Big Eyed Fish on Wells Street - when you have a craving for Fish & Stroh style fish and tarter sauce Yes, I know that I could go to Stroh to get this old time flavor. However, Big Eyed Fish is pretty good fish in its own right, local...and flavored like the taste I remember from the past. We visited the Big Eyed Fish location on Well's street. They have an express shop located on Huegenard Road and another dine in location at Leo Crossing. This location has been in service since 2003. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It has a nice diner feel with super friendly service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You can find parking on the street or in the lot behind the store. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside is rather large and works well for parties up to about 8 diners.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is a small bar and TV's if that is your thing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They also have a big and varied menu including breakfast items. Here is a run down of the food items: -Fried Fish: the white fish fillet is thin and fried with a thin breading. The fish is moist and tender. It will flake apart with a fork or by hand. The breading has a slight amount of seasoning and isn't very oily to taste. It has a taste similar to the Fish & Stroh style if you are familiar with that. The fillets are not very filling. For an extra $3...I went with the all you can eat option. Delicious fish! -Tarter Sauce: I love tarter sauce. In fact I might order fish to go with my tarter sauce - lol. This mayo based sauce is reasonably thick, somewhat sweet and has a hint of pickle flavoring. It's creamy and makes a perfect complement to the fried fish flavor. -Baked Beans: this side really surprised me. The bean is small and contained hamburger pieces. The sauce had a slight BBQ flavor but not enough to classify it as a BBQ baked bean dish. The meat flavor was a nice add to the smooth tomato spiced sauce. Delicious!! -Cole Slaw: I kind of use KFC as the standard for Cole Slaw. This is very similar. The slaw pieces are cut very small with only one kind of slaw. Seemingly no additives - just slaw. The sauce is mayo based, a bit more sweet along with a hint of vinegar. I loved this side too! -Hush Puppies: these balls are pretty small in diameter. The inside is very modista and sweet with that southern style corn bread taste. The outside is thicker, a bit oily to taste and has a mild corn bread taste/texture. These are probably some of the best hush puppies I've had in my southern raised life. read more

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So good since we've lost Famous Fish of Stroh this is easily the best fish in town! Always good and the onion rings

i'm ashamed to say that I have to even give this place a star to leave a review but the were the rudest people I've ever met in my life. The girl at the counter was refusing to make the DoorDash order that I needed to deliver despite the customer as well as myself stating that a different Dasher had picked up the order and canceled prior to delivering yet they still refused to make the order. Do not recommend this place for anyone! read more

Food was exceptional! Service was outstanding!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was fantastic![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would definitely come back and definitely recommend to anyone! read more

The service was great here. The fish was good but it was really greasy, but we loved the Cole slaw. Would have enjoyed it more if they had a liquor license. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor and restaurant were clean and we had everything we needed at the table.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]It's in a convenient location with plenty of seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The waitress was friendly. However, the salad was a letdown and the bread was just okay. The fish was tasty, but it came out cold. I was looking forward to a Miller Lite, but it wasn't available on tap. The ranch dressing was a disappointment and didn't taste or taste like ranch. On the bright side, the clam trips were great. read more

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Husband wanted fish. This is our "go to" for fish. I was hungry for a burger. They gave both of the best imo.. There burgers are cooked to perfection. Still juicy and full of flavor. Just some cheese , onion n mayo. Delicious. Their cook knows how to make the best burger vI ever had. Oh and can't forget those crispy yummy fries. That being said both were better then the nasty crap I got at Burger-Fi at Jefferson Point on Monday. And cheaper too. You want great fish and the best 1/2 pounder burger go to Big Eyed Fish on Wells Street. Great cook and wait staff. Kind and friendly. Will always go there. read more

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My favorite fish spot in Fort Wayne. Bring home a pound of fish, box of fries, and I pint of tartar sauce and suddenly I'm everyone's favorite person when I come home. NEVER GOES TO WASTE !!! read more

Haven't even left the restaurant yet, but HAD to leave a review right now because i am astonished with how wonderful this place is. The food was an AMAZING price, for a great quantity! Tasted delicious, and was cooked to perfection. Far better quality than any of your normal chain restaurants. Our server was attentive, proficient at her job, and super kind. Will look forward to coming back in the future! read more

Big Eyed Fish - MASSIVE margarita! - Seafood Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

My husband and I have date night every Sunday. We decided to go here on a whim this past Sunday. We have had the Big Eyed Fish Express and were not impressed at all. This one, completely different!! Everything was really really good!! My husband got the AYCE fish. I think he reordered 5 times and they came out pretty quick! I got the fish and shrimp dinner. It was great! The hush puppies and fries were fantastic!!! That coleslaw.... VERY good!! And bonus... PULL TABS!! We will definitely be back! Oh, our server was great too!! Overall 8.7/10 read more

Big Eyed Fish - My husband got the AYCE fish. Great deal! Those fries were soooo good! - Seafood Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Best fish I've ever had! Big portions, staff was kickass friendly! Great experience, can't wait to go back!

Hands down this restaurant has the best fish in FW. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Friendly atmosphere and great prices.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Everything about this restaurant is good. The food is excellent. The Service ditto the same. The atmosphere is very nice. I would recommend this to my friends. read more

Always great food. But the Last couple of times the fish tastes burnt and over cooked. Tastes like they were over using the oil and needed new oil. So sad. We used to love going there Hope they correct the problem so we can go back read more

Went to Big Eyed fish for lunch. Very modest atmosphere but clean as a whistle. I had the tuna and my husband had the salmon. The salmon was slightly over cooked, I think the baked potatoes were cooked in the microwave as they Were not fluffy at all. The Southern green beans were absolutely outstanding I could of had just those for lunch. My tuna was delicious but the portion was microscopic. All and all descent not 5 star. read more

I'm going to step out on a limb here. They make better wings than the wing spots. Make it make sense. I've visited 3x in the last 30days. Each time I was presented a hot, crispy( I asked for crispy wings - I detest limp wings), flavorful wings. I've not been disappointed at all. I surprises me the fish joint does wings so well. That's all I order, lately. The cost is very effective. 12 wings for about 9.99 pre tax. read more

Big Eyed Fish - Best Buffalo Wings around. Hot, crispy, and spicy. - Seafood Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Tri-Lakes, classic Big Eye Fish service and food. Glade they have a full bar! This is a welcome addition to our lake community.

For a mom and pop restaurant in Ft Wayne, we were pleased with our choice. Coming in before a nearby concert, we were trying to fill our bellies with hearty food. We were impressed with how speedy thr waitress was. I had a monster pork tenderloin that was prepared perfectly and she had a sandwich that was pretty standard but filled the void. The food was hot, freshly prepared and pretty easy on the wallet. We would definitely come back in for dinner if we get back to the area. read more

Just enjoyed a amazing breakfast - food and service were great as always. Please the Katlyn (how I spelled her name correctly) and the kitchen staff well done. Great way to start a weekend! read more

Here it is in a nutshell. Best fried haddock I've ever had. Cole slaw was delicious as was the tartar sauce. Did not care for the smokey taste of the baked beans, but others may like it. Probably a full pound of lightly battered Haddock filet,two people can split and share the two sides for $12.95 the decor has been updated, We WILL be back. read more

I would not eat here again it was giving a one star service was good food was bland AF

Smaller type restaurant but very friendly staff. Parking in back. There is a back entrance if your handicapped. The prices are reasonable and the food was really good. read more

The exterior & interior are nicely painted but you feel like you are stepping back in time when you step inside. The chairs & bar stools look like they are from the 80's. The service was great. A new cook must have been in training as we could hear the loud instructions being given to him. The onion rings were average frozen variety. My baked potato was disgusting- it had to have been cooked the day before from the brown color of the insides of the potato. I should have been told that the potatoes had sold out & to pick something else. The one piece of fish tasted ok but the 2nd piece had an off taste. Not a fishy taste but an off taste. The only incredible thing at this place was the coleslaw- but wouldn't be enough for me to return. read more

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My parents went out to eat here on Saturday. Came back with no food and negative $500. They were overpriced $500 from their 25 dollar meals and when. My dad was rightfully angry at this. They refused to pay them back in cash and called the cops on him. It is now Monday the day you're supposed to get money back from the bank and we still have not gotten it back.DINE.AT.YOUR.OWN.COST read more

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Update 7/21/19 Took my mom here for breakfast, first time, always only had lunch or dinner. First & foremost, had great service from Shanita. Beyond pleasant & some of the best service you could get. Five stars for the service. Refreshing to see such a genuine smile & attentive service. A level of service I generally see at high end restaurants, exemplary. Mom had an omelette (your choice of 3 ingredients) hash browns, raisin toast & included coffee. I had 2 eggs, toast & coffee ($2.50). Both together were under $10, including 2 cups of coffee. Can't beat that for a hot breakfast served by a smiling face. While I like the fish here a lot, the breakfast blew me away. I wish I had tried it sooner, who knew ?? read more

Big Eyed Fish - Lots of breakfast & the best prices in town. - Seafood Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Food is consistently good and the seafood is fantastic. Best 8oz charbroiled burger in town. I ate breakfast there every day for a year; so good. 5 stars. read more

I went to this place several months ago when I was visiting Fort Wayne. I was pleasantly surprised and had a wonderful meal of bluegill fish! So I went back today since I'm visiting again and did not have a good experience! Fish was piping hot but VERY fishy. The French fries and hush puppies were barely warm and some fries were hard in the middle and a few of the hush puppies were still a little mushy in the middle. All this cost me 20$ without a drink. Sad to say I won't be returning. I ate what I could and did not complain. I figured a bad review would bring more attention to the owner or manager. So sad because I thought I had a found a real gem when I'm visiting. read more

Food was good service was prompt and friendly and the prices don't break the bank. It was my first time in, and I enjoyed my lunch. Thank you!! read more

The food has always been fresh, hot, and delicious. Also the service is great and sets the tone for the dining experience. The ambiance is relaxed and laid back, and reminds me of eating at a friends house. I recommended The Big Eyed Fish for great food and a great dining experience. read more

This is one of my favorite fish spots in Ft. Wayne! The fish is consistently delicious and the service is fast. I don't know how they make their tartar sauce but it some of the best I've ever had. The service is always great and although portion sizes have gotten smaller I will continue to patronize big eyed fish. read more

We're big fans of locally owned eateries, so Big Eyed Fish was a great find. We went to the near-downtown original location, but it's nice to know there are two others! Very friendly service from the moment you walk in. I got the catfish and my wife got the fish and chips. Yummy hush puppies were a treat. We plan to return and keep sampling our way through the menu! read more

This is a perfect neighborhood breakfast and lunch spot! The fried perch was AWESOME and the service was SUPERB. If you're looking for a friendly, authentic place with a neighborhood vibe, come here! read more

I went to pick up my food, and after I payed for it, I went to sign the receipt, and the bill said $525.00. I'm a disabled combat veteran, that doesn't make a lot of money so it is a big deal. Naturally, I get upset, and they call the cops on me. It's been 3 days and still don't have my money back. read more

Love the place,stop at The Dupont Crossing once a week. That being said last week I got the yellowfin tuna,got home and she forgot to put the Cole slaw in and the tuna was maybe freezer burnt I'm not sure but it was terrible,I am here now ordering and I told her about my last order and received no satisfaction what so ever,not even the side that was forgotten. I remain a customer but currently disappointed.​ read more

Love the hole in the wall atmosphere. Friend visited from North Carolina. Took her here. Food was great. Services could of been a little better. Our server wasn't big on refills or napkins. Was hard to ask for things when she didn't come to table enough. Place was pretty slow that night. We didn't even worry about it. Service is hit or miss these days. Didn't bother us much. We'll be back for the great food and atmosphere. Servers were still nice though. Maybe she had a off night or something. read more

Delicious!! Best tartar sauce hands down. You should go try it. Best fish in the city!

If you want great fish check out big eyed Fish at Wells Street. The fish is amazing and the portions are large enough for either seconds or take-home box. The tartar sauce is homemade with us like sweet taste which pairs perfectly with the fish. Check it out! read more

FOOD TRUCK: Since hush puppies and coleslaw are sold a la carte at the SAME price, I asked if I could get a hush puppy (singular) instead of coleslaw with the 3-piece fish dinner. They said No, but that I could get extra fries. I agreed. While they were Not BUSY, they still served me cole slaw and a smaller-than-normal order of fries. I do not eat very generic, out of a box coleslaw. Big Eyed Fish made a very poor first impression on me. read more

Good service great food and reasonable prices. I was only in Fort Wayne for a couple days, but the food was so good. I went to the Wells Street location twice. read more

I like to make this place a 3 hour tour yes a 3 hour tour, on the all you can eat fish n chips special. The fish is very good, make a pig of yourself right? It's the way to do it. Remember Fish of Stroh? they went out of business, now Big Eyed Fish is doing it right. Big Eyed Fish better than what Fish of Stroh was,close though. Nice pieces of fish here and Big Eyed, big pieces top quality. Very good fish, breaded great and the tarter is very good. I loved the $2.50 fish sandwiches and the auction about 10 years ago, provided by Big Eyed Fish. Great fish any way you look at it.. The all you can eat fish is the way to go and make sure to make a pig of yourself..premium fish and all of it you can take down. Don't let em make a profit, make your dinner experience a 3 hour tour yes a 3 hour tour. Sit back and whine for fish for 3 hours. Lay off them chips and concentrate on the fish, knock em hard upside the head on profits side up in here. Get over on is what I am saying. All that fish...So little time..Do a 3 hour tour. It's all about the fish up in here. they bring is strong, very tasty, very skipper approves. read more