We went at 5 pm on a weeknight and were the only guests outside of one other person. The service…read morewas wonderful. She made great recommendations and helped us decide based on our time constraints. She was attentive and gave us a lot of information about the food, live music, DJ and art for sale on all the walls. We weren't super hungry, so we tried the flatbread - sooo good. I will be back because the whole menu, including the drinks, sound wonderful. They offered zero spirit, GL and other substitutions if needed which is nice. The atmosphere has a moody, darker hang out vibe to it. I loved it and can't wait to bring some friends and family back! She recommended reservations on the weekends, especially on "First Fridays" as that's when they do events and an art crawl on Broadway when the weather is nice. We parked on the street in front of the building so I'm not sure if there is a parking lot. They do have outdoor seating as well in the front of the building. I remember when this location was a food co-op waaaaaaay back in the day. They did a great job transforming it into a relaxing bar and restaurant. We will go back and I highly recommend you check it out!

Upon entrance, I was dazzled by the Abstract. I honestly wasn't prepared for an automatic sliding…read moredoor, and anyone who witnessed me coming in could clearly tell. But then you're presented with this shiny chandelier, illuminating this wide chamber, and hovering over a smooth, curved bar. The sides of this huge dining space are lined with dining tables, and walls lined with artwork, making the name quite appropriate. Subtle haloes of light dot the ceiling, and the color palette of the place (besides that big ol' chandelier) is dark, cool, and easy on the eyes. I took a seat at the main bar and was served within minutes. I enjoyed some light pop, rap, and classic rock tunes bumping in the background while I sipped on a delightful Smoked Apple Reserve. Every sip was a punch of sweetness, followed by an air of smokiness, and just a splash of herby aftertaste. It was however, not the kind of drink you could chug, so I sipped slowly throughout my meal. I'll have to come back for the appetizers, as I hear they're the star of the show, but neither the flatbreads nor the traditional bar-fare excited me. Thanks to Yelp though, I learned of the Blueberry and Brie Grilled Cheese, which I'd initially dismissed due to my dislike of Brie - the cheese and her portrayal of Captain Marvel, let's be honest. But I gave it a chance and ~woah~ it was something else. First of all, it's a perfectly cooked grilled cheese, with a flaky, crunchy exterior and addictingly cheesy inside, however I was ~taken aback~ by the flavor. I think I honestly had a Ratatouille moment, where that flavor of berry compote transported me to my childhood, chowing down on blueberry pancakes on Friday morning before school. At the same time, it doesn't dominate the flavor profile - it adds a subtle and satisfying sweetness to the creamy richness of the melted Brie, and it does it oh so well. The plentiful pieces of proscuitto provided some palatable protein, while also being a contrast in flavor and feel to the Berry and Brie. The fries were a little heavy on the straight potato flavor and not so much on seasoning and salt, but some garlic aioli did the trick there. The service was superb and the atmosphere was nothing like I've experienced in this city. I didn't expect to love this place as much as I did, but I can't wait to come back to try more apps, drinks, and return to that beautiful blueberry and brie...

Charlie's place was a great restaurant that is good with dogs. The food was delicious! Everybody…read moreloved their dish! The server, Olivia, was great! She offered to bring out plain chopped up chicken for our dog. I would go there all the time if I lived in Fort Wayne!

It's is absolutely demo and great service! The outdoor setting is lovely especially with the…read morecovered patio

Food- 11/10 Service-10/10…read moreEnvironment- lots of TVs, BUT could use a pool table or karaoke. No activities besides eating and talking and watching TV (which is fine just saying)

This is a hidden gem in Ft Wayne. Indoor outdoor seating with tons of TVs. The food was delish and…read morebeer ice cold. Great selection on drinks and even have bourbon flights. The service was fantastic and plenty of seating for a family meal, happy hour with friends or sit at the bar to watch the game. Definitely will come back!

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.

Its a bar with a fryer. That's it. Chicken tenders were greasy, fries were soggy and no flavor…read more This is indeed NOT a hidden gem.

I don't even know where to start because this was indeed A HIDDEN GEM. As a chef, I am real picky…read moreabout doors and literally everything tasted was chefs kiss. What I really admitted about this place is the owner walking around communicating with everyone and checking to see if everything was going ok!! She was really sweet. Also shoutout to our server Noah who was awesome and funny. Not only was he gents or he also recommended! For it to be a carpeted space, it was very clean on the inside and smelled really fresh. The smell of food hit me before I even got inside. The seats were comfortable and they even had bar searing as well as an event space room. The food really deserves its own review but I can't leave two . Everything I would get again no questions asked! My only suggestion would be maybe add a tad of seasoning to the wings but the smoke flavor and sauce was too tier! Easy 10/10 for me!

NAWA is in an area called the landing. A great go to area for excellent, reasonably priced food as…read morewell as nice environment. I had the red curry with chicken, and it was excellent. I'm not sure that I would call it authentic, but it was excellent, and I would definitely get it again! The restaurant is nice, the area is fun to visit, in this whole part of town is really walkable. The price is also very reasonable. I think the curry was 20 bucks, and it was enough for two meals

We were in town for work and some of our local friends wanted to meet here for dinner…read more They picked a great place. The food and atmosphere were amazing. We started with the Satay Chicken and the Crab Mandalay. Both were delicious. For dinner I had the Pad Thai Me Up with pork and a level 3 heat, which was probably mild to medium. The food was excellent. For my cocktail, I had the Hokkaido Mule. Very good drink. Our service was top notch. We will definitely be back on our return trips.

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.

Despite being very busy we were seated immediately. We did break our party of eight into two 4's…read more But we were in booths back to back. Waites was prompt and fortunately we ordered immediately. That proved to be a good choice because the kitchen went down shortly after. Our order was process but the other booth was not. So, while we were finished our other booth had not seen their main course yet. Our food was delicious. Everything is very tasty and fresh. Even the spinach dip. My California chicken was delicious, with just the right amount of lime. My wife ordered a tenders plate. It was all great. The reason for four stars? The consistency of the service was very questionable. We had children with us and their meal came out even before our drinks came. Then our appetizer came out late, just a few minutes before the main course. Server was very friendly. Food was delicious, I will be back.

What an outstanding lunch! I was here with a large group, 14 people, and the server was very…read moreaccommodating. Thankfully it was not very busy on a Wednesday at lunchtime, so the food came out much more quickly than expected. I ordered the banh mi wrap with shrimp and it was delightful. Just the right amount of heat in the sauce. But the real star was the Brussells sprouts. Jammy and delicious with a hint of bacon. Best sprouts Iʻve eaten in a while. Seating area is very open. It might get a little loud when itʻs packed, but that was not a problem for us at lunch.

The Hoppy Gnome (downtown Fort Wayne, southeast side of courthouse) - new food menu, you decide!…read more The old food offerings were the reason I came here and the reason I preferred not to come back. I loved the Cuban flavors, unique food items and the variety of tacos. Everyone loves tacos and The Hoppy Gnome did (still does, only 4 versions now) them well. However...after about a half dozen visits...I got bored with the same offerings. On line posters and most frequent customers (according to the manager) tend to favor the old menu. I, personally, found the change very refreshing and delicious! I will be back as there are lots of new things to try! The Hoppy Gnome is located downtown on the southeast side of the court house. You can park in the Citizens Center parking lot for free after 5pm. It is safe and right across the street from The Gnome. Making a reservation is easy on Open Table. I would suggest you do that versus walking in. The inside is still appealing with the bright and colorful industrial decor. They have a large private seating area for parties. They also have a street side outdoor patio. We sat outside on this summer evening. The area is spacious with solid high table furniture. People watching is fun but the traffic can be really loud at times. The new menu has a much broader appeal and less emphasis on Cuban only items. You will find lots of appetizer choices. Salads, burgers, flatbreads, pasta, seafood and chicken dishes are available. There are a decent number of specialty entrees and four varieties of tacos. All items pretty reasonably priced. Here is a run down on the food we ordered: -Chicken Flatbread: the crust was a little thicker than a normal thin crust and very soft; the manager said they really researched out this crust to fit their style; lots of delicious grilled chicken and toppings; very tasty! -Miso Honey Wings: 8 medium sized wings that are grilled and dipped; slightly crunchy skins; all white color on the inside but perhaps a little over cooked as the wing meat was tough and a bit dry; very unique sauce - very thick, sticky and rich in consistency; mild amount of sweetness and teriyaki flavors. The manager says about 70% of the people that order wings get the Miso Honey sauce. This dish was very good also! -Side salad: nice sized side salad; very fresh and attractive; no iceberg lettuce here - real greens; nice garnishment of carrots, cucumbers and roasted red peppers The team here was very friendly and professional - per normal. They hustled to serve. We particularly enjoyed sharing our experience with the manager and getting insight on the changes. Give the new menu a try for yourself!!

Stopped in for my birthday and the waitress was great! She was so funny, personable, and nice. It…read morewas really nice to get a server who would joke with us and who cared. We had the ribeye, coffee crusted strip, salmon, and cod. To start the bread was delicious. It was warm and well seasoned. The salmon was great with the teriyaki sauce I didn't like the noodles as much. The coffee crusted strip was cooked to order and very tender. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves and we loved all the natural light. It was very inviting.

Food is usually pretty good, it's a dinner experience for sure. The burgers and onion rings are to…read moredie for. Just wish they had a liquor license

Service was outstanding! Lots of good options...delicious! I had the Nashville hot tenders meal; my…read morewife had the chicken pot pie. We really enjoyed the opportunity to share a meal with family!

It had been well over a decade since going to Granite City. But I was in town working and it was…read morethe place the crew ended up at for dinner and a brew. I had the ribeye sandwich and a German Bock to wash it down. Both tasted good at the time and hit the spot.