The key to eating out begins with service. And service at…read morePivot has been on a long slow decline. They keep losing good servers and the staff has expressed failures of management. This comes out in service to customers. The food still is acceptable but the failure to be nice and friendly has made the experience an abject failure. They have lost my confidence and we who go once a week are now done. No more. Consider yourself warned and buyer beware. Lots of good options in Crown Point that will provide good service. There has always been an off odor here but can be overlooked if all else is good.

If you haven't eaten at Pivot Lounge yet, "HOLD UP!" you're definitely missing out on one of Crown…read morePoint's MOST unexpectedly fantastic dinners. I and a few other family members were invited by my mother and by the time I walked out, I was wondering why this place wasn't packed wall‑to‑wall every night. Let's start with Monday's AYCE perch -- absolutely outstanding. Lightly breaded, perfectly seasoned, and fried just right. It's the kind of perch that makes you rethink every mediocre fish fry your uncle threw that your family tolerated. If you're a perch person, this is your new weekly ritual. Then came the walleye, WATCH OUT NOW, and honestly, my sister wasn't prepared. She said it was flaky, flavorful, and cooked with the kind of herbs & spices she recognized that said, "Yeah, we know exactly what the hell we're doing." "It's the kind of fish that makes you pause mid‑bite and appreciate life for a second." But the real surprise of the night? The bacon, mushroom, and American cheese hamburger -- unforgettable. This thing deserves its own billboard. Juicy, stacked, and unapologetically delicious. Every bite felt like a small celebration. On top of all that, the place is spotless. I mean impressively clean. Floors, tables, bar area -- everything looked like someone had just finished polishing it. You can tell the staff takes pride in the space. And speaking of the space... Yes, the building once housed a gentleman's club. But now? It's so clean, so friendly, and so well‑run that the only thing dancing is your taste buds. The only thing exotic here is how good the food is. Pivot Lounge has officially earned a spot on my "must return" list. Great food, great service, great atmosphere -- and a glow‑up story worthy of its own documentary.

I have to say the people behind the bar made my evening outstanding . Super welcoming and could…read moreprobably sense the I haven't been in a bar in twenty years. They were just nice ! Loved them

Horrible costumer service. Serve alcohol to go service was horrible and bartender was extremely ruderead more

This is hands down, our favorite restaurant/bar. Consistently great, has an old style pub feel, and…read moreis always decorated beautifully and on theme seasonally. We also love the rotation of drinks and foods each month. It gives us a new reason to come back that keeps it fresh and interesting. We know there is a wait to get in at happy hour and dinner time so we check in and walk down to Martony's for a drink and some Golden Tee while we wait to be called. It's 21 and over due to Indiana law and the size of the space. It makes it a special night for just us though and it's also turned into a tradition to bring our older kids for a really fun evening out when they turn 21. I do wish they would bring back the caprese sandwich as a regular item on the menu. It was my favorite as a lunch time option. And I hope they NEVER remove the Dilly Dally Dip because omg it's the best spinach dip we have ever had in our lives.

I walked in to get a table outside because the weather was beautiful. The music was a smidge too…read moreloud outside but the vibes were great. Our server was great and kept our drinks filled. I'm from the south and know a good shrimp and grits and this was a GOOD shrimp and grits.

This is absolutely hands down the best restaurant/lounge. This is a family owned business and both…read morethe daughter and husband were very friendly and welcoming! We missed the Mrs., but want to give her a shout out as well! The service was phenomenal. Charcuterie board was phenomenal. The fillet and sea bass were phenomenal. We had no idea this hidden little gem existed. We will definitely return with family and friends. I would have taken pictures but we dug in and ate it all. Ambiance is stunning! Absolutely amazing!!!

This review is only for the cocktails. They have a private parking lot and a very small bar. Less…read morethan 10 seats I think. There are probably another 15-20 tables scattered around the place. The drinks were excellent. The espresso martini was the girlfriend's favorite and she had a few. The service was spot on. The music was a tad loud but so were all the people talking. Will definitely come back to try the food and some more cocktails. It is located in the back of a strip mall which is odd but definitely worth the trip.

Unfortunately I forgot to take pictures of my food but trust me when I say everything I had was…read moredelicious! I orders the wings (buffalo sauce) they were grilled to perfection! I wanted more LOL. It was Thursday so their special on wings are $5. I also got the cheeseburger egg rolls which were Devine and the sauce that came with it gave it that extra kick. The drinks were good as well. The most popular one was the Merilee. It comes in to flavors strawberry and lime. The service was great and the ambiance of the place was nice for a bachelorette party. I highly recommend this restaurant.

My husband and I were in Crown Point for our daughter's volleyball. We decided to grab a bite…read moreduring one of her breaks. Bedarra Bar was close, we thought why not. We went around 530, and the place was busy. It got super busy as dinner time rolled around. We sat at the bar and the greeted by the bartender. We ordered two drinks and two entrees to share. I had the Reyka and the Shrimp Étouffée (featured special). My husband ordered the Bedarra Old Fashioned and the Southern Fried Chicken. Our drinks were phenomenal. The presentation of mine was not what I expected. Loved the aesthetics! The Shrimp Étouffée was not one of our favorites. Shrimp was cooked to perfection but the rice and sauce ok, it was bland. The southern fried chicken was really good. It was flavorful and juicy. Definitely coming back when our daughter plays out there again. Nice place to grab a drink and a quick bite.

Went here on a Friday night around 9ish. It wasn't too crowded. Everyone was sitting at the bar. My…read moreguy and I ordered drinks. We both had a Hennessy margarita. I asked for double shots in mine and his was regular. They both tasted the same. My guy isn't a complainer so I never found out if she made them the same or what. Anyway, our bartender/ waitress was very nice and very pretty! I loved the music choices. After the margaritas, we ordered food ( chicken and fish) and 2 beers. Food was well seasoned and tasty. We played pool, ate, danced a little and had a great time overall. We left around 11pm and the crowd was picking up some. I'll definitely check them out again.. maybe try the hookah next time. Give them a try!!

Save you money. We went in for the hookah, which was a vape machine- horrible. The chicken was…read moresalty and seasoned with too much mustard. The high-priced drinks were watered down, and of course, the management was not concerned at all.. Do not waste your money like I did; go elsewhere

Ok, so I came here based on that I love a good tiki bar, walked in and knew it's a dive bar. That's…read morecool cuz I love those too! I did ask the bartender if she could make a zombie and got a reply of what the heck is that? Still cool. I'll take a beer. It's definitely a locals bar, all good. But if you are walking in solo and not from the area, this isn't the place for you. I tried to ask the bartenders name, something I do so when I go back etc and maybe to have a conversation, they were more interested in getting back to the regulars and chat. I did get it, but it was just a weird exchange. All in all, service was just fine, I got my cold beers timely as I had a few before moshing to another spot, but if I want to sit and drink alone I can do that at the hotel. If you are with a friend go in and party on! I'm really only dinging because the name is misleading. I'm guessing that was the original intention and the area just doesn't want that and so it's a shift. It's all good, just different.

Best bar in downtown Crown Point for the night life scene. Retro feel with an amazing pop-up…read morekitchen called The Traveler that's there Wednesday thru Saturday nights, open until 1am on the weekdays and 2am weekends. They are a real hidden gem for foodies in Northwest Indiana, it's not your typical bar food. Their birria tacos and smash burgers are amazing, and they started having smoked wings on the menu that are so good. They also make their own biscuits and gravy. The quality isn't something you'd expect from the nightlife scene, it's the best kept secret in the CP Square right now.

I came here because a friend had a Birthday get-together and it was better than i thought. I must…read moreagree with Karl, the place is pretty hidden but it sure it is a gem! Comfortable, friendly, great variety of tobacco flavors and qualities available and good prices. Drinks are also good but I didn't have a chance to try any of the food available. I think what I liked the best was the atmosphere, I'm sure my friend had to reserve or maybe the fact that we arrived a bit early help because at the beginning the place was at a moderate vacancy but by the end of the night all available seating was taken. Their furniture arrangement is also great as it allowed us to bring three tables together and arrange seating around it for a fairly large group so we were all together instead of spread apart. Overall I am pleased and I would highly recommend for a get-together its economical and very laid-back with friendly service! Best of all you get a nice variety of people there :)

Looking for an awesome night with friends? Look no further. I've been a regular at this…read moreestablishment for ~4 years, and I can honestly say this is one of the most entertaining hookah establishments in the area. From the lighting, music, and staff especially. Super friendly, and chill vibes all around, as well as affordable and variety. Hands down my favorite cafe, and staff! #Friends Try the Blue Mist with Mint flavor!

Gators pizza is always pretty tasty. A little greasy but it helps it on the way out…read more Service is pretty good. I'm not a big fan of people in my old age and this place is always packed so the ambiance is not of my liking but who am I?? Just some yelper.

Really like this local hole in the wall…read more Not great but one of the best spots in town. Chicken, pizza, are my favorites from here. The folks are friendly. Worth trying.

Always a great selection, food is spot on, wings are delicious, drinks are always tasty and ice…read morecold. One of the nice things is, you can bring kids to the restaurant side for dinner so you don't have to exclude half the family just to go eat. If you haven't tried it, definitely add it to your list of places to go.

Very good Serbian food. Cevaps and pljeskavica are delicious. Serbian bean soup is fabulous…read more Place is always clean