Been going here for about four decades and it's just nostalgia that keeps me going. The food is mediocre at best and the prices are very high for what you get. Cash only is extremely inconvenient for the customers. Adding a high-fee ATM isn't a solution for an owner-centered policy. Convenience for customers should come above all else. Burgers today were dry and cold and I'm certain they were not cooked after my order was placed. I think I'll skip this place and leave it to tourists who don't know better. Sad to see a lifetime favorite rely solely on its history and "legend"ary status and not stay on top of serving quality affordable food. read more

Great spot for some casual dining. Our server was excellent. We did have to wait a little bit longer for our food than I would have liked. It was fairly busy, so the kitchen may have been short on staff. I'm impressed by the quality of the food and drinks given the prices. I would also recommend getting extra BBQ sauce for your fries. Make sure you have cash to pay! You can use their ATM if needed, though I believe they charge fees. read more

Redamak's - BBQ Burger - Burgers Near Me - New Buffalo, Michigan

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We wanted a place to get supper without a long wait. A local in the area suggested Redmak's. The hamburgers were delicious and service was good. It's no wonder this place has been here for 50 years. Pros: Quick and easy ordering and service Plenty of kid friendly options Cheaper than downtown restaurants Large portions Cons: Cash only restaurant (atm on site) Overall if you are looking for a lower cost alternative restaurant in New Buffalo, then I highly recommend checking out Redamak's. read more

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Quick service even with a lot of cars in the parking lot! Kids friendly! Decedent kids menu with hotdogs, corn dogs, Mac n cheese, burgers, grilled cheese. Only place locally around that's open longer than other places on a weekday (Thursday evening) Everything's hamburger and hockey theme. They have 4 arcade games inside too! Large waiting area. 100% recommend getting the famous Velveeta cheese options. Sweet potato tots are a must order (appetizer option even) They have the BEST Crinkle fries! read more

$2 for lettuce wrap. It saves them money by no bun. $5 fries, small size. Never coming back.

Have loved this place since I was a kid. Had a huge carry out order this weekend and they did great. The girl taking my order on phone was friendly and patient. The food was done right when she said and it was packaged very well. We had burgers, wraps, sandwiches, fries, seafood and tons of apps. Our favorite apps were the buffalo cauliflower and the jalapeño cheese bites. Always suggest a stop here! read more

I've been eating here off and on since I was a child. The burgers haven't changed over the years and I love them. Stick with the crinkly fries. The onion rings are good but nothing special. They serve Coke products. They only take cash. read more

Redamak's - Burger - Burgers Near Me - New Buffalo, Michigan

Coming from out of town, this is my review. Looking online, I saw it was CASH ONLY, which is totally fine . (I got cash) Pulled up to the place honestly wasn't expecting what waits for you inside. Full blown restaurant inside with a bar and all. All wood interiors give a texas roadhouse vibes. We were seated promptly, and the server came by in a reasonable time. Full menu apps to dinners. Even fun cocktails. The burgers! All burgers are cooked medium well. It's still very juicy. Had the double Velveeta chz burger, and it was massive . Wasn't expecting that ! Didn't need the fries . Would I go back if I'm in town . Yeah solid food for the price read more

I've been to redamaks many times over the years and it doesn't disappoint. I brought my partner when we decided to spend an afternoon/evening in new buffalo! Always packed (for a reason), and sometimes ordering to go and sitting in the parking lot is just the way to go. The perch was yummy and the buffalo burger was to die for. The fries were stone cold which was an absolute bummer and not typical of the place. Will for sure be back to this lil staple. read more

How to kill a burger! If you ever wanted to know come to the latest version of Redamak's. On a previous version the burger was over cooked and dried up. We figured it was one of those things. On the most recent visit we specifically told the waitress we wanted it medium rare. She said it wasn't possible but that she'd talk to the cooks. What we all got was not just well done but way over cooked to where you can't even eat the burger. It was one of the worst burgers of my life and not far from the one from the previous visit. The waitress went on to tell us of some changes and they certainly aren't good ones. I don't believe you'll see me back here again as the burgers are worth a penny. read more

Burger was good, but did not seem to be as good as it used to be. Cash only but they have an ATM. Fries are expensive for the quality that you get. read more

Redamak's - Double cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - New Buffalo, Michigan

As I was exploring the Lake Michigan coast, I came across Redamark's. After exploring the menu, Redamark's seemed like a place I had to try. The decor looks refurnished with lots of nostalgic road items. The parking lot was full but the restaurant had plenty of room. Be warned that Redamark's does not accept credit or debit. They do have ATM machines though we live in 2020, and almost every restaurant accepts debit and credit. I felt like there should have been a big sign as I entered. The only place I noticed they only accept cash and check was a small box on the menu. When I walked out, I noticed it on as sign for carryout. Redamark's had a wing flavor I just had to try - Blueberry BBQ. And it was amazing! The wings were huge too and the Blueberry BBQ sauce had a good mix of sweetness and spice to it. The Ranch was also made in house. I had a hard time choosing between burgers to try. I settled on the Red a Mac burger. It came with chili, Swiss cheese, and A1. The patty was freshly made and the bun was a brioche type. I thought there might have bee a better burger on the menu but this one was pretty good. The fries were the crinkle cut variety. Overall, Redamark's is a place I have to come back to. read more

Redamak's - Blueberry BBQ wings - Burgers Near Me - New Buffalo, Michigan

Popular eatery for travelers to and from MI. Not too far off the highway and plenty of parking for vehicles and motorcycles. Wear your mask and get your name in the wait list if you plan to dine inside. We only had a ten minute wait for our table. Sam, our witness, kept a proper social distance while wearing her face mask. She helped us order and was very kind and attentive during our visit. My family each enjoyed their famous Velveeta cheeseburger. I got the smaller Legendary and my guys each ordered the bigger version. We split an order of fries. Everything was very delicious. Indoor dining is open and they are currently seating at 50% capacity. You can also call in and pick up your order. There is a pick up window just before you get to the front door. They also have you enter through the front door and exit through a side door. Very clean and very safe. read more

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Had a large family dinner there yesterday. We had burgers, wraps, sampler appetizers and shrimp . No complaints from anyone. My burger was very good. It was busy and our server was training a new hire. Plenty of sitting. We had a large group of 10 and had plenty of room. Restaurant will be having a 50 year anniversary soon. Will return! read more

Cheese curds were very good. Service was very good. Burgers just not good. Flavor not good and they weren't hot.

We haven't been here in years. New Buffalo has changed significantly but Redamak's has stayed the same; and that's a good thing! Bus, friendly and great Burgers. It's worth the detour to make a stop. We each got a Legendary Burger with Velveta ( so technically not a cheeseburger but it's delicious) Fries and Onion Rings. The burgers were juicy and the toppings were super fresh. Be prepared for a wait to get in or to get carry out. Well worth it though. read more

Redamak's - Exterior - Burgers Near Me - New Buffalo, Michigan

Worst hamburger i ever ate in my 75 years just awful cold cold not even room temperature also bun was stale was suppose to a legendary wrong wrost burger ever go to your dive bar they will have better ham burgers really mad cause I was hungry read more

Service was great but felt like the burgers lack something. The fries had no salt and could have been cooked longer. For the price we paid not worth going back or even waiting to be seated. read more

You have to pay cash. They have a couple little tin signs around the restaurant, but it's not blaring obvious and we were visiting from out of town so we did not know. I hated the preform thick burger and it was tasteless. I am not sure why this is such a popular place? The waitress told me that they offer a gluten-free bun but it crumbles and it's not good. So they just served me the burger on limp lettuce that was brown. My husband thought the the french fries were Mediocre. The onion rings were decent. The service was good. The waitstaff is clearly overworked because this place is extremely busy. The bathrooms were clean. Unfortunately, it was not good enough for us to say that we would come back. read more

Service was terrible waiter messed up and appetiser the main meal and the side. Manager came out and said she would fix it came back out and didn't fix anything. read more

Redamak's in Chicago was a favorite of mine for many years, an affordable and fun place. Just loved those burgers. They advertised in the Chicago Reader, and I don't think anywhere else. Then, a few years ago, I noticed billboards for Redamak's here in the Southwest corner of Michigan and that's just too unusual a name to be a coincidence...then I finally read the whole billboard and "Bite into a legend" harkened back to my 20th century. As my record collection was replaced by CDs, then MP3s, and now podcasts I've found this taste from my past and the burger is EXACTLY the same. Not a little bit alike, it's the precise duplicate. I suppose that's redundant but this is bliss. The displays are great, I found a framed collection of artifacts from the Wisconsin Rural Letter Carriers Association (I belong to this union) from the first half of the 20th century. A couple of minor negatives, this place is kind of tight, though a part of this is I've gotten much fatter than when I ate at the Chicago place. I was within coughing and sneezing distance of not just one, but two sick children from different parties. The other negative is that they have gone to all disposable table ware with a lot of unrecyclable plastic. Impossible to stop a new plastic straw with every drink. read more

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First time coming here and I will definitely be back! Mini corn dogs were tasty. Shared the Buffalo chicken wrap (can request grilled chicken vs fried) and velveeta cheeseburger with my friend. This place is known for their burgers and I walked away highly impressed. Burger was tender and juicy; grilled to perfection. Service was great - waitress Joy was awesome! Next time I'm back, I'll have to try out a shake because they all sounded so good. Yum! read more

We used to stop here at least once a year, but haven't been there in three years. It's a fun, big bustling place, but the food is really nothing special. As good as any burger joint that's not a franchise. I got a hamburger with everything, but I could barely taste the "everything." Nice to get fried mushrooms and onion rings, but those were nothing special. The chocolate shake was good. The one thing that disturbed me was the ATM. Got a hundred bucks out of it, it stated there was a $3 convenience fee. When I got home I saw that I was dinged for $3, then $3.95, then $3.50. WTF?? read more

Was working in the area a s we decided to head here for dinner. Nice atmosphere and good burgers. read more

Redamak's - Patty melt - Burgers Near Me - New Buffalo, Michigan

Came here for the first time recently while visiting from out of town. I had the velveeta cheeseburger with grilled onions, jalapeños, ketchup and mayo and it was to die for! I am a huge Five Guys fan and I felt this burger was similar to that style but possibly... better?! Idk that's saying a lot. Anyways, the only thing I would change is that they accept credit/debit cards--this restaurant is cash only but they do have ATMs inside the building. It is a great price point and I will most definitely be returning the next time I'm in town. Xoxo, Is this thing on? read more

Best hamburgers we've had in a long time! Recommended by friends and almost passed it up bc it wasn't the highest rated ..man I'm glad we didn't! Service was speedy and wait staff was pleasant! We will definitely be back...and maybe just for these burgers alone! read more

Delicious! Outstanding burgers at reasonable prices. Had the breaded mushrooms as a side and those were great too. Just wish they accepted credit cards. read more

We love this place. Born and raised in Chicago and this food is just as good! We frequent this place everytime we are in town!

This used to be a great burger fell short I think they got to big for there britches But they do a hell of a business Making money hand over fist cash only!! ordered carry out 4 burgers 2 fries onion rings and cheese curds was told 20 minutes. Got there 25 minutes later still no order ready waited for another 15 and finally got a text that food was ready. The bill seemed high and when I asked for a the burgers which were 6.50 for some reason they have me the ultimate burgers at 8.25 each . It would of been nice to ask me first but whatever. Burgers all cold fries undercooked and warm at least onion rings good and curds good . Probably will not be back read more

Redamak's - Burgers Near Me - New Buffalo, Michigan

Not very happy. Food was average but pricey. They don't take credit cards, and nothing posted to acknowledge they don't. But they have an ATM machine which cost $3.50 fee to use. read more

We stopped here on a recent trip to Michigan after seeing it on a lot of lists of places you can't miss, and seeing how it was on the the Mitchell's vs machines Netflix show. Overall, the velveeta cheeseburger was pretty good. Nothing overly special. My fries were a little cold and not cooked well enough. My wife's wrap did not have the correct ingredients, but they did fix it fairly quickly and painlessly. We placed our order at a walk up window outside, which was nice, but I thought the wait time and the cost were a little steep for what we ordered, but the place was so busy all weekend, so I can't blame them on that. I wasn't mad I went to check it off the list, but not sure I'd make it a tradition. read more

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Cool vacation place. Nice for larger groups. Honestly, the place seems like it's going to be better as they've been doing it so long. I'm no executive chief but the fact is that their fresh beef patty is dry. The burger needed some/any seasoning. How about salt and pepper team? Fries, sweet potato fries, and waffle fries were all warm and not piping hot. Very disappointing. What was good were the buffalo wings. But again, they were only warm. Folks, when you eat in, the food should be hot, right? Right. Soft drinks were bottomless and fountain syrup was very good. Nice touch. Oh, double burger was very thick and made it almost impossible to eat. Good problem to have. But, flatten that burger a bit and get a bigger bun. Friendly servers and nice family atmosphere. Lastly, I can remember the thought in my head from the last time we ate here when I said, hmmm, I was hoping it would have been better. read more

Back from CA and decided to go to Redamak's. Hamburger and fries were great as was red cream soda. Reminded me of when I spent time in Michigan City as a teenager. Waitress was super. She gave us some history and has been there over 40 years. read more

Redamak's - Hamburger and fries with Red Cream Soda - Burgers Near Me - New Buffalo, Michigan

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Nothing special you should to try it once so you can say you tried it. Had the burger and fries it was okay

Service and the waitress were good and sat us right away. Ambiance was good. We got single ultimate burgers. Loved the sweet potato fries. Hubby's reg fries had no taste. As far as the burger taste? Not legendary. No juice. Meh meat taste. Needed some sort of seasoning for sure. I guess I'm used to our seasoned burgers we make at home now. It's fun to try new places though..... read more

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We make the drive up a few times a year. Never been disappointed with the food or service! Gone are the classic round menus. Replaced with some large square ones. There are so many options to choose from. Yet, we always get burgers. My go to is the double Velveeta burger with bacon. Just so good. My wife always gets a single with Swiss. A handful of bun choices (get the pretzel bun) to tempt your palate. We always get the clam strips also. This go round, they were huge! The cocktail sauce is better than the tartar sauce by the way. Not knocking the tartar sauce though. A new menu item we also had were the pretzel bites. Delightful little pretzel balls. Soft, warm and yummy. They come with a honey mustard and cheese sauce. The honey mustard is a bit thin in consistency yet it works. Hint: keep the cheese sauce to dip your fries in. Again, Redamak's is always good. We will be up several times this year and in the years to come. read more

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So fun so good. So good for the price. Such an amazing lake Michigan staple. Old timey feel friendly staff. Generational restaurant. Families come for years. read more

Sorry to say but nothing special. I know this place is iconic and huge! And it will always be busy but average food. It tasted better a couple of summers ago. My burger today was dried out and no flavor. My fries were soggy and cold. The chicken tenders were ok. Bummer. Not sure I'll go back but in the summer there is always a line to get in. read more

I've been coming here for more than 20 years! I usually get the velveeta cheeseburger with onion rings and a root beer. *HIGHLY* recommend!! This visit, I tried the Wilson Street burger with sweet potato fries and a root beer float. Holy smokes it was all so so good. I'm really glad I tried the sweet potato fries. They're crinkle cut, which never happens right usually they're wedges; I'm telling ya, give them a try. They're light and crispy and they go really good with the ranch they give. The burger was awesome I loved the whole setup: the Parmesan garlic sauce was flavorful without being overpowering, the Swiss cheese was light and the grilled onions were properly cooked. And my root beer float! Make sure you ask for an extra root beer to go with the vanilla shake float! Cool, creamy, holy smokes so good. The service was great, the restaurant was clean, the food came out fast, and all this while they were pretty busy! I love this place and I'll never stop coming here read more

Cash and check only, ATM in lobby The food was decent, burgers were alright. Wings were crispy. Fries were great. Home made ranch was not to strong. Service was good. The servers were not mean or crappy, they weren't too cheerful though. The place was full, with a low enough wait. The main dining room was large enough to go to full capacity comfortably. Good restaurant after a day at the beach. read more