Radius-Valpo, Valparaiso's best restaurant

Awarded Valparaiso’s Best Restaurants | Radius-Valpo

Looking for the best restaurant in Valparaiso? Look no further than Radius-Valpo, ideally positioned in front of the majestic Courthouse on the historic Lincoln Highway. In a town known for its excellent restaurants, Radius stands alone as downtown Valpo’s most popular and best restaurant. It is packed 7 days a week!

Chef Chris Pavlou and the Radius team put a lot of thought into crafting a menu that changes with the seasons, ensuring that each dish is fresh and bursting with flavor. The food is creatively prepared, with a mix of contemporary American cuisine and global influences, providing something for everyone—from adventurous eaters to those looking for comfort food with a modern twist. But it’s the Hamburger line-up that has made Radius famous… and the legendary bloody mary that comes with a burger on top!

The high-energy vibe at Radius is a perfect blend of sophistication and comfort. It’s upscale yet unpretentious, ideal for casual dinners and more formal events.

Valpo’s Best Burger Restaurant

Anyone can have a good year. But to stand out among the great restaurants in Valparaiso requires extraordinary food, drinks, entertainment, and service. According to Chef Pavlou, it starts from the top. "Cooks and servers are inspired when they see that nobody works harder and has more fun than the boss," says Chris. Radius employees are proud to be part of the restaurant team that was named "Northwest Indiana's Restaurant of the Year" for 2 consecutive years.

Lunch Places | Valpo’s Iconic Restaurant is Open for Lunch!

While Radius has been honored as Northwest Indiana’s best restaurant, it is the All-American Burger that makes Radius stand out in a sea of great restaurants in Valparaiso. Some of the more popular hamburgers include the Prime Burger, the Radius Burger, the Redenbacher, the Big Brisket Burger, and the burger that captured the imagination of Chicago’s top critics: the Elvis Peanut Butter Pretzel Burger.

Burger on a wood board.

Tast the Experience | Restaurants in Downtown Valparaiso

While Radius-Valpo is a restaurant best known for high energy fun and remarkable service, it is the innovative food and drink menu that will keep you coming back. Always fresh fresh and always innovative, the Radius menu features everything from comfort food to remarkable dinners. Even the drink menu is fresh! The seasonal beer menu is carefully curated, while the cocktails and mixed drinks are as fun to look at as they are to drink.

Online Ordering | Delivering Northwest Indiana’s Best Food

The secret sauce of Radius is giving people what they want. That includes the Radius Online Ordering software. Radius developed their online ordering to give customers what they want, where they want, the way they want. Whether by phone, tablet, or PC, Radius ordering is mobile friendly without the headaches or intrusive behavior of third-party apps. You’ll also love that it comes without third-party fees. Radius also has online reservations.

Restaurant Bars | Valparaiso’s Best Place to Eat has Beer & Cocktails

Radius is more than just one of Valparaiso’s best places to eat, its also one of downtown Valpo’s best bars. The Radius cocktail bar offers a great selection of beer, wine, and mixed drinks. Radius stocks the newest seasonal craft beers and wines. Our mixologists are skilled at creating both traditional cocktails and culinary cocktails using season-fresh ingredients! Cheers!

People enjoying food in outdoor seating.

Restaurants with Outdoor Seating

The insatiable desire to please customers doesn’t stop with the innovative recipes of his diverse menu. Chef Chris set up his family restaurant in a location that makes it one of Vaparaiso’s best restaurants with outdoor seating! In the heart of Valpo, Radius customers love to see and be seen. Nothing beats al fresco dining in downtown Valpo, and Radius is arguably the best seat in town.

More recently, Radius was featured in the nation’s top-ranked blog, Guide to Outdoor Dining, and was featured as a Google-recommended read.

Valpo’s Burger Bar Has Gift Cards

Valpo’s best burger bar is an experience anyone would love, which is why so many people love to give and receive a Radius Gift card. Show them you care with Valparaiso’s most popular Restaurant Gift Card. The gift that comes with a remarkable and memorable experience!

Valpo’s best restaurant experience is also Valparaiso’s most popular gift. Imagine how much fun they’ll have! From outdoor dining to a wonderful night with friends while a live band entertains. There is always something special going on at Radius-Valpo.

Of course, the real star attraction at Radius is the food. Always fresh and always delicious. They also might enjoy ordering the legendary Radius bloody mary… a meal carefully stacked to perfection. Your recipient is sure to have a wonderful experience…and that makes the Radius Gift card a wonderful gift! Cheers.

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