16 Best American Restaurants in Gary

“Great Food friendly atmosphere“

“Best pizza ever since I was little“

“My experience at Paige and Charlie’s Coney Island was an abundance of spontaneous joy. My husband was driving south on Broadway when he noticed decorations outside. We both agreed to visit for the purpose of supporting a business in our hometown. When we arrived I was immediately impressed with the kind person waiting to hold the door open as we entered. Then as I looked around inside the restaurant there were beautiful murals adorning the walls. My husband placed our order and I went to the dining area. As each person arrived it seemed like a family get together at a favorite relatives’ house. One of my former students came to the restaurant and I got to meet her daughter, “The Birthday Queen” for the first time. Paige and Charlie’s served as the perfect location for the Birthday Queen to enjoy her birthday breakfast! When our food arrived, it was truly a meal made for royalty. I ordered a half breakfast, but it was an abundant breakfast. Each bite was delicious, and the food was so abundant that we both had food left over. Then there was live music and a DJ in the outdoor eating area. I soon learned that we were in the right place at the right time because Saturday, October 4, 2025, was their official grand opening. The music was so great that people dining in the restaurant sang background vocals. I had an opportunity to meet multiple people who shared that it was a multigenerational business, and that made it an extra special experience to support this business. The wisdom of an elder generation combined with the innovation of a younger generation presents possibilities to prosper on purpose. Visiting Paige and Charlie’s Coney Island was a beautiful, memorable, refreshing and joyful experience. Thank you to each person who planned and worked to ensure that this business succeeds. I am cheering for each team member to win. Thank you for all you do through your work for Paige and Charlie’s Coney Island!“

“I had the Juneteenth Grilled Pineapple bowl special.(grilled: pineapple chunks, rice, yellow & red bell pepper, & chunks of chicken, topped with sour cream served inside 1/2 pineapple rind. Um,um, very flavorful and good. I also had the lunch special Fried pork chops, cornbread dressing, cranberry sauce &“

“Disappointing..the chili/koney sauce was very salty to the point it was nesrly inedible. ..I think since it was late afternoon, it simmered to the point where it became concentrated due to evaporation and it needed some liquid to even out the extreme salt content... the dogs were good, the chili cheeseburger was almost impossible to eat..so messy. Fries were.probably the highlight of my visit the lady behind the counter was excellent though 👍👍 Great service I probably would try them again though....possibly the saltiness was an anomaly“

“I used to come here every weekend to have drinks and enjoy the live band music. Now, their drinks are too expensive for my taste and they replaced the live music with DJs, so I rarely go now. Not that I dislike DJs, but the live music is what set it apart from other bars in the area. The atmosphere doesn't suit DJs as well as it did the live bands. If they're going to stick with DJs, it would be better if the bar was more separated from the main casino floor (like the High Roller room is). I've also eaten at the restaurant a couple of times and the food was delicious. I opted for the king crab both times.“

“Cool place live music good atmosphere“

“food was great and the price was good too. Will order from them again“

“Flamingos has been in town for a long time. Nice little cozy place. A good perch dinner. We like a thin crust pepperoni pizza. The flavor of the pizza dough reminds me of Onos which was one of the Best pizza places, that has a Great flavor to it that you can not find anywhere. The cheese is stretchy when hot. Good flavor! Thumbs up?for Flamingos!“

“Ques Lounge in Gary is top-tier! They’ve added a stylish cigar lounge featuring Winfred Owens Cigars from Estelí, Nicaragua, along with some incredible premium infused cigars you won’t find anywhere else. The food is great, the cocktails are crafted to perfection, and the vibe is smooth and upscale. Perfect spot to unwind, enjoy good music, and treat yourself. Highly recommended!“

“Tanya is the best and funniest waitress in the world. That Tanya lady also sounds like hana Montana🤩🤩🤩“

“Love my tavern family always😎🥰🥳✨“

“Great cheese steak !!!! Gotta try u s steal sandwiches 😂😂yummy!!“

“Everything was so delicious. I'm not cooking anymore on Sunday.“

“This place has a good variety, wonderful staff, and the Food is decent ! . The desserts are good. Gelato tastes amazing. They had fried ravioli, bread pudding, brisket, ribeyes cooked to order, came on a Saturday evening . They had Cajun ettoufeè with shrimp, chicken ,and sausage. Fried shrimp tasteless, just tastes like oil. I didn’t try the Mexican inspired station , but it looked to have fajitas and all the toppings. Spring rolls not good. Marinara sauce was good.“