LASALLE GRILL SOUTH BEND

Mark McDonnell created this culinary treasure in 1991, demanding that the highest standards were attained for food and service. Today, Lasalle Grill delivers guests delectable meals and impeccable service. The Lasalle staff sources the highest quality, freshest, local ingredients, allowing their chefs’ culinary creativity to shine. Experience the pleasure of delicious, subtle surprises and impeccable attention to detail. They have received the AAA Four Diamond Award for 27 consecutive years and the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence every year since 2006.

WHAT MAKES THEM SPECIAL:
Creativity in Plate Presentation
Award-Winning Wine List
Chef's Degustation Dinners
New York Strip Au Poivre
Amish Chicken Breast

ARTISAN ELKHART

Artisan embraces elegant and imaginative Midwestern cuisine, showcasing farm-fresh ingredients to create a classic and utterly approachable menu. Guests can indulge in timeless steakhouse fare, richly flavorful ribeyes, classic side dishes, and house-made desserts paired with strong cocktails and a well-curated wine list. The space features exposed brick, banquettes, hammered copper, and an eclectic music list.

WHAT MAKES THEM SPECIAL:
Their food presentation is always creative. Prepares your tastebuds for excellence
Shrimp Risotto Exceptional. Best Dish on the Menu
The crème brûlée is one of the region's best
The Lamb Belly is outstanding

ROSELILY SOUTH BEND

Roselily invited guests to enjoy locally sourced ingredients that inspire innovative dishes. Combine fanciful, delicious plates with exceptional service and you may be at Roselily. The restaurant's artistic interior is eclectic, warm and inviting. Unlike many upscale restaurants, Roselily provides diners with comfortable seating, which enhances the experience. This relatively young restaurant is already the recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award. Roselily is perhaps the perfect place to unwind and enjoy exceptional cuisine in a friendly, warm atmosphere.

WHAT MAKES THEM SPECIAL:
Interior is Arty and Comfortable
Staff is Exceptional
Award-Winning Variety of Food
Plates are Works of Art when Delivered 

YESTERDAY'S

Yesterday's in Granger is a staple in Michiana. They are voted time and time again as one of the Best Restaurants in Michiana. Their Great Scott Burger has also earned the dubious honor of being voted the Best Burger in 100 Miles! Plus, their award-winning desserts are some of the best in the entire region. However, there is a lot more to Yesterday's than that. Bill & Evonne Corbett (owners) have created a destination where diners can sit back and enjoy amazing food and wonderful cocktails in one of the friendliest, let-your-hair-down restaurants anywhere. Yes, anywhere. 

WHAT MAKES THEM SPECIAL:
They serve only Amish or organic-grown foods
Huge portions(on pretty much everything)
Exceptional cuts of Steaks
Variety of very fresh Seafoods
Consistently perfect Cocktails
Award-Winning Desserts
Friendly, casual Atmosphere

COPPER ROCK STEAKHOUSE NEW BUFFALO

Copper Rock in the Four Winds Casino, New Buffalo, offers, prime 55-day dry-aged steaks, succulent cold water lobster, exceptional appetizers and gourmet desserts. As one of the best restaurants in Michiana, they showcase the region's largest selections of award-winning wines (they've received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 13 years in a row). The atmosphere is surprisingly quiet as it is nicely tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the casino. And the decor is comfortable. Upscale, but you can dress down and still enjoy the fine dining atmosphere and food. 

WHAT MAKES THEM SPECIAL:
Their selection of FREE unique breads and spreads
Steaks aged to perfection
Award-Winning Wine List
Great Lobster and other seafood
Casual atmosphere in an upscale environment

RUTH'S CHRIS GRANGER

We know. It's a chain... but we don't care. It's a locally owned franchise that offers all of the great things that most Ruth's Chris offers across the country. Actually better in many cases. If you're not familiar with Ruths you should get familiar. They have many things that they do exceptionally well. They age their steaks, and they have a unique cooking approach, including heating their dishes so the steaks are sizzling when they are brought to your table. Dinners at Ruth's in Granger can typically expect exceptional meals and very good service. Its reputation has helped earn its spot on our Best Restaurants in Michiana list. 

WHAT MAKES THEM SPECIAL:
Very Nice Decor
High-quality, Aged Steaks
Stuffed Chicken Breats (always a hit)
Lobster Voodoo Appetizer 
Ribeye, add the Bleu Cheese Crust 
Carrot Cake (best in the state)

CAPRI ITALIAN RETAURANT

Capri Italian Restaurant in Granger specializes in authentic Italian cuisine, served in a beautiful and relaxing atmosphere. Capri delights guests with truly authentic cuisine, just like they've done for years. Start your experience with calamari, a fresh shrimp cocktail, a chilled seafood salad, or an Insalata Caprese (fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato, olive oil & basil). You can choose from steak, veal, chicken, seafood or pasta for your main entree. This is another casual dining experience in an upscale atmosphere. The dishes are tasty, the service is typically very good.

WHAT MAKES THEM SPECIAL:
Outstanding interior dining room
Great Pastas
Very Nice Meat Dishes
Appetizers are Plentiful and Very Tasty
Outstanding Dining Room Ambience
 

h CHOPHOUSE

h Chophouse is certainly Kalamazoo's favorite fine dining restaurant. This French American restaurant will delight you with its "nearly famous" chef, a totally unique atmosphere, and fantastic cuisine! Wide variety of menu items. Serving Dinner every evening, breakfast and lunch some days. Also available is their Spirits Lounge.

WHAT MAKES THEM SPECIAL:
17 Course Chef's Tasting available
Best Soups in the Midwest
Exceptional cuts of Steaks
Variety of Seafoods
Unique Atmosphere

COPPER ROCK STEAKHOUSE SOUTH BEND

Copper Rock in the Four Winds Casino, South Bend, also made the list of Best Restaurants in Michiana. This Copper Rocl also provides mouth-watering, 55-day dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood, and a nice assortment of appetizers. Copper Rock, South Bend offers a very nice selection of wines and a comfortable, upscale atmosphere and is a great place for special occasions. You should be aware, reservations can sometimes be challenging, so try to plan accordingly.  Upscale, but you can dress down and still enjoy the fine dining atmosphere and food. 

WHAT MAKES THEM SPECIAL:
Their selection of FREE bread and unique spreads served with each meal
Steaks are cooked to perfection
Award-Winning Wine List
Great Menu Selection
Casual atmosphere in an upscale environment

523 TAP & GRILL ELKHART

The 523 Tap & Grill combines bistro fare and an elegant atmosphere in a convenient downtown location. Chef Amador creates and executes a contemporary, Mediterranean-inspired menu accompanying mouth-watering steaks, pasta, and seafood. The 523 Tap & Grill is well-respected in the Elkhart community, and people visit from all over the northern Indiana and Southern Michigan region. They have exceptional appetizers, very fresh seafood (often creative styles), and excellent steak and meat fares. In addition, 523 crafts some very nice cocktails and offers nightly features.

WHAT MAKES THEM SPECIAL:
Very Succulent Steaks, Well Prepared
Nice selection of Fresh Seafood
Excellent Soups and Salads
Very Good Cocktails
Award-Winning Burger

PAPA VINO'S SOUTH BEND

Papa Vino's Italian Kitchen starts customers with a complimentary loaf of warm, fresh-from-the-oven bread served with Papa's Italian Butter Oil: virgin olive oil, Italian herbs, and roasted garlic. As you move on to appetizers, Papa's offers guests a very nice selection of tasty small plates (some not so small).  Here, you can enjoy generous portions of Italian classics like Lasagna and Chicken Parmesan or contemporary favorites, including Tri-Color Tortellini and their signature Sizzlelini. Papa Vino's also offers wine by the glass or bottle. a nice selection of cocktails from their bar and some pretty darn good desserts."

WHAT MAKES THEM SPECIAL:
Their Papa Salad is extremely popular (because it's very good)
They offer warm bread and garlic oil to guests FREE
Their cocktails are unusually good for a franchise restaurant
Sizelini is unique and very tasty

CHUBBY TROUT ELKHART

Nestled in a historic original barn in the heart of the hotel zone, serving fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, prime rib, and sushi. It’s where the travelers and locals meet. The steaks are very good. However, it's the nice selection of fresh sushi and the seafood dishes which earn Chubby Trout a spot on our Best Restaurants in Michiana List! Also, don't be afraid to try their handhelds, which are also very tasty, especially the Crunchy Grouper!

WHAT MAKES THEM SPECIAL:
Nice selection of very Fresh Sushi
Smoked Prime Rib, Very Popular
Lake Perch and Their Chubby Trout!
Good Menu Selection
Nice Casual Atmosphere