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Marina Shores Yacht Club (Open to the Public) in Portage, IN, is a American restaurant with average rating of 4 stars. See what others have to say about Marina Shores Yacht Club (Open to the Public). Today, Marina Shores Yacht Club (Open to the Public) opens its doors from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Whether you’re curious about how busy the restaurant is or want to reserve a table, call ahead at (219) 841-9113 . Ready to try them out? Other attributes include: wine. Looking for different restaurants with a similar menu? You should check out Taco Bell and Bulldog On The Lake . Have you eaten here before and want to share with others? Leave a review!

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5987 S Dune Harbor Dr, Portage IN 46368, USA

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Good food, drinks, and service. As of our visit, they are planning on staying open through the winter so we will be back!

Had a nice dinner & very good docktails with friends who live there at the marina, Karaoke was just starting that night. ... Definitely coming back !! Read more

Nice restaurant. Sat outdoors and watched the marina. Food was good. Good service.

Visited some friends to go boating. Its a very nice marina. Bathrooms were far from dock.

I had a wonderful experience with Alana as my server. Parmesan truffle fries were amazing and their Manhattan cocktail is by far ... the best I have ever had! Loved that they are dog friendly. Read more

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Marina Shores Yacht Club (Open to the Public) is open on the following days: Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 04:00 PM - 10:00 PM Friday: 04:00 PM - 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 PM - 08:00 PM

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“ Delightful outdoor shop with great bar tender. ” in 2 reviews

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Delightful outdoor shop with great bar tender. View of the harbor and lake. Food is reasonably priced and served fresh. Lovely place for lunch or dinner!

We called in advance to make sure they could accommodate my food allergy restrictions. The girl on the phone was so positive and said they could absolutely and I could get a burger. Keep reading... When we arrived, they said the meat was pre seasoned and they couldn't make my meal. My friend suggested the chicken and they said they'd do that in a skillet away from everything else. Aside from the lack of flavor, which isn't a big deal (I'm used to little flavor), it was so dry and the knife was so dull that I couldn't cut it! They charged me $3 extra for a lettuce and onion salad, but didn't say it was an up-charge. I was afraid to eat the fries because they didn't sound confident in their cleanliness and with anaphylaxis being a possibility, it's not something to risk. And lastly, we sat outside and the number of flies around us and sitting ON our food was DISGUSTING. $20 later, I left hungry and disappointed.

After several years of revamped formats and mixed experiences, the Yacht Club has figured it out in 2022! App, Burgers and salads were good, fries were crispy (get the truffle fry upgrade), and kids menu is great. Great option for easy non chain restaurant near the marina, Portage Lakefront or Ogden Dunes.

This place rocks, food, service, and entertainment, great location!

Fun, family friendly atmosphere. Great food and friendly service. Off season events like comedy night and karaoke that keep it fun through to boating season...

As a long time boater in the marina here, I was happy to see the new Yacht Club restaurant open up. Now that I've had at least a dozen meals here, I can say that I've never been disappointed- The food has always been very good, and the variety offered on the menu is extensive. I've had the catfish, ( very good) bacon wrapped scallops ( yum) and at least three different versions of the burgers, all of which have been very good. The crap dip appetizer will fill you up so its something to share. Crab cakes and oysters too! All in all a very welcome addition to the marina!! Just waiting for a wider wine and beer selection, they often are out of wine choices. Service has always been friendly and attentive- Stop in, you will not regret it!!

Great service. Food was good. The new owners are not going to shut down this fall. We were told they will be open Thursdays and weekends.

Cool spot with a view of boats. Menu is simple but yummy. Portabella Burger was massive. Kat was our server and was lovely. Would def recommend/go back if you are looking to eat outside with a view

Great food and service. We were a big group and we went loved the service, so much we went back two days in a row. Sitting outside with the music playing really made our weekend. The burgers rock.

The yacht club at Marina Shores was amazing. Our server was excellent and the drinks were great. We ordered a Manhattan and the Punch. Also had shrimp cocktail which was delicious. Needless to say we will be going back for dinner. We stopped in to see what the yacht club was all about and we loved the atmosphere as well as the staff.

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• Smash Burger Our Way $17.00
• American Cheese, Grilled Onions, Special Sauce, and Pickles.All Burgers are made with two fresh handmade patties seasoned with our secret spices and choice of American, Swiss, PepperJack or Cheddar cheese unless otherwise noted. Served with a Potato Chips. Substitute a regular side for +$1.50 Seasonal Veggies, Fries or Tater Tots Or a premium side for +$3 Coleslaw, Onions Rings, Baked Potato, Mac N Cheese, Cup of Soup or Side house Salad
• Southwest Chicken Egg Rolls $14.50
• Flash-fried and stuffed with Chicken, Corn, Black Beans, Cheese, & Peppers.Served with Ranch or Chipotle Ranch
• Ebi Tempura Roll $14.50
• Shrimp Tempura, Avocado, Tempura Crumbs, Unagi Sauce
• Wings $12.00+
• Chicken wings available in three sizes: 6, 10, or 25. Choose from 10 sauces including buffalo, sweet Thai chili, spicy BBQ, garlic parmesan, bourbon, or dry rubs.
• California Roll $12.00
• Crab, Avocado, Cucumber

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An Englishman's visit to the world's LARGEST Lenin head

The Rinpoche Bagsha temple crackled with the deep murmur of Buddhist prayer. Under the warm gaze of a golden cross-legged Buddha, eight monks in crimson robes sat at a low table in the centre of the room, ethereal chants bursting from their throats. A bell tinkled. During the final prayer, the congregation, squeezed together on benches close to the monks, picked up parcels of food and waved them in front of themselves in clockwise circles. The bell tinkled one last time.   

And with that, the hundred Russians put on their hats and coats and came outside to where six marshrutka buses were waiting. The driver took their 20 rubles (approx. $0.30) before taking them down the hill to Soviet Square. So begins a Sunday evening in Ulan-Ude, in Eastern Siberia’s Buddhist republic of Buryatia. 

Preserving Buddhist heritage 

Datsan Rinpoche Bagsha.

A country of rolling hills between the southern shores of Lake Baikal and Russia’s frontier with Mongolia, Buryatia spans a territory as big as Germany, but fewer than a million people live here. Half of them reside in Ulan-Ude, the Trans-Siberian stopover and capital of the Buryat people. Buryats are of Mongolian stock, nomadic herders with a language and culture close to their cousins across the border. For centuries, Mongol khans governed the lands around Baikal; but living inside Moscow’s orbit for generations - first in the Buryat-Mongolian Autonomous Soviet Republic, then as Russian citizens - has changed the Buryats’ identity.

As the first buses leave, some people stay behind for the monks to bless their food. Others stay to offer more prayers – first standing facing the Buddha with palms touching above their heads, then prostrate on their stomachs on the carpet.  

Ethnographic Museum of the peoples living behind Baikal.

Outside in the temple’s grounds, the view over the Transbaikal region from the summit is breathtaking. A mountain wind rips through a row of brightly-coloured prayer flags. Cast-iron prayer wheels rasp against fingers in the Siberian cold, while boards display Buddhist mantras in Russian, encouraging patience and hard work. A separate building houses the temple’s museum: its walls are covered with photographs from the Dalai Lama’s visit to Buryatia in 1991. 

Russian and Soviet vibes

Down the hill in Ulan-Ude, it’s easier to feel that you are in Russia. The voice of the tannoy ushering people into the chaotic Galaxy mall on Baltakhinova Street is the same man I had heard outside a mall in Arkhangelsk the week before. Kuybysheva Street is a collection of old wooden Siberian cottages, most repainted colourfully in bold blues and greens, and with white window-frames. They survive from the time of the Tsars, when Ulan-Ude - back then a little settlement called Verkhneudinsk - was a Russian trading post on the way to China.

On Soviet Square, in the middle of the city, is the landmark that gives Ulan-Ude its quaint claim to fame: the world’s largest sculpture of Lenin’s head, which serves as Buryatia’s calling card on the Trans-Siberian Railway. The head, eight meters tall, is known outside of Russia, too: the then supreme leader of North Korea Kim Jong-il (himself a man of Eastern Siberia; he was born outside Khabarovsk) traveled here shortly before he died in 2011, especially to pay his respects to Lenin. 

But Ilyich (that’s Lenin’s patronymic) wasn’t always so popular. The story goes that the sculpture was commissioned in 1971 to mark the centenary of Lenin’s birth and shipped to Canada, where a delegation from the Soviet Union was taking part in an exhibition. When the 42-ton Lenin returned home, Ulan-Ude was the only town in the USSR that Moscow could persuade to take him.  

Blending cultures

If the air inside the Rinpoche Bagsha temple crackles with prayer, then during a service at Odigitrievsky cathedral, the sound waves soothe you. Each deep ululation of the priest, followed by a chorus of high mesmeric song from the congregation, makes your heart slow down until you are frozen to the spot. The cathedral was built in the 18th century with money donated by Cossack merchants. It stands where the two rivers that run through Ulan-Ude, the Uda and the Selenge, almost meet. During the Soviet era, Odigitrievsky cathedral was converted into an anti-religious museum, but now services have resumed here twice a day. 

In other parts of Ulan-Ude, Buryatia’s cultures blend together. At Cafe Kheseg on Kommunisticheskaya Street, Buryat families eat brunches of boovo (small, hard doughnuts served in a puddle of condensed milk) and blinchiki (small pancakes), as Russian and Mongolian ballads alternate on the stereo. Souvenir stores sell Mongolian handcrafts beside packs of Sagan Dalya, a potent medicinal Siberian tea. A statue on Lenina Street depicts two fish with their tails entwined to form a circle. This is an auspicious symbol in Buddhism, representing freedom and happiness, and here they are the shape of two Russian omul salmon, native to Lake Baikal.

Half an hour’s drive north of Ulan-Ude, in the district of Verkhnyaya Berezovka, is the Ethnographic Museum of the Peoples of Baikal - a portion of the wilderness punctuated with model villages. Each village is dedicated to the culture of one of the tribes, who populate the vast Baikal Region - Buryats, Evenks, Soyots, Cossacks and Old Believers. To get to the villages, you have to walk through a wildlife sanctuary, where a Siberian tiger, a pack of wolves, wild red foxes and Bactrian camels roam around in large pens. 

On a bitterly cold night, with a six-hour flight back to Moscow before dawn, I walk back towards Rinpoche Bagsha. I have to end my trip with one last look at a Soviet-era slogan on top of a housing block. It says, in big red letters: “Ulan-Ude - star of my Buryatia!”

Jonathan Campion writes about Russia at jonathancampion.com . Last time he traveled to Buryatia was in 2018.

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Untypical Russia: Buryatia Region

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Travelers going to Russia on Trans-Siberian tours often have no idea about what they'll actually be lucky to see, experience, and discover while there. Is it only narrowed down to balalaikas and matryoshkas? Certainly, not!

The biggest country in the world has many one-of-a-kind corners in stock, as such, the enigmatic Buryatia Region is among the most off-the-beaten-path destinations in Russia, boasting the combination of unique cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and pure nature with glorious Lake Baikal as icing on the cake.

A melting pot blending centuries of intertwining cultures and religions, a place to be fairly classified among “the world’s paths less traveled”, a destination that was once home to a “lost” city which wasn’t on the maps and closed for foreign visitors, a region with unparalleled nature... Buryatia will surely surprise you!

This ancient and magnificent place has everything for nature enthusiasts: the untouched beauty of the Siberian taiga, the worldwide famous freshwater Lake Baikal, crystal-clear rivers and waterfalls, majestic snow-covered peaks of the Sayan Mountains, and fresh air filled with the scent of wildflowers and herbs. What’s not to love?

Natural Wonders in Buryatia

• Siberian taiga;
• Lake Baikal;
• Sayan Mountains;
• Chamar-Daban Mountain Range;
• Ushkan Islands;
• Svyatoy Nos Peninsula.

A Few Facts About Buryatia

Many people wonder if Buryatia is actually a country (small spoiler: it’s not). The Republic of Buryatia is a subject of the Russian Federation and is part of Russia’s Siberian Federal District. Its administrative and cultural center is Ulan-Ude.

So where is Buryatia exactly? Speaking about the Buryatia location, it is beneficially placed on the crossroads between Russia, Mongolia, and China, explaining the region’s rich natural, historical, and cultural heritage. If you take a look at the world map, you will see that according to its size Buryatia can be easily compared to Germany.

The Buryatia climate is sharply continental with cold, dry, and frosty winters and hot summers with heavy rainfalls in July and August. The average temperature in summer is +18,5 ℃ (+64,4 °F), in winter -22 ℃ (-7,6 °F). Sudden weather changes are not typical for this region, so you can easily plan activities during your Trans-Siberian trip .

Lake Baikal

In eastern Siberia, between the Irkutsk Oblast to the northwest and Buryatia to the southeast is located another wonder of the planet, the world’s oldest (20 million–25 million years old) and deepest (1637 m or 5370,7 ft) freshwater lake, the Baikal.

The origins of the name are unknown, but people from different regions created their own versions: rich fire (Mongolian), rich lake (Turkic), deep water (Yakut), northern sea (Chinese). One thing’s certain: this UNESCO World Heritage treasure is absolutely well-worth visiting and undoubtedly should be included in your Russian travel itinerary !

Quick Buryatia Facts

• What is it? The Republic of Buryatia is a subject of the Russian Federation and is part of Russia’s Siberian Federal District.
• Where is it? It is located on the crossroad between Russia, Mongolia, and China.
• What's the weather like? The average temperature in summer is +18,5 ℃ (+64,4 °F), in winter -22 ℃ (-7,6 °F).

Unbelievable Ulan-Ude

During your trip to Buryatia paying a visit to its heart, Ulan-Ude , is one of the absolute must-dos! It is the capital of the Republic of Buryatia and home for the Buryat, Evenk, and Russian people. Being the major hub of the region, Ulan-Ude is one of eastern Siberia's most likable cities which has a distinct Asian-like vibe, perhaps because of the cultural mixture and proximity to Mongolia. Here you’ll definitely feel more of Asia than Russia as half of the people living here are Buryats.

Did you know that just a few decades ago Ulan-Ude was closed for all foreigners? Let's delve into the history of the city and solve this mystery together! Founded as a Cossack fort called Udinsk (later Verkhneudinsk) in 1666, the city prospered thanks to its title as the most important stop on the tea-caravan route from China via Troitskosavsk (now Kyakhta).

After being renamed to Ulan-Ude in 1934, it was a ghost city all the way up to the 1980s because of its secret military plants. Even now there are still mysterious blank spaces on the maps of the city. Are you ready to discover the lost pearl of Russia?

Ulan-Ude Today

Today with its unique Asian spirit, fascinating architecture, and unique Mongol-Buddhist culture the Buryat capital, Ulan-Ude, welcomes tourists from all over the world with open arms! It is the perfect place for you to experience the wonders and mysticism of Siberia’s east.

Without a doubt, Ulan-Ude has a special atmosphere that differs from any other Russian city, as well as boasts its own ethnic holidays, festivals, sports, folklore, and style of life. It is still a significant commercial and industrial center and the third most populated Siberian city, located on the 5640th kilometer (9076th mile) of the Trans-Siberian Railway.

Best Places to Visit in Ulan-Ude

In fact, Ulan-Ude attractions are literally met at every step. Among the places worth a stop here is the Ulan-Ude Ethnographic Museum , an amusing outdoor museum with more than 11000 exhibits. In the downtown area, tourists can experience the enchantment of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Smolensk , while this cathedral was used as an anti-religious center during the Soviet Union, it has now been restored to its original purpose.

Moreover, prepare to see the top brand-maker of the Republic of Buryatia, one of the stark Soviet remnants - the largest Head of Vladimir Lenin statue which creates an unusual and interesting contrast against the heavily eastern influences.

Furthermore, the city is surrounded by a vast forest which is usual for the Siberian region and perfect for nature lovers. So whether you wish to explore the old town or go for a hike, Ulan-Ude is a wonderful addition to any vacation to Russia !

The Buryats and Their Unusual Culture

Although most foreigners who’d see a Buryat would most probably not even guess that he or she is a Russian, the Buryats are especially warm-hearted and vibrant people who are one of Russia’s most ancient indigenous clans and among the largest Siberian nationalities. Integral to the culture of south-central Siberia, the estimated Buryatia population is over 500 thousand people.

The Buryats treasure their historical heritage and carefully pass down their unique customs from generation to generation. Interestingly, the Buryat people are the descendants of Mongolian tribes, inhabiting the area for over a millennium. Many local traditions were created by Mongolians, including vertical writing script and the nomadic lifestyle.

Variety of Colors

The first distinctive feature that strikes the eye of foreigners is the fact that the Buryat culture is full of colors. They are actively used in their religious practices and every color has its special meaning, even the fabrics used for a Buryat traditional costume are also very bright and vivid.

The Buryats believe that everyone has their own color which is assigned to a person according to his or her birth year. During your Russia trip to Buryatia, you also have a unique chance to find out about your special color! You can do it in the most famous Buryat Buddhist temple, Ivolginsky Datsan, about which we tell you a bit later. So stay tuned!

Hospitality

Traditional Siberian hospitality is also worth mentioning. You can see all cultural peculiarities yourself during a visit to an ethnic Buryat village and the Russian Old-believers’ Village which are absolute “musts” for all guests of Buryatia.

Don’t miss the opportunity to get an insight into the fascinating character and lifestyle of the local people, treat yourself with delicious organic Buryat food (cooked according to ancient recipes), and let yourself be enchanted by unusual Buryat music, filled with sounds of the wild wind and singing of the Russian Old-believers’ choir, accredited by UNESCO as a part of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

The Buryats The Buryats are especially warm-hearted and vibrant people who are one of Russia’s most ancient indigenous clans and among the largest Siberian nationalities. Integral to the culture of south-central Siberia, the estimated Buryatia population is over 500 thousand people.

Buryatia Language

Buryatia welcomes everyone with a warm “Mende!” on the lips, it is the equivalent of the English "Hello!". See? You already learned your first word in Buryat, let’s collect even more during your journey to this unusual part of Russia! The Buryat language is another wonder of the region which you can’t experience anywhere else in the world!

It's important to mention that the territory was colonized in the 17th century by the Russians who were looking for wealth, furs, and gold. This had a consequential impact on the way of local life and led to the formation of the Buryat ethnos. Moreover, the Soviet ideology had a significant impact on the traditional culture, religion, and of course language of the Buryats too. The Cyrillic script was adopted as the Buryat literary language and though Buryat as a language is still in use, can you believe that it is classified as endangered by UNESCO? The Soviet government restricted its use during the USSR, and as a result, the number of speakers has dropped, despite lifting the restriction at the end of the Soviet Union.

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