My wife and I spent several days in Valparaiso to both visit her sister and introduce me to the…read moretown where both of them went to college. I had always wanted to go there and am very happy to say that I totally enjoyed the visit. While there, we visited a lot of places and ate most meals out. Ironwood was one of them. Most of you know that I have serious OCD when it comes to craft beer. I like to try new breweries, always rate my suds on Untappd, and rarely drink beers that I have already had, unless there are no other options. So, of course I was going to try the breweries in Valparaiso. This one just happened to be owned by one of my wife's college friends. The brewery is in a nice little building. I'm sure it was probably a home before the remodel. It has ample parking in the back next to a small little patch of woods, probably about the size of a normal backyard. There were birds all over the trees, reminding me that I had made the stupid decision to leave my camera in San Antonio. My eyes immediately fell on the flight boards. They are set up with 9 spaces so that they can easily match the beer to a number, as they had nine choices to choose from. I asked for all nine to be on one, and she let me have them half-filled. I love beer, but never want to feel buzzed, if I plan to drive. In this situation, I just wanted to taste them. I liked all of the beers here. My two favorites were the Triple XXX Belgian Triple and the Cricket IPA. I also really liked Goliath's Demise barleywine. Barleywines in general are not my favorites, usually because they are not fresh. This one was fresh and not cloyingly sweet. My wife, as most of you know, is not a beer drinker- AT ALL. For that reason, we left after I finished the flight and a couple of small glasses of my two favorites. The atmosphere was very cozy. The local patrons who came in were all very friendly. One lady at the bar spoke with us as if we were there with her every day. The owner's husband came in and placed a plate with smoked salmon and crackers on the bar for everyone. And, most notably, there was not a TV in sight! Imagine, a place to cozily sit and converse with fellow beer drinkers without sports blasting in your ears!

Stopped here for a drink the other night. Very cute, small bar that's off the beaten path. The…read morebartender and patrons were very nice. I had the Ruthenia (Imperial Stout), Commodore Porter (Porter), and the Mead. All the drinks were very good and the prices were cheap. There's various of sizes that you could get (3oz to Growler size). Menu changes frequently. Will be back soon!

Walked in and right back out because the cigarette smoke was so thick you could barely see the bar.read more

Great place with a wide selection of beers. Dude upfront has good tips for you to find your…read morefavorite beer/sour if you're indecisive. Overall, this is a good location to grab a beer with a date or catch up with a group of friends. There's a couple large TVs to help distract you in case the conversation hits a low.

Please only come here for beer. They have a good selection and my fiancé really enjoyed all the…read morebeers in his flight. I ordered a cocktail (the birthday drink) and the bartender seemed mad that he had to make it. There is a full bar here and he kept complaining that people shouldn't come to a brewery and order a cocktail. He was a real negative Nancy. Otherwise, the bar was cool, the other patrons were fun to talk to, and the decor was awesome. I also want to note that even though there is an outside patio, this establishment is NOT dog friendly due to a previous incident.

Brewery/taproom located in Chesterton. Parking lot was a little confusing, but then we found the…read moreplace. Bartender/Owner Bill was super friendly and described his current offerings. They have a wide variety of beer available. I usually go for ipas, but they had a refreshing sour that I enjoyed. He also shared with us other breweries/restaurants in the area that he recommends. Pricing is very reasonable. Cute spot to check out if in the area. It's located not too far from the dunes.

The service was great. Our waitress was knowledgeable and gave us great service. I have to say she…read morerecommended the Osso Bucco Tender roasted pork served over romano mashed potatoes and sautéed asparagus. Finished with a pan jus sauce. He was absolutely fantastic. The only recommendation is with the presentation and delivery that they have a plate underneath the primary dish to be able to transfer the asparagus and pork to cut up.

Ordered takeout Ribs and Mahi tacos. I still firmly believe these are the best Ribs in Porter…read moreCounty. The meat text is just right and the sauce is unlike any other!!

Great food!! Only ordered the food to go, never been inside to eat. They have the best grilled…read morechicken sandwich (add cheese and bacon). Had this several times now and it's always great! The fries are good too if they are fresh. Couple of times the fries were hard as a rock and I couldn't eat them, but when they are made correctly, they are really good as well. Definitely my go to place to get food from when in that area.

I really enjoy coming here. I had lunch by myself and was totally comfortable. The staff and…read morepatrons are all very friendly and engaging. Today I had the burger and fries with a Bloody Mary.

One of my most fave liquor stores in the area. They always have exactly what I'm looking for and…read moreare always super nice and helpful. They also carry some pretty unique stuff, so be sure to stop in because they've got something for everyone. I found the Pinaq I was looking for here too and was super excited

Lots of alcohol to choose from here. Friendly staff. They also offer deals on select items.read more

Love the good and the vibe. The drink were expensive and seemed like freezer door cocktails. I'm…read morenot sure if we had a terrible bartender ? They have amazing booze and the drinks did it such a disservice. It's as if they don't know how to serve their really amazing bourbon even in an old fashioned . I'll still go back.

The space is great. The drinks were great. The store was cool and found some good stuff. The food…read morewas mediocre at best. Maybe it was what we ordered but the hot chicken and biscuits was just ok. The breakfast burger was way over done and fell apart as soon as you picked it up. It was a mess and not in a good way. The service was good but we sat at the bar which was nice. Would try again but maybe eat first.

Perch was great but lemon lavender cheesecake left something to be desired. Service was good -…read moretrain was cute.

We were wrapping up several hours of family time nearby at Urban Air and were all very hungry. I…read morelet my fellow yelpers lead the way. The restaurant concept is very unique and perfect for this area to celebrate our rich history of being an industrial region. My kids loved the art replica outside of the building and the elevated model train that goes around the restaurant every 20 minutes. This is definitely a place for savory comfort food that really hits the spot in the Fall or Winter. Our server Treesa was awesome, constantly checking on us and taking great care of our kids. They brought out their mac and cheese really fast before us, which is what we prefer. The beef stroganoff was delicious and so comforting. My husband had the chicken pot pie and I tried a bite of it. Delicious. We also loved the cheese curds. If you're on a diet, keep scrolling. If you're looking for a warm meal in a family friendly atmosphere, this is the place to go. Easy parking in a dedicated lot. Eat local!