Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Northwest Indiana

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Northwest Indiana? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Nisi Greek Taverna

4.8

4.8 (491)

$31 to $50

Greek

Schererville, IN

About the restaurant

Modern Greek Cuisine. Opened up by Greek Master Chef Pandelis Vouros. Book today!

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Scott

Dined 2 days ago

The food was awesome. Service was great. Would highly recommend this restaurant.

Gamba Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (1154)

$31 to $50

Italian

Merrillville, IN

About the restaurant

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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DennisB

Dined 6 days ago

Memorable dinner, thank you. Seated right at our reservation time and promptly greeted by our server, Mike. All was professional, well-timed, and wholly enjoyable. We had different soups and the temperature and taste were spot on. Our entries were large and flavorful. A special evening that we thoroughly enjoyed.

Cafe Farina

4.6

4.6 (193)

$31 to $50

Italian

Michigan City, IN

About the restaurant

Cafe Farina - casual old-school vintage vibe, serving up authentic Italian-American specialties and classic cocktails shaking to the beat of Italian music streaming through the restaurant. Using only the finest and freshest ingredients, both local and imported, Chef Joseph Farina features specialty Italian sandwiches, fresh pasta dishes, imported meats and cheeses, hand-cut steaks, and fresh seafood. Inspired by Chicago’s neighborhood joints and renowned Italian Delis, Cafe Farina is bringing a taste of Italian culture to downtown Michigan City!

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Larsen

Dined on Sep 16, 2024

Food was excellent! Our service was a little slow as I think our server may have forgotten to put in our order but once received it was worth the wait. Staff very friendly and attentive.

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Experience

Weekend Brunch!

kitaro surf & turf & sushi

4.6

4.6 (884)

$30 and under

Sushi

Munster, IN

About the restaurant

KITARO Surf & Turf & Sushi is a 4000 sq. ft. restaurant that has seating for 140, large bar, patio dining for 40, and a private dining room that will seat 50. You will find the atmosphere modern and alive with energy. Our expanded bar will offer full service cocktails, fine wine, sake and handcrafted cocktails. We open 7 days a week.
Executive Chef and owner John Kitaro has over 30 years’ experience specializing in preparation of exquisite sushi dishes. He brings to your table not only the best sushi, but also stunning presentations of each dish that comes to your table.
Our new and expanded menu successfully marries extraordinary cuisine in an exquisite setting. Asian Fusion creations, a large selection of top quality steaks, lobster, sushi & much more. We believe that we have created the best of both Modern Asian cuisine and an upscale steakhouse for your dining pleasure.

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Maryvip

Dined 1 day ago

The food is fresh and tasty. Many sushi-type choices. Very pretty decor with booths and tables.

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Merrillville

4.7

4.7 (4505)

$30 and under

American

Merrillville, IN

About the restaurant

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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Laura

Dined 2 days ago

Did wine tasting first then dinner. Everything was delicious. Wish the sashimi was sliced thinner.

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Popular dish

Classic Tomato Bruschetta

Popular dish

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

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Drunken Shrimp

Root & Bone - Chesterton

4.7

4.7 (40)

$31 to $50

Southern

Chesterton

About the restaurant

Soul nurturing, conscientiously sourced, farm-fresh ingredients. A craftsman’s ethic coupled with artistic culinary thought. A tribute to the timeless recipes and traditions of a rural America and the warm embrace of its hospitality.

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Mark

Dined 5 days ago

We really enjoyed the food and service at Root & Bone. The brisket meatloaf was fantastic!! Will be back next time I’m in town!

Rosebud Steakhouse - Munster

4.6

4.6 (1014)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Munster, IN

About the restaurant

*Rosebud Steakhouse is a special occasion restaurant, with an UPSCALE BUSINESS CASUAL Dress Code Policy. For clarification please review the policy at https://rosebudsteak.com/dress-code/ and we thank you for your courtesy!

Welcome to a rare steakhouse, well done! Rosebud Steakhouse Located in Centennial Village, is the second location for the Rosebud Steakhouse brand. This relaxing hideout is the perfect place to enjoy an unforgettable meal paired with a glass of wine from our impressive wine list. The extensive menu features prime steaks by Meats by Linz, fresh seafood and Italian specialties. Our sister restaurant, Rosebud Steakhouse Magnificent Mile, was recently voted one of the Top-10 steakhouses in Chicago by Tripadvisor. Rosebud Steakhouse invites you to enjoy an unforgettable fine dining experience in a romantic setting. Rosebud Steakhouse is a Creative Hospitality Concepts restaurant. Visit our third location, coming soon to, Wheeling, IL.

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Carisma

Dined 6 days ago

Pricey, but definitely worth it! We had a great time.

William B's Steakhouse - Blue Chip Casino

4.7

4.7 (2653)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Michigan City, IN

About the restaurant

Named after Boyd Gaming Corporation's Chairman and CEO William S. Boyd, William B's Steakhouse is a world-class steakhouse in the tradition of the Stardust Hotel in Las Vegas. But there's more than steak on the menu. You'll also find fresh seafood and exquisite pasta dishes, all prepared with classic Midwestern flair.

Must be 21 to dine.

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Patricia

Dined on Sep 26, 2024

Been to William B's steakhouse numerous times all workers are very polite and the food is always great I recommend this restaurant to everyone

Lighthouse Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (1282)

$50 and over

American

Cedar Lake

About the restaurant

Nestled on the shores of cozy Cedar Lake, Lighthouse Restaurant welcomes residents, visitors, and boaters with its beacon of great food, fun, and friends. Surrounded by windows, diners enjoy the scenery of the water while savoring cuisine that is found nowhere else in the region!

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Cheryl Arroyo

Dined 6 days ago

Tiffany our server and the rest of the staff were fantastic. Food was excellent

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Popular dish

Lobster Bisque

Gino’s Prime and Surf - Dyer

4.7

4.7 (1215)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Dyer, IN

About the restaurant

Since 1950, Gino’s Prime and Surf specializes in serving up prime steaks, seafood, pastas and chops, while providing guests with a casual fine dining atmosphere. Voted “Best in the Region,” Other services and/or amenities include a lounge area, banquet space, a beautiful patio, on and off site catering and carry out services. We also offer the best in live entertainment every weekend!

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John

Dined 6 days ago

Love going there. The quality is great and service is quick and friendly. Never had a bad meal. I just wished they offered pork also.

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