Restaurants in Elkhart

“Outstanding and extraordinarily attentive service, delicious food. Claire was absolutely amazing.”

“Sonja is one of the hardest workers in the restaurant business. I remember her from another restaurant and she was always nice to me and very attentive. Always enjoy talking to her about her hometown Chicago Bears and White Sox.”

“New! first time had the sushi! Omg! Was more than I expected! So good and the server Syna was excellent!”

“Fantastic ! Dinner, atmosphere, service all top notch! Can’t wait to go back!”

“Good food, good service, very enjoyable atmosphere.. Stop in and see for yourself!”

“Had a fantastic dinner party at The Vine this week. They hosted 18 of us as we had a large customer group in town. Fantastic service - incredible meals - and just an absolute great hometown vibe! Thanks The Vine!”

“Never experienced a better pub. Service is top notch, the crafted beer is the best you can get anywhere, and the food is amazing from the recipes, presentation, quality, and flavors. You will not get a better night out than this gem in Elkhart, Indiana.”

“I guess you have to get a five star in order to get your review posted. This place rips you off.They charge your credit card one amount.Then, after the fact they will credit that lower amount and bill you for a higher amount.Then, they never return your call.And you can't leave messages, they don't return emails.So I will handle it my own way and I will get the charges reversed.”

“We originally planned on grabbing Mexican food at a nearby chain restaurant, but the moment we walked in, it had the same stale smell and understaffed vibe it always seems to have. So instead, we decided to try La Esperanza for the first time — and I’m so glad we did. The first thing I noticed when we walked in was how clean it smelled. The space is welcoming, nicely decorated, and filled with cool decor and plants that make it feel authentic and warm. The staff was incredibly sweet and checked on us often to make sure we had everything we needed. The food? Amazing. I ordered the authentic steak tacos and a hibiscus margarita, and both were absolutely perfect. Great flavor, great portions, and really fair prices. They also have a surprisingly large kids’ menu, which is a huge plus for families. Truly a hidden gem — we’ll definitely be back!”

“We went there for a small birthday celebration and I was completely blown away. The staff especially the bar tender named Michael who took time to explain in detail the drink menu and other things he could make were amazing . the ribeye steak was one of the best I’ve had as it was cooked to perfection and seasoned perfectly . The atmosphere could not have been better. We ordered the cheese appetizer and it came out flaming and just beautiful. We 100% will be back.”

“Asked for a booth and was told sorry we can't do that even after we said we would wait for the next available. People right behind us in line got a booth. Will eat at Olive garden again just not that one.”

“We had Sue as our server, she was very detailed explaining the menu. She was Awesome! Will return and ask for her!”

“Yelped for "beer" and found this hidden gem! We were so pleasantly surprised to find excellent beer selections so close to home. We sampled all of the drink options and found several to our liking. We liked the Double Primis so much, we took a 1/4 barrel home with us! We tried the Dutch Country Soft Prezel with all of the dip options; Belgian mustard, beer cheese and pimento cheese. Wow! The the beer cheese was fantastic, but the pimento cheese is to die for!! Cannot wait to go back to ask if I can buy that in bulk too! The service was excellent. We sat at the bar because who doesn't love a free show?!? They answered all of our questions and we loved their food suggestion! It was clean and had great ambiance. There's a shuffleboard table, small food menu, indoor and outdoor seating. We cannot wait to continue supporting this local brewery and tell everyone about it!”

“everything was awesome 👌✔️”

“Stopped in after dinner next door. Larry was very happy to share the story of each wine and give us samples. Ended up taking home 6 different bottles, all extremely good. Will definitely be back!”

“We traveled to Elkhart for the GLVC swim meet and ate at Brass Elk two times, both wonderful experiences. Delicious food both times.”

“Waitress was very friendly, knew how to take good care of of her customers. Place is very clean. The food was excellent! I will be a return customer. Price is competitive to other excellent restaurants.”

“If you want delicious seafood this is the place to go. My family and I ate her today and it was so good. My husband had seafood soup and I shared a labs and sea Molcajete. It was huge. I shared it and still had leftovers. They brought ceviche for an appetizer. This place is definitely worth the stop!”

“We love this location! We always order the large deep dish and breadsticks along with our drinks. I love the root beer! The store is always clean and everyone is so friendly.”

“I ordered special cookies and cake for a celebration. They were delicious. Everyone raved about them.”

“We love this restaurant. It’s our favorite place to eat.”

“was here today for the first time and the burger I had was fantastic. the cheddar cheese dip with homemade chips was as well. highly recommended this place.”

“I have been here many times now and each and every time my breadsticks and pizza's have been absolutely top notch. Hall's is my favorite pizza place by far over any other place in Michiana. Staff are great and treated me as good as their family. I LOVE Hall's!!!”

“Our family has breakfast at Happy’s every Monday. The food is always great, hot, & fresh! Scratch made & different specials each week. Chelsey always makes us feel special! We made it for dinner for the first time & the fish was delicious. Love this hometown spot 🤤”

“Pizza is Delicious! Great flavor, good amount of sauce and cheese too. The cheese is a good quality blend, not chewy or rubbery at all. It’s the best smaller owned pizza spot around!”

“Everything about this place is exquisite. The atmosphere, the service, the food. Highly recommended!”

“Food was excellent, large portions, very clean 5⭐️”

“Love the staff and even their silliness and they’ll brighten your day”

“great food .fast and friendly service”

“Love everything about the drive in, awesome food and killer rootbeer”

“I really enjoyed my experience at Mayberry Cafe. Our waitress was friendly and efficient, the food was delicious and the ambiance very pleasant.”

“I recommend you come eat a good hot dog 🌭 the best, the only, the tastiest in all of Michiana. Let's support our local businesses today, tomorrow, and always. DeliaMar Mega-Shop and Floreria DeliaMar. God bless our customers. Dan Lyles, come”

“I love this place first time going there and I love it the worker was nice and friendly I would recommend this place”

“The homemade ice cream they serve is absolutely the best I have had in quite awhile. Definitely recommend you try this little known jem!”

“This was my first visit. It certainly won't be my last. The entire staff was very helpful and friendly. A wide variety on the menu and the smiles were free. The food was tasty, and I even got some gift ideas for the future.”

“Love the burgers!!! And fries are always hot and delicious!!!”

“Exquisito todo muy recomendable su comida vengan”

“Wonderful food. Everything I have ordered has really good food.”

“Great pizza better then brunos will tell everyone you got our business now great job”

“Best place in town. Wonderful food, great staff and the owners always make a point to talk with you. Our favorite place.”

“Definitely the best ice cream around!”

“I love how relaxing it is in here! Always come in during lunch time 🤍 I love their pesto panini 🤤”

“Best food in town. Coco is amazing, very friendly, great person. Service is also top notch!”

“Tried Kao’s for the first time tonight and loved it! Everything was delicious! We especially loved the pad Thai and woking noodles! 😋😋”

“If you're looking for an authentic neighborhood Italian restaurant with great food and great service in a quaint setting, head to Michael's. It is a hidden gem. The pizza is phenomenal, I can't wait to go back and try some of their entrees especially the eggplant parmigiana.”

“I don't even know how to express how thankful I am for what Freshieez did for me tonight. If I could give a thousand stars plus some I would. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻”

“Cold rubbery eggs. Slice of burnt toast hidden under good slice.”

“Affordability!! Great Service and Great food as well! The folks who work here actually care. Don't listen to a couple a nay sayers... 1 of em doesn't even live in Indiana and looks like a fake profile. I have been coming here for years and have not had 1 bad experience 5 Stars *****”

“Very good authentic Mexican food, definitely better than Taco Bell or any Americanized taco places. Their pork tamales and steak tacos were exceptional and they came with a large portion of Mexican rice and refried beans. This was our second time there and we have been telling everyone about them.”

“`This is an excellent place to visit with family or friends. It is peaceful, family oriented, and NO music to assail the customers ears. No blaring televisions, either! Conversations are very easy to carry on. A very special mention I must make is that Angie is the best of the best! Dianna is second on this list. They can give as good as they take when it comes to teasing them. Ten Thumbs Up for both of them! I also like that one of the televisions carries PAWS tv. For us animal lovers this is yet another great attraction.”

“Stumbled upon this gem via Google search for organic food in Elkhart …. It did not disappoint 🙏”

“fantastic food, atmosphere, price!! do yourself a favor and stop in!!”

“The donuts and donut holes were amazing. Would have totally given a five star review if the customer service had been on point. The gal that helped me with the donuts was pretty friendly but the lady that came out and fixed my drink was not so much.”

“1st time buyer today. Cupcakes were delicious! Christmas cookies were beautifully decorated and tasted just as good as they looked. I also snagged a pineapple upside down cake which was amazing!”

“Outstanding flavors, buttercream frosting and cake decorating! I have been getting our cakes from Adam’s Cake Shop for 13+ years. Our wedding and now every family birthday or other occasion. Their quality is phenomenal! You will not find another cake in the area that is as amazing as Adam’s.”

“The fruity pebbles doughnut was so delicious and really good not to sweet just right I highly recommend it to kids or adults and the staff was so friendly and kind”

“Been going here for years. Always get takeout, and the food is always fantastic. Great customer service.”

“as an out-of-towner best I found around locally in niles”

“I always have great food had the mango waffle for breakfast with a side of bacon it was well worth the money 🥰”

“Great icecream always stop by every time I’m on this side of town”

“One of the Best in Elkhart! We had a large family gathering and ordered 5 pizzas from Boomerelli’s and it was great. We are fortunate to have a number of great Italian restaurants in Elkhart so to say Boomerelli’s is one of the best pizzas I’ve had is very high praise.
Thinner flakier crust than other pizza in town. The sausage had great flavor and the spices in general were good without being over done.”

“Good atmosphere Great bartenders”

“I really enjoy getting coffee from Bendix. They are available at several spots locally, or you can get free local delivery based on your zip code. I have signed up for a subscription which is great, it saves me money and makes it easier to find decaf whole bean coffee which is difficult to find these days. The coffee is excellent quality and always freshly roasted.”

“Good food, great staff. Nice place to relax and have a cold beverage.”

“Very good food and the service was great. Great people!
There were 4 of us for breakfast and everything was great.
I would highly recommend this restaurant.”

“Best tacos and horchata in town”

“Food is absolutely delicious! The service is amazing and friendly! And the serving portions and prices are also great! Todo bien bueno de aqui! Comida, servicio y precios a la perfección!”

“We placed a large order last minute, and they got it out fast and it was delicious!! The meatball and chicken parm subs were delicious, the baked spaghetti was really good, the hot wing were wonderful, but the star of the show was that garlic bread with cheese. Thank you for the fast service and delicious food!”

“Great customer service and awesome tasting food! Average prices in the lower range of higher priced restaurants, awesome breakfast menu that they are known for:-)”

“Some of the BEST food in town.”

“I give it a four just because of the expense. You’ll notice the pics of what we got. The food was great but I would say it was a touch more than I wanted to pay. Before our tip, it was $75 dollars for what you see. To be clear, we did get some extras like guacamole and a side of rice and beans. But, we didn’t get drinks, only water.

Overall, the food was good and high quality, I will probably make different entrees selections next time, cause THE FOOD WAS GOOD AND I WANT TO HIGHLIGHT THAT!”

“First time, my visit today… Got the Korean corn dog, the mozzarella cheese, dog, and a Smashburger… So clean friendly atmosphere… Just makes you want to come back very soon!!!”

“Amazing food always! And great service! We normally DoorDash to what is available in this area, but this will be my go to from now on- worth the drive to pickup!”

“This is a great little hidden gem inside the Southgate- Farmer's Market! I have tried a number of dishes and enjoyed them all. The Thai Dumplings are my favorite! Fast and friendly service whether dining in or grabbing something to go.”

“Buen servicio y todo muy delicioso!”

“Amazing pizza! I will be a long time customer”

“They have the best tacos in Elkhart! I also recommend the Burrito Barbechos. They are very quick to get food out to you and the owners are very kind. They will make you feel at home! They also have all-ages karaoke every Thursday night from 6-9pm!”

“THE BEST CHINESE FOOD in ELkhart!!! Support Amy and the crew they are great cooks and they know how to serve people! You can’t go wrong there”

“10/10 recommend Bruno’s on 17! Their 24” pizza is a stellar pie!”

“The best, served fast, amazing taste, great people. Not open Tuesdays.”

“One of my favorite coffee stops. The drinks are priced nicely and the service is always quick. The employees are alway nice and polite. My only complaint is I wish that my drinks would have the things I requested, since I am paying the extra for them.”

“Great spot to turn up. Takes song requests and has no music restrictions!!”

“Oh man! You need to try these folks! Super nice and the Boba mango tea was great! 👍”

“Mae always does a great job bringing in lunch!! Very dependable 😃”

“Great people!!!! Friendly servers! The owner was so welcoming!”

“We went here Saturday night. I believe it’s our 4th time having supper here. We always have a great time. The food is delicious and Jerry the owner is awesome. We highly recommend this restaurant. Give them a try. You won’t be disappointed. 705 CR 6 in Elkhart. — at Margarita's Mexican Restaurant.”

“Best Taco I have ever tasted Thank you”

“Unique option for food, and late night as well! We had the steak pizza. The crust was cooked perfectly. There was plenty of steak on the pizza, as well as plenty of sauces and lime on the side as well! Excellent!”

“portion is large. Prices are reasonable, and the food is great without being greasy.”

“The best menudo in the city!”

“This is the third year in a row we have done our teams lunches here! I feed a rugby team and once a year we are in the area for a tournament. We order over 100 subs for both saturday and sunday lunch. Jason works with me developing the best package to keep these hungry boys fed, and it is their favorite sandwich shop. Thanks again and see you next year”

“Excellent food and great service. A standout in the area. Highly recommend.”

“This is by far the best Mexican food you will get in the area. I can't believe anybody would even consider comparing this to El maguay. El Maguay would be about 2 and a 1/2 stars for me and this is definitely a 5. This was a very pleasant surprise tonight and I'm happy to have a new restaurant to go in Elkhart.”

“Coffee that is so close to my shop @Retro Clean”

“Good people kareoke football games on TV but most of all GOOD FRIENDS!!”

“The chicken bacon ranch pizza is- hands down-THE BEST pizza my family and I have ever had!! Thank you!!”

“If you go here, you must get the egg rolls, it’s something very special about them. The chicken wings are very good as well. This is a town favorite, hidden gem. Family owned! I haven’t tried any other food but the egg rolls and chicken wings. They have several menu options, from Asian food to gyros, to salads, and burgers, vegetables, sides, and soda drinks.”

“Hunt Brothers Pizza is a great pizza for anybody searching for really good tasting food the employees are always very respectful their Pizza is also never undercooked or overcooked it is always just right with a perfect amount of toppings”

“best tacos in the 574!!!😍”

“Excellent staff and great entertainment plus great food and drinks !”

“A great local place to bring my family. We love the options an the new improvements”

“Cannot even begin to explain how amazing the food is here! The staff is hand downs so sweet and welcoming! Would recommend this place to everyone!!”

“Great coffee and service. Too bad for COVID it's currently drive up only. Looks lovely inside. I had a BOGO special, and both my drinks were delicious!!”

“OMG! The pineapple fajitas were to literally DIE for!!! The flan.....I can't even begin to describe how wonderful! Edgar was our waiter.....he was so on top of taking care of us! If you're in the neighborhood you won't be disappointed!!! 😊”

“Great icecream always stop by every time I’m on this side of town”

“I have purchased three pies and we just made our first one- blueberry. It was very salty. Like almost to the point of inedible. Our other two are being saved for Thanksgiving and I’m feeling kind of nervous that I may be setting myself up for pie failure?? Has this happened to anyone else or did I just get a bad one?”

“I ordered special cookies and cake for a celebration. They were delicious. Everyone raved about them.”

“😘Great place. Always very welcoming!!”

“These pretzels are crazy good. Nothing else compares. They are this good, I have $289.00 on my rewards card.”

“It’s cool but the DJ sucks and needs to play more Leonard Skynard. He smokes too much. The chics are hot. Oh yeah. The DJ thinks he’s God’s gift to this dive bar though.”

“I Ate at your restaurant today with a group from my church, 20 people in all. Our waitress, Adallise , did such a wonderful job taking care of all of us, keeping everything running smooth. My congrats to her!! Thank you , Adallise .”

“Love it my favorite place to go to dance 🎶”

“Great food! Stopped on the way to Chicago from Cleveland and will definitely come back again. Review of the order:

1) Carne Mixta- included a porkchop, carne asada giant piece of steak, a sausage, buttload of plantains with sauce, and refried black beans. Was amazing. The plantains were like fries soaking up the sauce and it was delicious and perfect. The refried beans were the best I've ever had. I'd order a whole bucket of it just by itself. Porkchop was my favorite meat too. Sausage was the only part I could've gone without. But disappointed the mixed meats didn't include chicken too though.

2) Deep fried corn empanadas (pastilitos)- stuffed with ground beef and potatoes. Also side of coleslaw.

3) Baleadas- like giant flour tacos with beans, egg, avocado, and cheese.

Had enough food for two meals for two people for $50 total. 10/10”

“Excellent atmosphere, very nice owners. Portion sizes are incredible, if you have multiple people coming be prepared to share a plate for 2. Really well cooked, seasoned food, Ive tried several of their dishes. If you’re coming here ask for an uber, you’ll be so full you won’t be able to get up from your seat.”

“Good food. Building is nostalgic.”

“Always good service and good food and good prices too. This is the build a burger. Smash burger with pepper jack cheese jalapeño mayo lettuce tomato and onion. It was soooooooo good.”

“Had the crispy chicken salad at Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and was pleasantly surprised. The vegetables were fresh, the chicken was crunchy and flavorful, and the portion size was generous. A solid option if you’re looking for something lighter but still filling.”

“Great company, great Management”

“peperoni Stromboli was tremendous!”

“love there pizza and you cant get unlimited toppings”

“love there pizza and you cant get unlimited toppings”

“The waitress was the sweetest lady ever the tacos had us stuffed it was our first time today and we’ll definitely be back for more!!! Everything was to taste and their salsa was delicious as well as their horchata!”

“Love the Starbucks staff! They know what I drink!”

“I've had a few totally different experiences here. A few less than good ones but the last experience was really nice. It's our neighborhood bar so when we want a cocktail, it's the only one walking distance so this is why we come back even if the previous experience wasn't as great.”

“I've been here at least 10 times, never had a bad experience, and when there was a minor issue once, they resolved it immediately and with amazing servitude. The food is amazing, the best tacos around, we enjoy that every time we have came, they had different options of beverages with very good taste. We recommend 100%.”

“Amazing strawberry Tres Leche cake...huge assortment of mouthwatering baked goods these ladies definitely don't disappoint. Do yourself a favor and stop in for a treat...go ahead treat yourself.”

“Took my girlfriend here recently. I had met Eugenio while I was working, we talked and he mentioned about his restaurant. Glad I dropped by though, the steak a la Mexicana was really good. And my girl really like the carne asada dinner. The horchata was also done right as well. Will come back when I get the chance.”

“Their food has a home cooked taste ..... The bucket of with Buffalo hot sauce”

“Great food! Nice variety. Haven eaten at both locations many times and always had great food. Highly recommend!”

“Food and service were wonderful. I’m picky about my coffee but theirs was really good!”

“Always good service and good food and good prices too. This is the build a burger. Smash burger with pepper jack cheese jalapeño mayo lettuce tomato and onion. It was soooooooo good.”

“We had a great experience at Wings. We came in to watch basketball. The atmosphere was so inviting. We were instantly greeted by a smiling hostess named Emersyn. She sat us immediately. She told us the specials and her recommendations. We were able to get a good deal on ice cold beer! Kimberly was our waitress. And she had such a bubbly personality and a contagious laugh. We have a little daughter and she was so sweet to her. We appreciate the friendly atmosphere, great deals and the accommodating staff.”

“Good food and great service”

“This is the Best Burger and Fries around! Worth Every Dollar$$ 💯”

“Been going here off and on for decades. Haven't had anything bad. Now it's a treat when I get over that way. The Phillys are one of a kind. Chicken wings are good. And tortas too. Just a couple inside tables (cozy) but good for takeout too. Leos has never tried to be upscale and I love them.for that. for tacos i go to Ricky's, but something about those phillys and tortas at leos”

“I have had good luck with this Jimmy John’s. Not every order has been perfect but nothing that has made me regret ordering. Today the delivery driver went above and beyond. I spilled my drink just inside my doorway and she stayed to help me clean it up. I’m a paraplegic so cleaning liquids on the floor can be a little tough for me. She even drove back and got me another drink after we cleaned up the one I spilled. I didn’t get her name but she definitely went above and beyond when she didn’t have to do any of it. I appreciate her help and kindness. She’s definitely a keeper.”

“Best pizza. My son wanted to try the deep dish and it was amazing. The pizza sauce is my favorite.”

“We tried it when my kids got free kids meals for doing the Summer Reading Challenge at the library and now we are all hooked! We are also enjoying the free breakfasts on Wednesdays in the summer! The crew is always friendly and the food is good and hot. We dine in instead of using the drive through and have gotten excellent service each time!”

“I was wondering if the driver of the Jimmy Johns jeep found the duck on the door handle?”

“My very first time at subway! Very very nice employee she was working all alone and had a smile on her face the entire time. Complemented me as well! definitely coming here again.”

“One of the best and the most unique combinations/flavors.I loved the mangolada! Nice combination of sweet and spicy!! Nataly is very kind, communicates well in english as well as spanish!Kudos to the place! :)”

“The employees were super nice, i decided they deserve a nice review. they were super welcoming and i was a couple cents short and they used the tip money when they didn’t have to at all! absolutely love the service”

“What a fantastic stop for food. The staff was quick and friendly! Place was clean and well maintained. Food was cooked quickly. We did get there right when the store opened!”

“I just got the gyro salad, and it was good. But a little different from the other restaurant i usually get it from Indiana Mishawaka. I missed not having pepperocinis. Service was excellent, but the poor people that work there have no air conditioning and it was HOTT in the restaurant!”

“Took our family for icecream and I was very impressed with the customer service at this location it was a bunch of young kids but they worked together as a team and had great manners! Not common now a days and definitely think they should know they are doing a great job!”

“LJS has been a favorite for eons. What's not to like.... fried fish and those yummy hush puppies!! I think they changed the tartar sauce, and it's even better now.

We went late last night. They were closing but still took our order. We ended up waiting about 10 minutes for our food, (Which we didn't complain about because they had a lot of stuff cleaned up already.) and the girl was soooo apologetic and very sweet!
Sorry I didn't get her name, but that's the proper way to handle a situation!!

I'm so tired of crappy attitudes of people in so-called customer service at many other places, but this girl at LJS offered an apology and a smile.... she did everything right!!”

“If you haven’t tried Chins Star in a while give them a shot. The food was all fresh and very flavorful! They adjusted their recipe for my wife’s many allergies. China Star was a staple when I was a kid and they are back. Great job!! We will be back.”

“Electric went out after I got my food, but before paid. Electric came back on but was waiting a while for registers to reboot and come on. I didn’t have cash and only card. Thanks to manager he had waitress tell me it was free and I could go.”

“One of the meals was taking exceptionally long. Server asked id we wanted Otto wait or get something different. We opted to go with something else. Food still took quite awhile to get to us. Waitress removed from bill.”

“We eat lunch at this store weekly and through-out 2020-2021 we have never been disappointed in their level of service, quality of food or cleanliness of the store! While other area restaurants have struggled to maintain “bare minimum” standards, this DQ has done an excellent job!!!”

“By FAR the best LJS I have ever been to! The beautiful ladies working absolutely made my day! Super nice and the contagious laughter was amazing! Don’t think I have ever had a better experience at a fast food place!”

“We had a wonderful experience thanks to our server! She was incredibly attentive and made sure my coffee was never empty. What really stood out was how kind and patient she was with my kids—she took the time to answer every single one of their questions. 5/5 service, we will definitely be back”

“Delicious breakfast yesterday!! Service was superb!! Elkhart store is our favorite place to eat!!!”