• Located in Fulton County, Rochester, Indiana is 42 miles south of South Bend and 56 miles west of Fort Wayne. For tourists, the town is home to numerous attractions, such as the Fulton County Museum & Living History Village and Elks Golf Course. Visitors to Rochester have numerous dining options, ranging from family restaurants to drive-in burger joints.
  
  

Streamliner Central Restaurant

• Founded in 1939, Streamliner Central Restaurant is located across from the Rochester Court House. The menu includes a number of grilled steaks, such as the slow-roasted prime rib or the 10-oz. tenderloin. Seafood lovers may opt for the grilled salmon, the fried Canadian smelt or the crab cakes. Sandwiches, salads, pizza and ribs are also featured on the menu. For dessert, try a slice of one of the restaurant's housemade pies like the bostom cream or hot caramel apple. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily. Reservations are not required. Casual attire is appropriate. A children's menu is available for young diners.
  
  Streamliner Central Restaurant
  
  201 E. 9th St.
  
  Rochester, IN 46975
  
  574-223-4656
  
  streamlinerrestaurant.com
  
  

Jarrety's Place

• Jarrety's Place is located along Highway 31 or Main Street, the primary thoroughfare in Rochester. For breakfast, the restaurant offers house-made pastries and a selection of breakfast sandwiches, such as the huevos panino, which consists of eggs, bacon, chipotle fire-roasted corn and black bean sauce and hot pepper cheese, stacked on black pepper bread and then grilled. For lunch, Jarrety's offers a hot soup of the day as well as salads, panini sandwiches, wraps and subs. The restaurant has a coffee bar, serving a variety of espresso and cappuccino beverages. Jarrety's Place serves breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily, with the exception of Sundays when the restaurant is closed. Reservations are not taken. Casual attire is the norm when dining at the restaurant. A children's menu is available.
  
  Jarrety's Place
  
  701 Main St.
  
  Rochester, IN 46975
  
  574-223-7101
  
  jarretysplace.com
  
  

The Rochester Flagpole

• The Rochester Flagpole has served the community of Rochester since 1949. The restaurant is a drive-in with guests served curbside by car hops. The restaurant specializes in hot dogs and hamburgers. Featured selections include a Coney Island-style corn dog, a Vienna beef sausage sandwich and a bacon cheeseburger. To accompany the meal, the restaurant offers nachos, french fries, onion rings, cheese-stuffed jalapeno peppers and fried mozzarella sticks. The Rochester Flagpole serves lunch and dinner daily during the spring and summer months. Counter service is also available for takeout.
  
  The Rochester Flagpole
  
  514 E. 9th St.
  
  Rochester, IN 46975
  
  574-223-6218
  
  rochesterflagpole.com‎