Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Oyster Bar
Fort Wayne, IN · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Oyster Bar runs a serious beverage program. The LIBATIONS section lists 17 named cocktails, from the smoked West End with Bulleit 10yr Bourbon to the spicy Marma-Lady with tequila and jalapeno. A separate MARTINI'S section includes the Undercover Olive, a dirty martini with blue cheese olives and spicy pickled asparagus. Wine gets equal attention: a BY THE GLASS list spans sparkling, white, and red, while the BOTTLES section adds deeper selections like Roserock Pinot Noir and Inglenook 1882 Cabernet. Spirit tastings round out the calendar.
- What should I order?
- Start with The West End, a smoked Old Fashioned variation built on Bulleit 10yr Bourbon, Caffo Amaro, and cherry wood smoke. For a lighter, spicier route, The Marma-Lady mixes tequila, orange marmalade, hot honey, jalapeno, and egg white. If you prefer wine, the Cloudnine Pinot Noir by the glass is a straightforward red option.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests who want a cocktail list with named, spirit-forward drinks and a wine list that covers sparkling, white, and red by the glass and bottle. The MARTINI'S section will appeal to dirty martini fans, and the smoked cocktails suit those who like a little theater in the glass.
- When should I go?
- Evenings work well for exploring the cocktail list; a recent customer account describes smoked Old Fashioneds as a good way to begin the evening. The venue also hosts wine dinners and spirit tastings, so check the calendar for those events.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Prices are not listed in the available menu information, so expect to spend in line with a full-service restaurant with a substantial cocktail and wine program. The bottle list includes higher-end selections like Inglenook 1882 Cabernet, which will push the check higher.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A 17-drink LIBATIONS section with specific branded spirits—Bulleit 10yr, Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye, Tito's Vodka, Dobel Diamante Tequila—sets the cocktail program apart. The MARTINI'S section adds a focused dirty martini with blue cheese olives and spicy pickled asparagus. The wine list spans by-the-glass and bottle formats, and the venue hosts wine dinners and spirit tastings.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The LIBATIONS section lists 17 named cocktails, including smoked options like The West End and Rustic Turkey, plus a MARTINI'S section with the Undercover Olive dirty martini. Branded spirits such as Bulleit 10yr and Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye anchor several drinks. The range covers spirit-forward, spicy, and dessert-leaning profiles.
Menu strengths
- — 17 named cocktails in the LIBATIONS section, plus a dedicated MARTINI'S section.
- — Specific branded spirits: Bulleit 10yr Bourbon, Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye, Tito's Vodka, Dobel Diamante Tequila.
- — Smoking option available on Rustic Turkey and cherry wood smoke on The West End.
Standout selections
- — The West End: Bulleit 10yr Bourbon, Caffo Amaro, orange bitters, Old Fashioned bitters, cherry wood smoked.
- — Rustic Turkey: Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye, orange bitters, Old Fashioned bitters; can be ordered smoked.
- — The Marma-Lady: tequila, orange marmalade, lemon juice, hot honey, jalapeno, egg white.
- — Undercover Olive: dirty martini with Tito's Vodka, blue cheese olives, spicy pickled asparagus.
Wine
The wine list spans sparkling, white, and red by the glass and by the bottle. The BY THE GLASS section includes Prosecco, Greg Norman Chardonnay, and Cloudnine Pinot Noir, while the BOTTLES section adds Roserock Pinot Noir and Inglenook 1882 Cabernet. The venue also hosts wine dinners.
Menu strengths
- — By-the-glass list covers sparkling, white, and red, with 17 named wines including JP Chenet Rose, Prosecco, and Cloudnine Pinot Noir.
- — Bottle list adds depth with Honig Sauvignon Blanc, Roserock Pinot Noir, and Inglenook 1882 Cabernet.
- — Wine dinners are part of the venue's event programming.
Standout selections
- — Prosecco by the glass for a sparkling start.
- — Greg Norman Chardonnay by the glass for a white option.
- — Cloudnine Pinot Noir by the glass for a red.
- — Roserock Pinot Noir from the bottles section.; Inglenook 1882 Cabernet from the bottles section.
Spirits
The drinks menu includes a BOTTLES section, and the venue hosts spirit tastings. A recent customer account describes smoked Old Fashioneds as a good way to begin the evening. Specific bottle names or standalone spirits selections are not detailed beyond these points.
Menu strengths
- — Spirit tastings are part of the venue's event programming.
- — A recent customer account describes smoked Old Fashioneds as a good way to begin the evening.
Standout selections
- — A recent customer account describes ordering smoked Old Fashioneds as a good way to begin the evening.
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