We were in the area for the (in)famous National Road/Route 40 Yard Sales and wanted a cold drink…read moreand something to eat. On entering around 1:30 pm on a Thursday, there were two couples standing at the unattended "please wait to be seated" sign, and I observed about half the tables in the front dining room had guests; the other half were covered with dirty dishes. Not wanting to spend an excessive amount of time, I peeked around the corner and observed two open seats at the small bar, so we took them instead. We had to move a dirty plate and glass over to the end of the bar. After about six minutes of sitting there with no bartender appearing we decided to just get a drink, and go elsewhere later for food. Finally a gal approached us, and it seemed that she was the only staff member on duty for both dining rooms and the bar. She was nice enough, but it was disappointing that she couldn't have just removed the dirty dishes which were six inches from my husband's elbow, not to mention the bar wasn't wiped down. The dishes were still there when we left. We caught her passing through after a while to ask for the tab, which was $7.77. My husband put down a $20 bill and she brought back $12.00. Now I realize some places are in a state of panic hysteria over "penny shortages" but you don't just round UP a guest's tab and certainly not by almost a quarter. Some places give you a discount for cash; this one penalizes you. The decor is nice, rustic and countrified. I don't know how the food is obviously. As we were leaving I noticed the front dining room tables still hadn't been cleared and we were there about 20 minutes.

The Briscuit nachos. What chip is this?! Is is like deep fried Pringles maybe, covered in queso,…read moreand delicious smoked Briscuit. I did without the jalepenos today, wasn't feeling spicy. Don't forget to try the rainbow cake for a sweet surprise. They also do a great job packaging for take out.

Can't tell a book by its cover...I'll admit, I walked around the entire bldg until I found the…read moredoor, a little unsure. Once inside I was warmly welcomed, provided a menu and served a Cold Coors Lite. The food was very good...Pulled Pork Cobb Salad (sm) was fresh and tasty, and there onion rings were terrific, large, crisp. Bartender was friendly and attentive. If you're in the area looking for a place to chill, this is the place.

What a pleasant surprise. Don't let the outside turn you off, the food inside is delicious! My…read morehusband and I were driving back to Lafayette from Fort Wayne and found Harry's from Yelp reviews. I got the breaded tenderloin and fries and it was wonderful! My husband got the breaded hot chicken and onion rings and he really enjoyed his meal. We wish we would have known the specials. They also had Spanish dogs and ribs with two sides. The people next to us got the ribs and they looked and smelled fantastic. Great little dive bar with friendly staff.

Payne's was an unexpected delight. i highly recommend it to anyone looking for well-prepared food…read morein a welcoming environment. Right off the highway but as far from chain or truck stop food as one can get.

For years I have wanted to try Payne's since I have driven by the sign on the interstate so many…read moretimes. So glad I finally did. The restaurant was a lot more kitschy than I was expecting, which I loved. Our waitress had a wonderful energy. She was very knowledgeable about the menu. The menu had several unique items. I ordered a Scottish soda called IRN BRU. I love trying food and drinks from around the world. It tasted like an Orange Crush soda. Our waitress said they were known for their Cauliflower soup. It was cold outside so soup sounded perfect. I also got a pepper jack grilled cheese. The soup came in a huge bowl. The combo of the soup and grilled cheese was very filling. My friends ordered the sticky pudding. I had a bite and it was delicious. I cant believe it's taken me so long to eat here. I throughly enjoyed it and cant wait for my next road trip.

Good food very nice looking place, we had pizza and was very good craft beer was a plus!read more

Brewery #281 This…read moreplace understands me, it get's me, I'm partially convinced they tapped my brain or my metaverse and said "Let's make a place that caters to this guy, Da Gabe aka Mike Honcho" Bad Dad has taken dad jokes and made a brewery. Beers named 'Socks and Sandals, Pull My Finger, I'll Turn this Car Around' and many more. Their tin tacker is of a slightly obese dad in an undersized sleeveless shirt, headband and white New Balance sneakers riding a beer can. Perfection. Genius! While their humor got me in the door, their pizza and beer will get me to come back. I got my standard flight with I'll Turn This Car Around (Hazy IPA), Kiss the Cook (DIPA), Snooze Button (Imperial Stout) and a Tapestry of Obscenity (IPA). All were really great but The Snooze Button was my favorite of the bunch. We also got a couple of pizzas. A Detroit style called Motown with thick pepperoni, hot honey, and basil which was very tasty and a Margherita pizza that was solid. My only issue was they were out of stickers for my man cave wall but that's just all the reason to go back next time I visit my parents in Indiana.

This place is now called the Kokomo Alehouse but is in the same location as was Mulligan's. So…read moresomeone should update the listing as the Kokomo Alehouse is definitely worth finding! Really good food in a friendly and comfortable setting! Service was excellent and the Indiana Craftbrew selections were broad, deep and chilled! Right off the intersection of IN-931 (S. Reed Rd) and IN-22 (E. Markland Ave) just North of the Kokomo Transmission Plant & a couple miles SW of the travel softball Championship Park. Nice patio as well! They have a Facebook Page: Kokomo Alehouse (765) 868-8230 https://g.co/kgs/eWPa1vg https://www.facebook.com/share/KC6a7FwMxNSG3Eqx/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

we went to Alehouse today after seeing their picture of biscuits and gravy and bloody Mary's on FB!…read more Gravy had a great taste and the bloody Mary's were very good! The bartender, Phillip was so nice and friendly as are all the other bartenders they have! Alehouse has become our new fav with the friendly staff and good food, love their pizza! It's a great place to go and feel like you are among a group of friends!

What happened to this once great place? The service is terrible. I sat at the bar to eat and…read morereceived no napkins or silverware to eat with. I was ignored by the bartender until I was almost done eating. Tonight, the service was even worse. Over 10 minutes our sandwiches sat out "order up". I could see the food sitting there. A cook eventually b it out to us. The well done ordered burger was rare. It is so sad how far this place has crumbled.

This is such a neat place! It was a Saturday evening and they told us there would be a wait, so we…read moreordered drinks from the bar and sat outside while we waited on our table. After only about 15 minutes, our table was ready and we were seated. Our server, Julie, was incredibly attentive and made sure our drinks were full the entire evening. Even with every table filled, our food arrived in a timely manner and was absolutely perfect! I always hesitate to order steak from a restaurant because I know I can be very particular, but the ribeye was cooked perfectly... so tender and full of flavor! The owner was hands on and even brought me a small helping of their broccoli salad to try... they use cranberries instead of raisins and it was delicious! Everything was perfect! We will definitely be back!

Third visit here and 10/10 all three times. Delicious, fresh, and locally sourced meals…read more Great staff. Great cocktails.

Angry Donkey is worth the trip. We make the trek from Indianapolis and always have a great…read moreexperience. Ambiance is classy but casual attire is acceptable. It's a great escape from the chain restaurants. Fresh ingredients and new takes make for a great destination/meal. Service was great - and our waitress was super attentive and efficient in know to check in when needed and not hover. If you haven't already checked it out - hurry up!

Being fans of breweries and brew pubs, and restaurants, we zeroed in on this wonderful slightly…read moreupscale place. It was far from the limited menu and "See here is our brewery equipment" place. Researching their website, we were convinced this was the place to be on our "chasin' racin'" weekend. My companion noticed that the clientele was quite diverse. I noted that also. We both agreed it was a sign of a thriving establishment. Autumn was our server and she was a lot of fun. Conversant, knowledgeable of the menu, and attentive, she was just great. One of my sides was a Caesar Salad. It was copious to the point that I could not finish it when it was appropriately brought out ahead of time. As a diabetic, I am concerned about carbs, but the Alaskan Whitefish grabbed me . While my plate was messy, I peeled off the coating and enjoyed the nice tender fish inside. In Tennessee, corn pudding is different than what they brought me, but it was wonderful. Bread pudding of the day was S'mores. I had my fill, brought home the rest and my family loved it. Local history was abundant. The menu held an article on local history and the lobby had many historic photos of local interest. I took many photos of them for remembrance. Chances are I will never return to Kokomo. But if I do go back. This is where I will dine.

Moms and kids day. Half Moon totally accommodated three generations. Our server apologized because…read moreit was pretty busy for an after lunch before dinner, but she was great. The restaurant is a cross between sports bar and family restaurant, we all real liked the atmosphere and service. Now for our reason for being there: the food. We started with the fried jalapeños and fried green tomatoes. Both were delicious. The tomatoes were heavily breaded and cooked soft. A nice crunch. The dips are house made and delicious. We all loved our meals. Excellent brisket. I brought smoked sausage back for my husband. He said they were great (and didn't share with me). The beer was delicious. Are we returning? A hard yes! Worth the trip.

Such a fun place to hang out! When you walk in they have a pool table and music playing. The walls…read moreare covered in funny signs that we got a kick out of. We ordered the tenderloin and the cowboy burger and they were SO yummy. The drinks were strong and service was friendly. Definitely worth a stop in Waveland!

My husband and I came to the area to do some hiking. I didn't have high hopes for restaurants in…read morethe area as I had done my Yelp research before our trip, so we brought along groceries and planned to cook back at our Airbnb. After one particularly long and tiring hike, we decided to throw caution to the wind and stop in The Waveland Pub for a beer, and maybe a burger. The outside doesn't look like much, but it's actually got a cozy and fun vibe inside. The place was clean and the bartender was friendly and helpful. We got the burger and also decided to split the special of the day - a catfish plate. Wow! Were we ever pleasantly surprised by the food. It may not have been fancy, but it was fast, hot and DELICIOUS! Don't pass this place up! It offers fantastic bar food in a friendly and casual setting. We would def go back if we were ever in the area again!

Bonge's Tavern is what would happen if a world-class kitchen crashed a backyard party in rural…read moreIndiana and everyone decided to keep it that way. The parking lot tailgating before dinner is half the experience. Where else can you sip a drink next to a pickup truck, make friends with complete strangers, and then walk inside to eat a meal that makes you question every life choice that led you to lesser restaurants? The food is absurdly good. The famous Perkinsville Pork deserves its own state holiday. Portions are generous, flavors are bold, and the menu somehow manages to feel both elevated and unapologetically Hoosier. Service was friendly, the atmosphere was chaotic in the best possible way. Everyone having a great time. Come hungry. Come early. Bring a folding chair for the parking lot. Leave wondering why every restaurant isn't this much fun. 10/10. I'd drive past three chain restaurants and a dozen sensible decisions to eat here again. Will be back soon.

Just wow. This place is the definition of a hidden gem. From the overall vibe of the place, to the…read morefood and the service, we were blown away. I can definitely understand why people will tailgate just to get in for dinner. We started off with the meatballs, the pork loin, and the pierogies. The pork loin is a must get, and the other others were delicious as well. For my entrée, I got the pork loin as well because it was so good as an appetizer, and before that I started with the tomato soup, which was also excellent. Addison was our waiter and was extremely attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. We had a party of over 10 people and he handled it flawlessly. If you're in the mood for something out of the city in a little bit of a change of pace, I would highly recommend trying here.