Great service. Good value. Don't miss the all you can eat fish on Fridays or the spicy grilled chicken sandwich!

Fish fry is amazing. The people are very nice. Relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommend.

This place is great! A hidden little gem for sure. Located right along an inland lake, when sitting on the back deck or in the bar area you have beautiful views of Hudson Lake. The food is wonderful! Many options to please everyone. read more

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I have never had a bad experience coming here and the food is great. The only problems are sometimes they seem to be short staff and hours can be wonky. read more

Absolutely the best biscuits and gravy ever. Fluffy light biscuits covered in an ample amount of yummy sausage gravy. OMG Good!! Have also adored the BLT, great portion of good bacon. (Nueske's perhaps??) They have this appetizer/salad with breaded goat cheese that was really good, and I am not a big goat cheese fan. Enjoyed their pizzas and calzones too. Good service in the restaurant and the bartenders upstairs. Great view of a lovely lake. Great prices! read more

Really great food, Very peaceful and great staff! Highly recommend (very family type atmosphere)

Monroe's Crossing "The Old Casino".The history of the Hudson Lake Casino (the historic Blue Lantern) goes back to its construction in 1914 by William and Avella Smith. The Smith's had previously built a hotel which was located across the street from the casino in 1885, The summer of 1926 was a memorable one as the Casino was leased by the Smith's to Jean Goldkette of the Jean Goldkette Orchestra who renamed it the Blue Lantern and brought some of the most famous jazz musicians of the time to Hudson Lake. Frequently special events such as these, bands of all kinds are showcased and enjoyed to this day hosted now by the new owners Rich and Leslie Monroe.Always new craft beers and delicious specials.The owners as well as the staff are always accommodating to the customer!As well as always have something entertaining for your time at Monroe's Crossing .They offer catering, reservations(nothing is to small) for any kind of special events. Ballroom rental is a option, as well as their beautiful Lakeview room . Definitely a place worth making it a regular"go-to" for quality, beauty, and outstanding service! read more

Monroe's Crossing - Breathtaking view from the patio overlooking Hudson lake. - New American Near Me - New Carlisle, Indiana

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Very unique venue with a lot of history. Owners are great hosts and very friendly. Staff is friendly and on the ball. They have an excellent menu including some tasty fish dinners. Multiple micros on tap. Beer is cold and served right. Mixed drinks and wine. The views of Hudson Lake are outstanding. They also host events such as concerts and local bands. Monroe's Crossing is a real gem and a must try! read more

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On a Sunday night during the winter it is a nice place to visit, very cozy and romantic.

Delicious food and great staff...with the best view of Hudson Lake. The chicken philly sandwich is delish. Great spot for breakfast too.

Monroe's Crossing (some know it as "the old Casino") has been through many reincarnations over the years. It's current reincarnation is both interesting and delightful. Where else can you dine (and drink) overlooking a beautiful lake (Hudson Lake) in a historical building used in the 1930's as a Chicago jazz out-of-town venue? Bid Beiderbecke played the Casino and summered in a nearby house. The stage on which he played is still there in the rear of the Casino's event room (available for everything from wedding receptions to Boy Scout dinners). But, you can dine at the back of the Casino in comfortable booths or small tables (or just sit at the bar). Looking in one direction you'll see the sunset on Hudson Lake; looking in the other direction you will see the wood floored and paneled event room with the Beiderbecke stage. The food features pasta sauces made on the premises (I asked) and pleasant service. Give it a try on the weekend; it's an inexpensive northern Indiana gem! read more

Words can't express how truly great this place is! To start off the owner is absolutely great! The venue itself is hands down the best you can find in the area. I hosted a surprise engagement party for my best friend. Leslie made it so easy and worked with my budget! She was there every step of the way from planning, catering, setting up etc. We did pizza and salads and let me just say everything was spot on perfect and and crazy delicious. The staff was wonderful, helpful and always on top of everything. You can tell the owner and her staff put their hearts and souls into the place making it an unforgettable experience! Thank you for all of your help! You're truly a blessing to the community! read more

Monroe's Crossing - The view is amazing! So happy I chose this venue. It was beyond perfect in every way. - New American Near Me - New Carlisle, Indiana

Very good food. Following covid protocols. Great location with a great view of Hudson lake

Me and my friends came out here after visiting a show in Michigan City. I had no idea about this place, so I was skeptical at first. Their menu isn't big, so it may be hard to find something you like. I broke my own boundaries and got the Chicken Bacon Ranch wrap with loved mashed taters (bacon and cheese) and apple sauce. While waiting for your food, I went about and explored the building, which is pretty large. Not long after I sat back down, me and my pals received our meals. The apple sauce is home made. Not from a can, but actually made in house! That was the nice surprise! The wrap was also very pleasing, as were the mashed potatoes. The bartender is also very pleasant also. With a South Shore depot only a block away, it makes for a good place to stop at if you're a Railfan like mine is. A nice hole in the wall restaurant that I'll definitely be coming back to. read more

Why can't every establishment be this amazing?? Scrumptious breakfast, spectacular lunch, savory dinner specials, affordable drinks, and located on beautiful Hudson lake next to South Shore station. Don't get me started on the lovely locals who welcome everyone to join the par-tay. Live music from local rock stars too! I can only dream of having my wedding here. read more

Went there last night, April 20, for my brothers 50th birthday. We reserved the back room overlooking the lake. Great service, good food. Two servers took care of us and they did a fantastic job. I highly recommend this place if you have something special to celebrate. read more

From great food to great service to great people! Great selection of Craft Beers and Leslie gets it done in the kitchen! A must place to go if you're in the area! read more

Good beer , good food , good people! Thanks Rich and Leslie for making first timers feel at home!! Ken and Julie (South Bend) read more

Definitely not the friendliest owner I have come across. Very rude. Had a great time with the group I was with. But I will not recommend Monroe's Crossing to anyone I know. read more

I was just here for a wedding reception, and was not impressed by the food or the service. If your looking for a local tavern this place qualifies, if your looking for class and courtesy I recommend you choose another location. read more

Really low-key cool place off the beaten path. Great live music, very friendly staff. Great venue right on Hudson Lake. We only had beers so I can't attest to the food but we will definitely be back. read more

First off, the people that work there are super pleasant and willing to please! The food: excellent bacon with blue cheese burger (on a pretzel bun), delicious prime Rib on Fridays, superb frog legs (yum!), pizza from a brick oven is really good (if a certain person makes it super thin, NY style, as I enjoy). Did I mention the drinks? They make a really nice rum punch (and it gives a nice punch because they don't skimp on alcohol!). It's extra special eating on the outside deck (in the summer) overlooking the lake. I truly hope that they can make it through the tough months of winter, because they are the only place in the area that have good food and good service! read more

Fun place to go for a quick bite, we have loved the pizza and petty much everything off the menu. If you are looking for a solid choice for local food this is it. read more

We have gone to many events here. My brother got married here. A close friend had his wake here. Another friend got married here. I voted here a couple times as well! This is a beautiful location, sunsets over looking Hudson Lake. The staff is great. I eat meals here about every other week. They have a bar too, but I don't drink. The event room is very classy and very versatile, great for any number of events. In fact, I am going to rent it soon for my son's Eagle Ceremony. The food is really good too. I have been to events where they catered, not only at Monroe's Crossing, but also out in the community and I assure you, It is phenomenal! read more

"Nice view of the lake. Many local micro beers on tap. Some weekends they have bands, and the facility for seeing the music is awesome. Fish on Friday's." read more

They are open!! Incredible view of Hudson Lake on the water. Restaurant is in one part of the building, bar is in the other part, and there is a huge ballroom with wooden floors that dates back to the early 1900's. Family run and owned restaurant/bar. Very friendly people working very hard. Casey really does a great job!! Thanks for the bubble water Casey!! read more

Rude waitress and horrible food...I will never come back here again. Don't waste your money here people!

Medicine food and service. Nothing special here. Maybe they will get better, but they are off to a slow start.

The owners of this place need to step back and figure out what a beautiful location they have and the opportunities they have available. The food is just mediocre and the service is no good. Unless your into the local drunken bar scene, I would stay away. They are over priced with poor service and no respect for the customer. read more