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A photo of Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Merrillville, IN restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(4565)
Price: Moderate
• American • Merrillville, Indiana
Booked 60 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.
A photo of Gamba Ristorante restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1173)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Merrillville, Indiana
Booked 11 times today
Gamba Ristorante is a fun place to dine, offering a fantastic atmosphere, as seen in multiple reviews. The place has an 'elegant fine dining' ambiance, with 'smooth jazzy music' and 'excellent service'. The food is 'delicious' and 'creative', with options to sit inside or outside. Plus, the restaurant boasts a wine room with storage for 1,000 bottles, adding a touch of sophistication. It's definitely a favorite among the locals, with one reviewer even stating it's the 'best restaurant in NWI'.
A photo of Coppolillo's Italian Steakhouse restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(175)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Crown Point, IN
Booked 36 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.
A photo of Culinary Misfits restaurant
4.5
Awesome(50)
Price: Moderate
• American • Crown Point, IN
Booked 2 times today
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.
A photo of BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Merrillville restaurant
4.0
Excellent(22)
Price: Moderate
• American • Merrillville, Indiana
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.
A photo of Fahrenheit Two Twelve restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(293)
Price: Moderate
• American • Crown Point, IN
Experience The Degree Of DifferenceRibs * Seafood * Steaks * Chops
A photo of Red Lobster - Merrillville restaurant
4.2
Awesome(19)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Merrillville, Indiana
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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5.0
Exceptional(2)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Crown Point, IN
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. We’ve done the math on creating a unique and fun dining experience with exceptional service. You can divide it any way you want, but the simple answer is dining with us always adds up to amazing food and tasty cocktails.
A photo of Buffalo Wild Wings - Merrillville restaurant
4.3
Awesome(0)
Price: Moderate
• American • Valparaiso, Indiana
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.
A photo of Buffalo Wild Wings - Crown Point restaurant
3.4
Very Good(2)
Price: Moderate
• American • Merrillville, Indiana
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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  • June
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Carolina was an amazing server! We have been to this location more than 50 times since we became wine club members over a decade ago. This was an exceptional evening for Cooper’s Hawk dining tonight. We wear a little nervous as we were being sat at our table since we were in the farthest corner of the restaurant, but that didn’t stop Carolina from giving us excellent service all night. The Chicken piccata was the best I’ve ever had tonight. I do order it often and always enjoy it, but tonight the chefs were on their game! All around a great night out with my family. Thank you!
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    Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Merrillville, INPrice: Moderate• American• Merrillville, Indiana
    4.7
  • Olivia
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    First time there and everything was delicious and the service was wonderful. Will definitely visit again!
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    Coppolillo's Italian SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Italian• Crown Point, IN
    4.6
  • Peggy
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 8 Dec 2024
    We used to go to the Signature Room in Chicago for our anniversary dinner. Since that restaurant has been closed down, we needed a new place to go, so we tried Gamba. It was AMAZING. Our food was delicious and served super hot. The appetizer we had was calamari and it was cooked perfectly. The atmosphere was beautiful and the feel of family was felt throughout; from the pictures on the walls to the servers. Highly recommend Gamba.
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    Gamba RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Merrillville, Indiana
    4.8
  • Audrey
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 26 Oct 2024
    Fast and friendly service. Great selection of foods and drinks. We enjoyed ourselves tremendously, food was delicious and well presented. Will go back again.
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    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - MerrillvillePrice: Moderate• American• Merrillville, Indiana
    4
  • Alex
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 18 Aug 2024
    Chicken and waffles were the best ones I've ever had, the burger with the gold flakes was also really cool. Drinks were great and our server was lovely. Our only "complaint" is that they didn't have gluten free toast available which is no big deal but would be a nice addition to the brunch menu. But we were 110% satisfied
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    Culinary MisfitsPrice: Moderate• American• Crown Point, IN
    4.5

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