Came here the other night with one of my best friends to see Ian Munsick play. It was through one…read moreof the hometown jams sessions that they're doing across the Midwest this summer and it was a lot of fun. A good number of local food trucks were parked to the side of the amphitheater and it was def a vibe that night. Really fun way to spend a Thursday night in downtown Valpo.

This new performance stage is huge and great for performances. The adjacent covered shelter is…read moreperfect for sheltering from the rain or sun. The park hosts the annual popcorn festival. I would recommend going then. When The park is not being used as a music venue, there Stone plaza turns into a water feature. This is a great park for the family.

I'm shocked this place is a 3.8. We go there almost weekly and only once have I had a meal that I…read moredidn't like. It was the lime chicken taco things. Tasted like lime, too much and wasn't for me. But that's ok, the salmon is the best in valpo and the southwest chicken salad is fantastic! Not every meal is for everyone. The servers/bartenders we frequently see and know are Jordan, Adam and Abi. All are great at what they do and no matter how hectic things are, they are always welcoming, courteous and attentive. The drinks they serve are always consistently on point, no matter who is making them. That's a huge plus in my book. The only real negative I have about the place are the chairs at the bar. I get angular is ascetically pleasing to management, but to customers it's annoying and provides nothing but extra work. I have to move two chairs to sit down, how does that make any sense. Quit overthinking the chair alignment at the bar, I beg you. Of course it won't stop my wife and I from coming almost every week, but I truly hope one day I will walk in there and see the bar chairs straight and not angled. Anyways, if you want a place with great food, very clean, unbelievable workers and an ambiance unlike anywhere else is NWI, you will want to go here. Side note, if they could just add a steak to the menu that would make it perfect.

The space is great. The drinks were great. The store was cool and found some good stuff. The food…read morewas mediocre at best. Maybe it was what we ordered but the hot chicken and biscuits was just ok. The breakfast burger was way over done and fell apart as soon as you picked it up. It was a mess and not in a good way. The service was good but we sat at the bar which was nice. Would try again but maybe eat first.

Clean, well organized, extremely friendly staff! I come to…read moreRock and Roll at Monday Night Karokee! George the DJ is an absolute beautiful soul! Great times with even greater people !

Stopped in for a pint after work. I was greeted by the bartender, Max. His energy was palpable…read moreand welcoming. I ended up staying and socializing for a couple hours and had a great time. The price is comparable to other bars in Portage. Would recommend 10/10, ask for Max if you stop in

Ordered on line take out. Food was ready when I arrived. There were many empty seats on a…read moreTuesday. No need for reservations at 6:30p. The surf and turf burrito was a generous portion. Questionable if it's worth $24?! Side of queso was more than enough. I liked it but won't order it again right away. The ribs are the best!!!!!

As you can tell by my reviews, it's not always consistent. But I had to post this one be side it…read morewas one of the best meals I've had in valpo. lamb was cooked perfectly and a good portion.

I really enjoy coming here. I had lunch by myself and was totally comfortable. The staff and…read morepatrons are all very friendly and engaging. Today I had the burger and fries with a Bloody Mary.

Franklin House in Valparaiso is one of my favorite dive bars to hit up when I'm in town visiting…read morefriends. Fun vibes, tasty drinks, and solid food. Karaoke? A total blast. Games? Plenty to bring out your competitive side. Basically, it's the perfect place to pretend you're a singing and a dart champion!

I have come here for rockstar karaoke, which is the first Saturday of the month. I've truly enjoyed…read morecoming. I am not sure if it takes place here or the building right next-door, but they are part of the same venue. Maybe just sniffer names? But the venue is nice, it's dark, which I do like because when you're on stage, the audience isn't something that you can really see so it makes you feel a little more comfortable. The DJs are super nice and friendly and very supportive. There's great singers, mediocre singers, first timers that are really nervous and you can tell but everybody cheers them on! Karaoke is not about being the best singer in the house. No one's gonna get discovered by a record label here. We are all just here to have fun and sing songs we like. The bartender that usually works is super awesome and really nice. The drinks are really good and decently priced and they have a bunch of different snack foods that you can get. In the rockstar karaoke room you can always go next-door and order food and have it brought over . While the rockstar karaoke area just has appetizers. That's been my main experience. I haven't gone there on other nights, but they have a nice stage and sound system with cool lighting and bands. Come and play there. I haven't seen any bands there yet, but I'm definitely interested.

Cool spot. Nice to have an entertainment spot in Portage. They book comedians - Paul Shore was…read morethere. They also have some B list bands come through. The place is connected to the bar next door so when the show is over you can move over there and keep the fun going. The drinks there are not real expensive. They have tables and booths. It is a cool place to go see the many different types of shows they have there.

I love the Hobart Art Theater in Hobart Indiana. I've seen 3 shows and it's always a great…read moreexperience. Nice nostalgic of high ceilings, painted wall art. Great sound and light. All seats offer great viewing and the cost is affordable Kelly H. Michigan City 4 18 2026 BoDeans rock​

Nothing not to like here, except that the bathroom is small, 1 stall and one urinal. Nice place for…read morea concert. I saw the Ultimate Doors tribute band at the Genesee in Waukegan last month and the drive here was basically the same for me. I enjoyed this show even more the second time. Just over the border is the small town of Hobart and the Art Theatre fits the mold. Celebrating 85 years, this 500 seat venue offers a great view of the stage, anywhere inside. I was shocked how much leg room there is and I am 6'4". An aisle seat was perfect except there was a lot of drunks frequenting the bar, and blocking your view. Sound and lighting is definitely well appointed. Friendly staff and easy check in with your phone.

Great bartenders! And the food is really good! Love the vibe!! Always a fun time @ the Oasis!read more

Hole in the wall. An Oasis in Malden, Indiana. Can't go wrong. Why? Ice cold Pabst Blue Ribbon on…read moretap and horseshoes outside. Tell me your in Indiana without telling me your in Indiana.