Restaurants in Michigan City
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Best Restaurants
“A great dinner spot. We ate here while visiting the Indiana Sand Dunes National Park. The service was outstanding and the food was delicious. I highly recommend the barramundi.”
“Delicious meals at a reasonable price. Service was friendly and efficient. We will definitely be back.”
“we stumbled on this gem last summer for the first time and just went back for our 5th time yesterday and we live 3 1/2 hours away! the food is consistently amazing, everything we try we love. The staff is stellar 24/7 crem Bru le 👌 magnificent! fish camp is the highlight of every trip we come here to visit! if you like watermelon tey the watermelon margaritas! You won't be dissapointed!”
“We were there on a Tuesday evening and there was ample parking right outside, which was great. Service was attentive and friendly. The food was very good. The pricing seemed a little high for what it was. They were out of perch the night I was there, but they substituted walleye, which was very good. We were told the walleye was from Canada, which is a little disappointing when we were in view of Lake Michigan. The walleye and fries was $30, which was the same as the lobster roll (which they were also out of). Either one was overpriced, or one was underpriced. Maybe that's just where we are with restaurant pricing. The menu had a lot of great options though. Good variety. For 3 people, no alcohol, 1 appetizer (sweet potato fries) and 3 entrees after tip was ~$125.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“This establishment is very welcoming and comfortable. The Bar staff is top notch! Mason mixes concoctions with a passion rarely seen. Nikki is always great too with an attitude of an experienced bartender/human being that I find pleasing. I look forward to getting to know the rest of the staff. I can't speak for the entire menu as I only get the Gumbalaya. Its delicious! Great liquor, wine and beer selection. Delirium Tremens is a great beer! Do yourself a favor and get inside this building!”
“Ordered Takeout and sometimes the food you get doesn’t hold up as well as it would eating it fresh. This was not the case with Cool Runnings. I had the Dark Jerk Chicken meal with cabbage, red beans and rice, and a side of the Mac and cheese. Everything was absolutely amazing!!!! I can not rave enough about how flavorful everything was. That Jerk Sauce was amazing! I love spicy foods and it was the perfect mild spice for me. Just enough to feel the burn but not over power the flavor.”
Restaurants with Delivery
“we stumbled on this gem last summer for the first time and just went back for our 5th time yesterday and we live 3 1/2 hours away! the food is consistently amazing, everything we try we love. The staff is stellar 24/7 crem Bru le 👌 magnificent! fish camp is the highlight of every trip we come here to visit! if you like watermelon tey the watermelon margaritas! You won't be dissapointed!”
“Great beers! Alyssa was a great server. Very friendly and attentive. We tried the catfish bites (absolutely outstanding!!) and a couple beers when passing through. Highly recommend.”
“They staff here are amazing the food is delicious we have not had a bad experience as of yet. Hollie Deb Cat Joey Stacy… even the bouncers I mean everything and everyone is great… karaoke nights Tuesday and Thursdays are always fun!!! Also hats off to the cooks who keep us fed with delicious meals on our fun nights!!!”
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“From the moment we walked in, this restaurant delivered an unforgettable Chicago vibe that made us feel like we were right in the heart of the city. The atmosphere was warm, energetic, and full of character — the kind of place that immediately tells you you’re in for a great experience. The food was absolutely amazing — the type you keep thinking about long after you’ve finished your meal. Every dish was full of flavor, perfectly prepared, and clearly made with care. It’s rare to find a place where each plate stands out, but this restaurant truly nails it. On top of the incredible food, the service was exceptional. We were lucky enough to have Michelle and Kyle as our servers, and they were nothing short of phenomenal. Both were extremely welcoming, attentive, and genuinely kind. They checked in often, made great recommendations, and treated us like valued guests from start to finish. Their service alone would bring us back! Overall, this restaurant offers the perfect combination of Chicago atmosphere, amazing food, and outstanding service. If you’re looking for a place that delivers a memorable dining experience, this is it. Can’t wait to return”
“Great place for meeting up with friends and enjoying wine time. The food is good… we ordered two flatbreads and both were good (Thai chili & jerk chicken). The burger was cool. However. We didn’t really care for the short rib sandwich.
The menu is small but I love that they use all types of flavors. The atmosphere is beautiful with nice views and they have outdoor pods you can rent for your group. Check it out! Nice spot :)”
“The restaurant is pricey however the food was absolutely spectacular and worth every penny The brussel sprouts were amazing. The steaks were perfect and I would go back there just for the carrot cake. If you order a steak, it is à la carte so you may want to order sides. However the sides are large enough to be shared. The service was also impeccable.”
“White Castle is located inside the speedway. The restrooms for speedway are usually pretty dirty, however, White Castle seems to keep their area clean. We usually drive an hour and 15min to get White Castle for date night as I am addicted! Thankfully I have someone that shares the same love for White Castle as I do.”
“From the moment we walked in, this restaurant delivered an unforgettable Chicago vibe that made us feel like we were right in the heart of the city. The atmosphere was warm, energetic, and full of character — the kind of place that immediately tells you you’re in for a great experience. The food was absolutely amazing — the type you keep thinking about long after you’ve finished your meal. Every dish was full of flavor, perfectly prepared, and clearly made with care. It’s rare to find a place where each plate stands out, but this restaurant truly nails it. On top of the incredible food, the service was exceptional. We were lucky enough to have Michelle and Kyle as our servers, and they were nothing short of phenomenal. Both were extremely welcoming, attentive, and genuinely kind. They checked in often, made great recommendations, and treated us like valued guests from start to finish. Their service alone would bring us back! Overall, this restaurant offers the perfect combination of Chicago atmosphere, amazing food, and outstanding service. If you’re looking for a place that delivers a memorable dining experience, this is it. Can’t wait to return”
“Great place for meeting up with friends and enjoying wine time. The food is good… we ordered two flatbreads and both were good (Thai chili & jerk chicken). The burger was cool. However. We didn’t really care for the short rib sandwich.
The menu is small but I love that they use all types of flavors. The atmosphere is beautiful with nice views and they have outdoor pods you can rent for your group. Check it out! Nice spot :)”
“Haven't been there in years. Decided to go there this evening for St. Patrick's Day. All I can say is that there was no room for disappointment. The food was great and their staff was great as well. Not one ounce of disappointment. I've heard of their great reviews and I have to agree with every one of them. We will certainly be going back. BTW, the atmosphere was great as well!”
Takeout Restaurants
“We were there on a Tuesday evening and there was ample parking right outside, which was great. Service was attentive and friendly. The food was very good. The pricing seemed a little high for what it was. They were out of perch the night I was there, but they substituted walleye, which was very good. We were told the walleye was from Canada, which is a little disappointing when we were in view of Lake Michigan. The walleye and fries was $30, which was the same as the lobster roll (which they were also out of). Either one was overpriced, or one was underpriced. Maybe that's just where we are with restaurant pricing. The menu had a lot of great options though. Good variety. For 3 people, no alcohol, 1 appetizer (sweet potato fries) and 3 entrees after tip was ~$125.”
“Ordered Takeout and sometimes the food you get doesn’t hold up as well as it would eating it fresh. This was not the case with Cool Runnings. I had the Dark Jerk Chicken meal with cabbage, red beans and rice, and a side of the Mac and cheese. Everything was absolutely amazing!!!! I can not rave enough about how flavorful everything was. That Jerk Sauce was amazing! I love spicy foods and it was the perfect mild spice for me. Just enough to feel the burn but not over power the flavor.”
“Excellent from start to finish. We had amazing food and award winning service. We stopped here after a morning at the beach and a walk around the lighthouse. What a gem. We had Caribbean shrimp and pineapple wrap, sweet potato fries potato salad and chicken tenders. Absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for an awesome experience and wonderful food. Love it!!! We will visit again”
“A well loved staple of Michigan City, and always worth the visit! Classic drive in with high quality ingredients at affordable prices for the whole family. Homemade root beer shouldn't be missed, and between the dogs, burgers, pork or chicken, there's American favorites for everyone. I got my polish sausage Chicago style, and it really hit the spot! The picture doesnt even do justice, and dont worry- they didn't forget my pickle and sport pepper!”
“Food is very good and price is very fair. Service is very sub par. Waitresses run around like chickens with there head cutoff. I did a reorder on fish and after 45 minutes the waitress said she was sorry but somebody else took my order. Paid my check and left. Don’t know if I will ever come back.”
“They staff here are amazing the food is delicious we have not had a bad experience as of yet. Hollie Deb Cat Joey Stacy… even the bouncers I mean everything and everyone is great… karaoke nights Tuesday and Thursdays are always fun!!! Also hats off to the cooks who keep us fed with delicious meals on our fun nights!!!”
“Outstanding cuisine, atmosphere and service. A true quality dining experience.”
“The staff was friendly and accommodating. The ambience was perfect, and, to top it off, the food was outstanding. I look forward to visiting again.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“By far the best Italian beef in town*** The staff is always friendly and the riff raff is kept to a minimum. Overall it's a great place to munch and grab some beers. They have live bands on the weekends if you're looking for live entertainment. I highly recommend trying if you haven't.”
“Absolutely no highlight. When I was asked what I wanted, the man behind the screen was rude. When I odered a deluxe hamburger, with mac and cheese, he walked away before I could finish my order, of getting an extra side of mac n cheese. Got my food amd only had to drive 2 minutes back to my work to eat. open the container, the mac n cheese was barely warm. It's a tiny, tiny burger, with wilted, nasty looking lettuce on it, and instead of onion slices, the whole pit of the onion was in the middle of the burger. not to mention the hamburger was ice cold. Absolutely terrible service. Went when they while at the Harley Davidson dealership on 421. Would not recommend.”
“several years ago we noticed the banners when we were going to the outlet mall. Curiosity struck us to see what was going on, newly opened... It was wonderful! Over the years we drove there for dinner and casino time. After Christmas thus year a friend and I went on venture, ended up in Michigan City to do a little shopping. We stopped for a late lunch, the menu had changed, atmosphere changed some... The service was still top notch and food was great! highly recommend the grilled chicken with bacon jam!!!”
“Great food and service and the ordering service was point on. We wanted Olive Garden but didn’t want to actually go there so we ordered it as takeout and there was so much food”
Cheap Eats
“The spaghetti was very aladente excellent. Meatballs was very good.Could use a little more pulmonaro Parmesan o. Biggest problem is too much water Coming out with the spaghetti.on the spaghetti. Biggest problem.I ordered Italian sausage with my spaghetti and meat sauce.Meat sauce was good. And I ended up with a meatball instead of italian sausage. That's okay.The waitress messed up and the meatball was fine. My grandbabies had butter and parmesan cheese on their spaghetti and it was very watered.Drain at spaghetti don't need water with the sauces. Altogether. I'll give it a 5.5.It was a good meal Not great but good”
“A great guy with great service. The best chicken and to-go mac & cheese in Michigan City. Brutal quality that makes Popeyes, KFC, Canes and Chic-fil-A look mid. Nothing will stop me from resorting to Golo periodically. Thank you for existing especially when I’m off my health routine with pregnancy cravings.”
“I can't say enough good about this place ! !!it melted in you're mouth and the portions are huge!! Customer service is amazing and so are the prices!! We haven't been able to find any Hong Sue chicken or pork that was even worth our time , this one is to die for !! Hubby said shrimp and lobster sauce was suberp as well !! When you go don't forget the eggrolls !! She gave us plates silverware, sauces etc ...without asking . I can't express how HAPPY we are to have found you !! It's not a look at me place but the food is PERFECT !!”
“Trip’s is quickly becoming one of my favorite places in Michigan City. Their menu is very unique, and everything I’ve tried so far has hit the mark. They also have one of the best old fashioned’s in town.”
“Loved the fancy table tops & welcoming atmosphere. The Chicken Mushroom entree was amazing, as were the Garlic Naan & mango dessert!😋 Can't wait to go back!!🤩”
“I’ve been a long time follower of Royale with Cheese on social media and finally made it out there this last Saturday. The food was amazing and the serving sizes were plentiful! The fries were crispy and the fried pickles had an outstanding batter on them. The burgers were so tasty, and you can’t go wrong with any they offer.”
“All I can say I hope these girls get paid well. They work their butts off. They were running just so they could get the food out. The bartender was excellent. Very attentive. She let us know exactly how long food would be which was not a problem. It was well worth the wait. They were very busy but so polite and never once lost the cool. Very impressive! Band was great as well.”
“The restaurant is pricey however the food was absolutely spectacular and worth every penny The brussel sprouts were amazing. The steaks were perfect and I would go back there just for the carrot cake. If you order a steak, it is à la carte so you may want to order sides. However the sides are large enough to be shared. The service was also impeccable.”
“Fresh everything
This place is and was great , my best tasting steak I've ever had in this area . This will be my new stopping spot when driving through .. very clean and all the staff was really up beat with the country music playing thanks so very much yall are great”
“we went on the training days. very good food and the servers were friendly”
“Walk-in, Papa Johns, Michigan City, IN., store just before 5 PM, Friday, January 30, 2026, to probably, the busiest time of day. I was promptly greeted by the cashier, who took my order of lite sauce, large, stuffed crust cheese pizza. Hold the pepperoncini pepper and the garlic butter sauce; that is included. After 15 minutes or so, my piping hot pizza arrived. My error for not taking a photographs to this outstanding pizza (1st pizza review). This excellent tasting pizza was made and cooked perfectly. I couldn't be happier. I highly recommend this Papa Johns, in Michigan City, IN.”
Latest Reviews
“The spaghetti was very aladente excellent. Meatballs was very good.Could use a little more pulmonaro Parmesan o. Biggest problem is too much water Coming out with the spaghetti.on the spaghetti. Biggest problem.I ordered Italian sausage with my spaghetti and meat sauce.Meat sauce was good. And I ended up with a meatball instead of italian sausage. That's okay.The waitress messed up and the meatball was fine. My grandbabies had butter and parmesan cheese on their spaghetti and it was very watered.Drain at spaghetti don't need water with the sauces. Altogether. I'll give it a 5.5.It was a good meal Not great but good”
“Haven't been there in years. Decided to go there this evening for St. Patrick's Day. All I can say is that there was no room for disappointment. The food was great and their staff was great as well. Not one ounce of disappointment. I've heard of their great reviews and I have to agree with every one of them. We will certainly be going back. BTW, the atmosphere was great as well!”
“Food is very good and price is very fair. Service is very sub par. Waitresses run around like chickens with there head cutoff. I did a reorder on fish and after 45 minutes the waitress said she was sorry but somebody else took my order. Paid my check and left. Don’t know if I will ever come back.”
“Had a great meal at Vita del Lago. The portions are extremely generous and delicious. The owner was very accommodating in response to our requests However, the server was Very slow to bring everything we asked for. Again, the food was delicious but would hesitate going back if we had the same server”
Most Popular Restaurants
“Excellent, friendly service along with great food! We then locked our keys in the car. One employee provided a gadget that provided space to use another gadget. Another employee offered to help. A couple then offered their help. He was a fireman and was able to unlock the door! Thank you!!!”
“I want to give a shout out to Alicia S. At this location. 8:30 on a Friday night I pulled through after driving 12 hours. Just wanted a hot meal before I checked into a hotel to crash. Food took a good 20 min. Opened it up at the hotel and while the order on the receipt was correct the food was Not! A completely different meal in which 1/2 I couldn’t eat. I called and spoke with Alicia, she did her best to give me a solution and I was so tired I didn’t want to leave the hotel and I hung up. She called me back 5 min later and offered certificates for a meal and a shake for any location and even offered to meet me at 7am as I was leaving early to drive all day again. She was there as promised and apologized again. I also apologized for hanging up on her 😉 She went above and beyond and I feel should be recognized for it. Way to go Alicia! Thank you! 👏🏻🤗”
“White Castle is located inside the speedway. The restrooms for speedway are usually pretty dirty, however, White Castle seems to keep their area clean. We usually drive an hour and 15min to get White Castle for date night as I am addicted! Thankfully I have someone that shares the same love for White Castle as I do.”
“McDonald's always comes through! The 8 days we lost power sent me out for coffee to McDonald's and of course breakfast. I've been a fan of breakfast burritos for over 20 years! And the breakfast Bagels are great, too! Bacon or sausage, always yummy! The Hashbrowns are perfect,I always get extra. I love going there! Specifically, I went to the south side Michigan City hwy 421 location, and the Westville location. Both have very kind employees!”
“Excellent from start to finish. We had amazing food and award winning service. We stopped here after a morning at the beach and a walk around the lighthouse. What a gem. We had Caribbean shrimp and pineapple wrap, sweet potato fries potato salad and chicken tenders. Absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for an awesome experience and wonderful food. Love it!!! We will visit again”
“couldn't have asked for better service! the food was prompt, fresh, delicious and with friendly service to go with it! the screen we were at didn't act as if it took the tip option. when she brought our food out my husband had cash in hand when explaining to her. she could have taken the cash and went along allowing us to believe the card tip didn't go through but she was honest and let us know it did go through. they will definitely have our business again when we come back up!!”
New Restaurants
“This establishment is very welcoming and comfortable. The Bar staff is top notch! Mason mixes concoctions with a passion rarely seen. Nikki is always great too with an attitude of an experienced bartender/human being that I find pleasing. I look forward to getting to know the rest of the staff. I can't speak for the entire menu as I only get the Gumbalaya. Its delicious! Great liquor, wine and beer selection. Delirium Tremens is a great beer! Do yourself a favor and get inside this building!”
“Was looking for something sweet and chocolatey with boba in it. Kayla recommended oreo tiger milk tea. It hit the spot. I also have tried the fruit refresher with extra boba when im looking for a more tropical like taste or coconut ube when I want something sweet n subtle. Cute atmosphere. Always clean. Cute place to take kids for a rolled icecream treat.”
“Drew the window cashier made sure our experience was top notch. Thank you sir. He greeted us with such an awesome attitude. He even corrected mistakes by a simple smile and acknowledged the minor mistake and fixed the error, right there and then. Very respectful. Dave/Terry haha we found that hilarious. Everyone deserves to smile during these hard times. Again thank you for a great experience”
“Well, where do I start. My wife and I had ordered online. Now when we did so, we were on our way already. So we knew that food wasn’t going to be down yet. There was an estimated time to pick up. During the wait in the car I decided to come in and check if it was done early. It wasn’t which was fine. The moment they knew we were waiting for it they started the food and we got it earlier than the estimated time which was awesome. Even though it was empty when went but customers started coming in the moment we arrived but they still finished our food early and allowed us to pick it up in the drive through.
Then we got food online again today and I ordered everything I would order at chipotle and QDOBA made it better and it was cheaper! Thank you for the food and the service!”
“best experience with the best pizza around! the environment and staff and very welcoming and friendly. service is fast, and the quality of pizza is outstanding!”