21 Best American Restaurants in Michigan City

“This time I tried the mushroom Swiss burger. Cooked exactly like I requested and it tasted great!“

“This place never disappoints!! Great food, fabulous service, and the owner/manager, Pete, is wonderful!!“

“Haven't been there in years. Decided to go there this evening for St. Patrick's Day. All I can say is that there was no room for disappointment. The food was great and their staff was great as well. Not one ounce of disappointment. I've heard of their great reviews and I have to agree with every one of them. We will certainly be going back. BTW, the atmosphere was great as well!“

“Great place! Owner is wonderful!“

“Food is very good and price is very fair. Service is very sub par. Waitresses run around like chickens with there head cutoff. I did a reorder on fish and after 45 minutes the waitress said she was sorry but somebody else took my order. Paid my check and left. Don’t know if I will ever come back.“

“Truly AWESOME catfish! It was perfectly fried, nicely seasoned, moist, and the breading (crust?) was top notch. I must say that, for me, this is the best catfish I have had in Northwest Indiana. They are also serving a very good coleslaw. I don't easily find good coleslaw and this ranks way up on my list of sources. This was my first visit and will definitely return.“

“Very, very good Reuben sandwich. Their carrot cake sings in your mouth!“

“Chose it on a whim and SO glad that we did! Food was amazing and the service was great too! Definitely recommend trying pa’s chips w/ cheese sauce! Will be coming back :)“

“Not only is Memo's a great restaurant to unwind and have a delicious meal, it's a great place to work. I came into Memo's about a month ago and I am treated very well. The Memo's family is very welcoming to their guest and their employees. I'm very happy I am able to be a part of the Memo's team. I appreciate the portions I serve to our guest. we have food for everyone's taste buds; from breakfast, to light lunches, to filling dinners full of varties. We always have our all you can eat salad and soup bar, or you can get a one time trip to the salad bar with you meal. The choices are endless and our customers always leave happy.“

“My boyfriend and I stopped in Michigan City on our drive from Chicago for some quick shopping and lunch—and boy, are we glad we picked this place!

We always order pretzels and cheese as an appetizer, but this version was next-level. Over a month and a half later, my boyfriend is still talking about that pretzel! Our main courses were just as incredible: his Mac and cheese and my breakfast sandwich were both absolutely to die for.

Safe to say, this place made our little stop memorable. We will be 100% back next time we're in the area!“

“After visiting the historic Barker Mansion in Michigan City, Indiana, I sought out Fiddleheads restaurant, which arguably offers the best lunch in town. Located at 422 Franklin Street, it is open from 11 to 8 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, 11 to 2 on Wednesday and 11 to 9 on Friday and Saturday. I started with six fried shrimp with bangin' sauce, slaw, mixed greens and green onions. Then I consumed a two-fisted grass fed burger with Romaine lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese and caramelized onion on a pretzel roll with truffle/parmesan fries. It's a 55-mile trip from my home on Chicago's Gold Coast to Michigan City, from the Dan Ryan Expressway to the Chicago Skyway to the Indiana Toll Road. But it's a thrill to stand on the beach in Michigan City and gaze out over Lake Michigan and see the tops of the Chicago skyline on a clear day. Try it some time.“

“Great local Steakhouse with excellent food. Meagan is an outstanding server. She knows the menu. Typical menu items for this type of restaurant. Nothing really out of the ordinary, but all good. Prices are reasonable. Portions are large.“

“Arturo was great! Our food was fantastic and the restaurant was very clean, bright and the staff all friendly. I had thick French toast with fresh strawberries and my husband had the quesadillas special. Wonderful restaurant!!“

“Today was our first time eating here and will positively not be the last !! The food and the Service were both Phenomenal!! 10/10 For Sure“

“we stumbled on this gem last summer for the first time and just went back for our 5th time yesterday and we live 3 1/2 hours away! the food is consistently amazing, everything we try we love. The staff is stellar 24/7 crem Bru le 👌 magnificent! fish camp is the highlight of every trip we come here to visit! if you like watermelon tey the watermelon margaritas! You won't be dissapointed!“

“I want to give a shout out to Alicia S. At this location. 8:30 on a Friday night I pulled through after driving 12 hours. Just wanted a hot meal before I checked into a hotel to crash. Food took a good 20 min. Opened it up at the hotel and while the order on the receipt was correct the food was Not! A completely different meal in which 1/2 I couldn’t eat. I called and spoke with Alicia, she did her best to give me a solution and I was so tired I didn’t want to leave the hotel and I hung up. She called me back 5 min later and offered certificates for a meal and a shake for any location and even offered to meet me at 7am as I was leaving early to drive all day again. She was there as promised and apologized again. I also apologized for hanging up on her 😉 She went above and beyond and I feel should be recognized for it. Way to go Alicia! Thank you! 👏🏻🤗“

“By far the best Italian beef in town*** The staff is always friendly and the riff raff is kept to a minimum. Overall it's a great place to munch and grab some beers. They have live bands on the weekends if you're looking for live entertainment. I highly recommend trying if you haven't.“

“Excellent, friendly service along with great food! We then locked our keys in the car. One employee provided a gadget that provided space to use another gadget. Another employee offered to help. A couple then offered their help. He was a fireman and was able to unlock the door! Thank you!!!“

“best pizza money can buy, 10 out of 10 delicious“

“Awesome place that looks like a fishingboat. The food was good and plenty. They are also playing cool music and you can see the lighthouse and the drawbridge from the " deck " . Highly recommend it if you are looking for a unique experience in Michigan City.“

“Wow 😳 this place is beyond awesome! Whenever you get a chance please come sit down and enjoy yourself, I had the chicken fried chicken and the size was ridiculous! Charles and the rest of the staff were warm and pleasant with a smile. You guys deserve 6 stars.“