23 Best American Restaurants in Merrillville

“Talk about a restaurant that gives you that feeds you warm and cozy food but make you feel so warm and cozy from the service as well...ANGIES IS IT!!! This is a MUST GO TO PLACE!!! I LOVE THIS PLACE there is absolutely nothing on the menu that I haven't tried that just isn't DELICIOUS!!! From the time you walk in until the time you leave this is a resturant that gets that A++++ rating!!! Go check it out for yourself!!! P.S. The chicken n waffles are AMAZING!!!“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“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 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.“

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

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

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

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

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

“the bartenders are AMAZING!! 😉🥰“

“They don't have enough people working here. You might be waiting a while for your order. It's best to call in. But then you gotta worry about how long was your order ready before you came to pick it up. I really hate food that was fried, but it's been sitting in a bag steaming.“

“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.“

“great food! best gyros meat around.“

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

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

“I came threw the drive threw at about noon. I was first greeted then told there is no pop available at the time . Long story short the drink I decided to order was not up to par due to problems in the kitchen. Although there was chaos everyone was doing everything they could especially the head manager at the time . Good job guys keep it up“

“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.“

“We recently tried the tater tots with tallow, they were delicious, super crunchy, Tiffany took our order, she was awesome, so nice and attentive, making sure we had our sauces and seasoning packets and made sure we were good, we love Tiffany! On a second visit we dined in, Malachi was so nice, he greeted is with a kind smile that felt like home, he directed us on how to order and where to go. His positivity and helpfulness were a comfort and added to our awesome experience. The food was delicious. We will return, thank you Merrillville Team, we appreciate you :)“

“June 15, 2026
I am late, but I had to mention the waitress at LongHorn in Merrillville, IN. My son, the birthday guy, along with me and his sister, decided to celebrate with 8 of his friends at LongHorn. Sasha, our waitress, was super nice, patient, and understanding with all nine teenagers. The food was great; even the hostess at the front was super polite. Excellent experience. Thank you, Sasha!“

“I ordered the sirloin tips and eggs and was pleasantly surprised at how yummy it tastes!!! It was very tender and marinated to perfection with mushrooms and onion. Very high compliments to the chef! Our waitress Robin was very kind and helpful along with the hostess (forgot her name). Food was delicious, but it's time for updates in the restaurant itself.
There were several holes fixed with black duct tape in the booths and tables under the vents couldn't be used because they leaked water in the table. There needs to be some updates to make the full experience a little more pleasant.“

“Our server was great—friendly, attentive, and efficient. Refills were brought quickly without us even having to ask. The management team was wonderful as well and checked in on us to make sure everything was going well. We had a great experience.“