Interior is loud, uncomfortable seating -- I prefer not to dine while crowded together, sometimes elbow-to-elbow, with absolutely NO intimacy to be had. Â I would like to love Bartlett's, but just can't -- I hate being there due to feeling crowded and the noise level (and loathe haring or seeing a TV when dining out). Â And dining out on their deck, alongside a moderately busy little highway isn't appealing either.
Their menu has grown, thankfully, offering more choices for diners who prefer healthy fare that's not overly salted or fried.  With care, you can remain meat and dairy free if need be, though it's a bit challenging.  Classic Ciabatta contains milk, whereas Flatbread does not.  They could do a killer business with a small Flatbread menu that allows customers to order according to their tastes, building upon Aioli or Pesto bases, adding Grilled Chicken or Salmon, etc... (or I could go down to the corner of Broadway & Rte 12, hit the Rolling Stonebaker, then drive 1/2 mile to the lake and eat  at the lakeside picnic tables).
I go way back with this building, when it was a lounge called The Trophy Room, and then a tavern called Bruno's. Â It's just nice to see something there and thriving, even if I can't stand going in. Â If Bartlett's had been able to get the Pumps on 12 space, that would have been a winner for location, atmosphere, light, parking, and personal space. Â Wish the Red Lantern Inn was still standing and in business. Â Bartlett's would have completely rocked in that location!
Every time I've passed the Bartlett's sign, I wanted to go. Â I mean, how cute is that deer chugging a beer? Â Now, I'm not so sure I should've.
A. Â WHY IS IT SO EXPENSIVE? Â I swear I only got a couple of beers and some appetizers and I walked out of there spending over $50 with tip. Â The hell?
B. Â WHY IS EVERYTHING SO BLAH? Â The 'wings' are way too smoky fried chicken pieces, the chili was just meh, and the fried cheese curds tasted like NOTHING. Â (The grilled cheese bites though? Â Those were BOMB.)
The only thing that Bartlett's has going for it is its beer list. Â It's not crazy impressive, but does boast some quality Midwest craft brews.
Verdict: Â Go for the beer and the grilled cheese and save your money and appetite for something else (somewhere else).
We've eaten here several times on our way out of the city and up to Lake Michigan. It's about an hour outside Chicago, so a great 1/2 way point if you're headed to the New Buffalo/Sawyer/Bridgman area. I've gottten the pot roast 3 times - it's delicoius and great if you're craving a hearty meal. My husband loved the ribs. Overall - we will definitely return!
Review Source:What a fun find while vacationing in the area. Pulled Pork Flatbread Pizza - perfect balance of sweet and savory on chewy, airy bread. Amazing depth of flavor in the shrimp and grits, but the serving size of grits is teeny-tiny, more like a garnish. Yummy sweet potato fries. Hangar steak was well seasoned and cooked perfectly. Great service.
Review Source:Went back with my brother's family to this place. Fish and chips were still good, but not as good as the first time. Other food was quite good. Service was not as good as it could be, but was OK. Â We sat outside which is very nice, except that there is a smell occasionally that comes by that is quite unpleasant.
Review Source:Stopped in for a late lunch and found this place to be pleasant. Â Service was above average as was the food. Â Price is semi-high for the area, but cheap by Chicago standards. Â Decor inside and out is pretty nice. Â It's a bar-restaurant where you can take the family, or pop in for a cocktail or beer.
Nice alternative to some of the tired Michigan City beer and burger joints!
Stopped here to get out of the rain down on the dunes... I wasn't hungry, so ordered a Bloody Mary-the garnish was an olive, sausage slice, pickle, celery and green bean-practically a meal. The rest of my party all LOVED their food and the service was great! Stop here to get cozy and have a lovely meal with friends and family. You won't be disappointed! We plan to come back and take advantage of their outdoor seating which was closed due to the rain. Also, next time I'll come HUNGRY!
Review Source:This place has gotten everything perfectly down. The food is exceptionally good. The beer and wine list is simple and outstanding. The service and atmosphere are prefectly fine, but the focus here is on the food and drink, as it ought to be.
Fried mozzarella appetizers are tasty and come with a superb red wine marinara. Shrimp and chorizo nachos are addictive. Soup here is always on point.
Can we talk about the spinach salad with a goat cheese fritter? It was served with marinated onions, applewood bacon, house made croutons, and a truffled vinegarette. It was actually much better even than it sounds, came in a large portion, and cost only $8.
How about a salad with beets, arugala, gorgonzola, walnuts, mandarin oranges, and balsamic vgrtte? Similarly outstanding.
Burgers are the bomb. The venison chili makes my mouth water just thinking about it. The ribs are world class. Fish is perfect.
Nothing is too costly here, and you'll definitely leave with a stomach filled to the brim with goodness.
Our riding crew stops at Bartlett's on our trips down Highway 12 along the lakeshore. They have about a half-dozen beers on tap at any given time, including some from craft brews; I had Bell's Two Hearted Ale yesterday.
While most of the menu caters to meat eaters, there are vegan options. I split the balsamic grilled vegetables with orzo (on the dinner menu) for an afternoon snack. The pesto sauce gave it a nice depth of flavour. A few months ago they had a grilled veggie wrap on the menu.
Service seemed odd yesterday; the servers were bringing out a drink or two at a time, rather than taking them all on a tray at once. Not a big deal, just strange.
The patio was perfect for the unseasonably warm afternoon.
I've been around from the beginning to see the menu change a couple times. Â Some things have always been on it, yet others have left and re-emerged, however, the specials are where it's at! Â I recently went on "pasta night" and had a sea scallop pasta special and it was the best pasta dish I have ever eaten, bar none. Â Their drinks are innovative to go along with such a varying menu, from pub food to fine dining! Â Whatever it is you are hungry for, Bartlett's will have something for you!
Review Source:I love this place. My husband and I have been coming here since it opened and it has yet to disappoint.  We come in and generally sit at the bar so the bartenders recognize us and even remember our names!  So right away we feel at home.  The drinks are fantastic and the martinis at around $9 are made with top shelf liquor and are larger than normal.  The beer on tap changes and the hubby seems to always find one he like/loves.  The food is amazing as well.  They have specials everyday and some of the days are themed like "Asian Night" so call if you are going or on the fence about going; it has changed our minds several times!!!  The food seems very well crafted  and I believe there is great care in preparing the dishes for ultimate flavor and experience.  This place is very laid back and the atmosphere makes it welcoming for families but even more for couples and groups and even singles!  However, in the spring/summer/fall the outdoor dining is ideal for absolutely everyone!!  Regardless, the bartenders, servers, bussesr, hosts, and chefs will all take great care of you! Â
One complaint....smoking in the bar! Â This place would only get that much better without smoke!!
Love this place. I've been twice, and each time the food was top notch. And, it's a great, casual atmosphere...you can come in and have a really quality meal in a baseball cap and flip flops and be totally comfortable and happy. Most recently I had the steak frites. The molten chocolate cake with ice cream for dessert is fabulous. It's one of those local restaurants that make you really happy to have visited and patronized. I will be back whenever I am in the area.
Review Source:Bartlett's has a cool, dark wood atmosphere with an amazing beer selection. Â The food is outstanding, and unique.
We eat here regularly when the business has visitors. Â It's more "upscale" yet casual for a lot of places in Michigan City. Â
The focus is definitely on meat. Â I think their pork dishes are excellent. Â My favorite thing I think I ever had here was the chicken schnitzel. Â When I lived in Germany as a teen, I would kill a schnitzel, pomme frittes and salat meal. Â It was my favorite; the meat/grease/bread crumbs would make this kind of light gravy and you could drag the french fries through it as a bonus. Â Whenever I found a German restaurant in the states I would look to see if they had a schnitzel. Â Most of the time, it was passable, but never had the qualities that "took me back." Â Folks, I am here to tell you, the chicken schnitzel was the closest thing to anything I had in Germany. Â It was totally awesome! Â Sure, it would've been much better had it been made from baby cow, but I would kill a plate of that chicken schnitzel RIGHT NOW if you put it in front of me.
Recently we went there and they had some kind of "taco tuesday" deal going, but they didn't call it that. Â They serve you up a plate of about 5-6 mini tacos, each one different; could be I even had a lamb or goat taco, but they were all excellent.
The meals on the kids menu are created with just as much care as the regular meals, and they usually provide crayons, so you can definitely take the whole family here.
Just plain awesome, folks.
This place makes you feel like you're on the edges of Cape Cod.
There was a cat friend who came to eat with us. Â We named him/her Daisy.
We came to Bartlett's right after the beach, hazy and hungry. Â
For starters, we shared the crab cakes. Â
These really surprised me and honest to god, came with one of the most unique aiolis I've experienced. Â It was bright white yellow and laden with lemon zest - It was sweet and tart with twinges of bitter lemon peel.
The crab cakes were delectable. Â
We then shared the tilapia tacos. Â These were also a nice light and summery choice. Â One filet of tilapia lay perched on each pan warmed tortilla. Â Atop of the fish was a cabbage slaw.
One thing I despise on fish tacos are any weird sauces of any sort. Â These thankfully had none!
Our tacos were served with homemade potato chips, also delicious.
We would definitely come back here if in the area!
*Hint: For dessert, forgo restaurant options and head south on Highway 12 until you hit a gas station on the right. Â They serve soft-serve ice-cream cones that are just about AMAZING.
Hurray for Bartlett's!  Really hoping to find another place that was as good as the Miller Bakery Cafe in Miller Beach and I've found it. Buried in a quiet little road between Gary and Michigan city you'll find Bartlett's Gourmet Grill. Really old school yet classy little place with lots of oak and smell of smokey bbq meat as you come in. Really decent selection of wine and beer, including local craft beer.  They also offer the some of the old favorites from the Miller Cafe like the corn bread custard and sweet potato fries.  We had both along with a patty melt and andouille  sausage corn dogs and fresh raw oysters.  Absolute best?  The corn dogs. Wow. You have to try these. Best street type food that you can have.  Second would be the patty melt. My wife said that it's the best one she's ever had. Finally, i asked the chef to give me a taste portion of the venison chili (she was happy to do for free) and it was also really good.
For beer, I had the Samuel Smith's Paddy Porter, although I actually asked for the Bell's porter by the way. But the Paddy came thru with rich malt and bold taste that I was looking for. Â Then I finally got my Bell's porter. Damn good. Best porter that I've ever had. Really.
It's really not too far from Chicago and worth a trip. If you are nearby, it's a must. 5 stars for awesome food and beer and I'll forgive the beer mixup.
A country walk must end with a proper meal. Choosing your restaurant is about as important as choosing the trail that gets you there. While we had more room for improvisation with our walk -- Something Kiwi loops, twists and turns through Beverly Shores hilly residential neighborhoods, and puddle jumps through a marshland -- the compass was pointed to Bartlett's as the dinner destination from the start.
At prime dinner hour on a Saturday evening, there was a short wait for a table, which is never really a disappointment for those who enjoy saddling up to the bar. Saddle up we did and saddled up we stayed. For drinks, a meal, and more drinks (over the course of more than 5 hours). A selection of about 8 draft beers was accompanied by a long list of bottled ones. While there was hope for more Indiana brews, the list at least covered the Midwest and didn't just have the obvious choices (312, Oberon, etc.). Bells 10,000 batch was the highlight of the beers.
Crab cakes started the meal. While the cakes themselves weren't the best I've had, the cherry salsa that topped them made the dish. Still, I'd stick with the oysters that followed (and likely double that order) next time. Blue Point oysters: raw. On the side: fresh horseradish, lemon, and a traditional mignonette sauce made untraditional with red wine vinegar instead of white. These crisp flavors will surely be a summer staple when I sprint from shore to (bar)stool. I followed my surf with a traditional turf: steak frites, medium rare. A great cut of meat. Shoestring potatoes. Zero complaints. In lieu of dessert, we sampled W H Harrison, an Indiana whiskey. (Warning: a whiskey neat was likely 3-4 shots.)
While I could end my review of Bartlett's here, I would be leaving out a big part of the experience if I failed to mention the truly charming staff, in particular Kim and Jim, who will be a big draw for our return. Jim, a father-former Chicago urban planner-future English teacher-bartender, had as much zest for stories about the region as he did with his whiskey pour: a lot. Kim, a mother-world traveler-and almost our ride home (Krazy Cab would not receive as many stars as Bartletts in a Yelp review - 'nuff said), was as curious about our lives as we were about hers. A true sweetheart who bestowed us with the gift of two glasses and a beer cozy at the end of the evening. My Bartlett's glass on the shelf is already beckoning me back for another visit.
I have REALLY tried to love this this place - 3 times now. Â I keep returning in the hope that I will find something on the menu that works. Â It never happens. Â The food is VERY spice forward; so if you have a more refined palate you will quickly find yourself in trouble here. Â I'm no fan of bland, but neither am I a fan of overly salty or spicey foods. Â I still remember my encounter with their horribly over-the-top "gourmet meatloaf". Â The garlic was so intense, it overwhelmed the dish. Â The drink menu is, however, reasonably priced and expansive; but as my dinner companion noted as we left, "This would be great food for people who smoke a lot - it might resurrect those dead tastebuds!" Â
With my mouth still afire and salty from the meal just finished, I had to agree.
A cool joint on a lonely stretch of NW Indiana road that might easily be missed by those buzzing by on their way to the Indiana Dunes or the SW Michigan beaches. Halfway between trendy bistro and rustic lakehouse, the vibe seems perfect for this somewhat upscale enclave of NW Indiana. Food is very solid and well-presented. It seems clear that many of the sauces, sides, etc. are house-made and it shows. While the baby backs were tasty and the sauce divine, I was a little disappointed that the ribs didn't taste smoked, the hallmark of true barbecue. Then again, there are plenty of places who bring in the masses with grilled ribs and this is no exception.
The bar area on one side of the restaurant is a nice separate little area for a cocktail or a beer. I consider myself a bit of a beer snob and this place delivers with several selections from local and national craft brews.
Definitely worth a very short detour to try this place out on your next trip between Chicago and SW Michigan.
I've been enjoying Bartlett's for about a year now and this review is long overdue. Â Bartlett's is my ideal restaurant....food & drink quality/service usually found in Chicago with the laid back atmosphere of the Indiana Dunes area. Â It's best described as an upscale road side diner. Â Since the beach is a little over a mile down the road don't be surprised in the summer to see people in swim attire grabbing a bite to eat before heading home. Â
As for the food and drink you'll be hard pressed to find better quality in NW Indiana. Â They have an extensive microbrew beer/wine selection and according to my wife one of the best chocolate martinis in the area. Â In the summer she says the same about their Patron Margarita. Â Â
Their excellent food covers both ends of the spectrum. Â Starting off with simple (easy for me to say!) items like cherry wood smoked hot wings, sweet potato fries, or crab cakes will get you in an excellent state of mind to move onto the entree menu or one of the phenomenal daily specials. Â
My favorite night of the week at Bartlett's is Monday which is "Asian Night". Â I find that they have the best sushi in NWI. Â I know, I know....sushi at a road side diner in the shadow of the Indiana Dunes. Â Trust me, you will not be disappointed. Â
I could go on and on, but I'm trying to keep this review simple. Â Awesome food. Â Phenomenal drink list. Â Fun people. Â My only wish would be that the bar was non-smoking. Â As the dining area is fairly tight it can get smoky if you get a lot of smokers in the bar. Â This is the only reason I'm not giving Bartlett's a 5-star rating.
Every meal I have had at the Bartlett Grill has been delicious. The interior is like the location woodsy and rural. At the most recent visit I was truly impressed with the quality of the calamari and the oyster appetizers. Â The flavor and presentation was excellent. I usually order the special, Sunday's Fish was grilled to perfection and served with tasty veggies.
The place is cozy and welcoming. The service is always friendly.
I've seen this coming home to Michigan City a couple times, but never really paid any attention until a friend recommended it. We went there with a couple friends and absolutely loved the food and atmosphere. Way more hip then any spot you'll see in MC (not that MC doesn't have any gems, but you know what I mean right?). Food was on point especially the sweet potato fries smothered in short rib sauce. I think our whole group was pleasantly surprised with the experience. We'll definitely roll through again. Maybe after an exhausting day of shopping at Lighthouse Place..
Review Source:I joined friends here for a birthday dinner(not mine) a few days ago. I had Shrimp & Grits for dinner, with a Magic Hat #9 to compliment the meal. Drinks went down smooth after that, but the meal wasn't settling well. Service was great, and since the friend with the birthday didn't want the attention, I claimed it was my birthday as well. We both had our free birthday deserts on the house.
**The Crab Cakes here are some of the best that I've ever had.**
The battle wounds I suffered after eating at Bartlett's were totally worth it. A very large group of us arrived at Bartlett's on a Friday night. The place was packed and we did have a slightly long wait while they arranged a table for us, but the staff was polite and friendly. That helped. Â
We were seated in the back section of the restaurant which was nice because it was away from all of the other diners, but a bit annoying as the mosquitoes were able to feast on all of us. And did. A lot. Barlett's may want to invest in some bug repelling candles since there is such limited seating indoors and ample seating outdoors. They are surrounded by trees and close to the lake which is very nice. Still. Citronella candles would have made the evening much more enjoyable.
The waiter was kind enough to split up our checks separately and I know how much our group appreciates that. Also, big thumbs up to the waiter who allowed me to order the Chili Cheese Fries which were only on the lunch menu. Sweet potato fries with venison chili and Fair Oaks Farm cheese curds. Delicious doesn't begin to describe them.
Finding fresh, gourmet and different food isn't easy in Northwest Indiana. And while Bartett's is a bit out of the way and really needs more indoor seating and more parking, it's well worth the visit. No one in our group complained about their food, the service was great and we had a blast together.
If you're taking the scenic route along US 12, DO NOT PASS THIS BY! Â The food is amazing - gourmet americana.
I almost always do soup and salad, because these specials are just too good to pass up. Â Last time we were there, my husband got a hamburger with short ribs on time. Â I snuck a bite of the short ribs. Â They literally melted in my mouth. Â Holy moley!
Outdoor seating is nice, just be sure to catch a seat in the shade at lunchtime. Â They're actively combatting the bugs, so an evening meal al fresco in the woods would be tres romantic.
I love the casual atmosphere, the service staff are friendly and extremely attentive.
Tucked in an unassuming roadside shack on a quiet wooded road, only the parking lot full of cars would indicate to the uninitiated that Bartlett's is NWI's finest new restaurant in years. Â My first meal there was so good, that it was, without a doubt, the best meal I had in 2009 (and there was some pretty stiff competition!).
Bartlett's is the latest restaurant from the well-respected team that gave us the perennially excellent Miller Bakery Cafe. Â Like is predecessors, Bartlett's offers creative and interesting food in a quirky and trendy atmosphere, though the owners made the delightful decision to emphasize the quirky aspects of the place.
The restaurant is very compact, with a lot of tables jammed into a very small dining area. Â The result is one of the noisier dining rooms you'll visit, but it's never too loud. Â The whole place is decorated like a hunting lodge in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, minus the stuffed animals. Â The waiters wear T-shirts that look like they're from a family reunion, adding to the kitsch factor.
The whole ambience is delighful, and a bit disarming, which might just help the menu to consistently exceed expectations. Â The whole menu takes a spin on comfort food by offering a gourmet flair. Â The chili cheese fries (my favorite appetizer) are turned on end by starting with perfectly-cooked sweet potato fries and topping it with hearty venison chili and cheese curds. Â Simply amazing!
The house bloody mary is also good, with just the right amount of spice, and a stick of venison jerky in place of a stalk of celery.
The entrees are quite varied, and each one of them is excellent, with generous portions. Â I was lucky on the night of my first visit to encounter the pasta special, which was a farfalle with spinach and seafood in a Pernod cream sauce. Â I wish it were part of the regular menu, because it was--without a doubt--the best bowl of pasta I have ever had anywhere. Â Even after almost a year, that meal stands out as a truly remarkable experience.
So, if you're in the mood for some quirky gourmet cuisine, and you don't mind dining elbow-to-elbow with the adjacent table, Bartlett's is an experience not to be missed.
Fun, comfortable-yet-gourmet place to stop for lunch or dinner on the way to, or from, Chicago or if you're planning on hiking around Indiana Dunes Lakeshore.
You'll be driving along - seemingly in the middle of nowhere, and then there's Bartlett's. It's a drive off of the regular path, but SO worth it to actually have a memorable meal instead of some fast-food exit-ramp schlock.
Great selection of classic pub/diner dishes with a twist: fresh mozzerella coated with panko and deep-fried with a light, fresh tomato sauce, shoestring fries with truffle salt, Nicoise salad with the tuna perfectly seared, beer-steamed mussels, etc.
I also had a fantastic ceviche' here with blood oranges and fennel - the specials' board actually features interesting and new dishes instead of being the catchall for the cooks to use up items that are about to go off.
Great steaks, sandwiches, tasty cocktails and an extensive beer selection.
I HIGHLY recommend making a stop, the prices are low to moderate depending on if it's lunch/dinner and what you order.
Decor is rustic, woodsy, and comfortable - can be a bit loud if you're hard-of-hearing.
The atmosphere here is really cool, I thought! Â I love the way it's decorated - woodsy, modern. Â The food was pretty good too, even though I got all excited about a pretzel roll that they ended up not having. Â No big deal, though. Â
The drawbacks are that the food is overpriced, and the clientele is primarily annoying - not that the restaurant has any control over the rich, loud Valpo women who go there and think they're cultured. At least, that was my experience both times I went. Â Go back to Panera! Â
I'd return though- if I'm in the area and it's lunchtime and I take earplugs... har har har!
Gastro Pub! I finally get the term.
My husband and I have driven past Bartlett's a hundred times and wondered why no one has opened it. Now we know - it was waiting for the right person to come along and love it and nurture it and serve amazing food!
We stopped for lunch. Mom had the crab cake sandwich ($13). It was served with a side and she choose the shoestring potatoes. The crab cake was huge. The tartar sauce was okay. Shoestring potatos - WOW!!! A fried green tomato accompanied the crab cake and was incredible! Bartlett's serves fried green tomatos as an appetizer and next time we're ordering it! We shared a house salad with blue cheese dressing ($5.50). It was done  well with spring green mix and pine nuts. I had the pasta  special - Penna, with tomatoes, garlic and huge sea scallops ($14). Excellent!
The wine and beer list is extensive. There are several nice wines by the glass at $6 to $7.50. I enjoyed a Malbec for $6. It came in a small carafe and was a large pour.
We asked for the check but made the mistake of asking the waiter to tell us what the desserts were. Got sucked in... and ordered the bourbon walnut pie ($5). It was served a bit too cold but had an nice chocolate-carmel swirl on the plate.
The restaurant is not sophisticated in decor. The woods are mixed in a manner that is odd - oak and walnut and a dark stained... maybe pine?. The ladies room was not terribly pleasant - it could be more upscale with little effort but is not. The outside has an odd looking wooden structure around the door to block the weather.
It would have been nice if the waiter would have pointed out the wine specials when I ordered. The staff was very attentive and the plates and flat wear were upscale.
Bartlett's is an incredible find in the Dunes. I am looking forward to visiting frequently.
Stopped in on Monday after a fun evening with friends who live in the neighbourhood. Every item that came out to our table looked fantastic. I myself enjoyed the Croque Madame (Black forest ham & imported gruyere, bechamel sauce on toasted brioche).
Our service was attentive and on top of things.
My only problem... the Reflective Silver Tables (seriously - energy problem solved) Table Cloth would be appropriate.
I went there last night with a group of three. Â My first impression was not a good one as I had to struggle to identify the hostess or someone who might help me get a table. Â After being told the wait would be 20 minutes, despite the fact that there were a number of empty tables that remained empty, I said sure and put our name on the list. Â
The food was great. Â We had the breadstick trio, and mushroom flatbread both of which were very good. Â The olive dip in the breadstick dish was delicious. Â For entrees we had the mac and cheese (yum!), low-county shrimp (which I didn't try), and steak frites. Â The steak was cooked perfectly.
We didn't try dessert but I'll be back!
I was a fan before I even stepped in because the arrival of Bartlett's means the dining options in Beverly Shores have gone from nothing to something. And after a half a dozen visits I'm glad to say that that something is pretty darn good.
The food is tasty, with especially good crab cakes and a delightful beet salad; and the beer list features some great regional brews. The atmosphere is lively and casual and the decor is tasteful and woodsy.
There is room for improvement, especially with the service which is a tad unfriendly and a little slow, but with the patio open and a screened in room nearly complete there are plenty of reasons to overlook the flaws and enjoy Beverly Shores' "something."
These are the people who brought Gary one thing to be proud of in the last decade besides Hooters Air and the Gary Railcats; I'm talking about the people who brought you Miller Bakery Cafe (see Check Please!) and also Bistro 157 in Valporaiso.  Bless these people for they have sinned.  It has been several years since their latest restaurant opening and the good people of Northern Indiana became restless.  They've been hauling it to Michigan City for their dinners out, some of them actually even gave up and stayed in.  Well, after a lot of repentence they have done the good people of Northern Indiana a Hail Mary with their most recent restaurant - Bartlett's.  Hol-y.  It's been open just  a few months and I kid you not, it's always busy.  Always.  And the season of summer rentals in Saugatuck and Douglas hasn't even begun yet - so the Chicagoans know nothing about Bartlett's.  But they will, soon enough on their more scenic journeys on Route 12.  They'll see the filled parking lot and wonder how they could've missed this one in the past.  Then, my dear Indianny's you are done.  They'll see the beer list, the venison dotted menu, the contemporary lodge decor, and it will all be over.  I should know, I'm one of them. Â
My husband and I visited Bartlett's not too long ago with great excitement for a new place to eat near Chesterton - Dune Acres. Â It's only a short drive and right near the Beverly Shores stop of the South Shore Line. Â Convenient if you know the times for the train - you could stop on your way back from Michigan. Â Anyway - very excited we entered the restaurant and saw that the locals were going to try and teach us who comes first. Â Don't worry, we happily slid past the wait line and sat ourselves in the bar area. Â Service took a while, but they were packed. Â They have a great beer list, including many locals like Bells and Great Lakes, etc - check the website. Â The menu was pretty good looking too - from the corndog sausage appetizers to the mac and cheese - or pulled pork and meatloaf entrees. Â We ate like ravenous pigs. Â Prices were really affordable, and I say really because the waitress forgot to charge us for some of our bill so I figured out on the way home. What a doll. Â
Good for everyone - just have patience - they are super busy now, just wait til summer.
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