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1. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Merrillville, IN

4.6

Exceptional(4590)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Merrillville, IN

Booked 43 times today

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

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2. Coppolillo's Italian Steakhouse

4.6

Exceptional(213)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Crown Point, IN

Booked 26 times today

CHC Restaurant Group, the group that recently brought Rosebud Steakhouse to Munster, is excited to introduce our Italian Steakhouse concept, Coppolillo's Italian Steakhouse to Crown Point, Indiana. We will begin serving the Crown Point area on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 3:00 PM. Please call and/or make your reservations on OpenTable.

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3. Gamba Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(1185)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Merrillville, IN

Booked 20 times today

The former owners of the Venezia Bar & Grill and Café Venezia, Benito and Hilda Gamba, have combined their efforts into the Gamba Ristorante. Located in Merrillville, this restaurant is housed in an architectural masterpiece, which is hard to miss with its circular design and copper roof. Modeled after upscale restaurants in exotic European locations, the menu offers classic Italian cuisine. The wine room boasts storage space for 1,000 bottles. A banquet hall holds up to 175 people and looks out onto an open courtyard.

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4. White Castle - Merrillville

4.7

Exceptional(27)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Merrillville, IN

Booked 2 times today

## Crave the Original Slider® at White Castle - Merrillville Step into a piece of American history at White Castle - Merrillville. Since 1921, we've been serving up the iconic Original Slider®, a small but mighty square burger that's become a legend. Our Merrillville location offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for enjoying a quick bite with friends and family. Whether you're craving a classic Slider or one of our many other delicious options, our friendly team is here to make your visit memorable. From our signature sliders to crispy fries, onion rings, and creamy milkshakes, we have something for everyone. We even offer vegetarian options like the Impossible™ Slider. So come on down to White Castle - Merrillville and experience the taste that's been satisfying cravings for generations. **Here are some of our most popular menu items:** * **The Original Slider®:** Our signature slider with a juicy beef patty, onions, and pickles. * **Cheese Slider:** The Original Slider® with a slice of melted American cheese. * **Double Original Slider:** Two Original Sliders® stacked high. * **Chicken Slider:** A crispy chicken patty with lettuce, tomato, and

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5. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Merrillville

4.1

Excellent(27)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Merrillville, IN

Booked 2 times today

Time counts at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we’ve continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ’s a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ’s to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we’ve put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven’t just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it’s because of them we’re continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ’s, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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6. Fahrenheit Two Twelve

4.2

Awesome(297)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Crown Point, IN

Booked 2 times today

Experience The Degree Of DifferenceRibs * Seafood * Steaks * Chops

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7. Culinary Misfits

4.4

Awesome(53)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Crown Point, IN

We currently only offering reservations for Brunch Sunday mornings from 10:00-1:45 PM. We are operating on walk ins only for lunch and dinner with a wait list for the dining room, bar, and patio! Our passion for putting the work into our food is the cornerstone of what we do.

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8. Buffalo Wild Wings - Merrillville

4.3

Awesome(0)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Valparaiso, IN

Since 1982, Buffalo Wild Wings® (or B-Dubs® as our friends call us) has been the ultimate place to watch the game, have a cold beer and eat some great food. At Buffalo Wild Wings, you can always feel comfortable pulling some tables together with your friends and staying as long as you want.

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9. Red Lobster - Merrillville

4.2

Awesome(19)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Merrillville, IN

Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.

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10. Buffalo Wild Wings - Crown Point

3.4

Very Good(2)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Merrillville, IN

Since 1982, Buffalo Wild Wings® (or B-Dubs® as our friends call us) has been the ultimate place to watch the game, have a cold beer and eat some great food. At Buffalo Wild Wings, you can always feel comfortable pulling some tables together with your friends and staying as long as you want.

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kenVIP
Chicago / Illinois •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had a nice first experience and will return. Food was seasoned and well prepared. Staff were friendly and efficient.
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Gamba RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Merrillville, IN
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4.8
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Karen
Phoenix / Arizona •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 18, 2024
I love this restaurant. The food is awesome and the atmosphere is nice. Not too noisy. The staff is great and always are happy to be at work and to serve you.
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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - MerrillvillePrice: Moderate• American• Merrillville, IN
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4.1
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StephenB
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 14, 2024
This was the first time we experienced a Valentine’s Day at White Castle. We will definitely do it again in fact we said it should be our annual tradition. The decor was great, the service was excellent, and the food was great as always. This was fun and a great way to celebrate the day!!! Thanks to everyone at the Merrillville White Castle.
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White Castle - MerrillvillePrice: Moderate• American• Merrillville, IN
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4.7
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ElizabethP
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jan 5, 2021
I went on a Tuesday for the BOGO - that’s really the only day worth going because the wings are really small. I do not recommend the Asian Zing sauce. The service was great! It was loud but it’s also a sports bar, so I didn’t mind that. Overall, 3.5 out of 5 stars.
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Buffalo Wild Wings - Crown PointPrice: Moderate• American• Merrillville, IN
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3.4

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