These guys have the best chips and ranch that I've ever tasted in my life. It's magnificent ranch. Rosemary ranch? We were seated right away. I'm glad they were open a little later than average. I was delighted to eat a smoked brisket burger. That thing must've been 6 inches high. It was a monster. My sweetie loved the fish tacos. They have an amazing wasabi, mayo sauce that goes with them. The middles split a prime rib Mac and cheese. They described it as "real American food" with a smile and a twinkle in their eye. That means it's delicious. It's actually a bacon prime rib, mac & cheese, and they don't even mention the bacon because the prime rib is so good. Very filling. I took a sample and it is probably the best tasting meat augmented mac & cheese I've ever tasted. The smokiness just does something amazing there. I like the background music. I like the barn, Midwest, rustic ambience. It was a delicious experience. I had to share about it online with some Japanese folks because of their recent enthusiasm for American "cheese violence". I asked if that magnificent burger qualifies as "meat violence". read more

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I finally decided to try the Chubby Trout tonight. I was greeted by a couple of friendly and smiling faces at the door. I was Seated right away and introduced to my waitress, Taylor, immediately. Taylor deserves special accolades. She was so friendly and caring; she made my dining experience special. Thank you Taylor!! Taylor was awesome; she was friendly, always checking on me and sincerely concerned about my satisfaction. She was willing to do anything to make things right if I wasn't happy with something. First I ordered the Crab Cakes as an appetizer. Then I ordered off the specials menu; a Japanese spiced Branzino dish. The crab cakes were somewhat disappointing. Mostly filler and not much crab taste. Sometimes the taste actually resembled a tuna fish sandwich. The remoulade sauce that came with the crab cakes was really tasty. I wasn't really happy with the branzino dish. The fish was cooked pretty well, but "in my opinion" It had too much seasoning and the seasoning had an off flavor. Could just be my personal tastes. The restaurant has a lot of seating, little nooks and corners and a bar with seating. Plenty of quiet areas and areas to gather as a large group as well. Even though I didn't have great food choices today; I'm pretty sure while I'm in town this weekend, I'll go back and try some different dishes. See you all soon!! read more

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This is a pretty chill place with a broad based menu. Edamame & veggie pasta were excellent. Pretzel bites were okay. Coconut shrimp was a bit overcooked and our side of sweet potato fries never appeared. Otherwise, Tanner our server did a good job of keeping drinks filled. I'll return for Lake Perch. read more

Found this rustic old livestock barn that's been converted into a fish house, and though we picked it because it was convenient, it ended up being a great find. The fish was excellent, but the non-fish options aren't an afterthought: the chicken bacon ranch burrito was seriously good. read more

Chubby Trout - Wally Walley - giant fish filet with almond crust - Seafood Near Me - Elkhart, Indiana

Love the name! So stinking cute! Stumbled on this restaurant because my mom wanted some fresh fish. I was surprised that it was walking distance. We still drove over. The parking lot was full, which is always a good sign that the restaurant is good especially on a weeknight. Once we were seated, our server came to greet us. We started off with a 1/2 order of calamari. So good! I ordered the chubby trout which is trout stuffed with shrimp and stuffing. My mom ordered the fried perch. For dessert, we ordered a piece of cake carrot to go. Comes with ice cream too. Would go back especially if I'm in the area. read more

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This was going to be my dinner spot even though my hotel has a restaurant because I like to experience local restaurants. The place is very popular because it filled up fast. The decor is like a western theme with wagon wheel lights, barn door and lots of wood. They have an outdoor patio. Small bar and a dining room. My server was very friendly and we had a nice conversation because she had family in Lake Geneva Wi. I wad order a whisky old fashioned sour forgetting I was in IN and not WI so I wasn't expecting very much but to my surprise it was very good. I would order the queen prime rib rare with mixed vegetables and mashed potatoes. The prime rib on its own was tender but bland on the dry rub probably because most of the clientele was older people. The au jus was bland once again with no big beef flavor. The creamy horseradish sauce was amazing and really delicious which made up for all the blandness. The sautéed vegetables were fresh with carrots, cauliflower, green beans and peppers. The mashed potatoes were lumpy skin on. Over it was fresh food, good drink and great service. read more

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We had such an enjoyable experience. The server was very attentive even though the time to receive our meal seemed extensive. The place was not busy when we arrived but many large parties were seated after us. The food was very good. Pretzel knots with the dips was a great appetizer for 4 adults. Walleye meal was huge! Lake perch portion was quite generous as well. Highly recommend this place. Restaurant could have been a bit cooler though. read more

Chubby Trout - Walleye dinner with sweet potato fries and coleslaw. - Seafood Near Me - Elkhart, Indiana

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Very nice. Walkable from the hotels, but honestly a bit pricy for the area. Online has a gluten free, but otherwise no real indication for food sensitivities on menu. They are in the middle of changing their menu. The smoked prime rib is no longer smoked it is just roasted. They do mention this when you sit down, but just a heads up. Ambiance is very nice. I enjoyed it. Clean and friendly staff. You can sit at the high tops outs while you wait and they have a limited menu with full bar drinks that you can order from while you wait. read more

Chubby Trout - Signature Grilled Chicken Salad You can swap chicken for ahi tuna for an up charge. I can't do cheese, but normally it comes with cheese. - Seafood Near Me - Elkhart, Indiana

Crazy snowy night. Ordered carry out dinner to eat in the hotel room. We were feeding 3 people. The salmon was a nice piece of fish and cooked well. Mashed potatoes with coleslaw. $28 was a little steep in my opinion. My son ordered the fried perch. My daughter had a couple of good sized rolls...overall a good experience. Would like to dine in next time. The place was packed. read more

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Best food around. Crab bisque is amazing. Place was packed but service was friendly and fast. Everytime im in town this place is a must. Also the Brussel sprouts with bacon and potatoes was the best I've ever had read more

The food and the service are both great. It's kind of a cool old barn. I actually love the dinner called the Chubby Trout. It's spectacular. But, I've had a number of very good meals there. read more

Was very busy but our wait wasn't too long and our sushi boat was amazing!! We also had a very attentive server!!! read more

Chubby Trout - Volcano roll - Seafood Near Me - Elkhart, Indiana

Very good seafood and vegan choices. When it's busy food service is slow at the bar. Crab cakes and salmon were very good.

What a wonderful experience and a great restaurant with delicious looking sushi that I didn't eat but wonderful lake perch that I did have was great. Highly suggested.If you're in the area, check it out. read more

Chubby Trout - This was the sushi role that the person beside me had. It's the Chef Gil Roll. - Seafood Near Me - Elkhart, Indiana

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We sat at the bar because it was very crowded at 6:30 PM on a Friday night. Service was great. Excellent variety on their menu and a very good selection of beers. We ordered the vegetarian pasta dish. It was excellent. read more

My husband and I were in town to get work done on our rv and decided to stop for a late afternoon lunch. I was really excited to try this place since the reviews were good but left feeling very underwhelmed. We sat at the bar and ordered pretzels for an app. Unfortunately the serving size was pretty small but what we did get was good. We ordered two sushi rolls and a couple pieces of nigiri. The ahi tuna and yellowtail nigiri was great. Simple and fresh. We ordered the American dream roll which was just meh to us. We also ordered the featured Cowboy roll. It was TERRIBLE! Cold, well done steak wrapped around the roll and then smothered in sauces with a handful of thick fried onion pieces on top. It was hard to eat and chewy. Not at all delicate and light like sushi should be. It really struck me as a place that makes sushi for people who don't like raw fish but want to be included. I guess I should have known better than to order sushi in a barn decorated like a burger bar. read more

Pretty disappointed in my daddy daughter date dinner. We both ordered New York strips, medium rare. Both came out medium well. Sure they were only advertised as 10oz, but they were under 1/2" thick each, and more fat than most New York strips I'd consider serving. We got a sushi roll, and while it tasted good, the execution was rather poor, as every piece was falling apart from not being rolled tight enough. As always our service was pretty decent, even for a busy night. I did have issues getting our server to stop by to let her know about the steaks, but probably only because she asked how our food was literally 10 seconds after the plates hit our table. read more

It was my first time here. Had the pretzel bits and those were delicious with the 2 types of cheese dips. Had the volcano sushi roll and the california roll. Also had the coconut shrimp dish. Food was awesome. Liz provided excellent service. I will definitely come again. read more

Oh my god. Let me start off by saying, best sushi ever. My house burned down in LA and ever since I came to Michigan, no sushi has ever been quite the same. Then, one day, I came to this place. First of all, waitress was so nice! She was also really pretty and kind. We got our meal in a short amount of time. I had the cobra roll! (100% recommend!) absolutely amazing. Sauce was so delicious. They gave us a large amount of wasabi which made me SO happy! I love wasabi. Inside of the store, very welcoming! And Beautiful! The sushi tasted like heaven in general. I also loved the fries. Best food ever, literally the best place in Michigan!!! And to the amazing waitress, thank you! Your service was absolutely amazing! read more

Chubby Trout - Cobra Roll - Seafood Near Me - Elkhart, Indiana

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This restaurant punches above its weight gastronomically. They nail the small details, and you can tell the food is made with love. I highly recommend the soup. The service was fantastic, the ambiance is unique and authentic, and the food is fresh, well prepared, seasoned properly, and delicious. read more

Chubby Trout - Chef Gil Roll - Seafood Near Me - Elkhart, Indiana

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Drinks food everything about this place is just cool. I had the red dragon roll. It was pretty good. read more

Chubby Trout - Seafood Near Me - Elkhart, Indiana

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We were here for a private party but the food was absolutely amazing and the servers were fantastic. Highly recommend. Private party held at smoking fatties but food from chubby trout. Same owners. read more

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On our recent trip to Elkhart, my husband and I met friends at the Chubby Trout. We both had the Chubby Trout dish. I had mine gluten free. It was delicious. I also really linked the stained glass windows they have above the bench seating. It gives a good division to the tables and adds beauty. The waitress was also excellent! read more

Came here during a work trip. Fantastic environment. Came here on a Monday evening and the place was super packed and the service team was hustling all night. I had the salmon which was perfectly cooked and my colleague has the tuna salad. Absolutely fantastic! I decided to go back here a few days later to get the sushi. Also really really great. I will for sure come back here once I'm in town again read more

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This place is clean, the food is amazing, the staff are friendly, and it has a cozy atmosphere. They actually make their own food, which is why we started coming here. Their sushi is made from fresh seafood and is delicious. The sushi lunch specials are a filling option. The Chef Gil roll is our family's favorite. Their burgers are awesome. We love dipping the french fries in their rosemary ranch dressing. read more

This place is my new go-to place in Elkhart. It has the ambience of a rustic brewery and the food is high quality. They have a large selection of local brews on tap and a full bar with specialty cocktails. I had the Chubby trout and it was amazing. It's sautéed with a delicious sauce. Very good! The rice was dry but the Cole slaw was the best I've ever had. I had the crab bisque as an appetizer and it was incredible. I highly recommend the crab bisque although it is slightly spicy. I would consider it mild, but think some people might not like the spice. I saw many dishes come out and they all looked amazing. I can't wait to try more of their dishes. read more

Chubby Trout - The crab bisque. Absolutely delicious - Seafood Near Me - Elkhart, Indiana

Nice atmosphere and our server, Amy K, was very pleasant! We arrived at 5pm & they were not super busy yet. Unfortunately, it took almost an hour for our food to arrive & my daughters liked their sushi, but my wife's & my perch dinners were cold when our meals arrived at our table. My wife asked for another baked potato because hers was cold & the 2nd one was cold too. Probably the worst cole slaw I've ever had... not sure if it was the raw, red onions or what, but 2 bites was more than enough. Definitely will not be back. Pricey for the quality & how long it took for the food to come out. read more

Fantastic lunch spot right off Rt 90! The Prime Rib Tacos were amazing, and Tiffany was a great server. We loved it so much. Highly recommend! read more

Chubby Trout - Seafood Near Me - Elkhart, Indiana

Started out by ordering on their mobile app. It was easy to use and once you make your initial order you can pick which sides you want. We ordered the Fried Mess'O Perch with loaded mashed potatoes, house Veggies and their Mango Salmon with baked potato, Coleslaw. The pick-up time was 30-35 min. After you place your order. So, I get there right on time pull into the reserved parking spot right up front and called in to let them know I was there to pick-up my prepaid order. To my surprise they didn't even have an order in my name!! WHAT! So after 10 min. Of back and forth (since I paid with Apple Pay) they finally found my order and was told it would be another 30-35 min. I waited and waited and finally 45 min. later I got our order and headed home. The Mango Salmon and baked potato was superb with a lot of flavor nice portions and lg. baked potato. The fried perch was tough and chewy and very tiny strips with way too much breading. So much you couldn't taste the perch. The loaded mashed potatoes were nothing to write home about. The House Veggies were the best part of the entree. So all in all after paying $50 for these two entrees we decided there are better establishments we frequent that are much better and cheaper. Say-la-Vee Chubby Trout you had your chance! read more

Chubby Trout - Mango salmon - Seafood Near Me - Elkhart, Indiana

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Best experience. The location is very random and in a cute barn that does not even look like a sushi place. The atmosphere was great with good music and quick service as soon as we walked in. Our waitress Amanda was wonderful and very knowledgeable about everything on the menu, giving excellent recommendations. This was the best sushi and food we have had in a long time. read more

Chubby Trout - Seafood Near Me - Elkhart, Indiana

Let me tell you something: if you're not eating at Chubby Trout, you're doing food wrong. This place is the kind of joint that lures you in with good vibes and keeps you coming back with food that hits harder than your ex's emotional baggage. But let's talk about the real stars of the show--Hailey & Syna. Our servers. Our guides. Our food fairy. They were sharp, sassy, and smooth. Food was great. The sushi or rib-eye could start a religion. Even the side salad slapped. read more

Had no idea what I would find at the Chubby Trout. I sat at the bar wanting to try the talked about sushi. Luckily I was sitting next to a regular who game me suggestions and even let me sample his sushi. I ordered my own roll and was not disappointed. So glad this restaurant met my expectations plus the staff amazing! Will come every time I am cruising the turnpike for home and Chicago read more

Hands down the best sushi I've had, since moving from LA, nothing has compared until now. The Cobra Roll was incredible (highly recommend!), and the sauce was packed with flavor. Loved the generous wasabi and even the fries were great. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and our waitress was so kind and attentive. Easily my favorite spot in Michigan! read more

Got carry out. It was a very small portion compared to in house portion. And poor quality. I wish i had not recommended it to our friends that were in town for a Rally. read more

The inside has a rustic atmosphere which is well done. The food is remarkably good from the sushi roll (Red Dragon) to the soup (Crabcake Bisque) to the fried fish (Striped Basket) and (Grouper Basket). The fries are wonderfully crispy and served in a wire basket so that they stay that way. The service was fast, friendly, and pleasantly helpful. read more

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The service and ambiance where really good. The price was reasonable for good food. We just weren't impressed with the quality of the food, ( cheap ingredients)? We had eaten there several times before and it was better ,so I don't know what has happened. read more

Great fish, great service, great experience. I got the chubby trout grilled on a bed of shrimp stuffing. Trout was perfectly seasoned and cooked. I got a baked potato and coleslaw for my sides. Excellent. Next time I'd like to try the fried calamari and sushi. Wait staff was friendly and food came quick. I dined alone which was not uncomfortable as it is some places but it seems like a great place for a date or a group to eat as well. There was a nice buzz of conversation but the noise level was not ridiculous like it is some places these days. I'd highly recommend and I'll be back next time I'm in town. read more

Chubby Trout - The Chubby Trout, Baked Potato and Coleslaw - Seafood Near Me - Elkhart, Indiana

I set up reservations for a group of 18 and upon arrival we had others join our group increasing the number to 22. Despite the last minute change to our reservation the manager was super accommodating allowing us to use an additional table for the extra attendees. Kayla, our server, was wonderful! She was super helpful with food/drink recommendations and her recommendations were spot on! I had the red snapper special and it was over the top amazing. This was my first visit to Chubby Trout since we're only visiting the area from out of state but I would 100% return. read more

Chubby Trout - A photo of our large group who enjoyed the food, service, and accommodations. - Seafood Near Me - Elkhart, Indiana

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Excellent service food was great. Excellent had the trout. Cooked to perfection sweet potato fries Server does need to learn what lake the the truck was caught from read more

We enjoyed some pretzel bites with cheese and a couple of sushi rolls for lunch. All served with a great smile so it was just right! Give it a try. read more