Dining Hours
Mon - Thurs: 5pm – 9pm
Fri: 5pm – 10pm
Sat: 4pm – 10pm
Sun: 4pm – 9pm
Fri: 5pm – 10pm
Sat: 4pm – 10pm
Sun: 4pm – 9pm
Hours and Menus subject to change.
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Kankakee Grille is a place for friends and family to gather and enjoy rustic cuisine, wood-fired pizza and a variety of craft beers. The main dining features room for 130 guests as well as a 37 seat bar. During the beautiful Northeast Indiana seasons, guests can also enjoy soft seating on the outdoor patio.
20% gratuity will be added to parties of 6 or more.
1-866-4WINDS1 (1-866-494-6371)
20% gratuity will be added to parties of 6 or more. Limited Kankakee Grille menu offered on concert nights and is subject to change.
Please note: During inclement weather or scheduled maintenance, hours of operation are subject to change. Please call 1-866-494-6371 for more information.
Sunday, May 10
Seafood Linguine Fra Diavolo
Gulf Shrimp, Lump Crab Meat, Zesty Tomato Sauce, over Linguine
Served with Garlic Bread and Choice of Sout or House Salad and a Strawberry Mousse Dome for dessert.
$32 per person
or
Surf & Turf
Filet of Beef with Herb Butter and Crab Stuffed Shrimp on Beurre Blanc Sauce, Paired with a House Salad, Mashed Potatoes, and Michigan Asparagus and a Strawberry Mousse Dome for dessert.
$48 per person
New Buffalo – Monday, May 4
South Bend – Monday, May 4 – Tuesday, May 5
Fiesta Chicken Quesadilla
Grilled Chicken, Tomatoes, Green Onions, Crispy Tortilla, Ranchero Sauce, Blended Cheeses, served with Tortilla Chips, Salsa and Guacamole
$18
Michelada
Mexican Beer, Bloody Mary Mix, garnished with Lime & Tajin
$14
Chris and Lou have been performing throughout the Chicagoland Area together for over twenty years. Their skillful musicianship combined with vocal harmony is the key when it comes to creating acoustic versions of classic music from the 60s and beyond.
The duo covers all of your favorites from The Beatles to Led Zeppelin.
The Rozzie and Brian Duo is a Chicago-based musical pair blending rich vocals, dynamic instrumentation, and a love for storytelling through sound. With Rozzie on guitar, keys, and vocals, and Brian on bass and vocals, they deliver a fresh, emotive take on songs you know and love.
Their setlist spans artists like Tears for Fears, Fleetwood Mac, The Weeknd, David Bowie, Bill Withers, ABBA, and Elton John—bringing a mix of nostalgia and originality to every performance.
Rozzie’s indie-pop roots shine through in her heartfelt delivery and lyrical style, while Brian brings a smooth, art-rock edge with layered bass lines and harmonies. Together, they create a sound that’s both intimate and powerful—perfect for fans of timeless classics reimagined with soul and creativity.
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!
One needs to only observe Nicholas Kazonis performing for a moment to surmise that, surely, he was born with a guitar in his hand and a song in his heart. Countless musicians are blessed with the talent to make their craft look easy, but few are imbued with that innate ability to make it look as effortless as breathing. Nick is one such musician. From the agility and precision in his fingers to the seemingly boundless dexterity of his singing, the ferocity of Nick’s talent and well-honed ability are made apparent nearly instantly. However, even that undersells both the sheer volume of work and the versatility of skill sets that truly encompasses Nicholas Kazonis.
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.
Jason Curtis is a Northern Indiana acoustic guitarist and singer transplanted from Panama City, Florida. Jason’s southern roots center on the emerging country music genre performing cover songs from;
Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll, Zach Bryan as well as all of your favorites like Kenny Chesney, Lee Brice, Garth Brooks and many more. You may catch an original song from Jason on the right night, or he might just introduce you to an original song from the vibrant Key West Singer-songwriter scene where he likes to hang out.
Requests are always welcome and a good sing along is for sure in store if you’re ready 🙂
“With over 30 years of experience Dan has been touring the countryside with doing his own unique blend of acoustic Americana. With deep roots in acoustic guitar and banjo, Dans music incorporates elements of various American music styles, including woodstock rock, blues , bluegrass, jamgrass, roots-rock, folk & classic country resulting in a distinctive sound that highlights a lifetime of musical experiences.
Dan recorded, performed on and produced a CD with the Art Gomperz Band that made it into the Top 10 of the European Country Music Association Charts and the song “Don’t Worry Anymore” Nominated IMA Americana Song of the Year. His original Banjo Instrumental “Courts in Session” received extensive radio play including the SIRIUS bluegrass channel and his recent CD and guitar instruction have been featured in two issues of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine.
Over the years, Dan has shared the stage with such great acts as: Leftover Salmon, String Cheese Incident, Steep Canyon Rangers, Corn Meal, Pure Prairie League, Commander Cody, Peter Rowan and the Dillards. Dan is currently involved in his solo performances as well and playing with The Boulevard Billies.”
I have been playing live music for over 30 years and have been a member of some popular local cover bands including, Phil Hornet, Piehole and I am currently the rhythm guitarist / singer for Dixie Way South. My solo acoustic show covers a wide array of music by artist from a lot of different genres, from rock and alternative rock to country, country rock and Americana.
Tim was born and raised in SW Michigan. As a young boy he was greatly influenced by two of his uncles who played flamenco guitar. He would listen for hours as they played the old Spanish ballads from Puerto Rico. His uncle gave him a guitar at 13 years old and Tim was hooked.
From age 15 on, Tim played solo and with various rock bands. He has attended the Front Porch Music school in Valparaiso, Indiana as well as a number of classes ranging from piano and theory to vocal studies and master guitar.
Tim plays different shows from festivals, concerts, supper clubs, pubs and cafes. He is known for his 70’s & 80’s style and features the music of various artists, like: Dan Fogelberg, James Taylor, America, Poco, Eagles, Jimmy Buffet, Cat Stevens, CSNY, Van Morrison, Jim Croce, John Denver, Paul Simon, John Fogerty, etc.
A professional musician for over 30 years, Angelo performs a wide variety of musical styles from a repertoire of over 1000 songs, while easily accommodating most any request, Angelo’s command of the guitar and skilled musicianship allows him to improvise intricate guitar solos and syncopated rhythms into the performance Seamlessly blending songs into one another or rearranging songs played instrumental for solo guitar, Angelo interprets the music rather than strictly imitating it, making him one of the most sought after musicians around northwest the Chicago area.
Scott and Amy Hicks are an acoustic duo from NW Indiana and have been performing in the music industry for many years. In 2023, they joined forces in both marriage and music to perform acoustic “Gen X” rock from the 80s, 90s and 00s. Their song list is ever growing and includes artists such as Natalie Merchant, Green Day, Peter Gabriel, U2, Radiohead, and Alanis Morissette. Scott and Amy enjoy performing all over the Region of NW Indiana, and can often also be found at several venues in SW Michigan and NE Illinois.
After more than forty years in the music business I am offering an acoustic show featuring hits from the 1960s and 70s. Everything is a hit that way everyone can sing along. The show concentrates on real acoustic music, not just acoustic covers of electric rock songs. I tour across the country from performing from New York to Florida and all points in between, I love my job. I believe a musician should know their music by heart, none my show is read from a iPad or notebook. My stage presence is one of professional integrity in looks and sound.
Chris and Lou have been performing throughout the Chicagoland Area together for over twenty years. Their skillful musicianship combined with vocal harmony is the key when it comes to creating acoustic versions of classic music from the 60s and beyond.
The duo covers all of your favorites from The Beatles to Led Zeppelin.
Buddy Pearson has been steadily playing bass for 36 of his 47 years. Hailing from a very musically supportive family. Buddy was given his first upright bass at age nine, and, in one way or another, has never looked back. In addition to playing bass nightly for others, national and local, Buddy also puts his guitar skills in a solo setting at weekly performances at several venues, with his own brand of Soul, Pop, and Jazz. Along with playing, Buddy has been teaching all levels of electric and upright bass privately for the last 20 years, currently teaching at South Bend’s The Music Village.
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!
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.
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.
The Rozzie and Brian Duo is a Chicago-based musical pair blending rich vocals, dynamic instrumentation, and a love for storytelling through sound. With Rozzie on guitar, keys, and vocals, and Brian on bass and vocals, they deliver a fresh, emotive take on songs you know and love.
Their setlist spans artists like Tears for Fears, Fleetwood Mac, The Weeknd, David Bowie, Bill Withers, ABBA, and Elton John—bringing a mix of nostalgia and originality to every performance.
Rozzie’s indie-pop roots shine through in her heartfelt delivery and lyrical style, while Brian brings a smooth, art-rock edge with layered bass lines and harmonies. Together, they create a sound that’s both intimate and powerful—perfect for fans of timeless classics reimagined with soul and creativity.
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.
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