The Oyster Bar
Est. 1888 · 1830 S Calhoun St

A Fort Wayne Tradition Since 1888

For more than 135 years, The Oyster Bar has been a part of Fort Wayne's dining history. Known for fresh oysters, exceptional food, and an atmosphere unlike anywhere else in the city, we bring together timeless tradition and memorable dining.

Whether you're joining us for lunch, enjoying cocktails at the bar, or settling in for dinner, there's always a place for you at The Oyster Bar.

Historic charm. Exceptional dining. Unmistakably Fort Wayne.

The Oyster Bar’s neon sign: The Oyster Bar, Steaks, Cocktails
Selections change daily

Today’s Oysters & Current Features

The Oyster Board
Our daily selection from the East and West Coasts, served with lemon and house mignonette. Ask what’s on the board today.
Raw oysters
Chesapeake Bay oysters by the full or half dozen, with cocktail sauce, mignonette, fresh horseradish, saltines and lemon
Baked oysters
Parmesan, Rockefeller, Casino, Fried, Blue Crab or Picatta

A downtown lunch tradition

Step away from the ordinary and enjoy lunch at one of Fort Wayne's most iconic restaurants. From longtime favorites to fresh seafood and thoughtfully prepared dishes, The Oyster Bar offers a dining experience that's anything but routine.

Oysters on the half shell with lemon and beers on the bar
A plated fish dinner with microgreens and sauce

Dinner & Cocktails

Oysters raw and baked, the kitchen’s classics and the craft cocktail list

Events & Private Occasions

Sunday dinners · private dining · off-site catering
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Gift Cards

Give the gift of an evening at The Oyster Bar.
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Hours

Lunch Mon–Fri 11–3 · Dinner Mon–Thu 5–9 · Fri–Sat 5–10 · Sunday closed

Location

1830 S Calhoun St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 · (260) 744-9490