Highest-rated Restaurants in Michigan City by Diners

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Highest-rated restaurants in Michigan City by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.

Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Michigan City, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.

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#30. Sugar Bowl

- Rating: 4.0/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 402 US-20 Michigan City, Indiana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, French, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Galveston Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.0/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10 Commerce Sq Michigan City, Indiana
- Categories: Steakhouses, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Farina's Supper Club

- Rating: 4.0/5 (97 reviews)
- Address: 3311 Potttawattomie Trl Michigan City, Indiana
- Categories: Italian, Steakhouses, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Miller Pizza By The Beach

- Rating: 4.0/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1012 North Karwick Road Michigan City, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Knuckleheads Sports Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 204 West Barker Ave. Michigan City, Indiana
- Categories: Sports Bars, American, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. India House Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4323 South Franklin St. Michigan City, Indiana
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Wana Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3515 Franklin St. Michigan City, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Sophia's House of Pancakes

- Rating: 4.0/5 (288 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5250 Franklin St. Michigan City, Indiana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. El Cantarito

- Rating: 4.0/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 336 Dunes Plz Michigan City, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. El Cajete

- Rating: 4.0/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3301C Franklin St. Michigan City, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Lakeshore Coffee & Specialties

- Rating: 4.0/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 444 Wabash St. Michigan City, Indiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Memo's House of Pancakes

- Rating: 4.0/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1714 East US Hwy 20 Michigan City, Indiana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Local Option

- Rating: 4.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 1714 Franklin St. Michigan City, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza, Pubs, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Fiddlehead Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (371 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 422 Franklin St. Michigan City, Indiana
- Categories: New American, Sandwiches, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Schoop's Hamburgers

- Rating: 4.0/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4105 South Franklin St. Michigan City, Indiana
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Ritz Klub Tavern

- Rating: 4.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 124 West 4th St. Michigan City, Indiana
- Categories: American, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Hokkaido Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 725 Franklin St. Michigan City, Indiana
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Mucho Mas!

- Rating: 4.5/5 (205 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 727 Franklin St. Michigan City, Indiana
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Randy's Diner

- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 171 Indiana 212 Michigan City, Indiana
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Cafe Farina

- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 825 Franklin St. Michigan City, Indiana
- Categories: Italian, Cafes, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Cool Runnings

- Rating: 4.5/5 (205 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 501 Center St. Michigan City, Indiana
- Categories: Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Cabo's Ice Cream Shop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 731 Washington St. Michigan City, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Fluid Coffee Roasters

- Rating: 4.5/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 518 Franklin St. Michigan City, Indiana
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Leeds Public House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 401 Franklin St. Michigan City, Indiana
- Categories: Gastropubs, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Scartozzi's Trattoria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 822 North Karwick Road Michigan City, Indiana
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Royale with Cheese

- Rating: 4.5/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 827 Franklin St. Michigan City, Indiana
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Chickpea

- Rating: 4.5/5 (115 reviews)
- Address: 225 West 5th St. Michigan City, Indiana
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Dune Billies Beach Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 201 Center St. Michigan City, Indiana
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Delis
- Read more on Yelp