Club Soda

We’d heard of this restaurant and wanted to try it out, so decided to have a date night here. We made reservations through Open Table and arrived 30 minutes early. They were able to seat us right away.
The hostesses were all very nice. We were seated upstairs. I liked the décor of the restaurant. For a lack of better words, I felt it was very downtown-​ish, which is not a bad thing at all.
For starters, I ordered the shrimp cocktail on the advice of a friend. I was told that the horseradish-​cocktail sauce it comes with was spectacular. My friend was not kidding, it was surprisingly good and the shrimp were a good size. I also ordered the chocolate kiss martini. It was delicious.
For my main meal, I head the bone-​in rib-​eye with blue cheese and garlic mashed potatoes. Probably the best steak I’ve had in Fort Wayne. It was cooked perfectly (medium) and the taste was out of this world. One of the best steaks I have had in general. My wife had the filet with peppercorn crust and it was equally as good. She also had the loaded baked potato, which she said was probably the best one she’s had. We skipped dessert due to being too full.
The reason I gave this 4 stars instead of 5 was because the menu was limited. There wasn’t a huge selection to choose from. But with that said, the restaurant looks nice, the staff was friendly, and the food was great so it was well worth visiting. We will be back!

Want to be part of the IN crowd? Judgemental a bit? Then this place could be for you! Mixed drinks, sodas, pricey foods and much much more. Very stuffy crowd unless you’re from the IN crowd :) Rich folks come here, social climbers, and those who think they are rich or try to act it anyway come here!!! And it’s all the same to me. Put your nose up at me please do it again! and again! You will have that here! I like the food, very fancy indeed. They have a good shrimp and an outside area to eat so you can sweat deez nuts off in the summer and much much more!
I love it here very good yes very good indeed!

The Smoked Gouda dip paired with the Bloody Basil Martini was delicious! The dip is always good but this was my first time trying the Bloody Basil. I definitely recommend on a hot day/​night — it was very refreshing.
I had the Tuna sashimi with their risotto du jour for my entrée and it was to die for.
Our overall experience was amazing due to our server, Justin. Very friendly and was very informative about the different drinks they offer.

This place is so good for lunch. When we came my husband got the club sandwich and I got the deli trio. They have a great selection and an awesome drink menu (get the strawberry haze). The outside seating area is shaded and large. Our server was wonderful and was very attentive to our needs.

Walked in just before 2pm. The host sat us, told us that though the kitchen closes at 2, they will be happy to accommodate us. Server walked over and took our drink order, told us the kitchen was not yet closed. 3 minutes later walked back and said the kitchen will only make us appetizers and soups. FURIOUS. Will NEVER try again after that. Don’t lie.

Delicious. I got the stuffed chicken breast and the mixed drink that has blood orange & basil. The food of everyone else in my party looked delicious too. Normal-​priced drinks, food a bit on the pricey side, but everything sounded amazing. Every drink, every appetizer, and nearly every meal was screaming to me «Order me!» It was really hard to settle on something. If I’m ever in Fort Wayne again, I want to go back right away, and try that Gouda dip, a seafood dish, and some of the appetizers.
PS. The interior is really attractive and spacious, outdoor patio area looks nice too, and the servers were really nice.

Sat at the bar early on Saturday evening. We think of Club Soda fondly because we’ve had some great service, food and the atmosphere is industrial chic but not stuffy. Seemed more than adequately staffed and the barrettes were pleasant. Sounds good so far, right?
I will speak for myself since my husband was happy with his food and I wasn’t.
I had the bacon wrapped scallops for an appetizer, great! My spinach salad was sad looking and not that great. I ordered my 30 dollar N.Y. strip steak medium rare because that is the way I like my steaks done. Neither my husband or I were asked to cut into our steaks or asked if they were to our satisfaction. My husbands was to his liking, my was not. It was way too done, I expect some blood on the plate with medium rare, it was barely pink inside. We were very hungry, so no, not going to ask for another, nor do I like to waste food. We each took home what we had left and I’ll incorporate into some other dish.
I just feel it is at a price point and its reputation stands on as close to perfect as you can get in Fort Wayne. Not tonight for me at all. Probably will try new places next time that I haven’t given a chance yet

Service was awesome, my server did a wonderful job. She was attentive but not overbearing. My apps were delightful the Calamari is now getting my vote for best in town. The Rib-​eye with the green beans was delicious. The Halibut I had was over cooked and dry, but the polenta with peppers and Kale was sooooooo good. I mean that polenta is the best of ever had. The martinis are to die for here as well. This place is pricey, but it’s worth it. Would have been 5 stars but damn that fish was dry. That being said, this was my 5^th-​6^th time here. I most defiantly will be back.

Besides being great for lunch/​dinner, their catering service is the best in Fort Wayne. I would never consider using any other service. From the creativity to the service everything is always perfect. A definite go-​to!

Nice little place just east of Downtown. The main things I enjoyed:
1. The music is on one side of the place separated by a doorway with some tables on the other side. That’s great if you want to be able to have a conversation.
2. The waitress put up with a lot of s**t from me — not that I was trying to be difficult, but I’m not really into hard liquor. So I have a few favorites and she tried to get the bartender to make them for me (w/​o success). When the third attempt failed, she just made a suggestion from the bartender. Thanks and sorry.
3. Plenty of parking behind the building and I left my car there overnight. It was still there in the morning. Cool. :)
The things I didn’t as much enjoy:
1. Obviously it would be nice if they had a few more items to make the drinks I wanted. Haha.
2. They did close a little early, so that was a little bit of a bummer.
3. It was cold in there!
I didn’t eat the food, so can’t comment on that. And I’d agree with some of the other reviewers that it is a little pricey. I mean, we are in FW, right?

Club Soda is pretty good, a bit over priced but I love the atmosphere.
First time I just sat at the bar, had a blood orange basil martini (Super yum), and had a very awkward first date.
Would recommend for date night (not this particular date though) or business dinners!

DO NOT BELIEVE the good reviews here because I do not understand how a place like this could possibly get 4 or 5 stars! Anyone who has eaten at a decent restaurant outside of Indiana knows what I’m talking about and I did not exaggerate in my review one bit.
The 1 star given is really for the potato soup and service which was ok, everything else was a huge disappointment. First, this restaurant is waaaaay overpriced for the quality of food they offer. I could go to a burger joint and have better food. Second, there was no effort put in the actual meal. What we ordered was rack of lamb, potato soup, and shrimp cocktail for appetizers. The lamb came out so late that we were wondering what they were doing to it; judging from the quality they must have had to run to the store to buy the canned ingredients to prepare it.
The cocktail sauce was the weirdest thing I have tasted; it had a combination of metal taste, wasabi, and maybe tomato… I really don’t know but it was really strong. The rack of lamb was the worst! First of all, it had a weird smell of lamb that wasn’t properly marinated. It was topped off with an olive and pickled vegetables (probably from a store bought jar) that didn’t even go well with the lamb. Second, the lamb was on top of a tomato sauce that pretty much tasted like a store bought prego (or other canned tomato sauce). Third, was the rice which tasted undercooked and from a ready made microwavable uncle Ben’s brown rice bag. All and all the meal was terrible, I would have preferred to stop at taco bell or five guys than this place. Thank god we shared food that night otherwise it would have been a bigger and most expensive disappointment! If I could get a refund for that meal I definitely would, such a rip-​off.

Simply incredible in every way. The setting oozes sophistication with its dim lighting and jazz music. We celebrated my wife’s brother and sister’s 21^st birthday where we started with the delicious smoked Gouda dip. My wife had a lemon drop martini and I a glass of red wine. Then she had a salad while I had the amazing French onion soup. Then we both had a filet mignon, perfectly cooked, cut like butter and melted in your mouth. It is too bad we were too full to eat dessert this trip but I have had the warm oatmeal cookie which is very good. Last but not least was our fantastic server, Jason. Great servers don’t just bus a table but they are your culinary guides for the evening. He was one of the best servers we’ve ever had. I cannot recommend Club Soda more. It is one of the best restaurants in town and the best steak you’ll find.

Great Atmosphere inside or out. Attentive, friendly staff make for a high energy place. The martinis I ordered was a Gimlet; excellent. The filet mignon with mushrooms was perfect. The pumpkin cheese cake was wonderful.

I was charmed from the moment I walked into the place. From the friendly staff with just the right amount of artsy cool, to the reclaimed industrial atmosphere, to the interesting drink menu with retro cocktails and new concoctions, to the delicious food, our evening at Club Soda was a treat, We visited on a Saturday evening and were able to snag a table. But we were there on the early side, before the live music started, and I’d make a reservation the next time. We each had fish for dinner (halibut or salmon) as well as a sampling of their cocktails. Service was good, and the drinks well mixed. We are looking forward to a return visit to hear the live music and sample more of their menu offerings.

Club Soda is by far the best restaurant I’ve tried so far in Indiana (I’ve only been here 3 months, but still). Now, mind you, I did not pay the bill for my visit last week, it was a business dinner. But I would return here with my fiancé if we find ourselves back in the Fort Wayne area. The service was perfect and very attentive. The appetizers popped with flavor — my favorites were the «Ring of Fire» buffalo shrimp and the smoked gouda dip, which came highly recommended by our hosts. I had a delightful wedge salad, and for dinner, I had their signature Walleye. The fish was tender and tasty. I enjoyed the feta and herb flavor. The Lyonnaise potatoes were flavorful but too greasy — I’d choose a different side next time.
The atmosphere is worth remarking upon — I found their dining room and the patio to be very cosmopolitan for Fort Wayne. Can’t wait to go back.

I was on a strict diet during my visit. So I decided to get a salad. It wasn’t my first time here but it took awhile to get our food. Smoked Gouda dip is always a classic. However, the salad was extremely small for the price. Not worth the price at all! Great drinks though!

Have I mentioned I love this place? Yes… Yes I have. Another great night with great food, great drinks and great service.

I love this place. Great food, great music, great atmosphere.
The lobster mac and cheese is awesome, as is the Gouda dip. Excellent selection of beer and wine, and there is always a crowd.

I’d prefer to give my dinner at Club Soda last night 3 ½ stars, but since that is not an option, I’m feeling generous and will give them 4. I am going to break my experience down to service, food, and atmosphere.
I went with a group of six and our server Heather was amazing. Probably some of the best service I have had in a restaurant in a long time. She was caring, thoughtful, and made suggestions. She was very considerate of all of our needs at all times, and even brought the bartender to our table after he made a special Martini for me that was not on the menu. I requested vodka and St. Germaine, and he mixed a delicious drink. We gave him a round of applause. Heather and the bartender made our evening extra special.
Time to talk about the food, which is what pulled the star rating down. The food wad underwhelming. Our party ordered the scallop app and the calamari app. Both were good. I am not a huge scallop fan, but the members of our group that are, really enjoyed them. They were bacon wrapped with a sugary glaze. They were cooked properly. The calamari app was actually calamari steak strips that were lightly bread with a nice creamy dipping sauce. I prefer Calamari steaks, much more tender than the traditional tentacles that are often chewy. The appetizers were quite delicious. The rest of the food was poor. None of our meals were hot, barely warm. The members of our group who ordered steak said it was chewy and neither steaks were cooked the way they were ordered. In fact, they were both ordered medium, and one was over and one was undercooked. I had an Asian BBQ shrimp special with sticky rice. The sauce on the shrimp was odd. It tasted like someone mixed up some Siracha and cheap BBQ sauce and threw it on the shrimp. Maybe it would’ve been better warm or hot. The sticky rice was beyond sticky. So overcooked that it was mush.
As far as atmosphere, Club Soda has the whole Rat Pack feel down. It is an old industrial building with exposed brick walls and wood floors. It has a cool vibe. We sat in the bar at a high top table. It was a nice cozy spot. We had a perfect spot to enjoy the live band that began around 9. They had a crooner sound that matched the ambiance.
Overall, everyone in our party agreed that this was our worst meal at Club Soda food wise. The wonderful service and awesome atmosphere made up for the food. We had an awesome evening despite the food. Club Soda is not a place you go to expecting the be getting the meal of your life, but if you’re looking for a fun night with good drinks and music, this is the place to go.