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Its Patio Season - Lighthouse Restaurant, Cedar Lake, IN

Lighthouse Restaurant

4.6
4.6
1311 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 47 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
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!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (219) 374-9283
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Michael Nelsen
  • 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

  • Hot Cocoa & Pictures with Santa

    Nov 21, 2024 - Dec 15, 2024
    December 1st, 8th, & 15th from 11am - 2pm *Reservations must be made by calling the restaurant directly or emailing Skylar.HuppenthalLyle@WhiteLodging.com* Take a scenic photo in our outdoor Gazebo in front of our Christmas Tree with Santa Claus and enjoy a Festive Meal with Hot Cocoa! 🎅 What does Hot Cocoa and Pictures with Santa entail? For just $20 per child, enjoy: • Kid’s Meal • Delicious Hot Cocoa • Nice List Certificate with Child's Name • Special Treat from Santa • Printed Photo with Santa (One per Family) With any questions, please email Skylar.HuppenthalLyle@WhiteLodging.com
  • 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!
  • Oyster Night

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for our Oyster Features available only on Thursdays!

Offers

  • Happy Hour!

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Thu - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Select Discounted Beer, Wine, Craft Cocktails, & Appetizers! 4pm-6pm Tuesday through Thursday.

  • Hot Cocoa & Pictures with Santa!

    Dec 1, 2024 - Dec 15, 2024
    Bring your family to Lighthouse Restaurant on Sundays this December to meet Santa and have a Festive lunch. Visit us on 12/1, 12/8 and 12/15 from 11am - 2pm to enjoy this opportunity. Call for (219) 374-9283 for your Santa reservation or email Skylar.HuppenthalLyle@WhiteLodging.com Limited seating available. $20 per child includes Kid's Meal, Hot Cocoa, 2024 Nice List Certificate, Special Treat from Santa, and One Printed Photo per family.

What 1,311 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Overall

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Food

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Service

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Ambiance

  • Northwest Indiana

    Great for brunch

  • Northwest Indiana

    Good for groups

  • Northwest Indiana

    Healthy

  • Northwest Indiana

    Neighborhood gem

  • Northwest Indiana

    Great for fine wines

  • Northwest Indiana

    Romantic

  • Northwest Indiana

    Good for special occasions

  • Northwest Indiana

    Lively

  • Northwest Indiana

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lighthouse Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "beautiful views" of Cedar Lake. Known for its "excellent service" and "welcoming atmosphere," it's perfect for special occasions. Enjoy standout dishes like the warm crab dip and lobster bisque. Despite occasional service hiccups, the overall experience is memorable and satisfying.

1,311 Reviews
  1. Cherie

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Four family members from out of state and I had dinner tonight at The Lighthouse Restaurant. The holiday spirit was alive with beautiful and festive decorations and lovely live music. The food was awesome. Four of us had steaks, three filet mignons and one top sirloin. The steaks were totally tender, cooked to perfection, the salads crisp and fresh, potatoes and vegetables tasty and cooked just right, the warm bread and butter delicious and the Grouper which the fifth person in our party had was scrumptious. Our waitress was very pleasant and patient and very attentive and helpful. We had a wonderful dining experience and I cannot wait to get back for another exceptional meal.

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  2. Nancy

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Lighthouse Restaurant ioverlooks beautiful Cedar Lake. The restaurant is especially beautiful during the holidays. The food is very good for its value.

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  3. Nicole

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server couldn’t have been better. Ex eptiknal quality ribeyes, Nice afternoon.

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  4. Niki

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The only positive I can give in its entirety was that the calamari was delicious. My scallops were good, but the risotto harden on the outside. I kept having to mix it up and it got gummy. My husband's steak was cooked to medium rare, but the horseradish topping was just ok and the caramelized onions were stringy and mushy, very little texture to them. His garlic mashed (which was a portion that was over twice the size of the filet) also had a weird outside crust, like the risotto, he said only the inside was edible and ate it like a baked potato, if you don't eat the skin. We ordered my son the kids filet also med rare. It was closer to med well. He ate it b/c he was hungry but it was extremely hard to cut with the butter knife we had. No one was given an actual steak knife. The "warm" chocolate chip cookie was so hard, barely room temp, and the ice cream tasted like it had freezer burn. All in all, as many times as we've gone, this was such a disappointment. I don't think we'll be back, which is sad b/c the calamari really is good with the cherry banana peppers. Oh, the server was just ok. She knew we what we ordered and didn't say anything about the overdone steak and I had to remind her about my green beans side that didn't come out and the lemons I asked for. I couldn't tell you her name.
    Lighthouse RestaurantResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Nikki, I am sorry to hear that your recent experience with us did not meet your expectations. We take pride in the quality of our food and I am dissapointed to learn about the issues you encountered. I am taking steps to correct this going foward. I would love the opprotunity to have you visit us again and provide you with the amazing food and experience you deserve. Please feel free to reach out to me to discuss further. Thank you Dana Hernandez, General Manager

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  5. Kurt

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous night out for Mom and Dad, celebrating Mom’s 77th- Michelle was amazing and made my parents feel special- thank you
    Lighthouse RestaurantResponded on November 10, 2024
    Hello Kurt, Thank you for the wonderful review. We love being a part of the special memories that families make while being here. Happy 77th Birthday to your mother. Dana Hernandez

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  6. kenneth

    Western KY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is one of the best in the area everything is superb
    Lighthouse RestaurantResponded on November 10, 2024
    Hello Kenneth, Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We appreciate your buisness and hope to see you again soon! Dana Hernandez, General Manager

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  7. Tracey

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good! Service and food is definitely worth coming back for.

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  8. Cris

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good experience every time this restaurant it is the best

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  9. Rick

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    had the fried perch it was soggy and no taste what so ever...wife had the half slab ribs they were alright....have to find a new place. Happy hour might help this place nothing special
    Lighthouse RestaurantResponded on November 10, 2024
    Hello Rick, I am sorry to hear about your experience with us. The perch is one of our most popular dishes. I would love for you to come back and give us another chance to make this right. Please feel free to reach out to me anytime. Thank you Dana Hernandez, General Manager 219-374-9283

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Tyler was excellent and our seats at the window overlooking the lake in view of the changing colors of the trees was absolutely tranquil. While we three ladies enjoyed our food, i found it to be a bit on the high side for pasta dishes. We loved the beef bologhnese and chicken marsala

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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 4.6 stars by 1311 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 47 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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 Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–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
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