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I loved the theme of this restaurant and the burger was one of the best I've ever had. Staff was…read morefriendly. Was a great find during a trip with my husband!

I found this cute place on Yelp while we were road tripping to Grand Rapids. The burgers looked…read moreamazing and I had to try them. Order at the counter when you walk in and grab a seat anywhere in their massive dining room. They serve Jones Soda on tap which gives this place massive bonus points. The smashed burgers came out quickly and we realized too late that I had ordered way too much food!!! A combo comes with fries and a drink, but I just had to try the fried green beans and onion rings. Everything was amazing and I will make this a must stop the next time I'm in Michigan City.

Royale with Cheese. Bacon and a egg added.

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Schoop's Hamburgers

4.1(153 reviews)

1.8 mi

'Be prepared to wait, this is not fast food' says the sign when you walk in. And it is so worth…read moreit! Their hamburgers are out of this world and i can't make myself order anything else. They will put flavors in your soft drink or even make you a phosphate! (Think a vanilla Coke and a cherry syrup in sparkling water! Or vanilla. Or chocolate! So good! ) Our order also included breaded mushrooms - delish! We like to get a milkshake for dessert, a chocolate malt, and we TRY to share it. Not easy since this is so good. Their service is great and I love the old 50s rock and roll they play. There are lots of nostalgic items on the walls like old movie posters, 45 records, old cameras, Coca Cola signs, just fun stuff to look at especially if you're a nostalgic item yourself like we are!

great, fresh burgers!! their ranch is the BEST. service was okay, no major red flags. would…read moredefinitely return for the food

Mickey burger

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Fiddlehead Restaurant

4.2(474 reviews)

1.0 mi

Fiddlehead is a fine American restaurant with a wide selection of drinks…read more The inside is welcoming and charming with a plant theme and a faux tin ceiling. While the dining is certainly respectable, the presentation is more casual, and you will be comfortable in any attire. The servers are on point and upbeat. I enjoyed the bourbon-glazed pork chop, and it was spectacular. The bourbon flavor really popped with an also sweet marinade. The potatoes and green beans rounded out the meal and kept my fitness goals on track. We hope to be back next year!

What a nice surprise! We were on our way to Chicago and found this place not very far from the…read moretrain station. Not familiar with this town at all and it didn't look like there was much in the area. But they have a gem of a restaurant here. I had the quesadillas and my wife had a shrimp salad. We also ordered the fry basket and they have different sauces you can get with it. Everything was really good. It was kinda tough to pick my meal because they had a lot of interesting choices on the menu. And the service was great! Very attentive and genuine. This is a nice place. If we're ever taking the train to Chicago again and need to grab a quick meal, we're coming here.

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Old fashioned and a lemon margarita

Ritz Klub Tavern

4.3(133 reviews)

1.0 mi

Went to the Ritz Klub while camping at Indiana Dunes State Park. The place was so great we went…read moreback the next day! Maria was our waitress/bartender and she was really fun. She did an awesome job! Will definite go back when in the area.

Stopped in for lunch and ponied up to the bar. Our bartender was super friendly and hustling as she…read morewas waiting tables as well. Beers were cold and priced right. But the real star of the show was the food! The turkey sliders had a smoked turkey that was delicious and frankly, unexpected from a "dive bar" type place. Will certainly be back to try other menu items and enjoy the fun/neighborhood atmosphere.

Seating area inside

Burger of the month

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PBR

Redamak's

3.3(787 reviews)

10.4 mi

Our annual stop at Redamak's on the way to our cottage for summer vacation did not disappoint!…read more We started with the clam strips. Everyone in the family ordered their own version of the famous Velveeta burger, and my son decided to try a banana shake this year. It was so good that I kept stealing sips! I ordered the black bean burger which was great. The restaurant was packed when we arrived, but the wait was only about 25 minutes. We lucked out and grabbed the last seat at the bar, where we enjoyed our first Oberon beer of the summer while the kids had fun playing the video games. It ended up being the perfect start to our vacation. If you're heading through the area, Redamak's is absolutely worth the stop for great burgers, fun atmosphere, and classic summer memories. Just don't forget it's cash only!

On Yelp it sounds like heaven. However no where it says s CASH only. Thankfully we had a debit card…read moreso we could get cash from the ATM but guess what? One ATM was out of cash!!!' Like seriously?! The food came out fast and the cheese curds were not bad ( nope not a Wisconsin curd since I am do live in Wisconsin and eat curds on the regular ) hamburger had 0 flavor and I hate tons of flavor. The reason it was only 3 stars because the fact you let children run in the dining area is absurd. Especially since they have an awesome jungle gym on the other side for them to play. But if you passing through like us, and have CASH , stop in and perhaps you will have more then a 3 star review.

Chili cheese dog heaven

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Leeds Public House

4.5(238 reviews)

1.0 mi

We tried this for brunch on a Sunday and got seated quickly. It was pretty busy but service was…read moregood. It was a little loud but the inside is nice and the bathrooms are nice as well. We started with the Poblano and corn cheese dip which was super tasty, especially the homemade pita chips. I got for my entree the bagel and lox which came with a salad as a side. The white balsamic dressing was good and the lox seemed fresh. Good brunch option very close to the outlet mall.

Came here with some friends and was very impressed by the ambiance. We had excellent service and…read morethe food was amazing! I ordered the burger special and it was super yummy! Everyone loved their food. Would definitely come back and highly recommend.

Buddha bowl with grilled shrimp and pinot grigio

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Swingbelly's

3.9(125 reviews)

3.0 mi

Wow! What a pleasant surprise!…read more Outside the place doesn't look like much. But inside, I found an adorable, cozy and charming cafe. Cute decor, varnished wood, booths and tables create a casual and homey feel. Our server was so sweet. She was pleasant and helpful. She made recommendations and was spot on. They offer so many homemade options. My friend loved her sandwich and my homemade chili was delicious with a kick. I would definitely return the next time I'm in the area.

This place has such a goofy name, but great burgers. It was recommended by a local when I was in…read moretown for work. It is right on the main road through town. I can see this place being very popular with the locals and by tourists checking out the lake.

Swingbelly

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Shoreline Brewery & Restaurant

3.9(901 reviews)

1.2 mi

We stopped into Shoreline Brewery while visiting Michigan City because it was unbearably hot…read moreoutside and we needed somewhere to cool off before we could check into our hotel. We ordered the Elote Pizza, and overall it was really good. It had a nice wood-fired crust that was probably the highlight of the meal. The only downside was that it came with a garlic aioli that was very heavy...there was so much on the pizza that it overpowered some of the other flavors. I think it would have been even better with a lighter hand. For drinks, I had one of their sour beers and my husband ordered an IPA. Both were good, but neither really stood out as anything particularly memorable. We sat at the bar, and the bartender was friendly and took good care of us. The layout of the brewery was a little unexpected. We walked into the main entrance, then the host brought us back outside and over to a separate building where the bar is located. It was a little confusing at first, but it ended up being a neat setup. The restaurant was clean, with a spacious dining room and a nice-looking patio. The only thing that kept this from being a higher rating was the value. It felt a little expensive for what we ordered, and while everything was solid, nothing really wowed us. Overall, I'm glad we stopped in, especially as a place to escape the heat for a while. If you're in the area and looking for a casual meal and a local beer, it's worth checking out...I just wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to visit again.

Went for dinner, and was asked to pay $5 cover because a band was playing outside. Sat outside and…read moreband packed up after a couple of songs. Spoke to the manager who was very unapologetic and didn't seem to care about treating your customers well. Pretty much said that's their policy even if you happen to come just 5 mins before close. Food was average, their "award winning" lamb burger was not medium rare as stated on the menu. The only saving grace was our waitress who was very attentive and empathetic. Will not venture here again nor will recommend anyone to go here.

Eating area

Scotch eggs

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Pineapple Daiquiri crafted cocktail

The Stray Dog Bar & Grill

4.0(1.6k reviews)

10.0 mi

Food, service and ambiance are amazing each and every time! Food is always so fresh and delicious.read more

Spicy chicken was good and spicy! Also had the southwest egg rolls they were delicious I would get…read moreit again oh wow.

Bar area. Very roomy!

Grilled Shrimp Po Boy 5/5

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Upstairs rooftop (1st come 1st serve)

Miles Parker Pub & Eatery

3.9(61 reviews)

0.3 mi

Church group headed to Michigan City Zoo and decided to grab dinner nearby. We sat outside. Not…read morevery busy. Very cute outdoor set up. Staff- super friendly. Great conversation. Fantastic food!

Nice place Good service…read more Big selection Kitchen a little slow Clean Friendly Xxxxxxccc

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Poutine @ Barker Pub 11.30.2017.

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Beer menu @ Barker Pub 12.1.2017.

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Trina T.

7 years ago

Crappiest place ever slow as heck and food is always wrong and the employees have bad attitudes

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Disappointed is the word that best describes Schoop's Hamburgers. It has a really fun and cool…read moreatmosphere inside and outside. Its simple menu means that they should be good at what they do. I ordered the pork tenderloin sandwich and my husband ordered the special hamburger. The food that we were served was very bland and unserseasoned. The malt that I ordered was good but WAY overpriced at $6.90. I left very underwhelmed and will not return to Schoop's Hamburgers!

I am sick of the small things they mess up here. I verified my order with the lady over the phone…read moreafter placing my order. So for my Texas nachos to not have the bacon I ordered is silly and air headed, I shouldn't have to worry about something being messed up when I order then verify the order is correct. That's someone not doing their job correctly. Yeah it seems stupid for me to come here and leave a review about missing bacon on fries but this is the third time in two months they've messed something up. I'll just go back to big time burgers, they're better tasting anyways, and have yet to mess up an order. Especially after verifying back to me that what I ordered is correct.

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