Flat Rock Tap

I've been coming here for some time and have gotten food on a few occasions - Seafood combo, fries,…read moreand the fried veggie platter; but TODAY i was AMAZED by the most delicious chicken I've had anywhere. I HIGHLY SUGGEST the 1/2 chicken and ask for a side of jerk sauce!!!

The owner Flo runs a very clean & respectable business and has for many many years now...her bar…read morefeatures top shelve liquors..foreign and domestic beers as well as specialty beers. The place is huge and draws a wide age ranged clientele. Live bands, karaoke night and a separate party room that can be reserved makes Kenwood tap the best bar and grill in Hammond. Parking is good, lots of flat screen tv's bathrooms clean...the employees do a fantastic job.. 5 stars isn't enough

1/2 Chicken dinner (AFTER)

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18th Street Brewery

4.0(245 reviews)

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Great food, spirts and beer! Nice joint in Hammond. Cool employees, great place to support.read more

This is a friendly place. We had a great waiter but it took so long to get our drinks. Our waiter…read moreexplained the bartender was new. Ok. No problem but why did I have to go ask after waiting 15 min for a drink when the place had about 11 people in it? Also, we went for drinks/food before a show at the Hard Rock (20 min away) after it was highly recommended by people doing the same as us- stopping before a show. We really wanted the cheese curds. Maybe a burger but none if it was available for some reason or another. Could you update your website? The website indicated none of this which would've been extremely helpful. We were hungry and wanted a cocktail!! Otherwise, I'd given all 5 because it is a cool place and friendly. Our waiter was great.

Pork burger

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House beer w/rye whiskey. $7.

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I was visiting from Texas and found this bar..was absolutely amazed at how clean and well kept it…read morewas!!.. had some drinks and played pool listened to some music. Tina was the bartender and was so amazing!!! I will return again when I come back.. Tina you are an amazing woman!! Thank you for the hospitality and fun you shared. You made my day ..thank you!!

BEWARE IF YOU ARE A PERSON OF COLOR! My date found this bar on Google, we were looking for a place…read moreto play pool. Once we entered the bar, my date requested the pool sticks and balls. She proceeded to tell him that we had to buy drinks in order to play pool because she didn't want the place to turn into a "pool hall." Keep in mind the place is very small and there are four pool tables. We complied. I ordered a Sprite, which is not alcoholic. However, at that point the lady behind the bar said she needed to see my ID because it was required in all bars. She proceeded to take my ID and write something down on a sheet of paper. My date and I are both black and everyone in the bar appeared Caucasian. The lady behind the bar was very unwelcoming. And since she couldn't directly say this is a whites-only bar she did her best to make us feel uncomfortable. So we decided not to spend our money there.

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The service is always great and friendly. They roll the menu around and switch things up but…read moreeverything I have order has been fantastic.

We are South Carolinians on a road trip and stopped for the night in Hammond at the Holiday Inn…read more The desk clerk suggested Byway Brewing when we inquired about nearby places to eat supper. It was a lovely evening and we were able to walk on the sidewalk to the Brewery. We sat on the patio and were served by Genevieve who assisted us in choosing a delicious beer. The food was quite good and the service was wonderful. Genevieve was friendly, helpful, and went the extra mile, including giving us a suggestion for a local drive the following day. There are options for chain restaurants in the area, but if you are staying at one of the nearby hotels (or if you are local!), we encourage you to give them a try!

Vodka Lemonade

Looking from the party room into the main restaurant

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Absolutely the best bar in Griffith if not northwest Indiana. All the people that go there are…read morefriendly and inviting. Drinks are at a great price and the building is spacious.

Willow's Golden Pub. New owners, new vibe. Look man, they have a dog in the bar. For me, that is…read moreenough reason to go to this bar, if you are allergic you probably know already this isn't the bar for you. If you don't like dogs, you are probably fine. Willow is kind of shy for a golden retriever and won't come up to new people without a little encouragement. Pros: There is a dog in the bar. The staff was cool. Willow's moms were cool. Drinks were good. Cons: Could have more beer on tap. They just opened, I get it. But eventually...

Willow's Golden Pub - We are happy to host parties for any adult occasion! College graduation, promotion at work, birthday party, etc. We allow outdoor food.

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We are happy to host parties for any adult occasion! College graduation, promotion at work, birthday party, etc. We allow outdoor food.

Fuzzyline Brewing

4.5(62 reviews)

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Hubs and I hit this up for lunch when we had some free time to ourselves. We come from CA, land of…read morethe mirco-brewery, so the fact that I am saying this is 5 stars is saying a lot. The brewery itself is pretty cute, maybe on the small side. You can see the brewing equipment through the window in the taproom. It looks like they have won quite a few regional awards. The brews were all very good, but my fave was the skateboard cat IPA. Food was delicious! We got the chicken karaage, crispy chicken baos, and the crispy brussels. All of it was really delicious. I love a good fusion dish. Service was great.

I love the patio when the weather is nice. View of the parking lot, but still nice. We sat at a…read morepicnic table. Service was great. Attentive, not annoying. I had a blackberry mule that was delicious, but a little sweet. My seasonal salad was just ok. It had dried cranberries, another dried fruit, goat cheese & miso maple dressing. I wish it was tossed instead of ingredients placed on top. It needed more dressing & toppings. I added goat cheese fritters. The salad was $20. I wouldn't order again for that price.

Outside

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Taters with butter aioli and curry ketchup. Rhubarb-cranberry sour and porter.

Danny Z's Pub and Grub

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My brother and I hosted our uncle and aunt here...one of their fave places; Aunt's had joint…read morereplacement so deserves a little extra forebearance entering and sitting. which they afforded her. This restaurant treated all of us wonderfuly. They made sure my aunt and uncle were seated comfortably and took our orders. Food was AWESOME! My perch was just what I wanted :) Good job to Dsnny Z's for

Sam is amazing! Love the popcorn and service. Big fan of burgers and love pizza for lunchread more

View of dining room from bar area.

Hot bbq wings and ranch

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Fries with house sauce (basically a Buffalo ranch)

True Eats & Drinks

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Where do I start? The service was amazing, the food incredible and the vibe just right. Visiting…read moreand new to town for a little anniversary getaway! We thought we would have to wait till we drove to Chicago for good food. This place is welcoming, charming and modern. I ordered the sea bass with vodka pasta and my husband the lamb lollipop with roasted potatos. Both were 10/10. We are very picky and self proclaimed foodies. For dessert we shared the tiramisu. It was good. 9/10 for small size and a tiny bit dry. The flavors were well balanced though. We sat on the Fiori side but had a choice of sitting on either side and can order from both menus. What a great concept.

True gets mentioned in the local Facebook vegan groups a lot, and I was recently inspired to go…read morethere based on some of the new menu items that were mentioned. Their standard menu does not feature their vegan options, so we had to wait for the waitress to come back around again to ask for this. Unfortunately, the Vegan Chicken Breast was crossed off, so I'm not sure if that will be coming back. I went with the Vegan Reuben, a reliable standard, but it was terribly disappointing. It prompted me to pull up my photos from our previous dining experience there, and the sandwich looks so much more unappetizing. The current sandwich is wet, pale, and oddly sweet. The color and texture are so different, so I'm not sure what they've changed from their original recipe.

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Whiskey Flight

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This place is a real find. The staff is great and the owner buys rounds all the time. It seems…read morelike a transient bar because of all the temporary workers from BP. I love this bar...it's my kind of place!

Ok love this awesome neighborhood bar. Willah was awesome and the people there could not be nicer…read more The only ding is they allow smoking there.

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Sunday night gettin it in....

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Michael V.

5 years ago

Christina is perhaps the the greateat human being that has ever breathed the same air as the rest of us. I've actually started breathing less because I truly feel that she deserves the oxygen more than my 3 out of 10 stars self (on my best day). She is both the saving light of the moon and the shimmering beautiful darkness where its light does not linger. It's been rough lately, knowing how far I would have to climb to be able to meet her eyes as an equal. I humbly take my place as one of her beloved rounders amd supporters. She is our Queen. I would learn to ride a horse, just to ride to war on a horse for her. It will be a war I would personally start, for I am her loyal subject and she is our beloved leader and sling slanger of the high life. As not what your bartender can do for you, but what you can do for your queen. My only regret is that my review can never be beautiful enough to capture her glory. If you get the wings, try the chili lime. Much love. Mad respect. read more

Erica L.

7 years ago

Let me start by saying this review is by no means a reflection from the server Melissa. In fact, she's great!! However, I've been drinking a cider and framboise combo for sometime now, but Flat Rock has decided to change their policy about how to charge for this SINGLE BEER beverage. Today I ordered 2 of these (1 for myself and another for a friend) and was charged for FOUR beverages. In reality I should be able to purchase one of each beer and just pour each into two glasses for the combo (which I will specify in the future) but NO the policy is for each combo drink 2 beers are purchased. So between the 2 of us, each having only 2 drinks, we were charged for EIGHT BEERS! This is ridiculous. My one drink was not worth $23!! For a frequent flyer at this establishment I'm highly disappointed in this new policy. I've learned my lesson and will specify in the future to Melissa how I want my drinks poured and I will write a note each time for her boss as well!! UGH!! read more

Cheryl W.

16 years ago

Both beer aficionados and domestic lovers alike should make this their regular hang out. Flat Rock's specialty beer selection is constantly changing. On any given day, you might be able to get Bell's Oberon or a Lindeman's Framboise on tap. Two-Hearted Ale your favorite? You might find that on tap too - they have tons on tap daily. Microbrew and specialty beer lovers will almost always find something new to try. If it's a simple cold one you desire, the fun, friendly bartenders will make you feel right at home. Everything is very reasonably priced, from domestics to mixed drinks and wine. And if you're hungry, definitely stop in to grab lunch or dinner. Everything is delicious and made to order. And yes, they even carry some vegetarian friendly items and run daily specials. Flat Rock is a rarity in Northwest Indiana - a casual place where you can meet some friends, grab some tasty vittles, and relax. read more

james p.

16 years ago

This bar literally "Rocks"! The sandwiches are all awesome. Great burgers and the BLT is the biggest sandwich I have ever seen! Did I mention the tater tots and warm crunchy chips! The beers are always cold! I suggest the local favorites..Three Floyds on tap. This bar is also one of the few bars in the region with Magners Cider on tap!! Try it!! Great customers and owners are always present and it is a great atmosphere for local music and watching your favorite sporting event. The bartenders are all a lot of fun and service is always exceptional! Don't pass up a chance to stop at Flat Rock for lunch or drinks! Cheers! I have found the Meatloaf Sandwich today ..excellent..and it goes great with a Magners!! read more

A D.

15 years ago

We phoned into this joint to reserve their upper room for a gathertng and they said we could come in and get the room. We show up 20 + only to be turned away. They said we needed to have booked in advance when the room was AVAILABLE and we DID phone ahead 4 HOURS!! There was no place for the 20 of us to be seated and rather than accomadate, they let us walk out... Waitress said they could not get a hold of their boss... That is hard to believe. COULD IT HAVE BEEN BECAUSE THE COLOR OF OUR SKIN THAT THEY COULD HAVE NOT ACCOMADATED?!?!?!??? read more

Chris B.

6 years ago

I was there Oct 5 when the person complained on here about the bartender came in. They walked in, disregarded the sign about wearing masks, and the bartender telling them they needed them to walk around. Either he, or one of his friends licked decorations, spit on the table and yelled "Covid!" and walked out. The immature jerks made a pregnant woman come in and clean up after themselves, subjecting her to to whatever they might have been carrying. I don't think the problem was on the employee side of the bar. read more

Nicholas P.

7 years ago

Fun bar. We went for supper on a Thursday night. There were a couple of usuals that invited us. We requested a couple of mixed drinks and the barkeep disclosed to us their pineapple juice wasn't great so I am thinking this is place where you go for brew and sustenance. Sustenance was shockingly astounding. Burger was a little overcooked for my enjoying yet it was still great. Potato tots were firm outwardly and delicate in within. Delicious! read more

Antonina A.

5 years ago

This place is in my bookmarks for sure from now on. It's not perfect but I liked being there with my friends, I felt pretty comfortable there. The service was good, the staff was nice to us. We had to wait for our order a bit more I guess than it could've been, however. The chicken was spicy and tasty. It went well with beer. I didn't notice anything awful in there, good place to chill. read more

Jay L.

11 years ago

This use to be a good bar to go watch games. Served me raw chicken wings, owner didn't give a crap, and let his friends try to intimidate customers, then has nothing to say when intimidation doesn't work. Bad business owner but then again, how can you trust a politician who's know for lying. read more

Matthew W.

16 years ago

Great food, ever increasing beer selection, smooth atmoshpere. The patrons AND staff make me want to make this my exclusive bar. Flat Rock is a Chicago bar in our own Northwest Indiana! read more

Buzzcut B.

13 years ago

Don't go here. Owner mike repay is a liar, he just raised everyone in lake county's income taxes. His side job is county commissioner. Boycott this bar read more

Leah B.

16 years ago

Great bar, great beer selection, great bar tenders and great owners. Stop by for live music and a fantastic beer selection!

Virginia H.

11 years ago

I was surprised at how good the food was here. It's small but the people are friendly and as I said the food was awesome.

Mike R.

13 years ago

The beer selection alone beats anything in town. Grab one of the fantastic apps or burgers and enjoy the night or day!

Charles K.

7 years ago

I love coming here for the atmosphere and the BLT that's my favorite meal to get! Always drink and food specials as

Adrian E.

9 years ago

This is a nice place, it can get very crowded during the weekend but a nice place to visit during the week.

Brenda J.

13 years ago

The owner of this bar supported the 1.5% income tax in Lake County....reason enough to go somewhere else.

Matthew M.

12 years ago

Only had take-out but the food has been outstanding every time! The bacon cheeseburgers are awesome

Lauren H.

9 years ago

Hit the spot while we were in the area! Good burgers at a good price! Nice selection of beers.

Sofija M.

2 years ago

love it the drinks are amazing very clean and nice the bar tenders are nice!!! food is good

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