21 Best Bars near Cedar Lake

Reichert's Tavern Inc. Bar • $
14351 W 135th Ave, Cedar Lake

“I've been wanting to stop in this place in the old village of Brunswick for some time. Yelp reports this as closed, but it's open and the hours on this page are accurate. I finally made it here last night. Brunswick is an old German settlement that was founded in the mid 1800's. It's about two miles west of Cedar Lake/US 41, along 133rd/135th Avenue. The tavern sits at the southeast corner of 135th and Calumet Avenue. You can tell that the building is very old, but kept in very nice condition. We arrived around 6:30 PM, came in through the back door and settled up to the old bar. The owners were watching TV at the bar, waiting to serve those who came in. The menu is very simple: a good selection of domestic bottles (Miller, Bud, Coors, etc.) and a few imports (Grolsch, Warsteiner). The owners were very nice and we talked about the history of the tavern and Brunswick. According to the owner, this has been a continually-operated tavern since 1856, when it served as a stop for stagecoach travel. The tavern was very clean and had a lot of neat, old swag including a vintage Old Style light fixture. Beers were reasonably priced. It doesn't appear they serve anything but bottled/canned beer and lemonade, but definitely worth the stop for a cold beer. I'll be back next time I'm in the area!“

4.9 Superb11 Reviews
Hunley's Bar & Grill Bar & Grill • $
13115 NW Lake Shore Dr, Cedar Lake

Customers` Favorites

Fried Chicken and Chicken Wings
Chicken Sandwich or Wrap
Italian Beef Sandwich
Cheesy Garlic Bites
Fried Cheese Curds
Appetizer Sampler
Mozzarella Sticks
Chicken Strips
Boneless Wings
Fried Pickles

“My friends and I came here to try the karaoke. Karaoke was great. DJ was friendly and fun. Whiskey sours were damn delish. Bartenders constantly checked on us. Garlic knots were BOMB. Place was packed and we did not feel left out at all. People were friendly. Good place. Would come back again. Park across the street.“

4.6 Superb42 Reviews
The Hill Tavern Bar • $
13324 Morse St, Cedar Lake

“I had the pretty girl Sam is my waitress and she made my time so delightful and she had such a pretty smile and our food was on time and hot and delicious made sure our cups were full and she was so polite yes ma'am no sir thank you very much have a great day when I go back next weekend I hope Sam is able to be my waitress and I recommend her for anybody“

4.3 Superb9 Reviews
Sandbar Grill American • $
13118 NE Lake Shore Dr, Cedar Lake

Customers` Favorites

Onion Rings & Mozzarella Sticks
Country Fried Steak and Eggs
Burger on a Pretzel Bun
Deep Fried Burger
Deep Fried Bacon
Chicken Sandwich
Kids Pancake
Turkey Club
Fish Tacos
Taco Salad

“I love this place, good food and not too expensive. The view and outside seating is awesome. I have one big problem though. Your water is terrible! It seems like you use the same water in the fountain drinks too. Tastes awful, and has some side effects if you know what I mean. Other people I know have had the same issue. We all know Cedar lake water is bad. Please get a better water treatment system.“

4.4 Superb49 Reviews
Lighthouse Restaurant Seafood • $$$
7501 Constitution Ave, Cedar Lake

Customers` Favorites

Warm Chocolate Chip Cookie Sundae
Chocolate Cake and Icecream
Macadamia Crusted Walleye
Cajun Chicken Pasta
Lobster Tail Add On
Small Wedge Salad
French Onion Soup
Warm Butter Pie
Chicken Marsala
Shrimp Alfredo

“My husband and I came to the lighthouse for our anniversary dinner. We had an amazing experience. The food was fantastic and the service was even better. Kelli was such a fun and loveable waitress. She was so friendly and really made our time out fun and enjoyable. She made sure we had everything we needed and enjoyed our anniversary. She really made the whole entire experience. The Lighthouse restaurant is lucky to have such a great waitress!!“

4.4 Superb659 Reviews
Bugaboo Bar And Grill Bar & Grill • $
14527 S Lakeshore Dr, Cedar Lake

Customers` Favorites

Burger Fries and Chicken Salad
Mini Burgers and Onion Ring
Santa Fe Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Cheese and Fries
Avocado Chicken Sandwich
Mashed Potato Balls
Loaded Bloody Mary
Lake Perch Dinner
Breaded Mushrooms

“First time here. Did not disappoint. Food was really good. You could order appetizers and make that a meal. Portions are big. Bloody Marys are delicious and something you just have to see for yourself. They are huge. Will definitely recommend.“

4.2 Good95 Reviews
Tavern on Main Bar & Grill • $
136 S Main St, Crown Point - 5.38 miles

Customers` Favorites

Crispy Cauliflower Appetizer
Short Rib Grilled Cheese
Chicken and Waffles
Short Rib Poutine
Scotch Egg Twins
Ahi Tuna Nachos
Pow-Pow Shrimp
Street Tacos
Chopped Salad
Bear Burger

“Very cozy bar atmosphere. Was there during the Christmas Season and it was decorated beautifully! Very friendly staff! I had an amazing Ginger Chicken Bowl. The chicken was flavorful and moist and I enjoyed every bite! I will order this again soon.“

4.5 Superb110 Reviews
Tropical Islands Cuisine Filipino • $
44 W 80th Pl, Merrillville - 9.25 miles

Customers` Favorites

Pinoy Spaghetti Sweet Style
Filipino Pork BBQ
Lechon Belly Roll
Garlic Fried Rice
Lumpia Shanghai
Chicken Adobo
Eggroll
Lumpia
Klepon
Halo

“Amazing food! Sunday’s there’s a big buffet and everything we had was delicious and fresh. The atmosphere felt like I was back in the Philippines. They even have karaoke!!! Too bad we live 5 hrs away but totally worth the drive. Will be our main Filipino spot from here on out. The owners were so kind and welcoming. Wanted to stay longer but we had a long drive. Highly recommend to Filipino’s that want to not only to eat authentic filipino food, but also for the vibe. 10/10!!!“

4.6 Superb61 Reviews
Sips & Stones Lounge and Eatery Bar • $$
9121-2 Wicker Ave, St John - 6.22 miles

Customers` Favorites

Girl Let That Mango and an Old Fashioned
Sweet Potato Fries
Filet Medallions
Chicken Flautas
Classic Fries
Avocado Rolls
Sweet Fries
Carne Asada
Pork Tacos
Meatballs

“We went here on a Friday evening. Fairly full, but had a few open tables. We had several plates since this was our first time here. The service was great. Our server brought the food out in stages, so we didn't have it all at once, which was smart. We started with the chicken flautas (4 per order). Not overpoweringly spicy, mild, very good. Next, we had the Classic Fries. The garlic/parmesan drizzle made a nice compliment to the fries and the tomatillo salsa was a surprising compliment as well. Next plate was the shrimp tacos. I am NOT a fan of any fishy taco, but these were the best I've ever had. I would probably order them again they were so good. We ended with the King Crab Dip, which is served hot and takes about 30 minutes to prepare. Again, very good. Drinks: I started with an Old Fashioned, which was good; however, it was in a glass full of ice cubes. Many times they are served with one big cube, but generally not a glass full of ice. I can't recall the other drinks we had, but they were all very good. It is a very nice, small place inside. Well decorated. Since we were there on a Friday, it was a bit noisy. Music a bit loud. Ignore the baseball cap dress code thing; not enforced (not me!). Nice to ask, but it's Indiana. People aren't walking in here in suits and sport coats. Definitely would like to come back during the week. Great little place.“

4.6 Superb59 Reviews
DOC's Smokehouse Dyer Barbecue • $$
1420 B, Calumet Ave, Dyer - 10.36 miles

Customers` Favorites

Brisket Plate with Macaroni Cheese and House Made Pickles
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Smoked Chicken Wings
Bacardi Baked Beans
Chicken Sandwich
Brisket Sandwich
Redneck Fries
Fried Pickles
Brisket Chili
Brisket Fries

“Doc's is the kind of place where you've got people from out of town in, and they want BBQ. And you want a huge variety of tap craft beers . Or you want to go there just for the beer. Surprisingly, they also have a huge whiskey selection as well. Oh, the BBQ, very good. Pig wings are flash fried smoked wings. They are fantastic. Everything else is wonderful, brisket, pulled pork and the sides. All at a reasonable price. Service.... Staff is very knowledgeable, especially the bartender who knows a thing or two about the liquor he serves. Great place ??“

4.4 Superb83 Reviews
Bennetts Pub & Play Pubs • $
420 E Commercial Ave, Lowell - 5.2 miles

“Nice bar, cool vibe with the pay for unlimited game play arcade (this is NOT a Dave & Busters, but, enough to keep you occupied...especially while drinking)They do not have a food menu, but, do not seem to mind you bringing in your own.“

4.7 Superb18 Reviews
Lake Dale Ale Bar • $$
5512 W Main St, Lowell - 3.31 miles

Customers` Favorites

Pretzel with Beer Cheese
Italian Sausage Sandwich
Italian Beef Sandwich
Tomato Jalapeno Bread
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Classic Cheeseburger
Pastrami and Reuben
Low Carb Beef Boat
Philly Cheesesteak
1 2 Italian Beef

“Friendly crowd! Great environment! Traveling, couldn't find cold beer close to apple valley dinwiddle Indiana and it brought me here 7 miles from comfort in. Was looking for cold beer and gps brought me here. Bre was outstanding and very professional. No long wait it was a little busy but she remained positive and was quickly to check if I needed another drink which is awesome. Also the beer was cold! I live in terre haute Indiana if I'm ever up this way I will definitely come back and try some food as well. They have carry out beer which is doing me good at hotel. Thank you for your professional fun out going atmosphere! And this is my first review on Google!“

4.4 Superb40 Reviews
El Chaparral Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
7849 W Taft St, Merrillville - 8.58 miles

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp Tacos with Rice and Beans
Quesedilla Grande with Shrimps
Shrimp Steak Fajitas
Fajita Combination
Tacos El Chaparral
Carne Asada Plate
Chicken Fajitas
Fried Ice Cream
Chicken Tacos
Fajita Texas

“Very authentic tasting food. Wide variety of selections on the menu. Very festive and inviting ambiance. Service was super friendly and very attentive.We had camarones a la diabla, a nicely and comfortably spicy shrimp in tomato sauce. Also had a cheese and spinach enchilada. Spinach one was a bit too salty but they quickly offered to make it right or take it off the bill which was nice. If in the area we will visit again.“

4.3 Superb76 Reviews
Engine Room Ale House Bar • $
202 Joliet St, Dyer - 9.83 miles

“The first thing you notice when you enter is the décor. It has tools, mechanical and engine parts decorated throughout the place. The bar is long with plenty of seating and yes it's loaded with tools on the seats and even embedded in the actual bar. In the afternoon the place is packed with regulars and it is real clicky. If you're not with the in crowd, wait a few visits and you will eventually be accepted amongst the rest of the tools. The south end of the bar is called skid row and the north end is considered contractors row. I'm convinced that if you take a picture in there on any weekday and come back a month later it would look identical. The warm weekends attract a lot of bikers and it's a frequent stop for bike runs and bar crawls. The bartenders are worth the visit. Jo who works in the afternoon on Sat. is the moneymaker for the bar, she's supermodel hot and a pro at her craft. You can find T (who is also hot), working weekday afternoons running her lip like a truck driver while pretending to manage the place. A few other hotties are scattered throughout different night shifts and the owner even pops in from time to time to show the bartenders how easy it is to be super nice to people, but they never listen. Overall, this bar has a legendary cast of characters with funny nick names who have been regulars for a decade. I go to enjoy some of the funniest daytime drama to start off my Saturdays.“

4.5 Superb22 Reviews
Station 21 American Grill Bar & Grill • $
201 N Main St, Crown Point - 5.52 miles

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Pork Chops on Whiskey Sauce with Salsa Boasted Spuds and Steamed Broccoli
Chicken Florentine Alfredo
Cheeseburger & Fries
Pot Roast Sandwich
Chicken Sandwich
Buffalo Chicken
Fish and Chips
Ahi Tuna Tacos
Chicken Philly
Chicken Wrap

“Went out for a day trip today with no plans. Found this place in a Google search and decided to try it. I'm glad we did. As you can see in the picture, it looks and is delicious! I had the fish and fries, and my wife had the Mac and cheese with pulled pork and bacon. The staff is friendly and fast. Well worth the stop.“

4.2 Good99 Reviews
Three Monkeys Pub Pubs • $
21 Adams St, Crown Point - 6.43 miles

Customers` Favorites

Blackened Chicken Sandwich
House Made Potato Chips
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Prime Rib Sandwich
Bacon Jam Burger
The Works Burger
Bang Bang Shrimp
California Roll
Godzilla Rolls
Chicken Pizza

“Great Pub in Crown Point, tables, booths, and bar seating make for a wonderfuhl dinning experience. Many flat screen televisions to watch all the March Madness with. Hot food is served from a menu of many item's. A fully stocked bar to address your libational delight. Friendly waitstaff will assist your every needs. Ample parking in the front of the Pub. Stop by and treat yourself you won't be disappointed.“

4.2 Good69 Reviews
Mexico Lindo Mexican Restaurant Bar & Grill Mexican • $
1628 E Commercial Ave, Lowell - 5.56 miles

Customers` Favorites

Ice Cream Frito Fried Ice Cream
Queso Fundido Molten Cheese
Free Chips and Salsa
Giant Steak Burrito
Pollo En Salsa Verde
Huge Steak Burrito
Chimichanga
Beef Tacos
Guacamole
Bean Dip

“The Queso Fundido / Molten Cheese is the best I have ever had in my life. I would describe it more as a queso dip with chorizo, as the cheese is melty/drippy and served with chips. I am used to queso fundido being more melty/stringy like pizza cheese, and served in tortillas. Either way, it hit the spot. Would definitely recommend 10/10. Rice and beans are delicious. Chorizo has just the right amount of heat. Tortillas have the perfect proportion of meat and flavorful toppings.“

4.2 Good66 Reviews
Spanky's Bar & Grill • $
15213 101st Ave, Dyer - 6.29 miles

Customers` Favorites

Italian Beef Sandwiches Thursday
Spankys Special Pizza
Stuffed Crust Pizza
Burger
Nachos

“I didn't order any food when I recently visited Spanky's - a bar and grill located in a small strip mall located at 15213 101st Ave. in Dyer, Indiana. I had a few drinks, served by the very kind bartenders, and really enjoyed the live music with my friends and family! You can smoke in the bar, but it is pretty well venhilated, according to my non-smoking friends. There is a decent sized stage, plenty of space to sit at at the bar or at the tables in front of the stage, and there wasn't a wait for the bathrooms. There were three stalls available in the ladies room, which were clean, and it was nice not having to wait! Prices for the drinks were very reasonable. If music isn't your thing, there were plenty of TV's to watch - showing the news, gameshows, and sports games. I had an awesome time, they had amazing musicians, and I look forward to going back soon!Parking: Because the bar is located within a strip club, parking can be limited. There are signs in front of the businesses that state only customers for that business can park there. There IS free, additional parking located behind the strip mall, though.Kid-friendliness: This is a bar that features adult music. You might just want to leave the children at home with a baby sitter if you're going late!Wheelchair accessibility: There are parking spots for disabled individuals. Those with wheelchairs shouldn't have much trouble navigating the single level bar.“

4.4 Superb16 Reviews
Junction by DW Bar • $
2972 E 181st Ave, Hebron - 9.05 miles

“Family friendly, good music good people. I tried to visit this place last time I was in the area on a weekday, but didn't realize they were only open weekends. It's got almost no front so I was surprised how much was there. Good food, big dance floor with an instructor and a good band. The people were friendly. Beer was cold.“

4.6 Superb9 Reviews
Town Pub Bar • $
214 E Commercial Ave, Lowell - 5.18 miles

“The food here is delicious. The cook home makes the poppers and Cheese sticks. The french fries have an amazing mixture of seasonings on them. The pizza is delicious. The prices are low for food. This is definitely not your average pub food! Please give it a try! The only down fall to this place is pricey bottled beer for the area and nothing on tap.“

4.6 Superb7 Reviews
Back Court Bar & Grill Bar & Grill • $
932 S Court St, Crown Point - 4.47 miles

Customers` Favorites

Cheese Curds & Jalapeno Poppers
Crispy Chicken Wrap with Fries
Italian Beef with Fries
Tortilla Soup
Chicken Wings
Buffalo Wings
Cheese Fries
Meatball Sub
Chips
Taco

“We had a small private party in the back area and it was really more than we could’ve hoped for. It felt private and the food was great. Service was amazing, everyone was very attentive to what we needed, even though the bar area had a bunch of people in it. I would highly recommend this place for a private “

4.2 Good33 Reviews
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