Merichka's Restaurant
604 Theodore St, Crest Hill
(815) 723-9371
Customers' Favorites
Merichkas Garlic Poor Boy It's Great
Poor Boy Steak Sandwich with Cheese
Poorboy Steak Sandwich
Double Baked Potato
Small Onion Rings
Poorboy Sandwich
Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Poor Boy
American Fries
Cottage Fries
Recent Reviews
we moved from the area years ago , came back for the holiday weekend . Decided before we even drove 600 miles up here to come to merichkas friday the day after thankgiving and invite the family out to join us. made reservations for 6pm for a large table ,our 10 party members showed up on time . our table was ready . for parties over 8 people an 18% gratuity is automatically added to the bill. our waitress forgot to bring a salad , didnt refill a few drinks even after being asked,...
The poor boy steak sandwich does not disappoint! The perfect amount of buttery garlic goodness. The onion rings are also a must get, a small will feed a party of 4. The atmosphere is comfortable - easy to hold conversations. The price is average and affordable for the generous amount of food given.
Merichk's used to have 'buzz' and atmosphere that was a throwback to the 50's, but it feels that's slowly disappeared in recent years. My father used to eat here in the early 60's & I brought my friends, girlfriends in the 90's & now wife/family so I feel somewhat qualified to discuss how I feel things have changed. Poorboy Sandwich has changed, meat is not the same & lower quality (IMO), food prices are WAY to high for what you...