14 Best American Restaurants in New Buffalo

“Bentwood Tavern was absolutely incredible and helped make one of the most meaningful days I have ever planned feel truly unforgettable.

I had put an enormous amount of thought into creating a very special day for my partner, and our brunch at Bentwood was an important part of that experience. I reached out ahead of time with a few special requests, and the team executed everything beautifully. The table was ready, the timing was perfect, the details were handled exactly as I had hoped, and the staff made the entire experience feel completely seamless.

What meant the most to me was how genuinely invested they seemed in helping me create the moment. Nothing felt awkward, rushed, or like I was asking too much. They understood that this was more than just brunch for us, and they treated it that way.

The service was warm, attentive, and thoughtful, the food was excellent, and the entire experience exceeded my expectations. My partner felt incredibly special, which was exactly what I wanted, and Bentwood Tavern played a real part in making that happen.

I am deeply grateful to the team for the care they put into our visit. When you spend weeks planning something for someone you love, having a restaurant take your vision seriously and execute it this beautifully means more than I can explain.

Thank you for helping me create a memory we will carry with us for a very long time. We will absolutely be back.“

“Angela's Provisions is fantastic! I recently met the owner, Kevin, and his pup at Uncle Jibs Outpost. Kevin was incredibly friendly and welcoming. After our chat, I realized I had never tried food from his spot, so I decided to have the Caesar Salad with chicken for lunch today and it was amazing! Everything was fresh and flavorful, and the lettuce was perfectly crisp. Adding the chicken was the perfect touch, providing just the right amount of protein. I’m excited to try more items from the menu soon! My employee ordered the Italian Wedding soup and loved it as well. I’ve found a new favorite place for breakfast and lunch. Thank you!“

“Last dined at Skips in January 2026 , let me say this , first biggest complaint is that after looking at my credit statement I saw that they tacked on an extra $20 charge on my credit card without my permission , after questioning them they did remove the charge , second the food was fair at best , I ordered the Walleye which I'm not sure it was even Walleye , it tasted and looked more like Tilapia ( 2 small filets ) , wife had the Salmon which she said was just ok . I bragged about this place to the others that were with us and they agreed it was nothing to write home about , ,will I go back to Skips , no but they probably don't carel“

“AMAZING ICE CREAM!! Also the staff is so welcoming and helpful!! Definitely more friendly than the rainbow cone. I will bring my family here over the other peace!! Thank you guys“

“ordered garlic bagel toasted with cream cheese & veggies…Delish…loved the crunch… do you sell bagels by dozen for take home?“

“This is one of the best restaurants in the area ! Katie and Tamara are excellent bartenders and servers ! Not only do they make the best martinis hands down - they get to know their customers and what they like -food and drink . We continue to come to this restaurant because of Katie and Tamara !“

“I have been going to The Stray Dog for years. I have never had a bad experience there. The food is great and the service is superb! Also, if any of the ladies out there need a "personal plumber", I am available to service your unfulfilled fantasies.“

“The food is always delicious and affordable for the value. The daily double that offers 1/2 a sandwich and a bowl of soup is wonderful. We have always had a great meal when we di e at Timbers.
When the lines are long another cashier would be greatly appreciated.“

“Love the new bar since the remodel! Great people, staff, and drinks 😉!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️I've been coming to Casey's for years. Always great food and service. This summer we had Adam as our server, each time we ate there. This guy is great! I highly recommend Casey's and definitely ask for Adam. He goes above and beyond! Even made sure on our last night to have sweet tea for us! Thank you ! Hope to see you next summer!“

“Our First stop before hitting the beach“

“Absolutely wonderful! We will definitely be going back. Great food and service with a lovely atmosphere.“

“It wouldn't let me post my review unless I said I recommend...People need to be warned. Apparently if you are not a regular, they will give your table to one of them even if you reserved months in advance. Hostess and Manager do not value out of owner business so go somewhere else. The only option I could choose was "slow service" but wait staff were better than management.“

“The buffet was good, but I think they put way too much pepper on the food. There’s a lot of people out there cannot have pepper … that’s why you put salt and pepper shakers on the table so people could put the salt and pepper on the food by themselves. The cooks put way too much pepper on the food especially the mashed potatoes. Don’t need to do that. Nobody else does that.“