Saint James Restaurant (Avilla, Indiana) - iconic area restaurant worth a try…read more Take a short drive to downtown Avilla to try the Saint James Restaurant. It has been a fixture in Avilla since 1948 when it started as a hotel. St. James has a long tradition of serving northeast Indiana patrons (groups, families or friends) food and drinks from this historical structure. The building is large and dominates the block. It is in good repair but rather plain in appearance. There is plenty of parking out back. Once you find the entry door you have to navigate a series of hallways to the attractive bar and hostess area. The building has lots of walls that reflect the hotel structure. The back of the restaurant has a large open and plain looking dinning area. Everyone here is very friendly. They are good and simple people. They seem to seek to serve you and make you happy. There isn't much fancy about St. James. Just a good ole relaxing and home feel atmosphere. The menu is big. There is something for everyone. Prices are fair and portion sizes are decent. Here is a rundown on the items we ordered: -Strawberry pie: it's seasonal and popular. Reserve your piece when ordering dinner - if they still have it. The berries were sweet and fresh. The filling is homemade, nice berry flavor, not over the top sweet. Crust is flaky, tender and delicious. -Onion rings: we got about 6 medium sized rings for $7 on the appetizer menu. Each piece was uniquely made. Some were really thin and crispy. Others had a really thick/tender piece of onion with a thicker batter. Overall nice taste, not too oily. The ranch sauce was very thin and short on ranch flavor -Side salad: nice smaller salad with fresh ingredients. Plenty of side veggies and cheese. The croutons were tough. Garlicky and very crispy. The Smokey Bit dressing was outstanding. Kind of a blend of a southwestern chipotle sauce with a strong smoke flavor! -Crab cakes: my wife really liked the thinner cake. This allowed the cake to be heated throughout and more crispy surface areas. She liked the stronger crab meat taste. -Oven baked BBQ ribs: very tender and meaty rib. The BBQ sauce had a mild BBQ flavor with no spicy kick. The meat could be flaked off the bone with a fork. No Smokey or grilled flavors. The baked potato was large and cooked to a tender but firm center. The skin was slighted salted.

The broasted chicken wasn't the normal fare it was in the…read more Boaster too long. I'm adding 85 characters for some damn reason.

They're under new ownership and as always very good friendly people but the food has lost its…read moreflavor and cost has gone too high. The breakfast is very bland and needs some work. The atmosphere is still the same and they are trying very hard. I'm sure we will be back and hope to see them grow and improve.

We were greeted promptly and warmly by the server. Our order was taken immediately. I had the…read morebiggest handmade onion rings ever with a bacon burger and a cup of stuffed pepper soup. Hubby had the club and fries. We could've easily split one meal. DO NOT LEAVE WITHOUT PIE. You name it, it's offered, there's even an Oops that's just decadent. The food is good, but the atmosphere- Windows with white curtains tied with black and white bows line the restaurant. It's an odd thing to note but after listening to the lake customers chat with the owner about how long they've been coming here and how they couldn't wait to return...and the owner thanking the server, the cook, and sharing the history of the restaurant and the area; I felt like I had left a friend's house with a piece of pie in hand when the meal was over. There is a buffet offered at Easter. I understand why. As a couple left they said they'd return for the buffet the next day. It's that kind of home away from home place.

Acres Away Winery (Ashley, IN) - nice pizza offerings inspired by Coterie Pizza in Garrett…read more They have special pizza creations that run for two weeks. You can discover those on their FB page. The current specials include a BBQ pork pizza and garlic knots. The sweet BBQ pizza is delicious. Nicely baked. The garlic Knotts with a choice of two sauces were really good as well. Nice baked surface with mild amounts of garlic flavor. The beer cheese sauce was outstanding. It's hard to beat Acres Away if you like good wine (especially dry reds), good pizza and enjoy a relaxing country side setting.

Highly recommend Acres Away if you are in the area! I came here with a group of girlfriends during…read moreour girls weekend in Angola. The property is beautiful and the girls working were amazing and very knowledgeable about all wine selections! They offer both indoor and outdoor seating. We sat outside for a while before moving inside to cool off and grab a bite to eat. We ordered pizza (with gluten free options, thank you!) and it was very delicious! By the time we left the place was very busy which is telling for how wonderful it was to visit! Will definitely be stopping by next time I am in town!

Not the best experience. Came in right in the middle of lunch hour and there was nobody out front…read moreso I had to yell back to the kitchen for somebody to come upfront. The staff seemed overwhelmed. They were out of ribs and did not have their signature loaded potatoes available. Not sure how that happens at a barbecue establishment. I had the brisket melt and potato salad. Both were decent and I did like the barbecue sauce. The restaurant was not clean. There were dead flies next to my table and live ones flying around. I may give it another shot if I'm in this area, but this experience was not the best. They were also out of fountain soda so all they had were can sodas.

Calli's Smokehouse is an awesome addition to this location. The food is really good and they make…read moreeverything fresh. They have specials everyday and it's the cleanest restaurant you'll come across in the area. *Tip: if you want ribs or brisket, get here EARLY!!!!!! They sell out so fast. Their giant loaded chicken baked potato special is my favorite thing so far with literally everything on it and their Alabama White Sauce is amazing. The best part about Calli's is the owner. He is as real as they come and he loves his community. He raises money for veterans and other causes that mean somethin to him or the community. He supports other local businesses and gives them shoutouts whenever he goes to them and is just a genuinely nice guy. He loves his business and genuinely wants everyone to love their experience at his restaurant. The ribs are aren't what I expected. They are good, but I expected them to be more fall off the bone? I'm not a rib expert and haven't had them in years so try them for yourself. I think on Friday's he runs a rib special. I haven't been able to try the brisket yet tho because they never have any left when I come so it must be good lol.

The store is clean.The selection of cheese,meat,and the deli is amazing.The staff is helpful.just…read moreoverall a great shopping experience.

Their meat is absolutely the best around and the butchers are very helpful in making the best…read moredecisions on what pieces are the best. Very friendly employees and nice old time market. Some stuff is a little pricey for me but I always find items that are a great deal especially in the meat counter. Their jerky is very good as well and made by them I always grab a couple bags for myself.

They have a FREE tasting!!…read more Service is amazing The inside is very cute and very clean. They do not have inside seating. They have outdoor seating. No food options. They do have a wine slushy Would come back

A diamond in the rough...this little winery is under new management, but the tastings are still…read moreFREE! While there's not much space inside, they are under construction - adding outdoor seating and a covered patio. Some of the juice is not locally sourced, but that seems typical in northern Indiana. I purchased a bottle of Vidal Blanc and a delicious Red Wine Fudge Sauce to pour over ice cream or brownies. Yum!

Great hometown grocery store. Good selections and very helpful employees. Convenient place to shop.read more

Overpriced, and a rude lady who works the front. Will not be back. Must say the deli people are…read morenice.

I was in Lagrange for work and found this gem of a place on my map. I had the club grinder and it…read morewas the best sandwich I've ever had. I went back the next day and had a pizza, that was also delicious. However, their strawberry banana milkshake was so good that I want to go back just to have that. The service was great, the girls are sweet and make you feel like you're at home. Will make it a mission to go back.

This is a nice place to stop in for pizza. It's located on the main street in town. It's in an old…read morehouse with a deep porch for eating outside. Order at the counter and it is brought to the table. Our usual order is two 7 " pizzas and a side salad with drinks. Our pizza orders vary but all have been great. The crust is bubbly and crisp! Average cost is around 20.00