Restaurants in Chesterton

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

“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!”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“💯 yes!! This place is like a much needed hug!!”

“delicious food and dessert”

“One of my faves 💗 Doncaster and Voodoo are my favorites but live the spring/summer matcha choices ( especially berried memories) and the fall/winter chai bar. They make their own syrups and it’s never over done!”

“Best Barbecue EVER❤️the pies are all homemade and delicious. The owners are fabulous. Love Smokeys!!!!”

“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.”

“They ended up only having enough for one serving of the tofu scramble left and we got the hash to go along with it which was absolutely the move. The breakfast hash with the tofu was fantastic and highly recommend. Updated from previous review on 2026-09-04”

“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!!”

“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!”

“We tried Tacoverse today for the first time. The food was delicious and the service was exceptionally friendly! Highly recommended!”

“Discovered them through a wedding we attended. There were both regular and GLUTEN FREE cupcakes. My wife has a gluten intolerance and has found Val's to be a wonderful treat. Strongly 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.”

“I came in on the Fourth of July I kinda figured the staff to be upset they had to work quite the opposite the staff here was more then extremely friendly and helpful they are awesome I’ll be returning just for the customer service and i haven’t even got my food I’m extremely impressed.”

“We went tonight for the igloo experience. It was wonderful and the staff were very attentive! The igloo lights, music, and atmosphere were perfect for our date night. The food was also great. Highly recommend.”

“Never been- walked in and owner at the bar ready to help! Super friendly and very personable . Food even better !!!!!!! Cajun chicken pasta best in area 💙”

“Excellent food and service always!”

“Perfect, no wait...lunch!”

“What a friendly bar first time here the bartender Ashley made me feel at home. Great service great food. They have a monthly pizza this month. It’s pickled pizza and you might say what in the world is that I can tell you it’s good. The people here were all excellent enjoyable and I hope to come back again and enjoy another pizza and once again I hope to see Ashley here also. If you’re in the area, definitely stopped.”

“Thank you so much Laura for your kindness, and generosity towards me today and the Lake staff of Red Cross. Your interaction today made me smile.”

“The shareable chips/salsa/guac/queso was a disappointment. Queso was good, but the salsa was definitely from a jar (Tostitos?). The guac tasted bland and was not fresh. For $17 I expected better, especially since a friend told me she got delicious fresh salsa when she ordered it the week before. Our meals were good though, as was the service.”

“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!!!”

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

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

“excellent food excellent service the portions are huge be prepared to take home leftovers! I ordered the cheese sticks they were so good I took an order home for later I had the Italian beef sandwich it was awesome and my wife had the chicken alfredo she loved it all this for under $50 is unbelievable we will be back!”

“Woke up this morning starving ! Well maybe not literally 🤪 woke my husband up and we came I. For breakfast. Was having a rough morning already so when our waitress came up to our table (AMY!) she was so incredibly kind! Smiling ! Helpful! She was “tag teaming” with another waitress (i dont remember her name) but one brought coffee one brought waters and BOTH brought smiles!! When our meals were brought to the table my husband and I (as we always do whether we are at home OR out!) held hands and prayed …. Later Amy came by and said something along the lines of “it was so nice to see you two holding hands and praying in public “… she had already made a comment t how nice it was to see us holding hands …. She really made my morning! Her kindness changed my rough morning to something that turned out to be a great day….AND the FOOD was ABSOLUTELY fantastic as always!!! As a matter of fact it a now 844 pm and I just ate some of my leftovers (ill finish them in the morning!) Thank you to whomever hired Amy! THank you to the chefs in the back for cooking such amazing food! Amy! Thank YOU for making my day much better than it had started!!”

“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!”

“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”

“Danny O’s is one of my favorite places to grab a cold one and some dinner! I miss Brylee she really made every weekend personable and great! Lots of other great staff as well.”

“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!”

“awesome place ran by great people. serving up great food. good place to just relax and kick back. friendly atmosphere. if you have the chance check it out.”

“Was doing a Thursday night when it is usually not very busy. But we were from a wedding party and there was only one person working and she did an excellent job! I could not believe how she took care of all of us and she was by herself”

“We enjoyed our after dinner treats. My nephews got a banana split and a Brownie Oreo Cupfection....$13 for the two. A bit on the pricey side. But, they enjoyed it and ate every last bit.”

“The food is out of this world with impeccable service. Owners are on-site and great to talk with. The full bar is a great plus and makes it perfect to watch college and NFL games. Will definitely go back.”

“Came for the buffet in Michigan City, so delicious!!! 10/10 give them a try!!!”

“It looks janky on the outside but I promise you this place is SO good! The portions could be bigger but I mean you can definitely taste the quality in their food and everything taste homemade! Please try their garlicky garlic sauce and Mediterranean sauce, you’re gonna want to buy some to take home! And if they’re not sold out try all their baked goods SO DELICIOUS 🤤”

“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!”

“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.”

“Double Cheeseburger and Mediterranean salad were delicious. Kayla ( sp) was a Rockstar working the entire floor and bar with her excellent colleague.
Both ladies learned everyone's name snd made us all feel welcome. We will definitely return.”

“todo bien la comida muy rica y caliente”

“My family and I LOVE this chicken. My husband eats the tenders almost daily and they are huge. The man that owns/makes the chicken ALWAYS makes a fresh batch for me. They are the kindest people and everything we have tried has been delicious and fresh!”

“My husband and I have been going to Sawgrass for the past 2 years. We have eaten at Tiger Lily Local Flavors Cafe several times and have always enjoyed our meal. Our favorite stop is visiting Phoebe Plomaritus and her there family members at their Sawgrass store, From My Garden. They sell produce and farm-raised meats from their Kouts farm out of this storefront. They have been committed to sustainable farming practices since the 1960's. I have learned much from my interactions with them. We are not vegetarians, but rather "intentional meat purchasers". When I buy meat these days I try to buy it from local sources that are antibiotic-free, hormone-free, free range and grass fed. This place is my favorite. Note: days of operation are limited; it may be a good idea to call ahead to make sure they're open.”

“so welcoming and lovely, party atmosphere”

“Just confirming this white castle in chesterton is closed. It goes with KFC closing last year.”

“10/10 staff and delicious bevs!”

“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 .”

“This is by far the best Popeyes Ive ever visited! So clean!!! Bathrooms were amazing! Along with the cleanliness, the food was very fresh and not a long wait!! And then the customer service part was great experience!!!! The curly haired lady, Katy I think her name was. Was phenomenal!!!! Very impressed all the way around.”

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

“The employee that is almost always there at lunchtime through the week does a great job! Super friendly, and he goes above and beyond to make sure you have what you need.”

“I need you all to understand how good Happy Wok is, I would deceive, mangle, and destroy anyone or anything in the name of Happy Wok. It is a sacred refuge for the hungry soul. It is the Bread and Butter of this otherwise meager town. If you have not had Happy Wok you have simply not lived, I do not believe a sinners soul can be saved without entering Happy Wok. (real image of me below)”

“I have to say that I am highly impressed with this Subway. We ordered two foot long subs and got amazing deals for many things. The service was pretty fast and the food was delicious. We sat at clean tables to eat and it was delicious.”

“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!”

“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!”

“Jimmy John's boxed lunches came through like true MVPs at our tailgate party. The Beach Club sandwich was stacked with fresh, vibrant flavors, the pickle and chips brought that essential sideline crunch, and the oatmeal cookie closed it out like a winning play in overtime.

Convenient, delicious, and tailgate-ready—Jimmy John’s knows how to keep the whole team fueled. Highly recommended for any gameday lineup.”

“They’re short staffed and doing their best. But my car was able to charge from 40 to 80 percent next door in the time it took to get two sandwiches and two sides.”

“Went in today kiosks closed cash registers closed asked a lady if I could order she said too busy fu#k this place I'll never stop there again”