47 Best Bars near Portage

“Friday night fish fry is amazing! Will be back! Friendly staff!“

“Great venue with reasonable pricing. 4 of us went to a comedy show. 2 hours of entertainment for $10 bucks. We laughed so much and left thinking we would definitely return.“

“Stopped in wanting some good fish fry and drinks on Friday after work ...great people, fish fry was one of the best we've had in a while and the bartender was awesome! They had a DJ that night who was really awesome... Can't wait to see what the new owners do but hopefully they don't change what so obviously is great about the place! Thanks for a fun time!“

“Very nice atmosphere, friendly waitress, I had the enchilada suiza, which was delicious, great flavor. Ribeye and shrimp was very flavorful. Steak fajita was flavored well too. This was my first time here, this will become a regular.“

“Great place to bring friends. they even sell great cigars, also delicious food“

“Family friendly, clean and multi functional space with large patio.“

“We ordered delivery. At first look, my dish (the ceviche) looked delicious, vibrant, and fresh. Sadly, it was pretty bland and flavorless. BUT it did seem some care was taken with the preparation, and I appreciated that it seemed freshly made!

We had some special instructions for the chimichangas which weren’t followed, but my son said it still was really good and seemed good quality :-)

We also ordered horchata, but that was never delivered.“

“Great burgers and friendly staff!“

“We randomly stopped here on our way home for a quick bite to eat and to avoid Chicago rush hour. We ordered the Italian beef. Let me just say IT DOES NOT DISAPPOINT! It was super yummy! I spoke with a cook and they cook it overnight. Our server Mandy was friendly and took good care of us. Food was great and cheap compared to many other places. The atmosphere was laid back. I definitely would come back again just to eat. Seriously, if you want good food or a good sandwich. Stop and get their Italian beef!“

“The staff at Lincoln Flats is always top notch. The best service around.“

“Very fun place, our waitress was the sweetest and very considerate. Tried going two other times and couldn't make it. I'm so glad I was able to get in, dine upstairs, and dinner was excellent. It was so nice having grilled octopus instead of fried calamari. Lamb chops were perfect, and I had the "scalabet" for my entree. We finished it off with a cookie skillet. I was STUFFED, so it's worth it.“

“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!“

“Dynamite selection of beers and an intimate atmosphere to socialize.“

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

“A fun and lively little dive bar in Chesterton Indiana. A stop on our way to Chicago. The special bonus..... you can still smoke here while you drink!!! So awesome!!
The bartender was bad ass and sassy. It was clean and awesome!!! Would go back again!!!! Not sure if they have food.“

“so welcoming and lovely, party atmosphere“

“Great people great friendly bartenders reasonable priced drinks great atmosphere this place treats you like family if you're a eagle member of other eagles lodges this is a great eagles to go to you wont leave disappointed at this one id return to this eagles anyday and recommend it to others that are stopping in if there members from other eagles lodges as well I ve been here 4 times before they welcome you like home here“

“kool patrons.“

“Miller's equal to CHEERS“

“Great place to be very fun and good people“

“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!!“

“The staff is the best part. The bartenders are attentive and Santiago makes very good food/comida! Beyond that, the prices are fair for both drinks and food The bar is reasonably clean and the clientele are a mixed bag of friendly people. Give it a try.“

“Have dined many times and had a great experience; tonight was truly outstanding. Pairing of Foie Gras with Venison Loin and mushroom sauce was lights out. It takes skill to make wild game delicious and this was spot on. Cocktails were also fantastic (as always). This is a hidden gem in town and in the Region.“

“Very great experience ! Very polite and kind waitress. Will definitely be back when I’m in the area again.“

“Tasty filet tips, brussel sprouts, salad, and tator tots! Great drinks as well! We will be back“

“on 8/12, my daughter and GrandKids stopped in. our server was Jamie, and she was amazing! my 7 year old GrandSon has such an imagination and was talking with his ideas of his Godzilla toy and the train, and she was so kind to listen to him attentively and it really made his night! she also was checking if we needed anything thru the meal. very personable and upbeat. Thanks for the great service Jamie!! Jodi Taylor“

“Great food try the biscuits and gravy, humorous menu,and more than fair prices. You will love it if it's your style and hate it if it's not really don't think there's any in between with these people LOL overall I enjoyed it will definitely go back“

“Live entertainment was geared for people my age. Place was packed.“

“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!“

“We just love this gem, the owners Teddy and Josie are great hosts!!“

“the bartenders are AMAZING!! 😉🥰“

“Very disappointed to see democratic signs on the company property! Will never be back. Should have not let people know you are satan worshipers!“

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

“Great place. Nice atmosphere“

“A good place to eat
And meet people.
Also 4 pool tables.
I love this place

Wheelchair accessibility: I have a spinal injury
And so its hard for me to walk far.
I wish they had more handicap parking.“

“It is always a wonderful experience here. Food is amazing, atmosphere is pleasant, staff is wonderful, and so friendly. We went for Christmas dinner and weren't disappointed.“

“Best thing about Northside is metal Mondays!! The best pizza in the region and metal/punk music @ 5pm cheap drinks and killer food. Definitely check this place out.“

“I enjoy duffys place to catch up with friends. They have reasonably prices on food and drinks. I look for their specials and special music the most.

Parking: They have a decent amount of parking in front and back. When they are really busy it can be hard to find parking“

“For this to be my first time experience, it was great! The female waiter we had was awesome. She greeted us with a smile and was very helpful. The food was DELICIOUS. I will most definitely come back to try more entrees and beverages! 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽“

“Pikk’s Tavern might just be the best spot in Valparaiso. Went there tonight for my birthday and in July for my wife’s birthday. Jay was there both of those times and he’s so nice and welcoming. Natalie was our server this last time and she was the bomb as well. This place got me hooked on mules and when we returned tonight I seen they had an apple pie mule on the menu that I had to try. 10/10 that drink was absolutely amazing, I had to have a couple. I had the open faced steak sandwich with fries and my wife had the filet. They always bring out their signature steak sauce that’s made in house. At first I was skeptical because a good steak doesn’t need a steak sauce and this one definitely didn’t either. Juicy, cooked to perfection and flavorful. Well their steak sauce just turns it all up a notch. It’s good on the steak, fries or whatever else you want to dip or douse it in. Both times we’ve been there they’ve substituted our birthday desert for us as we’re not the biggest cake fans. They let us get the brownie and it is seriously the best end cap to dinner. We will be going here again and again for our special nights out as not only are the food and drinks delicious but the atmosphere makes you feel like you’ve stepped back in time but in a very homey way.“

“Dining in at Chili's just isn't what it used to be. We were pleased with the food and our service. A male server, who was simple yet efficient in his care of his tables. We came on a weekday for a late lunch. But the ambiance was so blah. Employees were having sidebar conversations, diners were speaking loudly and inappropriately. Meanwhile, others were on cell phones having conversations, and others were playing videos on phones without earbuds. There was just a lot going on. I'll definitely do takeout moving forward, but won't dine in.“

“We went for the first time last night and had a wonderful meal! The lily cheese bread, baked ziti, stuffed shells, salads, and strawberry lemonade martini were all excellent. We’ll be back!“

“Stopped in here for drinks and food before a concert at the Hobart Art Theater next door. Took a while for my food to be made, but apparently they only had one cook on a Sunday with football going on. Would visit again before a show if we had time.“