Smoke On The Water

03/16/2026

Get your VIP tickets early, shaping up to be one of the best events of the summer.

03/07/2026

Big shout out to the Portage Elementary 4th grade boys basketball team! 🏀🔥
These young athletes are heading down to Warsaw, IN this weekend to compete for a state championship. They came together through the Portage Elementary Basketball League back in December and earned this special invite by winning the consolation bracket championship at Hobart High School in February.
Huge thanks to Castle Subaru of Portage for the awesome support and assist!
Wishing these kids all the best—go get that title! 💪 Let's hear it for Portage pride!

02/15/2026

It’s almost go-time for our famous Smoked Corned Beef Sandwiches. We’ve secured a couple solid dates for sales this year. Get your appetites ready—these bad boys never last long! Details dropping soon.

02/13/2026

Thinking Summer party but don't know where to start?

We’ve got packages to fit all of your bbq needs 🍗 🍖 🥩 🌭 🍔 🌽

Whether you’re looking for a fun party with the food truck on-site serving up your specialized menu or a Full-service sterno ware buffet for those more formal times. Maybe even add a carving station or interactive elote station.

Reach out and get a quote and leave the cooking and clean-up to us

02/12/2026

Also available this weekend at our Hops & Hearts - Valentines Day Event is this beautiful masterpiece

Fizzy Feelings are definitely in the air!
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Cupid stopped by the taproom and left something sweet behind… Introducing “Fizzy Feelings”—our bright and bubbly Strawberry Watermelon Hard Seltzer bursting with juicy fruit flavor. Light, playful, and dangerously easy to love. To make it even sweeter, this SATURDAY 2/14 each pour will be served with a chocolate heart candy (while supplies last) — because what’s Valentine’s Day without a little indulgence?
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Whether you’re celebrating with someone special or just treating yourself, come sip on something that gives you all the right Fizzy Feelings.
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See you this weekend, cheers.
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02/11/2026

Join us this weekend for our Hops & Hearts - Valentines Day Event at Gnosis Brewing. We've curated an incredible menu that's perfect for the occasion. Treat yourself and your special someone to a fun, flavorful date night filled with great brews, good vibes, and a little extra romance.
See you there – cheers to love (and hops)! ❤️🍻

02/09/2026

Chili cheese fries anyone?!? Our chili has brisket and pulled pork in it, so smokey 💨 and packed with flavor. Fries are hand cut by Fat Guys Fries INC Available South Shore Tallow Co. in Porter. Our brislet chili available by the quart as well. Get some before it’s gone!

02/03/2026

Our SB catering menu up over at smokeotw.com and we are now offering beef tallow fried chicken. All of our chicken is hand-breaded and brined in buttermilk with herbs and spices for extra juiciness. We have tenders and whole wings as well. Thank you everyone for the support.

01/10/2026

Brisket tacos and sandwiches today until sold out! Only at the The Whistle Stop Bar and Grill Live fire BBQ baby!

01/08/2026

154 fries