Shoreline Brewery & Restaurant is an easy go-to stop in Michigan City for locally made beer, a wide…read morevariety of food options, and a fun outdoor patio atmosphere. Our group started with the pierogi appetizer, and it was definitely the highlight of the meal. They were perfectly fried with a crispy exterior and topped with sour cream, bacon, and onions. Super flavorful and hit the spot! For dinner, I ordered the Chicken & Bacon Jam Sandwich with sweet potato fries. While the chicken itself was tender, the bacon jam was much sweeter than I expected and ended up overpowering the sandwich. I was hoping for more of a savory flavor. The bottom bun also soaked up quite a bit of oil, making it pretty soggy and messy to eat. The sweet potato fries weren't quite my style either because they were heavily coated in sugar and tasted more sweet than savory. Unfortunately, neither is something I'd order again, even though both sounded great on the menu. We visited during a busy Saturday dinner rush, so our food took a while to arrive, but our server was friendly, attentive, and acknowledged the delay, which I always appreciate and understand! We sat outside on the patio, which was a fun place to spend the evening. The only thing I noticed was that there wasn't any music playing outdoors like there was inside, and I think that would have added a little more energy to the space. Overall, I don't want to knock this place too much because I genuinely think it's a great spot for Michigan City. Between the local beer selection, large menu, welcoming atmosphere, and outdoor seating, it's definitely worth a visit! I'd happily come back and try some different menu items next time!

I've been wanting to try this place. I came on a Thursday late afternoon. The place is big with…read moreample parking. We dined inside. They also have a nice patio. The bar has windows to show off the brewery behind the scenes. Our server was amazing. So nice & friendly. He even brought us a sample beer to taste while we were deciding. I ordered the stellar blue, my husband had the bleacher bum hazy IPA. They both were great! We got the huge hot pub pretzel with cheese dip. $16. It was good, but a little doughy. We still polished it off. Was great with the beers. I ordered fish & chips. It came with coleslaw. I was excited to try it because the menu said it had dried cherries. Unfortunately it was small & didn't have any cherries. It came with 3 big pieces of fish breaded perfectly. Amazing French fries. Lots of them. Definitely glad I was sharing. The menu was big & I can't wait to try more food & beer.

Food here was really good, and employees were so kind and friendly. The building itself was also…read morevery nice, and inside was very peaceful too. The philly cheesesteak sandwich was personally my favorite, and I also recommend the chicken carbonara pasta. I would come here again!

First of all, I love flowers. As my child and I walked up to the restaurant the beautiful outdoor…read morearea in the front took my breath away. Once inside we were greeted by a friendly host who quickly seated us. Our server quickly fought us water and took our drink order. After our food order was taken it seemed to not take very long for it to arrive. My meal was delicious. I ordered the baked half chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans. I ate everything off of my plate. My child order the child's fettuccine alfredo and it too was so tasty. We were glad to have discovered this gem of a place. I highly recommend!

Bottom Line: Fun, waterside, marina atmosphere with decent food. Worth a stop…read more I picked this place out from my map function because it looked interesting, on the water, and near an historic, old railroad bridge (Trail Creek Swing Bridge). It is my first time here, and for a late afternoon linner. The place did not disappoint--for the most part. It is open air with a beachy, boaty, picnic tables-under-umbrellas vibe. It overlooks the water, a marina, and the name inspiring railroad swing bridge which makes for an interesting visual environment. Thankfully there is no attempt to force an out of place theme, sparing us from steel drum background music. Interestingly though, the only nod to the railroad structure inspired name was an old school railroad crossing sign at the entry otherwise everything else is boat marina feel. Our server was friendly and efficient. My hefty burger was thick and juicy. The coleslaw was fresh. The disappointment was the fries. They were more like shoestring fries and came dried out/overcooked. The sweet potatoes fries were a better bet. The lackluster fries were not enough though to lose a star. Overall the experience was a satisfying one and at a reasonable price. I would definitely come back especially as a very nice alternative to the other railroad name inspired brewery restaurant in town.

I've been coming here since they opened. Something like 20 years. I don't know what happened but…read morethe wheels came off the menu. First, credit where it is due, our server was very nice and prompt. Awesome service. But what happened to the food???? The perch is gone and replaced by "pub fish" that is utterly tasteless and my wife's burger was tasteless as well, looked like a preformed bag burger. Y'all have to step this up or I can't come back. We moved away years ago and I try to come back 1-2 times per years and this isn't the same. The fries were incredible as always. The deck was a nice place to sit.

Service, food, atmosphere!!!…read more We love this place!!! It doesn't matter what time of lunch or dinner, the dining experience is still on point. Food is delicious!

We have driven past the Michigan City exit hundreds of times. Last week we were on our way from…read morelower Michigan to Wisconsin and decided to spend the night in Indiana to avoid a big storm north of Chicago. A man and two women at the motel said they were going to Bartlett's Fish Camp for great sea food. Curious, we found the quaint restaurant near the marina on Lake Michigan. What a find. Great ambiance, great service and a wonderful menu. Sherry loves crab cakes, and said these were the best she ever had. I chose swordfish, which is hard to find in the Midwest. We were both delighted with the experience. Now we have include a stop in Michigan City on our trips to Michigan.

We got to visit with the bartender Tina. She was amazing! She suggested the fried pickles which…read morewere spears and overall, bomb . She also was super kind. Suggested other things on the menu and even other local attractions. Was very happy with my experience this Sunday afternoon.

We hosted a funeral luncheon at the newly updated Chart Room Saturday afternoon for about 40…read morepeople. Comfortable fit. Plenty of room for guests to sit as well as mingle. The room has a more lounge atmosphere than a bar. The tables and high tops were decorated with navy tablecloths. We brought our own flower arrangements for each table to add some color. The food was served buffet style at one end of the room with a dessert station at the end of the bar. We served prime rib, mashed potatoes, green beans, mostacciolli and a fresh salad with 3 choices of dressing. All VERY good. The meat was tender and flavorful and perfectly cooked. LOTS of positive comments from our guests. Would HIGHLY recommend Matey's Chart Room for your next family event or to stop by for a drink with friends. Very cozy room, love the vibe. Will definitely be back.

Always love the food !! Mondays are great to go for their Wings and Brew specials. very delicious…read moreand ice cold beer. The best go to restaurant in Michigan City.

Food was good. Service was good. Restaurant was filthy! Bathroom was was disgusting! Do better!read more

Look everyone, I am not saying this lightly but Knuckleheads by far, has THEE best wings in town!…read moreBig, meaty, well seasoned, and delicious! A group of us ordered some and had a coworker go pick up the order. Deeeelicious! I highly recommend Knuckleheads, not just as a local "watering hole", but they also have amazing wings! Check them out!

They turned me away because I brought my own water in. Do to have kidney transplant drink purified…read morewater water that I trust, I have low immune system I take drugs to reduce my immune and to keep transplanted kidney healthy. I going on my ninth year since transplant I never been turned away. Oh by the way the waitress said it was against the law to bring in bottle water in a bar.She is WRONG

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.

The fries were delicious. The mac and cheese was extra cheesy and tasty. There were lots of people…read moreand it was crowded