Restaurants in Merrillville

“I really enjoyed my chocolate chip cookie. I wish they had peanut butter. Would’ve gave 5 stars but there was no greeting upon arrival or be right with you. Store was clean also. Tho the baker was busy. The other worker should’ve stepped in to assist. But he did say “thank you “ and that’s always good.”

“Gambas is truly a hidden gem in NWI! ❤️ The food is absolutely delicious, the patio area is perfect, and every visit keeps us coming back for more. But one of the biggest reasons we keep returning? Cynthia Gamba! Not only is she the sweetest, but she is hands down the BEST bartender in the region. 🍹✨ Great food, great atmosphere, and even better people. If you haven’t been to Gambas yet, you’re seriously missing out! Highly recommend Xo”

“wow what awesome service and food we just received at this location. if you ever go there ask for "CJ" he was the best.”

“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”

“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. ..”

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

“Great food and atmosphere! The bartender was very friendly and the service was Great! I never had to wait for a drink. I think her name was Mackenzie.
Looking forward to enjoying the football season at Catch!!”

“had an amazing time and great food. the portions were great for the price. plus the waiter me and my partner had was amazing at his job and treated us great. the only reason i didnt give atmosphere 5/5 is because they were packed and did not have enough waiters on staff so they were a little slow but otherwise i would definitely come again.”

“Awesome atmosphere & great food”

“This was my first time at BJ's. Thank you for the great food and service.”

“Thank your your support! We are working hard everyday to make your experience at Jo’s better every time that you come through our doors! We are happy to announce our new outdoor patio coming soon!”

“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.”

“The best of them all”

“Everything. Food, Atmosphere, Service. Love it”

“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.”

“Good service fun atmosphere for the children 😊”

“I went in for lunch with 2 other people. We were seated right away and I ordered sirloin with loaded baked potatoes. Our server Daniel was very polite. There was not alot of noise in the restaurant.”

“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?”

“I’m not a fan of Sharks, but nothing was open at 10:30pm and we wanted to try the shrimps.
I was positively surprised, the food was amazing good and the service was very nice and accommodating. I really don’t know why this place is so underrated.”

“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!!!”

“My boyfriend and I went tonight for dinner. The food was delicious and the staff was very friendly, especially the gentleman working the dining area. Definitely recommend!”

“I had an absolute great time here. I have never tried food like this before and I tell you, I am hooked. The service was great. The server came around many times to make sure that we had what we needed and the food was brought out hot. it was also a joy to talk to her. She was very personable. I loved that the restaurant was very clean (and so was the bathroom which I appreciated). The food was absolutely amazing. We ordered one appetizer and no lie, the dishes covered the whole table. My daughter and I were both full before our entrees even came to the table. I ordered a combo plate and everything on it was super delicious. I didn't even know what half of it was but I took it home and finished it the next day. we then went into the store which is attached to the restaurant and bought some stuff to take home. everyone we encountered there was very warm and welcoming. If we didn't know what something was, they explained it to us. We left there happy, full and with a very light heart like I had just left my parents house. I gave them 10 out of 10 stars. It was a great experience and some of the best food I've ever eaten.”

“A friend recommended Las Jacarandas for great Mexican food in the area. We ordered a ton of items to take out. Was not disappointed whatsoever! Tried an assortment of items (chile relleno dinner, variety of tacos such as beef, fish, steak, pork, chorizo, chicken mole) and everything was excellent! The sides (rice, refried beans) and the sauces were all excellent and better than any other Mexican restaurant. Cannot wait to eat in next time!..This place rocks!!”

“We had the best time visiting the cafe! The staff could not be any kinder. There are so many cute shirts and other merch items available for purchase. The kitties are all so precious, and you can tell that they are very well loved and taken care of as they wait for their furever homes. Applications for the cats are very thorough, and they make sure that the adoptive parents are the purrfect matches. If you love cats, this is a wonderful place to support, whether you’re looking for your new best friend, or just want a tasty drink or snack while you relax with the cutest cats the Region has to offer!”

“Best Ramen in the region hands down! Also delicious hibachi and Boba tea! Would highly recommend!”

“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!”

“It was my first time eating there. I ordered breakfast and for the price I got so much food I was barely able to finish it. They have the best French toast then any other place around the area! price was more than fair!! Great food, cheap in price, recommend over Sophie's pancake house in the old bakers square building!”

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

“Stopped in here on a whim and we were so pleasantly surprised. Excellent food! Huge portions and our server, Maria was phenomenal! Very attentive bus staff as well! 10 out of 10 all the way around!”

“Best beer in between Treehouse and Monkish.”

“Thank you Nijah! 🙂 Her customer service was superb as well as the manager on duty that handed me my order (I didn’t get to check his name tag). During the busy lunch rush everyone was so kind, with smiles on their faces and kept the lines moving despite just how many people were inside and at the drive through. It’s always a pleasure visiting this location.”

“Had the two tiered cake for a birthday party, which was delicious. However, because of the cellophane wrapping collapsing on itself, the frosting was irreparably ruined. it would be wise for the company to invest in boxes to be used to transport such an expensive cake for its customers. No matter the temperature, cellophane wrapping will make contact with icing and look sloppy.”

“If you are looking for a sweet treat, Peach Cobbler Factory in Merrillville is the place to go!”

“10 out of 10 food’s, always fresh and hot.”

“I was craving Thai and we had an errand in Lake County. We happened upon this GREAT find off off 65. Do not let the exterior fool you, it's super cute and cozy inside and the brother/sister team serving and cooking were hospitable and kind. We loved the Scallion Dumplings, Tom Kha Soup, noodle dishes, stir fries and more. It is totally reasonable for what you get. Will be back soon with our boys!”

“The best ice cream and Tortas in Indiana!”

“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!”

“First time trying a Firehouse Sub, it was delicious! The staff were friendly and courteous, and the dining room very clean and well stocked! Highly recommend ❤️”

“One of the best Mexican restaurants I’ve ever been too! The food was good, the waiter was awesome, and the atmosphere was nice! Everyone there was very kind and welcoming! Came from out of town and wasn’t disappointed.”

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

“Every time I come to 7brew I get excellent service. Everyone I meet is great at holding conversation and they are all so kind! I’d like to specifically call out an employee named Crystal! I told her I had a dance performance, and she wished me luck, and even remembered me when I came back afterwards! She has a stunning personality and I always hope to see her when I come through.”

“A great experience all around, from the food to the staff/owners. 10/10, highly recommend. The pho is amazing.”

“Lengua tacos are awesome. Gyros are the best with cucumber sauce on bottom. Excellent service.”

“DELICIOUS. Went here today for lunch and everyone was so happy and the food was amazing. We will 100% be back. My 7 year old daughter already is asking when we can get it again…. Too bad it’s 20 mins away, but well worth the drive!”

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

“the bartenders are AMAZING!! 😉🥰”

“Was very good, fair price for portions. Friendly and prompt staff. Very familial feel of a restaurant. 10/10 would recommend. We had the Pho was very good and fresh. Being from out of town it was a pleasant surprise to have such an authentic Pho place.”

“Amazing food, amazing staff, and amazing service. A place I will continue to go for years to come.”

“Wonderful to work with Jay to support BMS girls lacrosse. Donated 40 tacos for pre-game meal!”

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

“We ordered a pound of fried large shrimp, a pound of Lake Perch, fries, mushrooms & coleslaw. The large fried shrimp were big thick pieces battered & fried perfectly crispy & they removed the tails so you have no waste. The fried lake perch was battered & fried crispy big fillets. The business itself is just a small take out shack but thank you to the cooks who are making delicious food inside. We will definitely be back again soon.”

“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.”

“good kitchen and selection of meats and cheeses... love stopping in”

“This place was great. The food was delicious and the portions were generous. Our server was attentive and friendly. Even the manager, Tim, stopped by our table to ask how dinner was! Overall a great experience. I'm definitely going back.”

“l love the honeydew melon bubble tea”

“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!”

“Great customer service and the food is amazing!”

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

“Have been coming to this place since we moved up to NWI.
Some of the best food ever had.
Owner is kind and will always reconize faces.
Used to be 5 min away, now a out 20ish away. We still drive over to get food from here!
Highly recommend”

“I've bought items for years. Excellent quality and taste. I moved an hour away and it's been years since I've visited. I was sad to see some of my favorite sandwiches no longer on the menu. I ordered another favorite and it was just as delicious as the last time I ordered it.”

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

“Such incredibly delicious food, American, Latin, and Greek options. Never had a bad experience and their chicken tamales are the best I've ever had from a restaurant”

“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”

“A pizzeria inside a gas station Best $10.00 large 1 topping pizza around. However lately they have begun skimping on the ingredients. Will give it another time or two. If he keeps up I will go elsewhere.”

“Great pretzels 👍
Friendly employees 👍
Recently told that this location is new and has only been open for a few months.
The Cinnamon pretzel bites/Cin-A-Bitz and Tropicana fruit punch are my favorites from here.
Good experience.
Conveniently located inside Walmart on the grocery side entrance.”

“Great service. We will see you again soon”

“Service and food were both fabulous.”

“We love eating at our local DQ”

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

“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.”

“Very nice little family restaurant.”

“Awesome waitress and awesome food”

“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!”

“THIS PLACE IS TO DIE FOR!
There chicken is amazing, and the Noodles, even better. Coming Back here for sure, This is 10x Better than other food I love the red sauce, This is actually Chinese food”

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

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

“Loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee”

“I love the store, and the cupcakes. The people inside are very, very nice, and helpful. They went way above to help us with our order. We will definitely be 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’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!”

“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. 👍”

“Always a great experience with great chicken everytime! The biscuits are some of the best I’ve ever had and they have great customer service. You will love it! Do not sleep on the food here! It’s worth the try!”

“I’m a first-time customer; the food was really good. It was fresh & tasty. I have ordered a Firemax chicken sandwich & a mango smoothie. Everyone should try this food place out. Their customer service was very friendly.”

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

“Definitely 10/10. Nina is just as amazing as her product! This was my First time ordering sea moss and i love it. But i really love the great costumer service!! I Will definitely be ordering again!!”

“Went here to give it a go for the first time and it did not disappoint! Ordered the chicken burrito for myself and my boyfriend got the steak burrito. Both were delicious and flavorful, as well as PACKED as you can see from the photos- they’re big burritos! Fair pricing for the amount of food you get. We will be back to try other items on the menu for sure. The girl at the register who also took my orders was very nice as well !”

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

“I love the service here, I have a location closer to my home but i will drive the extra miles to get my drinks here because they are always made with love. I literally close my eyes while drinking my selected beverage because it's that good. I love this team!”

“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?”

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

“Employee and,” I absolutely love the food and love working here ! “”

“I stop at Panera to get my Mom a bowl of broccoli cheddar soup! That’s what I know she’ll eat.

Now my husband and I love their donuts cinnamon crunch bagel. He also loves the cinnamon roll. We have to get them warmed.

It takes a specialist to get the temperature perfect. When I say perfect, with the cinnamon roll, the icing is warm, melty, but still on the cinnamon roll, and when you take a bite, it’s nice and gooey! The cinnamon crunch bagel is the same, and this time I tried it with the honey maple walnut! It was delicious.

So thank you to the lady that served us! She was very nice, and she got a perfect 10 on our order! It was delicious. If you have tried the cinnamon bagel crunch, run! My husband likes the cinnamon roll! Don’t miss out!”

“I visited this location the weekend of the 26th.. let me tell u.. the lady running the window .. is absolutely amazing.. she was fast ..friendly... and cleanly.. she is what I like to see when I go out to eat places.. I wish I would of caught her name but I loved her in every way.. dont pass up this location”

“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”

“We love eating at our local DQ”

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

“I was glad to see this. I missed you so much WC. Still one of the best tasting burgers ever. Thank you for being great. Service was excellent. Down sou6here I refuse to enter that place that this is its a WC but just a knock off. They will never see me in because it's no White Castle”