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- OTOpenTable DinerChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoProbably the best food experience of my life. Well worth the priceMore infoGamba RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Merrillville, Indiana•4.8
- TRTonyRoChicago / Illinois •9 reviews5.0Dined on Nov 29, 2023This restaurant is underrated. The service from beginning to end was amazing! This was my first time there and the pictures on their website does not do the place justice. The drinks, food, and service is top notch. I definitely recommend this place!!!More infoBJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - MerrillvillePrice: Moderate• American• Merrillville, Indiana•3.9
- MBMichaelBChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined on Nov 13, 2023Food was outstanding and the service was top rate! Best steak house in the area!More infoCouncil Oak Steaks & Seafood - Hard Rock Casino Northern IndianaPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Gary IN•4.8
- OTOpenTable DinerChicago / Illinois •4 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023Our server was amazing. Food was outstanding as always. Drinks were too notch.More infoCooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - MerrillvillePrice: Moderate• American• Merrillville, Indiana•4.8
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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 William B's Steakhouse - Blue Chip Casino, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Merrillville and Gamba Ristorante
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Northwest Indiana are Goblin & The Grocer, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Merrillville and Ciao Bella
Bottomless brunch in Northwest Indiana is available at Goblin & The Grocer, William B's Steakhouse - Blue Chip Casino and Jack Binion's Steakhouse - Horseshoe Hammond
The most romantic restaurant in Northwest Indiana is William B's Steakhouse - Blue Chip Casino
Restaurants in Northwest Indiana with a great view include The Brewery Lodge & Supper Club, Farina's Supper Club and Jack Binion's Steakhouse - Horseshoe Hammond