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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.

At New Buffalo
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 Holiday Feature
Wednesday
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Wednesday, December 25
$35 per person

Enjoy the 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, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Beans and Sauteed Apples, and Panettone Bread Pudding with Frangelico Zabaione for dessert.

New Buffalo: 2pm – 9pm Eastern
South Bend: 4pm – 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

Monday Surf & Turf
Monday
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Four Winds New Buffalo
4oz Lobster Tail, 5oz Filet $37
1/2 Price Select Wines by the Bottle

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

Karaoke
December 12
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.

Fall Friday Tribute – The Electric Cars
December 13
10:00 PM
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The Electric Cars stand as more than a tribute band – they are agents of an era, bringing the timeless 1980’s hits of the The Cars to a new generation.

With a set that includes classics like “Just What I Needed,” “My Best Friend’s Girl,” and the hit ballad “Drive,” they faithfully recreate the magic of The Cars’ chart-toppers, taking audiences on a nostalgic journey through the band’s greatest hits and deep cuts.

The Electric Cars evoque the magic of The Cars’ influential music, bringing the band’s artistry in its fullest form to the stage. They ensure that The Cars’ legacy as New Wave trailblazers lives on in celebration of an unforgettable era in music history.

Zero
December 14
10:00 PM
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ZERO is a Rock and Pop band playing the best of yesterday’s and today’s hits with shredding guitars, killer vocals and driving rhythm!.  The members are all seasoned veterans and have played in various bands all around the country.

Frank Ruvoli
December 15
5:00 PM
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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.

Live Trivia
December 16
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

Cat Man Dog
December 19
6:00 PM
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CAT MAN DOG: A variety show of sorts featuring Stephan “Cat Man” Cook on Violin and vocals & Ian “Man Dog” Gill on Guitar and vocals.  

Original and cover music, tasteful harmonies, stage banter and bad jokes.

 

Fall Friday Tribute Ft. Small Town
December 20
10:00 PM
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SMALL TOWN is the Nation’s best and most authentic JOHN MELLENCAMP EXPERIENCE!

This 7 pc band replicates 30+ yrs of the John Mellencamp music Catalog using violin, mandolin, accordion, melodica, keyboards, guitars and drums!!

With over 25 chart topping hits like Jack and Diane, Cherry Bomb, ROCK in the USA, Small Town, Pink Houses, Check It Out, Lonely Ol Nights, I need a Lover, Authority Song, Hurts So Good, Scarecrow and many more… This high energy show will have the crowd singing and dancing the night away!

The band is made up of 7 Hoosier natives, John’s hometown, and they have replicated the Mellencamp live shows with their 50+ years of cumulative stage experience and musicianship.

This would be a great high energy show that would resonate well at any Venue or Festival performance!

 

The Incredible Johnsons
December 21
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.   

Pamela Rocha
December 22
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!

2 Steppin’ At Kankakee
December 26
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.

Fall Friday Tributes Ft. Crush
December 27
10:00 PM
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Formed in 2019, Crush: The Bon Jovi Concert Experience has swiftly ascended to the upper echelons of tribute bands, earning accolades as one of the finest tributes to Bon Jovi.

At the helm is lead vocalist Doug Shepard, whose striking resemblance to Jon Bon Jovi is uncanny. Not merely content with physical likeness, Doug Shepard impeccably channels Bon Jovi’s stage presence and vocal style, captivating audiences with his dynamic performances.

Andrew Goodpastor, on guitar, seamlessly embodies Richie Sambora’s legendary riffs and signature leads, enhancing the authenticity of the band’s sound. Likewise, Brian Barchman’s drumming serves as the pulsating heartbeat of the group, infusing each performance with the spirit and rhythm reminiscent of Tico Torres’ drum grooves.

Robin Altmeyer’s mastery of bass guitar ensures the faithful rendition of Bon Jovi’s iconic basslines, while also contributing to the band’s rich musical texture. Complementing the ensemble is Chip McGurer, whose adept keyboard skills faithfully recreate the iconic sounds that define Bon Jovi’s music.

Mesmerizing audiences with their flawless renditions, Crush delivers electrifying performances of Bon Jovi hits such as “Living on a Prayer,” “You Give Love a Bad Name,” “Wanted Dead Or Alive,” “It’s My Life” All performed with an arena sized production with plenty of moving lights, smoke, and pyrotechnics…all paying tribute to the greatest band in the world, Bon Jovi.

Currently, Crush: The Bon Jovi Concert Experience is embarking on a tour that spans across the United States and Canada, with scheduled stops in Florida, Ohio, Missouri, Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Washington, Nevada, and Ottawa, Canada, bringing the exhilarating energy of a Bon Jovi concert to fans worldwide.

Mandalyn and The Hunters
December 28
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 

Chad Clifford
December 29
5:00 PM
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Chad Clifford is not new to the stage. You can find him performing currently with The Crawpuppies or giving a thrilling acoustic performance. Chad has perfected over 500 songs, so it will definitely be a night to remember filled with the greatest hits.

Live Trivia
December 30
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

Poison’d Crue
December 31
10:00 PM
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Poison’d Crue is made up of 4 Pro Musicians who don’t just play the music, they Live the Music. 

They are all about giving you “Nothing but a Good Time” at the show.  Taking you back to that decade of 80’s Glam Rock !  So come and catch a show so you can take a Ride on the “Wild Side” with us. These guys look forward to meeting you at the show!

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