This place has some items that are great and some that are just so awful. For example, great mushroom ravioli we ordered as take out. Yet the other night I dined in and had terrible seafood pasta where they put fried, miniature calamari on top of large prawns, an overly spicy marinara, (no capers as the menu stated) and only what I can classify as borderline the most dodgey mussels that smelled awful. It's had a $30 price tag and was worth honestly less then half. Forgive me, I understand this is a restaurant that enjoyed a great reputation but that is past tense. Please update your dining room, it doesn't look vintage, it looks filthy, cramped and you leave sadly smelling like you worked in the kitchen as well. A truly lovely wait staff, but please get it together on food consistency and the cleanliness of your restaurant. It does not leave a good first impression and as someone living in the area, it's never going to be my first choice for even take out. I want this place to be great but now after 3x having food from there, I'm disappointed. Please try harder, work on your reputation today not riding on whatever Keith's was in the 80s or 90s. read more

Excellent Food! Great Service! Eclectic Atmosphere! Even being a life-long resident of the area, this was the first visit to Keith's. We were seated right away and settled in to a nice table in the back dining room. Almost immediately we were greeted with glasses of ice water and menus were placed for our perusal. They also dropped off fresh bread & butter and fresh roasted garlic for the bread. Very nice touch! The menu had a nice selection of reasonably priced appetizers. And along with their entree selections, they had a printed list of their daily specials. We wound up choosing the Lobster and Boneless Ribeye combo. Their entrees come with choice of salad and vegetables of the day (tonight it was Mashed Potatoes and a delicious green bean and carrot side). The lobster was a nice size and grilled to perfection. While most restaurants serve plain clarified butter, Keith's serves a seasoned clarified butter which was absolutely delicious. The Ribeye was like most Ribeyes. A bit of fat but a nice portion and grilled perfectly. The atmosphere is a nice mix of an eclectic city like feel, with the casualness of a home. In fact, since this is a converted home, you feel more like you are dining in someone's home than sitting in a restaurant. The other thing that I always look for is cleanliness. This place doesn't have a speck of dust anywhere. Floors, walls and tables were spotless. And, you can tell the windows are cleaned regularly, as it didn't even look like there was any glass. Super clean all the way around. And, the final atmospheric touch was linen table cloths and linen napkins. Classy yet comfy casual. If you haven't had the opportunity to dine here and are looking for an upscale but affordable, casual restaurant, then give Keith's a try. You won't be disappointed! read more

Excellent food, great atmosphere and great staff and owner. Also, reasonably priced. Hours are limited but worth the experience.

Superb menu. Excellent service. Great atmosphere. Same menu for dinner (on weekends) as for lunch. You'd never feel embarrassed taking someone to lunch here. read more

The food and atnosphere,atmosphere, decor is a phenomenal! white cloth table cloths! and all that goes with it! here in whiting! and staff is pretty great too,highly recommend read more

Quite a surprise! Had a lunch here with some customers, and was very pleased. Ordered the Cajun chicken breast and it was delicious. All the food is cooked fresh, nothing frozen. You won't believe what they can do with that tiny little kitchen when you walk in. Would definitely recommend and will be back next time I'm in the area read more

Very good food and service . Inside could use updating but absolutely will be going back there to dine.

Since the choosings are slim, I guess Keith's has the upper hand when it comes to "finer" dining in Whiting. The restaurant kinda reminded me of an old funeral parlor made into a restaurant.....hmmmmm? What was with the men's entrance? Who does that? Needless to say we two ladies used that door to come in and immediately came upon the restrooms..eww. Kinda strange. Small interior looked neat and cozy so we continued to our tiny cramped in space. Tables too close, but the space was tiny, so I guess that can't be helped. Menu was large and on the back were listed specials prices on the high side. Ribs $30? Please! Misspelled words,scratched out words, all hand written (very sloppy)where I had to ask my friend to help decipher the words. Why would you want to distribute that for customers to see? We had the calamari as an appetizer and that was very good. Wished I had stopped there. Cold bread and cheese rolls that would have been wonderful if heated. Who serves cold cheese rolls? Two choices for salad and a soup. I had the soup which was beef vegetable. It was ok, for that type but not my favorite. It's Friday nite, where is the clam chowder Was pretty disappointed with my dinner of the scallops prepared with a Thai chili sauce. Had to ask if the entree came with sides. No where was that printed. The 5 small scallops came way over cooked and served with mashed potatoes(good)and this vegetable medley. Do you really serve mashed potatoes with Thai food?..No choices of potatoes and the medley was also a surprise. I don't like red and green peppers or yellow beans, so of course those were all in the medley. Huge chunks of peppers undercooked, not good at all. The bus folks hardly let you put your fork down before the whisked your plate away. The whole dining experience was disappointing. Would have only given 1 star if it wasn't for the calamari and tasty spicy sauce. Keith has you hooked because of the lack of restaurants.....but I'd never come back. read more

Went to Keith's for lunch with coworkers. I didn't know what to expect but it turned out to be a gem in Whiting. The Caesar salad with anchovies was a great start to the meal. The Cajun walleye with side vegetables was really good. We've been back several times and it's always good. The pork chops are huge and often sell out. The prices are more than reasonable for the top notch food. read more

What can I say besides "this is what a restaurant should be like" Best food. Period. Smoked Shrimp is spectacular. Filet's are tender and huge and very tasty. They always have interesting specials. As soon as you walk in you can smell the goodness. We have been here so many times, and we have NEVER had a bad meal. The staff is friendly, nice, and go out of their way to make your dinner enjoyable for you. Everyone we have ever gone with still raves about this place. This is the place I would go to for my last meal. Its that good. One of the best restaurants in the Region. read more

We were very unsure of where we might grab a bite to eat before a show at The Venue at the Horseshoe Casino. Did a quick search on Yelp... and the dart landed on Keiths!! DO NOT let the older neighborhood bar look on the outside fool you, the food is awesome, service was speedy and delightful and if you get a night of the chef making desserts, you will be in for a treat!! (maybe not if you count the treadmill afterwards) Entering through the front door to a slightly congested bar area, which then opens up slightly to a seating area. It is small, so if you can make reservations, do it! Your table is dressed with a small basket of mixed breads and then fresh roasted garlic is delivered just after you are seated. My girlfriend had the Tuna and I had the Rack of Lamb. Both were awesome, served with veggies, potato and choice of salad or soup. Desert was a dark chocolate cake with warm cognac cherries (I hope I described it right). Either way, it was SOOO demolished, there was nothing left!!! Everything was spot on and had enough time to make it to The Venue for a show! This will definitely be a return visit the next time we are in the area! read more

Fantastic ribs and steaks. Too small!!! They should learn to cut off drunks. Been there twice and the same drunks were loud and bossy. Three strikes? VERY PRICEY!!!!!!! NO PARKING! read more

Great place for a business lunch or dinner or a drink and bite with friends. The staff makes you feel at home with a 'mom and pop' approach and then delights with surprisingly elaborate , and fairly priced menu. Its my spot in Whiting. read more

Great service and great food. From the pasta, ravioli, steaks, ribs and pork chops you can't miss no matter what you order here. This place has been a staple for us for years. read more

This place is da Bomb. The staff is A-1, and food even better. I love the Scallops.....just perfect. Slightly expensive, but worth every penny of it. I'm a repeat customer!!! read more

I've been going to Keith's for the last ten years, I haven't had a bad meal yet. Any of their seafood items are a winner. This week I ate there twice, my favorite dish is the seared scallops with Thai chili sauce...it's a tad spicy but the flavor is outstanding! A few negatives... 1. Tables are VERY tight and you feel like the peeps next to you can hear your conversation. 2. Waitresses: I like that waitresses/waiters check on you but these ladies really push the envelope. I'm not sure what their deal is, maybe they want to flip tables but I always feel rushed here. Very annoying, people skills are not their strengths for sure. Other than those two items...go to Keith's if you're in the Whiting, IN area..you won't be disappointed!! read more

Hidden treasure I found while working in Whiting, IN. Food was great. Definitely looking forward to going back. I had the sweet pea ravioli with marinara sauce. It was fantastic! Peas stuffed whole inside were bright green, fresh and full of flavor and cooked perfectly. I also had the veal meatballs which were just ok. They were a little too firm and maybe needed more cheese. I personally use a mixture of veal, beef and pork in mine. Everything on the menu looks great. It is a bit pricey... The ribeye steak sandwich is $17 most of the entrées are $20 plus but for the quality I would say that price is fair. Only criticism is I wanted to call my order in and they did not have a menu online. I was worried it was going to be typical bar food. I headed over there and saw the menu, which I will be posting on here. Apparently, from what I was told, the owner refuses to put the menu online. Regardless it is fantastic and everything looks great. My type of place! Went back for the pumpkin Raviolli with the pear wine sauce... A little too sweet for me. Another time I had the ribeye steak sandwich. Ribeye steak sandwich. At first I thought it was pricey at $18 but now I see why. It's a full Ribeye steak with veggies and potatoes and a really great brioche bun. Best I have had. read more

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Had lunch here with some customers and was impressed. I had the Manhattan Chowder and the tuna sashimi....both were great. Attentive staff with cooked to order food is a great combination. read more

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Went here for a quick dinner before going to the horseshoe casino. I had the wild mushroom ravioli which was delicious, my husband to get the broccoli sausage ravioli which he liked very much. For dessert we had the Tiramisu, I think we inhaled it within 30 seconds it was so good. Will definitely be returning! read more

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I've passed this place a few times and my girlfriend and I decided to check it out. I felt like the outside looks better than the inside. Def has an old school vibe on the inside but worn out. Carpet was worn out in spots. Duck tape covering holes in the ceiling and cobwebs hanging from the light fixtures. I ordered the filet mignon and my girlfriend ordered the pork chops. Food for both of us was very under seasoned. A bit on the bland side. Portions were a good size. Service was ok. No problems with the waitress. It was the 1st and last time I'll go there. read more

Never had a bad meal or bad service. The staff is almost overly attentive. Their veal is so good there are no words to describe it. It's THAT good. Their ribs are so big, I felt like Fred Flintstone when they brought them to the table. And they were INSANE good. We've had about 40% of the items on their menu and they are all great. It's expensive - but good food with good service isn't cheap so don't go if you want to get out of there for less than $100. I wish they were open for dinner more often than just the weekend and that their drinks were a little less expensive but.........I'll still go. There seems to be the same obnoxious old drunk men/women at the bar every time we go which is kind of gross and it's all street parking so it's rough but, the food makes up for a lot of their shortcomings. read more

I ordered the filet mignon and it was delicious! The place is cozy and perfect for a date night! read more

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Keith's is a staple on our local business lunch options list. Food is really good, I've yet to have a dish that was not enjoyable, and unique. Surprisingly, the fish is really fresh - the sashimi tuna appetizer is one of my favorites (pro tip: get the tuna entree, but ask for it sashimi style - way more for your money!). Basically anything that touches that tiny grill you walk past in the entrance will illuminate your taste buds. The pork chops seem to be a local favorite too. Oddly enough, I really enjoy the caesar salad with anchovies here, the dressing seems to be homemade. read more

Zero Complaints. As good as it gets in The Region. Great food, good price, great service, NOT Chicago but every bit as good without the drive. Oct 11, 2014 went back again, this time with friends .. still delicious. Service was great. read more

Outstanding very attentive staff, beyond accommodating for a large family. Ribs were excellent! read more

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Keith's really is the best restaurant in Whiting. The food is fresh and meticulously prepared. The restaurant is small but very nicely arranged and decorated. Nice ambience for a celebratory meal. The service is not great, though. Waitresses are slow and not very friendly. read more

Great menu.Ribs are the best I've ever had.Large selection of specials and a full bar make this a memorable treat every time.

Stopped at Keith's with my brother for dinner last night. Really love the atmosphere of the place. A bit old school with a nice intimate bar and dinning room. The waitress and other staff were beyond friendly and dinner itself was superb. The menu was full of things I wanted to try, seals, seafood and pasta. This resturant will definitely go on my list for another visit. read more

Unfortunately this establishment is quite unprofessional, frequently running out of basic items on their menu, in addition to a very mixed service ranging from good to highly unfriendly. read more

One of the best places in Northwest Indiana....and conveniently 5 blocks from my house! Awesome steak, great service, stellar craft beer bottle selection....what's not to like? I don't make it here nearly as often as I should but if it my first choice for a local nice dinner out. read more

Excellent food! The owner is very kind and friendly. Service was excellent- you could tell they really care about their patrons' experience. So many other things we want to try, but this is like a luxury steakhouse in our opinion, so we could probably only eat there once or twice a year lol. Can't wait til we go again. Yes, the bread with the fresh roasted garlic is a hit, as is everything else. Food and drinks are amazing! read more

I don't get out to NW Indiana much but when I do this place is going to have to be one of my stops. This is a small bistro and the kitchen is located right as you walk in the door. This is a small place but with a very comfortable atmosphere. The service is friendly but I do feel that I was not attended to as well as I should have been. The cuisine leans toward Itaialin and the Fetuccine Alfredo was done perfectly.The prices are are not cheap but they are fair for the portions that you recieve This place is just down the street from Horseshoe Casino so be sure to stop by afterward. read more

Had fettuccine with sauce and bits of lobster. It was fresh was really fresh and tasty. The service was great. I would recommend this place for a date or family dining. read more

Although it has been awhile since visiting this place, I can definitely still state that I want to go back. The last time I was there, everyone in our party got pasta dishes and, although relatively tasty, there just wasn't enough there to really justify spending that much money. Next time, I'll definitely be getting the steak or ribs (or both), as both looked simply awesome. It is a busy place, so keep that in mind. Service was great and drinks were strong. read more

Went here last night before show at Horseshoe Casino, what a pleasant surprise. Food was very good, good portions, ribs fell off the bone, salmon seasoned perfectly. Service from the busboy to the waitstaff was on point. This is a hidden gem in Whiting. Will definitely be back!!!! read more

UPDATE 3/12/2013: Okay I had to remove a couple stars because of our last experience there. The food was still pretty good but our waitress was rude and rushed us through our meal. (She didn't offer us drinks and when we asked she said "well it's lunch MOST people don't drink at lunch." after she took our drink order we realized she didn't ask because she would have to make them herself. Then, as I was eating the last few bites of my salad she walked up to the table with our entrees and took my salad plate away - I litterally had my fork with salad on it half way to my mouth, there was NO WAY she could have thought I was done eating it. I was so dumbfounded I just sat there while my husband laughed. Seriously bizarre. Maybe it was an off day but after reading some of the other reviews - I think that's just way it is. I'd think twice before going back. OLD REVIEW: This place is awesome. They have kind of odd hours (lunch daily - dinner only on Friday and Saturday) but I've never had a problem getting a dinner reservation the day of. We've been there 3 or 4 times and have never been disappointed. The drinks are wonderful, the apps are tasty and every entree we've had has been cooked perfectly. The waitstaff is knowledgeable, fast, friendly and accommodating. This is usually a spot we go when we want a grown-up night out but one night we decided to take my 7 year old daughter. I was concerned because someone said this wasn't a good place for kids, but when we arrived she was greeted as warmly as we were. They don't have a children's menu, but they were quick to offer a half order of the entree she wanted and she loved that they treated her like a grown-up. I would recommend Keith's to anyone looking for great meal when they are in NWI. read more

Just like a previous review stated, don't let the small, kind of worn-looking front exterior fool you. This place was wonderful! My husband and I were looking for a place to eat that was near the Horseshoe Casino. We found Keith's on Yelp and decided to give it a try. I'm so happy we did. You enter the front door to a small bar on one side and where the cooks are preparing the food on the other. It's not really a kitchen. We were amazed at how well the food was prepared in such a small space. My husband ordered the walleye and i had the chicken saltimbocca. Both meals were accompanied by potatoes and green beans. My husband really enjoyed his fish and my chicken was very good. The service was great as well. We don't live near Keith's but if we're ever in Whiting we will definitely eat here again. We highly recommend Keith's. read more

I love Keith's, we go here every 1-2 months when we feel like having a nice dinner but don't want to travel far. The menu is fairly small but they always have specials and I almost always order from the special menu. Their steaks and ribs are terrific, their fish selection is always perfectly cooked and I love their seafood pasta, a tomato based pasta filled with shrimp, crab claws and mussels. The last two times I've been there on a weekend, there has been a long wait, I think they are taking all the overflow from the recently closed Phil Smidt's. So get a reservation or you may be out of luck! It's fairly expensive for NW Indiana but the quality is high and I always go home with leftovers. read more

OH yes, I love this place. ....Yes I do love this place. No I not only love this place im in love with this place. -There vintage pinup girl calenders -the color of the walls, -the servers that at first seem like cranky little old ladies but end up being really sweet and funny girls. -i love everything about it. I came here for a small bday celebration and i was so happy we did. We shared the calamari and the grill octupus and i really wish i would have just ordered it for myself it was delicouse i was still savoring the char grilledness from the octupus the next day. It was a special so its not available all the time. For dinner i had the salmon i ordered it cajun style, it honestly was the best salmon ive ever had. they must have just gotten a shipment or something because it was so fresh and perfectly cooked. I hate/love the fact that they have these select lunch and dinner hours. But it makes them more desiralbe. And im not sure if they make there deserts in house or not but the key lime pie is so light and tangy and GOOD! read more

Shrimp cocktail is wonderful. The ribs are outstanding. You cannot go wrong though everything I've had on the menu is good. Tom the bartender whips up a mean dirty martini too. read more