A very nice facility at the Bent Oak Golf Club. A great site for the 50th reunion of the '76 high…read moreschool class. The bar, kitchen and service staff provided an excellent appetizer station for a cocktail reception followed by very good table served meal. The appropriate golf themed room with views of a well groomed course was perfect.

We held an 85th birthday celebration for my aunt last night (3/8/25). I cannot express how…read morewonderful the staff, the food, the ambiance, the bar.... Just everything was. Their event coordinator held my hand from the beginning of planning process all the way through the end. The evening was magical! It was all because of the team at 523 at Bent Oak. Thank you so much for making our evening a success.

Extremely pleased with our dinner experience at Essence. Highly recommend to anyone looking for the…read morebest restaurant in Elkhart hands down. Thank you Brad

This place is Incredible! The absolute best service and even better food. I was in a work trip and…read morewent to Essence 2 nights in a row that's how good it was. Such a beautiful restaurant with a date night vibe. We had the best waitress who was so kind to just chat for a bit and even met the owner. I can't wait to come back and try new items on the menu. Best food, best mocktails, best service!

We recently went for our second visit and this place delivers for refined/upscale dining. The…read moreambiance is nice; staff are knowledgeable of the menu and service is prompt and polite. We had the cauliflower veloute, miso black cod, pork ribeye, smoked carrots, and olive oil cake. All dishes were great, but the vegetable dishes were standouts with their flavor. There are quite a lot of vegetarian dishes on the menu and with them being so tasty, this is probably a great place if you are vegetarian.

I started with 1 *, I will up it to 2* for the service only- at least through the food delivery-…read moreWhite tablecloths and high expectations. Amuse bouchée- melon and goat cheese, were we in for a treat???!!! As reviews mentions the service is great, Isabella took great care of us, we were worried when she disappeared in the back with the "manager" never to be seen again, not there to close up our table, not there to offer us birthday wishes not there to finish dinner very odd. She asked how the food was, we told her is was overcooked. The manager was listening in - then she disappeared. The recommendation for wine was perfect and that's where the good ends. We ordered tuna on a wonton, which was tasteless lacking flavor, salt, zero umami! The oysters, East Coast were raw, so not hard to screw that one up. We doubled this order for 3 people. We ordered the duck breast - we were told that we could not have the skin crispy, and the duck medium rare as a chef would be unable to do that. So we decided crispy skin and medium cooked duck would be OK. What was served was two slices of duck-contributor yes, two slices. Did we pay for 1/3 of the duck breast? No, we were charged for the full duck breast - Shrink-a-nomics. We also ordered the 'pork ribeye', to temperature, or MR. What we were brought was a grilled-grey-pork loin no ribeye, no fat, no bone. This was served over what was supposed to be polenta. But it was lumpy and flavorless. The flavor profiles of both the duck and the pork were missing, the sauce the jois, everything was off. We had a special signed card to greet us for a birthday welcome- but no offer of dessert or a menu or anything- just a don't let the door hit you on the way out.

Tasty pizza and beer?! I'm down! I've been to lechyd a few times and each time I've enjoyed the…read morelimited edition pizza that is on a changing schedule. There's bar seating, table and also round barrels though the chairs don't have backs on some of those so it's not comfortable for longterm sitting. There's also outside seating with cornhole as well. They open later so check the hours before going.

Awesome brewery with seating inside, outside, and at the bar. We had a flight and a couple beers…read morehere which were really good. We ordered the Dippers as our appetizer to share. It's a basket of chips and mini pretzels with 2 dips: ranch and spicy. The spicy dip was amazing. We had a good time, received good service, and paid a fair price. Cheers!

Excellent food, and friendly staff. We were tracking through and stopped for lunch. Greater with a…read morefriendly face at host stand. Service prompt and everyone was so kind. Burgers fresh and I had kettle chips. Sit outside, the view is nice.

Wow! These burgers were wonderful! Very flavorful, and you get what you pay for, a big, juicy,…read morestacked sandwich cooked to perfection. Little crunchy edges, and juicy in the middle. They weren't stingy with the toppings either. Homemade chips, juicy burger, good size portions - and VERY reasonable prices - couldn't be better. Now, our waitress Kayla was wonderful too! Kayla laughed and smiled with us, knew the menu, and her service was wonderful! If you go there, ask for her! We ate outside on a beautiful day on the lake. Just a fun, nice place to eat!

Great burger and very nice atmosphere. Comfortable vibe my first time there and I would go backread more

I would not come here again. Here is my list of problems…read more 1. Interior was way to cold 2. Food tasted like they had chemicals in them 3. My family went home hungry 4. Drinks also tasted terrible 5. Honey mustard tasted like paint thinner Upside: The only upside on this restaurant was that the waiter was wonderful and caring, and that the mozzarella sticks were delicious, hot, and big.

We came on a Friday and it was packed... So if you come then, expect a wait... But the wait is…read moreworth it. We tri led the Chicago pizza and it did not disappoint. The service was great too.

We've been going here for years. It's always been exceptional but this evening was very different…read more Our waitress knew to the job and was great but I'm afraid she's intentionally being set up to fail. She hadn't been taught how to open a bottle of wine. This is something I'd think the manager of this well established place would have covered. When a more senior member of the wait staff brought her back with the unopened bottle she did her best to humiliate her in front of us. We ordered pizza and salad. The pizza came out 10 minutes before the salad with the excuse from the kitchen that the "salad line is backed up", It's lettuce pepperoni, cheese and some dressing. When you don't properly train and guide new help it isn't a bad reflection on them, it a reflection on the owner, manager and staff that are afraid a younger more energetic person will show them up. We'll be hard pressed to go back anytime soon.

good food and cold beer. liked the tarter sauce and fries were crisp and well seasoned. everyone…read moreenjoyed their meal

Have now been here several times. Lunchtime and dinnertime. Busy and not busy. The atmosphere is…read morealways inviting and friendly. The food is delicious! We have enjoyed homemade meatballs & sauce! The chicken strips are breaded in house as well! All very tasty! We have sat in their family section. Very attentive and knowledgable staff! We also have sat at the bar with I believe Ashley the bartender! She is also top notch and makes drinks that not only taste good they are pretty to look at! Prices are great with good portions!

My husband and I were in town for rv maintenance and were in the mood for some bread, cheese, and…read morewine. I went looking for a wine bar and came up with this place. The decor was cute and the staff was friendly. We ordered fontina and crab dip with some wine. They were both fantastic! The wine selection was unique. We will definitely stop back to try some entrees next time we are in town.

Here's a polished version of your description:…read more A genuine vintage fine-dining experience can be found at The Vine. Greeted by friendly staff the moment you walk through the door of what was once a thriving bank, stepping inside feels like traveling back in time. The century-old building has retained much of its historic charm while creating a unique and inviting dining atmosphere. You won't find safety deposit boxes in the old bank vault anymore. Instead, the vault has been transformed into an intimate dining space, complete with vintage tables and chairs. Wine bottles lining the walls add to the ambiance and whet the appetite, while the distinctive setting creates a perfect balance of relaxed comfort and fine dining elegance. The combination of history, atmosphere, exceptional service, and fine cuisine makes The Vine one of Elkhart's most memorable dining destinations. (Nancy Nicholas)

Great Beer Great Food. Owner and staff provide great service! Chef offers a variety of great…read moretasting handhelds, flat breads and salads. The patrons add an opportunity for lively conversation. Westwind is a wonderful gem in Elkhart!

Traveling from Idaho, my wife and I travel through Elkhart/Middlebury every year or so. Several…read moreyears ago I found Westwind Brewery on a list of area local beers. Visiting the brewery I was very, very impressed with several of their beers, and the friendliness of staff. I purchased multiple cans to have over our continued vacation. A year, maybe two after that we were in the area and again went to the brewery. My favorite beer wasn't ready yet, so I settled for some of the others. Well, a year or so after that, knowing we were going to be in the area, I sent an email asking if a certain beer would be available. Crickets. No response. The brewery is out of the way from where we stay so I didn't want to make the trip if the beer wasn't available. Ok, so we are in the area again this week, I looked at the operating hours online and saw they are open on Mondays at 3:00. My wife and I make the drive out and arrive at 3:30. Closed. And the sign on the door says they are open at 3:00. I called their phone and got the answering machine. I asked them to give me a call and let me know when they would be opening. I figured we could run some errands nearby and return. No return call. Westwind is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays so I thought maybe I would hear from them on Thursday. Well I didn't. I know that our purchases are minuscule in comparison to what a business needs to survive, but common courtesy and customer service should be at the forefront of any business. Bob McDonnell