Proximo

Went here with our of town friends. We planned to go to another restaurant, but it was closed on Monday, so we walked down the street to Proximo. The food came fairly quickly. I ordered the pork chop which was cooked well but the highlight was the bed of the corn risotto it sat on. It was creamy and cheesy and melted in my mouth. I would go there and order just that! I also loved the crispy Brussels sprouts but ordered it without the sweet sauce on top. My husband had the shrimp and grits and said it was very good. The service was just a touch above which you would expect from a restaurant at this dollar point. The sad thing, which lowered my score, was the fact they forgot my friend’s entree. By the time she got it, she asked for it in a take away container. The other difficult thing was the level of noise in the restaurant. It made it hard to hear across the table.

LISTEN TO ME!!! If this place isn’t on your brunch spot bucket list, you need to edit that thing RIGHT NOW!!! I Google searched “mimosas near me,” on my way home from a long weekend getaway, and this place popped up. I ordered the tortilla soup, the fruit bowl, and the pancakes, and a side of toast. OH. MY. GOD. Look, if I’m ever put on death row, and I’m given the opportunity to select a “last meal,” WITHOUT HESITATION it is coming from Proximo… AND I WANT JARED TO SERVE IT TO ME!!! His personality and customer service is out of this WORLD!! Jared is SO personable and absolutely hilarious. I showed up by myself, but sincerely felt like I was enjoying this meal with a friend close by. All four of my soft drinks were kept filled the entire time, and he must be a mind reader, because he always checked in at the PERFECT time. He knew everyone around me by name, including myself - and this was my very first time here. He truly made the experience so much more enjoyable, so request his section if you can! Thank you, Proximo, for such a lovely experience. I pass through FW quite frequently while traveling, so expect to see me back here soon!!

The atmosphere was mellow and the service was great! (Shout out to Monserath!). Our order included shrimp and grits, steak and eggs, and Cuban chicken. The food was good but could use a little more flavor. The drinks and banana bread were very good! Our overall rating would be a 7. Definitely worth a try!

A few friends, my family & I had lunch here. Please note you will need to make a reservation ahead of time. The food was excellent, incredible drink selection; while it is higher end, you unquestionably get what you pay for. The atmosphere was great. Quiet, welcoming, perfect for a nice breakfast, lunch and dinner with family or friends. The staff was on the ball and maintained great communication; kitchen and waitstaff, couldn't ask for better service. Overall, very good experience, and will be returning very soon. - Asa Humes, President & CEO of TacoCatProductions Pictures & TacoCatRecords

Service was outstanding. Our waiter was attentive, engaging, and very knowledgeable of the menu. The food menu offered just the right number of options without feeling overwhelmed with too many choices. The drink menu was similar, with an array of drink options and skilled mixologists to expertly craft any cocktail. The three of us all ordered cocktails, which were delicious and did not take a ridiculous amount of time to make it to the table once ordered. We all enjoyed our dinner choices, which all tasted excellent, as well as having been prepared in a very reasonable amount of time. The interior setting and design are tasteful and, unlike too many restaurants, the floor isn't packed with tables. There is plenty of room to move around without fearing bumping into another customer. This was my first visit to Proximo, and certainly will not be my last. Highly recommend!

5/5! Food, service and cocktails were all fantastic. Our server, Jared, was very likable and created a great experience overall. Definitely recommend!

My family and I went for the first time today and loved it! Our server was super helpful with our questions and attentive. I tried the breakfast chilaquiles, the hibiscus lemon tart, and my family shared the guacamole and cornbread as appetizers. Everything was delicious and great portions!

Morgan and Jacob are the best! My group and I had a great time at brunch today. Incredible service, food & espresso martini was amazing! Thanks so much.

Dang. I didn't think I liked Mexican breakfast foods. But maybe I like Mexican-ish breakfast foods? Because the carnitas eggs Benedict that I ate at Proximo was part Mexican, part southern American, and all delicious. The restaurant's take on a Benedict was made with braised pork on top of arugula and cornbread instead of the classic English muffin. On top of all that is two poached eggs, hollandaise sauce and cilantro. It was a gut bomb! Especially for me, because I'm not normally used to eating a big breakfast. Proximo offers a menu inspired by Mexican, Spanish and Cuban flavors. So you'll find things like shrimp and grits with Spanish chorizo, chilaquiles, a green chile Caesar salad ... but also things like lemon blueberry pancakes and biscuits & gravy. The black coffee was dynamite, and my server made sure that my cup never runneth empty. Speaking of my server, he was super attentive and yet not overly so. One niggling thing. This is the kind of place where the servers say "we" instead of "you," which awakens the cranky old man in me. "Have we ever dined with us before?" These words were literally said out loud. This cursed sentence was messing with my head the entire time I was there. I couldn't stop thinking about it. In what world would you ever say something as diabolical as that? Only at a restaurant such as this! Parking is all street parking, which is free on the weekends.

So this is my first return to Proximo for many years, and man, I can't believe I waited so long to come back! Wanted to do something special for my dad's birthday, so we booked a brunch at Proximo! When we got there, immediately I felt like my family and I were at ease. Everyone was lovely and got us seated! The interior is bright, and there is indoor and outdoor seating if it is nice enough outside. We decided to take from the brunch menu--everything was good! My mom got the dulce de leche French toast with berries, which was sweet but very nice if you're in the mood for some great French toast. My dad got the breakfast tacos with chorizo--while the meat wasn't super spicy, it did make my dad drink a lot of water! I got the chilaquilles with carnitas which were good--but I felt like there could have been more sauce soaked into the chips or added to the dish before serving. While it had a large portion of meat, only one egg and not a ton of sauce made the dish get a little dry as I was eating it (and used some of my dad's breakfast taco salsa to help with the liquid for the dish). Overall, dishes were enjoyed, so I'd love to return to try more off the menu. I will say there was one crowing jewel of our time at Proximo--the dessert! We got a Torta de mil hojas, and it was a towering delicious cream puff-esque concoction. We all said we didn't have much room left in our bellies... But somehow this entire tower was eaten. I wouldn't miss it if you can get to Proximo! Oke thing to note about Proximo--parking is all on the surrounding streets. Not terribly hard to find, but be ready to walk a bit from your car on case you go downtown during busy times! Thanks for a great return, Proximo! Hoping to get back again soon!

Food was amazing. Service was amazing. Alex, I love you! Alex is the best bartender and Thane is the best manager of any establishment ever. Also, one of the chefs is really hot, I don't know his name though. Best restaurant in town. Thank you for the best experience a girl could ask for.

Quite the unexpected dining experience for Breakfast in downtown Fort Wayne!!! OMG! The service and food were top tier. I definitely want to experience dinner. Very accessible, upscale decor! Can't wait to visit again!!

Food is absolutely fantastic!!! I have some really weird allergies and they handled it with no issues. Even tweaking the blackberry margarita for me! We came into town for a conference and will probably be back before we go home! Yum!!!

We had a great time having brunch at Proximo! Our server was awesome and very attentive. We decided to split the garbage skillet, and instead of making us split it, they brought out two smaller skillets, which was very nice. They even boxed up our food for us when we finished! We'll definitely try to come back next time we're in Fort Wayne!

The Peruvian Saltado was amazing! Charming establishment and our server, Jared, and the bar manager, William, were charming and helpful. Best meal on our vacation road trip.

First time and the food was SO good, the service on spot and the setting was nice (we sat outside on a Sunday morning) and so peaceful. Simply enjoyable and recommended.

Went here for brunch on Saturday and it was amazing! Food is made to order and from what we could gather they will make it your way to the best of their ability. Indoor and outdoor seating which is nice. The eggs Benedict plates are fantastic... we tried the salmon and the carnitas versions and both were fantastic with the carnitas version winning the day!

While in the area for work, I asked a friend for suggestions in Fort Wayne for lunch and she suggested Proximo... and I am so glad she did! I loved the open kitchen and big windows. The food was excellent and I enjoyed my drink as well. Our service was spotty, having to wait longer than usual compared to how many tables we could see occupied. Definitely will be recommending this place to others, and hope to come again the next time I'm in town!

The pasta was slightly over cooked for my liking. Cilantro pesto could use more cilantro flavor and it could be more saucy. The brussel sprout had good flavor but was too sweet for my liking - it was drowning in maple sauce so I had to pour it out a bit. I got take out but the staffs were super friendly. The inside of restaurant was super nice. I might want to dine in one of these days. I'll prolly go for shrimp and grits next time.

Such A Flavorful Experience at Proximo. Visited Proximo on 5/4/24 with my husband and friends after a wedding. The open kitchen ambiance was delightful, offering a glimpse into the culinary magic. We savored a shared tortilla soup and Peruvian Saltado, and it was worth the wait. From guava margaritas to breakfast tacos, every dish delighted. Kudos to our attentive waiter, Joseph, for enhancing our experience. An unforgettable culinary journey!

Great for brunch, good service, neat atmosphere in downtown Fort Wayne in the relatively new Skyline building.

We have always loved Proximo's amazing and spicy (we request extra spicy!) Shrimp and Grits and their milk punch is one of my favorite cocktails. You just can't go wrong with their Latin specialties. But you may not know that Proximo is a wonderful breakfast spot! The Traditional Breakfast -- 3 eggs, tasty and crispy patatas bravas, a meat side (I love the sweet peppered bacon), and toast (I was able to substitute a fluffy and delicious pancake). We sat outside on Wayne Street and enjoyed the sights and sounds of the city and had friendly and very quick service! I can't wait to go back!

Favorite restaurant anywhere in the US. Their kitchen is amazing. The service is unbelievably kind, knowledgeable and gracious. Wine selection is excellent. What an absolute gem! If you are within 100 miles...it's worth the trip.

My friend and I sat at the bar! Our bartender was friendly and provided quick service! Menu is vast and food was good!

Came here randomly on a Sunday night before a show at the nearby theater. Although we came here at 5 o'clock and it was empty, we were not allowed to have a regular table unless we had a reservation. It was unfortunate that although this place has outdoor space that they did not have heaters and we're not utilizing the outdoor table. Space. Instead, we were invited to sit at the bar, which actually turned out to be quite fine for our party. At the bar you can still order from the dinner menu. So we ordered a few appetizers and sides and entrées to share amongst us. The portions were very fair and easily shareable among the three of us. In fact, we even had some leftovers. We were also pleasantly surprised to find out that wine bottles were 20% off that night so we ordered a bottle . Nathan, the bartender was super friendly very patient did not rush us and helpful when it came to recommendations as well. I would definitely come back here again when I'm in town. This is definitely a great ambience. Very clean and modern. Great location to the hotel and the theater. Well priced for what they're offering and the portions.

I didn't want to have to do this, because I really like the food here. But this is the second time in a row I came here and had bad service. The first time, I sat on the patio and after asking the waitress for a few minutes to look at the menu, she just disappeared for 15 minutes and never came back. I left and went to Marquee instead (best service in The Landing, btw). Today, I told myself I was going to give Proximo another chance. I sat at the bar and ordered my food immediately. 25 minutes go by before the bartender tells me there was a mishap in the kitchen. This was my work lunch hour, so by that point, I didn't have time to wait any longer. They did give me a $25 gift card, which was a nice gesture, but I'm likely going to re-gift it to someone else. What's the point in coming back for another bad experience? To the Proximo mgmt team, I have to ask - what are you guys doing? You occupy a prime restaurant location, with all the makings of a great dining experience, but you seem to drop the ball every time. I hope you can find a way to redeem yourselves - your food deserves better service.

I've always wanted to try Proximo as I've heard great things. So I decided to spoil myself and order it for the first time. I ordered shrimp & grits, street corn risotto, tomato soup, and hibiscus iced tea. The shrimp & grits is hands down one of the best things I've ever eaten. Generous amount of shrimp, balanced spices, layers of flavor, and great texture. They even made it without the chorizo or bacon as I'm pescatarian. The street corn risotto was perfectly cooked with a lovely amount of cheese and just enough salt for a perfect bite. The tomato soup was interesting. It had more of a pizza sauce texture but it was layered great with flavor and the addition of fresh cilantro & cheese on top made it a great bite. The portions were perfect. You can tell that the chefs put their all into their work and have a passion for cooking. This has been the best meal I've had in a long time and that's saying a lot as I'm critical when it comes to food. This was supposed to be a one time spoil myself order but now I plan to go into the actual restaurant in the future for the full experience. Thanks for making amazing food and also, being able to adjust to customizations. I'd give more than five stars if I could!

Very impressed with the response to my original review. They more than made it up to me and delivered much better experience. We sat outside this time which was a nice environment downtown FW. The tuna tiradito was very good, elote was not very flavorful. I was very skeptical with the cilantro chicken pesto but I was pleasantly surprised as it ended up being quite delicious. The puff pastry at the end was light, fluffy and a good ending. Our server was attentive and accommodating.

We have tickets for a show in Ft. Wayne. We had reservations for Proximo that we made in December--almost 6 mos ago. When we arrived, and they wouldn't seat us at our time. We waited and waited and finally had to leave. Bummer. We won't try this again. 0 stars.

Went to this place and sir not over $400. The brunch, drinks, and conversation wjth my cousin was just that worth it to me . I had so many mimosas we had to take a Lyft. I'm reminiscing but that's a good time

Love the street tacos. Excellent service & quality food! Insane amount of variety.

the dulce de leche french toast was excellent, and my partner enjoyed his omelet. The service was the standout element during our experience.

We are so glad we came here for dinner our first (and last) of four nights in Fort Wayne. Our first night we shared the shrimp sope as an appetizer. Generous amount of shrimp with veggies on a bed of cornbread (tortilla). Delicious. We each had a frisee salad, and my duck on mole sauce was terrific and the portion was huge with two legs and thighs. Service from Aaron was spot on... attentive and responsive, yet not intrusive. We enjoyed the food and service so much, and the menu was very enticing, we inquired of Chef Kevin if he was willing to make a meatless paella for a return visit. He enthusiastically said YES. So, four nights later we returned for another excellent dining experience. The seafood paella for my wife was excellent, loaded with shrimp, scallops, mussels and clams, topped by a lobster tail. My specialty seafood pasta with mussels and clams prepared in a romesco sauce was similarly delicious and devoured eagerly. Wines enjoyed were a generous 10 oz pour. Sunday night all wines by the bottle are 20% off. A stellar two dining experiences!

Incredible brunch. Dinner is sometimes a hit, sometimes just ok. The Cuban chicken is full of flavor and texture. Always good. Tonight I got the Jamaican jerk tuna and felt it did not live up to the description. The tuna itself was great. The coconut rice, however, was far from creamy (it was basically white rice that had been cooked in coconut milk instead of water for a slight coconut flavor) and the apple mango slaw was closer to a pile of pickled apples and mangoes. Overall the dish really needed something to pull it together ... maybe it needed a fat and my guess is that said fat was supposed to be found in the coconut rice, but it just didn't happen tonight. Service was outstanding and my cocktails were spot on.

Great staff, delicious cocktails, fantastic food. I love their vegan barbacoa and could eat that every day.

August did such a great job with frequency of table visit, welcoming us, and attending to our needs! She was super friendly and made our experience highly pleasant. The food was also delicious and beautifully prepared. Thank you, Proximo!

Proximo in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, has offerings for breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, dessert! The ambiance is hip and friendly and it's corner location brings tons of terrific natural lighting from the outside in! As we dined I enjoyed great people watching as pedestrians passed by. Really cool location! We ate at Proximo during the winter months and will come back to enjoy their roomy al fresco patio dining in the warmer months. My Garbage Skillet was delicious!! I also had a scratch made biscuit with fresh honey and it was yummy! You'll see the Garbage Skillet pictured without the eggs because I'm not an egg eater. We all enjoyed our brunch and also had drinks at the bar one night earlier as we were staying in a nearby hotel. Service was very attentive both in restaurant and bar, friendly and personable staff. I highly recommend Proximo in downtown Fort Wayne.

Próximo has a lot of seating and is very open. We had a nice view of the bar and kitchen. My family and I were on the hunt for mimosa flights and Próximo supplied! We each got a mimosa flight and there were plenty of flavor options. I got the traditional, pineapple, and margarita. Love me how they were presented and were all super yummy! I was craving a breakfast that I don't have the skill set to make and knew exactly the carnitas benedict was the perfect meal. I actually never had any sort of Benedict, but this is how I always want it Love the blend of American and Mexican coming together to make a tasty brunch. Definitely want to come back to try the rest of their menu.

My daughter wanted to write her own review. Próximo is the best place ever there pancakes are the best,and the staff are super kind! One of the staff members her name is August she is the best. I am a big My Hero Academia fan and drew me a Izuku,Katski,and shoto picture. So if you see her say hi oh and she has really kawaii cat pens.

Próximo is still an outstanding dinning experience. Making a reservation on Open Table is very easy. Parking can be a challenge. However there are several pay options near the restaurant if you can't find a street spot. The host and waitress were very friendly and professional. You felt like you were valued and welcomed. The restaurant is still attractive, in good working order, clean and very attractively decorated. The Teo person tables might be a bit small. However the chairs and booth seating are very comfortable. My wife had the chicken pesto entree. The chicken breast was large, most and very tasty. She enjoyed the pesto as it was not strong and over powering. The angel hair pasta was cooked perfectly. I gad the lamb shank. This was cooked to perfection. The meat had a small amount of seasoning and was extraordinarily moist. The meat could easily be cut with a fork and had a solid meat flavor. The fresh radish and carrots priva nice fresh crisp crunch texture. The rice was cooked perfectly- not too soft but no crunchy grains. The pickled onions and peppers provided a nice zest. This dish was also very large. Overall the entree portion sizes are very large. I'm not sure how I would have managed one of the attractive designer/creative appetizers, soups or salads. Proximo can be a bit pricey so be prepared for that if that could be an issue for you.

Service was great, food wait time is over 30 mins, wanted the pork chop but they said it takes as long as 30 mins, we waited about that anyways, should have gotten the pork chop. Lamb shank was 4/5 and shrimp and grits was 4/5, it was too spicy for my haole friend!

When it's been weeks since you've dine at a place and still drool over what you had, I'd say that's a great sign. Beautiful interior and I was surprised at how kid friendly they were as it definitely appeared to be more upscale. My usually well behaved toddler decided that day at brunch to be loud and fussy; however, the staff remained very kind and attentive. They had a kids menu and really neat doodle pad that on a good day would have kept my toddler happy. OMG i was so happy with the carnitas benedict i ate. Every bite was so flavorful and being served on cornbread instead of English muffin *chef's kiss*. The kid's side order of bacon and cornbread was also generous in my opinion and my kiddo scarfed it down. My friends were also pleased with their orders. Overall I would run here in a heartbeat next time I'm in town to dine... but maybe I'll leave my toddler at home lol!

A friend recommended this restaurant excellent service by Derek. So caring super good service. Completely loved the food. Highly recommend it

I stopped at Próximo for an early dinner... the service was excellent and the food was outstanding! Really enjoyed the Ahi Tuna appetizer as well as the main course (Braised Lamb Shank)!

First visit today, brunch. Food & service were fantastic. We both had salmon cakes Benedict, delicious. Our server Morgan was wonderful. Definitely will return.

We love this restaurant. The service is always amazing! Erin was our server and really explained us all the different options as well as some of the mixed drinks. The Oaxaca old fashioned was a great choice if you care for mezcal or tequila drinks. I had the Chicken Tortilla Soup and it was delicious, loved it! Amazing flavor and combination of sour cream with queso. The halibut was nicely cooked and served with the tomato and cucumber salad. The árbol ribeye was well cooked to our liking and plenty of food. The ambience is relaxing and calming, great for a celebration dinner or a relaxing night with this great ending. Enjoy

I went with a few friends and we ordered (I can't remember) as an appetizer we ate it so fast because it was sooo good! The flavors complement each other very well. I ordered the special all of the day and the food was delicious! It was a spicy pasta and chorizo type of dish. I let the waitress pick my drink I told her I wanted something sweet and she recommended a lemon drop or a strawberry lemon drop. I received the strawberry one. It was ok, but not that sweet. I wouldn't order it again, but it was NOT bad.The ambiance is sort of a romantic open vibe. I have tried their brunch in the past and the bacon and French toast is amazing and gets 5 stars!!

The waiters are great here. I would give this place a 3.5 if I could. I got the cuban chicken, and there was an overwhelming amount of beans... like way too many.

I've been here twice in the past six months for breakfast! They definitely have a Latin influenced menu. Both times the service has been excellent. The hostess is amazing and so friendly. We had the mimosa flight (which is no longer available) and it was so fun to try different flavors. The chilaquiles and chiles rellenos are delicious. Be prepared to ask for it mild if you don't like heat. My guest on visit one had the shrimp and grits, but the spiciness was too over powering for her to finish. My guest on visit two had the blueberry lemon pancakes. I wish I had a picture! They were huge! She told me they were just as delicious on day two. Overall, I would recommend Próximo for a unique breakfast experience, but be prepared for some HEAT!

The vegan mushroom barbacoa & garbage skillet were absolutely DELICIOUS & service was quick!! Will be back for dinner.

Another fantastic experience at Proximo, this place knocks it out of the park every time we go! The staff is so helpful and courteous and they go out of their way to make you happy and absolutely love your experience. This is a great restaurant to take your special someone for a date and there is no dress code but definitely an upscale/trendy kind of place. The dining room has plenty of seating with booths and tables and there is also a lot of natural light coming in from the many windows along the perimeter of the building. Or you can choose to sit outside on the patio and people watch under the canopy (be aware that it can be noisy during events or with traffic at times). We lived in FW until 2020 and had visited Pròximo frequently before moving to North Carolina. We recently came back to FW for a visit and made it a point to stop in for dinner at Próximo, we both had the Elote for an appetizer, the Vegan Mushroom Barbacoa for our main course, and for dessert we called ahead (a few days in advance) and requested a vegan key lime tart. Everything was delicious and full of flavor! ¡Que sabor! They will do special requests being a scratch kitchen, just give them a call in advance and let them know your dietary restrictions or requests and they will do their best to accommodate you, which they have always done for us. This is our favorite place to visit in FW by far, so much so, we visited this place 3X in less than 24 hours!!

An absolute tango for your tastebuds! We stopped in for our last dinner in town before heading home and are so glad we did. We started with ceviche and house-made tortillas. Not one who normally likes ceviche, the Hubbs decided that THIS ceviche was delicious enough to eat half...and some of my half. I was not amused. He decided to skip the salad and order a small chicken tortilla soup. He practically licked it clean. I couldn't decide between salads, so I asked our server to pick for me. He chose the mixed green salad and I'm so glad he did! It was filled with fresh, crisp veggies, black beans, and had the creamiest jalapeño dressing I've ever encountered. This salad is a winner! I decided to go with the cilantro chicken pesto. As a pesto fan, I really enjoyed the cilantro and lime flavors added for that Peruvian flavor. We saved a little room for the Caribbean spice cake, and I strongly suggest you do the same.

We decided to have an early dinner before a show at the Embassy Theater. For a starter, we ordered the carnitas tostadas and they are delicious and could easily be a meal in themselves. (Lunch?). For our main courses, we got the seafood paella and scallops and squid ink risotto. Both plates came out steaming out and were full of flavor. Our favorite of the two was hands down the risotto. Dessert was the churros with a caramel and spicy chocolate dipping sauces. Very tasty way to end our meal. Just wish the caramel was a bit thicker but wouldn't stop me from ordering again. Overall, was one of the top three meals we have had in Indiana and the service was amazing.

Since we are in town visiting from NC. We have stopped 4 times already at one of our favorite places in town Proximo. The breakfast menu is also vegan friendly. You can substitute any meat options for Tofu and or sofritas. Being a scratch kitchen, it allows the chef and cooking staff to accommodate dietary restrictions. This time we ordered the Chilaquiles did half and half of the Tofu and sofritas with a side of extra chilaquiles sauce. This meal is very filling and full of flavor! One of our top choices for breakfast. The service is always very pleasant and they know the menu well enough to make suggestions for the substitutions. The ambiance is always great, and always feel welcomed here!

All was good for a lunch. I would recoomend the place. There is a children's menu, and they give the child an opad to play with.

Overall a really nice restaurant with a pleasant and upscale vibe. The restaurant staff is very knowledgeable and consistent with checking on tables. The food is well prepared and tasted fresh and well seasoned. I ordered the seared scallops entree and they were cooked perfectly and seasoned great. The portions are adequate and the ingredients are high quality. Great place for a date night or to go for an night out with friends.

Loved the food and a must try is the almond mimosa! We had lunch and breakfast the next day outside on the patio. Patio has heaters for the morning chilly temps. Service was good expect a wait time if you show up without a reservation. Expect a little bit of weight on your food as it is all prepared. when ordered. A must place to stop in downtown ft Wayne!