IF I'm going to rate sitting outside, eating fried pickles and drinking a frozen margarita - I give…read morethis place 5 stars. If i had to sit inside - it would only get 2 stars. The vibe inside is NOT my thing. I'd love to see this place get a remodel. However, I HIGHLY recommend that you bring your boat over. Have their awesome staff help you tie up the boat and find an outdoor table. Order the fried pickles and a frozen margarita - enjoy every bite/sip...then head on over to The Oakwood for dinner. This is one of my favorite annual traditions. Enjoy!

Our family sat down and waited 15 minutes while the wait staff didn't acknowledge us…read more A waitress walked to every other table in our area multiple times and did not even say a single word to us. The food looked delicious, but we can't speak to that and won't be visiting again. Even as we walked out, not a single person attempted to speak to us. There was only 1 other table seated in our area when we arrived, and there were 6 including ours when we left.

I've been bouncing into this place a few times per year for about 25 years. I've seen it go…read morethrough a few owners, countless chefs, servers and menu changes. I can tell you with complete honesty that the overwhelming majority of those 25 years the food was consistently good. However around 22/23 the menu and food quality went to a new level. Seriously it is mind blowing especially when you factor in the price. Very reasonable prices. The service is great , the atmosphere is definitely on par or slightly above average but the food quality to value ratio is off the charts. Their BLT is legit! And if you're lucky enough to catch their salmon topped summer salad, I'd be shocked if it doesn't roll your eyes back! Try a few things here and I promise you will find something you enjoy.

This is our first visit here. When we arrived the hostess asked us if we had reservations as all…read morethe tables were reserved. We had no idea that was even an option here, let alone a requirement for this evening. She invited us to sit at the bar since we were there to see the band playing later this evening. Service is very friendly and helpful!!! Our server was helpful in suggesting meals and was available to refill our drinks as needed. Other servers were just as friendly to us, even though they were not serving us. We played a dice game while waiting for the band to start. A gentleman asked us about the game, so we showed him how to play. We did not know this at the time, but this gentleman turned out to be the owner, Travis. His friendliness and kindness is very likely why the rest of the staff is kind and friendly!! The food is good! I ordered the chicken pesto. My companion ordered chicken bowl (a chicken sandwich without the bread). We also enjoyed the buffalo cauliflower bites appetizer. The other patrons were around middle-aged, which we liked, as we are in the same age group. It was not a bunch of rowdy "kids", We originally came here to see the band, which was very good! But we'll be back for the food (and another band?) one day soon.

Down under is down right delicious! And who doesn't love a restaurant with a fun entrance (in the…read moregazebo, down the stairs). I had the fried tenderloin sandwich - larger than the bun as is necessary per Hoosier custom. It came with all the fixins for you to dress as you please. The house salad is fresh and the house dressing (a sweet Italian) takes it to the next level. I snuck a few fries from others at my table and they were fantastic too - hot and crispy. Service was quick and helpful! If I had one complaint it's that I don't know what's in most of the cocktails on the list. Hoping to see ingredients added to a future version of the cocktail menu so I can try more options during future visits this summer!

This place Love and the food very tasty! I would recommend this to all the steak/prime rib lovers!…read moreThe service was fast and on it. The cool underground location created a private cozy atmosphere. We will definitely come again.

Came from out of town for a weekend- Called- was told you…read morecould just walk in. We did but they were very busy.... I would suggest making a reservation. Wait was not long at all. They have a great menu! Something for everyone. From sandwiches to surf and turf and pasta to salads. Was told their pizza was a must try. It was very good.... Would love to go back and try an actual dinner. Salmon/ prime rib-etc Good food- A little pricey but you get what you pay for. Really good portions. More "upscale" for a small town but you will see everyone from shorts and flip flops to nicely dressed people out on a date. Will definitely be back!

Only a short drive from our house but we have only been there twice in the last five years. It's…read morewell worth the time and the money.

Been sitting in line for 25 min and still don't have the food. No refund offered. It's ridiculous…read more I wouldn't even give this location one star if I didn't have to.

I actually think the workers are playing with there butts took them 20 mins to bring me out 2…read moresandwiches

We enjoyed a fabulous breakfast with superior service there this week. It is a 60 year old diner,…read morewith several employees that appear to have worked there since the grand opening, but these people understand how it needs to be done! Thank you for a fabulous breakfast and keep it up

OK so here is the deal, we have been eating here for years, usually for the AWESOME Friday fish…read morespecial, so what I am about to tell you may shock you... something wasn't right with that beautiful tenderloin in the picture. Whatttttt? Yep it was off, perhaps a tad spoiled? So how do I still give five stars? Why am I not b!t€h!ng like so many on here over simple problems? Let me tell you. This establishment is top notch, they serve awesome breakfast and even better fish dinners. They handled my complaint professionally, made us different meals (my dad and I both came for the Tenderloin), and even picked up the tab, which lead to a very healthy tip for the waitress. Sometimes things happen, gross tasting things, it happens, IT HAPPENS PEOPLE! Other than this one time, I have always had great meals here, and you know what? I had a great meal this time too! Tips: Awesome fries, homemade breakfast sausage patties, Friday Fish Fry is worth the trip. OK See You

I have been dining at the Channel marker for nearly 25 years, and it has always been on point, we…read morehave dined with family, Friends, and then just date night. We've taken the boat and have drove up over an hour one way and consider ourselves, " regulars". Over the weekend, we decided to venture up early and get there around 5 o'clock before it got busy, the first thing I noticed was a lot of the staple menu items were missing. The things that we had grown to love were gone off of the menu. I realize Food is now at an all-time high. The Jamaican chicken wings, poblano peppers, and several other appetizers that probably help put them above most other restaurants were no longer on their menu that we always ordered when we came. The drinks, the service are always phenomenal! Everyone is so nice there, what I always find impressive is the owners (the new owners as well) are always working right alongside their staff. My go to item is the coconut shrimp, which is the best I have ever had anywhere! My husband had the steak "Oscar" I ended up getting the smash reds and the brussels sprouts. The brussels sprouts were charred to the point where there was hardly any and dry, I was quite surprised at how very little was left of them under the leafy green, I didn't even eat them And the smash reds were dry and crumbly because of lack of moisture. No! I did not tell my waitress, I didn't want to complain lol (they started getting very busy) I just ended up boxing the food and taking it home (and yet yes, I'm posting a review) lol gheesh We did have to ask for dinner bread, which I thought came with the meal? They should per my suggestion automatically bring that out, If it's already being made in the back, and it's an item that they can provide, especially if people are dining on steaks and seafood, I guess maybe it should be an automatic to bring dinner bread.. I noticed that people next to us ordered prime rib both of them, and they too, had to ask for dinner bread. ( by the way, it was wonderful.)!! The only problem my husband had, was that the butter for the bread and the potato, came in the real tiny little individual packets.... He's a big guy and he could barely open the packets to get the butter out and it was a mess on the table., and he had tons of butter packets all over the place to butter the potato and the bread, etc. I almost wonder if it wouldn't be more cost-efficient just to put butter in a small ramekin like they do the sour cream like any other nice restaurant that you go to? This is only to say that I've noticed some small changes that could be fixed, to improve the dining experience, not to say Channel marker has went down downhill?!? Because it hasn't! We love this place that's why we make it a two hour round-trip to come here, we love the location, the people, and the selection on the menu, was just a little surprised at some of the things that had been taken off that's all. That's why we will return, and that's why we didn't really say anything while we were there as to not cause a problem. I'm not even sure if this review will make a difference. Or if the owners will take note. Everyone wants this restaurant to succeed always, the dining options on Wawasee Lake are outstanding! I include the Channel marker in that lineup! I just don't know if it was an off night in the kitchen, or dinner service was getting off to a rough start, and it got better towards the evening! The cost of our meal was great! What two alcoholic beverages Steak, shrimp, appetizer, and tip It was right around $100 Waterfront dining as well.

The view is great, drinks are yummy and fairly priced. I reccomend 100% for anyone visiting. The…read moretwo downsides. One is ridiculous, they only serve bottled water. It's on the lake, people come in dehydrated, be like every other restaurant and offer cups of water. No need to nickel and dime people, not to mention the insane amount of plastics being used. Heads up their Cole slaw side comes in a condiment cup, it's about 2 bites. Fries are tasting are a good portion size. Love the place, would be all about it if they upped a couple portion sizes and offered water to customers!