“AYCE fried fish, but it isn't overly breaded. Great texture. Really great fish. I have never tried anything else on the menu. Service is hit or miss now with the new ownership. I haven't been there this year on account of COVID-19, but it's one of my grandparents' favorite places to go on a Lenten Friday.“
“Never been. Happened to just come across. No 2 seats at bar together so the bartender moved a regular down a seat and I said are you sure she says of course he won’t mind so hubby and I got to sit together. Regular bought us a drink and sparked up a conversation with the couple next to us. Love small town bars. Locals are very welcoming“
“This small place off calumet, or old 49, depending on how you remember Valpo, is a gem. It’s really small, so make reservations. The size also means it gets a little loud when it fills up, which it will. The menu is limited, changes weekly, and is delicious. I had a tasty salad and my wife kicked off with a soup she really liked (I can’t remember what she had). Then the main course came. I should point out that they have a butcher shop where you can Wagyu steak by the ounce, but it was $24 an ounce. Unless I could actually speak to the Wagyu cow and discuss Japanese Bovine American relations, it was just too steep for that evening. I did get the non-Wagyu filet, and it was cooked to perfection. The potatoes were good too. My bride got the Mahi Mahi, not usually a fish person, and she loved it. We will be going back. I should mention that the service was great. There is Joi Di Vie amongst the staff and it makes The Bait Shop a fun place to go.“
“Stopped by when passing through from Valpo. Friendly place with ice cold beer, good food, and a friendly feel to it. Bartender and cook were hot and fun to talk to, so that's always a plus. Enjoy America and eat local...you'll like it.“