Chappell's Coral Grill, Fort Wayne

Gary Chappell knows his fish and meat. When he wasn't busy selling the freshest catches at his fish market, he was gaining the culinary expertise that helped turn Chappell's Coral Grill into the beloved destination it is today from its establishment in 1986. Now, more than two decades later, Gary works closely with executive chef Bryan Adams to cultivate the restaurant's menu of made-to-order fish, hand-cut steaks, hormone-free chicken dishes and Cajun-inspired entrees made with fresh herbs and vegetables. Guests linger in booths over lunches of crab-cake sandwiches and New England clam chowder, or sip lemon-drop cocktails with dinners of seared tuna, stuffed chicken breasts, pork chops, and bourbon-glazed rib eye. Not content with simply presenting unforgettable food, the restaurant's culinary team also presides over an extensive wine list that highlights selections from their more than 50 vintages and styles.