Great food with a laid back small town vibe in a cozy tavern like pub. Try the tatchos, the pork tenderloin or the famous dam burger. Nice lake front location. read more

We came here for dinner and caught the end of their live music on the patio. The patio is really nice and right on the lake. The service was good, but not outstanding. Just good. The food likewise was good but nothing that'll blow your socks off, at least not what we had. They do have a good beer selection and prices were reasonable. And they allow dogs on the patio, so that's a huge win!! Go and have a drink and look out over the lake. Heck, you can even boat over and tie up on their dock! read more

Hidden Gem!! Burger was awesome and the Brussel sprouts were To die for. Gourmet food and our guests were friendly! read more

The Dam Landing - American Near Me - Rochester, Indiana

Seating with a view! The service was great. I got the PB & J burger and it was delicious. The Brussels sprouts also had the bacon jam on them and they are equally delicious. The tenderloins are huge. Def worth a trip back! read more

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The atmosphere was great and we got seated pretty quickly even though the place was packed. I got the chicken tacos and I would say they were ok. The chicken taste like canned chicken instead pulled chicken. I also got this avocado appetizer and it was really good!! I loved that it was on water and I hope to come back again. read more

The Dam Landing - Chicken - American Near Me - Rochester, Indiana

The pizza is phenomenal! We had the chicken, bacon, ranch. Wow!! And the service was great read more

Eating Lake side is the ultimate way to relax put good food and service it's a win win for an afternoon read more

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This is easily the best restaurant in the area, great food, great service, and a fun time all around!

Fast service. Met two old friends as it was a mid point for all three of us. We visited for almost two hours and never felt rushed.

We had the bacon-3-way burger, bacon-3-way tenderloin & bacon Gouda tenderloin. Meals were good but the burger had way too much jam on it to where it was dripping. I think it was a little overpriced for what we got. We waited quite a while to get our check from the waitress. read more

5 of us had lunch on a Saturday. The menu was limited, a lot of fried stuff. We ordered a 2 tenderloins which were very thin, over cooked and no flavor definitely needed salt at least. Ordered a buffalo chicken wrap the only wrap they had, unfortunately the chicken was very over cooked almost hurt to eat and to top it off they automatically charge a 4% fee to pay with card, just to say thanks for coming. To bad the food wasn't better the place was on a lake which could have made it a great treat. read more

The Dam Landing - Not great Buffalo chicken wrap, don't order tenderloin - American Near Me - Rochester, Indiana

Took my daughter out for her birthday dinner. We walk in at 5:30pm, dinner time. She orders pretzel bites WITH CHEESE. I order totchos and was told they were out so I asked for fries with all the same toppings. I'm told oh weren't not out but we need to warm the cheese. No problem. We sit and wait maybe 10 minutes and the very nice waitress tells us it's taking longer than expected for the cheese to warm and ask my daughter if she wants another dipping sauce. I asked why it wasn't warm because it is dinner time, almost 6pm at this point. She said they ran out and the cheese sauce is frozen. Needless to say we left and went to eat at somewhere more prepared for dinner. Such a disappointment. read more

Food was very good and service was quick. They had TV's with sporting events on as well. Fun environment!

Excellent stop on our way to Michigan. Just off 31 yet right on the water, we enjoyed an excellent late lunch at this fun "beach vibe" spot. With a terrific variety of food, there was something tasty for everyone! And the prices were great! $6 margarita! What? My son and I loaded up on a variety of tasy street tacos with interesting flavor combinations. I loved the shrimp taco and his favorite was the pb&j. Sounds weird but it worked. Our friends both had the burgers and were quite satisfied. The brussel sprouts as a side were out of this world. Yum! In addition to delicious food, we really loved the view. I imagine this is a hopping place in the summer. Great find overall! read more

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Amazing food & views. We stopped here on our drive ex down the 31 and this restaurant is the perfect lakefront location with yummy food, kid friendly & good service! We will definitely be back, I'm excited to try their brunch menu! read more

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Wow - the food is on point. We showed up hungry and left happy. Started with guacamole and house made chips.. delicious and a nice size. I went for the pork tenderloin with a side salad. This is the thin large tenderloin you are looking for! Hubby had wings and said they were excellant. Fyi - they have outdoor picnic tables and an indoor area but no AC just BIG fans- we sat inside and enjoyed the awesome waterfront view read more

The Dam Landing - Guacamole and house made chips - American Near Me - Rochester, Indiana

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So, bacon. Bacon jam. Bacon Brussels sprouts. Double (triple?) bacon burgers. And speaking of triple, they served me my first Triple IPA. Wow. And then there's the view. Watching the ducks play in the water, and snooze on the dock was delightful. We were less impressed with the (grilled) tenderloin, which was a bit dry and under seasoned. We were a couple hours too early for Smoque, which is their BBQ fest every Friday and Saturday evening. Next time! read more

We tried the Dam Landing once. It was a good experience. Quick service, repeated checkins. I had the PB&J burger and enjoyed it. Kids had pizza. Really enjoyed the view of the lake. Will definitely return. read more

The food and service was awesome. The views from the dinning room were spectacular. The staff were very polite and friendly and guided us to other places in the area to visit read more

great experience. sat outside near the lake, good view, good service, and the burger was good. I'll return.

My wife and I came here almost by accident. We were looking for a quick place to grab drinks and some food after doing some shopping with friends in the area, so we dropped in. This is not fine dining, of course, but I think you'll be pleased. The locals started filling-up the indoor seating area shortly after we arrived, so it's obviously a popular place. We mostly had appetizers and drinks, but all four of us in our group had a great time. Service was good - drink refills came quickly. The ambiance is great if you're into the whole lakefront vibe, which we are. If we're ever in this area again, we'll be back. read more

This place was awesome! We met up to do a kid swap and celebrate a birthday. The restaurant overlooks lake Manitou just a few min off 31. The ambiance is very homey and inviting. The floors are worn and the decor reminiscent of a family lake house. There's a big picture window over looking over the lake; can't beat it view! Staff is super warm and friendly like they are saying hey to a regular. Food: kids had some pretzel bites, slathered in cheese, they mowed down with a swiftness. I had the PBJ burger- burger was perfectly cooked and juicy. The bacon jam against the crispy jalapeños was a delightful texture that added an experience to each bite. Hubs had the smoked wings. They were delicious. Apparently this place does BBQ on Friday nights. It will surely be a meet up spot the next time we are passing through. read more

A trip back to Indiana would not be complete without a pork tenderloin. If you aren't from Indiana you just don't get it. While looking for a place to have lunch with a friend The Adam Landing popped up. And we were not disappointed! The sandwiches were great, the cocktails were nice and the service was amazing. read more

The Dam Landing - Pork tenderloin for the win - American Near Me - Rochester, Indiana

Wow, wasn't expecting such an amazing spot on our way north to Michigan. This placed is tucked away on a slice of heaven, with food that'll blow your mind. Sam, the GM, was our bartender and she was awesome. Hit the nail on the head with all recommendations and clearly knows good beer based on the tap list. My husband and I split wings, tacos and chips/salsa. Everything was insanely good and inventive. Bonus, they have several Burn Em beers on tap. This is a must stop joint if in the area or passing through. read more

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Super awesome local bar right on the lake. Food was amazing and we all had our belly's full! The servers were hopping but people just kept pouring in! We are thankful to have found them for dinner tonight! read more

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Very nice and helpful server. Drinks were okay. The view of the lake is nice. The food is meh - options are primarily grease and more grease. My tenderloin was overdone to the point of shoe leather; the server kindly had the kitchen redo it, and the second one was better. read more

Stopped by the Landing for lunch. Interesting location lakeside - rustic decor. It was Taco Tuesday, so I have to go with the special. The cheeseburger and dope chicken tacos were really good - the PBJ no so much - just a little weird on the taste buds. 3 for $10 was a fair deal. Service was a tick slow, but its more a vacation spot than a quick business road lunch. I'll stop again the next time through town. read more

I love the dam landing I especially love that they make it so that when you're having a nice summer day, you can just come over park your boat and get out and get some food. I love that about this because me myself I ride a boat and I can just easily get some food. But if we're talking about the food, it's not really your typical food they serve waffles and chicken tenders, which is a little bit weird but I've tried it before and I like it so that's why I've decided to give this a four-star, and the food is great though, I love the chicken tenders and fries. The service is also great as well. I haven't been here in a while, so I don't know if the ambience is good or not. I don't know if they play music in the background but I am pretty sure they do. read more

It would be practically impossible to not fall in love with The Dam Landing, an indoor/outdoor bar and grill located on Lake Manitou in Rochester, Indiana. In full disclosure, I was in town for a fundraising event and The Dam Landing had donated my meal for the evening and, in fact, ended up offering up a surprise donation to the cause. However, there's no question that neither fact influences my review. I loved this place. The Dam Landing has the look and feel of an old beach house, adjacent boat docks offering the option for local boating residents to float their way into The Dam Landing for one of many of The Dam Landing's special events. The setting itself is rustic, yet stunningly beautiful. There's limited options for accessible parking, yet between their own private spots and an adjacent lot it was never an issue. They have a ramp into their restaurant, most likely not quite ADA compliant yet I had no difficulty with it at all. We arrived on trivia night - the place was bustling and loud and chaotic, yet it was also surprisingly organized and immensely friendly. They offer 16 beers on tap - alternating between micro-brews and domestic favorites, while the menu also tends to be changed up to keep things fresh. The owner, Brett, was clearly familiar to those present and owns other businesses within the Rochester area. I arrived with my support crew for the day being that I was on a trip up the Nickel Plate Trail by wheelchair. We'd given them an idea of when we'd likely arrive and we were seated quite quickly upon our arrival. When a wooden booth opened up closer to the water, there was no hesitation in allowing us to move to enjoy the scenery. The menu consists of shareables, salads, epic burgers, a variety of sandwiches, street tacos, pizzas (after 4pm), and a handful of entrees. I decided to try out their tenderloin sandwich, which is hand-breaded and was incredibly good. The sandwiches come with fries or tots, I chose tots, and I was incredibly happy with the entire meal. Of course, I picked my usual unsweetened iced tea and was pleased to get my always desired refill. Among the meals I enjoyed while on my Tenderness Tour last week, my visit to The Dam Landing was a true highlight. With terrific food, an amazing setting, a terrific crew, and fair pricing this is easily a Rochester, Indiana establishment worth checking out if you're in the area. If you get a chance, sit outside and check out the lovely Lake Manitou. read more

The Dam Landing - American Near Me - Rochester, Indiana

Gourmet Bar Food. Great twist on fried food. Started out with the Tropical Situation- recommended by our waitress. I let our waitress know I wasn't in the mood for anything overly sweet - and she had the perfect suggestion. It was a great mix of flavor with a lemon twist. Perfect. Next we tried the tacos - The CBT & The Dope Chick. I preferred the Dope Chick. Reminded me of authentic chicken tacos from TX with a corn tortilla. The CBT had a bit of spice with the roja sauce and equally tasty. Next was the Bacon Gouda Tenderloin. Hand breaded fried to perfection with melted Gouda and crispy thick bacon. Tater tots were nice and crispy and were not drowned in toppings. Excellent. Wish we would have taken photos. For sure will be back. It may look like a dive bar but give it a chance. Staff was super friendly and excellent food. read more

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Burgers are cooked perfect and went wild ordering the PBJ burger, so glad it was recommended. Loved it. Beer on tap, several good options and went with Yuengling with a hersey add, it was amazing and new. Loved it! Inside has a nice bar area, the dining area is clean with a nice lake view. Super service and can't wait to return. Check hours, off season hours in place in February. read more

The Dam Landing - Yuengling with Hershey's.....oh yeah! - American Near Me - Rochester, Indiana

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This place is a fantastic spot to stop if you are in the area or need a break on your drive north on 31. Friendly staff with a amazing draft list, smoked fried wings and burgers. Reasonable prices and very cool ambiance being right on the water. Worth a small detour to have lunch here's read more

The restaurant is overlooking the lake. We had the bacon jam Brussels and the loaded tots for an appetizier. The Brussels are the best I've ever had. Best cooked and best tasting. The tots were equally as good. They had melted cheese, bacon bits, onions and jalapeños. I got the trio tacos and the others got a pbandj burger and the triple bacon burger. Both burgers were delicious and the tacos were amazing as well. I had the burger taco and the buffalo chicken taco. Both were amazing. read more

We had a lot of fun with the name as we were waiting for our food. Then the food started showing up and it was really good. Then the fried pickles came and they were really different in a great way. Nice work. Good food. Good service. read more

The Dam Landing - Eating on the dam landing. - American Near Me - Rochester, Indiana

With a great view of Lake Manitou, The Dam Landing is a perfect name for this restaurant/bar located next to the dam that was built to flood the area. The outside is a little dingy, but inside, there has been remodeling and it is much nicer there. There is also an outdoor patio for nicer weather days. Parking is on a small gravel area next to the street. There is a hostess stand at the entrance with restrooms to the right and the bar to the left. I was surprised at how large the bar area was. Plenty of room between tables and lots of beer on tap. The inside dining area is rather small and is "L-shaped". We sat at one of the small 2-top tables with a view of the lake. It took awhile for the waitress to arrive, but once she did, the service was more regular. There is a small menu, but it lists items on both sides. I went with the Dam Burger (grilled onions, Pepper Jack and American cheeses) and the Power Slaw side which was surprisingly good with the addition of broccoli and Brussels Sprouts (shaved) and topped with an apple vinaigrette. The burger was quite tasty as the onions became sweet from the grilling. My wife ordered the fish basket (cod) and though the flavor of the breading was good, the breading was a little bit undercooked/soggy. My wife likes her fish sticks with a crisper outside, so she only ate some of the breading. The food had arrived fairly quickly after placing our order and we asked for the check at that time so that we could get back on the road. The waitress did a good job of getting us processed and on our way. Review #3077 read more

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Came here for a small family dinner and discovered a hidden gem. The atmosphere has room for improvement but in no way takes away from the experience. The food was amazing, especially the Bacon Burger with onion rings. The tacos and jerk chicken sandwich are excellent as well. The Bloody Mary, not so much. Its was a bit on the watery side and devoid of any trace of spice. However the food combined with the great service still earns 4 stars! read more

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I stopped by for a quick dinner on an early summer afternoon. With a beautiful day outside, I sat on the deck overlooking Lake Manitou and enjoyed the view. Service was timely and attentive. The food - The Hot Dam Burger and the Brussels Sprouts was outstanding! read more

Love the tacos at The Dam Landing! Our Mother's Day lunch hit the spot. The PBJ theme they have going on with burgers, tenderloins, and tacos is a creative take that I love and the avocado sauce on the Dope Chock taco was zippy and fresh. I give The Dam 4-stars for flavorful tacos that rotate regularly to keep the menu fresh! read more

The Dam Landing - PBJ Taco (bottom) & Dope Chick Taco (top) - American Near Me - Rochester, Indiana

Stopped in here for a quick bite to eat. They had excellent chicken bacon ranch pizza and loaded waffle fries called "not not nachos". The restaurant and bathrooms were clean, and the margaritas were refreshing. The servers were very friendly, and if we are back in the area in the future, we will stop again. Our staff was following Covid precautions which is very helpful for visits to the restaurant. Thank you! read more

Very good service the wings were excellent very nice atmosphere with a view. Price was also fair