Location: Elkhart
Top Restaurants in Elkhart
Top Things to do in Elkhart
- 1. Linton's Enchanted Gardens
- 2. RV/MH Hall of Fame and Museum
- 3. Wellfield Botanic Gardens
- 4. Ruthmere Mansion
- 5. The Lerner Theater
- 6. National New York Central Railroad Museum
- 7. Elkhart River, Island Park- Riverwalk
- 8. Midwest Museum of American Art
- 9. Hall of Heroes Super Hero Museum
- 10. Elkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Best American food near Elkhart, Indiana, United States
Find out what American restaurants to try in Elkhart. Elkhart is a lively small city in the heart of rustic Amish country, complimenting the rural charm of northern Indiana with world class shopping and dining, lush green spaces, exciting festivals and events throughout the year. Witness the Amish hard at work in the small villages surrounding the city, or discover vibrant arts and nightlife in the revitalized downtown area. Head to verdant Island Park, where the St. Joseph and Elkhart rivers merge, for an oasis of calm within the city downtown.
Things to do in Elkhart
10. Cock-A-Doodle Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By sassyGramma
Superb onion rings, crispy, mot greasy at all. Toasted bun for my burger, lettuce, onion, pickle. Only negative was lettuce was wet & moistened the bun. Beef burger was well done, 2 napkin necessary. Half & half ice tea & lemonade. Place stayed busy. Carpet needed cleaning but service was attentive. Will return. Hard to find a good burger for my taste. I don't do the major chains.
9. 523 Tap and Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 118 reviews
Bistro fare with a Mediterranean flair. Perfect for a quiet lunch, evening out, group dinner or a nice nightcap. Delicious martinis, craft and mainstream beers on tap and an extensive wine list help to enhance your dining experience. Allow us to be your P
Reviewed By Kellytoppen
Made reservations for our anniversary. Was super excited to try the new restaurant. Ordered drinks and bruschetta. Drinks were great, bruschetta not so much. I ordered the bull dog pork chop with mashed potatoes. The potatoes were instant my husband got a steak and after 3-4 bites with nothing but grissle, he sent back & gotA burger. The one good thing was the 523 salad. Walked away knowing this place is not going to survive. It has so much potential, but food was awful! Wait staff very slow and not knowledgeable about the menu. Had to keep going to ask.
8. Callahan's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 185 reviews
Reviewed By JoeC7777
We stopped here during a prolonged car trip across northern Indiana. Decor, menu, and general vibe screams â70âs, 80âs. Try to meet server Mary, sheâs a sweetheart. Had a satisfying lunch including chicken noodle soup (4*) and good catfish and chicken salad sandwiches. Serving sizes are large and prices very reasonable. Worth visiting from the Turnpike if youâre moving through the area and ready to refuel.
7. Flippin' Cow
Overall Ratings
4 based on 238 reviews
Reviewed By Frank D
My daughter and I had lunch on a Saturday afternoon. We sat out on the enclosed porch overlooking the lake. It was a nice setting. We ordered an appetizer of onion rings (which showed up with the meal). They were pretty good. I had a Maui Wowie Burger, which I really liked, with tote. My daughter made her own burger, which was on Texas Toast and had fries. I also ordered a root beer, which came in a bottle.My daughter had a sundae and I had cheesecake for dessert. Everything was good. The service also did a good job. Cost was about average. The onion rings where less than I would have expected and the burgers a little more. The desserts were about average cost and maybe a little on the small side. While not the best meal I ever had, it was a good lunch and I'd go back again.
6. Heinnies
Overall Ratings
4 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By Joe K
Heinnies is nothing fancy, but if truly want an excellent steak at a reasonable price, hereâs the place. Sister restaurants include Stacys, in Edwardsburg, MI and Maxiâs in South Bend. All share the same reputation as delivering excellent steaks at reasonable prices.
5. Texas Roadhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 261 reviews
Texas Roadhouse is a steak restaurant providing legendary food with legendary service. Texas Roadhouse specializes in hand-cut steaks, fresh-baked bread, fall-off-the-bone-ribs, and made-from-scratch sides. We also serve ice cold beer and legendary margar
Reviewed By JohnAnnColumbia_MD
Three of us had dinner at the Texas Roadhouse, Elkhart, IN on 28 June 2019. The Rattlesnake Bites appetizer ($5.95), fried cheese ball with very small jalapeño bits, came off as a disappointing jalapeño flavored cheese ball. The side salad with Blue Cheese dressing lacked a robust flavor and the croutons where very light and dry. The Filet Medallions ($18.99) topped with peppercorn sauce were noticeably more tasty than the Dallas Fillet ($17.99). The sirloin and ribs ($17.99) was very good. The Yuengling beers ($4.75) were ample in size. We liked the fact that they have A1 Steak sauce. We paid $84.27 before tip for three people. Service was OK and the dining room was noisy as usual for TRH. Be aware that options mentioned by your server may cost you extra.Did this review earn your "Thankful" vote?
4. The Vine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 98 reviews
The Vine is a warm and welcoming venue right in the heart of downtown Elkhart. Elkhart Natives Jeanne and Tom Kern took over operations November 1, 2016 and are breathing new life into this establishment. They hired Executive Chef Brian Caplinger from Por
Reviewed By genalisa
We had a business dinner here a couple of nights ago. We used the private back room, which is small but great if you want just a little privacy. It would probably seat 10 or maybe 12 people at the most. The restaurant has a great, diverse menu with something for everyone as well as yummy desserts. They have a pretty good wine list as well. We had pre-dinner drinks out on the patio, which is nice since there are so few places to eat outside in our area. This is just a great restaurant overall. My girlfriends and I also enjoy lunch here quite frequently. Gena, Thanks for taking the time to review. It was nice that you could start on the patio that evening. The Vault is a popular room, but it does not hold more than 9. Do remember to try the Barolo next time!
3. Chubby Trout
Overall Ratings
4 based on 415 reviews
Upscale food but casual atmosphere located in the middle of the motels off 80/90 toll road. From hand pattied burgers to black angus sirloin and filet mignon. Walleye, lake perch, blue gill and salmon to a full sushi bar! 20 beers on tap specializing in l
Reviewed By 915williamp
Nice comfortable place to eat, waitress, Destiny, was great and a lot of fun. We were seated right away. We started with the appetizer Crab Pepper Bisque was fantastic - we shared amongst the 4 of us at the table... though I would have been glad to finish it all by myself if I wouldn't have looked like a pig. For dinner I have the restaurant namesake The Chubby Trout. Cannot begin to describe to you how great it tasted. The sauce MMM! Tried to get the recipe but it was a company secret (shucks). Wonderful. Everyone in our dinner party just loved their main course. Then to finish up we all shared one piece of the chocolate cake... definitely enough for four. Worth another MMM! We will positively be back to try more of their dishes.
2. Iechyd Da Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4 based on 197 reviews
Cozy, but busy brewpub with 75 seats and 10 rotating taps. Fresh menu of mostly pizzas that change seasonally. House beer & soda along with guest wine/cider available. Kitchen closes 1 hour before the bar. 21+ only. Must show valid ID.
Reviewed By KrisWisconsinite
Stopped in for a local brew (local blond ale)and ended with some great eats. Menu included a salad of the month which was tasty for April (great job on the chicken thighs and homemade dressing). The pizzas were amazing as well. You order at the bar and pizzas were then delivered to the table.
1. Artisan
Overall Ratings
5 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By Rhonda L
The food is excellent. A fine job of presentation. However portion size is very small compared to the price. I was also very disappointed in the cocktail list. Not enough diverse ingredients. Ambiance is good.Rhonda, Thank you for taking the time to review us! Sorry to hear that we missed the mark with our cocktail list. Our Artisan team is currently hard at work creating our new cocktail list and is sure to include cocktails using egg whites, shrubs, house infused liqueurs, and my favorite mezcal! I would love to invite you back in the weeks to come to try one. Feel free to email at [email protected] with any tasty suggestions!Thank you, Brad Canniff GM
