Neat spot, good vibes, tasty sangria, decent food -- a fun stop in the dunes. I'll be back!read more

Drinks were amazing! Would definitely return to just go to the bar for drinks if ever in the area…read more Wait staff was also very pleasant and extra accommodating to our dog. Now why the 3 stars? The kitchen was severely backed up and we were given no warning when we got there for our 6:30 reservation. We were immediately seated and ordered and didn't get our entrees until after 8p. Once received, it was all severely overcooked, even the salmon ordered for the dog (which he normally loves and refused to eat). However, the appetizer we ordered was pretty decent (bread and meatballs). Hopefully this was just an off night for them but it really pushed back our night and travel plans as we were only traveling through.

Very clean, and very cute little sandwich spot! I had the cubano with French onion soup and both…read morewere delicious! Very filling. The kids meals are good sized, plenty of food for a kiddo. My wild child spilt their glass of water, and they cleaned it up no hesitation, and were so kind. THEN they gave my kids brownies free of charge! Good little find for lunch while passing through.

This was my first visit. The menu was enticing so I bought a bunch of things to try out…read more I liked: The carrot cake, Tuna salad sandwich, large portion, Black and Blue shrimp creole was delicious. Locally owned. Very friendly staff.

Amazing food! Super cute restaurant! Service was great! Highly recommend the Jumbo Pulled Pork…read moreSandwich! ** CASH ONLY

Excellent little side-of-the-road BBQ joint on US-20 in Chesterton just minutes from the Indiana…read moreDunes State Park beach and campground. I have driven by this place dozens of times since moving to the area and we finally visited. Man, I was missing out! Smokey's is some legit BBQ! It is cash only and even has a sign available for when they run out of that day's barbecue. The pulled pork was perfect and my wife and kids enjoyed their platter of brisket and pulled pork. Traditional sides include homemade coleslaw, baked beans, rolls and potatoes. Everything was fresh and delicious! I also enjoyed a cup of their brisket vegetable soup with my pulled pork sandwich. The sauce options were equally good, including sweet BBQ, hot mustard, mild sauce and hot sauce. Also loved seeing a sign from Kid Rock's visit declaring the "best little grub shack this side of Detroit." We will definitely be coming back and I highly recommend Smokey's to anyone visiting the area. They also offer carry out, so perfect for taking back to your campsite at the Dunes!

The food was spectacular, old world ambiance. Just like your Italian grandmothers kitchen, good…read moreservice too

Great variety of food. The braised brisket tortellini was very good! The server was attentive and…read moresuper sweet. Feels like an old school restaurant with a great vibe.

Cute place and amazing food. Staff is extremely friendly. Beautiful place inside and out and a…read moregreat place to eat no matter what the weather. We had breakfast and lunch items that were very tasty and healthy.

Great service, all the staff was very pleasant! The food was great! I wish I would have known how…read moreGOOD the breakfast potatoes were before, I would have literally ordered an entire plate! Would recommend!

We went here for a post 4th of July brunch and the line was out the door! However, it was not as…read morebad of a wait as one would get at a typical restaurant in New York and was totally worth it. Me and my friend got a lox bagel and an avocado toast, respectively. The everything lox bagel was very chewy and scrumptious, with yummy garnishes of tomato, cucumber, and spices alongside a velvety blanket of salmon. I took one sip of my friends draft latte vanilla and ascended: the la colombe brews do not disappoint! I ended up choosing a protein collagen mushroom Latte but Fourth of July specialized, called Rosie the riveter! It was quite sweet but also delicious, but my friends draft Latte was yummier by a little bit. So so so good. Shoutout lakeshore cafe fr

The food was great and the vibe was nice, but the coffee was just regular like not the best…read more Overall everything was a nice experience.

WOW you have to try this spot for killer burgers & some of the best onion rings ever! GO! They even…read morehad an incredibly delicious street corn side that my husband thought was some of the best he's had! Great space with plenty of street parking out front with a large dining room (we chose to sit at the bar) and a lovely outdoor patio! The service was swift and kind, and our burgers were cooked to perfection and absolutely 5+ stars in deliciousness! They serve Jones soda, which was super cool and the space was casual and rustic and just really cool to hang out in. My husband discovered this when he went to visit our daughter at University of Michigan and I'm so glad he found it - we cannot wait to go back again! I'm still dreaming about those onion rings!

I found this cute place on Yelp while we were road tripping to Grand Rapids. The burgers looked…read moreamazing and I had to try them. Order at the counter when you walk in and grab a seat anywhere in their massive dining room. They serve Jones Soda on tap which gives this place massive bonus points. The smashed burgers came out quickly and we realized too late that I had ordered way too much food!!! A combo comes with fries and a drink, but I just had to try the fried green beans and onion rings. Everything was amazing and I will make this a must stop the next time I'm in Michigan City.

We tried this for brunch on a Sunday and got seated quickly. It was pretty busy but service was…read moregood. It was a little loud but the inside is nice and the bathrooms are nice as well. We started with the Poblano and corn cheese dip which was super tasty, especially the homemade pita chips. I got for my entree the bagel and lox which came with a salad as a side. The white balsamic dressing was good and the lox seemed fresh. Good brunch option very close to the outlet mall.

Perfect hidden gem in Michigan City! We selected this restaurant bc of all the 5 star reviews but…read morealso because the variety of the menu! We had all different types of dietary needs, and we left very happy! Originally, I called bc reservations only offered up to 4, and our party was 8. We had children so we could only wait for a limited time on a Friday night! The hostess was very kind and even said ofc they take reservations for over 8 people! Both my kids wanted adult entrees bc of the description. I believe the interior gave me NY library in the 90s, not that thats a negative, but gold lights on the tables and dark green walls, it just was a very comforting atmosphere! Don't sleep on the lime couscous feta bites! Nom nom nom

Great chicken schwarma! Delish and healthy…read more Quaint relaxed restaurant atmosphere. Great service by the nephew of the owner

We stopped here on our way home from the outlet mall. Easy to get for takeaway. We were impressed…read morewith how quickly our food came out. The chicken schwarma bowl was made with incredibly fresh ingredients and the flavors all went very well together!! We will be back!!

We stopped into Shoreline Brewery while visiting Michigan City because it was unbearably hot…read moreoutside and we needed somewhere to cool off before we could check into our hotel. We ordered the Elote Pizza, and overall it was really good. It had a nice wood-fired crust that was probably the highlight of the meal. The only downside was that it came with a garlic aioli that was very heavy...there was so much on the pizza that it overpowered some of the other flavors. I think it would have been even better with a lighter hand. For drinks, I had one of their sour beers and my husband ordered an IPA. Both were good, but neither really stood out as anything particularly memorable. We sat at the bar, and the bartender was friendly and took good care of us. The layout of the brewery was a little unexpected. We walked into the main entrance, then the host brought us back outside and over to a separate building where the bar is located. It was a little confusing at first, but it ended up being a neat setup. The restaurant was clean, with a spacious dining room and a nice-looking patio. The only thing that kept this from being a higher rating was the value. It felt a little expensive for what we ordered, and while everything was solid, nothing really wowed us. Overall, I'm glad we stopped in, especially as a place to escape the heat for a while. If you're in the area and looking for a casual meal and a local beer, it's worth checking out...I just wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to visit again.

Went for dinner, and was asked to pay $5 cover because a band was playing outside. Sat outside and…read moreband packed up after a couple of songs. Spoke to the manager who was very unapologetic and didn't seem to care about treating your customers well. Pretty much said that's their policy even if you happen to come just 5 mins before close. Food was average, their "award winning" lamb burger was not medium rare as stated on the menu. The only saving grace was our waitress who was very attentive and empathetic. Will not venture here again nor will recommend anyone to go here.