Welcome to Beachside Tavern
The Experience
Located on the scenic shores of Bass Lake, Beachside Tavern offers a welcoming, family-friendly dining experience with unbeatable lake views.
Visit UsOpen Sometimes
Our restaurant is a unique experience, and with that comes unique hours. Check us out in any of the times we're open below.
Events
Guests can enjoy both indoor and outdoor seating, live music on select nights, and convenient boat docking for lakeside visitors.
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Hours and Location
View Beachside Tavern at 3698 S County Rd. 210,
Knox, IN 46534 on Google Maps
Call Beachside Tavern by phone at
(574) 485-1086
beachsidetavern.restaurant@gmail.com
Monday-Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 2 am - 9 pm
Thursday 11 am - 9 pm
Friday 11 am - 10 pm
Saturday 8 am - 10 pm
Sunday 8 am - 8 pm
About Us
Nestled in a charming small town on the shores of Bass Lake, Beachside Tavern offers the perfect escape for locals and visitors alike. A favorite summer destination for Chicago travelers, this inviting tavern boasts a spacious patio with stunning lake views, allowing guests to dine al fresco in a relaxed, scenic setting.
The menu delivers affordable American favorites, featuring everything from juicy burgers and fresh seafood to hearty breakfasts and classic comfort food. Whether guests arrive by boat or foot, Beachside Tavern is the go-to spot for great food, good company, and unforgettable summer vibes.
Menus
Fresh Made Salads
All salads are made fresh to order.
Dressing options are:
House ranch, House Thousand Island, Blue Cheese, Honey Mustard, Italian, French, Poppyseed, Caesar, Oil & Vinegar.
Upgrade your salad with chicken for $4, shrimp for $6, or steak for $8
House
A refreshing blend of spring mix greens, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and thinly sliced red onions, topped with shredded cheese and crunchy croutons. Served with your choice of dressing.
$13.00
Caesar
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with creamy Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, and crunchy croutons. Finished with o sprinkle of black pepper.
$13.00
Strawberry Poppyseed
A refreshing mix of crisp greens, sweet strawberries, mandarin oranges, and crunchy pecans, drizzled with a light poppyseed dressing. Topped with feta cheese for a perfect balance of sweet and savory in every bite.
$14.00
Soup
Our homemade soups, freshly made and served to your liking. Ask your server about our soup of the day!
Cup
$4.00
Bowl
$8.00
Appetizers
Garlic Cheese Curds
$10.00
Onion Rings
$9.00
Buffalo Shrimp
$14.00
Tossed Chicken Tenders
(4) $12.00
Traditional Wings
Sauce options:
Buffalo, teriyaki, honey garlic, garlic parmesan, BBQ, honey mustard, cajun dry rub, BBQ dry rub
(8) $11.00
Pretzel Bites
$12.00
Shrimp Cocktail
$14.00
The Dip Deck
Beer cheese, queso blanco, salsa, Mexican street corn, spinach, and artichoke
(2 choices) $12.00
Sides & Upgrades
Sides $3
French Fries
Coleslaw
Baked Potato
Veggie of The Day
Fresh Fruit
Upgrades $4
Onion Rings
Sweet Tots
Side Salad
Waffle Fries
Mac and Cheese
Soup
Drinks $3
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Mr. Pibb
Red Cream Soda
Root Beer
Sweet Tea
Lemonade
Mellow Yellow
Coffee
Burgers & Sandwiches
All burgers are served with your choice of 1 side. Brioche buns can be substituted for a gluten-free option for $2 more.
Beachside Burger
A hearty beet patty topped with succulent grilled shrimp, melted pepper jack, fresh lettuce, tomato, and tangy aioli, all nestled in a toasted brioche bun.
$17.00
Signature Smash
Two perfectly smashed, crispy-edge beef patties cooked on a hot griddie, topped with melted American cheese, fresh pickles, onions, lettuce, tomato, and signature sauce on a toasted bun.
$15.00
B.Y.O.B.
Start with a fresh, juicy beef patty on a toasted bun and pile on your favorite toppings.
Regular toppings: lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle — included.
Premium Toppings
Fried Egg $2.00
Crispy Bacon $2.00
Onion Rings $2.00
Bacon Jam $2.00
Shrimp $2.00
Upgrade
Caramelized Onions $1.00
Mushrooms $1.00
Peppers $1.00
Jalapeños $1.00
$14.00
BLT
Crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and ripe tomato layered on toasted bread with mayo for a timeless favorite.
$12.00
Chicky Sammy
Your choice of grilled or crispy chicken breast, topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, and mayo on a toasted bun.
$14.00
Ribeye Sandwich
Tender, sliced ribeye steak grilled to perfection, topped with sautéed onions and melted pepper jack on o toasted hoagie roll.
$15.00
Italian Beef
Thinly sliced seasoned roast beef piled high on a toasted Italian roll, served with savory au jus.
Add
Peppers $1.00
Onion $1.00
Mozzarella $1.00
Mushorooms $1.00
$14.00
Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Beachside Favorites
All beachside tavern entrees are served with your choice of soup or salad, and one additional side.
Smothered Chicken
Juicy grilled chicken breast topped with sautéed onions, mushrooms, and melted Swiss cheese, and a sprinkle of parmesan.
$17.00
Ribeye
Hand-cut, 12-ounce ribeye steak, marbled for maximum flavor and grilled to your liking.
$32.00
T-Bone
A bold, 16-ounce cut that brings together the tenderness of filet and the rich flavor of strip steak. Flame-grilled to perfection.
$30.00
Honey Garlic Salmon
Fresh, tender salmon filet glazed with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, then seared to perfection for a caramelized finish.
$20.00
Shrimp Dinner
Your choice of grilled or goiden-fried shrimp, served with one side and a side of tangy cocktall sauces and a lemon wedge.
$20.00
Bone-In Pork Chop
Juicy, bone-in pork chop seasoned and grilled to perfection, locking in rich flavors and tenderness with every bite.
$22.00
Pastas
Wacky Mac
Creamy queso-smothered macaroni topped with crispy breaded chicken and drizzled with smoky BBQ sauce. Served with a side of extra BBQ for dipping or pouring.
$17.00
Beachside Alfredo
Classic fettuccine tossed in a creamy house-made Alfredo sauce with parmesan and garlic. Served with garlic bread.
Add
Broccoli or Mushrooms $3.00
Grilled Chicken $4.00
Shrimp $4.00
$15.00
Kids Menu
For $10 with a soft drink and a side included.
Side options: French fries, fresh fruit, veggie of the day, coleslaw
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Cheeseburger
Mac & Cheese
Chicken Tenders
Grilled Cheese
Kids Ribeye
Beer & Wine
Bottles & Cans
Bud Light
$3.50
Budweiser
$3.50
Busch Light
$3.50
Coors Light
$3.50
Miller Lite
$3.50
Miller 64
$3.50
Miller High Life
$3.50
MGD
$3.50
Michelob Ultra
$3.50
Old Style
$3.50
Mike’s Hard
$4.50
Twisted Tea
$5.00
Corona
$5.00
Corona Light
$5.00
Modelo
$5.00
Heinekin
$5.00
Yuengling
$4.50
Pabst Blue Ribbon
$3.50
Stella Artois
$5.00
Guinness
$5.00
Bell's 2 Hearted
$6.00
Bell's Double Cream Stout
$6.00
Ciders
Vandermill Honeycrisp or Totally Roasted
$5.00
Ask your server about our drink specials
Draft Beer
All drafts are available in 12 oz or 16 oz pours. Ask about our 3 rotating taps
Miller Lite
12 oz $2.50
16 oz $3.50
Coors Light
12 oz $2.50
16 oz $3.50
Blue Moon
12 oz $4.00
16 oz $5.00
Seltzers
High Noon Pineapple
$6.00
Black Cherry
$6.00
Grapefruit
$6.00
Watermelon
$6.00
Peach
$6.00
Wine
All wine is served by the glass or by the bottle
JOSH CELLARS
Cabernet Sauvignon
Glass $7.00
Bottle $28.00
Chardonnay
Glass $6.00
Bottle $24.00
Merlot
Glass $8.00
Bottle $32.00
Pinot Grigio
Glass $7.50
Bottle $30.00
Pinot Noir
Glass $8.00
Bottle $32.00
Prosecco
Glass $8.00
Bottle $32.00
Rosé
Glass $7.50
Bottle $30.00
Sauvignon Blanc
Glass $7.50
Bottle $30.00
SEVEN DAUGHTERS
Moscato
Glass $6.50
Bottle $26.00
Cocktails
Dockside Toast
Vodka, creme de cacao, toasted marshmallow syrup, and cream.
Settle in and sip slowly—this smooth, campfire-inspired cocktail brings all the coziness without leaving your seat. With creamy chocolate, a hint of roasted marshmallow, and a fluffy garnish, it's fall on the lake in a glass.
$8.00
Crisp Kiss
Caramel vodka, apple cider, lemon juice, cinnamon sugar rim, cinnamon stick garnish.
Like that first breath of fall air at the lake-crisp, sweet, and a little spicy. Caramel vodka and fresh cider mixed with a splash of lemon for balance, finished with a cinnamon sugar rim and stick. This one tastes like sweater weather feels.
$7.00
Golden Hour
Licor 43, Vodka, Apple Cider, Apple Butter, Ginger Beer.
The sun’s setting on the lake, and this cocktail’s got golden hour written all over it. Vanilla citrus Licor 43 and vodka pair with apple cider and apple butter for a smooth, slightly spiced sip-topped off with a ginger beer kick.
$8.00
Harvest Old Fashioned
Woodford reserve bourbon, apple cider, lemon juice, cinnamon syrup, bitters.
A fresh take on a fireside classic. Smooth woodford reserve is stirred with crisp cider, bright lemon, and cozy cinnamon syrup for a rick, spiced twist on the old fashioned. Balanced, bold, and made for cool nights by the lake.
$10.00
Fireside Pour
Maker's mark bourbon, pumpkin syrup, bitters.
Smooth bourbon meets cozy pumpkin spice in this autumn twist on an old fashioned. Just the right amount of warmth and spice-perfect for sipping
slow by the firepit or out on the patio under the stars.
$9.00
Tipsy Orchard
Butterscotch schnapps, captain morgan rum, apple cider, lemon juice, caramel drizzle, cinnamon stick garnish.
Take a walk through a buzzed up apple orchard with this rich, spiced cocktail. Butterscotch and spiced rum bring the warmth, while fresh cider
And lemon keep things bright. Finished with caramel drizzle and a cinnamon stick for that perfect touck of fall flair.
$7.00
Pumpkin Pick-Me-Up
This one’s basically a psl with a kick. Creamy, caffeinated, and topped with whipped cream and pumpkin spice, it's the cocktail equivalent of your favorite fall hoodie-comfortable, a little indulgent, and hard to say no to.
$8.00
Pumpkin Patch Martini
Varilla vodka, creme de cacao, pumpkin spice creamer, pumpkin syrup, whipped cream, pumpkin pie spice.
Like a stroll through the pumpkin patch-only boozier. Vanilla vodka and chocolate liqueur cozy up with rich pumpkin spice cream and syrup, topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice. Ii's fall dessert, shaken and served.
$10.00