50 Best American Restaurants near Griffith

“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.“

“Amazing food at a great price! The staff is great and you feel like family when walking in. The owner Miguel puts his heart into running the restaurant. Check out Corner Cafe and support this local Griffith restaurant!“

“Came in and the place was completely empty, sign said "seat yourselves" it felt kind of awkward but someone came out to greet us a few seconds later. Staff was super friendly and nice! I brought my grandmother and she wanted to split her meal with someone who wasn't able to come to the restaurant in person, so they brought out half of her meal and waited until we were almost done with the other half freshly made and packaged! Lake perch was great! Not like other restaurants that try to serve ocean perch as lake perch. The Nashville hot chicken strips were a little disappointing they didn't have any heat to them, but the chicken was cooked perfectly and the breading was really good so it made up for it! Mac n cheese was delicious, I was even impressed with the fries! None of them were soggy or over salted! I'm sad I couldn't have tried them sooner!“

“I called to ask about having a birthday party on short notice for my son’s 30th and during the holiday weekend and received a call from the owner letting me know it wouldn’t be a problem at all! I could bring my own food and decorate and he would have a DJ for the night. All the staff were very helpful and accommodating for anything we needed! Service was exceptional at the bar! My family and friends complimented the establishment as soon as they walked in the doors. We look forward to future gatherings or parties here for sure! It was a wonderful evening had by all!“

“Haven't ate there in YEARS!!!!BUT did today and it was awesome....EVERYTHING we had was great, potato soup IS the best EVER!!!! Had that and breaded veal senior meal AND the beef hot plate senior meal and was awesome AND the service from the hostess, requested a specific seat/booth with the best lighting to see better and was accommodated with a smile and waitress was awesome!!! Definitely WILL be back again and often.“

“Celebrated a friends birthday there last night and had an amazing dinner! The entrée of braised short ribs melted in my mouth and banoffee pie could not be beat for dessert!“

“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.“

“Went to Crown Point for some lunch, I'm from out of town. Saw Twelve Islands and decided to give it a try. Our waitress Sarah was absolutely fantastic, she was so nice and great at her job. I tried the chicken stir fry, it was delicious. Highly recommend this restaurant and I would definitely go back. Thank you for a wonderful lunch.“

“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...“

“Great venue! The owner Manoli and manager Sarah we're very attentive to my requests for my retirement party. Food was excellent. Many of the 100 attendees said they loved it. Atmosphere was fun. Loved having the outside seating area for my guests. 5 star plus!!!“

“The first thing I'll say is that the customer service was awesome!!! We had the fish and chips and the classic American cheeseburger. The food was really good. We really liked the atmosphere and you can hear the game loud and clear on the flat screens. I can say we will be back!“

“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.“

“The short rib, wings, and side salad was delicious. Great presentation, flavorful, and my waitress Dawn was very professional and extremely nice.“

“food was Good enjoy myself“

“We thoroughly enjoyed having our wedding reception at The Emerald Green. The new event coordinator, Dani, is truly fantastic. She is very familiar with event hosting and has a solid understanding of the wedding industry. It was a pleasure to work with Dani for her reliable communication, attention to detail, and professional coordination of vendors and reception timeline. Dani respected our floor plan design so the seating arrangement was exactly what we envisioned for our wedding. There was ample seating and space for our DJ, photo booth, dessert table and a gifts table. Our guests especially loved the food and the open bar. Overall, we were pleased with the entire server staff of The Emerald Green. If you are interested in a beautiful venue to host your next event, we recommend this!“

“We had a large party and a great experience tonight l! Food was delicious and waitress was amazing! Definitely coming again!!!“

“first timer...great chicken enchiladas n burger“

“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.. .“

“Friendly and efficient staff. Good food.“

“Had a great time with my large family! Super great staff! Thank you to Cindi and Sara! You guys are amazing!!!“

“Don't have all items on menu. Wondering how they stay in business.“

“They have some of the best Catfish in town period…..“

“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.“

“This was my 3rd experience and I usually carryout. This time we decided to dine in. The pancakes and grits are definitely worth the drive. The salmon cakes are one item you want to get while you're there. Despite having great and affordable food, the dining area and dead insects in the window sills need to be addressed. Can't wait to continue the support.“

“Amazing food !! Great family style service, large portions of food .. definitely will be going back for more 🍔🍔🍔🍟🥟🥟🥟🧋❤️“

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

“The upstairs bartender, Aaron C. does the work of 2 bartenders. I sat at the bar...he served me my lunch. He was very friendly and fast. The upstairs was loaded with like 50 guests from a baseball team? So he was VERY busy. But that didn't stop him from speed, accuracy and friendliness! Best bartender ! He deserves a raise!“

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

“A group of us came here for the first time tonight and will definitely be back. Our server Brent did a great job with our party, our food was great and my espresso martini was amazing!“

“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 .“

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

“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“

“Cool place live music good atmosphere“

“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!“

“This place was great! For the first time in along time I finally got an omelet that wasn't browned! That says alot! I usually have to order something to try and cover the taste that browning the egg creates. Not here! Perfectly cooked, they definitely know what they are doing. Fresh ingredients and nicely plated. Thank you. 👍 I will definitely return.“

“Went to the Valpo location this morning and brought my mom along. Was a first time for the both of us. While the food was good, service was excellent, however, I ordered the meat lover this morning which was 3 scrambled eggs, ham, bacon, hash browns and sausage. The only complaint I have was the eggs. While they were good, it was only like 1.5 eggs. did not seem like 3. Thats my only complaint. Thought about ordering a side of eggs to make up for it, but decided against it. Other than that, it was delicious. I will be back for sure.“

“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.“

“Hidden gem! Great food! We have been several times and every time enjoy! Great consistency! Great people!“

“Great Polish food and great service“

“My whole family loves this place. The food is always amazing and customer service is friendly and helpful“

“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.“

“An absolute 5-star experience at Council Oak Steaks and Seafood inside the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana!

Every single detail of our dinner was flawless. Our server, Christian, truly elevated the evening. He was incredibly attentive, helpful, and provided world-class service from start to finish. As for the food...wow! The wine selection was amazing and our cab franc paired perfectly with our meal. I ordered the wagyu ribeye, which was 16oz of melt-in-your-mouth fantastic...my dining partner had the scallops. They were cooked so well they would make Gordon Ramsey speechless!!

Between the top-tier service from Christian and the exceptional meal, this was an unforgettable dining experience. We will definitely be back!“

“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 !!!!!“

“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.“

“I’m shocked that more people aren’t talking about this place. My wife and I got 4 hot dogs from here yesterday to give it a try and we were both massively impressed. Usually when I hear “gourmet” hot do for $6, I prepare myself to be disappointed or still hungry. These hot dogs could easily go for $10-$15 in any major city. My Chicago dog was piled high and my Maxwell polish was delicious. My wife got the mac and cheese dog and the cheesey does it. Both were massive hits. We will be back and I have begun already making everyone at my work aware of this place.“

“Excellent place to get an Italian beef. Probably the best place around honestly. Far more hospitable and “family vibe” than Portillo’s. No diss on Portillo’s food, but I think Buona just does it better with dine-in service. Love coming here.“

“The Best Breakfast Place Around!!“

“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.“

“Please train your cashiers in your App’s reward system.“

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