Five Stars Great ambience, friendly staff, and good food…read more My buddies and I went to Tavern on the Lake after work on Friday. Since one of my guys is a Hobart Guy, we always trust his judgment when we eat in town. This place didn't disappoint. We ate at the bar, and enjoyed interacting with the staff. We even spent some time with the owner and his wife. Really nice people. The food is excellent, but my personal favorite item was The Bang-Bang Shrimp. I could honestly eat that dish all night nonstop. The view of the lake is spectacular. If you're ever in the area, this is a place where you need to visit!

Always great food and service; great to see Diego and Mary still here after remodel. Always a…read moregreat lunch spot for our family.

Dinner, salmon and mahi, old fashioned, Bloody Mary, all great!! Friendly service in the small town…read moresetting!

Unfortunately this place fell flat for me. We took a trip during the week after someone recommended…read moreit and I'm not sure we'll be back for anything other than the drinks, the plantains and the sautéed crab appetizer. The coconut curry shrimp lacked the depth and really any flavor you'd expect for something curried, the jerk wings lacked that quintessential smoke flavor and smell and at opening when we went they said we're out of rice and peas and substituted it for overcooked jasmine rice and the pineapple upside down cake was also unavailable. Again, maybe a place for appetizers and drinks only.

SAME REVIEW I PLACED ON GOOGLE I've been to Cagney's many…read moretimes in the last 4 years. I go in there and mind my own business, drink a few beers and read books or newspapers at the bar. I'm an old white guy so I know this wasn't race related as some of the complaints expressed. Well, I sat down at the bar and the tall muscular dude with the tattoos behind the bar approaches me, and he's looking at me, and I just assumed he wanted to know what I wanted to drink. I just asked for a draft beer. He said well I'm not the server but she'll be along shortly. I said, sorry, you were looking at me so I figured you wanted to know what I wanted. He then said, "no, I was more interested in what you have in your bag." I had a small white Walmart type grocery bag sitting on the bar. I told him I just had reading materials in the bag. It's the same type bag I bring in there nearly every week when I come in there to drink and read. In my bag I bring reading materials, a spare batt and charge cord for my tablet, and a case of pens and highlighters, and cigars. I don't know if he thought I was bringing a bomb in there or what, but that really pissed me off. I noticed there were women at the bar who had purses on the bar, so was he concerned about the contents of their purses? No. So he's looking at me and telling me he's wondering what's in my little white grocery bag. I came in there many times before with same small ass bag doing the same routine at the bar: peacefully smoking a cigar, drinking a few beers for an hour or two, reading, and leaving. I don't know what I did to semi-trigger this dude to suddenly direct his attention on me and my bag as soon as I sat down as if I were a criminal or a terrorist, but fine, I'll find another bar, simple enough to fix.

Went there for the first time a few weeks ago. Kinda a biker bar, but people were super nice. It…read moreis in Davie so it was kinda honky tonk,western. But food was okay and people treated you very well. it is a fun place and has good rock bands. Wish the bands started at 9:00 instead of 9:30, would definitely go back with the right band playing that I enjoy hearing.

First I have to start with our server, Keri. She was awesome!! Such a beautiful spirit. She was…read morerunning the bar and the few tables that were occupied. She smiled and shared many laughs with us. She was very knowledgeable about the place, background, food and drinks. I love love love that it's nonsmoking!! They are family friendly so next time we will bring our little ones. I'm not sure which days are what or when but they have a dj, karaoke, and line dancing. On each table they have a game you can play like scramble, tic tac toe, etc... Food and drinks were good. We had pizza and nachos. Nachos were smaller than expected. Definitely not shareable lol.. anyway nothing to really brag about there but the prices are pretty decent. I enjoyed myself so much talking with Keri and my husbae and playing games, that I kept forgetting to take pictures. I have a few to share. Come on out for date night, girls/guy night out or bring the whole crew out! I definitely recommend this place. And if you see Keri tell her I sent you!

Social Goat isn't very social at all! No one waited on us came in, no greeting no drinks no food…read moreno service!

I accidentally posted this under my old profile but Tiny's Coffee Bar is so good it deserves to be…read morereviewed twice! My bridal shower at Tiny's. It was suggest by a friend but I had never been. The experience was wonderful! The entire staff was attentive to our party and there were other large parties there. I had the salmon salad and 2 espresso martinis, both were delicious. The food was so good we all sampled each others' - apple French toast, chicken biscuit with cheese grits, fries and the grilled PB&J. I should have ordered one of those to go. The coffee bar is quite large on the inside with two sides and a nice size bar. Matt, the owner, communicated with my friends to make sure everything para perfect for the shower. We got to meet his mom who was lovely as well. Tiny's is clearly a gathering spot for the community. It's worth the trip to Gary.

Stopped on our way through town, their website says they're open late but we were told kitchen…read morecloses at 9, we got there just in time! Very cute place, and the waitress was very attentive and gave us recommendations, came back often to check on us and refill our drinks. Lots of drink options, including cocktails, wine, beer, cider. I got a grapefruit radler which I don't see too often. Several yummy looking things in the menu, and vegetarian and gluten free options. I went with the recommendation of vegetarian fried rice, topped with a fried egg. My friend got the chips and guac and pork belly side. We both liked the food quite a bit! A great find! Lots of people were there, and there was live music which was a bit loud, but definitely recommend this spot.

The Brickhouse just reopened after closing back in March. This was my first time in and I loved it…read more Great wings, good local beer on tap and friendly service from all of the staff. What more could you ask for? Our group was treated by Mallory, the head of Brickhouse's kitchen, with the newest addition to their wings menu: Bang Bang Bang Wings. They were delicious. While advertised as hot, the triple bang best describes the flavor. Vibrant and savory with just enough heat you can feel. Totally safe for those that fear wings with too much heat. We also tried the "Jale-mango" wings. These were pretty mild as far as heat, but full of sweet mango-ey flavor. A great pepper/fruit combo with the glaze sauce. To wash the wings down, I enjoyed a pint of "Don't Fear the Reaper" by local brewery 18th Street. Definitely worth a visit. And Brickhouse is connected to the Art Theater in downtown Hobart making It the perfect pre or post show watering hole.

What great food! Large menu and prices aren't bad. I've taken out and eaten in and the food has…read morebeen really tasty each time. And a real nice variety on the menu for a Bar. The folks there are super friendly and the service is fast.

Dirtty's Jazz & Blues House is officially open for business. My bestie and I checked it out the…read moreother night during our spontaneous Miller Beach pub crawl, and it was pretty OK. I have to admit, the place is waaaaay bigger on the inside than expected. There's a large u-shaped bar with nice lighting, some small high-top tables and chairs, a stage toward the back for the live jazz and blues bands, and even a lounge area with a fireplace and cozy chairs & end tables. Cute and trendy, a nice place for a date. The servers are prompt and friendly. But we ordered Stoli and sodas and pretty much got huge glasses of just vodka on the rocks. I'm not convinced the bartenders really know how to mix a drink, but I'll try a different cocktail next time (although it's kinda hard to mess up a Stoli and soda, right?). The flyer for Dirtty's says in big, bold letters "Adults 40 and Up" which could be just the kind of vibe your looking for, or maybe not your thing at all. Either way, they're very up front about it. My friend happens to be 30 and joked the whole night about being upset that she wasn't carded. C'est la vie. Currently they are open Thursday through Sunday and charge a reasonable $5 cover. Our drinks were $7 each, which is also reasonable considering it was a giant glass of vodka. All in all, we enjoyed our time at Dirtty's and will probably be back. Since they just recently opened, I will forgive the mediocre drink and hope for the best next time. It really is a cute place to enjoy a cocktail with friends and hear some live music by the fire.

I tried visiting this place 3 times with no success. First time was after work I drove to Gary to…read morehave a drink and when I got there the place was closed. Second time I tried to visit was on 2017 New Years Eve. My husband and I pulled in parking lot about 8:30ish and you could hear the music playing from outside but again when we got to door it was locked and we tried knocking but no one ever came to door. The Windows are made of glassblock so that wasn't helpful when trying to knock. I've tried to contact by Facebook, email and phone and have failed to get through. Really disappointed as I would love to see what this place has to offer. However, a business that has wrong contact information on their site and no recent updates on their webpage makes you wonder about the establishment.

The old school dive the hubs and I love ! It's inexpensive, every knows everyone, and cash only …read more They do have an atm on site . We LOVE the staff and the fellow community patrons for sure !

Best dive bar in the region…read more Old school, excellent owner, career alcoholic bar. No food. Bottle beer. Inexpensive and accommodating.

Estella's Cantina is the newest food addition to Lake Street in Gary's Miller Beach. We stopped in…read morefor dinner before attending an open house at the Miller Beach Arts and Creative District which is right across the street. Estella's was fantastic. First, the service was top class. Our server was attentive and really did a great job engaging with our kids. According to Estella's website: Indulge in our authentic made-to-order tacos and sip on traditional Mexican classic cocktails and craft tequilas. The tacos are definitely the star of the show on the food menu. Thumbs up all around from our kids. Two of them had steak tacos and the other two had chicken tacos. My wife and I split the nachos with chicken added and they were equally delicious. Also a shout out for their chips and salsa. They are a la carte, but the chips are made to order and were some of the best nacho chips we've had in the area. Estella's won us over for sure. We'll be back!

Great food. Good portion sizes, well priced and quick. I always get at least one shrimp taco.read more

Oh wow! I never would have imagined an experience like this in Valpo. We had a last-minute reunion…read moreduring the holidays and managed to snag spots on the bar side. It looked like reservations are highly recommended if you're planning to dine in. The ambience was elegant, calm, and intimate, and the service was hard-working, cheerful, and accommodating. Our large group ordered a variety of drinks, and not a single person was disappointed. I can personally vouch for the espresso martini and the Fashioned in Apple; both perfectly suited my tastes. For dessert, a friend ordered the chocolate mousse while I chose the Yule Log. The presentation was gorgeous and delicate, and of course, they were delicious. Now I just need to come back to try the food. The prices might sting a bit, but I have a feeling my taste buds will convince me it's worth it.

We drove 1.5 hours to try this spot--and it was absolutely worth it. We started with cocktails at…read morethe bar lounge while waiting for the rest of our party. A quick tip: definitely call ahead for a reservation. The dining area is small but cozy, offering a really intimate vibe. The cocktails were fantastic, and the staff couldn't have been friendlier. The food? Outstanding. You can tell the owner knows a thing or two about authentic flavors--probably from time spent traveling and living abroad. I really appreciated how true the dishes stayed to their roots. The semi-open kitchen was also a great touch--it shows they're confident in their craft and proud of what they're serving. I'm not usually big on desserts, but wow. Honestly, they might be more known for their desserts than the entrees, but both were amazing. What really pulls it all together is the service--attentive, thoughtful, and full of personality. That's what makes this place special.