Downtown Improvement District - Blog
Downtown Dining Guide
Posted on February 2, 2009 - 3:20 pm
by Justin Stalter
Whether you’re enjoying a breakfast, lunch or dinner, eating in Downtown Fort Wayne is always a treat. There's always convenient parking and plenty of dining options to choose from. Downtown is the center of our area's culture and when you choose to eat here, it always makes you feel good. It's scenic, it's romantic, it's clean...eating Downtown is always fun!
1020 Bistro | MAP | WEB
1020 South Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • (260) 420-1100
DESCRIPTION: Wonderful lunchtime destination with classic gournet american dishes.
816 Pint & Slice | MAP | WEB
817 South Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • (260) 423-6600
DESCRIPTION: Pizza by the slice and Fort Wayne's best calzones are just a couple of items you can get at this great Downtown eatery.
Arby's | MAP | WEB
602 West Jefferson Boulevard Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • (260) 422-8142
DESCRIPTION: Fast Food - American.
Barr Street Cafe | MAP | WEB
1200 South Barr Street Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • (260) 467-1031
DESCRIPTION: Located in the Anthis Career Center, a full-service, working restaurant run by the Culinary Management students.
Bistro - located in the Courtyard by Marriott | MAP | WEB
1150 S. Harrison Street Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • (260) 490-3629
DESCRIPTION: The place to eat.drink.connect. Where the coffee house meets the open kitchen. Offering breakfast daily and Starbucks Coffee products.
Bourbon Street Hideaway | MAP | WEB
135 West Columbia Street Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • (260) 422-5055
DESCRIPTION: Get a piece of the Big Easy in Downtown Fort Wayne as the "Hideaway" celebrates the very best of cajun cuisine in an authentic New Orleans style restaurant.
Burger King | MAP | WEB
324 East Jefferson Boulevard Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • (260) 426-9097
DESCRIPTION: Fast Food - American.
Cafe 7 | MAP |
203 East Berry Street, Suite 709 (inside Anthony Wayne Building) Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • (260) 420-1752
DESCRIPTION: Enjoy breakfast, lunch specials, and mexican specialities in a cozy setting.
Calhoun Street Soups, Salads & Spirits | MAP | WEB
1915 S Calhoun Street Fort Wayne IN 46802 • (260) 456-7005
DESCRIPTION: Located in a beautiful, historic building in downtown, just blocks from the new Tin Caps field. We feature 2 homemade soups each day along with a large variety of salad and sandwiches. Includes a full bar and lovely outdoor patio for your enjoyment.
Champions Restaurant and Sports Bar | MAP |
1150 S. Harrison Street Fort Wayne, IN 46802 (Next to Parkview Field) • (260) 467-1638
DESCRIPTION: Home of Good Food, Good Times and Good Sports. Serving a variety of your favorites for lunch and dinner in a vibrant atmosphere. Over 20 HD TVs for your viewing enjoyment.
Cindy’s Diner | MAP | WEB
830 South Harrison Street Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • (260) 422-1957
DESCRIPTION: Authentic ’50s diner with traditional favorites – breakfast served all day.
City-County Cafeteria | MAP |
First Main Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • (260) 449-3588
DESCRIPTION: Daily specials in this amazing full service cafeteria located inside the city-county building.
Club Soda | MAP | WEB
235 East Superior Street Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • (260) 426-3442
DESCRIPTION: Fine dining in a supper club atmosphere. Club Sodais one of Fort Wayne's best eating destinations.
Columbia Street West | MAP | WEB
135 West Columbia Street Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • (260) 422-5055
DESCRIPTION: Award winning menu & entertainment "On the Landing."
Coney Island | MAP | WEB
131 West Main Street Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • (260) 424-2997
DESCRIPTION: Established in 1914, Coney Island has been delighting generations of customers with it’s unique atmosphere and extraordinary product.
Cut'z | MAP | WEB
1020 South Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • (260) 420-1100
DESCRIPTION: The perfect steak in the perfect setting. Enjoy Cut'z unique take on this dinner favorite.
Downtown Pizza and Ice Cream | MAP | WEB
534 West Berry Street Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • (260) 424-2030
DESCRIPTION: Newly remodeled, Downtown Pizza is now open for both lunch and dinner. Don't miss out on Downtown Fort Wayne's newest pizza place! Now offering FREE WIFI!
Dash-In | MAP | WEB
814 South Calhoun Street Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • (260) 423-3595
DESCRIPTION: More than just a coffee house, the "Dash" also boasts a wide variety of lunch specials.
Deli 620 | MAP | WEB
620 South Calhoun Street Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • (260) 423-4343
DESCRIPTION: Unique salads and sandwiches with fresh baked goods daily.
Don Hall’s Gas House | MAP | WEB
305 East Superior Street Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • (260) 426-3411
DESCRIPTION: A true Fort Wayne institution, the Gas House features lunch and dinner including prime rib, seafood, steaks and cajun specialties.
Double Dragon | MAP | WEB
117 West Wayne Street Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • (260) 422-6426
DESCRIPTION: Fort Wayne best chinese food with evening hours. A great stop for picking up dinner after work.
Henry’s | MAP | WEB
536 West Main Street Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • (260) 426-0531
DESCRIPTION: A full bar with tasty dishes with friendly service and atmosphere. Some havesaid Henry's boasts the the best hamburger in Fort Wayne...but you'll have to try it for yourself.
Higher Grounds | MAP | WEB
101 West Wayne Street Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • (260) 426-0010
DESCRIPTION: A comfortable atmosphere, meeting space, and daily homemade muffins, pastries, cookies and bagels make Higher Grounds the "best place to have a meeting not in your office" in Downtown
J.K. O'Donnell's | MAP | WEB
121 W. Wayne St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • (260) 420-5563
DESCRIPTION: This amazing Irish cuisine will fill your stomach and warm the heart. Try a little ale alongside your fish 'n chips and other popular Irish foods.
King Gyros | MAP | WEB
302 West Jefferson Boulevard Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • (260) 422-4455
DESCRIPTION: An amazing variety of Gyros entrees, but so much more. Classic american dishes and the only place to get a Chicago-dog in town.
Lincoln Tower Soda Fountain | MAP | WEB
116 East Berry Street (inside Lincoln Tower to the right of the main door) Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • (260) 422-6688
DESCRIPTION: Take a step back to another decade and relax in this authentic Downtown soda fountain. Real fountain drinks, malts, shakes, ice cream, candy, popcorn, sandwiches & soups and more make this a great stop.
Loaf 'n' Ladle | MAP | WEB
817 South Calhoun Street Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • (260) 422-5610
DESCRIPTION: Stop bringing in your bagged lunch and get a sandwich the way Grandma used to make it. With popular soup and sandwich favorites and fresh baked desserts, get to the "Loaf" today!
McDonald’s | MAP | WEB
515 West Jefferson Boulevard Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • (260) 420-7845
DESCRIPTION: Fast Food - American.
Old #3 Firehouse Café | MAP | WEB
226 West Washington Boulevard Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • (260) 422-4850
DESCRIPTION: Enjoy fresh deli style fare as you dine among antique firefighting artifacts.
Peony Tea House | MAP | WEB
503 West Wayne Street Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • (260) 426-4832
DESCRIPTION: A quiet, peaceful sanctuary is only a short walk away. Enjoy relaxing afternoon teas and lunches with pastry trays in this one-of-a-kind Downtown destination.
Pfeiffer House | MAP | WEB
434 West Wayne Street Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • (260) 420-1386
DESCRIPTION: A great authentic soda fountain with homemade lunch speaicls, gourmet coffees and desserts. Plus, ice cream treats liek sundaes, shakes, and more are the specialty of the house. Pfeiffer House is a treat for those that comforting atmosphere of days gone by.
Powers Hamburger Shop | MAP | WEB
1402 South Harrison Street Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • (260) 422-6620
DESCRIPTION: A Fort Wayne Classic… the world famous Powers Hamburger stand is known from coast to coast and serves one of the best Hamburgers anywhere.
Rally's | MAP | WEB
320 West Jefferson Boulevard Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • (260) 422-7842
DESCRIPTION: Fast Food - American.
Sidewalk Café at the Clarion | MAP | WEB
300 East Washington Boulevard Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • (260) 422-5511
DESCRIPTION: A comfortable leisurely atmosphere await at this classic cafeserving breakfast, lunch and dinnner.
Taco Bell | MAP | WEB
230 West Jefferson Boulevard Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • (260) 424-5122
DESCRIPTION: Fast Food - Mexican.
Takaoka of Japan | MAP | WEB
305 East Superior Street Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • (260) 424-3183
DESCRIPTION: Takaoka in Japanese means "Never put your fingers in front of the chef." At this classic Downtown destination, showmen chefs create your Japenese meal tableside!
Toscani's | MAP | WEB
120 West Wayne Street Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • (260) 423-6706
DESCRIPTION: Boasting authentic Italian Cuisine in a unique old-world Italian setting, Toscani's has also been said to have the best Pizza in Fort Wayne.
Wendy's | MAP | WEB
121 South Clinton Street Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • (260) 422-2060
DESCRIPTION: Fast Food - American.
Window Garden | MAP | WEB
1300 One Summit Square (13th floor) Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • (260) 426-4086
DESCRIPTION: 13 stories above the city, Window Garden features a great menu AND a great view. Daily lunch specials in a cafeteria setting with a wide selection of menu items and Wellness Heart safe items make this a Downtown favorite.
COMMENTS
"Just moved to FW from NYC and we were looking for some places to eat downtown but was not easy. We ended up in Coney Island and that's terrific!!
Glad I've found this site and guide! Eating downtown has a different flavor than in an impersonal mall!!
The menus , opening schedules and knowing if under 21 are allowed will be perfect!
"
"I learned to call ahead before dining downtown!"
"I love this listing! I do agree with the last three people as well."
"It would be nice to add a link to menus of the non-fast food establishments."
"I also agree that hours and family-friendly status would be useful information to include. I would also like to see websites and/or contact emails for the various businesses. Personally, I would really love information on which restaurants offer gluten-free menu items and am willing to work with DID and the restaurants in developing gluten-free menus, lists, etc.... and even spreading the word via local groups and www.myspace.com/glutenfreefortwayne"
"It would be really helpful to have the restaurants' hours listed. We have tried numerous times to eat downtown only to show up and see a "closed" sign. Also, listing which places are family friendly would be very helpful. We tried going to the Dash-In one Saturday morning for coffee (since it's supposedly a coffeehouse!) and were told we couldn't come in with our baby because it's a bar...very frustrating."
LEAVE A COMMENT
