Restaurants in Merrillville

“Just finished an early dinner as my first experience with Cajun Crab House. It was outstanding! I had 6 raw oysters along with the Deep Fried Catfish and my son had a Crab Cake appetizer and Shrimp linguine. Some of the best seafood I’ve had in a while. Even better than the food was the service. I have problems with spicy food due to chemo and Ciara, our server, went out of her way to check the spice level of the food I had ordered. Several trips to and from the kitchen and I picked the Catfish…..perfect choice. I have no problem with anything. Was one of the better experiences I’ve had”

“Recently read that owner Sawyer came out as LGBTQ and wanted to throw my support toward him and try a Crumbl cookie for the first time. Am I glad I did. Holy Cow are they good. The quality impeccable..”

“Gamba should have a Michelin Star in my opinion. From the cuisine to the staff this place is top notch. The Gamba family are truly a wonderful and kind hearted family, and is shows in all parts of the service you'll receive!”

“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!”

“Best beer in between Treehouse and Monkish.”

“My server Brittany was AMAZING... The chicken crunch egg rolls I HIGHLY recommend...The pear martini with a sugar rim was on point.. I had a choice between the dim room or the half lit room, I chose the half lit because the setting and mood was just right for ot. I'm definitely going back next time to sit at the bar and get myself a flight of martinis. ..”

“Saw this advertised on the Interstate billboard. So glad we stopped. Filet was perfect as was the service. Would highly recommend this restaurant .”

“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!”

“Sharon our hostess was outstanding, meal was great! Holly you owe Sharon a steak! We had a great time!!!!;”

“The best of them all”

“Hands down, best dive bar around! 💯🍻”

“Food 10/10, service was great we had a small group last Sunday for a lunch date. We had an amazing waitress by the name of Patrice, she was on top of her game, we really didn’t have to ask for refills she kept them coming! A time was had……”

“Great vibes great food and a safe environment to enjoy any celebration 🎉🎉🎉”

“The best tasting salads in Northwest Indiana! You get a lot of bang for your buck and the customer service is great!”

“Awesome atmosphere & great food”

“Had never eaten here before attending a memorial lunch for a family member yesterday.Wonderful buffet,many choices-we had perch,beef and roasted chicken.Fresh veggies,good salad,roasted redskins,excellent rolls and very good ice cream for dessert.Table service was excellent,our waitress was friendly and professional,and we did not feel rushed(you know how people linger to chat at gatherings like this) .I highly recommend this venue and will be trying their restaurant again.Also had very clean bathrooms! Located in the Innsbruck Country club.”

“Good service fun atmosphere for the children 😊”

“Everything. Food, Atmosphere, Service. Love it”

“Best jerk in Nwi ❣️ never fails me I love the fried jerk wings”

“Mitchell was a very good server, wait time was about 10 minutes to be seated. Good dinner?”

“Mission BBQ catered my event this past Saturday- it was a delivery and I asked if someone could stay to switch out the pans and keep an eye on the buffet. Bonnie and Jamie were so helpful with figuring out my day-of needs and Michael and Conner were fantastic at the event itself! Everything went smoothly and for a lot of my guests, it was their first time having Mission BBQ. We had nothing but raving reviews about the food and everyone was, predictably, obsessed with the mac and cheese. Thanks guys! :)”

“Great food and great service, real clean place and friendly employees, they are always in a great mood”

“Delicious drinks, I had a double expresso caramel iced coffee. Im not too fancy but there were lots of options! We also played with the cats. They were so cute, playful and sweet. The little gift shop was adorable too. The workers were so knowledgeable and friendly. The partnership happening to make this a great experience is amazing, for us and the cats. Definitely worth the trip! If I lived close, I would be there every week. 🐱 ❤️”

“Exelente servicio todo muy delicioso..”

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

“Best Ramen in the region hands down! Also delicious hibachi and Boba tea! Would highly recommend!”

“great food, big portions and great prices”

“The Peach Cobbler Factory is an EXCELLENT place to have a delicious treat and a clean, awesome atmosphere! Malina served me and she is pleasant and professional. I had the sweet potato Cobbler and it was BOMB!!!!”

“Holy smokes. What an amazing taco place and went here for it the first time because my boss said that it was a Pretty good little taco joint, he said you'll probably only be able to eat 2. And I said I've never been able to only 2 tacos in my life. I'm 6'2 300 pounds, they didn't have a 2 Taco dinner so I bought the 3 taco dinner with rice and beans. And these tacos were beautiful, you were allowed to get chorizo and steak on the taco, and it was so full of meat I could only eat 2!!! he was right. , do yourself a favor and stop at this place. It'll be worth your time, and the prices are great!!!!”

“Excellent food Excellent service Food prices great History of the restaurant so cool Owner very nice 5 minutes iff the highway so worth it”

“Ciera was awesome.
The food was great. You could tell that the kitchen staff cared. I would definitely recommend this place for sports fans or just a family night out.
I hope I make it back sometime, maybe tomorrow..”

“Would definitely recommend this place, especially for vegetarians they have many options, I had the paneer tikka torta with the green salsa, absolutely delicious. Their warm home made salsa and fresh chips were really good too. Great services and ambience.”

“Shaq!!! That's all I can say. He is the best server I've ever had in my entire life. I almost gave up on Olive Garden but after my experience with Shaq, ill definitely be back. Shaq, if u r reading this YOU ROCK!!!!”

“Thank you Nijah! 🙂 Her customer service was superb as well as the manager on duty that handed me my order (I didn’t get to check his name tag). During the busy lunch rush everyone was so kind, with smiles on their faces and kept the lines moving despite just how many people were inside and at the drive through. It’s always a pleasure visiting this location.”

“The BEST sub I've ever had in my life. I enjoyed the number 9. The only downfall I found was its very high in sodium. Please watch this is you have issues in that area. It was over 4,000 sodium intake. I'm currently pregnant and was very swollen days after eating the sub. Other than that it was-- to DIE FOR!”

“EXCELLENT thai food prepared with a genuine approach. Visiting the area, and SO glad we experienced "SPICE" today! 5 🌟!!”

“Honestly pretty good gyros! The portions are very big too and do not skip on the sauce or toppings will be back when we are in town’!”

“the bartenders are AMAZING!! 😉🥰”

“I ate here today for the first time. The food was really good and fresh. One of the region's hidden gems for sure.”

“Had plant- based and beef sausage corn dogs. Excellent. Really tasty. Highly recommend.”

“Service was great , good food and fast :)”

“My friends and I ate breakfast there the other day. They had remodeled the place. It was brighter& cheery. The only thing I would recommend is bring in some round tables for groups of 6. That makes it Easier for talking & socializing while you eat. The waitress was very friendly and attentive. Our meals came quick & hot. The store area has many nice things but set up too crowded to actually look well to the point you might miss something you would actually buy. I would actually redo the set up of - how you display the products in the store area to be less congested. It’s just too overwhelming to see it all well in its current set up.”

“I go every Wednesday for the 1 pound shrimp and I have to say they are the best tasting shrimp I've had this far. The size of the shrimp are huge with a nice flaky batter that gives a flavorful taste. I have my family going there as well for great tasting seafood!!!”

“Loved the decor. From the owner dn to the staff, everyone was amazing. Food was fresh & delicious. Must try the frozen strawberry margaritas. DJ was playing a mixture of music. Can't wait to go bk.”

“Food great, service great. Gratuity of automatic 20% extremely bad.Thats all your waitress will ever make even it she is a over the top waitress or waiter because this is a guarantee gratuity, even if they’re a bad waiter or waiters, this should never happen in any restaurant your waiter or waitress is only worth what they’re worth is. Very disappointed in this restaurant strictly because of their guaranteed gratuity for the waiter waitress no matter how poor they are, and I had a great waitress.”

“Walked in today for the first time with no clue what to get. I told him I like sweet chocolate shakes. He asked me a few questions and said I got you. Y’all he made me the most delicious shake I’ve ever had. It was a salted caramel brownie. HIGHLY recommend! Thanks so much!”

“Quiet out of the way place with great food and welcoming atmosphere. All home cooked goodness.......HOMEMADE GARLIC SALAD DRESSING!!!!!!! Great place to hang out with friends.....not rushed. Highly recommend”

“The Greek chicken and cheese pies are definitely worth trying”

“era la primera vez que asistímos a tomar un almuerzo y la comida no fue la mejor elección tenía un sabor poco agradable como que se estaba descomponiendo”

“Best Gyros in Merrillville! Don't forget the Chilli Cheese Dogs or Pizza Puffs! This is Old School Pirate Food...”

“Food is always fantastic, hot and fast! The Karla tacos and Karla quesadilla are my favorite menu items. Have never been disappointed! Keep up the good work.”

“l love the honeydew melon bubble tea”

“Tacos were delicious. Did carryout and was quick! Will be back!”

“Had lunch here last week. The service was great. Joyce, one of the waitresses was very attentive to our requests. She was friendly and made sure we were well taken care of. The food was excellent and the restaurant is a really nice place to have a meal. The menu is varied and prices are reasonable. Planning on going again soon.”

“Always enjoy their sandwiches”

“I love the food here it is sooooo good 😊 and service is great nice friendly people”

“We come here often and the food is always fantastic and well stocked. Plus the service is great. Try it you will like it!!!”

“Service and food were both fabulous.”

“Best Philly I ever had in my life. These people don’t mess around. Fresh lemonade was good too. Can’t wait to come back and try their tacos and burritos.”

“I've bought items for years. Excellent quality and taste. I moved an hour away and it's been years since I've visited. I was sad to see some of my favorite sandwiches no longer on the menu. I ordered another favorite and it was just as delicious as the last time I ordered it.”

“I was looking for a close spot to have a cold beer and grab a bite to eat in-between my daughters volleyball games and stumbled upon the gem called R Place. This spot is great! I was told that they have been in business 42 years! WOW, and I can see why. They are very friendly and treat you well. The food is fantastic and the locals are very laid back and make you feel welcome as well. If I was local to the area, this bar would be my base! A throwback feel to the better times, in my opinion. 5 ✨'s! I hope to get a chance to visit again.”

“The coffee is great and the staff are so friendly and they makes the perfect cup of coffee”

“Always a great time and great food and environment.”

“The best in fine dining. Bottle service available upon request. The bartenders will double as tax accountants for a fee. Dance floor is better than anything you find in Vegas. Just kidding. None that goes on but you will have fun!”

“feels like a neighborhood pub should. all are welcome and all enjoy each other's company. no judgement here.”

“It's in a gas station, but the pizza is thee best! I didn't even want to tell y'all how good it is because they will be busier when I want mine! 🤣”

“I cannot believe this! Only one waiter was here, but honestly... The food? It's like taking a spoonful of heaven, GOSH! I know I sound dramatic, but I sincerely and actually hope people come here. The food is just FRENCH kiss! The steamed rice with fried beef and vegetables? I actually shed a tear eating it, it was so amazing, so tender, the soup was just impeccable, the rice was so fresh and so soft, I can't even process it! And the pho? So delicious, it's sweet creamy taste was just amazing, and the noodles were so easy to slurp up. Beverages and everything else just gave me the best impression. Once I think of going out to eat, you will be seeing me here!!! Shout out to that one waiter who helped us, you're great.”

“They always have what I want and staff is so professional”

“The staff is so friendly and gives several free samples. But trust me, Get the honey lemon chicken. You will thank me later. I have never enjoyed a meal so much.”

“We’ve been eating there for years. They know us by name, voice & order. We use to love Kowloon In Schererville until they closed & have been going to #1 Chop Suey ever since!!!! They work very hard to make us happy!!! We love them. 💞”

“C & J has the best mixed vegetables, fried rice, egg rolls, & sesame chicken. & you can get a meal for a reasonable price. My mother introduced me to this place when I was a little girl. She would get the sweet & sour chicken w/ eggrolls to share with me. Now I've introduced my child to C& J. It still tastes the same. 10/10!”

“Ive gone to this Steak N' Shake both times Ive been to Indiana and theyre always very kind here! The food is also very good and the shakes are amazing. The food comes out quick. The service and food are very good here :)”

“Catfish dinner was perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Still piping hot when I got home. Fries were delicious. A real side of coleslaw, not just a tiny pill cup. My dinner was packaged with care. Even gave me hand wipes, packaged plastic ware and REAL napkins, not flimsy toilet paper squares. First time customers get a free drink. I will definitely return. Very clean.”

“I’ve been obsessed with their Chia Oatmeal Pudding Bowl. It’s my favorite. My husband and I have tried a lot of things from this Cafe & they’re all pretty good! The fruits always taste fresh. I use the app to make my order all the time and it’s only about a 15m wait for pick up. I come here almost daily! THANK you for having healthier food options that mention calories with each item. For someone like me who counts calories, it’s super easy to eat here!”

“Such incredibly delicious food, American, Latin, and Greek options. Never had a bad experience and their chicken tamales are the best I've ever had from a restaurant”

“My daughter and I picked a random place today, and we ended up here. Definitely didn’t know what to expect, and the menu had so many choice it was hard to decide ( a good thing )!!! The waitress was super helpful and super nice!!! My food was so good! And the portions were enough for leftovers. I will definitely try this place again. 👍”

“Would love to recognize the outstanding customer service I received tonight. Amanda at customer service helped me every step of the way returning my damaged deep freezer. She had a little 5 year pendant on her name tag if that helps identify her! She took extra steps outside of her job description to ensure I left the club satisfied and happy with my return and repurchase! Thank you so much Amanda!”

“Great service. We will see you again soon”

“Great customer service and the food is amazing!”

“It was my husband's choice, for his birthday lunch today and it was awesome! We'll definitely be going back! 👍”

“My son likes ice-cream. Oreo Blizzard is his personal fav. Strawberry cheese cake is my favorite.”

“I had a double meat BMT. This was truly the BEST Subway sandwich I have ever had! The young man made the sandwich was professional and actually cared about what he was doing!”

“Had the two tiered cake for a birthday party, which was delicious. However, because of the cellophane wrapping collapsing on itself, the frosting was irreparably ruined. it would be wise for the company to invest in boxes to be used to transport such an expensive cake for its customers. No matter the temperature, cellophane wrapping will make contact with icing and look sloppy.”

“Food was delicious! Want some good sound food and my wife and I found it. Definitely will be taking a trip back to Merrillville just to get some! 😁😁 Recommending to all my clients who can take a trip through. Well worth it”

“I love the store, and the cupcakes. The people inside are very, very nice, and helpful. They went way above to help us with our order. We will definitely be back.”

“This Panera never disappoints! It is very tidy and it is my family's favorite place to stop whenever we are in the area! The service incredible as well. The cashier Sydni was very sweet and helpful. She went out of her way to make my visit comfortable and convenient.”

“I don’t drink coffee much so wasn’t really sure what to order. I seen on Facebook a Horchata Frappuccino so that’s what I ordered. It didn’t come out looking the way I expected. I thought there would be more coffee to it. Didn’t get the girls name that happily explained the drink and remade it for me. And I got to keep the Horchata obviously so I’ll give that to my daughter. Thank you for being very nice and for remaking my drink to my expectations. 🫶🏼”

“best mcdonalds ever. to start this off. very clean. second, best workers ever. Now... you may ask why!! i ordered a small water cup. they gave me a large! how nice! then. they complemented my mclovin shirt. it was awesome”

“I have always liked Bob Evans but this particular day there was a young lady there by the name of Shay Davis. She was absolutely wonderful. She was extremely knowledgeable and personable with everyone that she came in contact with. My order was correct, hot and very enjoyable. Because of Ms. Shay I will definitely be back to this location and tell everyone that I know about this location. She should be moved up to General Manager because she definitely knows her stuff.”

“Anthony was an amazing server! He was very attentive throughout our visit and kept us smiling with his fun sense of humor. I mentioned that I was the only one at the table who liked pickles, and he made sure my burger was loaded with them—such a thoughtful touch! He brought great energy to the table and made our breakfast experience so enjoyable. Highly recommend asking for Anthony if you visit!”

“1st. Thk you Mr Steven, (server) 1st & TOPS: 4your great service friendly disposition and always making us feel like a part of the Golden Corral family. We give you thumbs up for always staying on top of your tables and making sure customers & ourselves have our drinks filled to the rim. LOL. Other Servicer’s We have had personally the pleasure to sit in their section & experience. We would love to thank you for your outstanding & warm welcoming service. Thank you Mr Daniel, Patrick, Becky & Vanessa. I’m sure in time we will spread ourselves to the other servers whom are familiar with our faces and welcoming. 2nd: Thumps Up to Victor & Matt for their outstanding performance in the cooking Station. MATT: We call Matt the “Steak Man” Thk you Matt 4 the delicious rightly cooked steak. As well as going above and beyond to satisfy not only myself but other customers with the delicious chicken today. VICTOR: Ensuring your staff in a friendly and professional mannerism that the food trays are filled and staying warm. Thank you for your warm, friendly welcoming us to your Golden Corral also making us feel like part of the family. No matter how busy Victor may be, upon seeing us there goes the wave of the hand “HELLO” Eddie: Never fails to welcome his customers to Golden Corral with the warm friendly smile. As we’ve noticed Eddie jumping in to assist his staff to keep the tables clean (super busy)and customers satisfied. Rubie: (Manager); We need more managers like Ruby, who is not afraid to jump in and get her hands dirty. Rather she’s in the cooking salad section. She’s not afraid to spread herself and/or pick up a broom to sweep. Thank you for your warm welcoming and your friendly positive disposition. And from what we’ve noticed you are ready to hear customers concerns. Sadly to say some customers will say whatever they have to say to get a free meal. Yes, I noticed this with a customer in their body language and their contendence. For what it’s worth: Yes; I have a large corporate of 30+ years of customer service/management experience and now in the counseling area. Thank you, Golden Corral for making us feel like a part of the family and very comfortable, enjoying our food and my delicious salads Last but not least: Bakery section; We’re not sure what her name is possibly “Mrs. Jones”.!!!!! And I apologize for having to describe her: Light-skin woman, wear’s eye glasses. I have to keep my husband away from this section. Her delights are truly a delight to my husband‘s stomach. As fast as she makes them is as fast as they go! She’s a very friendly, warm, welcoming, bakery lady. Love this women. And her section always kept up clean. Thank You - Golden Corral Gus & Nancy”

“Each time I go to Chicago or nearby I’m seeking out Portillo’s. Italian Beef or Polish sausage.”