Good food and a great atmosphere. Met a colleague for lunch so limited photos. Our server seated us immediately, explained the menu, and brought out our drinks. Our order arrived quickly and just as ordered. Next visit I'll get pictures. read more

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I'm totally in love with the whole concept of this spot. Packed with patriotism and history. The service is super awesome as well. Went with a Chica - my work bestie. And had the best time. I ordered the Brick Oven Baked Pretzels that came with melted cheese. So good. And my friend ordered the IR's Original Grilled Chicken Sandwich. The fries that came with that... just yummy. The bathrooms were clean and there is a lot for parking. read more

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Food was great. Large portions with a lot of flavor. Our waitress was great and everyone was friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was amazing! There is a train that loops around the entire restaurant. Everything is themed according to the name of the restaurant. read more

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Great family restaurant and excellent food. We have tried something new every time we have been here! Tonight had pizza and it was very good. Our server Nick was excellent and very quick. Food came out really quick as well. It was a loud atmosphere this evening but we could still hear each other. We will be back! read more

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We packed the bar after my Uncle's funeral this week (Thursday 22nd) as it is right near the cemetery. Our waitress/bartender was an absolute gem but I failed to get her name. The heat had gone out but they had small heaters placed around which helped tremendously. The food here was really good and the place was pretty full. Drinks were good, appetizers were huge! Everyone enjoyed what they had ordered. We would definitely stop here again when in the area. read more

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Absolutely wonderful experience. Interesting, warm, friendly, ambience. Staff were friendly, professional, and caring. Food was well prepared and nicely presented. Many wonderful selections on the menu. Great place to eat and visit! read more

Industrial Revolution is one of our favorite usual restaurants. The food is always excellent. The weekly specials always offer up great food and desserts. We especially love burger month in May and anytime there is a peanut butter cookie skillet on special. Our favorites include Revolution Pizza, chicken fried chicken, beef stroganoff, revolution pizza burger, pot roast, pot roast pot pie, parmesan burger - the list could just go on. Service is always spectacular. You can never go wrong with the decor - my favorite picture is Lunch atop a skyscraper which is all over the restaurant. Plus the train is always great to see. read more

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WIN 354! I defeated the Industrial Revolution Eatery & Grille IR 5 lb Challenge Burger in Valparaiso, Indiana. Contestants have 1 hour to clear their plate. I finished the challenge in 39:28. For winning, I received the $75 meal for free, a tshirt, & a spot on the wall of fame. I've known about this challenge for years, so I was excited to finally take it on! The challenge consists of one pound of Mom's Famous Double Shift Pot Roast layered between four 1 pound burger patties with American cheese, on an IR bun. I chose sweet potato fries as my required side. You can also order garlic potato wedges. I've heard great things about this challenge from my friends that have taken on the challenge. The pot roast was fantastic. I don't think I've attempted any previous challenges with pot roast in them. read more

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What a killer bar and restaurant. The industrial design is like nothing I've ever seen before. It harkens you back to the early industrial era. The TV play old silent movies along with the History Channel of back in the early years of steel and automotive industries. There even are TVs in their restrooms and a miniature train running overhead. OK to their food, the meatloaf I had was spectacular! Better than I can make with some of the best mashed potatoes with vegetables of the day which was sweet corn. My wife's entree was pot roast Mac and cheese. Her opinion was it was delicious with plenty of cheese and would order it again. The other entree was leafy spinach with diced chicken and I was told it was fantastic! We all raved about how much flavor each had with bottomless soft drinks. So, if you're in Valpo stop and enjoy the ambiance and the food and drinks. They are one of the finest bar and restaurants around this area. read more

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We went there on July 1st, and it was our third visit this year. My grandson thinks their pizza is the best, so we went there again. I started off with some onion soup, which at best, didn't have much flavor, you'd get a better one at Applebees. My grandson got his pizza and I got beef "stroganoff", my grandson's pizza, was as doughy, flavorless as could be, it was a thick mess, with unseasoned pizza sauce, or just tomato sauce, he took one bite, and said it's not his favorite place anymore. The beef "stroganoff", um, pot roast and gravy over noodles, no sour cream gravy, one dime sized mushroom, to say, $17.00 for this is ridiculous, is a compliment. No way, no how is this anywhere near a stroganoff! We are finished with going here, I don't need to spend this kind of money for something this terrible. read more

Perch was great but lemon lavender cheesecake left something to be desired. Service was good - train was cute.

We grabbed dinner here while visiting grandparents. They'd been here once, my fiancé and I had never been. We all ordered burgers, which were delicious, and the fried green beans were the BEST appetizer. The dipping sauce really makes the dish. We will definitely be back next time we are in the area. read more

This restaurant pays great tribute to merica and our phenomenal tenacity to strive for great engineering success !!! Great bar Great food Great atmosphere. Really really cool bar!!! A little dark inside. Pretzel sticks are very good with hot beer cheese jalapeño dipping sauce!! Cheese curdes!!!! Tasty Nachos are good! The burger w pot roast cheese and horseradish sauce is good however it was a little dry and the horseradish sauce could've been hotter. The fries are da bomb. Very very good We sat down and the server and Mgr both told us that it would be a little slow in getting our food out and orders filled since they were understaffed and the nine of us appreciated that The restaurant was packed and if I lived here I would frequent this establishment on a regular basis. Keep up the good work!!! read more

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We were wrapping up several hours of family time nearby at Urban Air and were all very hungry. I let my fellow yelpers lead the way. The restaurant concept is very unique and perfect for this area to celebrate our rich history of being an industrial region. My kids loved the art replica outside of the building and the elevated model train that goes around the restaurant every 20 minutes. This is definitely a place for savory comfort food that really hits the spot in the Fall or Winter. Our server Treesa was awesome, constantly checking on us and taking great care of our kids. They brought out their mac and cheese really fast before us, which is what we prefer. The beef stroganoff was delicious and so comforting. My husband had the chicken pot pie and I tried a bite of it. Delicious. We also loved the cheese curds. If you're on a diet, keep scrolling. If you're looking for a warm meal in a family friendly atmosphere, this is the place to go. Easy parking in a dedicated lot. Eat local! read more

Spectacular place. Incredible design, service was super fast, good and drinks were great. Beware of the appetizers, though: they come out fast and if you're not careful you will not have enough room for the half-pound burgers and potato wedges. Ordered the molten cheese dip (comes with tons of red, corn, and blue tortilla chips) and the baked pretzels. Both were served almost immediately and the pretzels (which were insanely good) had to have just come out of the oven. Might be the best ever. The signature Industrial Burger was cooked perfectly. And the bacon on the Morning Shift Burger couldn't have been more perfect. Both were incredible. But the star of the show was the Mom's Famous Double Shift Pot Roast. Trust me, even if your mom is a pro, hers doesn't compare to mashed potatoes and sliced vegetables were real good too...but the pot roast is worth driving 300 miles to eat. read more

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Do not order on DoorDash no utensils when sending order to a hotel. No napkins. Nothing extra. Salad was gross at best. Do better with $20 chicken sandwich. read more

Food here is good and reasonable, there's a good variety. We ate there twice while traveling and we had different items and we were not disappointed with what we had. Service was great both times that we went, friendly and helpful people. Love the vibe! Very industrial atmosphere, proudly American! read more

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This place always seems busy. So despite the moderate to poor reviews we stopped in for lunch. The booth was dirty, the menus were not clean, we actually never tried the food. We left and went to Suzies. read more

We got takeout here from here yesterday and I'm sorry to say it was kinda awful. We had the Double Shift Pot Roast with mashed potatoes with veggies. The pot roast was okay but the veggies were crunchy and gross absolutely lacking in flavor expect for that gross adjective and the potatoes were bland as well... we also had the French Onion Soup and it just tasted like a bowl of black pepper broth.. blehhhh. Severely underwhelmed. Yikes. I've been here before and it was not this... read more

A really cool building with very pleasant staff. The burgers were very good, but the flat bread pizza was average. We'll certainly go back and try other items! The pasta dishes and pot roast looked good on other tables. read more

Very pleasant dining experience. I was hounded, and I wasn't ignored. My waitress, Dawn, was exceptional. She was engaging, cheerful, friendly, and attentive. (Very witty) The establishment is very tidy. You would think the volume would be overwhelming, but the decor balances everything and absorbs most of it.The pot roast Mac & cheese was a generous portion. It had green onion, blue cheese, pot roast, and tons of cheese. You would think the blue cheese would have overpowered the dish, but to my surprise, the pot roast was the star, in my opinion. It was tender, savory, and not overcooked. Depending on your tastebuds, a little Red Hot sauce could throw some zing in it. I would return as long as I can request Dawn I will head home feeling a little "fat and sassy" after this filling meal. Thank you for the experience. read more

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Got a hell if a burger menu here and that's all I need to know. My go to is the stuffed bacon burger with garlic wedges.

Great comfort food in an interesting environment. The staff was friendly and helpful, and we enjoy the food. I haven't had meatloaf in a restaurant in forever, and it didn't disappoint. Their fries are seasoned potato wedges, which are fantastic, and if you don't like those they also have sweet potato fries. The burgers are great, and their bar selection seems pretty good too. Nice little place for dinner that both kids and adults will love...especially if you're a fan of model trains! read more

Today is my last day with my grandson. We like to go out together for meals. It was my turn to pick a local place. This was my choice for lunch. The artwork outside is very catchy. The name alone honors the industrial workers with statues and archival photographs on the wall showing white men in factories, construction, the railroad, accompanied with anecdotes about hard work and patriotism. Today's hero was Chuck Yeager, who broke the sound barrier in 1947. It was cold inside. This was my one complaint. My grandson had the cheese kurd burger and I had the chicken pot pie. The pie got better with each bite, as the filling got thicker. He liked his burger, too. The days tap list was also impressive, but I chose iced tea. read more

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It's been awhile (four years) since we've been to IR and figured we'd give it another try. It is good to see they've stayed consistent, consistently bad. The five and four star reviews are dumbfounding as our food, yet again, was mediocre at best. We ordered the molten cheese dip as an appetizer which finally came to the table seconds before our meals arrived. Cheese was lukewarm, chips were crushed. IR has a unique decor and concept, but their kitchen needs a revolution. read more

The atmosphere is great... fun, different. Service was decent but nothing to remember. The food is where they lost me. It all sounded good but pretty bland. Both meals we ordered. But the tea was really good and I love how it is served with a shaker. read more

My family of 13 and I came here this Monday. The service was amazing! She was very attentive and quick. The kids didn't even have time to get restless. The food was amazing only one of the kids had food leftover to take home! Thank you to the staff at Industrial Revolution! read more

Service is the poor and their is no organization in the staff whatsoever. Waiting 8 minutes to get waited on, food brought out with half of the order not ready. Had to wait 5 minutes for garlic wedges- this was a common theme at the table directly behind me. Paid 12.00 for cheese curds that i basically got 12 pieces in the meal. Over priced for sure or did i only get half the order?? read more

We were headed back home from Michigan, stopped by County Line Orchard in Hobart, Indiana. Looking for a nice place to eat and decided to stop by Valpo to check out Industrial Revolution. It was around 1pm on a Tuesday, plenty of seating available. We were greeted and seated right away, table of 8. The place has a cool ambiance, dedicated to the steel industry with a theme that carries throughout the restaurant from the welder's torches on the front door to the bar, bathrooms, and info on the table about Andrew Carnegie. I ordered the prime rib Philly and a pint of Maplewood Brownie Points. The beer was fantastic! If I don't have to drive 2.5 hours home, I would have had a second pint. Such a good beer. Went really well with the prime rib Philly. Nicely cooked sliced beef, cheese, and peppers. I didn't need the bread or the sweet potato fries, but they were so good! Kids ordered mostly off the kids menu - be prepared, the pizzas are huge! Lots to take home. Mac n cheese seemed to go down well. Holly ordered the fish tacos and my oldest daughter ordered the chicken fried chicken. Meals were good, reasonably priced, and friendly fast service. 1st time in Valpo - worth a stop. read more

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This is always the restaurant I bring out of town guests to! Always great food and service! Recently I was with some friends and one of the older ladies I was with started having a diabetic episode and started shaking really bad. Liz, a phenomenal server we've had several times, very quickly got us a coke for her and she started to recover. (Thank you, Liz!) Getting the Welded Nachos is a must! read more

If you're looking for a local joint with character and great food then this is it!! The train delighted the kids, and everyone loved their meals. Mine came not as ordered but our waitress was quick to make it right and it was delicious! read more

As I moved in to Valparaiso, my brother helped me out. I told him to pick a place since he is not staying and he chose Industrial Revolution. It is conveniently located next to Valparaiso University for what will be many trips in the future for me. The decor is quite stunning with statues of construction workers from the early 1900s and the bit of history that decorates the walls. The menu is quite extensive and diverse. If you can't find something you like on this menu, you might be the pickiest eater on the planet. There are home-cooked meals, wings, chicken fingers, pizza, pasta, hamburgers, salad...you name it, there is some variety on it. When I started looking at the menu, Pot Roast Mac and Cheese screamed out to me! And it did not let me down! It used bowtie pasta with several types of cheese including blue cheese on top. Pieces of pot roast were distributed throughout the dish. The pot roast will be a meal I will get in a visit soon as it was juicy and full of flavor. I did order fried pickles for an appetizer. The breading was different from other places and it seemed like the pickles were sliced thicker. Industrial Revolution is a crowd-pleaser for the city of Valparaiso. read more

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Great burger. Friendly service and cool vibe. Used this as a midpoint to meet an old friend. Highly recommend it.

Our waitress Carey did a great job. The entrees we ate were delicious. I had the Cobb Salad and the Onion soup. my wife had the pulled pork sandwich, my daughter had the fish and chips, my son-in-law had the pot roast Mac and cheese, and my grandson had the Aviator salad with a cup of loaded baked potato soup. For dessert we had the banana bread pudding. OMG. Do yourself a favor and have the dessert. Everyone loved their food. The Fish and Chips were good but not great. All other food we consumed was pretty good. read more

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The decor or dare I say architecture is amazing . So much to take in . The industrial theme is done very well . Nice selection of appetizers , we had fried green beans . The texture was not soggy or to crunchy . I enjoyed them very much . A chop chicken Cobb salad was on point . The best find for me was the beef stroganoff . Hard to find at most eateries . Plenty of meat and very filling . The portion appeared on the small side but I was to full for desert so it was truly just right . Prices are reasonable and wait staff where on their A game . Upon leaving I walked around the whole building . There was a small patio with seating in back that was not being used . More statues and metal frame work . read more

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I've only been here twice in my life, the first time I got sick from the fish tacos. I gave it another shot and did not find anything amazing about the food. I had the perch special that comes with 5 very small pieces of perch, coleslaw, choice of fries, and tartar sauce. The perch itself was dry, but the breading was seasoned well, and the tartar sauce was good. My party ordered the chicken fried chicken, a fried chicken that was fried by a chicken. Can you believe it? It was overcooked, and the breading was burnt, and we could both taste it. On the other hand, the mash potatoes were delicious, and she liked the mixed vegetables. Overall, it wasn't good, but it wasn't bad. Would I come here in the future? Probably not, 20$ for an underwhelming perch special isn't worth it compared to the quality and quantity of food you can get from other restaurants in the area for the same price range. read more

I came at 5 pm and guess it's was a weird time for them or shift change because I waited a while at the front to be seated even tho it was pretty empty and waited even longer to put my order in. Once I did they randomly switched servers on me and I had to place my order in all again. My final server was pretty nice and helpful. The cup of chili was good but my mini burgers were really cold and over cooked. The quality was good and the food wasn't too salty so I would give this place a try again but only because there really isn't much around. read more

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The food here is consistently off the charts amazing. The staff is upbeat and friendly too!! It's a great place to go and hang out.

Wow what a wonderful bar and grill my Chocolate Martini was perfect. Our food was excellent had fried chicken dinner and breaded chicken sandwich with the best pretzels and cheese I've ever had anywhere. The restaurant has a wonderful atmosphere and the best server she was the best read more

So this place has been on our list for awhile now, but we don't make it to the Valpo area often. We finally had the opportunity to check it out on a recent trip back from IL. I stopped in for a lunch on a Friday afternoon. It wasn't very busy and we opted to see at a high top in the bar. They have some great regional brews on tap and a full bar menu. The food menu is huge! We ordered the fried green beans as a starter and they were disappointing - small order for the price. The cucumber wasabi dipping sauce was a nice surprise. My husband couldn't resist the special burger which was stuffed with bacon and included a couple of cheeses and guacamole. He went with the garlic parmesan wedges for his side. I ordered the Cobb salad, hold the tomatoes. My husband loves a good burger and I feel this one left him disappointed. I tried a bite and while the burger was well seasoned, the "stuffed" was lacking. The presentation was not even close to the picture on the Facebook page - the guacamole was almost non-existent. The garlic parmesan wedges have potential, but were definitely under cooked and lacked a crispy exterior. The Cobb salad was a disappointment for the price. The avocado wasn't even close to being ripe - bland and crunchy (insert sad face here). We marked it off the list, but a second visit certainly isn't worth the drive. Valpo has so many great foodie places, unfortunately, this isn't one of them. read more

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