Highest-rated restaurants in Fort Wayne by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Fort Wayne by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Fort Wayne, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#30. Ophelia's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1603 North Wells St. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Bon Bon's Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5712 Maplecrest Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#28. The Bluebird Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4410 Bluffton Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Greek, American
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Nawa
- Rating: 4.5/5 (362 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 126 West Columbia St. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Cocktail Bars, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Junk Ditch Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (581 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1825 West Main St. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Breweries, New American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Saisaki
- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 200 East Main St. Ste 120 Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Monterrico
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6205 Plantation Lane Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Well Grounded Cafe - Huntertown
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 14517 Lima Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Tolon
- Rating: 4.5/5 (288 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 614 South Harrison St. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: New American, American
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Deema Turkish Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 6410 West Jefferson Blvd. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Turkish
- Read more on Yelp
#20. The Han Dynasty
- Rating: 4.5/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6401 West Jefferson Blvd. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Halal Eats
- Rating: 4.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 5755 St. Joe Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Halal
- Read more on Yelp
#18. A Divine Encounter Café
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 1019 East Coliseum Blvd. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Firefly Coffee House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3523 North Anthony Blvd. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Loving Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (253 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7605 Coldwater Road Ste A Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Vegan, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Kanela
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 618 South Harrison St. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#14. AA Poke
- Rating: 4.5/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 700 East Coliseum Blvd. Ste A Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Japanese, Poke, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Thai Metta Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 5970 West Jefferson Blvd. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Lola's Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 2801 Lower Huntington Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Latin American, Coffee & Tea, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Bangkok Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3009 East State Blvd. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Thai, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Passion Fin Asian Bistro and Sushi Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 918 Woodland Plaza Run Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Rise' N Roll Bakery & Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5129 Illinois Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Delis, Bakeries, Donuts
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Breakfast Clubb
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 3232 St. Joe Center Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Pancakes
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Bistro Nota
- Rating: 5.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 620 South Calhoun St. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: French, Desserts, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Chance Bar
- Rating: 5.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 4301 Fairfield Ave. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Kim Vu Vietnamese Cuisine
- Rating: 5.0/5 (256 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 433 East Dupont Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
#4. China Garden
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5441 South Anthony Blvd. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Korean Fried Chicken
- Rating: 5.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 930 Goshen Ave. Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Haru Sushi Izakaya
- Rating: 5.0/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4036 Cold Water Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Nine House
- Rating: 5.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 14617 Lima Road Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Categories: Burmese, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
