The Cellar Door

Name: The Cellar Door
Address: 1901 Franklin St, Michigan City, Indiana, 46360, US
Telephone: (219) 879-9897
Rating: 4.9

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Hours:
1901 Franklin St, Michigan City
(219) 879-9897

About The Cellar Door

The Cellar Door offers an outstanding and fantastic dining experience with amazing food that many describe as the best they have ever had. The menu, filled with flavor, texture, and creativity, features items like a butter chicken, a walleye sandwich, a banh mi, a Korean chicken sandwich, shakshuka, and Philly cheesesteak. Specific highlights include the hushpuppies, noted as the best and unlike any others, delicious pub-style fries, an incredible carrot cake, and a mind-blowing chocolate basque style cheesecake. The drink selection is impressive, with a wine menu, unique cocktails like the frozen Rose and Tequila Mockingbird, and a good selection of aperitifs. While the food menu is small, the quality is consistently praised.

The atmosphere is chill but vibrant, with a fun variety of music sometimes provided by a DJ. The space includes a front bar, an arcade room, and an outdoor patio, all honoring the building's rich history through displayed photos. Comfortable seating like booths can be somewhat limited. Service is routinely fantastic, with staff described as friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating, even for larger groups without reservations. Although some find the pricing a little more expensive, the portion sizes are very good and the experience is worth it, often leading guests to stay for hours and plan return visits. It is considered a great addition, elevating the local food scene.