We held an 85th birthday celebration for my aunt last night (3/8/25). I cannot express how…read morewonderful the staff, the food, the ambiance, the bar.... Just everything was. Their event coordinator held my hand from the beginning of planning process all the way through the end. The evening was magical! It was all because of the team at 523 at Bent Oak. Thank you so much for making our evening a success.

Visited relatives and they took me here for an Easter Brunch. Reservations made but we were seated…read more45 minutes later. Food was served buffet style and was nothing special. It appears servers were overwhelmed and understaffed so service was poor. Ambiance is nice. Manager acknowledged the problems and accepted much less than the bill called for, so I have to say kudos to him!

Essence provides high quality food and an upscale dining experience while still providing relaxed…read moreatmosphere. The service is attentive but not rushed. Food was excellent and I felt you could come in formal or jeans and a nicer sweater attire and not feel out of place. I love they change their menu to keep things fresh.

We were treated so well here! From the moment we walked in the door, they were very attentive but…read moreat the same time not overbearing. And the food was delicious!! The atmosphere was very welcoming. It felt private, although there were people sitting close by. It can be a little more pricey of a dinner so keep that in mind, but there are plenty of options on the menu to fit most budgets. We'll be going back soon!

Ambiance: Artisan is a nice upscale restaurant in the heart of the historic downtown Elkhart. They…read morehave a large walk in wine cooler in the front of the restaurant by the entrance. The tables have clean linen and the staff are dressed accordingly to the vibe. Service: The staff here are wonderful! Our server was attentive and friendly. When they brought out our entrees, they had a staff carry an entree each! So we had about 8+ members serving our dishes to us. Pretty impressive! Food: The food was absolutely delicious! Each and every dish we had here was spectacular! My favorite from what I ordered was the steak chimichurri and the cauliflower. My husband ordered the duck and I had a bite. It was also fantastic! I don't think you can go wrong with ordering anything off the menu!

Classy, upscale spot great for date night or celebrating something. Prices to match. Recommend…read moremaking a reservation in advance, but my party did not and we were still able to be seated late during a mid-week evening. I went for the duck for my entree and it was nice. I really liked the accompanying vegetables and sauce and it was cooked nicely (I ordered it medium per chef recommendation). Service was friendly. Worth a try if you live nearby and want a nice dinner out.

Great pizza, quality beer. Great atmosphere and a friendly staff! Definitely worth trying!read more

We live in the area and visit frequently. Always bring family when they are in town. We go for the…read morepizza which is always great. The craft brews are well done as well. Be sure to give it a try if you are in the Elkhart area.

We had a great visit to Flippin Cow. The service was great, the food was excellent, the atmosphere…read morewas relaxed and the location on the lake was a highlight. It was one of the better restaurant experiences that we've had recently. Located a mile north of the Indiana Toll Road, we found this place based on a search knowing this area was where we wanted to stop for dinner on our traverse to Chicago. It looked like a fun spot from the description and was certainly something different. An additional consideration was that we had our 21-month-old granddaughter and needed a place where we could so find something that appealed to her. Burgers are usually a good bet. The location on Simonton Lake was beautiful. It facilitated a treat before we ever stepped into the restaurant. There was a family of swans on the water with the parents and their six cygnets. They were indeed fun to watch. The lake created a wonderful setting from the outset. Upon entry, we were greeted by the friendly staff and were accommodated with a booth in the main dining room quickly. Our waitress, Kayla, attended to us right away and did a terrific job. We were well cared for during our visit. The food was delivered in a timely fashion without undue delay. We started with an order of Onion Rings, which turned out to be a great choice. They were crispy with flavorful breading that was not so thick as to be overwhelming. We also tried a couple of cocktails. While we like a glass of wine with our meal, we're not really cocktail people. But these intrigued us. I tried the Peach Sangria, which was very good. My wife had the Jameson Ginger Sparkler. Jameson and Ginger Ale has been a favorite of hers since we experienced the Jameson Factory tour in Dublin several years ago. This concoction was a nice take on that theme. Both drinks were "dangerous" because they were so tasty that you didn't notice they contained alcohol. In spite of the fact that this is primarily a burger pub, we found two salads that intrigued us for our mains. One was actually in keeping with the theme of the restaurant, as my wife had the Flippin Burger Salad. As the name suggests, it featured burger on greens with her choice of honey mustard dressing. She shared that with our granddaughter. They were both happy with the choice. I had the Flippin Whitefish Salad. The fish was nicely done and it seemed appropriate since we were by the lakeshore. I found it to be quite satisfying with the raspberry vinaigrette dressing. Unfortunately, they no longer make their Mango Chardonnay Dressing that used to accompany this salad. I've never had the chance to try it but it sounds like they should consider bringing it back. The total for our meals with food, drinks, tax and tip was $68. At $34 each as well as having enough to feed a toddler, we were very happy with this given the experience. We'll look forward to a return visit now that we know this place is there.

We are visiting Elkhart on Business and pleasure . This is the first place we went for a bite since…read morewe wanted a burger . Hands down the best burger I have had in a long long time . I ordered the Stella Moo and it was perfect . We also got the bacon cheddar dip is what our server (Hannah) recommended and it was 10/10. The service was also a 10/10 Hannah was very attentive paid all attention to details and gave us the run down on the background of the restaurant and they way they prep their meats and cooked fresh (Never Frozen) We would definitely come back here for the food and to see Hannah .

Never disappointed when we dine here. Food is always excellent and service is exceptional. Highly…read morerecommend. My wife's salmon was perfectly done and my filet was perfect. Always love the mashed potatoes of the day.

Overall, I would say that this is a good place to dine. I wasn't very pleased with the Ahi tuna…read moreappetizer, but there are probably other appetizers that are good. The salmon entrée was absolutely delicious. Service was good and food delivery timing was spot on.

We had a bit of a rocky start at Antonio's with a delay getting seated, but what really stood out…read morewas how the team turned the entire experience around. Jack, the manager, went above and beyond to make things right. He was attentive, genuine, and clearly cared about making sure we felt valued as customers. His effort didn't go unnoticed and completely shifted the tone of our evening. Our banquet hall waitress (I wish I remembered her name!) was equally impressive, she was kind, attentive, and stayed on top of everything throughout the meal. You could tell she truly cared about giving us a great experience. On top of the great service, the food was amazing, everything we had was delicious and well worth the visit. What started off frustrating ended up being a really enjoyable night thanks to their outstanding service and commitment to making things right. That level of care goes a long way, and it's the reason we'll definitely be back.

We visited with my wife's family in Elkhart Indiana and they decided on pizza. Antonio's is their…read morego to. We We had 3 large pizzas with different toppings of which I had the pepperoni. The crust was exactly how I like it, crisp and dark. The sauce had a tang to it and a wonderful flavor. It was also plentiful and not over sauced. The cheese was also perfectly done and slightly browned in places. They cut it into wedges of which I had 4 pieces. Normally I wouldn't have eaten them hat much but I couldn't stop. I wish that I had taken photos but it disappeared so quickly with 8 of us chowing down on it. J would drive miles for this pizza and next time I want to add sausage with the pepperoni. Don't miss this one!

We have been going there frequently. Good food nice atmosphere, great staff. We always have a good…read moretime.

Service was slow and often forgot items we asked for. Fish sandwich was a bit bland, but the…read moreappetizer and spaghetti my friend ordered were superb. Would love to try again. I'd like to sit outside next time to enjoy the outdoor space.

Heard a lot about the Vine since we've been traveling to Elkhart a lot lately for shopping and fine…read moredining so finally stopped by. We are bar people so loved the bar seating there. The atmosphere was very nice. First off both our entrees were very good. We both cleaned our plates. A couple areas for improvement. The chicken dumpling soup was delicious but it wasn't hot enough. Just above lukewarm. You should have to blow on that first spoonful to cool it down a tad. The side Cesar Salad had no Romaine. Wasn't really a traditional Cesar dressing either. Cesar Salad at 523 is top notch which I compared it to. We'll be back.

Got the Best Reuben in Town. It was my first time ever having a Reuben and didn't know what to…read moreexpect. The sammich was freaking delicious!

Great Beer Great Food. Owner and staff provide great service! Chef offers a variety of great…read moretasting handhelds, flat breads and salads. The patrons add an opportunity for lively conversation. Westwind is a wonderful gem in Elkhart!

Yelped for "beer" and found this hidden gem! We were so pleasantly surprised to find excellent beer…read moreselections so close to home. We sampled all of the drink options and found several to our liking. We liked the Double Primis so much, we took a 1/4 barrel home with us! We tried the Dutch Country Soft Prezel with all of the dip options; Belgian mustard, beer cheese and pimento cheese. Wow! The the beer cheese was fantastic, but the pimento cheese is to die for!! Cannot wait to go back to ask if I can buy that in bulk too! The service was excellent. We sat at the bar because who doesn't love a free show?!? They answered all of our questions and we loved their food suggestion! It was clean and had great ambiance. There's a shuffleboard table, small food menu, indoor and outdoor seating. We cannot wait to continue supporting this local brewery and tell everyone about it!