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Jays Midlake Bait.Tackle.Restaurant is not just a place to grab a bite; it’s a central hub for food lovers and fishing enthusiasts alike, located in the serene town of Liberty, Indiana. This restaurant stands out with its inviting atmosphere, where guests are greeted with warmth and exceptional service. Reviewers consistently commend the friendly bartenders and the enticing menu that features specialties such as Smoked BBQ Pulled Pork and Smoked Chicken Buffalo Ranch pizzas, which showcase the house-smoked meats that many patrons rave about.
The menu caters to families with a Kids Menu offering favorites like chicken tenders and mini corn dogs, ensuring a delightful experience for guests of all ages. Patrons frequently mention the sampler appetizer—a delicious combination of wings, fried cauliflower, mushrooms, and pickles—perfect for sharing and igniting the taste buds. The relaxed outdoor seating provides a picturesque backdrop for dining, making it perfect for a mid-day retreat.
Overall, Jays Midlake Bait.Tackle.Restaurant combines great food, a friendly ambiance, and a passion for fishing, creating an experience that is undoubtedly worth a visit. Whether you're hungry after a day on the water or simply craving a hearty meal, this gem will not disappoint.
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Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Serves local specialty
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restaurant
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trending
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
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Reviews for Jays Midlake Bait.Tackle.Restaurant
Review highlights
Based on 387 reviewsJays Midlake Bait.Tackle.Restaurant is frequently praised for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and friendly, attentive staff. Customers appreciate the unique combination of a bait shop and dining experience, highlighting the quality of the smoked in-house food, especially dishes like pulled pork and smoked chicken. The menu’s variety, including flavorful appetizers and authentic country-style options, is well received. Patrons also value the reasonable prices and the relaxing outdoor seating area, which complements the venue’s casual, rustic charm. Overall, the establishment is regarded as a great spot for both fishing supplies and satisfying meals, delivering a genuine, enjoyable experience.
Always feel very welcome, the bar tenders very polite and friendly, cold beer and great food!
I absolutely love this place! Such a cool atmosphere. They have fantastic food especially the stuff that's smoked in house. Great staff and service. One of my favorite places.
Loved it!We had the sampler appetizer which consisted of 4 wings, fried cauliflower, fried mushrooms and fried pickles. We arte it all and wanted more. Great stuff.I had the pulled pork sandwich dressed with slaw for my entree. Great smoky flavor and the slaw was a perfect match.My wife had the smoked chicken salad wrap. She said the smoky flavor was perfect.The staff was awesome and the weather was perfect to sit outside. There were only a few others there because we went mid day, so we had the back porch all to ourselves with the occasional hummingbird dropping by to visit the feedersJust a great time. We will be back for sure.
Jays is super nice place to buy bait for fishing have great food to eat if your hungey you will enjoy your experience here we had great day fishing 12 crappie 4 white bass 3 nice channel cats
Very friendly authentic experience. A real country food stop. Good prices. Nice outdoor seating.
Absolutely love this place. Very laid back type of vibe. The food and drinks were great and priced right. The bartender and wait staff were very friendly. I also enjoyed the out door patio and bar rail. This place is truly a hidden gem!! Looking forward to making a return trip this summer and trying out some other menu items! 5 s!!
Food is fantastic!!! Service is just ok. Way to busy for just a couple people working in the bar area. Need more people for food services.
Great last stop before the lake. Everything you need to have a great time out on the lake. The chicken salad is out of this world and Jay's smoked pulled pork is 2nd to none. He has it made up in take home containers or he will make you a fully loaded bbq sandwich. Definitely a must try for food, drinks, boat storage. Even seen a fish cleaning station set up for use.
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Opening hours
- Monday (Today) Closed
- Tuesday Closed
- Wednesday Closed
- Thursday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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