Restaurants in Merrillville

“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!”

“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”

“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!”

“I come here on a very regular basis normally once or twice a week and have never had a single issue or concern, the bartenders are incredibly friendly and helpful in every way possible, would highly recommend anyone try this place”

“Tiffany, the bartender, was fantastic and very attentive. The boil was amazing!!! So delicious. I ordered mild and my husband hot and we were very pleased!! Kudos to chef for a delicious meal! ✨”

“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. ..”

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

“Nice Italian based chain restaurant with pretty good food items to order. I love to order the endless Soup, Salad and Bread sticks special...very good deal for a reasonable price...”

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

“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”

“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!”

“The best of them all”

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

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

“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 😊”

“If you come, PLEASE request Andrew. He is amazing and definitely full of spice and love. He will make sure your visit is amazing everytime. He made sure the food and service was top tier!!! Love love love ❤️ 😍 💖 I enjoyed myself. Thank you Andrew! Theeeee best waitor”

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

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

“I’m not a fan of Sharks, but nothing was open at 10:30pm and we wanted to try the shrimps.
I was positively surprised, the food was amazing good and the service was very nice and accommodating. I really don’t know why this place is so underrated.”

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

“First time ordering from this location and I was impressed. I picked up my order. The store was clean, the individual working the register was extremely friendly and professional, the pizza was hot and tasty! Good vibes - I’ll be back.”

“My boyfriend and I went tonight for dinner. The food was delicious and the staff was very friendly, especially the gentleman working the dining area. Definitely recommend!”

“A friend recommended Las Jacarandas for great Mexican food in the area. We ordered a ton of items to take out. Was not disappointed whatsoever! Tried an assortment of items (chile relleno dinner, variety of tacos such as beef, fish, steak, pork, chorizo, chicken mole) and everything was excellent! The sides (rice, refried beans) and the sauces were all excellent and better than any other Mexican restaurant. Cannot wait to eat in next time!..This place rocks!!”

“We had the best time visiting the cafe! The staff could not be any kinder. There are so many cute shirts and other merch items available for purchase. The kitties are all so precious, and you can tell that they are very well loved and taken care of as they wait for their furever homes. Applications for the cats are very thorough, and they make sure that the adoptive parents are the purrfect matches. If you love cats, this is a wonderful place to support, whether you’re looking for your new best friend, or just want a tasty drink or snack while you relax with the cutest cats the Region has to offer!”

“Best beer in between Treehouse and Monkish.”

“Great service and the prices are reasonable too. Best Falafel wrap I've ever had. The pitas were super fresh and fluffy and the Hummus was perfect.”

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

“We stopped in for our first time tonight and will definitely be back. They have a full menu or you can visit on Sunday for the buffet. If you're not familiar with Filipino cuisine do go for the buffet, you'll get to try so many delicious dishes!”

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

“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.”

“The best ice cream and Tortas in Indiana!”

“I've driven past the establishment several times with the intentions to stop and had not until yesterday! I purchased the Peach Cobbler and The Peach Cobbler Cinnamon Roll. Neither was over on flavor and sweetness nor under! For me they were perfect, this is by far the best review and desserts that I've ever given and tasted respectively of a Dessert business and I am a chef/baker and have opened 26 restaurants since 1994 so I know what it takes! I told the owner I would give a review if I enjoyed and I did so here i am!! Great Job Sir and I will be back!!”

“It was my first time eating there. I ordered breakfast and for the price I got so much food I was barely able to finish it. They have the best French toast then any other place around the area! price was more than fair!! Great food, cheap in price, recommend over Sophie's pancake house in the old bakers square building!”

“Lengua tacos are awesome. Gyros are the best with cucumber sauce on bottom. Excellent service.”

“Hello this isn't about the restaurant more so the delivery service. The food looks amazing. I was genuinely ordering from your restaurant on doordash a burrito bowl and a taco with some sides. They have a sale right now. My $21 meal after doordash fees is $37 and that's not even including tip. It's a $8 fee just to use doordash. There's nothing yall can do about that because it's doordash but ts really suck I have to wait until tomorrow when I'm off just to get a burrito bowl.”

“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!”

“DELICIOUS. Went here today for lunch and everyone was so happy and the food was amazing. We will 100% be back. My 7 year old daughter already is asking when we can get it again…. Too bad it’s 20 mins away, but well worth the drive!”

“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.”

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

“Our first time at 'La Carreta' was great! Our host, Benito, was very kind to us and gave the kids some candy. I loved that they had margaritas in different flavors and sizes—some glasses were even bigger than they looked in the photos! Our waiter was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. The food was good for the price, and they let us swap ingredients in our dishes without any issues. Even though we stayed a bit past closing time, the owner never rushed us out; they were so nice to let us stay a little longer.”

“Amazing food, amazing staff, and amazing service. A place I will continue to go for years to come.”

“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!!!”

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

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

“good kitchen and selection of meats and cheeses... love stopping in”

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

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

“Always enjoy their sandwiches”

“Went in for a quick bite, food was delicious. The portions were big, I got a large pho and it was HUGE. Service was also quick and it felt like a nice and chill place for lunch. Would definetly recommend if you like Vietnamese food!”

“the bartenders are AMAZING!! 😉🥰”

“l love the honeydew melon bubble tea”

“Very nice little family restaurant.”

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

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

“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.”

“Great service. We will see you again soon”

“Great customer service and the food is amazing!”

“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.”

“Service and food were both fabulous.”

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

“I recently stopped by Texas Corral for lunch and had a very enjoyable experience from start to finish. We arrived during lunchtime and were pleasantly surprised to have no wait at all, which made it an easy and relaxed visit. The dining area was clean, comfortable, and had a welcoming, casual atmosphere that works well for both quick lunches and sit-down meals.

For our meals, we ordered the ribeye steak and the country fried steak. Both entrées were seasoned well and cooked just right. The ribeye was juicy, flavorful, and tender, with a nice balance of seasoning that didn’t overpower the meat. The country fried steak was equally satisfying—crispy on the outside, tender inside, and paired perfectly with rich, savory gravy. Portions were generous and filling, especially for a lunch meal.

Service was another highlight of our visit. Our server was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything came out promptly without feeling rushed. Drinks were refilled regularly, and we felt well taken care of throughout the meal.

Overall, Texas Corral delivered great food, excellent service, and a smooth lunch experience with no wait. It’s a solid choice if you’re craving classic comfort food done right.”

“Me and my sister love coming here at least once or twice a month!!! Food is AMAZING and you get so much!!!! Staff is super friendly and food is just MMMMMMM my favorite is the black pepper chicken! Soooo gooood!!!! Worth the drive from Michigan City!!!”

“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.”

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

“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!”

“This is the BEST All natural smoothie place around!! She can customize it anyway you want and always uses the freshest fruits!! This is a must try!!”

“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.”

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

“Loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee”

“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”

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

“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. 👍”

“This nice place is located in the gas station, all that great customer service great atmosphere food is great also. I'm glad they had the jumbo pieces back it really helps when I have parties.”

“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.”

“The Best Soul Food Restaurant in Merrilville”

“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!”

“I grab on the go either when I’m going home or going to work and they always take care of me
The food is fresh and taste as good as it looks highly recommend”

“Definitely 10/10. Nina is just as amazing as her product! This was my First time ordering sea moss and i love it. But i really love the great costumer service!! I Will definitely be ordering again!!”

“I've been coming here for long time. Great food and service is always great! Prices also very good. Huge burritos. Delicious tacos and quesadillas and salads. Everything is always fresh. Great hardworking people!”

“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!”

“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!”

“Hey love you guys! Hooked on the medicine ball tea! Why is everyone out of the teas to make it?? Don’t get it has become my go to drink. I have allergies and sinus issues it soothes my throat and I am addicted but can’t get it anywhere locally. What’s the deal?”

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

“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.”

“I had a great experience at this location and they made my coffee for me and my family to absolute perfection. I want to give a special thanks to Jose who was very professional and friendly.”

“We like the various types of flavors we can get for food here.
The personnel is great at the Merrillville location. They are attentive, and if something is not quite right, they always make it right.”

“Not a bad place to eat, some standards lacking like what the staff are wearing, The cooks should have clean pants on. The toilets have seen better days. So I can see why the place is quiet.”

“2 of us arrived at a busy time Sunday-late morning. Restaurant was crowded and the servers were just trying to keep up & clear tables like magicians. They really hustled and I was proiud of them. They handled it well and I told them so. Great job Merriville team!”

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

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