Restaurants in Merrillville

“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”

“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!”

“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!”

“Best beer in between Treehouse and Monkish.”

“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. ..”

“We had a party of 20 at 2pm yesterday at Gino’s and we received AMAZING service! The waiters were very attentive, patient, and thorough! The management staff were amazing and very accommodating as well! The food was also amazing! Everything came out on time, everything was cooked to perfection, and everyone’s order came out correctly! We will definitely be back! Kudos to all the staff!!!!”

“The best of them all”

“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!”

“Awesome atmosphere & great food”

“Súper excelente atención Bere y otra chica mil gracias muchachas saludos”

“The best tasting salads in Northwest Indiana! You get a lot of bang for your buck and the customer service is great!”

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

“great food and prices. the chicken over rice with peppers and onion is delicious!”

“Chicken and waffles 🧇 🍗 steak or chicken Flatbread jerk pizza 🍕 🔥”

“Good service fun atmosphere for the children 😊”

“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.”

“I came in with some friends 20 minutes before closing, and the team leader, Korey, was very helpful. We got our food quickly, and it was hot and delicious! Korey even gave us some free desserts! Thank you for the great service!”

“This place, despite not having the the last na of Indiana, is the BEST India of said NA. GO HERE. Case Closed. Best staff Best Food Best EverThang. Five out of Four.”

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

“Thanks for asking for a review and I will definitely refer to LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE 🥩 To Many of My Clients and friends. The meal was SPOT ON & I Surely Enjoyed the leftovers I saved.”

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

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

“Tell me how it was supposed to be sizzling Bourbon street chicken but it wasn’t sizzling and the food was cold, I try to never complain but spending my money at a restaurant and you’re not getting good quality of food. I ordered one of the special drinks (zombie) I mean it was half full and I didn’t even give me the gummy that was on top. I brought it to the waitress attention and she said I noticed it was short on my way bringing it to you make it make sense!!!! She was a great waitress tho . Just not a fan will not be back I order no mushrooms on my food and it was mushrooms wow very disappointed ☹️ they need to get more cooks that care about cooking because the one in the back clearly doesn’t!!! And a better bartender cause she just throwing s*** In the glass !!! Crazy asl”

“This is AWESOME! Staff is friendly and makes you feel so special. Very patriotic which is so hard to find. Be sure to be there at noon so you can stand and be part of the whole restaurant partaking in the National Anthem. The food is out of this world. Best we've had in a while. You are full and feel like part of the family when you leave. Will be back next time we visit our family.”

“We go at least every other week or more. Veronica and the staff are excellent. The food is excellent and always served with a smile,”

“it’s a cute place that has excellent staff and delightful cats and kittens to visit and interact with! prices are reasonable and it’s overall a nice place to visit with delicious food and drink items to choose from 🌟”

“great food, big portions and great prices”

“Good food. More americanized. the prices have increased. not a fan of the mold on the ceiling when you walk in to the right.”

“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!”

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

“Great high quality food served by super friendly and fast staff! The tater kegs are a must try!”

“Would definitely recommend this place, especially for vegetarians they have many options, I had the paneer tikka torta with the green salsa, absolutely delicious. Their warm home made salsa and fresh chips were really good too. Great services and ambience.”

“Philly Steaks and Tacos all in one stop, all in one spot. How do the cooks do it! You have a full Mexican restaurant menu plus an American style menu with additional Greek American food options! The chicken teriyaki Philly was fire🔥. They pile on the fries. The Mexican food is flavorful as well. Open late too.”

“Joel was a great server. He was very personable and attentive. He came to check on us often.

Dietary restrictions: I saw they offer gluten-free buns for the burgers.”

“I ate here today for the first time. The food was really good and fresh. One of the region's hidden gems for sure.”

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

“Never ending pasta is always amazing! It's always packed in there! Could use a few more waitresses so they can spend more time on their tables. We barely seen ours n we got alcoholic drinks n she gave us another tables drinks n then came n switched them back but again it was overly packed so if they were able to focus more on a few tables it wouldn't be so hectic for them to give better attention to table service n someone there not sure if a employee or customer had grabbed the table games off our table for a brief moment n did whatever with it n put it back n of course they charged us for it on my bill like we used it. N we didn't. But good food none the less. Salad was fresh n perfectly made.

Parking: Super busy!”

“l love the honeydew melon bubble tea”

“the bartenders are AMAZING!! 😉🥰”

“It was a promotion for Methodist Hopital day, great spicy chicken sandwich.”

“The Greek chicken and cheese pies are definitely worth trying”

“Got the catfish combo and large fried shrimp basket combo. Both were good and I’d say the fish was fried well. The fries could have been fried a little longer. Coleslaw we liked and the sauce was real good. I’d get again.”

“Food is good service is friendly and fast clean environment”

“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!”

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

“Always enjoy their sandwiches”

“Great customer service and the food is amazing!”

“Though the food was delicious it had me and my wife shitting aggressively, we hadn’t even finished our food and we just got so constipated. The second we woke up we were aggressively trying to poop. It was not coming out. We sat on the toilet for about 20 minutes until it stopped hurting so badly and finally smoothed out.”

“My girlfriend was in the Albany area for business travel and stopped by to try a few flavors, these were some of the best cakes I have ever had. Highly recommend!”

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

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

“My first time here at La Carreta. I’m going to say that the quality of the food is good. I order a Taco loco Combo. The flavor of the Carne Asada was delicious and the Chorizo as well. The Carnitas need more flavor. The corn tortillas were amazing you can taste that are made in the tortillería no from package. On the rice flavor is good but on the refried Beans would be better if were refried with Lard not with Oil. But other that Food is really good and service.”

“We have been going several every month to have dinner with my moms best friend, since my mom passed and she is like our Aunt we felt it was important to keep up with her and her daughter!! Thant being said of the 5 of us I don’t think we have ever had a bad meal!! Service has also been amazing every time we went!! Great place to eat, catch up and relax!”

“An intimate setting for size. I will say their menu is extensive. You could bring a diverse group here and most would find something they wanted to eat. The pizza I had was ok, I have a feeling it would have been better on a larger sized crust. The fettuccine was good enough I suppose but the Alfredo sauce was sweet which wasn't quite my thing. If I could have done it over again I would have ordered something different. The staff was wonderful which I feel like was really the best part of the experience. If you are looking for a location to eat and don't want to get tied into a set menu this place could help you out in a pinch.

Parking: Plenty of parking for the space.”

“Service and food were both fabulous.”

“Awesome Thai Food, I have been looking for a good Thai restaurant since i moved to Indiana and SPICE THAI is my new favorite place.. food was so amazing and Service was great . The Owner is super nice. I hade the Drunken Noodles YUMMMMM 🌶️ the best kinda spice”

“Other than having fantastic food, I had an excellent NA ( Non Alcoholic) Mojito. The NA menu is extensive ! It was so beautiful and well prepared, dry ice and all !! 😊 It made it feel special so you don’t feel like you’re missing out on the festivities of having a cocktail, without having the alcohol. Thank you. Great job.”

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

“Came here on a Sunday afternoon.
From the hostess to the waitress, everyone was friendly. We ordered steak and potato, and both were absolutely delicious. The steak was cooked to our liking, and the baked potato was big and good. What caught our eye was the old Mason Jars used for beverages, large and classic. It was definitely an enjoyable experience.”

“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!”

“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”

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

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

“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!!”

“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.”

“Everything was ok. We order the number 4 egg noodles. They said its a beef broth and we dont eat pork. But we saw like a tiny crispy meat, and when we asked he said pork but when we surprised he said its beef. So i dont know :)”

“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!”

“Great service. We will see you again soon”

“It’s about that time of the year, I love this place!! Hidden Gem over by the Chase bank on US 30 across from the mall!!! Sooo good 🔥🔥🔥I got the Honey Baked Ham sandwich on the croissant 🥐 of course thanks guys keep up the great work”

“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.”

“I cant say that ive ever had a bad experience with C&J, they are one of the two Chinese Restaurants in the area that i frequent the most... I believe ive been C&J's longest running customer since it first opened back in 2009 or 2010 if im not mistaken, they were so good at service their delivery guys use to recognize me at different addresses lol... I can say that everything from their General Tso Chicken, to the Orange Chicken,
to the Bourbon Chicken, to the Kung Pao Chicken, to the Egg Foo Yung, to the Steamed Dumplings and Pot Stickers ARE ALL EXCEPTIONAL AND WELL PREPARED. I hope that they can continue to give us the same quality of service for years to come without having to price gouge like other restaurants... Theres nothing but love from me for C&J's ?”

“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. 👍”

“Best pizza for years, I go here every time I pass through it's in a gas station, but it's really good pizza and the prices are fair it's worth a visit.”

“Tacos were good. Beans were a little thick, so I thinned them with the green sauce, flavor was great. Everything was hot.

No picture, I was hungry.”

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

“Big shout-out to Cute as a Cupcake business! Your cupcake truck's arrival added an extra wow factor to my Juneteenth event! The Juneteenth-inspired cupcakes were not only beautiful but also delicious. The employee was amazing, and her delightful personality brought joy to all the guests. Thank you so much, and I can't wait to have the truck at future events!”

“This place is great. I highly recommend it, especially for their Mexican food. The prices are somewhat affordable, and they always have great specials going on, not to mention the lemonade is very refreshing.”

“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!”

“Best funnel cakes ever ! Sooooo good! My 4year old and I will come out of our way to get them because they’re just that good !”

“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?”

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

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

“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.”

“This place has the friendliest drive-thru service that I've experienced. It's very professional, they get your order right, and they do it in the nicest way. It makes you feel good about spending your money here and makes you feel eager to return. The food is also cooked really well.”

“Food is always good! Unfortunately slower service. Got drinks in the beginning and didn't get refills til check. Food was made incorrect and took a little bit of time to get correct. For the price though it's always a good choice.”

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

“Food was delicious! Want some good sound food and my wife and I found it. Definitely will be taking a trip back to Merrillville just to get some! 😁😁 Recommending to all my clients who can take a trip through. Well worth it”

“Very good experience food is delicious the red velvet parfait was an exclusive experience! I tasted the pizza puff, wing&rib combo (includes party wings), the BBQ SAUCE IS BUSSINN! place is clean, employees have good energy❤️”

“It's Starbucks. Drinks are good. Coffee is as expected. Service is always top notch. I paid with the app so my name was spelled correctly. I had an iced espresso mocha. ”

“Everything was fresh and fast! Made two trips here for the kids (we were at Great Wolf) they are so overpriced, we started venturing out. This McDonald's is maybe a mile away! Excellent service!”

“Being from NYC and living in Ga where there is no W.C each time I go to any state that has W.C I'm all in. This one was good just getting off the plane it was very late in the evening but the food was great. Yet the young man was very busy on his phone and messed our order up twice. But overall it was ok.”