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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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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

Country Line Dancing
February 19
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.

Nawty
February 20
10:00 PM
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NAWTY is a Band that will rock your socks off while you dance the night away. With a continually changing setlist of over 150 songs ranging from Motown on up to current chart toppers and everything in between, Nawty can Easily accommodate your night out with a Fun Energetic Vibe!

Sushi Roll
February 21
10:00 PM
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Formed in early 2012, Sushi Roll quickly perfected their unique blend of high-energy dance music and rock ‘n’ roll swagger and topped it off with memorable stage costumes! Founded by music industry vets and fronted by two of the most mesmerizing young lead singers in Chicago, they easily transition between revved-up versions of your favorite pop/rock hits by artists like Bruno Mars, Rick Springfield, Lady Gaga, Nelly, AC/DC, Pink, Neon Trees and the Jackson 5-connecting them into a non-stop musical journey that is perfect for casinos, private events, fundraisers and showcase venues. Sushi Roll’s mass appeal crosses all genres and appeals to all ages. 

Marta Koonce
February 22
5:00 PM
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Born and raised in southern Indiana, Marta sang in church growing up, accompanied by her Mom, Joyce, the church pianist. Her family moved to Georgia when she was in high school and in college, she & her brother, Joe, formed The Porch Dawgs. She became a demo singer and female vocalist in bands around Atlanta. Upon joining the house bands at The Buckboard and Cowboys, venues for national country acts, she was discovered by Bruce Burch of EMI Music Publishing – Nashville and got signed to a songwriting and artist development contract. After moving to Nashville, songwriting, working with incredible producers, singing demos for amazing writers, and generally living the dream for several years, she and her husband, Kipp, settled down in northern Indiana. In 2011, Marta completed her first album, “Come Away”, available on iTunes and Spotify. Currently, she is available for booking in the Michiana area and is part of the Worship Ministry of Granger Community Church. 

Live Trivia
February 23
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

Rob Yocom
February 26
6:00 PM
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Rob Yocom is a singer/songwriter from South Bend, IN. He began his professional music career in the late 90’s and has continued playing in various bands for the past 20 years. He has been in several original bands playing everywhere from Chicago to New York City and has supported many national acts such as Fuel, John Mellencamp, Alien Ant Farm, Avatar, Kip Winger, Royal Bliss and many more. Recently he’s played in several successful cover bands such as Stillshot and is currently the lead singer for ZERO. He has also established himself as a well-known solo artist playing regularly throughout Michiana.

Thrown Together Band
February 27
10:00 PM
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Thrown Together is a Classic Rock Band performing vintage rock music covers from the 60’s and 70’s including Beatles, Rolling Stones, Eagles, America and more. The band’s slogan is “Where Americana meets the British Invasion.”  

Scarecrowe
February 28
10:00 PM
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We are a full 4 piece band playing the hits of the 90’s 2000’s and today. We are from Logansport IN, with the longest members playing together for about 14 years.

We have played all over IN, we opened for “LoCash” and also opened for and played with Henry lee Summers as well as the piano man Bruce Barker.

Pamela Rocha
March 1
5PM
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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
March 2
7PM
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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

Joe Marcinek
March 5
6PM
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Joe Marcinek is an experience you will never forget. That is because each show features a different lineup of musicians creating a different set of music every night. The music is equal parts Chicago Blues, New Orleans Funk, Grateful Dead Psychedelia, and Jazz Fusion! 

Listen Betty
March 6
10PM
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Listen Betty is a female fronted alt rock/pop punk band that was formed in March of 2023. The lineup is comprised of Amy Hicks on vocals, Scott Hicks on guitar and vocals, Shawn Michael Farrell on bass/vocals, and Sal Monaco on drums/percussion. With friendships and professional relationships spanning several years, these four individuals come together in music to provide an experience alternative to other bands by performing an uncommon yet familiar setlist. While the band members hail from NW Indiana and Illinois, they look forward to ever growing their fanbase by traveling to wherever they can.

Jessi & The Fizz
March 7
10PM
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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.

The Distance
March 8
5PM
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The DISTANCE is a solo acoustic project that blends an eclectic mix of his own personal musical influences that range from modern rock to rock and roll’s earliest days. His crowd-pleasing performances include popular singalongs from genres throughout multiple decades including pop, rock, grunge, Motown, country, and classics.

Live Trivia
March 9
7PM
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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
March 12
6PM
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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
Lepolion
March 13
10PM
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Lepolion is a band comprised like no other with a unique array of music infused with soul, pop, jazz, Rock, R&B, originals, and top 40’s. A few featured artist include Ed Sheeran, The Weekend, John Legend, Chris Stapleton, Prince, Michael Jackson, Bell Biv DeVoe, Harry Styles, and Tears for Fears to name a few. Lead frontliner Lepolion Henderson Jr. has performed nationally and internationally entertaining thousands through the span of over 10 years. Having worked with renoun producers including Chicago’s very own Abel Garibaldi who has worked with artists such as Janet Jackson. Lepolion has without a doubt created a solid platform in the music scene that is ready to catapult him into the mainstream performer he has already proven to be on every stage he has stepped foot on. Lepolion Henderson Jr. is a high energy, unique performer that wow’s a crowd with each performance. He is a Chicago Music Award nominated artist for Best New Entertainer who has also been coined in entertainment by Laporte, Indiana, Mayor Mark Krentz. 

Mike Struwin Band
March 14
10PM
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Incorporating a myriad of genres, including Americana/Blues & Bluegrass/Roots/Folk/Soul and even Reggae, Mike Struwin Band has forged a truly unique style all their own. 

Mike Struwin, who began playing music at the age of 13, has long been a force in the regional music scenes of Southwest Michigan, for lyrics and music imbued with a sense of honesty, empathy and authenticity. The St. Joseph, Mich., native released his first CD at age 17 and hasn’t looked back since, putting out eight albums to date and performing for audiences (young and old) for over 20 years. 

Teaming up with members from the Sypian Family Band; Matt Sypian (drums) and Mike Nelson (bass) and enlisting long-time friend Mike Kinney to play lead guitar, Struwin has finally found a group that truly reflects his vision, versatility and style. Connected by their common goal of delivering handcrafted quality music to anyone with open ears and an open mind, Mike Struwin Band slips and slides through various genres, presenting their own original music to crowds while also paying tribute to musical greats like Paul Simon, Bill Withers, The Grateful Dead, Bob Marley and the Eagles. 

On the heels of a crazy year, The Mike Struwin Band is building their reputation as one of Midwest’s fresh and new “up-and-coming” live acts. Whether you like to dance or kick back and listen, Mike Struwin Band has a little something for everyone!

Rob Yocom
March 15
5PM
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Rob Yocom is a singer/songwriter from South Bend, IN. He began his professional music career in the late 90’s and has continued playing in various bands for the past 20 years. He has been in several original bands playing everywhere from Chicago to New York City and has supported many national acts such as Fuel, John Mellencamp, Alien Ant Farm, Avatar, Kip Winger, Royal Bliss and many more. Recently he’s played in several successful cover bands such as Stillshot and is currently the lead singer for ZERO. He has also established himself as a well-known solo artist playing regularly throughout Michiana.

Live Trivia
March 16
7PM
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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
March 19
7:30PM
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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.

Sidestreets
March 20
10PM
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Sidestreets is a trio from the Chicagoland/NWI area playing all of your favorite covers from classic rock to today’s contemporary music.  

Andrew Scott Denlinger Band
March 21
10PM
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Andrew Scott Denlinger has been a part of the Chicago music scene for quite a while. His brand of American rock n’ roll is as diverse as the city he calls home. His fifth single, Draped In Fashion “is all about young love,” says Andrew. “It’s about the chase, the unknowns and the excitement of the moment.” Sonically, Draped In Fashion pulls from a mix of classic tones and modern influence. It’s fresh, with hints of nostalgia.

Andrew fills his cover shows with American Rock songs that meant something to him and probably mean something to you too! “There’s something special about sharing a moment with people–singing, dancing, and playing along with some of the history’s BEST rock jams!” You’ll hear songs from the greats like Bob Seger, Tom Petty, ZZ Top, and Stevie Ray Vaughan,  to todays stars like Chris Stapleton, Brothers Osbourne, Foo Fighters, Jimmy Eat World and so much more.

Before the release his current solo-project, Andrew toured the nation as bassist for Chicago country-artist Nick Lynch, playing and performing for thousands across the nation. Together they rocked over 1,000 shows in honky-tonks, clubs, festivals, on ABC Chicago’s Windy City Live, and with a bunch of Country Music’s greatest acts.

Andrew Scott’s new music captures the essence of America, incorporating bluesy leads, guitar driven tunes, and heartfelt lyrics that leave a lasting impression on the listener. Lyrics stretch between heartache and love, from struggle to life.

Andrew Scott Denlinger continues to share his music and moments with the world, writing and recording songs while playing a steady schedule of festivals, bars, campgrounds and more throughout the Midwest. His songs have been streamed over 400,000 times, with more music on the horizon.

When asked how he would describe his sound, Andrew says this:

“[It’s] a musical representation of the world. …a sonic blending of our humanity and who we are. [My new music explores] the influences in my life: rock, blues, country, grunge, pop, and r&b and I try to see how they work together… that sounds pretty American to me!”

TJ Martin
March 22
5PM
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 I’ve been playing and singing for 34 years. I’m a guitar maker with 2 of my guitars hanging in the silver creek event center. (Rod Stewart and Sheryl crow) and a hat maker.  

Live Trivia
March 23
7PM
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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

Frank Ruvoli
March 26
6PM
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Frank Ruvoli is a Northwest Indiana native and has been performing live for over 10 years. His fun, upbeat, unique style has been compared to an acoustic mixture of Dave Matthews, John Mayer, and Jack Johnson. Over his career, Ruvoli has released 3 Ep’s, 3 singles, and most recently a full-length album entitled For Better or For Worse in October 2022. He has shared the stage with national acts such as: Los Lonely Boys, Clayton Anderson, and Robert Rolfe Feddersen, among others; and has performed throughout the Midwest and beyond for various events, venues, colleges and universities, and festivals.

Mandalyn and The Hunters
March 27
10PM
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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 

The Incredible Johnsons
March 28
10PM
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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.   

Imphormal
March 29
5PM
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Mike DeHays is Imphormal, playing electric cello covers of pop and classic rock hits and more.

Live Trivia
March 30
7PM
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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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