Lighthouse Restaurant

Name: Lighthouse Restaurant
Address: 7501 Constitution Ave, Cedar Lake, IN, United States, 46303
Telephone: (219) 374-9283
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1311 Reviews

$50 and over

American

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 49 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 16:00–21:00 Fri 16:00–22:00 Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–20:00
Phone number
(219) 374-9283
Website
https://cedarlakelighthouse.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Michael Nelsen

Location
7501 Constitution Ave, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
Area
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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Hot Cocoa & Pictures with Santa
21 Nov 2024 - 15 Dec 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 - 16:00 - 18:00
Select Discounted Beer, Wine, Craft Cocktails, & Appetizers! 4pm-6pm Tuesday through Thursday.
Hot Cocoa & Pictures with Santa!
1 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 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.

Popular dishes

CalamariUS$19.00
cherry peppers, banana peppers, roasted garlic aioli
Crab CakeUS$20.00
jumbo lump crab cakes, cajun rémoulade, creamy corn salsa
Warm Crab DipUS$18.00
jumbo lump crab meat, fococcia bread
Buffalo ShrimpUS$19.00
buffalo sauce, bleu cheese dressing, celery
Fried Green TomatoesUS$19.00
whipped goat cheese, peppercorn aioli, bacon onion jam, baby arugula
Steak TartareUS$24.00
capers, shallots, dijon, peppercorn aioli, parmesan, crispy potatoes, cured yolk, crostinis
Shrimp CocktailUS$19.00
jumbo shrimp, cocktail sauce, lemon
Tomato Basil BruschettaUS$16.00
stracciatella mozzarella, evoo, balsamic
Spinach & Artichoke DipUS$17.00
tortilla chips
Sesame Seared TunaUS$20.00
asian slaw, soy sesame vinaigrette, sambal aioli
Buffalo Chicken WingsUS$19.00
buffalo sauce, bleu cheese dressing, celery
Linz Filet SlidersUS$16.00
thinly sliced beef tenderloin, demi-glace, caramelized onions, creamy horseradish

Soups & Salads

choice of dressing: house vinaigrette, caesar, bleu cheese, ranch, creamy garlic, french, balsamic, thousand island, honey mustard

HouseUS$6.00
mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, garlic croutons, house vinaigrette
- SmallUS$6.00
- LargeUS$10.00
CaesarUS$7.00
romaine, garlic croutons, aged parmesan, caesar dressing
- SmallUS$7.00
- LargeUS$13.00
Chicago WedgeUS$7.00
iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, onions, thick cut bacon, egg, bleu cheese dressing
- SmallUS$7.00
- LargeUS$13.00
Southwest Chicken SaladUS$21.00
romaine, pico de gallo, creamy corn salsa, queso fresco, avocado, honey chipotle dressing, blackened chicken
Blackened Ribeye SaladUS$25.00
mixed greens, tomatoes, bleu cheese crumbles, apples, crispy onions, balsamic vinaigrette
French OnionUS$8.00
Lobster BisqueUS$8.00
Soup du JourUS$6.00

Pastas & Sandwiches

Pastas served with soup du jour or side salad - Sandwiches served with French Fries

Chicken Parmesan AlfredoUS$28.00
parmesan crusted chicken, marinara, garlic parmesan sauce, fettuccine pasta
Cajun Chicken PastaUS$28.00
blackened chicken breast, bell peppers, onions, cajun cream sauce, linguine pasta
Linguine BologneseUS$28.00
beef tenderloin, fennel sausage, san marzano tomato sauce, parmesan, basil, linguine pasta
Frutti de MareUS$38.00
shrimp, scallop, mussels, lobster saffron tomato sauce, herb butter, linguine pasta
Brush Creek Ranch Wagyu Steak BurgerUS$23.00
cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, malt vinegar aioli
Grilled Chicken SandwichUS$21.00
two grilled chicken breasts, pepperjack cheese, pickled peppers, cajun rémoulade, shredded lettuce
Fish TacosUS$25.00
blackened salmon, shredded lettuce, tomatillo avocado salsa, honey chipotle crema, queso fresco, pickled onions, flour tortillas
Blackened Ribeye SandwichUS$25.00
mixed greens, tomato, bleu cheese, roasted garlic aioli

Entrees

Choice of sides: garlic mashed potatoes, baked potato, almond rice, baked sweet potato, french fries, sauteed spinach & mushrooms, soup du jour, small house, caesar, or wedge salad

Chicken MarsalaUS$28.00
mushroom marsala sauce, choice of two sides
Pan Seared ScallopsUS$46.00
rock shrimp risotto, blistered cherry tomatoes, saffron aioli, choice of one side
Fried ShrimpUS$30.00
coleslaw, cocktail sauce, lemon, choice of two sides
Macadamia Crusted WalleyeUS$38.00
lemon beurre blanc, tartar sauce, choice of two sides
Fried Lake PerchUS$30.00
coleslaw, tartar sauce, lemon, choice of two sides
LobsterUS$0.00
cold water lobster tails, lemon, clarified butter, choice of two sides
- MPUS$0.00
Chilean Sea BassUS$52.00
mixed vegetables, brandy garlic crust, szechuan vinaigrette, choice of one side
Grilled SalmonUS$36.00
whipped goat cheese, green beans, bell peppers, onions, citrus vinaigrette, choice of one side
Crab Cake DinnerUS$38.00
jumbo lump crab cakes, cajun rémoulade, creamy corn salsa, choice of two sides

Steaks & Chops

Choice of two sides: garlic mashed potatoes, baked potato, almond rice, baked sweet potato, french fries, sauteed spinach & mushrooms, soup du jour, small house, caesar, or wedge salad. 500 degree cast iron plate upon request

Filet MignonUS$52.00
- 8 ozUS$52.00
- 12 ozUS$66.00
New York StripUS$52.00
- 14 ozUS$52.00
Boneless RibeyeUS$59.00
- 16 ozUS$59.00
Braised Short RibsUS$42.00
roasted carrots, horseradish cream
Surf & TurfUS$0.00
8 oz. filet and cold water lobster tails
- MPUS$0.00
Kansas City StripUS$70.00
- 20 ozUS$70.00
Steak DianeUS$42.00
two 4 oz. filets with wild mushroom brandy sauce
BBQ Pork RibsUS$28.00
homemade barbecue sauce, coleslaw
- HalfUS$28.00
- FullUS$38.00
Lighthouse OscarUS$52.00
Two 4 oz. Filets, jumbo lump crab bearnaise, bordelaise
Top SirloinUS$34.00
- 10 ozUS$34.00
Cowboy RibeyeUS$76.00
- 22 ozUS$76.00
Belly-On Pork ChopUS$38.00
bourbon brown butter glaze

Steak for Two

36 oz. Tomahawk RibeyeUS$135.00
32 oz. PorterhouseUS$100.00

Steak Toppers

Sautéed MushroomsUS$3.00
Caramelized OnionsUS$3.00
Au PoivreUS$4.00
Oscar ToppingUS$12.00
Bleu Cheese CrustUS$4.00
Parmesan CrustUS$4.00
Horseradish CrustUS$4.00
Bordelaise SauceUS$4.00
Whiskey PeppercornUS$4.00
Béarnaise SauceUS$4.00
Diane SauceUS$4.00
Garlic ButterUS$4.00

Sides to Share

Brussels SproutsUS$10.00
Roasted BroccoliUS$8.00
Au Gratin PotatoesUS$10.00
Grilled AsparagusUS$10.00
Five Cheese MacaroniUS$10.00
Thick Cut BaconUS$10.00
Truffle WedgesUS$8.00

Add Ons

Half Rack RibsUS$18.00
Lobster TailUS$0.00
- MPUS$0.00
Crab CakeUS$10.00
Lake PerchUS$10.00
4 oz FiletUS$16.00
Grilled ChickenUS$8.00
Grilled SalmonUS$14.00
Grilled ShrimpUS$10.00
Fried ShrimpUS$10.00

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Northwest Indiana
Best Overall
Northwest Indiana
Best Food
Northwest Indiana
Best Service
Northwest Indiana
Best Ambience
Northwest Indiana
Great for brunch
Northwest Indiana
Good for groups
Northwest Indiana
Healthy
Northwest Indiana
Neighbourhood 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

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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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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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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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Niki
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 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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Kurt
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 November 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 10 November 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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kenneth
Western KY
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 November 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 10 November 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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Tracey
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 November 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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Cris
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 November 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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Rick
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 30 October 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 10 November 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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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 27 October 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 booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 49 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

7501 Constitution Ave, Cedar Lake, IN 46303

Additional information

Cross Street
Located at the end of Constitution Avenue off of Morse Street
Area
Cedar Lake
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri 16:00–22:00 Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–20:00
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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://cedarlakelighthouse.com/
Phone number
(219) 374-9283

Lighthouse Restaurant

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Hot Cocoa & Pictures with Santa

Wine Wednesday

Oyster Night

Happy Hour!

Hot Cocoa & Pictures with Santa!

Lobster Bisque

Lobster

Filet

Appetizers

CalamariUS$19.00

Crab CakeUS$20.00

Warm Crab DipUS$18.00

Buffalo ShrimpUS$19.00

Fried Green TomatoesUS$19.00

Steak TartareUS$24.00

Shrimp CocktailUS$19.00

Tomato Basil BruschettaUS$16.00

Spinach & Artichoke DipUS$17.00

Sesame Seared TunaUS$20.00

Buffalo Chicken WingsUS$19.00

Linz Filet SlidersUS$16.00

Soups & Salads

HouseUS$6.00

CaesarUS$7.00

Chicago WedgeUS$7.00

Southwest Chicken SaladUS$21.00

Blackened Ribeye SaladUS$25.00

French OnionUS$8.00

Lobster BisqueUS$8.00

Soup du JourUS$6.00

Pastas & Sandwiches

Chicken Parmesan AlfredoUS$28.00

Cajun Chicken PastaUS$28.00

Linguine BologneseUS$28.00

Frutti de MareUS$38.00

Brush Creek Ranch Wagyu Steak BurgerUS$23.00

Grilled Chicken SandwichUS$21.00

Fish TacosUS$25.00

Blackened Ribeye SandwichUS$25.00

Entrees

Chicken MarsalaUS$28.00

Pan Seared ScallopsUS$46.00

Fried ShrimpUS$30.00

Macadamia Crusted WalleyeUS$38.00

Fried Lake PerchUS$30.00

LobsterUS$0.00

Chilean Sea BassUS$52.00

Grilled SalmonUS$36.00

Crab Cake DinnerUS$38.00

Steaks & Chops

Filet MignonUS$52.00

New York StripUS$52.00

Boneless RibeyeUS$59.00

Braised Short RibsUS$42.00

Surf & TurfUS$0.00

Kansas City StripUS$70.00

Steak DianeUS$42.00

BBQ Pork RibsUS$28.00

Lighthouse OscarUS$52.00

Top SirloinUS$34.00

Cowboy RibeyeUS$76.00

Belly-On Pork ChopUS$38.00

Steak for Two

36 oz. Tomahawk RibeyeUS$135.00

32 oz. PorterhouseUS$100.00

Steak Toppers

Sautéed MushroomsUS$3.00

Caramelized OnionsUS$3.00

Au PoivreUS$4.00

Oscar ToppingUS$12.00

Bleu Cheese CrustUS$4.00

Parmesan CrustUS$4.00

Horseradish CrustUS$4.00

Bordelaise SauceUS$4.00

Whiskey PeppercornUS$4.00

Béarnaise SauceUS$4.00