"A perfect pit stop for pizza, pours, and ridiculous good times"…read more If you're the kind of person who likes pizza so big it threatens to spill over your lap, beer cold enough to make a snowman jealous, and a bar atmosphere that's "rustic chic" -- otherwise known as "dive-bar with a soul" -- then Swells is your joint. Walk in and you're instantly hit with: a dozen TVs showing whatever game, a neon sign letting you know you're not in Kansas (or Chicago), and the unmistakable aroma of something cheesy, savory, and probably sinful. I went for the Detroit-style pizza and wasn't disappointed -- each square slice was like a little piece of heaven on a cardboard platform. The bartenders? Friendly as a farm dog when you show up with the cooler tucked in back of your pickup. Drinks flow quick, conversations are easy, and before you know it you've swapped a few tall tales with locals who've probably been coming in since the 80s (and loving the same 80s-era jukebox hits). The vibe's cozy, no pretense -- just good grub + good company. Yes, the parking lot's about as roomy as a Lincoln continental in a compact-car slot, but that's half the charm -- if everyone else's SUVs are packed in tight, it must mean you found the right place. Bottom line: if you're cruising US-12, or in the mood for cheap drinks, honest food, and a laugh or two -- Swells is the kind of place where you leave with a full belly, a warm buzz, and a grin. I'll definitely be back (and likely announcing it loud enough for the bartender to overhear it over the next game).

Joined friends for dinner and we all ordered our own pizzas. My husband and I ordered the deep…read moredish. Our friend's pizzas came out and ours didn't because it takes longer. They were all done eating and we still didn't have ours. We asked 3 different times when our pizza would be out. Finally the third time they told us they had given our pizza to someone else on a to go order. We had to stop and get fast food on our way home. Such a big disappointment!

Went for a jazz trio and enjoyed a nice cocktail and a game of pool. Nice spot. Parking could use…read morebetter signage.

Went to see Marty big Dog Mercer play. What a cool place to visit, have some good drinks, and…read morerelax.

Rachel was fantastic with a great attitude and cheerful personality. She recommended signature…read morecocktails and took group pictures for us. Perfect destination for a Michigan City sunset.

The food was incredible and the service was fast and accurate . The ambiance was immaculate and the…read moreview was absolutely amazing. Definitely recommend.

Stopped in for lunch and ponied up to the bar. Our bartender was super friendly and hustling as she…read morewas waiting tables as well. Beers were cold and priced right. But the real star of the show was the food! The turkey sliders had a smoked turkey that was delicious and frankly, unexpected from a "dive bar" type place. Will certainly be back to try other menu items and enjoy the fun/neighborhood atmosphere.

The fries were delicious. The mac and cheese was extra cheesy and tasty. There were lots of people…read moreand it was crowded

A super sweet place to stop on our way up to the UP…read more Delicious food, great service, and tasty samples of beer that I got to buy some to go. They even have brunch.. bummer that I'm not gonna be able to go there that day. But another trip will stop in for brunch. They have legit biscuits and gravy. Large and spacious, and great big bar. When driving up look for the parking lot to the left of the building. But if you drive by it just pull into the small driveway on the other side of the building to get back around to it. You can enter both sides. Check out my pictures for brunch.

I really love the food and atmosphere. Had the perch and étouffée today. Both delicious…read more They used to have wine, but not anymore. I don't drink beer. They did have a cocktail list with seltzer, it was ok.

Very good brewery and food. Took the in-laws here while they are in town. Good service but server…read moredid not prebus the table very much, other wise she was very attentive. Ambiance is bar style with loud music which is ok but a bit hard to hear each other. We ordered the bourbon pork sandwich and it was very good but super messy. Wet nap please!? We would like to come back another time and sit outside.

I meet a friend here whenever I am in Michigan City. Our experiences have been consistently good…read morealthough some of our favorite food items have been taken off the menu with the latest new menu. Service has always been excellent and the servers have all been knowledgable about the beers. We usually share a couple of appetizers and the onion rings are always excellent. Fish and chips and macaroni if the day are some of my favorites.

Look everyone, I am not saying this lightly but Knuckleheads by far, has THEE best wings in town!…read moreBig, meaty, well seasoned, and delicious! A group of us ordered some and had a coworker go pick up the order. Deeeelicious! I highly recommend Knuckleheads, not just as a local "watering hole", but they also have amazing wings! Check them out!

This place rocked. If you are in the area it's a must do!!!! The band Zodiac kicked butt. The…read moreplace was packed yet you didn't feel closed in by people sitting by you. It's the perfect atmosphere in Kuckleheads. We just happened to stumble in during a girls weekend and it was a great choice! It was the highlight of the weekend. Thanks Knuckleheads!!

We have driven past the Michigan City exit hundreds of times. Last week we were on our way from…read morelower Michigan to Wisconsin and decided to spend the night in Indiana to avoid a big storm north of Chicago. A man and two women at the motel said they were going to Bartlett's Fish Camp for great sea food. Curious, we found the quaint restaurant near the marina on Lake Michigan. What a find. Great ambiance, great service and a wonderful menu. Sherry loves crab cakes, and said these were the best she ever had. I chose swordfish, which is hard to find in the Midwest. We were both delighted with the experience. Now we have include a stop in Michigan City on our trips to Michigan.

Really hard to find anything negative to say. The drinks are great, the food is next level. We…read morealways sit at the bar and the bartenders are engaging. We had the out of control delicious crab and shrimp bisque. Tried the chicken schnitzel, wow!

This place is awesome! Especially when you need a relaxing break from shopping. Great drinks, nice…read moreatmosphere, nice owner.

It's been on my list of places to check out, not sure if I'll return. I might give them another…read moreshot. The interior and exterior are pretty amazing. HUGE outside dining area. They were short staffed but kept up pretty good. They got our pizza order wrong so that was a bummer. The wrong one they gave us looked delicious. The pizza they finally served us, not so good. The cheese wasn't cooked. They were probably rushing to feed us. They did not have fresh mushrooms, just the can version. They also had their pineapple juice in the pop gun!!!! Who does that?!?! Very disappointing. They did buy us a drink for having to wait. For a place like that let's serve real pineapple juice and fresh mushrooms.

Nice establishment. Good beers, good service, nice atmosphere. Would recommend, would return. We…read morehad a fun time there.