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Its Patio Season - Lighthouse Restaurant, Cedar Lake, IN

Lighthouse Restaurant

4.8 (1414)
$50 and over
American
7501 Constitution Ave, Cedar Lake, IN 46303

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighborhood gem
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 - 8:45 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 1,414 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 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 offers exceptional dining with "outstanding" food and "top notch" service. Guests rave about the "beautiful views" of Cedar Lake and the "nautical vibe" of the ambiance. Known for "delicious" steaks and seafood, it's the perfect spot for celebrations and special occasions. The "friendly staff" and "great cocktails" enhance the experience.

1,414 Reviews
  1. Kathy

    Hawaii4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service! Food was fantastic as always (macadamia crusted walleye, coconut shrimp special). We took home a piece of carrot cake to eat later, and it was excellent.

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  2. Kevin

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the grilled salmon which was very good But my husband ordered the surf and turf which the lobster was overcooked They did take care of us and brought him a new serving and gave us a couple desserts on the house

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  3. Shannon

    Indiana5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome as usual! Because it was a busy holiday with others needing seating for larger parties, we were fortunate enough to be the only ones at the bar!! Best bartender ever, Morgan! Food was fantastic as always and the cocktails NEVER disappoint! Thanks a million for making my day! 😉❤️

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  4. Mary VIP

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We all loved our annual Easter midday meal at The Lighthouse. Excellent service, delicious food, quiet enough to enjoy conversation. Meat and fish are perfectly prepared and served hot every time.

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  5. Anthony

    Chicago31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Easter brunch today party of 3. Got in and seated timely. Vibe of the restaurant is more casual and the music seemed a bit lively for Easter. Food and service were great - comparable to big city levels for quality and value. One of the standout items was the halibut, which all three of us tasted and agreed rivaled anything in a major food city market (e.g., Chicago). It was flaky but firm, it had textural and visual depth, and there was something on the chutney-like pesto that took it over the top. The garlic mashed potatoes were also on point (and very plentiful). The spinach-artichoke dip was probably the best we’ve ever had at any level of restaurant. And our server recommended a “warm butter pie” that she convinced us to try even after saying it was “hard to describe.” We are very glad we did. To me, the texture was a combo of quick bread and custard, definitely had a smooth caramelly mouth feel, then it had pecans to give it texture. Vanilla ice cream over the top. Really, really good. We live in the county but don’t trek that far south as much, but are glad we did and will definitely be back sooner than the gap between the last time we visited and this one. They’re doing a lot right at The Lighthouse.

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  6. Sean VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, experience and service. Portion sizes have been much smaller lately for the price of the restaurant

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  7. Jeffrey VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience every time! Food is comparable to some of the best steak houses in Chicago. Prices, while recently adjusted for inflation, still offer a good value for the price point.

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  8. Michael

    Chicago26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We took our good friends for their Anniversary. The appi's & 4 different meals were outstanding!

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  9. Chandreyee VIP

    Chicago13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great - we love this place and go there a lot

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  10. John

    Indiana5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What better place to celebrate our 50th anniversary.

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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 4.8 stars by 1414 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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 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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