Great lil tavern pub!!…read more Patrons and servers were all VERY welcoming and friendly. Great place to chat it up with the locals and have a yummy burger that will remind you of the diners we all grew up on. I'd definitely stop back in next time I'm in the area. Pro or Con depending on your outlook but they allow you to smoke inside... for me, I appreciate the nostalgia of simpler times, good conversation and frosty beverages.

If you want to go where the locals go, stop here. Not only is the atmosphere great, they have a…read morevery unique burger. Just order it as it comes. Somehow the ingredients come together. I stop every time I'm in the area.

Smoked kielbasa as an appetizer on the menu? Heck yeah, I'm here for it. And you know what? The…read moresmoked kielbasa was even better than I was hoping it would be. It came with three different sauces: beer-infused mustard, tangy barbecue and creamy horseradish. I could have just sat here and ate charred pork and drank beer and I would have been happy. We also got a Caesar salad, which was OK but would have been a bit better if it came dressed -- the dressing came on the side. The wedge salad was good but was less of a wedge and more of a regular salad. Fenwick Farms has a kids menu, which features things like cheeseburgers, buttered noodles, chicken strips and other kid-friendly foods. Each kids meal comes with a side and a dessert (ice cream sundae), although we didn't get our ice cream, but it was fine because my kids didn't need anymore sugar that day. Speaking of kids: They have free arcade games to play! My kids played Pac-Man and NBA Jam while we waited for our food. The Fenwick Farms Brewing Co. beer is made right here at the brewery, and this is the first and only craft brewery in Rensselaer. They have 30 different beers on tap (most their own, some guest beers), and they offer flights. Indiana knows how to do craft beer, and FFBC is another great example of great beer.

We have been wanting to visit here for a while, and I'm so glad we finally did! The service was…read morefast and friendly, the drinks were great, and the food was memorable! The server helped me pick a popular drink, she let me try any of their tap beers before deciding what I wanted. We had the sausage appetizer and it was delicious! We will definitely be back!

This is one of the few lunch spots that I was able to find in Rensselaer. It is a local owned…read morebusiness that has been going for about 6 years. It is in an old building and may look closed when you are driving up. There is not official parking for the restaurant that I saw. There is a few spots that you can park that are between it and the park that it is next to, but nothing is marked off. The guy that was working there also happened to be the owner. The restaurant has an indoor dining area and a patio area. The owner was very friendly and very welcoming. He gave me the history of the the restaurant. It roots are in Oregon and he kept the name when he moved the business back to his home town of Rensselaer. The restaurant has a Purdue and Elvis theme, with decorations all over the place. And there is an extra room off to the side where I believe they host special events or may open up if they are busy. They have a menu that consists of pizza, calzones, salads and subs. I decided to do with the philly steak and cheese. It was prepared fresh and was ready in about 8 minutes. It was ok. It was not the best philly I have had and I would not travel miles to get it, but it was decent. The fries were good. I recommend coming here for superior and friendly service, and good food.

I asked for pepperoni well done and I got this... I have high standards when it comes to pizza…read more This ain't it... try again fellas.

Great dive bar. Cheap prices. Meet the locals and hear their stories. RIP Big Joe. I went with my…read moregirlfriend an we both loved it

Went in during lunch hours while on our way to Northern KY. We are well versed in "hole in the…read morewall" type places but this was way beyond what we thought it would be. The people working there were nice. As we were waiting for our food, a gentleman carrying bug spray came through spraying along where the floor meets the walls throughout the entire place. Another person came into the bar area and did something with a machine on the wall and put a syringe full of stuff in/around the outlet, which lead to a cockroach that crawled up the wall and went under a sign on the wall. Food was average bar food but based on all that happened before getting our meal, we should've walked out without eating.

We flew off the highway to see what this farm complex was all about. It's an impressive set up with…read morea variety of spots to explore for a break from driving. Service was good and attentive. I noticed the comments about high prices, and for the area, I bet that is true. We found the prices comparable to large cities. The smoked brisket chili doesn't taste smoky, but the meat is tender and the chili flavorful. The charcuterie was good, and we loved the apple chutney. The space is open and airy. It's a very family friendly place with the bar and bourbon tasting room toward the back.

Stopped here for a break and lunch while passing through Indiana. The Farmhouse Restaurant menu…read moresaid they offer a "quick & casual lunch" and well, they weren't lying about the casual part... We ordered two lunches, both the 1/2 grilled cheese and soup. One with tomato soup and the other with chili. We also ordered the *special* $5 egg salad sandwich. The grilled cheese came out as some cheese microwaved between a soft burger bun. Really disappointing and crappy. The chili and soup were okay. The egg salad sandwich was very basic and lacking flavor, served on classic white bread. It was also a weird dining setup, it felt like we were eating in a giant and deserted beer hall. Total transparency: we both expected more from one of the nation's largest dairy farms. We also thought the food would be a little cleaner, like a farm-to-table experience and less processed, but it tasted like food we could get at a gas station. My husband was disappointed with the ice cream selection at the milk bar, he was hoping for more of a variety other than the basic strawberry, chocolate, vanilla, etc. We also needed to get DEF for our truck from the Fair Oaks BP and my husband called it "highway robbery" for the cost we paid. He said it was 2 or 3 times what he normally pays. In summary, a total tourist trap with crappy lunch food. I also didn't know about their animal abuse case from 2019 until after we left. And the allegations about neglect and improper slaughter in 2023. Gross and sad.

One one side of the I65 exit, you will find plenty of newer hotels and chain food places…read more On the other side, nestled back, sits this Burger King and a much older motel. My guess is, once upon a time, this Burger King was in the catbird seat with no or little competition. The outside is scruffy and I do mean scruffy. The BK sign is totally broken on the side opposite the highway. The parking lot is - well, rough is an understatement. This place has seen much better days. I don't know if all the building on the other side of the highway attributed to the decline but this BK has no curb appeal. Yet there were a couple cars in the lot and so we headed towards the drive thru. By now, you may be wondering why on earth you are seeing 5 stars after reading the above. Pulled up to the drive thru. Immediately - very pleasantly - told she would be with us as soon as possible. She came back in a minute or two - wasn't long at all. We placed a large order. She didn't falter, didn't lag. Read the order back exactly as was stated. Around we went to pay. We then met a SUPER pleasant woman at the window. Was very careful in handing back the drink carriers, and then the bags of food. Food was hot and fresh. Fries were good. Onion rings were good. Both were fresh. But what carried this place to a full 5 stars was that employee. She treated us like a million bucks - you would not have gotten better service at a Chicago fine dining establishment. This kind of employee - is solid gold. Order, despite the size - was spot on perfect. It was ready in a very speedy manner. Service was impeccable. I can't fault business owners for the state of the outside of a building. Who knows? Franchisee perhaps and we've been through a pandemic. They were probably closed for some time. I've seen rougher places. I can give them plenty of credit for their hiring choice. Thank you for such a pleasant experience - we talked about it for awhile on our way home.

I was actually told since I was paying with cash, I needed exact change because they had no coins…read more They hadn't received coins with their money delivery. So, at lunch time, they decided to open anyway. I didn't want to use my card, because I was out of state, and didn't want my bank to shut the card down, as they had before. My order was $10.23, and I was paying with a $20 bill. When I suggested they Accept $10 even, I was told no, and told I could go get change at the gas station across the street and come back. The manager should have gone to the bank and got change before the store even opened. This is probably the most ridiculous thing that has EVER happened to me at ANY retail establishment in my 58 years on Earth.

FULL DISCLOSURE ... this is not my favorite place to eat. But my wife likes it so I have a go to…read moremeal that I will eat. But more about that in a minute. This afternoon, November 29, 2020 at 4:11 pm, I called in an order: - Individual sausage pizza - 1/2 Stromboli sandwich with fries (today's special) - Large Southern Fried Chicken salad (my go-to meal) The young man who took the order informed me it would be 20 minutes. So I hung up and waited a few minutes befor I headed over there. When I arrived, I put my mask on and went to the door that had the sign I am including with this post, on the door. I specifically says that all customers are required per our Governor's order earlier this month, to mask up. Well, lets start with that sign. It says specifically that the public is required to wear a mask to enter. It says nothing about the employees. Here are my concerns ... 1-Of the 4 employees inside; 1 female wore a mask correctly, 1 female had a well protected chin (mask was not covering her mouth or nose), 2 males had no mask at all. 2-I wish I took a picture of this ... there is no barrier between the customer and the person manning the register --- NOR --- between the customers and the food / pizzas being cut and packaged. You can reach over and grab a piece if you want one! Then came the order! Remember that at the beginning? The clerk tried to charge me $9.95 for an individual pizza they list as $4.99 + $0.50 for the sausage. Then there was the salad ... really the only thing I like on the menu. They gave me a small salad instead. When I called them on it, they were going to give me more lettuce, charge me for a large and I would have to do without the balance of the meat and toppings. My wife's Stromboli was ... different. It was supposed to be 1/2 sandwich and fries. She got that and potato chips as well. The screw up's with the food I can get over. You have to be sure of what you order, what they give you and what they charge. The deal-breaker is taking so LITTLE concern for me and their employees by not providing a barrier between the customer and employees / food. But the most damning part of this all is the completely lax attitude of the employees when it comes to complying with the very order of the Governor of the State of Indiana that they have no problem REQUIRING me to abide by. I am limited to 1 star because Yelp will not allow a "0".

Very displeased lately. Salads have only been half of the to go bowl. With the prices, they…read moreshould be full. I haven't been getting what I have ordered either. I order thru Door Dash but this isn't their fault, it's Arni's. We stopped in on a Saturday and the young girls couldn't get our order right. I also stopped on an evening and ordered a salad, burgers and other items. The burger was the nastiest thing you could eat. I am about done with Arni's. It was not like this with the past owners!

Really fantastic spot with a hip, relaxed vibe and great food! Absolutely worth the ten minutes…read moredrive from the interstate. I had the Toasted Italian sandwich and loved it. The soft pretzels/beer cheese and chips/salsa were hits with everyone in our party. Didn't get a chance try the drinks--but I'll be back for that! While you're there, be sure to take a few minutes to walk or drive the local Art Walk. Lots of really incredible public murals to enjoy. Our visit to eMbers made my day!

This is a unique restaurant with a unique menu. It has a beautiful large covered patio that is…read moreheated so you can still enjoy eating on cool October evenings. My husband had the wood fired pork chop topped with house made bourbon barbecue. It looked scrumptious and tasted scrumptious. I had the figgy delight from the wood fired. Oven. May sound a little strange, but omg, out of this world. We enjoyed the eclectic decor. We ate in what i would describe as the 1950's greenhouse with 50's and 60's 45's covering one wall. Our server was very gracious, especially since we had a lot of questions. If you are ever in the Rensselaer, you must stop at Embers. Great beer and whiskey selection.

We were on our way home and stopped here for a quick bite. Just a nice local restaurant with…read morecomfort food. We all enjoyed ourselves food and the service was excellent. Nothing special but what they serve is very good and spot on. What they serve is very good. I highly recommend it.

ABSOLUTE awesome! We got there 10 minutes before closing- was scared we would be turned away. We…read morewere welcome in the door and never rushed to leave. We knew we were late, so we ordered a quick fix meal. ABSOLUTELY the best. Service was great too! That was the second time there this week - first time was great also.