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    Gastro 49

    4.1 (170 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Nachos
    Kyle C.

    Great way to end a dunes day. Places has a ton of options and a nice outdoor area. Cool please to stop and grab a bite or drink.

    Reuben
    Lisa Y.

    One of the best Reuben's I've had! If you like Reuben's you need to try this! Great cocktails and service as well too.

    Watermelon Mojito mock tail & red white and berry sangria
    Connie S.

    A hidden treasure. Casual atmosphere. I loved the outdoor seating area! Service was friendly & great! I ordered the reuben egg rolls with thousand island dipping sauce. They were unlike anything I've had before and are amazing! I also got the red white and berry sangria which was yummy. Loaded with watermelon and blueberries. My daughter got the totchos and had extras to take home, Loaded tots with pork and queso. She also ordered a watermelon mojito mocktail which arrived topped with a slice of watermelon.

    Steak tacos with rice
    Meghan W.

    We ventured to Gastro 49 after a disappointing experience at another nearby establishment. We wanted to sit outdoors, and we wanted a place with alcoholic beverages. When we arrived, the gentleman behind the bar was so incredibly kind. He asked us to please be patient as he was working alone, and the patio was busy. Despite the warning, the service was prompt, the food was delicious, and the gentleman was so sweet. Among the group of us, we had a molten burger, steak tacos, a smoked chicken sandwich, and a regular burger. Everything was divine. I went out on a limb with the steak tacos, and I was not disappointed. They were flavorful and perfectly cooked. We're so glad we happened upon Gastro 49. Definitely visit if you're in the area!

    Frannie D.

    Came here after going to the Indiana Dunes National Park, and the food was pretty good! Wasn't super busy so we got our food fast and service was good. There is a section for 21+ but also one that is for all ages, which is really nice. Our server Vanessa was also very nice and patient with us, thank you! Recommend stopping here for a bite to eat!

    Fried pickles
    Rhett B.

    I am part of the Valpo Restaurants group on Facebook and I saw someone recommended Gastro 49 for burgers in Chesterton. I put it on my list of places to visit and this is a gold mine if you love burgers. The building itself is a dive as it almost looks like an old 2 story farmhouse. There is a bar area in the front, outside dining, and a dining room. I ordered fried pickles as an appetizer and these pickles were breaded fabulous. It seemed to be a cornbread type of breading. They weren't sliced thick or thin but a good size pickle. The burger I went with was the Molten Lava. It had a spicy mayo, ghost pepper cheese, cajun seasoning, and the most impressive aspect was that the meat was stuffed with jalepenos and bacon. This was a one-of-a-kind burger! The meat was a fresh-made patty and it was cooked just the way I like it. They have a few other burgers to try so it is on the list for revisiting. Fries were more of a thick cut and I liked them. This will be your new favorite burger joint!

    Molten lava burger with house chips (and lava mayo on the side to dip the chips into - as if the burger wasn't spicy enough!)

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    Loved this place, such a great find on our way up north. Very friendly, great atmosphere, loved our burgers and good selection of beers.

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    Does this place brew their own beer?

    No, they serve local breweries and have a good rotating tap list. Usually about 15-20 local brews on tap (IL, IN, MI) plus a variety of bottles. Good selection.

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    Big Time Burgers & Brew - Cheeseburger and fries

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    The burgers are fantastic. I ordered a burger & sweet potato fries, but I also got an order of the…read morePhilly cheese steak egg rolls & onion rings to go. The burger was awesome. It was called The Big Time Burger. And believe you me, it was named appropriately!!! High quality beef, mushrooms, onions and cheese...all cooked to perfection. I'm talking melt in your mouth goodness. But.....try the sweet potato fries and you will NEVER go back to regular french fries! The appetizers are also good, but you will need to share as the burgers are MASSIVE! The Wife had the Hot Honey Chicken sandwich with Parmesan fries. It was huge and had the best taste and flavor to it. We sat at the bar and had a drink while we waited for the food. The place was pleasantly busy and had a good vibe. This place definitely did not disappoint. The prices were reasonable and service was good as well. Great burgers, unique drink and appetizer selection, and friendly staff,( especially Julian and Eli), make this a must visit if you're anywhere near Portage, Indiana! I'm so glad that I live near this place!

    Stopped here for lunch. I got the cheeseburger and hand cut fries. The burger was juicy and well…read moreseasoned. It was piled high with cheese, tomatoes, and lettuce. Came with a steakknife in the burger. The fries were also pretty good. My waitess was very nice. The food came out quickly. Overall, I really enjoyed my lunch.

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