If you're looking for a dive bar on Dyngus Day in La Porte that serves amazing home made purple…read morecabbage rolls (Not GFS!), this is The Place! The fresh hand made cabbage rolls with perfectly balanced firmness and soft sausage spices, mixed meats, and white rice added layers of flavor. The tomato sauce was generous and included stewed tomatoes. The Dyngus Special 2021 included homemade smashed potatoes and two pieces of marbled rye with butter sauce. For anyone not from La Porte ("or the region"). Dyngus day takes place on the Monday following Easter Sunday. Amazing!

My husband visited Karma Cigar Bar while on vacation and absolutely loved it. The first person he…read moremet upon arrival was Chuck, and first impressions go a long way. He enjoyed it so much that he went back a second time before leaving town and again received exceptional service. I recently contacted Chuck by phone to place an order, and he had everything shipped out quickly. My husband is a cigar connoisseur, and we visit cigar lounges often, but the customer service here stands apart from any other cigar lounge we've ever visited. Thank you, Chuck and Karma Cigars Bar for the outstanding customer service. We look forward to visiting again! If you're in the Chicago area looking for a great cigar lounge, it's absolutely worth the drive to Merrillville, Indiana.

This has got to be one of the best cigar lounges I've ever visited. Customer service is great. Food…read moreis available if you're hungry. Surrounded with big screen TVS in a nice bar where you can enjoy a nice cocktail with a nice cigar of your choice. Trust me, you cannot go wrong at karma cigar lounge.

If you're anywhere near Miller Beach, you have to hit up Beach Box. Alli and Johnny have created…read moresuch a cool, laid-back spot that feels like hanging out at a friend's place--if your friend happened to have a killer craft beer list and amazing food. I'm a huge fan of the Chicken and Sausage Gumbo; it's the perfect comfort food after a day on the lake. They also have a great mix of cocktails, local brews and old-school cans like Hamm's, so there's a drink for every mood. It's unpretentious, welcoming, and easily the best vibe in Gary. Seriously, don't leave without one of their trucker hats. 5 stars all the way!

This is such a great little place! We stopped in after dinner on Friday night for a quick drink…read more The bartender was really nice and the guy making the food was awesome as well! Will definitely be back when in miller beach!

I like this bar in the back of the Horseshoe. They updated their bar game machines so that helps…read morealot. Not that I am a smoker of cigars but you can do that here as well as cigarettes. Not sure how much longer that is going to be as they are getting rid of straws. Personally, I prefer a straw so hopefully everyone complains enough to keep them. As for the smoking sitch, I can take it or leave it. Just keep cigar guy over that way! It is small and the music varies so that is nice. Lots of beers to choose from which my husband likes. Drinks are always the way I like. No food is served but I have seen people bring stuff from The Eatery and enjoy their cocktails with their food. The chairs/stools have backs YESSSS!! It can get crowded especially on the weekends and finding a seat can be difficult. There are also electronic dart boards. They do not take the players card to pay for drinks or other promotions (although certain promos say they should just for credit for spending a certain limit).

Say what you will about northwest Indiana and/or paying for drinks at casinos, but I think for what…read moreit is (a craft beer bar in the back of Horseshoe casino) this place can't be beat. They've got a rad selection of some of the country's finest all for $5 a pint, with some beers on special for $2 & $3 a pint. Dragon's Milk @ $5 a pint? Yep. You read that right. A PINT. $5. I sh*t you not. Service can be a bit spotty at times but overall the staff is really friendly and they're pretty knowledgable about the 32 beers on tap. They have a few small bites on their menu but they're pretty much just microwave oven type things, though that didn't stop me from choking down on the pretzel bites with spicy mustard and beer cheese. In fact, I got two orders just for myself. No regrets.

Kate's served me one of the best burger and fries I've eaten. Got it with cheddar cheese, bacon,…read morepickles, a generous slices of purple onion and tomato with a bed of lettuce. I've spread the word and can't wait to return to the area to order again. It was so good I don't know how I'll try anything else there! Rating - DELISH!

Food, service and ambience were over the top! We went early on a busy Saturday evening and waited…read moreabout 30 minutes to get a table. Good shopping nearby to pass the time quickly. Once seated we were promptly greeted and had drinks in a snap. We ordered the taste and shepherds pie entries. In no time we had the most wonderful comfort food in front of us and ate until we couldn't eat any more and still had leftovers. We were in town for a visit but if we lived here this would be a regular stop.

The food is decent, and the atmosphere is laid-back, but the alcohol is highly questionable. I'm…read morecertain the Don Julio Añejo served here is not authentic--it was so watered down that it didn't even taste like tequila. I can't recommend this place to anyone. My wife and I came for a drink, only to be served watered-down shots of Don Julio and disgusting margaritas that seemed pre-mixed and possibly expired. On top of that, the music was terrible, essentially forcing you to pay $2 per song on the jukebox or endure the misery. There are plenty of other bars in the area that actually serve the liquor you pay for, unlike this place with its diluted tequila and expired margaritas.

Great bar with a great vibe and super cool owner and staff. Pool tables in the back are a lot of…read morefun. Will definitely go again.

Super fun, trendy space just off of the main Valpo strip. A little loud but they were playing…read moreLinkin Park so all is forgiven.

Cool atmosphere here. I enjoyed the vinyl being played along with the cozy bar feel. They had some…read moretop shelf liquor available which was nice. The service was friendly and the location is good. I enjoy a basic bar sometimes. I took a star away because I thought the music was a bit loud for how small the place is. Makes it hard to have a conversation; just a 5% decrease would be perfect.

I came here because a friend had a Birthday get-together and it was better than i thought. I must…read moreagree with Karl, the place is pretty hidden but it sure it is a gem! Comfortable, friendly, great variety of tobacco flavors and qualities available and good prices. Drinks are also good but I didn't have a chance to try any of the food available. I think what I liked the best was the atmosphere, I'm sure my friend had to reserve or maybe the fact that we arrived a bit early help because at the beginning the place was at a moderate vacancy but by the end of the night all available seating was taken. Their furniture arrangement is also great as it allowed us to bring three tables together and arrange seating around it for a fairly large group so we were all together instead of spread apart. Overall I am pleased and I would highly recommend for a get-together its economical and very laid-back with friendly service! Best of all you get a nice variety of people there :)

Looking for an awesome night with friends? Look no further. I've been a regular at this…read moreestablishment for ~4 years, and I can honestly say this is one of the most entertaining hookah establishments in the area. From the lighting, music, and staff especially. Super friendly, and chill vibes all around, as well as affordable and variety. Hands down my favorite cafe, and staff! #Friends Try the Blue Mist with Mint flavor!