4 Best Vegan Restaurants near Crest Hill

“Merichka's is one of those places locals have a special place in their heart for; they grew up with it and love it. The atmosphere is 50's kitch. There are several dining rooms and a circa 1940s bar. Other patrons heard we were new to the restaurant and told us we had to get the Poorboy "...it's what Merichka's is known for." It turns out their Poorboy Steak is ground beef plank (a long rectangular patty) on garlic bread served with pickles and lettuce for $14. We also got their Icelandic Cod sandwich (we chose baked over fried) for $15. We also had the Combo Appetizer- onion ring and fried mushrooms for $13. Both sandwiches are available on a plate (choice of potato or steamed vegetables and a salad) for $23 and $26, respectively. That is $10 for a vegetable and salad, if found that high. Dinners are also available for an additional $4 to the plate price (dinners add a relish tray). I decided to get the sandwich a la carte, so maybe it's a lot of food. The Icelandic Cod was prepared perfectly. Fish can be rubbery if overcooked, but this was tender and delicate. I was disappointed the bun was straight out of the bag, not toasted or grilled. The Poorboy was an unseasoned ground beef on garlic bread; it is definitely a skip for me next time. Their menu is extensive with chicken sandwiches, hamburgers, ribeye steak sandwich, and pork chop sandwich. Full meals include lobster, salmon, and steaks.Parking: There has to be over 75 parking spaces on the adjacent and neighboring lots.Kid-friendliness: There is a kids menu with grilled cheese, chicken tenders, cheese burger, etc... it includes french fries and a beverage.Wheelchair accessibility: There are lots of stairs as soon as you walk in and stairs between rooms. I saw a ramp on the other end of the restaurant. You would go through the bar to get to a hostess stand (there are literally 3) and then be limited to the green room. There are stairs to the red rooms, and the bar only has high barstool tables.“

“Someone told me to try this place and I finally stopped in with a friend. Friendly staff and very clean. The fresh and warm chips with salsa was great. The steak tacos were the best I've had in the lockport/cresthill area. Great value, portion size and very tastie. I've tried multiple taco restaurants in the area as well. The green sauces were awesome too. Found a new favorite spot for steak tacos.Try them out!!! You won't be disappointed!“

“OMG... the flavor here is outstanding! I ordered the steak tacos dinner, and I was pleasantly surprised at the food quality and portions.. the tacos were so full you could have made 3 more! Workth the stop, and I would have no problems return here at all! The place is super clean, and the food is just outstanding....“

“All the portions are big, you can’t escape a take home box.I really wanted the chicken fried chicken, so the sugar momma is what spoke to me. It wasn’t possible to eat like a sandwich so I just deconstructed it and ate it with some country gravy which was perfect.They have a construct your own omelette which I love, would definitely like to try that the next time around.The coffee bar is also a nice touch. You can basically make whatever kind of drink your heart desires. I just had a simple vanilla latte, it was perfect!“