Charming local dive. So good. We split order of onion rings that were perfect. Served with marina…read morewhich was unexpected but very good. Split the chicken vesuvio sandwich which was so flavorful and the roll was fresh and perfect, comes with fries. Everything was hot and fresh. The owner was very sweet and spent time greeting and chatting with everyone. It's small but mighty!

My husband has lived in the area for a few years now and I just recently moved to the area…read more He wanted fish but from a fast food place and I prefer a sit down to eat. Well, I came to Yelp and Frankie V's popped up. Crazy thing, we do our grocery shopping across the street from Frankie V's! So we had passed it many times. We were warmly greeted by the bartender Natalie. She was awesome! It was full at the bar, Sunday Night Football so totally understandable. We sat in the booth. The booth was comfy and cozy. It's a cool spot, total "Cheers" vibe. We had our mind on fish sandwiches but the unassuming owner, Martina came by and greeted us. Then she gave us the rundown on what was the best items. EVERYTHING here is homemade, made from scratch! Loved that! She sold us on the special, 8pc chicken (the whole chicken), fries and an XL 1-topping pizza for $39.00. Well we got it and boy that was THEE BEST fried chicken I have had in YEARS. I mean YEARS! Literally fresh and dripping hot juices everywhere! It was seasoned to perfection! So good! The pizza was INCREDIBLE! It was a great crust and the flavor was amazing! The fries were good! Home cut, I could tell! We delighted in our meal! We look forward to returning soon and trying the fish!

Basically walked in and out. It smelled terrible as soon as we walked in…read more The bartender told us kitchen was closed on a Saturday afternoon. On day of visit they only offered 2 of their beers on draft. We walked out without ordering anything. Disappointing as we made a detour here on our way home from the beach.

Stopped in on a Saturday afternoon with a few coworkers. We were the only people in the place,…read morewhich should've been the first red flag. They had four beers listed, all niche styles that wouldn't appeal to most were 86'd, so basically, a brewery with two beer. The menu was small, generic bar food with zero creativity, and even then, four items weren't available. No real options, so we went with burgers and their so-called cheese curds. The burgers were way overcooked and dry, barely seasoned (just pepper), and honestly hard to eat. The "cheese curds" were just cubes of cheddar cut from a block. Not even trying. Service was a 3/10 at best. Feels like they'll be out of business soon. Won't be back.

Rain delay? Breakfast adventure…read more Our baseball tournament got delayed bright and early thanks to Mother Nature, so instead of sitting around waiting, we did what any reasonable group would do, we went looking for food. Of course, I pulled up Yelp (because Yelp never lets me down) and it led us right down the road to Sunrise Cafe. I'm actually mad at myself for forgetting to take pictures because everything looked so good that I skipped photographer mode and went straight into eating mode. There were seven of us, and we covered just about the whole menu, Denver omelets, French toast, over-easy and sunny-side-up eggs, chopped beef with eggs, and more. Not a single complaint at the table. Everything came out hot, fresh, and absolutely delicious. The staff was incredibly friendly, the atmosphere was welcoming, and it had that family-friendly hometown feel that makes you want to come back. If you find yourself in the area looking for breakfast, do yourself a favor and stop in. Rain delay or not, this place was a home run.

I would NEVER step foot in here ever again!…read more On my very first visit, I was seated in the narrow room to the left where there was a row of booths on both sides in this long dining room. The male manager seated me and there I sat and sat and sat. Yes, the room was full with waitresses going back and forth, NOT one said hello, we'll be right with you, acknowledging that I was alive. After 10 minutes, I grabbed a male manager and said nobody is waiting on me. He gave me a cup of coffee and he went straight back into the kitchen and spoke with a cook about getting me a server. After waiting another 15 minutes, while waitresses were all around me, yet not one stopped to find out what I wanted to eat. After looking at their tired, dirty and late menu for far too many times. I got up and went up to pay for my lone cup of coffee. A male employee minding the desk, ran up to the register as if I was going to skip out on paying for the $3.50 cup of coffee. I told him I was sitting here for over 25 minutes and nobody bothered to wait on me. We're very busy! Try that excuse on someone else, that's bullshit! A well trained waitress would greet you properly and say something to you, not ignore you. I was dressed properly. What he should have done for my inconvenience was comp me the cup of coffee! I wasn't looking for anything for free but a good business person would have comped the coffee. I would NEVER step foot in this place ever again!

Stopped here in my old neighborhood on our way home from south Chicago. We were hungry and I was…read morevery happy to see they were still around ! It's been over an hour and I'm now waiting in the car on a not so busy Tuesday night, for my husband to wait for our food, still...... it was pierogi, a sandwich and coleslaw. Not even a well done porterhouse takes this long . Not only that, the staff did not apologize, did not offer something for waiting an hour (not since our arrival, but since we ordered food). Don't come here in a hurry. We won't be back . A nice tip, pierogi shouldn't take an hour or look like they been swimming in a deep fryer that hasn't been cleaned for a month. Also put your fried foods in paper bags instead of styrofoam wrapped in cellophane to keep the oil spill from leaking out ! It Keeps things crisp, costs less, and is better for the environment.

Fabulous corner tavern and restaurant in charming Whiting, Indiana. This establishment has a great…read moreneighborhood feel with lots of life and character that is a welcome experience to all the cookie cutter new additions out there that just don't reach this level of originality. No matter who you are in life's standing, you'll be welcomed at Center Lounge. The food is home cooking at it's best. Don't like to wait long for your food? You can be patient, get a drink and enjoy yourself but don't rush the cook who's working so hard to keep up with demand. The fish frys on all Fridays are exceptional and quite tasty. Potions are generous and prices are reasonable. Be thankful that Center Lounge is there to bring you a memorable good time with friends and family. Celebrate that you have such a great entertainment and a quality bar food spot within your midst. Patronize your local independent businesses! Center Lounge is highly recommended!

This is an eatery in the small food court area of the Horseshoe Casino. We dropped by here for a…read morequick bite before hitting the poker room. I had an Italian beef for $12.99 and my BIL had their chicken al pastor tacos also for $12.99. My Italian beef was edible and ok but my BIL did not like his chicken tacos which were dried out and bland. Oh well, it's a casino food court with casino prices.

I can't believe my phone was dead and I couldn't get a pic of this deliciousness! I came in here…read morestarving! I saw a guy walking around eating what appeared 2 be a huge ass dbl patty something and it looked great! So after I gave the bank away I decided to come here to refuel. I ordered the party melt MY WAY. X-well done, add bacon, mustard. It took a good 10-15mins to prepare and that was great because I knew it was being made with love!!!! When I got it, it looked like heaven on TX toast! When it made it to my mouth it was even better!!!! Burger was still juicy & dripping even well done. Bacon was excellently prepared & they weren't stingy! I don't like Horseshoe, but they have a damn good burger on their hands & I may come in just for that alone. Service was good & the place was clean!!!!!

I thoroughly loved this quaint little original cafe with the Key West Florida feel. Great…read morecheeseburgers, crispy seasoned fries, crab cakes and cool drinks are all fabulous. I loved the original interior! Charming, nicely done original spot that made me feel like I was in Key West and not in Indiana is a wonderful fantasy illusion. The owner has a unique story with lots cooking experience. Highly recommended! Make sure to check out this cozy cafe. I loved it!

Came here after spending the day at Wihala beach , this restaurant was featured on the Black…read morefoodies website years ago and I've been wanting to try it ever since . Me and my partner shared the appetizer plate and grilled fish tacos . Both were great and we had two cocktails! The service was great and the food was tasty !

At 1st, I was highly turned off because as a "foodie" I like to see the I inside of a new…read morerestaurant that I've never seen & I like to have a full experience of what the ambiance is and then choose where I'd like to sit but unfortunately the hostess refused my request to see the inside of the restaurant (something I've never experienced before) but after I explained that I'm a foodie & I do reviews & eat out a LOT, she conceded & allowed me to self "tour" the restaurant & sit wherever I wanted. (Exhausting mentally to be quite honest)!!! Ultimately, I chose the sidewalk patio seating area & was able to enjoy a wonderful & quiet evening in a very decent restaurant. My server, Cate was a 1st class waitress & performed her skills perfectly. I even asked her recommendations & she advised the deep dish. I took her advice & loved my pizza experience (thanks Cate, enjoy the $20!) You made it a great experience (other than the introduction with the hostess). I really liked the food, restaurant & overall experience! I wanted to give you guys 5 stars but in good conscience, the hostess ruined it for me so you get 4*'s. Thanks, Glen

Haven't been to Beggars in Whiting in 2-3 years. After reading the poor reviews I guess I'll go…read moreelsewhere. 90% of the reviews are 10-13 years old! Anybody been there recently?

Sam, who manages the banquet hall, stayed in communication with me the entire time until the day of…read morethe event. The night of the event Sam continued to let me know that she had things well in hand. The night was wonderful. My entire family enjoyed it. Thank you to Sam and Mimi the bar tender as well as the other young lady who stayed professional and friendly while serving.

A solid southeast side bar in Chicago. A true neighborhood tavern. Nothing kitschy about this…read moreplace. Unfortunately, when I went in I could not get the frog legs as they were not serving food. May have been something temporary related to the pandemic. This is an excellent stop off if you're coming back from a Notre Dame football game. Just a quick stop off the Skyway (or it's close enough to IN you can get off before the Skyway toll!