When the newly built Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery opened it doors on August 4th, 2001 in Shipshewana, the entire town was invited over for dinner. As one of Indiana's largest restaurants, the Blue Gate comfortably seats 600 (more than the town's population). Built to reflect the surrounding community, the Blue Gate resembles a rambling white farmhouse, similar to those that dot the surrounding Amish coutnryside.

An award winning restaurant serving a world famous Family-style meal that features pressure fried chicken and 3 other meats, real mashed potatoes, Amish noodles, plus lots of other sides and 25 varieties of pies to choose from. Browse our menu, read where the Blue Gate got its name, and more below.

Blue Gate Bakery Fresh baked goods daily make this area of the Blue Gate a favorite of regular visitors. Huge Rolls, 25 variety of pies, and take home our famous Peanut Butter and Apple Butter. Candy, Cookbooks and more.

Clear Spring Restaurant Open Sundays, and serving a huge Amish style buffet. Located in the Wana Waves Hotel Complex this restaurant features all the Blue Gate favorites and more. Serves Breakfast, Dinner and Sunday Brunch.

Groups and Banquets The Blue Gate is great place to bring a group. With outstanding food, entertainment, spaces of all sizes, atmosphere and tons to see and do Shipshewana's Blue Gate will make any planner a hero. We have online planners and lots of information to make the job even easier

Catering Now catering groups from 12 to 1000. Come to Shipshewana or bring your Blue Gate favorites to your home or business. We can do almost anything so bring your ideas when you call, the sky's the limit!