Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Fort Wayne by diners
Fine dining in the U.S. isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it's about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller at the French Laundry unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chef's tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America to choose from, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Fort Wayne using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of Aug. 19, 2024.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#29. Summit Grill Kitchen & Cocktails
- Rating: 3.3/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6525 Covington Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Bars, American, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Agaves Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.4/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 212 East Washington Center Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant
- Rating: 3.4/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6410 West Jefferson Blvd. Ste 9B Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Hall's Tavern at Coventry
- Rating: 3.4/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5745 Coventry Lane Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: American, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano
- Rating: 3.7/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4010 West Jefferson Blvd. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Casa Grille
- Rating: 3.7/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 411 East Dupont Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Koto Japanese Steak House & Sushi
- Rating: 3.7/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 301 East Washington Center Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Wu's Fine Chinese Cuisine
- Rating: 3.7/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4411 Coldwater Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Chinese, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Zianos Italian Eatery
- Rating: 3.8/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5907 Covington Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Eddie Merlot's
- Rating: 3.9/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 1502 Illinois Road South Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Chop's Steaks & Seafood
- Rating: 3.9/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6421 West Jefferson Blvd. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Don Hall's Old Gas House
- Rating: 4.0/5 (222 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 305 East Superior St. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: American, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Zianos Italian Eatery
- Rating: 4.0/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 702 East Dupont Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Italian
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#16. Club Soda
- Rating: 4.0/5 (250 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 235 East Superior St. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Steakhouses, Cocktail Bars, Jazz & Blues
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Cork N' Cleaver
- Rating: 4.1/5 (282 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 221 East Washington Center Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Steakhouses, Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Umi
- Rating: 4.2/5 (220 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2912 Getz Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Seafood, Japanese, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#13. The Hoppy Gnome
- Rating: 4.2/5 (685 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 203 East Berry St. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: New American, Gastropubs
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Thai Diner
- Rating: 4.2/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5007-5129 Illinois Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Thai
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#11. The Oyster Bar
- Rating: 4.2/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1830 South Calhoun St. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Seafood, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Baker Street Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.2/5 (340 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4820 North Clinton St. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Steakhouses, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Catablu Grille
- Rating: 4.3/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 6372 West Jefferson Blvd. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Paula's On Main
- Rating: 4.3/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1732 West Main St. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Pho Indy
- Rating: 4.4/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4634 Coldwater Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Copper Spoon
- Rating: 4.4/5 (323 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 301 West Jefferson Blvd. Ste 100 Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: American, Cocktail Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Hideout 125
- Rating: 4.4/5 (262 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 10350 Coldwater Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Nawa
- Rating: 4.5/5 (407 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 126 West Columbia St. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Cocktail Bars, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Tolon
- Rating: 4.6/5 (307 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 614 South Harrison St. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: New American, American
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#2. Loving Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (257 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7605 Coldwater Road Ste A Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Vegan, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Haru Sushi Izakaya
- Rating: 4.8/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4036 Cold Water Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 299 metros.
