Stopped by the Northside Bar & Grill in Rensselaer, Indiana yesterday ....Got the Tuesday…read moreTenderloin Special - 1/2 of the regular sized sandwich , tots and a can of pop for $10 .. Damn tasty breading with juicy pork inside...I'd definitely go back and you should stop by and judge for yourself.

If you ever find yourself within a 50‑mile radius of Rensselaer, IN, hit the brakes and get…read moreyourself to Northside Bar and Grill. Trust me -- their "Hammered Hog" pork tenderloin is about to become the stuff of legend. I'm from Bloomington, IL -- land of tenderloins so big they barely fit on the plate (looking at you, Schooners). So when I say this one is worth crossing state lines for, I mean it. The "Hammered Hog" is pounded flatter than my wallet on payday, seasoned like grandma's Sunday dinner, and so tender it could make you question your loyalty to your hometown tenderloin. It's a hidden gem -- or maybe a hidden hog? Either way, pull over, grab a seat, and get ready to loosen your belt. You'll thank me later. Kudos to Amber F. with the welcoming service and recommendations!

Special place for my girlfriend and I. We went on our first date here and the service was…read morephenomenal. We meet in the middle at this restaurant and it never ceases to amaze us. Shoutout Jenelle

Great wood fired pizza! Highly recommend. I ordered the Italian Job. Also you should order the…read morebreadsticks! Great food and great service. The outside patio is comfortable and nice. We are from out of state and I'm glad we found this place!

What a great place. Very nice outdoor seating. Excellent selection on menu. Burgers are thick and…read morejuicy. Onion rings are very good. Fish sandwich also very good. And great service.

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.

The drive between Chicago and Danville can be a long one...and there is no direct route. You find…read moreyourself driving through VERY flat farmland and VERY small towns like St. Anne, Watseka, Hoopston, et al. But if you want to take a break, grab a beer and get some good homemade bar grill food, turn off the main drag (in this case, Highway 1) and go a block or two into the business district of Milford, where there is an awesome little bar with an upfront grill (the cleanest I've ever seen) dishing up homemade soup, awesome burgers and pub food, great deep fry, and some kind of daily special -- including a home made desert (we had awesome pumpkin bars but they usually have pie). On weekends they have crazy cheap steak, fish fry, and prime rib specials. You have to put up with the country music channel on the tv...(but on the flip side they have free wifi, so don't bitch). All in all it's clean, cheap, good, and friendly -- so why waste your change on fast food when you can get food fast, homemade good, and with a water back? It's the most pit-stop worthy place on a long empty haul where the only other attraction is an old corn silo with a tree growing inside it -- we call it the "Hannibal Lecter tree" and a big funny billboard for the "Hoopston corn jerkers." If you grew up a corn jerker, you NEED a friendly place like the Hangout. And it was even open on Easter! Hallelujah, brother, pass the fried pickles and corn nuggets!

Dont really know why this is listed under "Dive bars" because it is pretty classy. And there are 3…read moret.v.'s in there which are usually on 3 different sports channels. Yes all the food is homemade and every friday there is a fresh dessert made. This is a great place to eat and even bring the kids.

I had heard that this place has the best breaded tenderloin in Indiana, so I had to try it. The…read moretenderloin was freshly cut by hand and I could hear them pounding them out in the kitchen. Lightly breaded with no artificial tasting seasonings and fried perfectly. Really the perfect tenderloin! Very tender and meaty. The bar itself is just your typical tavern but seemed like it might be a fun place on the weekends. If you want a great tenderloin, try Stan's Tap!

Great food and had the time of my life. First time karaoke and had a blast!!!!…read moreIf you ever get a chance stop by here and meet the most friendly family owned business bar & grill to just kick back and enjoy. Can't wait to go back again.

Love the ambiance of The Pub. It was a chilly night, they had the fire going and super comfy…read moreleather couches. The service was great. They had a nice selection of liquors and seltzers. The bartender was excellent! They have darts and electronic silt machines. It's close to a couple of other bars and restaurants. I highly recommend this place!

Had a great time at this bar, bartenders were fast and friendly. Good selection of liquors. The…read moreonly thing missing is a pool table.

We went to Bennett's Pub this last Saturday evening with friends and had a Wonderful time. The…read moredecor on the pub side is Neo-Industrial with large tables and cozy chairs. There is also an arcade on the other side of the estab with a myriad of pinball machines and other assorted fun arcade games. The staff was very friendly and efficient; we received our food and drinks in no time. The food was surprisingly delicious for Pub fare - we had pizza, chicken wings and jalapeno poppers. All three were stellar and 'to die for' IMO. To top it off, a three piece band was playing that evening and the atmosphere was palpable. Where else can you go on a Saturday night in May in NWI and hear a bawdy rendition of Roxanne by the Police with the patrons singing along with the band ?

We absolutely love this local spot!! The vibe is always so nice every time we are there. The food…read moreis outstanding!! I am sucker for a good "bar burger and fries" and this crosses that T and dots the i every single time!! Amazing service and fun atmosphere!! If you haven't been you're missing out!! Grab some food, a drink, leave the kids at home or heck even bring em, listen to some live music or the jukebox, and have a good night!!

Home Town Bar... Pool, darts, live gaming, music, & old people... What more could you ask for?!read more