We got to visit with the bartender Tina. She was amazing! She suggested the fried pickles which were spears and overall, bomb . She also was super kind. Suggested other things on the menu and even other local attractions. Was very happy with my experience this Sunday afternoon. read more

We hosted a funeral luncheon at the newly updated Chart Room Saturday afternoon for about 40 people. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Comfortable fit. Plenty of room for guests to sit as well as mingle. The room has a more lounge atmosphere than a bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The tables and high tops were decorated with navy tablecloths. We brought our own flower arrangements for each table to add some color.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was served buffet style at one end of the room with a dessert station at the end of the bar. We served prime rib, mashed potatoes, green beans, mostacciolli and a fresh salad with 3 choices of dressing. All VERY good. The meat was tender and flavorful and perfectly cooked. LOTS of positive comments from our guests. Would HIGHLY recommend Matey's Chart Room for your next family event or to stop by for a drink with friends. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very cozy room, love the vibe. Will definitely be back.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We went for a birthday lunch. People in our group weren't terribly impressed with their orders. Fries and tater tots tasted like oil. But the chicken in the grilled chicken Caesar wrap was good. read more

Ahoy... where be the wait staff? Where be the food? I be still waitin' and getting old. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you have all day, this might be your place. If you don't, and don't want old splinters from the dirty outdoor tables, stay clear.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food is actually ok once it finally gets served, but the wait isn't worth it. read more

Matey's Restaurant - be waiting forever. - American Near Me - Michigan City, Indiana

This was my first time here. I moved to the area in the fall. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The environment is chill. A mix of locals and tourists[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. They do have a cocktail menu. We had the Shark and Pain Killer, both good. We sat at the bar, the bartender was friendly, but too busy with tables to be really engaging. Food was good. read more

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We had a group of 11 on a Saturday afternoon. They didn't look real busy yet after being seated - ordering and getting our food was over an hour. On top of that more people in group didn't like their food or weren't impressed. My daughter had the mac-n-cheese and it wasn't very good (no where near the $16 cost) it was just odd. The coconut shrimp looked over cooked and the quality didn't justify the price. Review on someone's burger was it was dry. I rarely leave negative reviews but this place fell way short of what they charge. Very disappointed overall. Won't be back. read more

Had a great time at Matey's great to see Tyler working there now. Here's a picture of our fun with the servers. read more

Matey's Restaurant - Tyler and Caleb,enjoying,time at Matey's we really enjoyed our chicken tenders and french fries. Huge serving! - American Near Me - Michigan City, Indiana

The food was wonderful, but it was the exceptional service that made our visit truly memorable. Thank you Alex for turning an ordinary meal into such a positive experience. Grouper sandwich was a good suggestion! [[HIGHLIGHT]]We watched the sunset at Washington beach lighthouse and came back so my wife could drink, Anne was very attentive.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Crowd was very different than earlier but everything was enjoyable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My wife had more than enough fun, see u guys before we leave town! read more

Where do I begin, honestly? We had a party of 11 come into this restaurant at 630 and we didn't receive our food until 815 (where only half of the people at our table got what they ordered). The other half received their food 20 minutes later. The food I received was made and left to sit until our half of the tables food was ready. There were probably 15 people on the same floor as us, not busy at all. We were never given updates on the time frame of where our food was (we had to ask another waitress for an update) or apologized to for the wait. Multiple people who came in 45+ minutes after our arrival ordered, received their food, and left before our food came. It was an overall bad experience and would not recommend this place to others. As a tourist do not put this place on your spots to eat list. Unless you are just trying to do drinks, this place is alright. read more

We came here after a hot day at the zoo with three kids. No one greeted us as we came in and we struggled to find seating together. We split up over two tables when a helpful young lady directed us to the back. I was a bit peeved that the bar tender didn't do this when he told us to sit anywhere. Our server was not able to give us recommendations on drinks or food. She seemed very unfamiliar with the menu. I let our server know that I have a very bad shellfish allergy and asked if there was a possibility of cross contamination. She said they would try with a worried look. I chose not to eat anything and find this defeating. Most of our party were unsatisfied with the food. The ingredients for the salads were not very fresh and the calamari was mostly fried peppers. The cocktails were the only amazing part of our experience. read more

We once loved this place because of the seafood. They had a sandwich called "walk the plank" that was my absolute favorite. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This was also a nice place to relax on the upper deck and enjoy a drink and the view.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This last visit changed my mind. We were with a group of 10 and not a good meal in the bunch. The food is reminiscent to a smokers roadside bar. One of the fried shrimp baskets was something you get from LJS, except $20. The cocktail sauce was in a small container and had the consistency of jello. I tried to stir it but it just broke up like play dough. The server said it was because they keep it on the top shelf of the refrigerator and it freezes. Honestly, is it too much to ask a fresh sauce at a seafood restaurant? Another $21 fish sandwich could not fill the bread. Also, I am sure they had to search and find the butt end of a tomato. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We will not be back for food but if we are in the mood to be blasted by motorcycles we will stop in for a beer.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Michael, you are a good server and you would do so much better if you run and find a better establishment for your efforts. read more

Matey's Restaurant - Fish sandwich with upgraded 6 onion rings - American Near Me - Michigan City, Indiana

We were so excited to eat dinner here after a Long Beach day, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the place looked fun and had a nice view from the outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]You can seat wherever you want which is a plus we found a spot and waited on menus.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] When someone finally brought us menus and greeted us we were intrigued by the variety of the menu. When we ordered everything we tired to order we were told I'll check to see if we have that... no joke there is five of us and she told every single one of us that. We were like well what do you have?? It was extremely frustrating. We got the fried pickles as an app and liked those, small portion size, but I did like the jalapeño ranch it came with. Food finally came and grouper was extremely small and burnt, burger was very burnt, carbonara looked disgusting and almost like it was microwaved and curdled, and wings came with the wrong sauce. Onion rings were good though. We were beyond over it. Ate and quickly left. I'll never be back and wouldn't recommend. I think they need a new chef and better management.... read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Service was good, atmosphere was nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They played live music which was really nice to sit and enjoy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everything we ate was very good. We wanted some other things, but she had to keep checking if they had it and then she would come back and say they didn't. I really wanted the mushroom risotto, but I settled with the shrimp carbonara. They grilled the shrimp a little too long, but it tasted fresh. Pasta was cooked good, and the sauce was creamy and rich. The crab cakes were fantastic, pricey for two of them but they were good. My wife ordered the tater tots to eat and they were good also. Food was priced pretty high, but it wasn't bad food. I've heard this place was hit or miss from the local people, and that night was a hit I guess. Would recommend. read more

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I always read reviews first, but I figured I would still give Mateys a try despite the 2.8 starts on yelp. We visited right when they opened. We were told we could sit wherever, so we went to the tiki level overlooking the bridge close to the marina. We ordered drinks, and the service was fast and friendly. When it was time for apps, we were told they were all out of the one we wanted, so we skipped and went to entrees. One of the five members in our group wanted a flatbread, and they noted they were out of those as well. Everyone in the group got some time of seafood, and overall everyone was fine with their choice. Our one major issue was 2 of the 5 meals were brought out, and about 15 minutes later the next 3 arrived. I would recommend stopping here for drinks if you are in town, but I would skip on the food! read more

Stopped by Mateys Bar and Restaurant for lunch. I had the sweet chili pineapple - grilled pineapple in a sweet chili sauce with bacon, it hits all the flavors, sweet, spicy, savory, smokey. Very tasty appetizer. Mateys has also introduced some new menu items; so I ordered the scallop entree- 5 scallops on a bed of white cheddar and parmesan risoto. The scallops were cooked to perfection and the risoto was so flavorful. Both dishes were so pretty I had to take pictures Steven waited on me and was so friendly and funny. Great service. I'd absolutely go back and order both dishes again, maybe even tomorrow. read more

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food was great. Service was good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great view. right on the beach.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely recommended will be going back. read more

Matey's Restaurant - view from bar - American Near Me - Michigan City, Indiana

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Understaffed, poorly kept, overpriced. Overall, just a horribly managed restaurant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We didn't need or expect fine dining. Just wanted a sunset, a burger and a cocktail on a Monday night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The location has so much potential - but for the power plant that frames an otherwise gorgeous sunset.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Understaffed in both the kitchen and on the floor. We spent 20 minutes waiting to order a drink. Another 20 minutes waiting for the drink. And then another hour waiting for my unremarkable $22 hamburger (lettuce, tomato,onion) and fries. Pretty extensive menu - unfortunately they were out of everything. You know you've got a problem when 3 of the 4 staff offer repeated and unsolicited criticism of "the cheap owner", read more

First time here and the food was just awful. White wine pasta tastes like lemon cleaner. Ribeye steak was doused in pepper and super rough. Carbonara had canned peas and sauce with frozen shrimp tossed in. Kid cheeseburger was burnt. We tried to have the chips and salsa, but the chips were stale. Normally don't do reviews, but this was an overall bad experience. Overpriced as well. Staff need more help. read more

Looks like a great place to get drinks. The food was pretty good but almost 2 hour wait. No warning. We kept being told someone was checking on our food but no one would report back to us. It's ok to be slow and overwhelmed but as a restaurant you need to inform those dining that there is a long wait. I didn't really want to be eating dinner at 10pm. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice rooftop with good food and service[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Michael was a great waiter. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We could enjoy looking at part of the nearby marina and Lake Michigan.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Server was good attentive serviced us as soon as they saw us. We got the alcoholic shark drink which was pretty good. The food was cooked very well it just could've used more seasoning. read more

Always great to discover new restaurant while traveling. I went to the Lighthouse Place Outlets in Michigan City a couples time and don't usually get a meal around the area. But when searching for some restaurant around the place, there is quite a few options. Matey's have the sport bar at the first level, and a tiki deck on the second and third level. Highly recommend on the upper level as it have a view toward the Michigan City Harbor. I got the Lobster Roll and can't express enough how much I love it. Stack of lobster meat loaded in between slighted toasted brioche roll, with a little bit of lettuce at the bottom that add some crunchiness. read more

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Came here Saturday afternoon and preferred a burger, fries, and some chicken tenders. It's now Sunday, I'm hoping the order comes soon. Please send help. To the kitchen at least... read more

Love the all you can eat crab legs! [[HIGHLIGHT]]We also had fun playing darts.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The specialty drinks are a bit pricey but the food prices more than makes up for it. read more

Nice environment.. Close to the beach which is beautiful. They have 3 levels. We went to the roof. I order soft shell crap, coconut shrimp and virgin Pina colada. Crap shell sandwich was a surprise. I didn't like how it looks, it was very small compared to the buns, and the taste was ok. The coconut shrimp was crunchy and flavored in a good balance. The virgin pina colad was the best ! I loved every sip of it. The bartender was very nice and friendly, but i suggest the rest of the staff to work on their smiles and attitude to make customers feels a little welcomed . read more

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An unexpected surprise. We did not plan to go to Matey's. Another nearby restaurant told us on the phone that they had immediate seating. When we arrived they apologized and said the wait was 45 min. That's not great when you have a six month old child in your party. So, we checked out Matey's. At first, I was unsure. The seating was simple and not luxurious. I expected bar food. My hurricane was tasty The lobster nachos (actually queso dip) were delicious. The crab cakes were delicious and the prime rib sandwich was excellent. Nothing disappointed. The ambiance was waterfront bar. Nothing special until sunset. Then we were treated to a spectacular display of lights. Our table gave us a perfect unobstructed view. Matey's may be one of the best locations around to watch the sun set. read more

Matey's Restaurant - Sunset at Matey's - American Near Me - Michigan City, Indiana

If you wanna kill time, this is the place, however... Food is about nothing, beer is average, prices are over expected. Two stars for the upper level view only! Not a place of choice for the future Michigan City visits, sorry. read more

Amazing service Dave was so much fun and attentive to our questions. it was one of the best spots on our vacation. much Love from Michigan read more

Matey's Restaurant - American Near Me - Michigan City, Indiana

For some reason the whole place kind of smelled like a bathroom, mixed with cigarette smoke. They have lots of large tv's, though not outside. No employees wore masks, which was pretty disappointing. But the employees were all super nice and welcoming, Nicole was especially awesome. The service was a bit slow, but they were busy and clearly understaffed. They kindly brought water for our dogs. As for the food- the grilled chicken sandwich was very charred, I felt like it should've been listed as a chargrilled chicken. We also had crab cakes, a Philly sandwich, and a burger. They were all decent. read more

Matey's Restaurant - American Near Me - Michigan City, Indiana

The visit : [V] First time [ ] Occasionally [ ] They know me The environment : [ ] Boring [V] Normal [ ] Disneyland of restaurants The food : [ ] Stomach Ache [V] Okay [ ] Addiction The prices : [ ] Mcdonald's [V] Decent [ ] Sell a kidney for food The service : [ ] They'll kick you out [V] Good [ ] Angels Recommendation : [ ] Don't even think about it [V] Sometimes [ ] I should live there ! read more

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September 2021 - I'm puzzled by the negative reviews. We're coming out of the global pandemic and people are whining about slow service and smoking indoors? Please take your elitist liberal a$$ somewhere else. I'm not a smoker but the last time I checked it's still a free country. We shared deep fried dill pickle spears as an appetizer. Excellent! I had the spicy chicken sandwich and fries and both were outstanding! It was easily twice the size of a Chick-fil-a sandwich. My guests had a large chicken wrap sandwich and split it between them. Another guest had chicken wings that were also very good. I heard nothing but compliments about the food. The service was very good. Quick and polite on a busy Saturday. I loved the atmosphere and wanted to sit on the upper level but we'll do that another time. At one point the garage doors were opened and our indoor table became an outdoor table. Loved it! I made use of the Men's room to wash my hands and it was clean and neat. This will definitely be our go-to place when visiting Michigan City! read more

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The absolute most friendly staff and inviting regulars. The appetizers were tasty and the bartender over exceeded my expectations on a pink and fruity drink. I can't wait to go back in the summer for a check in on the upper deck. The decor was fun and the entertainment was great as well. read more

Matey's Restaurant - Mixed drink - American Near Me - Michigan City, Indiana

food was mid icl 2 hour wait was n-o-t worth it gotta make it 85 characters ummmmmmmmmm

We absolutely love this place. It has open air seating in the sports bar and the upper level with great views of the marina. The food is always great. The staff is always accommodating and super friendly and cool. Definitely worth our 30 min drive! read more

Amazing service amazing people! Last stop & meal before the trip home. Good food & a fun timestop here & enjoy the atmosphere read more

Matey's Restaurant - Great ambience - American Near Me - Michigan City, Indiana

Mateys in Michigan City is THE stop. It has upper decks outside with a view of the lake and museum! The food was great and the waitress was very nice! Service was spot on! Drinks were fun and cool! Jimmy Buffet would think he's in Florida here for sure. The parking is tight, so you may want to carpool or park at nearby lots. read more

Matey's Restaurant - Pineapple Mango Madness! - American Near Me - Michigan City, Indiana

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Absolutely disgusting food. Everything we ordered was awful. Oysters were spoiled, everything was greasy, shrimp smelled rotten. Do not go here! We wasted over hundred dollars. When you want to send the food back because it's so awful the staff act as if you have done something wrong to them. Stay away! And we waited over an hour to get appetizers that were horrible. Music was so loud we couldn't even here each other talk. read more

Good food, good service, reasonable prices. Always a go to place when in M.C. Need to get there early in the summer for a spot on one of the decks. read more

The first server notified us that the wait for food would be over an hour, so we opted out, and went for the Margarita Tower, a.k.a blender full of ice, a.k a stomach burning mixer, a.k.a really a non-alcoholic beverage. I gave the bartender the benefit of doubt, " maybe they forgot to add the alcohol?" Why even give two stars? Our server Rica, I believe her name is; she assisted in getting us a different beverage, Apple pie shots that were top notch; and she was also very nice! read more

The food was very good. I had the prime rib sandwich. It was excellent. My wife has blackened grouper, which she enjoyed great ambience, dog friendly they were great to our dog Cooper. We would highly recommend this Matey's read more