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A photo of Ruth’s Chris Steak House - Fort Wayne restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1842)
$$$$
• American • Fort Wayne
Booked 24 times today
Great experience. Food excellent.Dane did an excellent job. Nice venue to celebrate a birthday.
A photo of The Standard restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(791)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Sylvania
Booked 48 times today
Great food, exceptional service, never disappoints always a great experience
A photo of Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Fort Wayne restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2430)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Fort Wayne
Booked 20 times today
We went to a winemaker dinner. Each course was paired with a wine from Duckhorn Cellars in California. It was fantastic! Each wine was great on its own, but each also paired well with the food served with it. The second course was a Maple Leaf Farms duck breast. Interestingly, the owners of Maple Leaf Farms were there eating with us! They were friendly and gracious. You meet the best people while dining at Eddie Merlot!!
A photo of Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Toledo, OH restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2366)
$$$$
• American • Toledo
Booked 68 times today
Our server, Felize was amazing and very attentive to our needs. One of the best I've had in a long time. It was our 36th Wedding Anniversary and they made it special for us. Food was excellent, drinks were excellent and the caramel creme brulee was memorable. We even had a serenade when it was delivered.
A photo of Claude’s Bistro & Bar restaurant
4.4
Awesome(820)
$$$$
• Bistro • Perrysburg
Booked 6 times today
Our first time at Claude's and what a wonderful experience. The menu was on the smaller side, but that's not a bad thing. Nice selection of food options with many surprise dishes. Korean pork tacos were delicious. Jake our server was simply great and helped with drink selections. Staff was very pleasant. We are looking forward to more dining experiences at Claude's.
A photo of Old City Prime restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(110)
$$$$
• Steak • Lima
Booked 7 times today
Bar and wait staff was amazing! The table side Ceaser was excellent! Thank you!
A photo of Copper Spoon restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(628)
$$$$
• American • Fort Wayne
Booked 11 times today
Such a perfect place for work Anniversary dinner. Kate, our server, was fantastic as was our food! We already booked for our Christmas party!
A photo of BakerStreet restaurant
4.5
Awesome(4009)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Fort Wayne
Booked 13 times today
The New England clam chowder is phenomenal! Our entrees were served hot! We highly recommend the warm brownie sundae! 
A photo of Marquee at the Landing restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(917)
$$$$
• American • Fort Wayne
Booked 24 times today
Marquee once again didn't disappoint. What made this visit extra special was the service. Shannon was so knowledgeable, personable, & attentive. Love the staff there.
A photo of Auburn City Steakhouse restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1354)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Fort Wayne
Booked 8 times today
Always amazing! We love celebrating with family and friends here. Something for everyone to enjoy, including dessert!

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  • Dawn
    Toledo / Northwest Ohio •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Our first time at The Standard & it did not disappoint! We started out with the whipped feta so yummy! My husband got the pork chops and I got the scallops both were delicious! We had each had dessert banana cheese cake & the chocolate crème Brûlée both were delicious. Our serve and staff was so personable and kind. We will be back! Next time, I’m getting steak!! 😉
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    The Standard$$$$• Contemporary American• Sylvania
    •
    4.8
  • RobertGold
    Indiana •27 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We went to a winemaker dinner. Each course was paired with a wine from Duckhorn Cellars in California. It was fantastic! Each wine was great on its own, but each also paired well with the food served with it. The second course was a Maple Leaf Farms duck breast. Interestingly, the owners of Maple Leaf Farms were there eating with us! They were friendly and gracious. You meet the best people while dining at Eddie Merlot!!
    More info
    Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Fort Wayne$$$$• Steakhouse• Fort Wayne
    •
    4.7
  • Timothy
    Toledo / Northwest Ohio •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Our server, Felize was amazing and very attentive to our needs. One of the best I've had in a long time. It was our 36th Wedding Anniversary and they made it special for us. Food was excellent, drinks were excellent and the caramel creme brulee was memorable. We even had a serenade when it was delivered.
    More info
    Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Toledo, OH$$$$• American• Toledo
    •
    4.7
  • KENNETH
    Orlando / Central Florida East •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 1, 2026
    Great experience. Food excellent.Dane did an excellent job. Nice venue to celebrate a birthday.
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    Ruth’s Chris Steak House - Fort Wayne$$$$• American• Fort Wayne
    •
    4.7
  • Holly
    Las Vegas •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 22, 2026
    Our first time at Claude's and what a wonderful experience. The menu was on the smaller side, but that's not a bad thing. Nice selection of food options with many surprise dishes. Korean pork tacos were delicious. Jake our server was simply great and helped with drink selections. Staff was very pleasant. We are looking forward to more dining experiences at Claude's.
    More info
    Claude’s Bistro & Bar$$$$• Bistro• Perrysburg
    •
    4.4

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