Came in here for a quick lunch en route from Denver to New Jersey, it had a great homey feel and the couple was so sweet to us as we were passing through. The salmon burger and the honey glazed chicken sandwich were excellent and so worth veering the 4 minutes off of Route 80 for. Such a nice break from fast food!!!
Review Source:Booyah Timbuktoo's!
This place is beyond welcoming, just about the warmest and most wonderful place to stop by when traveling through the north of Indiana. Stopped here with friends on the way to Chicago and was met with a great atmosphere and a totally wicked sick salmon burger. The salmon was off the chain, yam fries were awesome too! Must stop by you won't regret it, best road side stop of my road trip.
love love love.
A couple of friends and I stopped here for lunch while traveling to Ohio. Â The server took good care of us, and made sure we were in good shape before heading back out on he road! Â Beyond the food, there was an atmosphere in Timbuktoos that made me feel happy and cared about; sort of like visiting a family member that you haven't seen in a while.
Timbuktoo's was a great alternative to the usual highway faire of McDonalds and Taco Bell! Â BRAVO!
We came here late on a Saturday night. Â They kept the place open an hour later for us and some other people who had just been at the Notre Dame football game. Â
I had the Grouper Reuben. Â Nicely toasted, marbled rye. Â Tasted really good. Â The "Yam Chips" were a lot better than the "Chippos" which my friend had. Â
The corn chowder was very nice. Â Pieces of potato and some veggies to go along with the corn. Â
The crab cakes were good as well.
The almond encrusted fish my friend got wasn't that great (he didn't finish it). Â
All in all, the food was good and the atmosphere was log cabin eclectic. The service was good as well. Â It took a while to get our check (because it was late), but our food came out quickly and tasted good.
I would go back.
Stopped off to shop at the outlet stores and searched yelp for a good place to eat. Not many choices out in this small town but Timbuktus came up highly rated so we tried it. The location on yelp and google maps is wrong do your best bet is to call them. They are right across the road from the golf course.
My wife and I had the chicken sandwich and it was fantastic. What a pleasant surprise to get such great food in such an oddball place. Really loved the hand made potato chips and sweet potato chips. A must stop if your in the area
I was disappointed in Timbuktoo's. Â We stopped for a cocktail and the bartender was friendly and helpful. Â The menu looked interesting and they featured the local Statec wines so we decided to return on a Thursday night for dinner.
The atmosphere was casual but when we arrived for dinner, I was surprised to see Formica tops on the booth tables.  Our table had  a cloth but napkins were paper.  Not to sound snotty but this was not a sports bar and based on the menu and prices, I just thought it would be more upscale.  The pseudo theme was hunting lodge but the restaurant decor was a little too slick and modern to carry that off.
I would love to see a no cell phone policy instituted as there was a party of five - Grandma, Mom and three teenagers all texting and sharing loud You Tube vignettes to at their table. Â The waitress or manager should have asked them to cease.
Ignorant patrons aside, the food was a disappointment. I had the wild caught salmon with dill sauce ($17.99). Â It was tasty enough but tepid in temperature. Â It came with a small portion of rice and I chose steamed vegetables as my side. Â The veggies were over cooked and dull. Â Steve had the strip steak ($19..99) and seemed satisfied. Â Both came with bread and salads. Â The salad was okay but also dull.
Service was spotty. Â The place is small and we had to wave our waitress down for any request. Â She had four tables and did not seem to be overworked - just inattentive.
Seriously, did NOT anticipate the quality.... Holy schmoly- salmon burger that ranked right up there with the Ruths Chris' of the world. Chicken strips for the tweenager appeared to be homemade. Â Homemade soups that were fab-u-lous. Â And don't miss the desserts. Â We had a little trouble locating- they're right on the main drag down from the Bates, oh I mean Travelers, hotel. Â
Fremont is not a Mecca, but when traveling on 69 again, I would certainly plan my pitstop around Timbukto!
Finding a place like this is exactly why I love Yelp. Like most Yelpers, I prefer to eat at locally owned restaurants. We never would have found this place if it weren't for Yelp. I wish I was getting paid by Yelp to say these nerdy things.
We stopped for an extremely early dinner on our way back from Chicago, so we were the only people there. Service was prompt, friendly and helpful. The food came out quickly, but not too quickly. The environment was a little funky and eclectic, but I liked it. I think if I lived nearby I would frequent this place.
The loaded baked potato soup was really delicious. I'm not typically a fan of potato soups, so I was really pleased. The salmon burger was OK. Salmon burgers remind me of my childhood and spending time with my dad, so I had high hopes. It wasn't as good as the burgers that my dad made growing up, but the chippos (homemade chips) were delicious.
Being from the middle of nowhere in the Midwest, I know it can be hard to find good, independently owned restaurants. This place is a gem on the trip from Columbus to Chicago. I will definitely be stopping here the next time I make this trek.
We were excited to find a non-chain restaurant with good yelp reviews close to the highway while travelling from Cleveland to Chicago. The problem we had.....which wasn't the restaurant's fault, but will be a legitimate issue for other hungry long distance travellers ... Was that the bridge from the exit ramp (exiting from westbound on the turnpike) over the highway to Timbuktu was completely closed for construction yesterday. We were determined to support a locals place, so we dutifully followed well marked detour signs back to 120.....which probablty took us 12-15 miles in a big loop back. Never did we expect such a long detour! Had we known, we literally could have parked the car and walked over the bridge to Timbuktu. Getiing back on the turnpike after lunch was a snap, the entrance ramp was on the Timbuktu side of the bridge. Anyway, I have no idea how long the bridge will be under construction, but travellers looking for someplace with an easy on and off will want to consider the detour hassle for some period. As for the food, it was very good, but service was thin. Our waitress was cooking and serving and taking checks.....maybe not her fault, but when you are driving to chicagonyou don't appreciate having to go i to the kitchen to find someone to pay for your meal so you can leave. My brother had the salmon pattie sandwich and loved it. My sister-in- law liked her polynesian chicken sandwich but thought it could have used some sauce or something. I had a fish and chips special which was a far cry from McDonalds filet o fish, although not fantastic. Another oddity, we all ordered cups ofnsoup, there were three soups on the menu that day. Some time after we ordered, the waitress appeared and said the soup would be awhile because it was still cold......this was at 1:30 pm.....well into the lunch hour. Huh. Well, our corn chowder was really very good and clearly homemade when it arrived, but we found that odd. So.......I would go back if travelling by there again as long as the bridge was open. Cute place, we just seemed to have a string of weird blips that day.
Review Source:Our family has a small cabin on one of the lakes around this area. Â We rarely go out when in the area and pretty much grill anything we're eating. Â Fortunately, we've found a place that we can go out to if the evening calls for it. Â Timbucktoo's is pretty new. Â The location used to be the herb garden, a great restaurant. Â This was followed up by a horrific cuban restaurant that all but killed this prime location.
Timbucktoo's is slowly bringing patrons back to this restaurant location. Â I went with a friend and we both had the almond crusted walleye. Â The fish was cooked and seasoned perfectly. Â The menu is mostly typical fare, outside of its seafood highlights. Â Everything was done well.
A huge party was finishing up as we were seated. Â The cook must have been overworked during that time slot, but still came out to our table to ask how the food was and answer any questions we had. Â As we discussed where he was sourcing his walleye from and how fortunate he is to be receiving fish with few or small Y-bones, I realzed what a rarity this was for me.
While this is common practice for chefs, perhaps I haven't been patronizing the right establishments. Â
In Chicago, I sometimes look for out-of-the-way places. Â If not there, I'm usually going with friends to an 'in' restaurant. Â The problem is that I chef would kill themselves trying to make small talk with a bunch of people who are convinced they're better cooks than the chef who just prepared their meal. Â Damn hipsters.
It was a real breath of fresh air to speak with the cook as we enjoyed our meal. Â Next time I'm with a group looking for a restaurant when we're at the lake, it's Timbucktoo's to the rescue.,
What a find! Â The Yelp App saves the day again!! Â
We were driving back to Chicago from PA and wanted to avoid boring fast food so we turned to the Yelp App for some lunch guidance. Â Timbucktoo's turned up and we were so psyched that it was right off the highway. Â Little did we know that we had stumbled upon a gem. Â
They have a great beer and wine selections and do wine tastings on the weekend, mostly wines from a local winery. Â There are excellent seafood selections! Â I went with the salmon burger with dill sauce and yam fries. Â YUM. Â I imagine Timbucktoo's is great for dinner. Â
The service and decor also get five stars. Â
If you are anywhere near Freemont, check it out!
I've been coming here when I'm in the area (usually once a year) for the past 17 years. The food is amazing! Everything is fresh and tastes exceptional! Get the warm bacon dressing on your salad, or on the side to dip your fries in. The best thing on the menu are their Salmon Patties. TO DIE FOR!
Review Source:Okay, this place has it all! Â Great food, a really cool atmosphere and plenty of room for seating.
The food: Â I've been here about 4 or 5 times and had something different each time. Â I have been extremely pleased with everything I've ordered! Â The Almond Crusted Walleye is phenomenal! Â And Yam Fries!!! Â Need I say more? Â Alright, I will...they are amazing especially with the sauce that comes with them. Â
The desserts are incredible (try the rhubarb cream pie), and made fresh by the owner's mother (who owned the restaurant before)!
The chef Is one of the best around. Â His dishes aren't overly extravagant, which is nice, because some people go overboard and ruin the food. Â But he doesn't make anything bland either, everything is just right, and simply fantastic! Â Tasty doesn't even describe it!
The atmosphere is too cool! Â The place is actually a log cabin that someone had built a couple of decades ago. Â She sold it and the people who bought it added a pro kitchen and opened up the restaurant. Â There are 3 different dining areas, including an upstairs, and all are very roomy. Â It's usually packed on the weekends (and sometimes through the week, too!) so there might be a small wait, but IF you do, it's WORTH IT!!!
The staff is great! Â Very friendly and very accommodating. Â If you go and you're waitress is a young girl named Karey leave her a good tip; Â she's excellent!
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