If you haven't eaten at Pivot Lounge yet, "HOLD UP!" you're definitely missing out on one of Crown…read morePoint'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.

Great food. Favorite app is stuffed mushrooms and love the fried chicken. They have good specials…read moreand 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.

The seasonal decorations are great this time of year. The food and choice of craft beers are very…read moregood. The food is consistently good. The lobster roll is some of the best anywhere you could go. The staff is friendly and helpful. Other great options are the cauliflower tacos, the tator tots, ahi tuna, and the seasonal specials. Parking can be found within one block away at the post office. Free

Service is always spot on at Tavern and even waiting to be seated well worth the wait! Hostess was…read moresweet and waitress as well! The crispy cauliflower app Never disappoints! I had the cocoa chili pork chops and cooked to perfection by Andrew so full of flavor and cooked perfectly! The Brussel sprouts twisted maple bacon amazing!! We also had the holi macaroni it was also amazing! Love the updated look in the space! Always appreciate the holiday decor so festive! What are you waiting for if you have not tried this place you need too!!

I like this bar a lot, mainly for these reasons…read more 1. No smoking. I appreciate not smelling like an ashtray 2. Mini corn dogs... yes please, chicken strips are yum too 3. $15.00 pitcher of a mixed drink special. Yes... all for me. 4. Cool and friendly bartenders who know their stuff and hustle to get you your drink 5. Great DJ/Karaoke starting at 10 on Fridays and Saturdays with pretty decent singers. even if you think you suck, who cares... get drunk and have fun. 6. Clean. I like a nice clean bar.

This is one of my favorite bars in Crown Point, especially if you're looking to get away from the…read moreteeny-boppers and nightclub-style bars. Very laid back, yet awesome place to hang out. Their drinks are very reasonably priced, great selection, and made well. It's clean inside and they offer typical bar-food till around midnight on the weekends. I personally like the corn nuggets and chicken strips the best; very tasty. The bartenders are friendly and do a great job whether the bar is full or not; Meredith is a fantastic mixologist (she works on Saturday nights), so if you're looking to try something different, all her to make you something special and you will be happily surprised. The bar is non-smoking, which can be a blessing for the non-smokers. I personally do smoke, but have no problem going outside to do so; you can smoke under the covered area near the door which works for me. Overall, I just love the atmosphere of this bar; friendly, comfortable, and a lot of fun without making you feel out of place for being either too old or too young. They also have a couple of pool tables and free shuffleboard, a DJ with karaoke on Fridays and Saturdays starting at 10, and a very diverse crowd. Do yourself a favor and check the place out, cuz it's pretty great.

This review is only for the cocktails. They have a private parking lot and a very small bar. Less…read morethan 10 seats I think. There are probably another 15-20 tables scattered around the place. The drinks were excellent. The espresso martini was the girlfriend's favorite and she had a few. The service was spot on. The music was a tad loud but so were all the people talking. Will definitely come back to try the food and some more cocktails. It is located in the back of a strip mall which is odd but definitely worth the trip.

What a cute, intimate place! I have gone with my significant other and with friends. We always have…read morefun! The food is good and the drinks are even better. The staff is attentive and so welcoming. They are very knowledgeable and offer the best options to our drinks with food.

Excellent everything. Drinks great. Try the lemon drop martini. Food is amazing and presentation is…read moreDevine. Servers were pleasant even though there were tons of people to serve. They kept their cool and continued to serve the masses.

My husband and I were in Crown Point for our daughter's volleyball. We decided to grab a bite…read moreduring one of her breaks. Bedarra Bar was close, we thought why not. We went around 530, and the place was busy. It got super busy as dinner time rolled around. We sat at the bar and the greeted by the bartender. We ordered two drinks and two entrees to share. I had the Reyka and the Shrimp Étouffée (featured special). My husband ordered the Bedarra Old Fashioned and the Southern Fried Chicken. Our drinks were phenomenal. The presentation of mine was not what I expected. Loved the aesthetics! The Shrimp Étouffée was not one of our favorites. Shrimp was cooked to perfection but the rice and sauce ok, it was bland. The southern fried chicken was really good. It was flavorful and juicy. Definitely coming back when our daughter plays out there again. Nice place to grab a drink and a quick bite.

Went here on a Friday night around 9ish. It wasn't too crowded. Everyone was sitting at the bar. My…read moreguy and I ordered drinks. We both had a Hennessy margarita. I asked for double shots in mine and his was regular. They both tasted the same. My guy isn't a complainer so I never found out if she made them the same or what. Anyway, our bartender/ waitress was very nice and very pretty! I loved the music choices. After the margaritas, we ordered food ( chicken and fish) and 2 beers. Food was well seasoned and tasty. We played pool, ate, danced a little and had a great time overall. We left around 11pm and the crowd was picking up some. I'll definitely check them out again.. maybe try the hookah next time. Give them a try!!

Save you money. We went in for the hookah, which was a vape machine- horrible. The chicken was…read moresalty and seasoned with too much mustard. The high-priced drinks were watered down, and of course, the management was not concerned at all.. Do not waste your money like I did; go elsewhere

Best bar in downtown Crown Point for the night life scene. Retro feel with an amazing pop-up…read morekitchen called The Traveler that's there Wednesday thru Saturday nights, open until 1am on the weekdays and 2am weekends. They are a real hidden gem for foodies in Northwest Indiana, it's not your typical bar food. Their birria tacos and smash burgers are amazing, and they started having smoked wings on the menu that are so good. They also make their own biscuits and gravy. The quality isn't something you'd expect from the nightlife scene, it's the best kept secret in the CP Square right now.

The worst bar in town, my buddy and I walked in 45 mins before last call and they literally threw…read moreus out without any explanation. Officially lost our business so unless you feel like taking the risk of getting kicked out do not go here there are better bars less than 5 mins away.

Looking for an awesome night with friends? Look no further. I've been a regular at this…read moreestablishment for ~4 years, and I can honestly say this is one of the most entertaining hookah establishments in the area. From the lighting, music, and staff especially. Super friendly, and chill vibes all around, as well as affordable and variety. Hands down my favorite cafe, and staff! #Friends Try the Blue Mist with Mint flavor!

Love coming here to chill with the boys. They recently renovated the place up! They always got the…read moremain sport events showing. This place looking a lot better! I would definitely recommend checking them out! Great chill atmosphere!

I love this place all around! It is so yummy and delicious, I love this service and food was…read moreperfect all around 5 stars

Really like this local hole in the wall…read more Not great but one of the best spots in town. Chicken, pizza, are my favorites from here. The folks are friendly. Worth trying.

Always a great selection, food is spot on, wings are delicious, drinks are always tasty and ice…read morecold. One of the nice things is, you can bring kids to the restaurant side for dinner so you don't have to exclude half the family just to go eat. If you haven't tried it, definitely add it to your list of places to go.

Very good Serbian food. Cevaps and pljeskavica are delicious. Serbian bean soup is fabulous…read more Place is always clean