The key to eating out begins with service. And service at Pivot has been on a long slow decline. They keep losing good servers and the staff has expressed failures of management. This comes out in service to customers. The food still is acceptable but the failure to be nice and friendly has made the experience an abject failure. They have lost my confidence and we who go once a week are now done. No more. Consider yourself warned and buyer beware. Lots of good options in Crown Point that will provide good service. There has always been an off odor here but can be overlooked if all else is good. read more

If you haven't eaten at Pivot Lounge yet, "HOLD UP!" you're definitely missing out on one of Crown Point's MOST unexpectedly fantastic dinners. I and a few other family members were invited by my mother and by the time I walked out, I was wondering why this place wasn't packed wall‑to‑wall every night. Let's start with Monday's AYCE perch -- absolutely outstanding. Lightly breaded, perfectly seasoned, and fried just right. It's the kind of perch that makes you rethink every mediocre fish fry your uncle threw that your family tolerated. If you're a perch person, this is your new weekly ritual. Then came the walleye, WATCH OUT NOW, and honestly, my sister wasn't prepared. She said it was flaky, flavorful, and cooked with the kind of herbs & spices she recognized that said, "Yeah, we know exactly what the hell we're doing." "It's the kind of fish that makes you pause mid‑bite and appreciate life for a second." But the real surprise of the night? The bacon, mushroom, and American cheese hamburger -- unforgettable. This thing deserves its own billboard. Juicy, stacked, and unapologetically delicious. Every bite felt like a small celebration. On top of all that, the place is spotless. I mean impressively clean. Floors, tables, bar area -- everything looked like someone had just finished polishing it. You can tell the staff takes pride in the space. And speaking of the space... Yes, the building once housed a gentleman's club. But now? It's so clean, so friendly, and so well‑run that the only thing dancing is your taste buds. The only thing exotic here is how good the food is. Pivot Lounge has officially earned a spot on my "must return" list. Great food, great service, great atmosphere -- and a glow‑up story worthy of its own documentary. read more

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The food was amazing! Probably the best fried perch I've had in years. And the macadamia crushed walleye, no words can describe how good it was!!!! The included wedge salad was quite enjoyable as well. But on the negative side, and I chalk it up to a fluke, but when we walked in, it smelled like sewer. Like an old dirty bathroom. And the service wasn't the best for a Thursday night. There was basically one server and she was working but it took a long time to get things. Well over an hour for two people with no apps and ordered the food with our drinks. Not the best introduction but the food was well worth it. I'll give it another try! read more

Very surprised as to how busy and popular this place was. Started out with soup and the broccoli cheddar was outstanding. The other members of my party said their soups were good. I didn't want to be disappointed in this place so I just ordered a BYO burger. It was cooked well and I ordered medium. Still pretty good. Rest of my party said their entree's were ok. The pork chop had a different flavor we didn't like. Garlic mashed potatoes were just ok. I believe this place has a dish I'll love so I'll try again. Service was very good considering it was busy read more

Outstanding food, great atmosphere, wonderful staff. If you've never been here, try it and I'm sure you'll like it. Highly recommended!

Great experience! This place looks like you would just drive right past it but it's a hidden gem. French onion soup, walleye, and doughnuts! Amazing! Service was great. Friendly and helpful. Great vibe on the inside that doesn't match the outside. Skip the ribs, coleslaw, garlic mashed potatoes. I'll be back for the walleye! read more

seeing this place offered all you can eat crab legs on Thursdays was such a treat, but going and ordering it was a huge disappointment. they tell you it's all you can eat, but it takes 10-15 minutes in between plates and you get barely half a pound on each one. 2/6 plates were complete rubber, inedible crab legs. just a total let down. you're paying $59 for AYCE and they bring you as little as possible. if your tactic is to make people wait, to make them mad so they'll leave, keep it up. read more

Great food. Favorite app is stuffed mushrooms and love the fried chicken. They have good specials and a nice variety on their menu. Been there several times. Good soups daily. Crab legs are good! Only disappointment was there ribs which people rave about. Mine were so tough and my friend had same experience and took hers home on another time to try to cook for more tenderness. I'm going to give it another try and hope for a better outcome. Good service. read more

I order a wedge salad they had bacon bits on one side they put so much salad dressing on it and it looked like brown gravy lettuce had some orange on it and served with no bread or crackers couldn't eat it read more

They wouldn't seat children under 16! Drove 1/2 hour to get there grandsons 8 and 11 along but refused to seat us! We called ahead asked about a table for 5 a heads up here would have been nice we had hungry family then out looking for dinner. BAD business read more

Everything was great-the food was delicious- the service was excellent and the ambience was homey.

Noisy however food good. but couldn't carry on conversation at our table in dining room due to a table of 8 or more adult males drinking and enjoying themselves. Wish they had an area for dinner guests that wasn't right next to the bar group, by our dinner table. Wrecked our dinner. So disappointing. read more

Plentiful great food reasonably priced. Awesome service too. Great for special occasions or anytime.

Great food, great prices, great service! Drinks are pretty good too! The lake perch and crusted walleye are both good choices of you like fish. read more

I've been here several times now and it's always excellent food. Parmesan crusted chicken is my go to meal. However, the ribs, Cajun pasta dish, and walleye are amazing too. I don't eat fish, but my family absolutely loves the walleye and crab legs. I haven't had a bad meal yet. My favorite dessert is the bag of donuts! Service and atmosphere are great too! read more

Delicious walleye! Wait staff friendly and efficient. Prices were reasonable. $5 appetizers for early diners was a nice surprise.

It was ok my food was just average. I did like the ambiance of the bar, so I would come back for that.

Should consider this local restaurant serves the across from Oak Knoll golf course.This establishment offers tasty economical specials allow with a variety standard menu with a full bar. read more

Well I have read so much about this tiny gem of a restaurant and just had to try it. My friend and I were impressed with The Pivot. The decor was warm and casual plus extremely clean. We were seated right away and our server got our drinks right away. She did a find job with letting us know the lunch specials and answering our questions. I had the Rueben sandwich. The corned beef was baked not boiled and very lean. No complaints on this choice. I had the sweet potato side dish which was perfect. Not too sweet and like mashed sweet potatoes. Loved it! My friend ordered the lasagna and her order was huge and she loved it! She love the flavor and her garlic toast was nice and toasty. She ended up taking home a doggy bag and figured she could make 2 meals more at home. The Pivot is highly recommended. I know we will be back. read more

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Excellent food at reasonable prices with attentive & friendly wait staff. What more could you want!

First, and I think this is the most important feedback in a review, we'll be going back. Plain and simple, the food is good. They have a full bar so the drinks are good. Ambience & setting, meh, but I'm more than happy going someplace with good food and moderate design as opposed to a fancy interior and mediocre food. Go for the bar, go for the food, or go for both. Either way you won't be wrong. The food- we had the caprese appetizer and it was tasty. The macadamia encrusted walleye and the coconut shrimp were excellent! The jalapeño cole slaw is cole slaw, adequate but nothing special. The food freshness is spot on. Don't overlook this place as an old or former bar that serves food. I did and they're not. See you there... read more

Excellent food! Big menu. Everything good. Staff very nice. Perch is excellent. Gotta check this place out.

Hidden gem! Finally a restaurant with great food and priced reasonably. Great place to go with a group of friends. Very laid back atmosphere. Their macadamia crusted walleye is fantastic. Ribeye was seasoned and cooked perfectly. Had the cream of chicken vegetable soup and it was also fantastic. My #1 pick in CP for a good meal and cocktails. read more

The next grill is just about the best thing I've ever eaten! Excellent, excellent excellent! read more

Pivot Lounge - Steak mixed grill but I have had the chicken and his excellent as well! Great place. Great prices. Excellent atmosphere. - Lounges Near Me - Crown Point, Indiana

Awesome food and service great place for dinner any day of the week cold brews nice people great food read more

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Did not try this place. I am new to the area and we found this restaurant in the middle of a neighborhood off to the side of the road where you would never expect it. Went there with the hubs and had my son and his wife and kids met us the door. When we went in to eat we found out that no one under 21 was allowed in. So we had to leave. Hopefully my husband and I will be back sometime soon to check the place out. Love the kids at home! read more

Love this place! Great food, service and prices and affordable. The new owners realize did a great job turning this place around. The atmosphere is a vibe. read more

The food was fantastic. Very reasonably priced. Nice atmosphere and good service. Will definitely go back soon!

Wow! Great service, great food, comfortable and spacious booths/tables. Lynette was our server and we couldn't have asked for a better server! She was attentive and made great suggestions. If you haven't given this place a try, go now! We'll be back! read more

The bartender was so nice and accommodating! The food was excellent. I got the lake perch dinner and it was better than any place locally that I have tried. The place is unassuming and you'd never know it's a secret hidden gem with great food and drinks!! read more

This restaurant claims to serve a "lake perch" dinner. What they actually serve is ocean perch. That's false advertising. It's duplicitous.

Slow service, dry over cooked burger that I was looking forward to as I was told they have the best burgers. I will say our server was very friendly. read more

Everything was great. We had a great time. Wasn't too loud or busy when we got there around 5:30. Definitely going back

Great little hidden gem. Great food, drinks and amazing service. Shelby was great and we are already making plans to return.

My friend and I sat at the bar last Tuesday and ordered dirty Tito martinis $9. YummO. Then we ordered the AYCE ribs $23. Double YummO. I was half way thru my 2nd set of ribs but had to take the rest home. I had the leftovers today for lunch. Mmmm‍‍. The bartendress was very efficient and helpful. I highly recommend going there. I GIVE IT 6 STARS. read more

Food and service excellent had to wait but well worth the wait,the staff was professional handled the rush had a great night

While the ambiance is plain, the food here is outstanding. AYCE fish ribs wings an they are really good

Food and service were excellent. Enjoyed our first experience there. Had perch and wings and large salad. Food was hot when served. Didn't have to ask for to go box. Would recommend and will be back to try other items on the menu. Thought prices were good too. read more

Perch was fantastic. Great service and all around an awesome experience. It's definitely a hidden gem .

Had dinner at Pivot last Thursday. With my wife and another couple. Two of our group had the macademia encrusted walleye. They said it was okay. A third member had the perch and liked it alot I had the rueben sandwich. It was the worst sandwich I have ever had. I should have not ordered because it said smoked corned beef. It is not smoked. And it said it was sliced thin. It was not. And it was grizzly and tough and I could not finish it. You really should learn how to cook something the right way before putting it on a menu. Corned beef sandwiches should have thinly sliced meat paper thin. Dont order it. Waste of money. read more