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Its Patio Season - Lighthouse Restaurant, Cedar Lake, IN

Lighthouse Restaurant

4.7 (1426)
$50 and over
American
7501 Constitution Ave, Cedar Lake, IN 46303

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for scenic views
Nestled on the shores of cozy Cedar Lake, Lighthouse Restaurant welcomes residents, visitors, and boaters with its beacon of great food, fun, and friends. Surrounded by windows, diners enjoy the scenery of the water while savoring cuisine that is found nowhere else in the region!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Michael Nelsen
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Cedar Lake
  • Cross street
    Located at the end of Constitution Avenue off of Morse Street
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Wine Wednesday

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a fantastic dinner with a view of the lake, featuring a large selection of up to half off select wine bottles every Wednesday!
    Wine Wednesday Photo

Offers

  • Happy Hour!

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Thu - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Available 4pm-6pm Only, No Exceptions. Tuesday through Thursday. MENU $5 Draft Beer $8 Select Wine Glasses: Callaway Chardonnay, Placido Moscato, Callaway Cabernet, Parducci Pinot Noir, Tiziano Chianti $9 Select Cocktails: Pine-Tini, Lighthouse Signature Old Fashioned, Seasonal Moscow Mule, Seasonal Sangrias $10 Select Appetizers: Tomato Basil Bruschetta, Warm Crab Dip, Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Fried Green Tomatoes

What 1,426 people are saying

Lighthouse Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Overall

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Food

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Service

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Ambiance

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Value

  • Northwest Indiana

    Hot spot

  • Northwest Indiana

    Neighborhood gem

  • Northwest Indiana

    Great for fine wines

  • Northwest Indiana

    Romantic

  • Northwest Indiana

    Lively

  • Northwest Indiana

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lighthouse Restaurant, nestled by Cedar Lake, offers "excellent food and service" with a "beautiful view" and "wonderful dining atmosphere." Regular patrons praise its "fantastic ambiance" and "memorable experiences" especially for celebrations. Standout dishes include the macadamia crusted walleye and butter pie. Reservations are recommended for a seamless visit.
1,426 Reviews
  1. Katelynne

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a wonderful experience at Lighthouse Restaurant in Cedar Lake for Mother’s Day! From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel welcomed and well cared for. The food was absolutely delicious, and our server was attentive, kind, and on top of everything. I was especially impressed by their management stopping by our table a few times to check in—it really showed their commitment to great service. This kind of hospitality is rare and appreciated. We’ll definitely be coming back!

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  2. Diana VIP

    Orlando20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing. Delicious. Hard to choose. A wonderful dining experience with excellent service and pretty carnations for all the Moms. Scallops and salmon were cooked perfectly- with delicious sides. Run, don’t walk to enjoy this beautiful restaurant.

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  3. Joe

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been going there for years! Kelly was excellent as our server! Kudos to her! Beautiful view over Cedar Lake for Mother's Day.

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  4. Blake

    Tallahassee4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fantastic choice for Mother’s Day weekend! Seated relatively quickly with a great server and the food and drinks were excellent.

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  5. Roger

    Chicago14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Meeting old friends was a very enjoyable dining experience a bit noisy by the time we left but still a we will return experience.

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  6. Pam

    Indiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and ambiance. Can’t wait to have our next dinner out on the beautiful patio overlooking the lake

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  7. Ainsley VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had such a great team dinner! Sarah, our server was incredible and made the dinner so special! Added surprise was having Angelo playing live music!! Loved it all!

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  8. Sandra

    Las Vegas12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    This is one of my favorite restaurants. I come here often. But my service was nonexistent. The food took forever to come and the waiter completely disappeared. The manager walked around to every table but ours. We had to flag him down. He apologized but offered no conpensation. I had to ask to be compensated. Won’t be back!!!

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  9. Karyn

    Chicago13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There were 5 of us and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals. Meal starts with warm bread that has a crusty exterior and soft interior. So good, it was hard to stop eating. We had shrimp cocktails as appetizers and the shrimp were large and the cocktail sauce had just the right amounts of kick. So many entrees looked so good, it was hard to choose. The macadamia crusted walleye was the big winner. Meals are generously portioned and most come with a choice of 2 sides for which there are many to choose, all of which were great. The wedge salad was a hit. We were celebrating 2 birthdays and each birthday person was given a fancy bowl of amazing ice cream with a candle. Additionally, we ordered the chocolate chip cookie skillet and ice cream, which was so good! In addition to the amazing food, our experience was enhanced by great service from the moment we walked in. Everyone we encountered was very pleasant and efficient. Most of all, our server Toni was the best and totally made our night. She took some special requests in stride and she anticipated our needs. She was very funny and clicked well with us so much so that we wished she could have sat down with us. We left with full bellies, leftovers, and big smiles. Highly recommend and look forward to going back.

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  10. Annette VIP

    Chicago9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Taylor was awesome. Food was delicious. Great service.

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FAQs

Lighthouse Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (219) 374-9283.

Lighthouse Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1426 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Northwest Indiana
  5. Cedar Lake

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Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Lighthouse Restaurant

7501 Constitution Ave, Cedar Lake, IN 46303

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located at the end of Constitution Avenue off of Morse Street
  • Neighborhood
    Cedar Lake
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Nelsen
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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