Summer is quickly slipping away, which means it’s last call for all your favorite summer activities. If you want to send summer off with a bang, what better way than by enjoying scrumptious food by the water? Check out these awesome river and beachfront restaurants for a great summer meal.
- The Channel Marker - Syracuse
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Yelp This riverside restauant is the epitome of summer. From summer-themed cocktails to amazing seafood like lobster cakes, lobster and shrimp fondue, and their award winning burger topped with shrimp, you’ll find an incredible dish that will have you wishing it was summertime year round. Find them at 5793 E Pickwick Rd Syracuse, IN 46567.
- Captain’s Cabin - Angola
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Jay L/Yelp This incredible lakeside restaurant offers a truly impressive dining experience. If it’s seafood you’re after, you won’t be disappointed by the tilapia or the salmon. Their prime rib is also out of this world! Try them out at 3070 W Shady Side Rd, Angola, IN 46703.
- Madison Lighthouse Restaurant - Madison
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M R /Yelp This gorgeous hidden gem has typical pub fare, with a killer view along the Ohio. Enjoy sandwiches like their rib eye, cheese fries, and other bar staples at this riverfront restaurant. Find it at 375 W Vaugn Dr, Madison, IN 47250.
- Bridges Waterside Grille - Angola
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Karen K./Yelp For great seafood and other inventive dishes, along with a great riverside view, Bridges is the place to eat. Enjoy coconut shrimp, lobster bisque, fish tacos, and an array of unique vegetarian items here. Find them at 508 E 2nd St, Michigan City, IN 46360.
- Lighthouse Restaurant - Cedar Lake
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Angi H./Yelp For slightly more upscale dining by the water, visit Lighthouse Restaurant and enjoy a meal on their waterside patio. You’ll find delicious dishes like crab stuffed shrimp, macadamia crusted walleye, and their famous steaks. You’ll find this gorgeous restaurant at 7501 Constitution Ave, Cedar Lake, IN 46303.
- Tiki Time Bar and Grill - Evansville
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Oscar V./Yelp This incredible waterside restaurant in southern Indiana is actually accessible by boat, foot, or car. Enjoy this floating restaurant and their delicious burgers and fish sandwiches at 1801 Waterworks Rd, Evansville, IN 47713.
- Ainsley’s Cafe - Brookville
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Jennifer G./Yelp This local haunt offers an amazing view of the Brookville Lake with your meal. Enjoy tons of seafood favorites like shrimp, calamari, and seafood parm, while you watch the boats take off at the lake. You’ll find this gorgeous retreat at 15179 Old State Rd 101, Liberty, IN 47353.
- Boathouse Restaurant - Winona Lake
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Boathouse Restaurant/Facebook This beloved restaurant is nestled on Winona Lake and offers great menu selections. Try their clam chowder, ahi tuna, fried green tomato BLT, fish tacos, or sweet potato fries. You’ll find them at 700 Park Ave, Winona Lake, Indiana.
What’s your favorite waterfront or beachfront restaurant to eat at in the Hoosier state? For more great restaurants, check out this list.
Yelp
This riverside restauant is the epitome of summer. From summer-themed cocktails to amazing seafood like lobster cakes, lobster and shrimp fondue, and their award winning burger topped with shrimp, you’ll find an incredible dish that will have you wishing it was summertime year round. Find them at 5793 E Pickwick Rd Syracuse, IN 46567.
Grace S./Yelp
Jay L/Yelp
This incredible lakeside restaurant offers a truly impressive dining experience. If it’s seafood you’re after, you won’t be disappointed by the tilapia or the salmon. Their prime rib is also out of this world! Try them out at 3070 W Shady Side Rd, Angola, IN 46703.
Keith A./Yelp
M R /Yelp
This gorgeous hidden gem has typical pub fare, with a killer view along the Ohio. Enjoy sandwiches like their rib eye, cheese fries, and other bar staples at this riverfront restaurant. Find it at 375 W Vaugn Dr, Madison, IN 47250.
Stefani C./Yelp
Karen K./Yelp
For great seafood and other inventive dishes, along with a great riverside view, Bridges is the place to eat. Enjoy coconut shrimp, lobster bisque, fish tacos, and an array of unique vegetarian items here. Find them at 508 E 2nd St, Michigan City, IN 46360.
Tom L./Yelp
Angi H./Yelp
For slightly more upscale dining by the water, visit Lighthouse Restaurant and enjoy a meal on their waterside patio. You’ll find delicious dishes like crab stuffed shrimp, macadamia crusted walleye, and their famous steaks. You’ll find this gorgeous restaurant at 7501 Constitution Ave, Cedar Lake, IN 46303.
Tiki Time/Facebook
Oscar V./Yelp
This incredible waterside restaurant in southern Indiana is actually accessible by boat, foot, or car. Enjoy this floating restaurant and their delicious burgers and fish sandwiches at 1801 Waterworks Rd, Evansville, IN 47713.
Ainsley’s Cafe/Facebook
Jennifer G./Yelp
This local haunt offers an amazing view of the Brookville Lake with your meal. Enjoy tons of seafood favorites like shrimp, calamari, and seafood parm, while you watch the boats take off at the lake. You’ll find this gorgeous retreat at 15179 Old State Rd 101, Liberty, IN 47353.
BoatHouse Restaurant/Facebook
Boathouse Restaurant/Facebook
This beloved restaurant is nestled on Winona Lake and offers great menu selections. Try their clam chowder, ahi tuna, fried green tomato BLT, fish tacos, or sweet potato fries. You’ll find them at 700 Park Ave, Winona Lake, Indiana.
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