Welcome to Fort Wayne, Indiana, a vibrant city with a population of 320,278, located in the northeast region of the state. Known for its beautiful parks and the stunning Rivergreenway trail, Fort Wayne has seen its fair share of closed down restaurants. From establishments that have shut down permanently to those that are temporarily closed, the culinary landscape here reflects changing tastes and economic challenges. Explore our list of notable closures to remember cherished dining experiences.
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Junk Ditch Brewing Company – Fort Wayne – 1825 W Main St
1825 W Main St
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Status: Closed Permanently
Wendy’s – Fort Wayne – 3519 Broadway
3519 Broadway
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
Status: Closed Permanently
Top Notch Diner – Fort Wayne – 6800 Bluffton Rd
6800 Bluffton Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
Status: Closed Permanently
Red Rok BBQ & Bourbon Saloon – Fort Wayne – 2701 W Jefferson Blvd
2701 W Jefferson Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Status: Closed Permanently
Bourbon Street Hideaway Restaurant – Fort Wayne – 135 W Columbia St
135 W Columbia St
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Status: Closed Permanently
Freshii – Fort Wayne – 301 W Jefferson Blvd
301 W Jefferson Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Status: Closed Permanently
Caliente – Fort Wayne – 120 W Wayne St
120 W Wayne St
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Status: Closed Permanently
The Golden – Fort Wayne – 898 S Harrison St
898 S Harrison St
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Status: Closed Permanently
Columbia Street West – Fort Wayne – 135 W Columbia St
135 W Columbia St
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Status: Closed Permanently
Gibli Middle Eastern Fare – Fort Wayne – 1622 Broadway Suite 122
1622 Broadway Suite 122
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Status: Closed Permanently
TGI Fridays – Fort Wayne – 4201 Coldwater Rd
4201 Coldwater Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Status: Closed Permanently
Proof° РFort Wayne Р1915 Calhoun St
1915 Calhoun St
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Status: Closed Permanently
Charlow’s Grill – Fort Wayne – 3103 Oxford St
3103 Oxford St
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
Status: Closed Permanently
Subway – Fort Wayne – 1575 Goshen Ave #A
1575 Goshen Ave #A
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Status: Closed Permanently
Pasquetti’s Italian Steakhouse – Fort Wayne – 3530 W Jefferson Blvd
3530 W Jefferson Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Status: Closed Permanently
Yats Cajun Creole – Fort Wayne – 4210 W Jefferson Blvd
4210 W Jefferson Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Status: Closed Permanently
Sunrise Cafe – Fort Wayne – 1019 E Coliseum Blvd
1019 E Coliseum Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Status: Closed Permanently
Jag’s Bar & Grill – Fort Wayne – 8915 Lima Rd
8915 Lima Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
Status: Closed Permanently
Richards Restaurant – Fort Wayne – 717 W Washington Center Rd
717 W Washington Center Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Status: Closed Permanently
Triple B’s BBQ – Fort Wayne – 6207 Plantation Ln
6207 Plantation Ln
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
Status: Closed Permanently
Fortune Buffet – Fort Wayne – 5507 Coldwater Rd
5507 Coldwater Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Status: Closed Permanently
Bird and Cleaver – Fort Wayne – 1603 N Wells St
1603 N Wells St
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Status: Closed Permanently
Summit City Brewerks – Fort Wayne – 1501 E Berry St #106
1501 E Berry St #106
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
Status: Closed Permanently
Caliente – Fort Wayne – 1123 E State Blvd
1123 E State Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Status: Closed Permanently
Cabin Fever Coney’s – Fort Wayne – 930 Goshen Ave
930 Goshen Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Status: Closed Permanently
Calhoun Street Soups, Salads, & Spirits – Fort Wayne – 1924 S Calhoun St
1924 S Calhoun St
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Status: Closed Permanently
Kung Fu Buffet – Fort Wayne – 6045 Stellhorn Rd
6045 Stellhorn Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
Status: Closed Permanently
Three Rivers Distilling Company – Fort Wayne – 224 E Wallace St
224 E Wallace St
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
Status: Closed Permanently
Bob Evans – Fort Wayne – 520 E Coliseum Blvd
520 E Coliseum Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Status: Closed Permanently
Taqueria Coahuila – Fort Wayne – 2529 S Calhoun St
2529 S Calhoun St
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
Status: Closed Permanently
Pastor’s Place – Fort Wayne – 1533 W Dupont Rd
1533 W Dupont Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Status: Closed Permanently
Penguin Point – Fort Wayne – 7303 Winchester Rd
7303 Winchester Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46819
Status: Closed Permanently
Fort Wayne Famous Waffle Station – Fort Wayne – 3213 St Joe Center Rd
3213 St Joe Center Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
Status: Closed Permanently
Miami Grill – Fort Wayne – 5858 Bluffton Rd
5858 Bluffton Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
Status: Closed Permanently
Subway – Fort Wayne – 1903 W Coliseum Blvd
1903 W Coliseum Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Status: Closed Permanently
Hardees – Subway – Fort Wayne – 1727 Apple Glen Blvd
1727 Apple Glen Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Status: Closed Permanently
Lucille’s BBQ – Maplecrest – Fort Wayne – 7225 S Maplecrest Rd
7225 S Maplecrest Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
Status: Closed Permanently
Chantili’s – Fort Wayne – 6328 W Jefferson Blvd
6328 W Jefferson Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Status: Closed Permanently
Tucanos Brazilian Grill – Fort Wayne – 4130 W Jefferson Blvd, Suite I-15
4130 W Jefferson Blvd, Suite I-15
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Status: Closed Permanently
Don Hall’s Guesthouse – Fort Wayne – 1313 W Washington Center Rd
1313 W Washington Center Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Status: Closed Permanently
The Fish House Restaurant & Seafood Market – Fort Wayne – 4910 N Clinton St
4910 N Clinton St
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Status: Closed Permanently
Hotel Tango Fort Wayne – Fort Wayne – 10212 Chestnut Plaza Dr
10212 Chestnut Plaza Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
Status: Closed Permanently
Wendy’s – Fort Wayne – 5701 Coldwater Rd
5701 Coldwater Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Status: Closed Permanently
Subway – Fort Wayne – 1727 Apple Glen Blvd
1727 Apple Glen Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Status: Closed Permanently
Subway – Fort Wayne – 3522 N Anthony Blvd
3522 N Anthony Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Status: Closed Permanently
Wild Crab – Fort Wayne – 6282 W Jefferson Blvd
6282 W Jefferson Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Status: Closed Permanently
Wendy’s – Fort Wayne – 6824 Lincoln Hwy E
6824 Lincoln Hwy E
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
Status: Closed Permanently
Flanagan’s Restaurant & Pub – Fort Wayne – 6525 Covington Rd
6525 Covington Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Status: Closed Permanently
Taqueria La Piñata РFort Wayne Р6121 N Clinton St
6121 N Clinton St
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Status: Closed Permanently
Subway – Fort Wayne – 5311 Coldwater Rd
5311 Coldwater Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Status: Closed Permanently