“Merichka's is one of those places locals have a special place in their heart for; they grew up with it and love it. The atmosphere is 50's kitch. There are several dining rooms and a circa 1940s bar. Other patrons heard we were new to the restaurant and told us we had to get the Poorboy "...it's what Merichka's is known for." It turns out their Poorboy Steak is ground beef plank (a long rectangular patty) on garlic bread served with pickles and lettuce for $14. We also got their Icelandic Cod sandwich (we chose baked over fried) for $15. We also had the Combo Appetizer- onion ring and fried mushrooms for $13. Both sandwiches are available on a plate (choice of potato or steamed vegetables and a salad) for $23 and $26, respectively. That is $10 for a vegetable and salad, if found that high. Dinners are also available for an additional $4 to the plate price (dinners add a relish tray). I decided to get the sandwich a la carte, so maybe it's a lot of food. The Icelandic Cod was prepared perfectly. Fish can be rubbery if overcooked, but this was tender and delicate. I was disappointed the bun was straight out of the bag, not toasted or grilled. The Poorboy was an unseasoned ground beef on garlic bread; it is definitely a skip for me next time. Their menu is extensive with chicken sandwiches, hamburgers, ribeye steak sandwich, and pork chop sandwich. Full meals include lobster, salmon, and steaks.Parking: There has to be over 75 parking spaces on the adjacent and neighboring lots.Kid-friendliness: There is a kids menu with grilled cheese, chicken tenders, cheese burger, etc... it includes french fries and a beverage.Wheelchair accessibility: There are lots of stairs as soon as you walk in and stairs between rooms. I saw a ramp on the other end of the restaurant. You would go through the bar to get to a hostess stand (there are literally 3) and then be limited to the green room. There are stairs to the red rooms, and the bar only has high barstool tables.“
“I got the Maxwell street polish with fries. I lived in Chicago and every now and then went to the original Jimmy's hot dogs which use to be on Halsted and Maxwell, for the original Maxwell street polish. Joey's in Crest Hill tasted just as good! I will be back again.“
“We were in town visiting my mom and wanted a place to play pool. Didn't know what to expect when we pulled into the parking lot. So glad we went it. It was clean, great food, bartender super friendly.Great place to unwind, eat and play some pool and darts.“
“I myself an a Ruben connoisseur, so if you like Ruben’s this is the place. The fried pickles, delicious, the loaded potato skins iconic. We got the food to go, we walked in and the food came out. Got home opened the food up and it was so beautiful. Eating this Ruben had to be the best thing ever. Also it was Saint Patrick day and this will be a new yearly tradition. But I probally need this sandwich at least once a month. The bartender on duty was beautiful and sweet. For a little place in the neighborhood I can’t believe it was this delicious. If you don’t live in crest hill it’s worth the trip. 100/10 would recommend“
“SENDING DATT LUV FAMM, YEET YEET, BEST PLACE 2 GRAB SOME EATZZ,FOR SELF AN THE KIDZZ,GYROZZ OFF THE RAILZZ DELISH,AFTER SCHOOL HS BANGGERZZ,SOCCER MOMZZ PLACE 2 BE ,QUICK BITE ON THOZE ROAD TRIPZZ,YEZZ NICE&HOT,DAY 1ZZ, YEET YEET, GRAB AN XTRA SIDE OF ? MIDNIGHT SNEAK TREAT.“
“The food is amazing. The people are fabulous. The women who take my order, I think one is Karen or Corinne, was so kind we had a lovely conversation while I waited for my thighs and legs chicken order, the other a lovely younger woman so pleasant and has a beautiful personality and smile. The food, from chicken to perch to jumbo shrimp, was hot and fresh and simply delicious. Sal definitely cares about his craft. I don't know the other gentleman cooks names, but they get the orders done and provide terrific meals! I go there so often, they should join the IPO and offer stock options. AND, the fries are the best around!“
“Service was good. I really like their coffee bar menu. That isn’t something you find typically in sit down breakfast spots. I had the cheddar grits and fried green tomatoes. I’m not a vegetarian, but they do have a decent choice of meatless options as well. Refommended.“
“This is hands down 1 of my fav restaurants in the entire Chicagoland just from the hospitality alone. The food is always cooked fresh, and I'm always full with leftovers to spare! Please keep up the great work, yall. I'll be visiting soon again!Also, they very politly greeted me personally and walked over the counter to hand me my food and threw in some additional hot wings! ✊?11/10“