10 Best Steakhouses near Merrillville

“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.“

“I LOVE TACO TIA (CHEAP/SM)TACOS/(3× FOR $9+tax),MEXICAN DISHES. BUT DELICIOUS ? I USE TO EAT HERE (3×) WK WHEN I LIVED CLOSER. IT'S TWO RESTAURANTS AT ONE PLACE. HAMBURGERS/SALADS/PHILLY STEAKS/FOUNTAIN DRINKS-BOTTLE/ETC.. MUST FOLLOW SM INSIDE ROAD TO ENTER (AT LIGHT). SEATING IN BOTH SIDES. ? YOUR CHOICE. CALL-IN ORDERS/SOME DELIVERY.“

“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“

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

“We have Been at Theo’s at least 20 times in the last 3 years. The first time was the best and last night was the last. Food was a lot better 3 years ago. The staff seemed like they cared about you buying the right or the best value, Last night we were ripped off. David was our server. Telling how great the specials were with out telling us the price. My wife wanted seafood not steak. So we ordered her the seafood crab legs, lobster tail and shrimp. Crab legs tasted like they were frozen for a long time, the lobster was Tuff. Shrimp was good in garlic butter. I had a steak. With mushrooms. Do your self a favor ask what the price for any specials . DON’T BUY ANYTHING WITHOUT KNOWING THE PRICE. SeaFood Special $175.66 Who the hell charges this for a pound of crab legs and a lobster tail? Never again! Buyer beware!“

“If you’re talking top-tier steakhouses in the Midwest, Council Oak Steaks & Seafood is firmly in that conversation.

I’ve been there multiple times for different occasions, and they’ve been consistently on point every single visit. The seafood tower is a standout fresh, well-presented, and exactly what you expect at that level. On the steak side, they don’t miss. The 28-day aged bone-in ribeye is packed with flavor, the bone-in New York strip is cooked perfectly, and even the grass-fed ribeye holds its own, which isn’t always the case at other places.

We’ve worked through a good portion of the appetizer menu too, and everything has been solid no filler items, just quality across the board.
Service matters at this level, and Sam always delivers. Attentive without being overbearing, knows the menu, and keeps the experience smooth every time.

Bottom line: consistent food, strong execution, and reliable service. They haven’t disappointed yet and that’s not easy to say after multiple visits.“

“Celebrates my husband’s birthday here. Hadn’t been here before. Both the food and service were excellent. Shout out to Scott and the serving team. Thank you will be back.“

“The Crown Point location is great. I prefer their food over any of their other locations. Not sure if it's because it's the newest site to open but I hope that the quality of the food and service does not change. A solid 4 stars!“

“Shout out to Carrie from the corporate office. Thank you again for helping my mom to get to actually enjoy the steak she wanted for Mother’s Day!! While workers at the location brushed us off, she actually took the time to call back ( very quick) and was very understanding and understood what it meant to my mom. I truly appreciate you for that and also for your excellent customer service and pleasant and patient attitude!!!! Which is something that is very rare these days!!!! We need more people like you in this world!!! Thank you again!!! Give her a spa day corporate lol“

“it teast good good yummy i love steak and pull pork sandwich“