Chops Wine Bar — Restaurant in Fort Wayne

Learned a lesson Saturday night while visiting Chops. If I'm to come back, I'll ask if there are any large parties the night I want to visit ( if so, I would not come ).. Saturday a party larger than 40 or so people ( from what we were told ) dined. This caused my wife and I an hour and a half wait due to the kitchen being so busy. On top of that we were stuck in the lonely dark corner in the bar where the waitress consistently forgot about us. I don't blame her though, I'm pretty sure she was swamped from this large party.

Anyways, I feel from this whole ordeal, the kitchen rushed out our food causing my chicken to be a bit dry and my wife's stake underdone. I would have said something, but when you've been sitting in a restaurant for almost two hours, the only thing you want to do is eat quickly and bolt.

To make up for it, the waitress promised us free desert, which we thought we'd be able to order, but it ended up being what appeared to be a left-over browny in our to-go box.

Can't say I'd come back. The spicy beef egg roll was...

4+stars for me for this visit. I would usually have given Chops 5 stars. My girlfriend & I stopped by at the last minute for a quick lunch. We sat in the bar. Staff & service was good except when my girlfriend ordered Chicken Buffalo Salad. She wasn't advised that the salad portion for lunch would be enough for 2 persons. It was very large top with two big pieces of chicken breasts like as it would be on sandwiches. They weren't sliced like normal chicken salad would unless Chops is the only place serving buffalo chicken salad that way. The full cut celery sticks (not half) were arranged orderly under the chicken. They were huge celery sticks. To sum up the presentation for that dish rather sloppy. The whole dish felt like it would fit for a caveman lunch. We were speechless toward last half of our lunch and she ended up took the big pieces of chicken leftover home to make the next meal sandwich. I wished I remembered to capture a picture...

Chops has consistently exceeded expectations in Fort Wayne fine dining year after year. They offer steaks and seafood, served with two, house chosen, sides (but you can substitute no problem), & soup or salad. The cocktail, wine, and beer list are broad enough for everyone to find their favorite. If you’re looking for a recommendation, try the hanger steak or ahi tuna. The servers are knowledgeable, attentive, and friendly. Although located in a strip mall, they have done a great job making the space feel comfortable, chic, distinctive with their own style. Whether an evening with friends or a special occasion out with your love, Chops is a good choice.

Reservations are a must to make sure you...