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- SStevenChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 7, 2025Very well ran operation Food was excellent menu is small owners are very nice loved ambience price is fair don’t mind paying for good food and good service not the greatest location but worth the find we will be backMore infoGamba RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Merrillville, IN•4.9
- BBillChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined on Jun 6, 2025Bryan (Ryan?) was an amazing server!! Our first time here but it will not be the last! Planning to return with friends and family. The cheddar cornbread was amazing, the tomato blt was also amazing, my ribs were so tender. Compliments to the chef!!More infoRoot & Bone - ChestertonPrice: Expensive• Southern• Chesterton•4.6
- LLouis VIPChicago / Illinois •15 reviews5.0Dined on May 29, 2025The food was great and the service was excellent.More infoCooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Merrillville, INPrice: Moderate• American• Merrillville, IN•4.6
- TToniChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined on May 23, 2025This was my first time, me and my family enjoyed the food and drinks, will defintely go backMore infoBJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - MerrillvillePrice: Moderate• American• Merrillville, IN•4
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When you need to get away from the hustle and bustle of Chicago, head to Portage, Indiana, for a slower pace of dining and entertainment. The restaurants here are all very quaint and casual. Along the main streets in Portage, you'll find everything from microbreweries serving up delicious bar food to Japanese steakhouses dishing out beautifully plated sushi rolls. Nothing in Portage is too fancy. It has a long history as a mostly industrial town with affordable diner style restaurants. Expect to find lots of greasy spoon restaurants and hidden cafes all throughout the town. And if you're craving something sweet, keep your eyes peeled for homemade pie.
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