Redwood Firewood Grill & Bar

Absolutely delicious. We had not been here before but already plan on coming back tomorrow for dinner. Our server, Leset, was amazing. She guided us thru her favorites on the menu and we chose several of her suggestions. They were amazing. The view of the lake is incredible & the food is even better.

This place is getting an extra star for the nice staff and burger. But other than that, food was disappointing. Although it priced similarly to the other restaurants in town, I would say it is overpriced. If the restaurant were in Fort wayne, it would have to be at least $ 5 less a plate or it would not survive. I had the stuffed shrimp with crab ($ 22), which came out cold (although we had a large group of 10) and definitely frozen out of a bag. The garlic mashed potatoes had a hard film on the outside like food you get out of a high school cafeteria. I got an extra side of cilantro rice ($ 3) expecting something like Qdoba or chipotle. There were giant chunks of onion and rice tasted like it was from uncle Bens rice pouch with overcooked cilantro on top. The one good thing was the garlic bread that came out beforehand and my husbands tequila lime burger ($ 15). Even the fries were subpar and cold. My mother in law had the Alfredo green and white pasta dish which was decent but again cold. Also, it took over 2.5 hours for our meal. We went on a monday night and was a full night but not overly crowded. Maybe thats why our food was so cold since it took forever for them to bring it out. Overall, disappointing food which is why I gave it such low stars. If l had to choose, stick to pasta or burger and skip any meat dishes.

We went here on a Thursday night, wasn’t very busy so it was nice and quiet. My husband had the Kobe beef burger with *twisty” fries. He’s a super picky eater and he said that ’ hands down, the burger is the best in Warsaw.’ He practically inhaled the fries. I had the Maryland Crab soup. It’s actually more like a bisque or chowder — chocked full of Crab and delicious but just a little on the salty side. I had the Cobb salad with 3 jumbo shrimp (an extra) which comes with a bacon vinegrette dressing, really good! The toppings were more than plentiful! The whole back of the restaurant is glass with a view of the lake, had a perfect view of the stunning sunset tonight as we ate. Service was fantastic, the place is very clean. I highly recommend this place.

This is Warsaw, Indiana in the heart of the Midwest and with more than their share of Mexican restaurants. But this is NOT a Mexican restaurant. There are, however, many South American influences throughout the menu. When you see a multitude of steaks, Kobe type burgers, even bison meatloaf, you know the owner loves meat and yes, we hear he’s from Argentina.
Everything we ate was wonderfully flavorful. My entrée, Pollo A la Brasa, Peruvian fire roasted chicken, had an amazing crispy browned skin, was very tender and juicy and was served with two sauces, both wonderful and very different. The chicken was served with a rice dish and smashed plantains… yum.
My husband had the the Seafood Pasta dish, octopus ink linguine, scallops and shrimp with a butter sauce. It was as rich as it sounds, very good.
We look forward to enjoying the restaurant this summer, sitting out on their lake side deck with a beer, glass of wine or one of their many house cocktails and more of their delicious food. This was a great find!

Delicious prime rib. I prefer medium-​well and it was perfection. Pleasant service and we were seated immediately. The tables are a bit close, but I didn’t feel crowded.

The food is subpar compared to what’s available in warsaw. Bar staff is great but this place needs some work!

I like this place. We went for a Christmas dinner with co-​workers and they let us stay and visit far past closing time ! Beer on tap was delicious and the food was too

After traversing a longish sloped hallway we entered the reception area and from there looked down on a dramatic view of the dining room with a floor to ceiling glass wall highlighting Center Lake. But for us this was the best thing about the Redwood Firewood Grill. The rest was sub-​par. A puff-​pastry beef filet entrée contained one small piece of beef in nearly a cup of gravy. The one-​half chicken entrée was plain and a bit dry. The dessert menu consisted of six or eight items with only one made in the kitchen (sold out) the rest were the typical cakes and cheesecakes from the wholesaler. We expected better.

Definitely got me out of my comfort zone when ordering. I had the ABSU burger which had poblano peppers, bacon, cheese, and a special mayo on a pretzel bun with a Caesar side salad. Despite being a little nervous about trying it, it was delicious. Caesar salad didn’t have much flavor, though. My favorite though were the soups and bread! Fresh warm bread and homemade soups. Whenever I go back I’ll probably just order big bowls of the Maryland crab and Buffalo chili! Mmm! The view was really nice inside, looking over center lake. Only thing I can really say was lacking was the speed of service. Otherwise, a great establishment to take family and friends.

Was a little disappointed with the Redwood on Monday (⁸⁄₃₁) for a business discussion. Music was a little loud in both the bar and restaurant.
The waitress seemed to have a spouse, small child and family member at a nearby table that distracted her attention.
Appetizers and drinks were good. View of the lake is great.

Excellent service! The food was delicious! Great portions! Management was extremely friendly and polite. The chef even personally delivered our dishes! Gourmet dishes at very reasonable prices. The view of Center Lake was really pretty. Really nice restaurant for a date night. Highly recommended for an affordable fine dining experience/​business lunch meetings/​family gatherings/​romantic date spot.

Let me start off by informing you that my wife wrote this review for her facebook friends.
Today started out to be a beautifully sunny day fit for a trip to the lake (Center Lake in Warsaw, that is) where we returned to Redwood Firewood Grill & Bar, housed in the former Viewpoint Restaurant and Lounge location on St. Rd. 15 (N. Detroit St.). I say «returned» because we visited this gem for dinner early last spring when the weather was still chilly. We loved the diverse menu, food prep & presentation, service, atmosphere, and overall quality of all things and services considered. The structure was built for ‘old– school formal dining’ but has been updated to provide an elegant, but casual dining experience. For a truly spectacular view of the lake, no matter the season, there is no bad seat in the house, but on this summer day we chose the open-​air wrap-​around deck overlooking the water. Looking left, one can see downtown and the dome of Kosciusko County’s historic courthouse. Looking right, it’s just a gorgeous view of the lake and its properties. (For those wanting the same view without the breeze, birds and air-​born allergens, a sunroom is available adjoining the deck just below the expansive dining room.) We met the owner on our first visit and learned that the cooking style in this establishment has deep Brazilian roots, but Peruvian, Mexican, Italian and American traits are also prevalent, creating a food hobbyist’s heaven. Although the lunch menu is not as involved as the dinner menu I still had to take my time to let my taste buds and stomach decipher between the many versions of empanadas, small plates, paninis, quesadillas, fresh pastas, salads, and (of course) the Kobe Gourmet Burgers! Almost immediately Scott spied the Twisted BLT on the Panini List and deemed it his choice. I finally decided on the Veggie Quesadilla. All paninis are priced at $ 9.00 and include homemade potato chips and a dill spear. The Twisted BLT is a unique combination of pancetta, bacon, arugula mix, provolone and spicy lime aioli grill-​pressed on thick Italian bread which allows for every bite to contain the flavor of each component and the homemade chips are several cuts above most eateries’ versions. Quesadillas are priced according to chosen fillings and are priced from $ 8.00 for the Veggie to $ 18.00 for the Cajun Duck Breast with other varieties and prices in between. My Veggie included grilled artichoke hearts, chismol (Central American pico de gallo), red onion, roasted red peppers, spinach, 4-​blend Mexican cheese, red crushed pepper and fresh avocado slices. Fortunately for me, however, a few fresh jalapeño slices were included as well. It’s rare to find so much harvest-​fresh goodness on one plate. Although I consider myself a carnivore, meat would have been unwelcome in this perfect quesadilla. Sour cream and homemade fire roasted salsa were served on the side, which weren’t really needed, but a nice touch nonetheless. Both of our meals were of the utmost freshness and a wonderful bounty of flavors. As fate sometimes smiles on us, Vanessa (our server from our 1^st visit) served us today. She is a wonderful lady who once again made our visit very special. We highly recommend Redwood Firewood, whether you wish to dine outdoors or in, — –and be sure to ask for Vanessa. You’ll be happy you did.

Great food! The food takes longer then expected but worth the wait.

Had dinner last week. Service was friendly, food is trying to be gourmet but simply is not. So, the cheesy, bacon-​y stuffed jalapeño was good, but how can u go wrong with cheese and bacon. My entrée was a pork chop– meat itself was juicy and thick, but a canned pear on top does not impress, and the sweet potatoe side that was described hardly matched. Wish the empanadas were on the menu for dinner.

New location is great. Lake seating makes for a great dining experience. I order the tequila lime Kobe burger. It was very good, but was a little greasy. I will take that any day over a dry burger though. Very juicy with a side of fries. Could use a little more ketchup, but they are more than willing to get you more.

We have been dining at The Redwood Firewood Grill since it opened at their previous location, close to Walmart. Fantastic food and friendly service. Now that they have moved to their new location beside the lake it finally has everything going for it. Food, view, outside dining, great bar and fabulous staff. My husband says it’s the best steak in Warsaw. I love the ribs. The empanadas are a Thanksgiving-​eve staple with our family… great for lunch and snacking on their trips home. If you’re hungry, the South American Parrilladas are a must. We shared it between four of us and there was plenty to go round. If you’re not hungry, order it anyway and take home leftovers! The salads are terrific too. Try the house special Tres Leches cake for desert. Handmade in-​house and well worth the calories. A great bar with lots of local brews on tap and the best Stella in the area. Perfect location for outdoor cocktails by the lake. Don’t come expecting rushed food and service. Take your time and enjoy the experience. We are so pleased for Jose and ALL the staff, and look forward to many more visits for lunch, dinner or just drinks.

The food was great. The Chicken a la Brasa was moist and tender. The ribs had a fantastic smoky flavor and easily came off the bone. The draft beer selection was varied and many micro brews offered. Ryan provided excellent service and recommendations.

We just had dinner at the new location. It was delicious, and I got the impression that they really strive for quality. We ordered the salmon bites ($ 6) as a small plate first (appetizer). There were six of them, but they were tiny. Delicious, but tiny. I got the Cobb salad ($ 9). There was an option to add chicken ($ 2), steak ($ 12), or shrimp ($ 3?). It was really good, but not that big (I guess I’m used to the crazy large portions Americans are becoming famous for). Two of my friends got pollo, the half chicken ($ 15). It came with cilantro rice, and fried plantains. This was both huge and delicious. The sauces were well paired, and the chicken was moist. My last friend ordered the crab cakes. They were two decent sized for dinner. I don’t think it came with anything other than greens. He said that was also really good.
One friend had a mojito with her meal and let me try it. It wasn’t horrible, but it was really great either. She said it lacked any good kick it punch.
The service over all was really good. The chef (and I suspect, owner) came out several times to make sure we were okay and well taken care of.
I would definitely recommend this place to anyone.

Redwood Firewood Grill & Bar has a new location on Detroit Street overlooking Center Lake. Redwood was hidden in a strip mall over by Walmart before their recent move to Detroit Street. Redwood is one of the best restaurants in Warsaw so make reservations for a great meal and a great time!