef tenderloin with blue cheese was tender and cooked perfectly to temp. I enjoyed every scrumptious bite.

We were just here on Mother's Day and had a wonderful meal. Even with the busy holiday, our…read morewaitress was top-notch. She was able to take our order just from memory. She made sure that the water was filled and that the food was perfect. I can't stay enough how amazing the food is. I feel that it is on par with the nearby farm table restaurant. The food is cooked to perfection and also uses many tasty ingredients. All the food seems to be cooked from scratch. One of the most underrated restaurants and likely a top contender for best restaurant now in Fort Wayne.

Such a charming little diner connected to a shop. It has that cozy small town feel, with friendly…read moreservice and good food.

I really like the Diner Vibe - I believe in supporting local as much as possible. They have some…read moreamazing Specials and the desserts are over the top. The service has always been fabulous. If I want to find fault with ANY PLACE you can. I always prefer to tell management than Broadcast it on Social Media. I have NO COMPLAINTS with The Kitchen. I highly recommend it to my Friends and Family.

Pasta di Guy is located in Electric Works right at the front of the facility. It is small but neat…read moreand clean and bright and cheery. The staff here was very friendly and helpful for us first timers. pasta di Guy is a step up from mall food and a step below an Italian dine in restaurant that specializes in Italian food. It's not Fazoli's...but it's not Casa's, Ziano's or Salvatori's either. We started with the breadsticks. You basically get two 6" sticks for $2. The bread was soft on the inside and has a slight crunch/crisp on the outside. There was a slight butter and garlic taste to the outside. Overall...okay. Only six inches of breadstick left you wanting more. My wife really liked her Caprese Wrap. This mirrored the Caprese salad quite a bit. The salad was fresh with plenty of arugula. The balsamic vinegar drizzle was very tasty - dark and rich. The tomatoes were foreshadowing like the cheese and lettuce. The cheese had a nice mild taste but I found it very difficult to cut. The salad bowl shape makes it difficult to eat the beautifully presented cheese, tomatoes and drizzle without cutting them into pieces. I had the spaghetti and meatballs. I love spaghetti and meatballs and get this about every where I go. This entree ran about $13 for a medium portion of pasta. There were five small meatballs in the dish. I found the pasta to be perfectly cooked. Easily cut with the plastic knife and tasty. There was not enough marinara sauce to accent the dish. It was thin in volume and made it difficult to bring out good Italian flavors. There wasn't enough Parmesan cheese to give the sauce some added flavor. However they will give you as many packets of cheese as you like. The meatballs were moist and cooked about right to give them some firmness. They weren't out of the Hormel meatball bag...however they didn't have much spice to give it more flavor. I was pleased that I could cut them into lots of pieces and have a bit of meatball with most bits of pasta.

Pasta Di Guy is a wonderful addition to Electric Works. The staff were so kind and the area was…read morevery clean. We had the Chefs Pasta with Vodka sauce and Italian sausage. The homemade noodles were a highlight and the sauce was one of a kind. You cannot go wrong with this dish or trying this spot.

We have been to SOLBIRD several times and the food is always excellent! This is definitely not your…read moreordinary Mexican cuisine--and I mean that in the best possible way. The menu is creative and unique, with fun twists and bold flavors that make it stand out from other Mexican/Tex-Mex restaurants in the area. Everything we've tried has been flavorful, fresh, and delicious. The service has also always been great. Everyone is friendly, attentive, and makes you feel welcome. If you're looking for something a little different with great food, great service, and a fun atmosphere, SOLBIRD is absolutely worth checking out. We'll definitely keep coming back!

Yesterday, while in Fort Wayne, I decided to find someplace new to eat. I usually look for smaller,…read morehole-in-the-wall type places because they often have some of the most unique and delicious food. After a bit of a Google search, I settled on SOLBIRD Kitchen & Tap at 1824 W. Dupont Rd. I arrived right at 4:00 p.m. and initially had the restaurant to myself, which always makes me a little nervous. My concerns quickly disappeared, though, as others began filtering in. My waiter, Derek, was amazing. He was friendly and outgoing and immediately made me feel welcomed. His enthusiasm for the food was evident as he explained the menu and answered my questions. I started with a blueberry-pineapple margarita, a combination I don't think I've ever had before. It had a nice tartness that really brought out both flavors, although it is definitely on the sweeter side. While I waited, Derek brought me a sample of their homemade tortilla chips with house seasoning. The chips were fresh and crisp, but the seasoning was what really got my attention. I swear I detected a hint of mango that made me feel as though I should be sitting on a Caribbean beach instead of along Dupont Road. I ordered the Texican and Korean Beef tacos. The Texican had a wonderful Tex-Mex flavor with just enough heat without leaving one scalded. The Korean Beef was phenomenal, with marinated beef, quick kimchi, cilantro and green onion on a soft homemade corn tortilla. I'm sure the look of satisfaction was apparent to everyone seated near me. I honestly couldn't tell you which taco I enjoyed more. The restaurant was bright, fresh, clean and inviting. Between the terrific food and Derek's outstanding service, I'm very glad my Google search led me to SOLBIRD. If you enjoy getting away from the familiar chains and trying someplace a little different, give them a try. I know I'll be back.

This place was so cool! I love hometown/dive bar type places and this one fit the bill! I was…read morereally looking forward to trying their wings since that was what they are apparently known for but apparently they had a huge night on Tuesday and ran out of wings. However we decided to stay and try something else on the menu. The burger was fabulous...had bacon and brisket mixed in with the beef...holy cow delicious! Try the potato kegs too...tater tots with bacon and cheese inside them! The workers were funny and talkative and helpful about deciding what to try since they were out of wings! Hope to give this place another try and comment on the wings!

I was a bit intimidated when I first showed up the wing night. Because I have never been there…read morebefore. The door guy said there was no more seating available. I went back and said that I would wait for a table to open up. He took my number and I waited in my warm car. He text me when a table was ready. Everyone was so nice including the other customers. The wings were awesome. Best I ever had. The waitress. Was funny and accommodating. There is parking available on the side of the building and in front of the building. Customers were friendly and respectful. Had some nice conversations. Yes I do recommend this place.