50 Best American Restaurants near Dyer

“First time visit today. Chose Jelly because they have gluten free pancakes and was very pleased. The pancakes were delicious. The service was friendly and efficient. A little on the $$ side, but what isn't more expensive now 🤷🏽‍♀. It was definitely worth it, just can't be a frequent thing. Ample parking. Will return.“

“The Best Breakfast Place Around!!“

“We typically love it here. However, we had an easily avoidable issue yesterday. The app only allows the "call ahead" for up to 6. We had a party of 12. So, we called the location to ask if they could accommodate a party of 12. We kept getting placed on hold by 3 different employees only to be told they can't give a time estimate until we are physically there (15+minutes btw of employee after employee). Okay, we pack up and head there. After arriving we are told they can't even sit the 12 of us together and it's a 1.5 hour wait. What a WASTE of OUR time. I understand the wait is based on the customer traffic. But if you guys know you can't sit 12 together, TELL US OVER THE DAM PHONE!!!!!!“

“Spanky’s is a solid spot overall and definitely worth a visit. I’d give it a strong 4 out of 5.
The drinks were the highlight—well made, consistent, and exactly what you want when you’re out for a good time. The atmosphere also stood out in a good way. It had a lively, comfortable vibe that made it easy to relax and enjoy the evening without feeling too crowded or overwhelming.
Service was another positive. Attentive without being overbearing, and everything came out in a timely manner. You could tell they were on top of things, which always makes a difference.
Food was a bit more middle-of-the-road. We tried the jalapeño poppers, and while they were decent, they didn’t quite stand out compared to everything else. Not bad by any means, just not the star of the show.
All in all, Spanky’s delivers where it counts—great drinks, good service, and a fun atmosphere. If you go in expecting a bar-first experience with solid food on the side, you’ll leave happy.“

“Food, drink, and customer service can't be beat!“

“Stopped in with my boyfriend for a jumbo all beef Chicago style hotdog and two chili cheese dogs for lunch. Everything was delicious and hot! Service was great! The woman preparing the food was friendly and quick to bring out our food. We'll be back! Thank you!“

“the bartenders are AMAZING!! 😉🥰“

“Let...me...tell...you......🙌🙌🙌 I've been here a few times....and the last time they ran out of these...because they're SOOOO good! Tonight my mom in law and I split a slab! 🔥🔥 I'm a "tester" of ribs...and believe me when I say....I will ALWAYS be going for these EVERY time! NO sauce needed!! (And besides....I'll be supporting my son while he works there 😍). We met the owner, he asked how we enjoyed our time. Of course we mentioned Austin is ours, he had nothing but great things to say about him! He said we have a good one! JC is an amazzzzzing server!! 💖 If you haven’t been there....go! You will not be disappointed! 😘“

“Very good service and delicious food 🍲“

“This is our favorite place to dine when we are in town! Great food and the best service from Kelli!“

“Best bang for your buck. Delicious, fresh, great variety of food. Exemplary service.“

“First interaction with Antonio in the tasting room......was nothing but pleasantness..... a friend and i encountered him at the bar for a brief time once before and our experience was the same.... if I come to the tasting room in schererville and Antonio's there then I know it will be a great experience always.“

“Always enjoy me a little Denny's stopping for the $6 deals(which always end up being $9 anyways LOL) last time I was there awesome service short staffed on the cooks the server explained it very well and was on her job of keeping the coffee flow ago.. 🤣throughout the warting phase...“

“My family and me love everything about the sandbar. Excellent food and service plus the view of the cedar lake is killer.“

“My server Irene was nice and very attentive. She suggested a couple of entrees. The Billionaires Bacon Burger was satisfying and the Sweet Potato Fries were delicious!! The Pineapple Habanero Wings were a solid 10/10. They also have the coldest Draft Beers I've ever had so that's definitely a plus. The atmosphere was comfortable. I genuinely recommend you give them a try.“

“Super friendly staff and great food! Especially like the daily specials.“

“food was Good enjoy myself“

“quick, fast, and friendly.“

“The staff was very friendly and professional. The restaurant, bathrooms and arcade were extremely clean. The food was very good! We had the hot honey panini, quesadilla and the kids chicken nugget meal :) I highly recommend Tyler’s Tender Railroad Restaurant.“

“well I'm really torn on if I should recommend or not... most of the time the food is fine but when it comes to fundraisers they are really really horrid. let's put a box out and not put anything on the box so the majority of the people have no idea about tossing their receipts in there for a cause... im pretty sure they make enough money where they can put something on the boxes for the customers... if they are so scared about losing money don't even bother... yesterday I was there around 4 and not one person threw a receipt in the box.. I was the first.... second fundraiser and second time unless you already knew, had no idea about it.. .“

“the BEST RESTAURANT in town I have never had a bad meal.Wish they opened at noon, lol. Great prices too!!“

“Locally owned restaurant and bar that caters to the local crowd. Food is very good with daily specials. Personal favorites are the soups and chicken wings. All the food I've had has been good and we visit weekly. The place serves pizza, and it is good, but pizza is definitely a personal decision. Staff is friendly and accommodating. A place worth visiting if you haven't already.“

“I ordered hoagies & a ham & italian beef baked potato. Everything was really good but the Italian beef baked potato was the bomb!!“

“Great Polish food and great service“

“Our first visit to this steakhouse was exceptional from start to finish. The hostesses were warm and welcoming, and we appreciated being able to choose our preferred seating.
Our server, Melissa, was friendly, knowledgeable, and her recommendations were excellent. Most of all she was thoughtful. When she saw my camera come out she offered to take pictures and after I told her I wasn’t going to order a cocktail due to a headache, she checked in on it later on. She made for a great experience.
The Chilean sea bass was perfectly cooked with a delicate texture and delicious sweet sauce, while the ribeye was cooked to a perfect medium and was juicy, tender, and full of flavor.
Chef Arthur stopped by our table and we were able to personally compliment him on the incredible lobster and shrimp dumpling appetizer, which was absolutely delicious.
The combination of exceptional service, outstanding food, and genuine hospitality made for a memorable evening. We look forward to returning and trying other dishes although it’ll be hard not to order the Chilean sea bass and ribeye again because they were that good!“

“They are for sure #fatmanapproved! I LOVE breakfast and Sophia's in Highland is the best around! Never have I had an issue with taste or service. If you want a big, great tasting breakfast then check out Sophia's in Highland.“

“went there for the 1st time last Saturday for Nomad Planet show . Fantastic venue ! Very cool vibe great art work really good food ..had a taco and amazing pulled pork slider that was huge and delicious. We look forward to future shows ! we'll definitely be back .“

“Upscale sports bar, great menu and many, many TVs. Sit at the bar if you're flying solo or with another person. The bar service provided by Kate, Jamie, Kellie, and Sydney is without equal! There's a great townie bar vibe from the loyal regulars!“

“Okay- RUN to Tastee Top. Stop what you’re doing and go. Right now. I literally just ate the best taco I have ever had in my life (I’m from Houston and I have had lots and lots of tacos.) The taco with steak was INCREDIBLE. My husband had a gyro and the meat was soo tender and delicious. My toddler inhaled his cheeseburger. Portion size is wonderful for the price. We ended the date with a frosted animal cookie shake and a brownie al la mode. 10/10 would recommend! I should also note how sweet the staff are. They are all smiles and super helpful. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻“

“I had heard they had prime rib tacos, I have never had prime rib tacos. I guess you can only get them on Wednesday so I called and ordered carry out. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The taco itself was absolutely delicious! So savory and moist. I am glad I ordered 3 of them. I will 100% be going back.“

“We have been to Bugaboo’s three times now! Love the food, the staff, the atmosphere and will be making this our go to place! The only bad thing I would say is don’t choose the blue cheese dressing (bottled) just ask for more crumbles!“

“Unfortunately, my first visit here was really disappointing 😕 The fried food tasted like it had been cooked in old grease, which gave everything an unpleasant flavor. The chicken was especially bad and didn’t taste fresh at all 🍗❌ The onion rings were also not enjoyable and seemed overcooked and greasy 😞 The only thing I actually liked was the sandwich, which was decent 👍 Everything else was so disappointing that I couldn’t even finish it. I honestly don’t think I would come back again after this experience 💔“

“We always love the food from Cracker Barrel. This last visit was unfortunately not very good. We had to continuously ask for syrup for the pancakes and then when they brought them, they brought the wrong kind as we needed sugar-free by the time they did get it to us pancakes were a little bit better than lukewarm. The eggs were not cooked the way we had asked. The service was very slow and although all this sounds bad, we will of course be going back because most of the time it’s good service and good food. We were at the Cracker Barrel in Merrillville, Indiana.“

“Well, if they cook your food properly, it's not bad... however, if they don't and you need to send it back to cook it (not a fan of raw burgers 🤷‍♀️) and it comes back the same way... be prepared to not eat and pay for the meal anyway. I asked for it to be removed from our bill (over $100 total so not just a couple things) and they removed it after a small "fight" but literally charged us for a basket of fries cuz I ate a few fries off my plate, I guess. they don't take care of their mistakes nor do they care to make things right. Lost future business, everyone at the table was shocked.“

“I made an online order. The order form was easy to follow. The food was ready at the time I ordered it, and was given to me by a very pleasant person. And the veggie pizza was delicious!! So good! And, it was still warm when I got it home!“

“Great food and environment“

“As a truck driver from Thibodaux, Louisiana....I used to stop there very very often from 2017 to 2021 until I had a shoulder surgery....LOVED THIS PLACE, THE OWNERS, THE SERVERS, DEE, JEN AND OTHERS I CANT RECALL, IM SORRY, AND.........PEDRO, THE AWESOME CHEF....I MISS THESE PEOPLE, HOPE EVERYONE IS DOING FINE....HOPE TO REVISIT SOMETIME SOON !!!!!“

“the salmon is fresh and delicious but too much salt i usually like salt but the cook needs too go easy on the salt and the shrimp and grits had too much salt.“

“A diverse social setting, very welcoming, and a very nice environment just to sit and have dinner. Great local musicians help to round out an evening.“

“Excellent Food and Service. Great prices too especially for the portion sizes .“

“Visiting the area and family wanted us to try their brews as one of their favorites. Tried a flight of 10 beers and favs were Tangerine Trackstar, Toxic Words, Lucifer in a haze, Immoveable King, Nuban overlord and the top one Here comes the reaper. We also had the Pretzel and queso for snacks. They were very good and fast. They also had ice tea which is not always available at breweries. I will say the art work gave me pause and some of the names being a Christian but I don't know the background to comment.“

“It's always a pleasure to go to Old Town the white people treat you so good down there the food is great the drinks is a reasonable price it won't hurt your pocket so I try my best stay away from black owned club because black owned club black owned places are too high and too expensive they hurt black people pocket so old town is the place to go I'm keeping all this 100 💯“

“My family has been there a few times and the food is delicious. Always fresh. Just love the food“

“Quick service, great entree presentation, friendly servers😀“

“The food & drinks were delicious, service was good, sports simulators and duck pin bowling were lots of fun. Highly recommend!“

“Dogs were good. All beef. Lots of toppings and everything was fresh. Served in a clamshell so my dogs didn’t get smashed in the bag. Only thing I didn’t like was they don’t have fries. All they have are chips. If they had fries I would go more often.“

“Katie was our waitress last night and she was so sweet! I had a Blueberry Moscow Mule, and it was made to perfection! We had the guacamole as an appetizer and it was delicious and beautifully presented! My husband had the Sacramento Burger with Cajun Fries & I had BBQ & Buffalo Boneless Wings with Fries. Our food came out quickly and we enjoyed our meals. We will definitely be back! We are not members of the Country Club and we love that we get to eat here too! The members we met here last night were very friendly and welcoming.“

“Great experience at the club and nice staff .“

“shout out to jen and her “special drink” the bar and staff were super friendly , security was the nicest guy in the world. first time here and i can definitely say id come back in a heartbeat !!!! :))))))“