15 Best American Restaurants near Porter

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

“Very good food and hot. Very nice waitresses and owner.“

“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.“

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

“Chris and his staff from Burgerhaus put on our event for the Valparaiso Girl's Basketball team. It was our end of the year banquet. Because of the size of the party, 110 people, they were unable to facilitate us in their space, however, they were able to use LePeep's space for the event. Chris coordinated everything with us as we went through the planning process. He was thoughtful, polite, kind, accommodating, and quick to help solve any issues. The food was DELICIOUS! It was cooked on-site, was hot and so so tasty! We had sliders with all the fixins, mac & cheese, salad with many dressings, and, of course, their delectable French fries! There was PLENTY of food for everyone. They allowed us to bring our own cake for dessert. They accommodated our screen and other technology that we brought in. Chris and his staff helped us to move the tables and chairs whevever we needed to in order to allow everyone to sit where they wanted and still see the presentations. If this wasn't my daughter's senior year, I would be contacting Chris and his phenomenal staff for another banquet!“

“Every time we come to Portage, we’re met with smiles. Claudia is one of the nicest waitresses ever. Comes and checks on her customers regularly. 5 stars in my opinion.“

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

“Food is Goodwood good pprices“

“We absolutely love Culver’s! It’s one of those places that never disappoints and always feels like such a treat when we stop in. Whether we’re going for a full meal or just grabbing dessert, it’s become a family favorite and a spot we all look forward to visiting. There’s something about the whole experience—the food, the atmosphere, the service—that makes it stand out from other places.

The ButterBurgers are always fresh, juicy, and made just the way you want them. They never taste rushed or thrown together, and you can tell they use quality ingredients. The sides are just as good—crinkle-cut fries, cheese curds, onion rings—you name it, everything is delicious and satisfying. It’s comfort food done right, with portions that actually leave you feeling full.

Of course, the custard is what really makes Culver’s special for us. It’s rich, creamy, and perfectly smooth—way better than your typical ice cream. We love that they rotate their “Flavor of the Day,” because it makes every visit a little different and exciting. You never know what flavor you’ll get to try, and it keeps things from ever feeling repetitive. It’s fun for the kids (and honestly for us adults, too!) to check the board and see what’s new.

On top of the great food, the service is always wonderful. Every time we’ve gone, the staff have been friendly, polite, and quick to help. They’re patient even when things get busy, and you can tell they care about giving good customer service. It’s not just the food that makes us come back—it’s how welcome we feel while we’re there.

Culver’s really strikes that perfect balance: it’s casual enough to be an easy family spot, but the food and service make it feel like you’re getting more than just a quick meal. It’s affordable, consistent, and always leaves us with happy memories. For us, Culver’s is more than just a place to eat—it’s a family tradition. 😊“

“Today we stopped in to hangout and eat after Sketching the wonderful homes on Beverly Shore. 1st the staff was amazing in accommodations for our group. Dawn was super awesome with us. Then the foooood.. Oh my goodness. It was delicious and very well presented. Thank you to everyone and you'll be seeing us all back again soon.“

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

“Typical diner, it was good and all but honestly for the prices I would expect them to inject a large portion into the atmosphere because it feels in need of some love. The outside doesn't look appealing at all. The inside is a little better but still leaves much to be desired. A super deep clean and a straight up purchase of new decorations that still have that vintage feel would be appreciated. And again the food is good but not something I would write to my grandma about and certainly not at the prices. I was a little amazed by what I saw. I would go back only if someone else suggested it but I would never take someone on purpose. Unless they had better specials and did a complete overhaul on the atmosphere. Our server was efficient and the restaurant was packed signaling to me that many locals do enjoy it there.“

“Top of the buns are stale they sit out waiting for a buyer to be on it And they fall apart“

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

“great food, excellent service, friendly staff, tasty desserts“