Waitress was crabby. Not good service. Food was fair
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Matt Zurek
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Tiviona Robinson
Been coming here since a kid! It never gets old always an amazing experience from the food to the service! Will not eat a poor boy no where else!
I've been coming here with my family for over 30 years. Graduations, Confirmations, Birthdays, Celebration of Life Dinners and everytime I come home to visit Joliet. I have also had my mom bring poorboys on the plane with her when she Flys to visit me. You should absolutely have Diners, Drive Ins and Dives do a show. Never change. You're the best!
I know the shooting happened yesterday, but I must say this.....the employees at this restaurant took very good care of my parents and the other patrons' safety. Thank you for ensuring the place was on lockdown and that everyone made it out safely. My parents are traumatized, but they sure appreciated the quick thinking of the employees and the professionalism they still maintained while in this situation. I'm so relieved and thankful that no one was hurt. The food was excellent, and they loved their meals. What an awesome place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charlie Morrow
Great poor
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yodel Burger
Angel Dougherty
Food is always great. A little on the expensive side, but always really good. Double baked potatoes are absolutely phenomenal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rich
Been coming here for 45 years, they never disappoint!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poorboy Steak Sandwich
Elizabeth
What an amazing dinner we had very good job guys thank you food and service
THE STAFF ARE SWIFT, POLITE, ALWAYS WERE HELPFUL! THEY KEPT COMING TO CHECK TO SEE IF ANYONE NEEDED ANYTHING! FROM FOOD , TO WATER OR WHATEVER YOU NEEDED , THEY WERE THERE ON THE SPOT!!! EXCELLENT, DELICIOUS FOOD!!!
Poor boy was small and the quality of the food was missing garlic and flavor
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poorboy Steak Sandwich, Double Baked Potato, Salad
Waitress was crabby. Not good service. Food was fair
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Been coming here since a kid! It never gets old always an amazing experience from the food to the service! Will not eat a poor boy no where else!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poorboy Steak Sandwich, Double Baked Potato
I've been coming here with my family for over 30 years. Graduations, Confirmations, Birthdays, Celebration of Life Dinners and everytime I come home to visit Joliet. I have also had my mom bring poorboys on the plane with her when she Flys to visit me. You should absolutely have Diners, Drive Ins and Dives do a show. Never change. You're the best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poorboy Steak Sandwich, Double Baked Potato, Relish Tray
I know the shooting happened yesterday, but I must say this.....the employees at this restaurant took very good care of my parents and the other patrons' safety. Thank you for ensuring the place was on lockdown and that everyone made it out safely. My parents are traumatized, but they sure appreciated the quick thinking of the employees and the professionalism they still maintained while in this situation. I'm so relieved and thankful that no one was hurt. The food was excellent, and they loved their meals. What an awesome place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great poor
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yodel Burger
Food is always great. A little on the expensive side, but always really good. Double baked potatoes are absolutely phenomenal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Been coming here for 45 years, they never disappoint!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poorboy Steak Sandwich
What an amazing dinner we had very good job guys thank you food and service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I had the fried chicken, and it was fantastic .... my partner had the Poor Boy, another great sandwich...make sure you get extra garlic butter...
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Double Baked Potato, Poorboy Sandwich
I've been going there since the early 70s, the poorboy with garlic butterine is an iconic staple.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, American Fries, Cottage Fries, Double Baked Potato, Merichkas Garlic Poor Boy It's Great, Relish Tray, Poorboy Sandwich
I enjoyed the food. Excellent Double baked potato.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Double Baked Potato, Poorboy Sandwich
THE STAFF ARE SWIFT, POLITE, ALWAYS WERE HELPFUL! THEY KEPT COMING TO CHECK TO SEE IF ANYONE NEEDED ANYTHING! FROM FOOD , TO WATER OR WHATEVER YOU NEEDED , THEY WERE THERE ON THE SPOT!!! EXCELLENT, DELICIOUS FOOD!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poorboy Sandwich
Great food as
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4