Restaurants in Hammond

“We thoroughly enjoyed having our wedding reception at The Emerald Green. The new event coordinator, Dani, is truly fantastic. She is very familiar with event hosting and has a solid understanding of the wedding industry. It was a pleasure to work with Dani for her reliable communication, attention to detail, and professional coordination of vendors and reception timeline. Dani respected our floor plan design so the seating arrangement was exactly what we envisioned for our wedding. There was ample seating and space for our DJ, photo booth, dessert table and a gifts table. Our guests especially loved the food and the open bar. Overall, we were pleased with the entire server staff of The Emerald Green. If you are interested in a beautiful venue to host your next event, we recommend this!”

“Pretty good soul food. The sides were my favorite. Mac and cheese and yams I can eat a bathtub full of them. Long line be prepared and they run out of things. We recorded a review be on the lookout on my YouTube Mailman Nick and Tik Tok @NickVenti and Instagram @_fybmontae”

“Always a great time with great food, excellent craft beers, and delicious cocktails.”

“Love this place, but the dining area is massively reduced (March 2025). Might be just getting worked on (?), not sure, but had family in from out of town that loves this place too and we couldn't fit our group so we had to go somewhere else!”

“went there for the 1st time last Saturday for Nomad Planet show . Fantastic venue ! Very cool vibe great art work really good food ..had a taco and amazing pulled pork slider that was huge and delicious. We look forward to future shows ! we'll definitely be back .”

“Nice place good bartenders good jukebox. Old fashioned bar”

“I have always had great pizza from there. Definately worth a try. Their Meatballs & Baked Mostacoli is very delicious too. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟”

“Visiting the area and family wanted us to try their brews as one of their favorites. Tried a flight of 10 beers and favs were Tangerine Trackstar, Toxic Words, Lucifer in a haze, Immoveable King, Nuban overlord and the top one Here comes the reaper. We also had the Pretzel and queso for snacks. They were very good and fast. They also had ice tea which is not always available at breweries. I will say the art work gave me pause and some of the names being a Christian but I don't know the background to comment.”

“Nice place good crowd chill atmosphere they got tables there for you and your freinds, mixed crowd decent place to stop by if your bar hopping with your freinds, oh and karaoke sometimes they have karaoke...go and show your skills for a day or just have fun singing just because you like singing so what if you dont have a voice live alittle.”

“We had Great time food was excellent. Yes even the bourbon cream corn was very good filet mignon was excellent mashed potatoes. Lots of them WOW!!”

“Wow… this place honestly blew me away 🤯🔥. Without a doubt, it’s the best fish fry I’ve had in the area! I ordered the Captain’s platter for $25, and it was loaded with goodness 🍤🐟 - shrimp, scallops, perch, a whole catfish, plus even two frog legs! It also came with fries, coleslaw, macaroni salad, and a buttery roll. Seriously, the portion was huge - easily enough for two people 😅.

It was actually my first time trying frog legs, and I was surprised at how much I enjoyed them 😋. Everything tasted fresh, crispy, and perfectly cooked. They also give you plenty of sauces, which made it even better 🙌. The staff were super friendly and welcoming, which added to the great experience 😊.

I ordered mine to go, but they do have indoor seating available until 9, and there’s even a lively bar in the front that was buzzing both Fridays I stopped by 🍻🎶. On top of that, the service was really fast ⚡. Overall, an awesome spot that I’ll definitely keep coming back to!”

“Steve, Jenny, and Gen are all great bartenders who are quick to capture the vibe of their patrons and understand how to create a positive atmosphere behind and in front of the bar.”

“This place is a GEM. Super friendly staff and the pizza is phenomenal. So thankful to have found this local place on Google!”

“I live around the block from here and have been a customer since they first opened! Each visit is always a great experience! The staff is super friendly and so sweet. They treat their customers like family. And the food is phenomenal 😋 have never had any issues coming here and will continue to support this small business ❤️”

“Give Dan the chef a raise! Absolutely the best cheesesteak I had from here! Flavor was phenomenal”

“Today was my first day in and I was blown away with the awesome customer service. The açaí bowl and peach ring tea I ordered were both 10/10! 🙌”

“Great subs. Not too cheap but totally worth it. My mom was brought here as a kid and it's stayed a family favorite for over 50 years now.”

“This place has awesome food and I love going to events there”

“After having a disappointing experience at another restaurant, we called Casa De Luz to see if they could accommodate our party of 13. From the moment we walked in, we were warmly welcomed, and the staff made sure we had everything we needed. The service was top-notch—attentive, friendly, and efficient. We had no issues with seating, and our orders were taken promptly without feeling rushed. The food? Absolutely amazing! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. You can tell they take pride in the quality of their dishes. On top of the great food and service, the prices were very reasonable, making the entire experience even better. We couldn’t have asked for a more enjoyable dining experience. If you’re looking for a place that values its customers and serves fantastic food, Casa De Luz is the place to go! We’ll definitely be back!”

“You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu but if you’ve never had one, you need to try their cheeseburger.”

“Huge portions, great food, top notch service.”

“Had it for the first time a couple weeks ago my co-workers brought some in and I loved it will be going back again. Everything was so good and tasty”

“Me facino!! el ambiente y personal son muy agradables, pero sobre todo la comida es super Deliciosa”

“They make the gyros the way I like it, the fries are good, they give you plenty of food for the price and the staff is excellent.”

“I absolutely love this place! very friendly, clean coffee shop!”

“smoked polish sausage! the best”

“omggg everything there is so delicious and all fresh made. if you ever need bread or sweets come here because you’re supporting a family owned business. i HIGHLEY RECOMMEND this gem please come and support them”

“This is my most favorite restaurant. The food is ALWAYS delicious. The owners are ALWAYS pleasant and welcoming. The restaurant is ALWAYS clean, and that is a big plus. Their orders are very fulfilling. I've also never received a wrong order. They absolutely care about their patrons, and that means a great deal. I live in Chicago, and have a Chinese food restaurant in walking distance from my residence, but I come here, and I wouldn't dare go anywhere else”

“1 of my best pizza places, wish they had it closer to me like when I was younger and unfortunately they dont deliver to my place but its worth the trip 👍”

“Great food fast service and amazing workers! Family own so you know it’s the best in town!!”

“Great customer service and good was fresh, hot and delicious!!”

“very nice and friendly. Good place.”

“What an awesome place, every shake sounds like it would be delicious I can't wait to try them all. Their location is kind of obscure but very convenient it is right off of 173rd just west of Calumet. Directly across the street from Terry's aquarium and Walgreens. All of their shakes have natural ingredients and natural sweeteners and they use Herbalife protein powders and vitamin supplements.

Would definitely recommend”

“Best best pho ever. I get pho combo each time. Egg rolls are delicious and wings are delicious I always come here for a few years now. Pleasant servers. Cordial and accommodating.”

“I would definitely recommend this restaurant. Their food is definitely authentic and I'm not easy to recommend as authentic, prices are reasonable and service is great”

“Tzatziki catered my wedding desserts and they were a hit. Thank you Andreas!”

“It's an older restaurant but the food and the service takes up for that. This was my first time here, I wanted to eat breakfast alone without a lot of noise and this place was just that. The food was nice size portions and the staff was great. I didn't get my waitress name but my food came out just how I ordered it. I normally have a mishap every time I eat out. I will be back. Thank you Hessville staff.”

“Friendly bartender nice environment”

“🥪 Excellent Vinny-special sub and yummy real ice cream🍦😋

Customer service is a bit unappealing, though... a bit grumpy and not smiley (from all employees) 🤔

Hope they change their CS attitude better. It would really make the Mom-and-Pop corner store style appeal much more appealing, especially since it is across the street from Harrison Park, a centuries-old nostaglic landmark in a Historical Society of Hammond 😉”

“Great food , great service and old school environment… I recommend to all to visit.”

“These kind of places just dont exist anymore. REAL hamburger meat! Real full thick slices of bacon. All the size of a burger king whopper. I mean these burgers are HUGE! the onion rings are hand battered deliciousness! Services was good to!”

“Great family owned diner with super fun drink menus for coffee and other fancy drinks. Amazing service !”

“Bianca did all of the desserts for my wedding and bridal shower, I got tons of comments from guests that they were the best cupcakes they’ve ever had! Our wedding cake was amazing too. Bianca is super easy to work with an made an amazing experience for us!”

“catch it on a night I. the middle of the week, good food for quick bite and nice place together a drink with friends”

“I've been in Hammond for a long time and I'm not really a Mexican food eater even though I like it I'm not a big bean eater I went there today and got a steak burrito with everything on it. I would say it was the best burrito I ever had in my life. Even without beans. Give them definitely two thumbs up plus. My picture is only half of it they cut in half”

“Food was great, customer service was less than great. No smiling faces, curt service. They have drinks but you wouldn't know if you didn't ask. Handed my husband his soda, he asked if they had straws and she slid him one. Why not ask if he wanted a straw? Won't go back, even though the shrimp were pretty good. I value service more than anything.”

“Going there tonight to watch the 🐻 Bears beat the Rams I will let you know what I think about the place”

“Bought some perfume as a gift from this spot and woow she loved it . I didnt expect this place to have real perfume imported from UAE BUT WOOW

Food is great”

“The food was amazing, service was wonderful, and the place was very clean. I will definitely be back!”

“Not only does Tammy decorate and create the most beautiful cakes, Joy assists to every attention to detail! They both go above and beyond to satisfy the customer; And cakes are DELICIOUS!!! 😋😋 Oh and I would never forget to mention that ALMIRAS has THEE BEST DONUTS ever created! The homemade chocolate frosting is to die for with sprinkles as an added bonus!! 😉”

“We were on a road trip between Chicago and Michigan and found this place on accident. The food quantity and quality far outperformed the price. Great service and the only bad thing is that we are unlikely ever to be by there again. Loved the paninis and definitely enjoy the fries.”

“I absolutely love this place! 😍 The people who work here are so wonderful and welcoming, they make every visit feel special 😊✨. The atmosphere is cozy, the food is delicious, and you can really tell they care about their customers 🍴💖. It’s one of those spots you’ll keep coming back to because of the friendly vibes and amazing service 🙌🌮.”

“Best Birria hands down. It's so flavorful you don't need cheese and they don't sell it. Very unique consume but definitely the best flavor I've tried.”

“A very clean bar. I didn't eat anything there or even know if they have a kitchen. The bartender was very nice and outgoing. The crowd was like an after work crowd. We were meeting friends there to go to a ball game. Had a great time, the time we were there. I would go again.”

“Hands down, best smashburger . Jacob is a master on the grill. Don't forget to try the wings Great owners and the bartenders are always friendly. Fun environment. They offer table games for larger groups such as Jenga and Cards against Humanity...so fun! Great bar.”

“There ain't no DQ like the Hessville DQ!!!!!!!!!!!”

“The food was delicious and fresh. Service was great and fast. Will definitely go back!”

“Once again, a great meal!! Some of the best Mexican food in the region!!”

“Best beef and good prices”

“indiscutiblemente son tan deliciosas las paletas de este lugar comes una y quieres probar otra tienen gran variedad en todo lo q venden sus nieves son deliosas la verdad el q las prueba regresa así q es un buen lugar muy limpio q eso es buen punto muy amable su personal una buena experiencia es un placer recomendar este lugar”

“My 1st time and I love this place, great atmosphere, great food and great service. I'm a transplant from Georgia so I'll be back often”

“such a good dining experience. The food was made fresh to order, Guacamole was absolutely delicious, the wings were fire, and the owner and his Family (His Mother especially) were very friendly and welcoming. I will definitely eat there again.”

“Great food great service”

“the Chicago thin crust taste here in hammond. The butter crust is a must have. Not to mention it's so crispy so none of that floppy pizza.”

“Really food and pretty good service”

“The joy I feel when I go to Home Plate Pub is indescribable! The bartenders are the friendliest and most efficient in all The Ville! The quality of the coke has gone down a bit, but the patrons that frequent Home Plate are some of the finest people that you’ll ever meet. The only other bar in Hessville that was FAR SUPERIOR the Home Plate was Brothers II, and sadly that fine establishment is no longer in business! RIP RON & SUE”

“This is my second day in a row and let me tell you! The ice cream and treats are great!! I will always support family businesses because I too work at one!! Will be back I stay only few blocks away!! Great job and I don’t mind the wait!! Also y’all please tip if you can!! ❤️I always try to leave a few dollars! Great service”

“GREAT PEOPLE, BARTENDERS, AND GREAT SPECIALS!”

“I love that place. It's my home bar in the area. Nicest people you will ever meet.🍻 They don't serve food but they do have snacks.Stop in and check it out and have a drink.🥃🍺”

“great people calm environment”

“Been coming here for 20 years this year. Great food, great service and great people who run it. I hope this place stays around forever.”

“One of the best food in IN.”

“We always love the food from Cracker Barrel. This last visit was unfortunately not very good. We had to continuously ask for syrup for the pancakes and then when they brought them, they brought the wrong kind as we needed sugar-free by the time they did get it to us pancakes were a little bit better than lukewarm. The eggs were not cooked the way we had asked. The service was very slow and although all this sounds bad, we will of course be going back because most of the time it’s good service and good food. We were at the Cracker Barrel in Merrillville, Indiana.”

“When I lived in that region several years ago , Toni's was my favorite spot to ha. Ng out with new and good friends! Miss all of you so much , especially you Toni...Terry TC Carrico”

“Our server Jonathan is one of the nicest and most polite people ever. This is my 2nd kind time here and already this guy is better than fancy restaurants I've been where the servers try to act that way. He even gives information on the food and suggestions!”

“Super busy all the time! Price is decent and food is good. They have some taco specials. I think it was 20 tacos for under 40 bucks with a drink. Cant beat that.”

“if anything just go there and tell them that your gonna "TRY ONE" and it's smooth sailing from there.hello to all the Sportman patrons!”

“The food is authentic as it gets. All the Polish food is made from scratch and the staff is incredible. Service is great and friendly. Absolutely give this place a try!!”

“YUM! Oh my gosh! Have you guys tried the banana ice cream?!?! I get a chocolate shake made with banana ice cream and it tastes exactly like the chocolate/banana bomb pops from the ice cream trucks of my youth!! ❤”

“Great Service and food that is satisfying as well!”

“Sit at the bar and watch Neil and Greg concoct bespoke cocktails. They were both engaging and enhanced the experience. The barkeeps seem to be at their best when mixing brown liquors.”

“Hey guys this bar place is one amazing place the bartenders are awesome ladies I always have a good time when I am free to get out this is the first place I go especially karaoke night it’s not about if you can sing it’s about having great fun meeting awesome people that comes in there very friendly, respectful people I love this place. Thanks guys see you soon !”

“I love the gorditas mostly the lengua en salsa verde that's my number 1 favorite and the agua fresca de melón it's so refreshing. And they have very good prices great family place”

“great food,great staff,best buffet. i sometimes comes all the way from rockford,il”

“We have been coming to this White Castle for years. It has always been a wonderful experience! From the dining area, staff, washrooms. Thanks See you next trip by Dan and Kim Holland Michigan”

“what a great place! the best mangonada I have ever had! you have to try it!”

“I've never been to a Subway before so I was a little nervous about ordering. I entered the building and was greeted by a young man named Brayden. I think he could tell I was a little nervous about ordering so he went through the entire menu with me, ranking each sub from his favorite to least favorite. Then he told me all of the different variations they can do...I was astounded 😳! I was ordering for my 3 kids and wasn't sure what subs to order them. Brayden asked me about each kid and then suggested which subs they'd like based on their personalities. Well....he was right!!!! My kids LOVED what he picked out for them. While I was getting ready to pay he asked if I wanted chips and a drink. I said I wasn't sure so he suggested which chips and drinks would pair well with each sandwich!!! He was right again! To say I was impressed would be an understatement.”

“Drive through Dubai strawberries after work was a nice treat. The lady on the speaker was very kind and in the window was also very pleasant and compliment my gear shift. The staff alone is reason enough to come back. Anyone that can make you smile is worth going to see.”

“im visiting from Az...Had a problem w/ my pizza & Tanya took care of everything. im grateful💯”

“I always get my favorite sandwich the cold cut trio and today I decided to go with Italian herbs and cheese bread and they did not disappoint. I really enjoyed using my subway coupon, which gave me no trouble, and the ladies there were polite and very helpful. Inside is clean and neat, and the veggies looked great this time. They must have fixed the temperature gage in the cooler under the veggies, because at on point they were getting freezer burn, and I had stopped going. But I returned and yes they have it all fixed. I'll be back to this subway for sure ?”

“This was my first time trying this Harolds, it was extremely fresh and delicious! I'm very particular about where I get Harolds from ...but this was definitely fire. I will be back , thank you Lisa and the cook.”

“My family and I have been coming here for over 20 years. (Since my kids were still in carriers). Now they are adults and love coming here. Favorite foods include the chicken divan, steak skillet, and lemon rice soup.
Thank you Johnnel's!”

“Great customer service and good was fresh, hot and delicious!!”

“This is our favorite restaurant! We go almost every weekend. The food is delicious and a great value! You get a lot for your money. We were SO sad to hear that Chuy doesn’t work here anymore! 🥲 He is such a hard worker and has an excellent personality. It won’t be the same without him!”

“I never have a bad time! Literally the world's best pancakes. You can tell how homemade everything is. If you're debating about the hash brown casserole GET IT. Seriously it's so amazing. Really affordable prices and an amazing atmosphere!”

“You know the best time for me to go to this White Castle is when I am sick from medication and I need food right now. This certain location makes me feel like I am at home chicken rings always hot, coke soda stay on point. Every time I go through the drive up so far no matter who is there they are alway nice even sometimes the cooks come from the back give me my food and tell me have a great day. I have not been inside yet, but I will be going in next time for the atmosphere, thanks guys i appreciate you all.”

“Fish nibblers! Chicken rings! Slidersssssss! BURP! You're welcome.”

“Excelente servicio... amable, respetuoso y eficiente.”

“Staff is amazing. Customer service is HARD don't let anyone tell you otherwise and they always come off as being genuinely welcoming and friendly. I've never had an experience at this location where it felt like they were having a tough day - and that's hard to do in the service industry.”