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- TTiffIndiana •1 review5.0Dined on Jan 3, 2025As always a fantastic experience! Great food & service with the ability to have a conversation as we could hear each other. This was the perfect ending to our 2025 Sales Kickoff meeting.More infoGamba RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Merrillville, IN•4.8
- SsandraVIPChicago / Illinois •22 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 25, 2024I’ve eaten here several times and consider it one of my favorite restaurants. The servers treat you very well by not only really you about the food and menu; but recommend items that pair well with select spirits. They really pay attention to details. The really make your experience special.More infoCouncil Oak Steaks & Seafood - Hard Rock Casino Northern IndianaPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Gary, IN•4.8
- KKarenPhoenix / Arizona •1 review5.0Dined on Dec 18, 2024I 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.More infoBJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - MerrillvillePrice: Moderate• American• Merrillville, IN•4.2
- SBStephenBChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined on Feb 14, 2024This 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.More infoWhite Castle - MerrillvillePrice: Moderate• American• Merrillville, IN•4.7
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The Northwest Indiana area has a rich and diverse array of dining options that are sure to please anyone's tastes. You can sample some classic American favorites, including chicken wings, buffalo shrimp, burgers, and crab legs at one of the renowned local chains. If you've got a craving for the sea, you can visit one of the many restaurants offering dishes such as sushi rolls, oysters, crab cakes, Cajun-fried shrimp sandwiches, and grilled mahi-mahi. There's also no shortage of excellent Mexican restaurants in the area. Northwest Indiana offers your pick of places to enjoy quesadillas, empanadas, carne asada, and much more.
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Healthy restaurants located in Northwest Indiana include Gino’s Prime and Surf - Dyer, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Merrillville, IN and Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Schererville, IN
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Northwest Indiana are Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Merrillville, IN, Gamba Ristorante and Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Schererville, IN
Bottomless brunch in Northwest Indiana is available at Jack Binion's Steakhouse - Horseshoe Hammond, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Merrillville, IN and Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Schererville, IN
The most romantic restaurant in Northwest Indiana is William B's Steakhouse - Blue Chip Casino
Restaurants in Northwest Indiana with a great view include Jack Binion's Steakhouse - Horseshoe Hammond, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Merrillville, IN and Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Schererville, IN