Food here is pretty delicious, but I think the star of the show is always their chocolate cake. I mean seriously do not leave here if you like chocolate without having a piece of cake if you can't eat it definitely take a piece to go with you. It's not a cheap slice of cake, but it is 100% worth it. I went to an event here where their chocolate cake was the dessert and so many people did not eat a piece of chocolate cake and luckily the staff had brought boxes so you could take cake home and since I was one of the last people there and nobody was taking cake home. I took way too many slices! It's the best cake I swear. The atmosphere is really nice and the workers were really friendly so I would definitely go back read more

Everything was perfect, starting with our favorite server, Kelli! The crab cake appetizer was amazing. Hubby's steak could be cut with a fork and my shrimp special was delicious; however, my favorite part was the wedge salad. The hubby loved his lobster bisque too. We split the dessert special, a strawberry mascarpone torte. It was so huge we couldn't finish it. It could have fed 3-4 people. The hour drive from Illinois over rolling hills and past beautiful fields makes a fantastic experience! read more

Lighthouse Restaurant - Strawberry torte dessert special (after we ate half:) - Seafood Near Me - Cedar Lake, Indiana

The wedge salad is heavenly. The pasta is mid. The seafood is disappointing. Service is attentive. read more

Lighthouse Restaurant - Wedge salad - Seafood Near Me - Cedar Lake, Indiana

Came back to the Lighthouse for dinner and ordered the Brussels mac & cheese and the Wagyu burger. The Brussels and mac & cheese were excellent -- rich, flavorful, and definitely worth it. Unfortunately, the burger was mediocre at best. It didn't come close to competing with Bugaboos down the road, which also serves Wagyu burgers but executes them far better. Really disappointing considering the expectation. That said, the view is still fantastic and remains the highlight of the experience. read more

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Always excellent food, delicious Margaritas and a perfect sunset. Always love the time we spend at the lighthouse restaurant' read more

Lighthouse Restaurant - Family - Seafood Near Me - Cedar Lake, Indiana

Addison is amazing! Great food and service! Addison was warm and friendly. The service was excellent!!

I have now had the pleasure of Dino g here several times and I can say with confidence that this is such an amazing find in NWI. The views, the menu options and the fine dining feel without that fine dining process tag is amazing. Each time my service has been fantastic with helpful and pleasant servers and the drinks are always done well, I can never have just one! Making a reservation is simple and parking is plenty. My favorite menu item remains the crab cakes but I've also had the fish tacos. read more

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Last year I made a reservation for two at your restaurant, requesting a window seat because it was a special occasion. I made the reservation way in advance to accommodate this request. When we arrived, the hostess told us that she could not seat us at a window table on a Saturday night because you were too busy. I asked her how other people then were sitting at window table; she did not have a response. I told her it was a special occasion and asked her to check the reservation. She said yes, the request was there, but they cannot accommodate. I asked if we could wait in the bar for a window table and she said on a Saturday night it's just too busy. Needless to say I was frustrated. I asked her if there was anything she could do and she said no. I owned a "white linen" restaurant in San Diego for 13 years. If I would've ever dreamt of treating ANY customer the way your employee treated me, not only would they never come back, they probably would've started yelling. Since it was truly a special occasion, and there are not very many high-end restaurants in the area, I took matters into my own hands and spoke with the manager, who was finally able to work something out for us. It was only because of the good service we had and the outstanding meal that we would've ever considered coming back. But I'm sure as you are well aware, when one moves from a mecca of fine dining experiences to a culinary wasteland like Illinois, the options are pretty dismal. So again earlier this month we thought we would try to make a reservation for a window table at your restaurant for the same special occasion. Guess what happened when we arrived? And this was on a slow Wednesday night, which is exactly why we picked it! The hostess saw the reservation, saw the request for a window table for a special occasion, and proceeded to see us at a table that was through the bar, to the right and at the very end next to a concrete wall; my husband and I looked at each other in disbelief. Again, we played the same game of can we sit in the bar and wait where we were again told no. Apparently one of the hostesses is above the others and then asked me what was wrong, for which I explained the whole scenario again. I told this individual that I did NOT want to have to ask for the manager like I did the last time, but would not hesitate to do so if something was not done. There was a group huddle and whispering behind hands right in front of us! We were then led down to a table for six in the room by the windows. We could see that the hostesses or whoever all of these girls were up at the front desk had really no idea what to do in this situation. But they knew enough when they heard the word manager that they didn't want to get in trouble and then made it happen for us. The lightbulb went off. Apparently, when you train your employees, specifically hostesses, you are not teaching them that without customers, you have no business, therefore no money. It's a very simple theory. You could see that they were worried that they were going to get in "trouble". They weren't worried about the customer, who was really supposed to come first. They weren't told that they were in the people business first and that the food was the mechanism. I felt bad for these young girls because, contrary to the way we practiced business, they were not empowered in any way by their training to facilitate customers needs. Leading with fear is not a good business model. We had an outstanding server and an excellent meal. We did not let what happened to us AGAIN ruin our evening. We tipped her very well because she performed exactly as someone in the hospitality industry should and accommodated us supremely. I see that you're spending quite a bit of money on upgrades or repairs to your exterior. If I may do so, I might suggest that some of that money be spent on training your employees to remember what I stated quite simply above: if you don't remember to keep the customer number one, and you don't empower your employees to do so, you will have NO CUSTOMERS AND NO MONEY. read more

The special today was a great sunset view and grilled bone-in pork chops with baked apples, absolutely delicious! Tiffany was attentive and fantastic! read more

Lighthouse Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Cedar Lake, Indiana

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Great food. Very attentive server. Beautiful atmosphere. Dillon was our server and did not rush us out even though the restaurant was at full capacity. Lobster bisque and garlic salad were awesome. Drinks on special were very original and satisfying. Highly recommend read more

This place used to be a wonderful place to have a memorable dinner. It has really gone downhill over past 2 years. They really need a dress code here. Last time we dined, they sat us next to a couple who were in pajama pants, t shirts and house shoes! Get out of here! Completely ruined the nite and we won't be back. read more

I just had the best time here last night and Stephanie, our server, made my catch-up time with a friend, so much fun and enjoyable! When I had initially arrived, she saw that I was looking for my friend, and so sweetly showed me the way. Our table overlooked the water and we were able to see an amazing sunset all while having loads of deliciousness! I had the pork chop with almond rice and sautéed mushrooms and spinach as my included sides, which was amazing and wish I would've taken a photo of it, but the portion was large enough for me to take home and make another meal of it. A huge shout out to Stephanie, who had my friend and I laughing throughout our meal time there and her energy level was endless! She's definitely someone I would recommend requesting to have as we are looking to do that the next time we go!! read more

Lighthouse Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Cedar Lake, Indiana

Celebrating my birthday here. Olivia is amazing. She made my day truly special. The food was incredible and service was outstanding read more

On a scale from 1-10 .. I give this Resturant an 11.. the food was excellent, presentation was mouth watering , perfect ambiance to spend a lazy , relaxing day celebration our 2 year anniversary ! KAREN .... Our server became the cherry to top off the wonderful experience ! She displays the epitome of excellence! Her welcoming smile and introduction confirms you have chosen the right Resturant to have a dining experience ! This is a must experience if you are looking for fine dining ! Casey Grant read more

A Hidden Gem with Exceptional Service! Just had one of the best dining experiences at Lighthouse! From the moment we arrived, everything was spot-on--warm greeting, cozy ambiance, and incredibly fresh, flavorful food. Every dish we ordered was beautifully prepared and full of taste. You can tell the kitchen takes real pride in their quality and presentation. But the absolute highlight of the evening was our server, Kelsea. She was AMAZING. Friendly, attentive, and genuinely cared that we had a great experience. She checked in at just the right times, knew the menu inside and out, and made us feel like VIPs the entire time. Honestly, her level of service is rare and deserves major recognition! If you're looking for a place where food and service are equally impressive, Lighthouse is the spot. And if Kelsea's working--lucky you. We'll definitely be back! read more

Lighthouse Restaurant - Patio - Seafood Near Me - Cedar Lake, Indiana

Food was great and the service was fantastic both at the bar where Nikki made us feel welcome or our server Kelli that was a perfect hostess! Worth taking the time to visit the Lighthouse Restaurant ... read more

Everything was perfect on our last visit. Our food was so good. I had the macadamia crusted walleye and it was amazing. Another person in our group had a mistake, done perfectly. My husband had steak Diane and it was also perfect. Our server was Ryan who made the night so special. A five star visit ... we will be back. read more

It's definitely not the same since it changed ownership. I ordered Thanksgiving Take and Bake. I called specifically to make sure the turkey was a "real turkey". I was assured that it was a half of turkey. It was a loaf and was not edible. It's in the garbage now. We have lived 2 blocks from Tobes (Lighthouse) for over 20 years. Needless to say we have had countless meals there. I am very disappointed. read more

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Our go to restaurant for special occasions & celebrations. This is the place when you want a great steak or Chilean sea bass and the lobster bisque. Everything is great! Our server Kelly made it over the top. She is fantastic! She's very upbeat did everything in her power to accommodate our food allergies. She made sure we were well taken care of. Love this place!! Pricey but so well worth it. read more

Lauren was super timely in her communications, professionalism and sharing all details in advance. Given the timing she was one step ahead of me the entire way. We opted for breakfast and my family really enjoyed it! We didn't realize there was a breakfast option until inquiring and it was great. The captains room was perfect for this event and Michelle our server was fantastic even with a decent amount of guests in the main dining room. read more

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Lovely restaurant which I am certain is a perfect place in the summer, right on cedar lake. We had reservations and sat in the bar until our table became available. I almost thought we weren't going to get a drink. Lots of bartenders who all thought someone else was helping us perhaps? Drinks were good. Table when dining and ambience are lovely. Very busy night. Staff very scattered and we kept asking for things missed. Pictures wouldn't have done justice to the food - better than it looked. Not a vegan restaurant but those having perch and salmon were happy. This is a steak place but none of us had that. It was not loud except the singer in the bar. Nice place to try again, perhaps during the week. read more

This was our first time coming in a long while and we were surprised with how good everything was! Much improved from years passed. read more

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Great service, food and sunset! Definitely recommend . Courtney was an excellent server. read more

We have been coming to the Lighthouse since it first opened up. We have date nights, family dinners, birthday celebrations here. We have even used their upstairs party room for Bridal and Baby shows. This place is our go to restaurant. We have become friends with their managers and staff. Some we consider like family. Our top notch waitress is Kelli. We have a pretty regular Wednesday reservation with her. Her attentive waitressing to our needs and family is excellent, her bright similar and friendliness is above par. Here"s to looking to many more years of eating here and so excited to see what the new owners have in store for this place and their customers. read more

We were sat in the gazebo with an incoming storm. Our waitress yet soaked still did an amazing job of taking care of us. 5 stars just because of Addison! read more

Walk in and be transported to the East Coast Harbor of USA. Nautical touches everywhere. Some tables with view of Cedar Lake (Sunset views). Although we ate inside their outdoor area looked very nice. Our server was great. As well as supporting staff.' I had the Lobster bisque , Macadamia crusted Walleye and my companion, the wedge salad with the filet mignon. One of the best restaurants in the area. We enjoyed everything. Will certainly return. read more

Service is always amazing, ask for Kelli she is the best!! We love this restaurant the menu is great.

On a Friday evening at 6 PM you run out of the house white wine ? Of course you have another white option at a much higher price. I ordered my meal blackened , it was not . I had to send my potatoes back , they were cold , and we dined with fruit flies the entire evening swarming our food . Am I being too hard ? I dined here a year ago and everything was perfect so perhaps it was a bad night but when two people spend 200 for dinner you want it to be at least average. I may return due to the incredible location and our waitress was good but tonight did not meet my expectations . read more

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This restaurant is amazing! The ambiance and service is incredible and the food is delicious! Thank you Olivia for being so knowledgeable in the menu and providing us with excellent service! read more

We LOVE this place soooo soooo much! It's our spot! Not often do you get a beautiful view, great food, and the best customer service! We request Kelli as our server every single time. She is wonderful and makes you feel like you've known her for life! Also, the best crab cakes we've had! read more

Morgan was our server. What a great addition to the staff. Very tentative, great serve , great food. I highly recommend Morgan as a server. I'd use her as a role model for training. Thank you Lighthouse for a great experience. read more

Food was awful. Quality significantly decreased! Service poor! They need better cleaning staff! Best to eat somewhere else!

My mom and I love going to lighthouse! The food is always top tier and we love the vibe of restaurant- it's right on the water and you can sit inside or outside. The service is incredible-- ask for Kelli! She goes above and beyond for her guests. We can't to return! read more

We had a birthday dinner here with our son. The atmosphere with lakefront view and nautical decor was nice. Steaks on par with high-end restaurants and the service was great! read more

Kelli was one of the best waitresses we have ever had. She was bubbly, and funny and had a smile on her face the whole time she Was doing her job. Very helpful with our food choices also. Definitely waitress of the year Award !!! read more

Food quality was great but the service was outstanding, started at the bar with Nikki who made us feel welcome and then during dinner with Kelli our server making every effort to make the perfect meal! read more

Lighthouse Restaurant - Dandy and me - Seafood Near Me - Cedar Lake, Indiana

Enjoyed a wonderful lunch with family for an anniversary celebration! Food was delicious and Kelli is fantastic!

Amazing views, The service was wonderful, quick and very attentive. It was a packed house and our server was still very attentive to our table. The ambience was wonderful. The only con I would say would be my daughter's grilled chicken was a little rubbery. It's also not something that's typically on their menu and they just did it for her because she's a pretty picky eater. It still would not make me not eat there again and I actually look forward to a night with just my husband and I. My husband and son had steak and they both were wonderful dishes I had the walleye and it was amazing, my other daughter had the fried chicken sandwich and it was really good, the calamari was wonderful and we also had the chocolate cake and the chocolate chip skillet for dessert and it was great. read more

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The food was amazing and our server, Kelli, was outstanding as usual. I highly suggest if you are in Cedar Lake, Indiana you make reservations at the Lighthouse and ask for Kelli. read more

Lighthouse Restaurant - Delicious! - Seafood Near Me - Cedar Lake, Indiana

Went here for a late lunch/early dinner and was so pleased. First time here and from the moment we walked in everything was great. Our server, Kelli was excellent and the other staff were equally great. Food is very tasty and the portions are ample. All in all, I would recommend the Lighthouse to anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience. read more