Rocco's Tavern

Name: Rocco's Tavern
Address: 827 Franklin St, Michigan City, IN, United States, 46360-3507
Telephone: (219) 249-0203
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (31)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

827 Franklin St, Michigan City, IN 46360-3507

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for happy hour

Place your reservation today and come join us as Rocco's Tavern! The French onion steak-burger will be instant favorites. An assortment of East and West Coast oysters will be available daily, raw or roasted. Rocco's will feature the best of the local markets including, Hebron Farms and East Side market. Guests will be able to take their home from the retail case.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(219) 249-0203
Website
http://roccos-tavern.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Adan Benitez
Catering
We can cater to all your parties needs including our Prime Steaks and Chops to our freshest Seafood Towers with all the sides you love. Just ask any of our team members to customize your menu with your choices. Don't forget to order your our specialty cakes 24hours in advance.<br />Order your entire BBQ from Rocco's Tavern and sit back and relax.
Private party facilities
Rocco's Tavern can cater your next event in a private setting of your choice. Please see our menu online to customize your next party.

Location
827 Franklin St, Michigan City, IN 46360-3507
Neighborhood
Michigan City, IN
Cross street
Franklin Street and 9th Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Southshore 11th Street stop
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Lobster Bisque$15.00
Spicy Caesar$12.00
Crisp Romaine, Everything Seasoning Croutons, California Chili Caesar Dressing, Parmigiano Reggiano
Harbor Country Salad$10.00
Local Mixed Greens, Egg, Radish, Baby Heirlooms, Shredded Carrots, Choice of Green Goddess, Creamy Garlic or Balsamic Vinaigrette
Island Salad$16.00
Vine Ripe Tomatoes, Imported Feta, Red Onion, Cucumbers, Orange Segments, Red Wine Vinaigrette

Burgers & Sandwiches

Farina's Classic$18.00
10 oz Special Burger Blend, Choice of Cheese, Brioche
French Onion Burger$21.00
10 oz Special Burger Blend, Gruyère, Aioli, Port Wine Caramelized Onions, Brioche
Harlo Grill Burger (Melrose Park)$14.00
6oz Prime Burger, Grilled Onions, American Cheese, Mustard, Ketchup, Milk Brioche
Patty Melt$17.00
6oz Prime Ground Burger, American Cheese, Caramelized Onions, Pickles, Grilled Pumpernickel Bread
Croque Monsieur$19.00
Ham, Gruyère, Béchamel Sauce, Toasted to Perfection, Make it a Madame – Add an Egg $3
Reuben$18.00
Corned Beef, Baby Swiss, Thousand Island, Pickles, Sauerkraut

Steaks & Chops

Chicago Cut Bone-In Ribeye$74.00
24 oz
Filet$52.00
8 oz or 12 oz
New York Strip Steak$48.00
16 oz
Center-Cut Skirt Steak$38.00
12 oz
Prime Porter House$98.00
32 oz
Australian Lamb Chop$44.00
Three Double Cuts with Mint Jelly
Bone-In Pork Chop$32.00
16 oz with Sautéed Granny Smith Apples
Australian Cold Water Jumbo Lobster Tail$79.00
14 oz, Served with Drawn Butter and Fresh Vegetables
Country Ham Platter$22.00
Bone-in Ham (West Virginia) & Prosciutto Cotto (Italy), Comté Cheese, 7-year Aged Cheddar, Housemade Pickles, Gherkins, Sea Salt Butter, Stone Ground Mustard, Grilled Pumpernickel Bread, Marcona Almonds

Entrées

Yvonne's Hot Honey Chicken$28.00
Herb Brined Chicken, Baby Carrots, Housemade Hot Honey Sauce
Steak Diane$44.00
Filet Medallions, Mushrooms, Rich Cognac Sauce, Wild Rice
Shrimp Francese$42.00
Egg Battered Jumbo Shrimp, Delicate Lemon White Wine Sauce, Sautéed Rapini
Steak Frites$35.00
Butcher's Cut served with Maitred Butter
Crispy Brick Chicken$36.00
Lemon Oregano Sauce

Accompaniments

Oscar-Style$22.00
Baby Lobster Tail$21.00
5 oz or 7 oz
Jumbo Shrimp$6.00
per piece
Velasco or Oreganato Sauce$5.00
Bearnaise or Bordelaise Sauce$5.00
Hong Kong Style$20.00

Sides

Jumbo Baked Potato (Loaded)$12.00
Whipped Butter, Sour Cream, Bacon, Chives
Caruso's Giardiniera Mac & Cheese$14.00
Spicy Cheese Sauce, Radiatori Pasta, Herb Breadcrumbs
Cream Spinach$14.00
Better and Better than Morton's
Crispy Handcut Fries$9.00
Served with Spicy Ketchup, Made it Truffle Fries $3
Roasted Brussel Sprouts$15.00
Pine Nuts, Bacon, Balsamic Butter
Sautéed Michigan Asparagus$16.00
Brown Butter, Lemon, Parmigiano Reggiano
Adan's Mushroom & Cipollini Onions$15.00
Served with Barolo Red Wine Sauce

Bubbles Sweet & Sparkling

NV Asissi Prosecco
Veneto, IT
- 187ml
2021 Saint Hilaire Blanquette De Limoux Brut
Languedoc-Roussillon, FR
- 14 glass / 56 bottle
2019 Devaux Grande Reserve Brut
Champagne, FR
- 22 glass / 88 bottle
2023 Cortegio Vigna di Santo Stef Moscato
Piedmont, IT
- 12 glass / 48 bottle
NV Veuve Clicquot Champagne
Reims, FR
- 45 375ml
NV Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Reims, FR
- 125 bottle
NV Ruinart Brut Rosé
Reims, FR
- 175 bottle
2023 Col Mesian Brut Rosé Cuvée
Veneto, IT
- 14 glass / 56 bottle

White Wine + Rosé

2023 Chateau de Pont Touraine Sauvignon Blanc
Loire Valley, FR
- 16 glass / 64 bottle
2023 Groth Sauvignon Blanc
Napa Valley, CA
- 16 glass / 64 bottle
2023 Sileni Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, NZ
- 13 glass / 52 bottle
2023 Terlato Pinot Grigio Friuli
Friuli-Venezia Giulia, IT
- 14 glass / 56 bottle
2022 Le Chant Chenin Blanc
Polkadraai Stellenbosch, SA
- 12 glass / 48 bottle
2023 Diatom Chardonnay
Santa Barbara, CA
- 15 glass / 60 bottle
2022 Joseph Droughin Chardonnay
Macon Villages, FR
- 15 glass / 60 bottle
2021 Fleur De Mer La Jolie Rosé
Pali Provence, FR
- 12 glass / 48 bottle
2023 Pistoletta – Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier
Rogue Valley, OR
- 16 glass / 54 bottle
2022 SA Prum Essence Riesling
Mosel, DE
- 12 glass / 48 bottle

Red Wine

2021 Pali Pinot Noir
Santa Barbara, CA
- 14 glass / 56 bottle
2021 Bouchain Estate Pinot Noir
Napa Valley, CA
- 20 glass / 80 bottle
2020 Susana Balbo Malbec
Patagonia, AR
- 12 glass / 48 bottle
2022 BonAnno Cabernet Sauvignon
Alexander Valley, CA
- 15 glass / 60 bottle
2022 Gundlach Bundschu Mountain Cuvee
Sonoma County, CA
- 15 glass / 60 bottle
2021 Fantina Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore
Veneto, IT
- 14 glass / 56 bottle
2019 Chateau Reynon Cadillac Cotes de Bordeaux Blend
Bordeaux, FR
- 16 glass / 64 bottle
2022 Peregrine Estate The Other Red Blend
Lodi, CA
- 12 glass / 48 bottle
2022 Basilicata Cafaggio Chianti Classico Single Estate
Tuscany, IT
- 13 glass / 52 bottle

White Wines by the Bottle

2023 Le Petit Perroy Sancerre$60.00
Loire Valley, FR
2020 Adelsheim Chardonnay$65.00
Willamette Valley, OR
2022 Far Niente Chardonnay$95.00
Napa Valley, CA
2023 L'Ecole No. 41 Chardonnay$49.00
Columbia Valley, WA

Red Wines by the Bottle

2021 Domaine Serene Pinot Noir$125.00
Yamhill Cuvée, OR
2022 Walt Blue Jay Pinot Noir$55.00
Sonoma, CA
2018 Tenuta Luce Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese$190.00
Tuscany, IT
2020 Chelsea Goldschmidt 'Guidestone Rise' Merlot$49.00
Alexander Valley, CA
2020 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon$135.00
Alexander Valley, CA
2023 The Architect Cabernet Sauvignon$50.00
Alexander Valley, CA
2021 Jayson Pahlmeyer Cabernet Sauvignon$165.00
Napa Valley, CA
2022 Pine Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon$90.00
Napa Valley, CA
2021 Buehler Cabernet Sauvignon$80.00
Napa Valley, CA
2021 Miner Emily's Napa Cabernet Sauvignon$95.00
Napa Valley, CA
2020 Grgich Hills Cabernet Sauvignon$125.00
Napa Valley, CA
2022 Faust Cabernet Sauvignon$89.00
Napa Valley, CA
2021 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon$75.00
Napa Valley, CA
2021 Spottswoode Lyndenhurst Cabernet Sauvignon$160.00
Napa Valley, CA
2019 Domaine Bertrand Gonnet Chateauneuf-du-Pape$120.00
Rhone, FR

What 31 people are saying

Rocco's Tavern 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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Northwest Indiana
Innovative
Northwest Indiana
Hot spot
Northwest Indiana
Neighborhood gem
Northwest Indiana
Great for fine wines
Northwest Indiana
Great for outdoor dining
Northwest Indiana
Romantic
Northwest Indiana
Good for special occasions
Northwest Indiana
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rocco's Tavern in Michigan City offers an "unbelievable dining experience" with "fantastic food" and a "great vibe." Highlights include the "lamb chop appetizer" and "Oscar style steak." While the atmosphere is lively and upscale, some guests find it "noisy" and seating "tight." Service is generally "excellent," though improvements in organization are noted.

31 Reviews

B
Brian
Oklahoma City5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it all! Food was fantastic and service and atmosphere fun!
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George
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The steaks came out over done and then under done when they sent out new ones.
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sue
Nashville1 review
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great time. Tables can be close together but the food was great. Atmosphere is an upscale tavern. Lovely.
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Mary
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unbelievable ! We had the best dining experience ! The lamb chop appetizer is to die for! The sauce is so good ! Our entrees were amazing ! Such a wonderful dining experience !
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Colin VIP
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Love most everything about this place, food, service, etc. Only thing they need to figure out is the AC. It was unbearably hot in there…
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Matthew VIP
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
1ST TIME AT ROCCO’S. IT IS A FABULOUS PLACE AND I CANT WAIT TO GO BACK. THERE IS OUTDOOR SEATING THAT IS VERY INVITING, AND THEN WALKING IN THE MAIN DOOR IT IS OLD WORLD ELEGANCE AND JUST GETS BETTER. WE HAD SYDNEY AS OUR GUIDE THROUGH THE EVENING. SHE IS AMAZING WITH AN INCREDIBLE PERSONALITY. SHE INTRODUCED THE MENU, HAD SOME RECOMMENDATIONS THAT WE TOOK. THE SEA BASS WAS FANTASTIC. THE ATMOSPHERE IS SO INVITING THAT YOU JUST DONT WANT TO LEAVE. AGAIN, CANT WAIT TO GO BACK
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wendy VIP
Indiana17 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous time with Stephanie and Kyle behind the bar. Fun evening, good food.
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Megan
Chicago / Illinois7 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great for our father's day celebration! Loved the Oscar style steak and Brick Chicken.
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Edward VIP
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was excellent. Great place to go. Will definitely will go back!
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Michael VIP
Chicago / Illinois242 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our scallops, the grilled seafood platter, and a delicious New York strip. Joe, the owner took time to stop in and say hello. Our server, Ken, was excellent. We will be back many times again and totally enjoyed our experience.
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FAQs

Rocco's Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (219) 249-0203.

Rocco's Tavern is rated 4.5 stars by 31 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

827 Franklin St, Michigan City, IN 46360-3507

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Franklin Street and 9th Street
Neighborhood
Michigan City, IN
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Southshore 11th Street stop
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Adan Benitez
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://roccos-tavern.com/
Phone number
(219) 249-0203
Catering
We can cater to all your parties needs including our Prime Steaks and Chops to our freshest Seafood Towers with all the sides you love. Just ask any of our team members to customize your menu with your choices. Don't forget to order your our specialty cakes 24hours in advance.<br />Order your entire BBQ from Rocco's Tavern and sit back and relax.
Private party facilities
Rocco's Tavern can cater your next event in a private setting of your choice. Please see our menu online to customize your next party.

Rocco's Tavern

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Raw Bar

Ice Cold Jumbo Shrimp$6.00

Baby Lobster Tail$21.00

Chef's Hand-Picked Oyster Selection$4.00

5 O'Clock Special

5 O'Clock Special$27.00

Appetizers

Coconut Shrimp$23.00

Oysters Rockefeller$19.00

Fresh Basil Island Mussels$23.00

Lollipop Lamb Chops$29.00

Rocco's Bread Service

Parsley Butter$8.00

Soups & Salads

Lobster Bisque$15.00

Spicy Caesar$12.00

Harbor Country Salad$10.00

Island Salad$16.00

Burgers & Sandwiches

Farina's Classic$18.00

French Onion Burger$21.00

Harlo Grill Burger (Melrose Park)$14.00

Patty Melt$17.00

Croque Monsieur$19.00

Reuben$18.00

Steaks & Chops

Chicago Cut Bone-In Ribeye$74.00

Filet$52.00

New York Strip Steak$48.00

Center-Cut Skirt Steak$38.00

Prime Porter House$98.00

Australian Lamb Chop$44.00

Bone-In Pork Chop$32.00

Australian Cold Water Jumbo Lobster Tail$79.00

Country Ham Platter$22.00

Entrées

Yvonne's Hot Honey Chicken$28.00

Steak Diane$44.00

Shrimp Francese$42.00

Steak Frites$35.00

Crispy Brick Chicken$36.00

Accompaniments

Oscar-Style$22.00

Baby Lobster Tail$21.00

Jumbo Shrimp$6.00

Velasco or Oreganato Sauce$5.00

Bearnaise or Bordelaise Sauce$5.00

Hong Kong Style$20.00

Sides

Jumbo Baked Potato (Loaded)$12.00

Caruso's Giardiniera Mac & Cheese$14.00

Cream Spinach$14.00

Crispy Handcut Fries$9.00

Roasted Brussel Sprouts$15.00

Sautéed Michigan Asparagus$16.00

Adan's Mushroom & Cipollini Onions$15.00

Bubbles Sweet & Sparkling

NV Asissi Prosecco

2021 Saint Hilaire Blanquette De Limoux Brut

2019 Devaux Grande Reserve Brut

2023 Cortegio Vigna di Santo Stef Moscato

NV Veuve Clicquot Champagne

NV Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Champagne

NV Ruinart Brut Rosé

2023 Col Mesian Brut Rosé Cuvée

White Wine + Rosé

2023 Chateau de Pont Touraine Sauvignon Blanc

2023 Groth Sauvignon Blanc

2023 Sileni Sauvignon Blanc

2023 Terlato Pinot Grigio Friuli

2022 Le Chant Chenin Blanc

2023 Diatom Chardonnay

2022 Joseph Droughin Chardonnay

2021 Fleur De Mer La Jolie Rosé

2023 Pistoletta – Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier