Restaurants near Fort Wayne Children's Zoo

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1. Ruth’s Chris Steak House - Fort Wayne

4.8

Exceptional(1550)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Fort Wayne

Booked 52 times today

Ruth's Chris Steak House is a premier dining establishment renowned for its specialty in serving USDA Prime steaks. Each steak is expertly prepared and served sizzling on a 500-degree plate, ensuring a delicious and unforgettable dining experience. Located in downtown Fort Wayne, just a short walk from Parkview Field, Grand Wayne Convention Center, Promenade Park, Botanical Conservatory, and Embassy Theatre. Other attractions include the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, Science Central, Memorial Coliseum, Electric Works, and more, all just a quick drive away. Ruth's Chris Fort Wayne has been named the 2024 OpenTable Diner's Choice Winner, a true testament to its unwavering commitment to exceptional quality and service. Whether you're a steak aficionado or simply looking for a remarkable dining experience, we invite you to join us and indulge in our award-winning cuisine.

2. BakerStreet

4.5

Awesome(4102)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Fort Wayne

Booked 30 times today

BakerStreet is a locally owned establishment that prides itself on personalized service. An upscale, elegant decor complements the polished, casual attitude. Steaks are the specialty at BakerStreet. Whether traditional and classic, or edgy and gourmet, all the bases are covered. Fresh seafood features are added weekly to the favorites on the menu. Even the vegetarian will find something special at BakerStreet. BakerStreet's dessert offerings will bring the perfect finish to your dining experience. BakerStreet offers a diverse wine list, with many half bottles and “by the glass” options, and an extensive craft beer list! Come in and enjoy! Don’t forget to ask about the private party rooms.

3. Proximo

4.8

Exceptional(1497)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Fort Wayne

Booked 52 times today

Próximo is an upscale, finer-dining restaurant specializing in Latin cuisine. The food will draw from a variety of regions – Brazil, Chile, Peru and Mexico, just to name a few. We offer hand crafted cocktails, an extensive wine selection and private dining. Reservations are recommended. Patio and bar seating are first come. Thank you.

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4. Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Fort Wayne

4.6

Exceptional(2312)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Fort Wayne

Booked 32 times today

Quality, exceptional service, and an unparalleled atmosphere have made Eddie Merlot's one of America's great steak houses over the past 20 years. Eddie Merlot' s is an homage to the man and his love of a great steak, a great glass of wine, and a good story. We pride ourselves on our Prime Aged Beef and scratch kitchen. Our chef selects each steak for the optimum proportion of marbling and texture before hand-cutting and seasoning the steaks to your specifications. From sauces to desserts, we develop recipes to create a truly unique experience for our guests. And, while you enjoy your meal, you'll be treated to the one-of-a-kind service we call the "W.O.W. Factor."We welcome you to Eddie Merlot's—we want you, our guest, to have nothing but the best, which is why we go to such lengths to serve you the exceptional prime-aged steaks upon which our restaurant has built its reputation.

5. Copper Spoon

4.8

Exceptional(481)

Price: Expensive

• American • Fort Wayne

Booked 22 times today

We are a 21 and over establishment! Copper Spoon is a New American restaurant focusing on seasonal, contemporary fare that highlights our Northeast Indiana producers. We work local farmers and artisans to source proteins, produce, and baked goods to provide you with the highest quality ingredients. Our cocktail program has been nominated for a Tales of the Cocktail award for best bar/restaurant cocktail menu. We have one of the largest selections of whiskey, bourbon, rye, and scotch in Indiana. Our cocktail menu features over one hundred classic cocktails, seasonal house cocktails created by our bar team and an extensive list of spirits, wines and beers. We are passionate about hospitality and our craft. We put a lot of care in absolutely everything we do! Be prepared to sit back, relax, and enjoy the experience. We are located at the Harrison Building downtown Fort Wayne. Our back yard is Parkview Field, which gives us the best patio seating around. Go Tin Caps!

6. The Gas House

4.5

Awesome(916)

Price: Moderate

• Steak • Fort Wayne

Booked 15 times today

Conveniently located in the heart of historic Fort Wayne, the Gas House is the place for downtown business people and office workers at lunch hour. The Gas House's casual atmosphere and friendly service also makes it the perfect destination for a leisurely afternoon lunch with friends.Since 1958, The Gas House has been serving Fort Wayne exceptional food and drinks in a friendly, casual atmosphere, and from steaks and lobster to sandwiches and salads, the Gas House has an option for any taste or appetite. Enjoy your visit in our family dinning areas or come down and relax in the warm, neighborhood atmosphere of the famous Gas House Saloon. Just blocks from uptown attractions, a visit to the Gas House makes a complete evening with a concert or performance at any of Fort Wayne's uptown theaters.

7. Paula's on Main

4.8

Exceptional(46)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Fort Wayne

Booked 28 times today

Paula's on Main, in Fort Wayne, is a contemporary and elegant restaurant serving fresh seafood with delectable preparations in its casual and relaxing eatery. The boursin cheese medallion with crostini and raspberry chipotle sauce and the beer-steamed and seasoned peel-n-eat shrimp with cocktail sauce make tantalizing starter options. Some of Paula's on Main's specialty entrée dishes include the crab-stuffed whitefish with dill-caper hollandaise, the Thai tilapia in a crispy sesame crust with a Thai-spiced tartar sauce, the Alaskan king crab legs with drawn butter and the blackened salmon topped with a bleu cheese glaze, all made even better paired with wine. Handhelds like the Baja fish tacos and tilapia fish sandwich with jalapeno tartar make great casual options.Not in the mood for seafood? Paula's on Main also has plenty of dishes for landlubbers, such as the tournedoes Louis Armstrong filet medallions and the orange almond chicken.

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8. Granite City Food & Brewery - Fort Wayne

4.7

Exceptional(451)

Price: Moderate

• American • Fort Wayne

Booked 25 times today

With its warm, inviting, and modern design, Granite City Food & Brewery’s expansive interior features a spacious and comfortable dining room, four-sided modern, full-service bar, as well as an outdoor patio. The on-site brewery, with award-winning hand-crafted micro-brews, is visible from the main dining and bar areas. The restaurant also showcases an open kitchen featuring chef developed, handcrafted made-from-scratch cuisine, including innovative signature entrees, flatbreads and more.Granite City Food & Brewery’s signature brews, which are made on-site, include The Duke (Pale Ale), The Bennie (Bock), The Northern (American Style Light Lager) and The Stout. Seasonal brews are featured throughout the year.

9. Hoppy Gnome

4.6

Exceptional(530)

Price: Moderate

• Global, International • Fort Wayne

Booked 34 times today

The Hoppy Gnome menu will focus on fresh ingredients, striving to exceed the dining expectations of our guests. We feature a “scratch” kitchen which gives us a unique capability to cater to the many needs and desires of our guests. Tacos are our focus but we are much more, the taco is simply the delivery vehicle for the culinary creations wrapped inside. You’ll see everything from duck confit, to korean short rib, to a basic “taqueria” style taco. The menu will rotate two to four times a year, and in addition to tacos; appetizers, salads and tortas will round out the menu. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week.

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10. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Fort Wayne

4.4

Awesome(215)

Price: Moderate

• American • Fort Wayne

Booked 20 times today

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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Anna
Indiana •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Consistently good. I ate there for lunch and enjoyed the mixed grill. The chicken was fantastic and it also comes with a 4 oz filet and crab cake. I wish this pairing was available for dinner!
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Ruth’s Chris Steak House - Fort WaynePrice: Very Expensive• American• Fort Wayne
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4.8
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TimVIP
Indiana •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great steaks and unique side dishes! Fabulous dessert options! Service was excellent.
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Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Fort WaynePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Fort Wayne
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jason
Indiana •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
First time dining as they had open tables on Christmas Eve. So glad we decided to give it a try. The food is absolutely perfect and the pricing was reasonable for a downtown location. Parking was easy, our server was great, and the kitchen staff really turns out some unique and savory dishes. The steak dish I had was cooked and seasoned perfectly. So happy to see there are still restaurants out there that not only take pride in their product but they clearly genuinely care about their patrons. Proximo is officially in our rotation for Fort Wayne. See you all again soon!!
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ProximoPrice: Expensive• Latin American• Fort Wayne
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4.8
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Amira
Indiana •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Always enjoying going to BakerStreet. Treated my dad to a Christmas Eve lunch and it was decorated so nicely! The food was amazing and the service was even better. Absolutely enjoyed our afternoon at BakerStreet!
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BakerStreetPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Fort Wayne
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4.5
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Kurt
Indiana •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Perfect meal. We chose this spot because of hearing problems. The back room is spaced out well and has enough sound absorbing materials on the walls, floor, and table that it's perfect.
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Copper SpoonPrice: Expensive• American• Fort Wayne
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30 restaurants available nearby

1. Ruth’s Chris Steak House - Fort Wayne

2. BakerStreet

3. Proximo

4. Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Fort Wayne

5. Copper Spoon

6. The Gas House

7. Paula's on Main

8. Granite City Food & Brewery - Fort Wayne

9. Hoppy Gnome

10. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Fort Wayne

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