The service was amazing. The fish was super delicious. I got the catfish and I have to say it was…read morealmost as good as my mom's and she was from the south and that catfish was flaky and served up hot and crispy. Also, the staff were so nice.

This was my first experience with Hawkins. I found the two operators to be very friendly and…read morecustomer focused. You can tell that Hawkins has a mission to share Jesus while they serve you fish. I admire them for putting their faith forward and in action. Cooking fish on site is not a fast process. So they were apologist about the long wait. The truck is very clean and in good repair. The menu is rather small but has enough options to satisfy. On this occasion we ordered the white fish and perch baskets along with fried okra and fried green beans. I really like fried okra as I was born in the south. The breading was nice. The thickness was just right but it didn't have much taste. It wasn't greasy which was good! The okra pieces were small. It's hard to have fresh okra. These pieces were probably frozen as I miss the rich taste of a large-moist piece of okra. The green beans were a lot like the okra. They are unique and mildly greasy. The breading didn't have much taste and the green bean lacked that fresh moist snap I would prefer. The French fries that came with the baskets were good. They were crisp, medium cut and mildly greasy. Hawkins provided too little ketchup for the fries while providing a large packet of ranch for the beans and okra. Both the fish baskets were good. The breading had a slight spice flavoring. Some of the fish has a little stronger salt taste than I expected as most pieces did not. The fish was fresh and didn't taste/smell fishy. The fish flaked off in firm and small pieces - nicely done without too much of a grease flavor. I have to admit that I was disappointed when they handed me a couple small packets of tarter sauce. I love fish with my tarter sauce. This sauce packet was very bland and didn't do anything to help me enjoy the fish more.

Trolley is consistently in the 4-5 star range. Had lunch today with our daughter who ordered their…read moregrilled shrimp (6 large crustaceans) with their spicy Diablo sauce (pictured). Came with a creamy rice pilaf. She added their great salad bar for a complete and filling lunch! Our server was Jenn C, and she could not have been better! Prompt, attentive, radiant smile, efficient, and added to the welcoming ambiance of Trolley. I had their French Onion soup which is some of the best in town. Brothy (not thickened), full of flavor, delicious. I always get it with no bread or croutons and it still arrives at the table hot and layered with melted Swiss. A fav! I also had the tuna sashimi appetizer (pictured) as my entree, which they present beautifully! All in all, a great place for lunch (or dinner) w/friends or loved ones!

We went to the Trolley Bar to have the salad bar tonight, but for the first time in my 40 - odd…read moreyears of paying my own way at a restaurant, I suggested we drink our beers and leave without eating, even though we had ordered the salad bar and a French Onion soup. The reason(s)? Let me explain in detail: The restaurant was practically empty at 6 pm on a Sunday night (not a good sign); we were seated at a 4 top about parallel with the bar, where we observed a waitress chowing down on a piece of cheesecake at the bar, not 10 feet from us (she left the rest to come back to later). No one wants to see staff eating or drinking and then preparing or serving food. We ordered a salad bar each, at $17.99 per person, and my wife added on a French Onion soup. I went to the washroom and saw that they had 2 containers of soap (that were supposed to be in wall - mount dispensers) on either side of the sink. However, only the one on the right actually worked. I turned to leave, and saw that the toilet paper was sitting on top of the hand bar, instead of the holder, which appeared to be missing a piece. By the door, they have a baby changing table with various cleaning items underneath (not a huge deal, but no one wants to see the inside of a custodian's closet). I returned from the washroom and we subsequently approached the salad bar, only to find about 6 plates, and a few scraps of burnt (rusty) lettuce in each of the three bowls. I said to my wife, "I'm sorry, I'm not eating this. Let's go somewhere else." I waived the waitress over, who dropped off some bread that looked like it was a week old and had been deep fried, and told her that we would pay for our beers and leave. I told her that the salad bar lettuce was burnt, and we weren't going to eat it. As we finished our beers, the manager came over and said he heard that we had issues with the salad bar. I asked him if he had a moment, and we walked over to the salad bar, where they had refilled one bowl of lettuce. I picked up a piece of rusty lettuce from another, smaller bowl, and explained that the big bowl had the same burnt lettuce in it. I also showed him the pictures of the washroom, and explained, for context, that I am a certified executive chef. The manager was so apologetic that he even took the salad bar off of our bill...which was generous considering we hadn't eaten one bit of it. All in all, he was patronizing and unapologetic, which was extremely disappointing considering I was very respectful and was actually trying to help the Trolley Bar to not lose more customers (which, as a 40 year veteran of the hospitality industry, is my duty). The ONLY reason I gave one star (other than that it's not possible to give 0 stars) is that the beer glasses were cold. Other than that, we will never return, even though we have had 3 - 4 good meals there in the past. Good luck in the future. I would suggest implementing a staff training plan as soon as possible.

It certainly isn't really meant for a dine-in experience - just a few tables. I had the Philly…read moreChicken and my wife had the Italian beef. Both entrees were fine. Also decent fries (as long as they're hot). The lemonade (which is supposed to be famous or something) was a little disappointing. Was billed as "frozen lemonade" but was just lemonade poured over crushed ice. That would be somewhat forgivable except it lacked the desired tarrtness of a good lemonade. Mostly sugar water that smelled somewhat as lemon. They do have a vast menu reminiscent somewhat of King's Gyros. Something for everyone.

If I could give zero stars I certainly would. My son and I ordered chicken dinners here last…read moreFriday, 4-5-24. I ate one piece of mine and he ate all of his. My son woke Saturday in the middle of the night and has been unwell since. I won't be back.

brooke! my favorite, the sweetest! thank you for the best service ever! so attentive, so kind, and…read morethe most lovable energy.

This is what all the other scratch kitchens were trying to be…read more Bubba's Smash Burger - Fantastic burger. Perfectly cooked. Bubba's burger sauce is great. 5/5 stars. Shotgun Shrimp Po'Boy - This is the best item on the menu, and it's a must get. The shrimp is lightly breaded, and their shotgun sauce is sweet, savory, and a little spicy. 5/5 stars. Bubba's Lasagna - Everything you wanted the lasagna to be. Not greasy, good flavor, and the focaccia bread is artisan quality. 5/5 stars. Salmon - Good portion size but overcooked and dry. The garden rice was delicious, and the side of broccoli is steamed with garlic. 2/5 stars, mostly for the good sides. Creamy Chipotle Pasta - Very spicy and delicious. It's almost perfect but there's just something missing. 4.5/5 stars. Side Salad - If you don't like salad, this one will change your mind. Just get a side salad, cause it's pretty big. I attempted to recreate this at home, but it didn't come close. 5/5 stars. Spicy Italian Pizza - This one was forgettable. I don't remember a whole lot about it. I'd skip pizzas here. There's much, much better food on the menu. 3/5 stars. Blackberry Lemonade - I've tried the blue lemonade and the mango lemonade, but they both suck compared to the blackberry flavor. Just get the blackberry, and you'll be happy. 5/5 stars. We've been here 3 times. Every time the service is great, and the place is a bit loud cause the place is usually packed. No weird dances like Texas Roadhouse, but you won't miss it. Plenty of TVs to try and find something decent to watch. Go here, you won't be disappointed. Highly recommend.

I visited The Deck for my first time recently and was very pleasantly surprised. I'm sure most go…read morefor the Waterfront atmosphere but the food and drink options were really good, reasonably priced, and all the meals I saw around me looked great as well. I'll be back!

Great views and ambiance just off downtown. Parking can be a bit confusing as a first time visitor…read morenot realizing it's attached to the next door restaurant, but just an fyi. Food was great, highly recommend the tater tots! Service was quick and responsive, but the drink menu did not have prices on it, which was a bit disappointing. Overall, a pretty great experience.

If you are looking for an amazing seafood experience, you can't go wrong with Paula's on Main. It…read morehas an amazing vibe, incredible tasting (and fresh) seafood, and a thoughtful staff. We had a fantastic meal with a small group of friends. The staff was really helpful picking entrees and keeping the drinks full. I would definitely recommend the Sampler Platter, Walleye or Salmon. Everyone also raved about the Appetizer Tower and the Clam Chowder. We would definitely eat here again any time we had a chance. Joe (the owner) was really involved and spent time talking to the guests, you can tell he is engaged and passionate about Paula's.

Visiting from Bay Area in CA. Outstanding seafood and sides. Amazing tastes, fabulous waitress and…read moremanager. We had the BEST clam chowder and key lime pie. Every entree was exceptional. Blackened swordfish, jambalaya, Thai grouper , seafood combo and crab cakes! If you're in FT Wayne IN it's a must stop.

If we could give CHOPS 4 and 1/2 stars, we would. We have always loved the 5-star food, service,…read moreand atmosphere at this lovely local restaurant. Tonights experience was not quite what we've come to expect. We were greeted and warmly welcomed by the hostess. Seated promptly. Love the modern decor and atmosphere, especially with its' open kitchen! Our server was very friendly. Took about 20 minutes to get the beverages we ordered, but an apology was offered, and everything was delivered to our table promptly thereafter, and with a genuine smile. She was actually EXCELLENT, and acted as though it was a pleasure to serve us! French Onion Soup is one of the best in this area. Broth is complex and delicious. Authentic! So good, forgot to take a pic until it was nearly gone! Entrees came w/choice of salad. We both chose the never-disappointing house chopped salad. Hubby got the NY Strip, perfectly grilled, accompanied by fabulous herb-roasted baby potatoes (highly recommend!) and fresh green beans. I chose the hangar steak with herb-cheesy mashed potato and asparagus sides. Steak was exactly as ordered! Asparagus was surprisingly very thin, dry, and not of the usual CHOPS quality we've come to expect. Happened to be hubby's BD, and he was treated to a moist, chocolaty brownie sundae (candle and all!). Overall a great evening, just a couple of glitches that made us take away 1/2 star...BUT! We definitely will be back to this favorite dining location!

I've been coming to Chops for 20 years. Sadly what had been a top choice has gradually fallen to…read moreavoidance. The food remains great, the service is good, the problem is there is no pride in keeping the public areas clean. A few months ago it was the amount in dust on the bar shelves. Several times the entry door and floor was obviously not cleaned for more than a day. Friday I booked a business lunch and at noon, the floors hadn't been cleaned from the previous business day. The men's room was dirty. It makes me wonder how clean the kitchen is , if there is no pride taken in the presentation of the other areas of the restaurant. I'm okay with the exception, but now it is common not to expect a clean environment at Chops. Outside of an occasional carryout, my dine-in is most likely done.

Trying to get some more roughage in my diet! So where to find some here in the Fort?…read more Maybe some beans or cabbage? Maybe Jamaican food? My old trusty Yelp app will guide us! So here we are at Pepper and Spice for lunch! It is a bright and clean space that is colorfully decorated! The owner "Sanchez" has a great smile and a personality to match. There or only seating for about 15 but when we visited there was plenty of room. We ordered goat curry, cabbage and rice and peas. (Rice and beans if you are not in Jamaica.) Everything was delicious! The goat was so good we found or selves almost licking the plate (the styrofoam containers). Everything here is minimalist with plastic utensils, etc. We will be back soon to try the brown chicken, jerk chicken and oxtail. I am encouraging you all to get out of your comfort zone and try the taste of the islands!

Had a gathering serving about 10 people and ordered catering ahead of time. Service was prompt and…read moreready at the time requested. Food was delicious and multiple people provided great feedback. Ordered a pan of jerk chicken, rice, and cabbage. It came with the gravy on the side along with a side of hot sauce. I had eaten here before in the past and really enjoyed the food. The place is small to dine in. I would recommend to someone else.