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DINNER, DRINKS, AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT!

Satisfy your cravings for comfort foods with a modern twist including hearth baked pizzas, soups and salads, hometown favorites, and more. There is no better place in the area to enjoy delicious dining, a large selection of craft beers, specialty cocktails, and live entertainment. Kankakee Grille New Buffalo will be ready for your visit soon.

20% gratuity will be added to parties of 6 or more. 

Dining Hours
Mon & Thu: 4pm – 9pm
Fri: 4pm – 10pm
Sat: 2pm – 10pm
Sun: 2pm – 9pm

Closed Tuesday & Wednesday

Limited menu available from 10pm - 11pm on Fri & Sat.

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Kankakee Grille New Year’s Eve
Wednesday
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Enjoy the New Year’s Eve meal that features a soup or salad, and a prime rib entrée with sides for $42 at Kankakee Grille New Buffalo or South Bend.

New Year’s Eve Feature

 

Kankakee Grille Holiday Feature
Thursday
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Thursday, December 25, 2025
$38 per person

Enjoy a holiday meal at Kankakee Grille New Buffalo or South Bend on Christmas Day!  Feature includes your choice of Soup or House Salad, an entrée including Nueske’s Ham, Mashed Sweet Potatoes & Granola, Green Beans, Sauteed Apples, and Panettone Bread Pudding with Frangelico Zabaione for dessert.

New Buffalo: 2pm – 9pm Eastern
South Bend: 5pm – 9pm Eastern

Friday Date Night
Friday
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Four Winds New Buffalo
20% Off Appetizers with Purchase of an Entrée
$1 Off Select Wines by the Glass

Thursday Burger Time
Thursday
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Four Winds New Buffalo The Burger with Fries $14
$1 Off Drafts

Sunday Baby Back Rib Dinner
Sunday
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Four Winds South Bend and Four Winds New Buffalo
1/2 Rack of Ribs $22
Select Drafts $5

Monday Surf & Turf
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Four Winds New Buffalo
4oz Lobster Tail, 5oz Filet $39
1/2 Price Select Wines by the Bottle

Friday Date Night
Friday
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Four Winds New Buffalo
20% Off Appetizers with Purchase of an Entrée
$1 Off Select Wines by the Glass

Thursday Burger Time
Thursday
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Four Winds New Buffalo The Burger with Fries $14
$1 Off Drafts

Monday Surf & Turf
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Four Winds New Buffalo
4oz Lobster Tail, 5oz Filet $39
1/2 Price Select Wines by the Bottle

Karaoke
December 11
6:00 PM
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Karaoke at Kankakee Live with DJ ABKey
Come sing your heart out during karaoke at Kankakee Live! ABKey Music will have you singing your favorite songs in no time with a catalog of over 55,000 song titles.
Sing your favorites 6:00pm -9:00 PM EST
Blammo
December 12
10:00 PM
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BLAMMO is a sure crowd-pleaser, bringing something new to every show. Whether at your night club or on your wedding day—no matter what your celebration—for over six years this Miller-sponsored, fantastic four-piece has energetically performed a wide variety of everyone’s favorite popular songs, from the 1960s through today, for a wide variety of audiences. BLAMMO dresses for the occasion and brings a youthful high-energy stage show, along with the professionalism and experience of a seasoned band to your event and much more. 

Derek Jones
December 13
10:00 PM
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I’ve spent several years touring the world with Billy Ray Cyrus and more recently supporting acts such as Whiskey Myers, Charlie Daniels, BlackBerry Smoke, Travis Tritt, Ashley McBride, Pricilla Block and many more.  I made my Grand Ole Opry Debut in 2016 and I’ve also had 2 albums break into the top 10 on the iTunes country Charts, my self titled EP landed at #7 and my latest EP “Last Of A Dying Breed” landed at #3

I was most recently named 2023 Midwest Country Music Organizations “Band Of The Year“ and Nominated for 2023 “Male Vocalist Of The Year” and “Song Of The Year”…

 

From performing at the Grand Ole Opry to appearing on The TODAY Show, Pickler & Ben and Good Morning Australia to writing songs for major television outlets including tracks for Sportsman’s Channel’s “Tailgate Adventures” and the theme song for “Fishers ATV World” on the Velocity Channel and NBC sports there isn’t a stage I don’t want to step on!!

Jon Myers
December 14
5:00 PM
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Jon grew up in the South Bend area. Now residing in Nashville, Jon continues to write, record and perform as a soloist and with his band around the north, south and eastern US. He has been a recording artist for a label as well as releasing his own music that can be found on iTunes and Spotify. His music has also been used for nationally syndicated television and commercials.

Live Trivia
December 15
7:00 PM
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Each Monday will feature Live Trivia night at Kankakee Grille New Buffalo, where guests have a chance to win gift cards ranging from $20-$50 in Four Winds Gift cards.   Free admission to all guests.  Cheating is prohibited. This includes utilizing cell phones or smart phones to come up with team answers.  If a phone call or a text must be made, please respect the game and wait until all answers have been submitted. Teams will be disqualified if caught cheating.

1st Place – $50 Four Winds Gift Card

2nd Place – $30 Four Winds Gift Card

3rd Place – $20 Four Winds Gift Card

Country Line Dancing
December 18
7:30 PM
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Exclusively at Kankakee Grille New Buffalo.

Free lessons for all levels, no dance experience needed. Kick it up and let’s get to dancing with Country Line Dance Lessons at Kankakee Grille. Learn the latest moves with your friends one step at a time. Take out your cowboy boots and let’s dance.

Mandalyn and The Hunters
December 19
10:00 PM
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Mandalyn & The Hunters came to be when after 20 years of Fronting Local Band NAWTY, Mandalyn decided to branch out and try the Original Blues Thing. Teaming up with members who have been in the game for 30+ years, together they bring in ALL GENRES the Blues has inspired throughout history. Come on out and hear some originals as well as your favorite danceable Blues songs with a lil Funk added in the mix. A night that will keep you up and movin 

Jessi & The Fizz
December 20
10:00 PM
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Jessi & The Fizz is a premier NWI/Chicagoland party band who knows how to have fun and entertain the crowd with quality music and their “bubbly” personalities! Jessi & The Fizz plays covers of the hits from the 80’s 90’s and 2000’s but Jessi especially loves to sing Pop and Modern Classics from artists such as Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa, Lizzo and more. “Our favorite music is whatever gets people dancing and singing along!” Jessi commands the stage with her contagious energy, upbeat persona and powerhouse vocals.  

Live Trivia
December 22
7:00 PM
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Each Monday will feature Live Trivia night at Kankakee Grille New Buffalo, where guests have a chance to win gift cards ranging from $20-$50 in Four Winds Gift cards. Free admission to all guests.  Cheating is prohibited. This includes utilizing cell phones or smart phones to come up with team answers.  If a phone call or a text must be made, please respect the game and wait until all answers have been submitted. Teams will be disqualified if caught cheating.

1st Place – $50 Four Winds Gift Card

2nd Place – $30 Four Winds Gift Card

3rd Place – $20 Four Winds Gift Card

Pablo’s Great Revenge
December 26
10:00 PM
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Pablo’s Great Revenge out of South Bend, IN has been performing together around Michiana for the past decade.  Lead by front man Joey Garcia, the band features his strong and versatile vocals while playing a variety of familiar rock, soul, pop, and country songs in their unique stylings; showcasing their musicianship and guaranteed to get you and your friends up and moving. 

Dart Board Compromise
December 27
10:00 PM
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Dart Board Compromise is a 5-piece band from St. Joseph, Michigan.

Formed in 2016, the members comprise over 150 years of collective musical experience. They offer a multi-generational arsenal of hits, specializing in Classic Rock, 80’s Dance Pop, Hair Band, and Current Rock Radio with a dash of Country for good measure! Don’t be surprised to hear a mix of Billy Joel, David Bowie, Heart, Quarterflash and Aerosmith alongside Finger Eleven, The Foo Fighter, Van Halen, great Van Fleet, P!nk, and Kings of Leon!

Mel Williams
December 28
5:00 PM
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Mel Williams is a veteran solo performer and has been a Midwest regular on the music scenes of Michigan, Illinois and Indiana since the 1980’s! 

 

Mel’s versatile solo performances blend multiple Genres, instruments and crowd participation songs to make his shows immersive and memorable. Guitar, vocals, harmonica and keyboard sound’s can be used to do all your favorite songs!

Live Trivia
December 29
7:00 PM
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Each Monday will feature Live Trivia night at Kankakee Grille New Buffalo, where guests have a chance to win gift cards ranging from $20-$50 in Four Winds Gift cards. Free admission to all guests. Cheating is prohibited. This includes utilizing cell phones or smart phones to come up with team answers. If a phone call or a text must be made, please respect the game and wait until all answers have been submitted. Teams will be disqualified if caught cheating.

1st Place – $50 Four Winds Gift Card
2nd Place – $30 Four Winds Gift Card
3rd Place – $20 Four Winds Gift Card

PS Dump Your Boyfriend
December 31
10:00 PM
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PS Dump Your Boyfriend (aka Pfreak Show) has been knocking the socks, shoes, pants and halter-tops off midwest club goers for the past 5 years with no real end in sight. This multimedia show is woven into a rambunctious cocktail shaker of psychedelic rock, spaced-out funk, hardcore rock, freestyle disco rap and everything else under the sun up to, and including the proverbial kitchen sink.

Jessi & The Fizz
January 2
10:00 PM
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Jessi & The Fizz is a premier NWI/Chicagoland party band who knows how to have fun and entertain the crowd with quality music and their “bubbly” personalities! Jessi & The Fizz plays covers of the hits from the 80’s 90’s and 2000’s but Jessi especially loves to sing Pop and Modern Classics from artists such as Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa, Lizzo and more. “Our favorite music is whatever gets people dancing and singing along!” Jessi commands the stage with her contagious energy, upbeat persona and powerhouse vocals.

Libido Funk Circus
January 3
10:00 PM
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LFC (Libido Funk Circus) has been relentlessly entertaining a wide range of audiences since it’s inception in 1996. Capable of performing hundreds of dance & rock songs, spanning from the 60’s through today, LFC has quite literally turned into a human jukebox. From the hits of the good ole’ Motown days to the bass-thumping beats of today’s dance music; from the always danceable Disco grooves to the new wave rock of the 80’s… LFC has it “covered”.

Chris Burch
January 4
5:00 PM
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Chris Burch is an alternative rock influenced artist who has been performing to audiences across the country. His sets are like a rock n’ roll history lesson, with selections from the 50’s to today. Using a guitar as the spill canvas for his sharp song-writing, raw vocal appeal, and bravely fresh sound, Chris delivers his songs with an intensity that sets him apart from his contemporaries.  

Live Trivia
January 5
7:00 PM
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Each Monday will feature Live Trivia night at Kankakee Grille New Buffalo, where guests have a chance to win gift cards ranging from $20-$50 in Four Winds Gift cards. Free admission to all guests.  Cheating is prohibited. This includes utilizing cell phones or smart phones to come up with team answers.  If a phone call or a text must be made, please respect the game and wait until all answers have been submitted. Teams will be disqualified if caught cheating.

1st Place – $50 Four Winds Gift Card

2nd Place – $30 Four Winds Gift Card

3rd Place – $20 Four Winds Gift Card

Karaoke
January 8
6:00 PM
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Andrew Berger is the owner of ABKey Music. He has been DJing since he was in college. He is a graduate of Indiana University South Bend and is currently based out of La Porte, IN. When he’s not DJing, Andrew enjoys acting, musical theater, watching NASCAR, and playing piano. His company, ABKey Music, specializes in mobile DJing and Karaoke.

The Incredible Johnsons
January 9
10:00 PM
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The Incredible Johnsons are the ultimate dance and rock band: An in-demand group who perform all over the Michiana area; clubs, corporate events, to weddings to fairs & festivals. Tons of current high energy hits delivered by the best musicians and the best 70s, 80s, 90s. Nothing but songs to keep you on the dance floor all night long.   

My 80’s Band
January 10
10:00 PM
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My 80’s Band is Chicagoland’s 80s MTV era new wave and alternative pop/rock band, covering songs from such classic 80s hitmakers as The Cure, The Fixx, The Eurythmics, The Cars, Tears For Fears, Flock of Seagulls, Simple Minds, Billy Idol and more.

The band members’ decades of experience, solid chops and willingness to embrace technology enables them to perform songs in interesting ways which combines the classic sounds and visuals of the genre along with new twists and turns. My 80’s Band provides audiences with a musical and visual experience that goes beyond “80s cover band” nostalgia.

Pamela Rocha
January 11
5:00 PM
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Pamela Rocha has been playing piano, singing vocals, and loving music since the 1980’s when she was just a kid. She has competed in piano competitions at a young age and has played with various musical acts throughout northwest Indiana over the past 30 years. Pamela also composes music and has also taken part in different recording projects. Along with loving performing, Pamela also enjoys teaching piano and music theory. Music is a way to communicate with others on a deeper level and that is what Pamela enjoys most about what she gets to do!

Live Trivia
January 12
7:00 PM
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Each Monday will feature Live Trivia night at Kankakee Grille New Buffalo, where guests have a chance to win gift cards ranging from $20-$50 in Four Winds Gift cards. Free admission to all guests.  Cheating is prohibited. This includes utilizing cell phones or smart phones to come up with team answers.  If a phone call or a text must be made, please respect the game and wait until all answers have been submitted. Teams will be disqualified if caught cheating.

1st Place – $50 Four Winds Gift Card

2nd Place – $30 Four Winds Gift Card

3rd Place – $20 Four Winds Gift Card

Live Trivia
January 19
7:00 PM
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Each Monday will feature Live Trivia night at Kankakee Grille New Buffalo, where guests have a chance to win gift cards ranging from $20-$50 in Four Winds Gift cards. Free admission to all guests.  Cheating is prohibited. This includes utilizing cell phones or smart phones to come up with team answers.  If a phone call or a text must be made, please respect the game and wait until all answers have been submitted. Teams will be disqualified if caught cheating.

1st Place – $50 Four Winds Gift Card

2nd Place – $30 Four Winds Gift Card

3rd Place – $20 Four Winds Gift Card

Live Trivia
January 26
7:00 PM
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Each Monday will feature Live Trivia night at Kankakee Grille New Buffalo, where guests have a chance to win gift cards ranging from $20-$50 in Four Winds Gift cards.  Teams are currently limited to eight persons.  Free admission to all guests.  Cheating is prohibited. This includes utilizing cell phones or smart phones to come up with team answers.  If a phone call or a text must be made, please respect the game and wait until all answers have been submitted. Teams will be disqualified if caught cheating.

1st Place – $50 Four Winds Gift Card

2nd Place – $30 Four Winds Gift Card

3rd Place – $20 Four Winds Gift Card

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