Great place for meeting friends! Fun drinks and delicious food! The outdoor patio is huge and…read moreamazing. The owner is great to work with in the restaurant and for catering!

Sunday Brunch! If your Bloody Mary doesn't come with breakfast, is it even brunch?…read more Famous Bloody Mary with Nashville hot chicken biscuit and candied bacon.

I parked under the bridge and walked across the street to Tolon on a cold winter night. As a…read morebusiness traveler I am looking for great restaurants that are not chains and provide a feel for the town I'm in. This restaurant was recommended to me by two people. One who travels frequently for business and the other who is in town frequently with their family. Both recommended Tolon as a wonderful place to sit down and have an excellent meal. I'm happy they did. I walked in the door and was warmly greeted by the hostess and asked to sit at the bar. The bartender greeted me immediately when I sat down and grabbed a bottle of water and the stainless steel cup for the water and poured me a drink. She provided me with the menu and the cocktail menu and gave me space in time to make my decisions. I went with a glass of Malbec, and the deviled eggs as a starter. My main course was another small plate: the beef short rib with polenta cake. The deviled eggs were phenomenal and had a unique flavor and we're just right sized for one. The beef short rib dish was excellent and maybe a little more than I could handle it once after the deviled eggs. Every person that brought food to me or that chatted with me while I sat at the bar was kind and welcoming.

There are a surprising number of excellence restaurants in Fort Wayne! During my recent visit, this…read morewas the last new one that I came to try. Next time I visit Fort Wayne, it will be the first one I go to! Much of the food is locally sourced, and the chef seems to be extremely good at what he or she does. I wasn't particularly hungry so I just ordered a salad. But what I didn't realize is that the salad that they brought me was an absolute masterpiece! And it was kale! I don't even like kale! But this was fantastic. I also had the whipped feta cheese with roasted pita bread as an appetizer. This place also had the best service of any restaurant I've been to in town. This is a definite go to location!

Um, YUM! Hubby and I came here while the kids enjoyed a day at the Zoo with their Grandparents…read more Chips and queso were good, server was nice and honest when we asked if something was spicy. Hubby had a omelette, I had the shrimp and grits. Holy cow it was so stinking delicious! So flavorful and a unique take on a southern classic. It tasted like they used pot roast gravy on it, just a swirl, and that's what gave it its unique flavor. I freaking love pot roast so it was like two amazing things in one. Almost like surf and turf. We need one of these in South Bend! There's another one in Indianapolis. Nom nom nom!

This place has a great ambiance but the food SUCKS…read more Some of the worst overpriced crap I've ever been fed. Call it a scratch kitchen. It's awful. Tried the smoked wings. Hot in temp, NO flavor. Also had the smoked queso. Sent it back 3 times to generate enough heat to make it taste like queso. Brought the fam down to dinner and it sucked. How do you eff up buttered noodles? Hard, no cheese. No butter. Terrible crap. Worst sauces in the world here. For wings, for their meatloaf. Was inedible garbage. Had to pay $100+ for a terrible dinner. Some of the worst crappy food I've ever eaten. I even had to ask the bartender if anything was good; she told me skip the steak based on who was on grill. Would never ever come back here if I wasn't staying at the hotel. Feel sorry for the homecoming kids that seem to be up in here right now. You going home with diarrhea not gonorrhea. Bartenders are great however just go here for a drink. Do not eat here.

Our group of six recently had an absolutely phenomenal dining experience at Copper Spoon in…read moredowntown Fort Wayne. We were hosting a special guest visiting from China, so we really wanted the evening to be perfect, and Copper Spoon delivered on every front. The food and drinks were outstanding across the board. We started with fresh oysters and delicious house breads, and our main courses--specifically the ribeyes and the salmon--were cooked to absolute perfection. As great as the food was, the absolute highlight of our evening was our waitress, Kate. She went exceptionally above and beyond to make sure our experience was nothing short of wonderful. Her attentive service, warm hospitality, and professionalism truly elevated the entire night for our group. If you're looking for an unforgettable meal with top-tier service in Fort Wayne, go to Copper Spoon and ask to sit in Kate's section. Highly recommended!

We came here before seeing a show at the Embassy. We made a reservation as recommended. I ordered…read morean espresso martini & their vegan pasta dish with mushrooms. My husband ordered a burger. He really enjoyed his, & I enjoyed the martini-- I'm not vegan, so the fact that I didn't enjoy the dish was a personal issue, not on the restaurant. It was beautiful & had depth of flavor, it just wasn't to my liking. I wish there had been a few more options on the menu for food. Overall, the ambience was lovely & the restaurant is beautiful inside. Would return for another dining experience... I just know to avoid this dish on my second try!

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!!

We come here every year during a game convention in town. It's a large spot so there is usually…read moreseating. The staff are really friendly and they have a nice beer selection. The food is good. Kinda like a cross between a hip upscale bar and a decent restaurant. If you are ever in downtown Ft Wayne give it a shot. You won't be disappointed.

Very cute place to come to in Fort Wayne. Amazing location. Great food. Even better staff…read more 2nd time this week!

I was invited to have lunch here. The atmosphere is welcoming. When we walked in the chef / owner…read morewas there to greet us. He give us a great table to see the kitchen, karaoke and the tin cap stadium. We started lunch with chips and cilantro dip. This was made with fresh ingredients. It was good to the last chip. I ordered the veggie goulash. This was awesome it's made with whole wheat macaroni pasta, chopped eggplant, onions, tomatoes, barbeque sauce garlic and cumin. I highly recommend this dish it was hardy. To top lunch off I had a slice of sweet navy bean pie. To my surprise it had a nice crust on top. That made it worth every bite. I would highly recommend this place. Also I forgot about the chef / owner sung karaoke.

If you are in Ft.Wayne this is a must. Came here for a business dinner and had an excellent meal…read more Friendly staff and great service, the vibe of the restaurant is trendy but chill. We had several of the small plates to start and they were so good we ordered them twice. The drink menu was creative and delicious. We had multiple rounds. I will be coming back here next time in I'm in Fort Wayne..

Love the farm to table experience. The menu is always changing and has interesting…read morecombination/flavors. The skewers were very good, personally enjoyed the steak ones more than chicken. Fried carrot pakora was delicious! Highly recommend trying. The radish dish was ok, has a strange aftertaste but the fried capers were good. The pastas were both flavorful with homemade noodles. We went during happy hour, which is a great deal. A bit expensive if you don't go during happy hour. The beet spice cake was warm, flavorful and the syrup on top you could drink! Our server was very friendly and accommodating. Can get quite cold in there as the main doors opens directly into the space. Love the idea of the community table too.

I have never loved a bar more than this one! We found it after moving into the neighborhood a…read morecouple years ago and they haven't been able to get rid of us since. Bartenders are great and take good care of you. Food menu is limited as they don't have a kitchen, but you can get a few things. (If you're desperate for more food and it's summertime, there's a Dairy Queen across the street. They also don't mind if you bring outside food in.) Drink prices are reasonable. Lots of regulars at the bar, but they welcome all. If you read the one star reviews below, it had to have been a major misunderstanding because I have never witnessed discrimination here and I've seen all walks of life in this bar!

Went here for a beer last night with my wife and everything was great. Excellent draft beer prices…read moreand friendly bartender. 1/2 pitcher for $4.50 everyday. Definitely a neighborhood bar but that makes it feel cozy. Come check it out!