Restaurants in Chesterton

“The coziest burger place in all the land! Great monthly specials, good drink selections.”

“Delicious for the vegans AND the non vegans!! Our group had Impossible Burgers, regular burgers, a hot dog and a Cuban. We had tots and fries and desserts. Everything was delicious.”

“They always have great service and food. On this particular day, the waitress got everyone's attention and the whole restaurant sang happy birthday to her! That made her day! Thank you!”

“Great food worth the drive from Hammond”

“The lg tenderloin is hubs favorite! He loves it. The fried chicken is wonderful.”

“Aliyah was an amazing waitress. It was incredibly busy for a Tuesday night but she kept her head held high! She kept our drinks full and served our food hot. We would love to have her as our server every time!!”

“Finally tried Root & Bone and we absolutely LOVED it! The food was outstanding, from the wine to appetizers to entrees and dessert! Please consider supporting this excellent local restaurant!”

“Hi I just want to say thank you for your outdoor mats and dog bowl water and treats! I've been an occasional customer and have never been disappointed with your drinks or service! But I specifically want to mention, I have become accustomed to lots of water bowls downtown especially during the recent heat wave but I realized on an early walk that none are there in the morning before the restaurants open for lunch! I knew I could count on you guys for my pup!”

“Very kind staff, great food, and the overall ambience on the establishment is welcoming and inviting.”

“Excellent food and service always!”

“Great food and great staff🥇”

“Came here at the recommendation of a good friend was definitely not disappointed. Its a smaller establishment so that was tough to deal with as far as anxiety goes, but we didnt have to wair long to be seated! Dexter aka Spicy White Tuna Roll was our server and he was efficient, friendly, and hilarious! I tried the Dragon Egg (what a masterpiece!) as well as the Autumn Lemon Roll (I LOVE lemon and was quite pleased). You get what you pay for here but it was an awesome sushi time!”

“Been eating here for years and recommending them for years if you want the best burger in Chesteron/Porter area. Some other favorites are the bacon wrapped poppers, steak or chicken flatbread, soups, and the only place I know that still has homemade pub chips. Just had my first ever minor issue with a cook on burgers and the owner addressed it and made it right. I am looking forward to their new bi-weekly specials to try some new items. Gastro 49 customers for life.”

“Perfect, no wait...lunch!”

“Great food, company and fun!”

“Got married over the weekend and guests were all raving about the cupcakes. I also ordered a 6inch cake and this thing was not only beautiful but massive!! I was able to share with the guests as well!! Thank you Val and team! Highly recommend!”

“We are on vacation at Indiana Dunes and stopped in at Dog Days today after lunch for a treat. Great place, and AMAZING staff! Our kids, ages 5 and 2, changed their minds on what they wanted a couple of times and the two young ladies working were so patient with us as they took our orders. Very clean and a great atmosphere - My kids loved watching the little train overhead. And of course, the ice cream was delicious! Also, they have a family restroom with a changing table, which may not be high on most people’s list but that can be so hard to find in these little specialty shops and as a family with two littles, having those facilities easily available is just a very nice bonus. Highly recommend :)”

“What a freaking GEM Joe's Bread is 🥰 If you know me, you know I have a slight obsession with this wonderful establishment. From their fresh ingredients they use, to the surprising new treats they make. It makes going in an exciting experience wondering "what are they going to have today" And fresh sourdough... Joe you are the only reason I haven't started making it myself and I'm not mad about it 🤣 It's the best and I love it.”

“Great food & live entertainment. Just in town for a few days, so we stopped in on Saturday night. Had the pork nachos & Detroit pizza; sooo delicious! Local entertainment was very good & they have board games u can play.”

“Chips and queso , I'll pay you $10 if you guess correctly if it's vegan queso. Incredibly good. Dunkel weiss and Kölsch from Germany along with home brewed ales plus much more. A repeat for this New Buffalo local.”

“We absolutely love Culver’s! It’s one of those places that never disappoints and always feels like such a treat when we stop in. Whether we’re going for a full meal or just grabbing dessert, it’s become a family favorite and a spot we all look forward to visiting. There’s something about the whole experience—the food, the atmosphere, the service—that makes it stand out from other places.

The ButterBurgers are always fresh, juicy, and made just the way you want them. They never taste rushed or thrown together, and you can tell they use quality ingredients. The sides are just as good—crinkle-cut fries, cheese curds, onion rings—you name it, everything is delicious and satisfying. It’s comfort food done right, with portions that actually leave you feeling full.

Of course, the custard is what really makes Culver’s special for us. It’s rich, creamy, and perfectly smooth—way better than your typical ice cream. We love that they rotate their “Flavor of the Day,” because it makes every visit a little different and exciting. You never know what flavor you’ll get to try, and it keeps things from ever feeling repetitive. It’s fun for the kids (and honestly for us adults, too!) to check the board and see what’s new.

On top of the great food, the service is always wonderful. Every time we’ve gone, the staff have been friendly, polite, and quick to help. They’re patient even when things get busy, and you can tell they care about giving good customer service. It’s not just the food that makes us come back—it’s how welcome we feel while we’re there.

Culver’s really strikes that perfect balance: it’s casual enough to be an easy family spot, but the food and service make it feel like you’re getting more than just a quick meal. It’s affordable, consistent, and always leaves us with happy memories. For us, Culver’s is more than just a place to eat—it’s a family tradition. 😊”

“Cute little food spot in Chesterton. they make iced and hot coffees/Lattes. i ordered their special snickers latte and raspberry cheesecake stuffed french toast. Very very good. there was inside and outside seating available. Staff is kind and fast. they also have pastries at the front that you can get when youre all finished.”

“5stars!!! Superb crab cakes, lamb and crème brûlée. Will be back soon. Congratulations to Jesus, the new chef.”

“Every bit of food was amazing. Had sandwich with red skin potato salad that was the best ever. Highly recommend this cafe.”

“We met friends here for dinner and hubs and I split a small pizza with tomatoes and onions and a small house salad. It was the perfect size for us! He ate four pieces of pizza and I ate two (one piece was a little bigger than the others), The sauce was a nice sweet sauce and there was lots of cheese with tiny diced tomatoes. We got to choose between white and red onions. We chose red, and they weren't too hot, so we were pleased. They had several crust types to choose from.

The salad was quite big; head lettuce, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, cucumbers, green peppers, cheese, and croutons, and the ranch dressing was quite tasty.

Our friends split an XL sausage and cheese pizza and it was plenty big for the three of them. It probably could have easily fed four, five, six, depending on how hungry you are.

I believe that pizza isn't as good unless you drink root beer with it. The root beer was soooo good (of course, I haven't had a root beer in ages). This was definitely an excellent recommendation. Next time we're in town, we'll return.

The only issue we had was the volume level was quite loud. The ceilings are high and not finished, so the voices bounce all over the place, only getting louder and louder, and then you have to speak louder in order to be heard by the person sitting next to you, and it's a vicious circle. If they just lowered the ceilings or put in sound dampening panels, it would be much more enjoyable.”

“Good food at a great price 👍 heard about half price on pizza on Sundays,dine in. Went at 2 with no waiting and pleasant service. Check out the huge mozzarella sticks!! 😋”

“The place is more of a to go building. Employees are more professional and focused on getting the orders out ASAP and accurately compared to other dairy queens.”

“Might be the nicest Starbucks I have ever been to with regard to the friendliness and efficiency of the staff. The actual place is laid out so nicely. They delivered my food and drink to me . It was a pleasure to stop thete.”

“Great service tonight! Monday December 2nd 2024! Hard working, pretty lady who's name started with M😁 Food was excellent 👍🏼 Jalisco and Steak tacos! Yummy homemade salsa too! Very happy we stopped in!”

“We were a bit lost and stopped here on a whim and the food and service were great! We ordered a full slab of ribs to share bc we were "trying" them out and they did NOT disappoint!" we will definitely be returning soon. Brylee was our server and was very attentive with us. They have Friday specials which I look forward to trying. Check them out if you're in the area and even if you're not. It will be worth it!”

“We went there some years back and didn't care for the food. Tried it again this trip and liked it quite a lot. They have a nice patio with umbrella tables, and there are many very yummy food choices. We were put off by the locked doors to the patio. To get in or out you had to wind around to other doors. Inconvenient, and serious fire hazard!”

“A true dive bar haha. The bartender was awesome and chatted with us for a while, gave us recommendations for food nearby as they are drinks only, but you can bring in your takeout. Cheap beers!!”

“Food is always good and has the most beautful hostess in the state”

“so welcoming and lovely, party atmosphere”

“Today my family and i dine in this establishment and the food very delicious. I had the rib platter and the ribs were meaty, tender and the sauce delicious 🤤 Samantha, our waitress, nice and polite, and she served well. I speak blessings upon Round the Clock.”

“Absolutely love! Not only are their products amazing and tasty, and the staff there is so kind and friendly!”

“stopped by as our son wanted a Chicago style pizza, and I wasn't driving into Chicago. it was amazing. the young lady that was serving us was great at her job, overall great experience”

“Everyone is so friendly. It is refreshing in a cold world. I don’t know if the employees there realize how much they do for my soul. They are the bartenders for the recovering alcoholics. They are the only Good Morning for the over worked single mom. I know it may sound silly to most but when you are lonely and depressed you learn to appreciate the little things. Thank you sweet strangers!”

“Out of towner. Stopped in for a couple of drinks while waiting for another engagement. Sarah is literally the best! Didn't have or see anyone get any food. Can't speak on that. Seems like a local favorite spot. A solid experience all around!”

“My staff asked me the other day if we could all order smoothies from Smoothie King. Not being a particular fan of smoothies in the past, I only reluctantly said okay. I’m glad I did. Not only was the service fast and friendly, but the smoothies were amazing! We all started our day off in such a great mood because of our fellow local small business and customer service colleagues over at Smoothie King. Thank you so much!!!”

“Had a great visit on Cinco de Mayo, fun & festive atmosphere & delicious food! 💃🪇🌮🇲🇽”

“Highly recommend! We had Holly for our server and it was amazing! Food was amazing and she was hilarious! 10/10 recommend and you won’t be disappointed with her or the food!”

“ABSOLUTELY HANDS DOWN THE BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT ANYWHERE AROUND!!! GREAT FOOD GREAT SERVICE!! THANKS FOR COMING TO THE AREA, NAILED IT!!!”

“Food was amazing. Perfect place for the first time trying Indian food, 5 stars would recommend. Will be returning customers.”

“Everything was good as well as the service would I recommend this restaurant that’s a hard yes”

“I've been eating here since the beginning. The food is the best everytime. My wife and I brought her parents from Milwaukee here. Now whenever they come to visit they always ask if we can go to Tao Chens for lunch! Great food friendly staff .”

“Delish coffee and the staff here are the best!”

“Excellent service from the staff, a huge shoutout to the crew member Cain, got excellent food, humble and friendly behave from this guy. Give this guy a raise man👏”

“Enjoyed the 1st floor better last year with the restaurant. Now, overpriced cold cuts and $4 for a couple spoonful's of potato salad. We had never been up to the 3rd floor in previous years since we have children but, now it is open to anyone. Fantastic view, nice selection of vacation style drinks, great tasting tacos and of course, the beach! Worth the 2 hour trip several times a summer. Will be returning for sure............but not on the 4th of July weekend!”