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    The Abstract

    4.4 (30 reviews)
    Fri 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Sat 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    THE ABSTRACT ATMOSPHERE

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Espresso Negroni
    Katresha T.

    My friends and I just decided to order apps to share since we would be having dinner in a few hours. We sat at the large bar which was gorgeous. I loved all the artwork that was hung around the restaurant. We decided to get the fried avocado, deviled eggs and the hush puppies . All three appetizers had beautiful presentation and were delicious. I think my favorite was the hush puppies. I ordered the Espresso Negroni. Never had an espresso drink with Aperol in it. It had a very unique flavor but I liked it. You could really taste the Aperol. Overall, really enjoyed the food, drink and atmosphere. And would recommend to anyone who is visiting Ft. Wayne. Also loved the neighborhood the restaurant was in.

    Interior
    Brandon G.

    Loved the decor and the service was very friendly. And the food was delicious too! We were there for lunch, so no cocktails this time. The bar area looked awesome, looking forward to going for a cocktail some evening too.

    Fried avocado and bacon wrapped jalepeno
    Katie B.

    Came here shortly after opening night and was pretty impressed! The service was a little slow but to be expected when opening. All the food and drinks were really delicious though! The fried avocado was one of my favorites. Great little spot downtown with a dark and cozy atmosphere. Definitely will be back!

    Canvas cake - a fun concept
    Kelly L.

    This place checked a lot of boxes: great ambience with the darker lighting and lounge areas, the bar was very cool, food was good and my margarita was delicious, and our service was excellent. They take reservations and I highly suggest you make one if you are going. We didn't and they were booked. It probably is the only negative I can say - even the bar stools were reserved, but a lot of them were still open the whole time we were there. I wish the bar was open seating. The staff was very accommodating though and they let us sit at the back bar area. We went on a Saturday night and they had live music. It was a great date night and we can't wait to go back!

    Outside
    Dale B.

    Another unique experience in Fort Wayne! You will find The Abstract downtown in an old building. The building isn't too hard to find as the signage is good. Though it blends nicely into the community. The is public parking around the corner or you can find a street spot. The patio looks inviting on a warm summers evening. You would have a great street view to enjoy. The exterior and interior retained the original brick facade. The front door is found by walking right through the patio. The second bar, located right by the door is a little confusing. Once inside you will find a beautiful renovation job. The brick and wood are very attractive. The bar is large and prominent and inviting. It's well lit and a buzz with activity. The inside is small so get a reservation. The bar seats about 20 people - where you will be seated without a reservation. The causal and table seating will accommodate about 50 diners. The menu is not very big. Most items are $15-20 per entree. Most are simple in nature without many really unique items. The cocktail menu has a lot of creativity and is hard to resist. The table service is beautiful. The wall hanging art work is abstract in nature but very fun! My wife had the Berry Breeze. Very tasty and fresh. Lovely berry taste ! I had the Smoked Apple Reserve based on the recommendation. Apparently the smoke machine was down. However the South Bend made Cinnamon Whiskey was delicious! We started with the onion pedals. The pedal had a decent slice of onion in the thick breading. The breading seemed over cooked as it was dark, oily and very crunchy. While it didn't have an attractive appearance...it had a nice crunch while a moist onion pudge and a slightly spicy seasoning. The deviled egg flight was unique but not really very creative. There were three flavors of stuffing. One was sprinkled with smoked paprika - which isn't very gourmet. Another was sprinkled with bagel seasoning. I found these add-ons to be hard, very salty and not very appetizing. The list was a bit more creative with bacon, chive and cheese sprinkles. This was okay but not very gourmetish. My wife and went with the flatbreads. She had the margarita while I had the Italian sausage. The bread was moderately thick and cooked to a slight crisp. The bread looks like it was over cooked due to black marks - which were okay. The pizza sauce was a bit sweet and had a tomato zing. I liked the taste of the Italian sausage however I wished there was more sausage on the flatbread. Overall we had a good dinning experience. The facility is beautifully remodeled. The staff was joyful and glad we were there. The cocktails and food fit together to make this evening very enjoyable!

    Grilled cheese and side of veggies
    Meg W.

    Great design for ambiance and really good food. Had the grilled cheese and it was great.

    Peach salad
    Stephanie T.

    Oh my goodness. We stopped just to see and I'm so glad we did. We had the deviled egg flight and hummus. Both very good. But the grilled cheese and veggies were absolutely phenomenal. We also had the peach salad with honey dressing. Perfect. I was too full for dessert but we will be back. Bree was our server and braved the chilly air to let us sit on the patio. Great place, highly recommend.

    Bar area inside
    Alec K.

    My friends and I had such an excellent time! I unexpectedly found The Abstract on yelp and decided to go because it was open fairly late. We tried one of their signature drinks--which was fun--and enjoyed the smash burgers and flatbreads. The atmosphere was excellent. It caught me so off guard! The service was also great, and I enjoyed talking with our server! Will be back :)

    Deviled egg flight. Delicious!

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    Food was outstanding, cocktails marvelous and atmosphere was perfect. Will return again. Chicory pecan bitters in my manhattan!!! Whoaaaa

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    Absolutely relaxing atmosphere. Delicious food. Hands on owner. Awesome Bar. Perfect for small groups. Speakeasy feeling.

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    8 months ago

    One server for the whole restaurant. Extremely slow service. The food is pretty underwhelming as well

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    AMAZING! Everything about this place is phenomenal! Drinks, service, ambiance, patio, so so sooooo great!

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    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!

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