Diners' Choice: Good for groups restaurants in Northwest Indiana

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Updated April 05, 2025

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Gamba Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (1210)

$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.

Top review

Kate

Dined 7 days ago

What’s not to love, honestly? This area is fortunate to have Gamba and its attention to excellence right here instead of having to drive to Chicago for it.

Nisi Greek Taverna

4.9

4.9 (570)

$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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Frank

Dined 3 days ago

As always, food and service were wonderful! Perfect place to celebrate our anniversary!

Root & Bone - Chesterton

4.8

4.8 (69)

$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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Ann

Dined 4 days ago

Great experience. Not an extensive menu, but all plates we chose were delicious! Beautiful interior and impeccable service. It was a gem where we certainly will go back.

Goblin & The Grocer

4.7

4.7 (339)

$30 and under

American

Michigan City, IN

About the restaurant

The Goblin & The Grocer is a restaurant, market & take away built to be an inviting year-around lake retreat & respite. As hosts we are passionate about serving thoughtfully prepared, locally sourced food & drink with a unique combination of service that is knowledgeable, friendly & laid back.
We are proud of our Award Winning Bloody Mary's, Brunch with Bottomless Mimosas & Farm to Table Menu!
Dog Friendly Patio & Best Wine List this side of Texas!

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Lee

Dined 3 days ago

Love this place so much! Don’t skip the banana bread…

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Experience

Mother's Day

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Merrillville, IN

4.6

4.6 (4631)

$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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SUSAN

Dined 1 day ago

Kimberly our server was great and as always the food was wonderful!

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Popular dish

Classic Tomato Bruschetta

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Schererville, IN

4.6

4.6 (318)

$30 and under

American

Schererville, IN

About the restaurant

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Gayl

Dined on Apr 22, 2025

I visit this restaurant often. The food and service is excellent! Wonderful dining experience!

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Experience

Brunch & Bubbles | Saturdays & Sundays 11am – 2pm

Experience

Wine Tastings and Rotating Chef Recommendations

Experience

Wine ‘O’ Clock Happy Hour | Mon-Fri 3 - 5:30 pm

Culinary Misfits

4.3

4.3 (58)

$30 and under

American

Crown Point, IN

About the restaurant

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.

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Sandra

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

The food was awesome, as was the service! Culinary Misfits is on our Go to list!

Windy City Social

4.3

4.3 (104)

$31 to $50

American

Munster, IN

About the restaurant

Welcome to Windy City Social, your premier destination for vibrant, open air dining and socializing. Indulge in a menu that celebrates the spirit of Chicago with locally inspired flavors, fresh ingredients, and an inviting atmosphere perfect for casual gatherings or special occasions. Whether you crave artisanal pizzas, succulent seafood, or creative appetizers, our menu is crafted to satisfy your taste buds. Experience a unique dining atmosphere where every dish is made from scratch, expertly prepared, and beautifully presented.

Windy City Social is a part of the CHC Restaurant Group -

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DarleneVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful experience will Be Back ! Service was great and food was delicious my family member celebrated her bday upstairs and we had a blast !

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Experience

Celebrate Mother's Day At Windy City Social!

Farm House Restaurant at Fair Oaks Farms

4.1

4.1 (1009)

$30 and under

American

Fair Oaks, IN

About the restaurant

Step into The Farmhouse where familiar favorites are elevated into extraordinary dining experiences. Home-cooked never tasted so good as our chefs blend time-honored American comfort food with international flavors and culinary traditions.

Soaring ceilings and a welcoming fireplace create a warm, inviting dining room where every meal feels special. From crafted and curated burgers to artisanal cheeseboards, and desserts, our commitment to quality ingredients and attentive service shines through in every dish we serve.

Family is at the heart of what we do – we’ve created a versatile space where travelers can unwind, pause for a memorable meal, and gather for both casual dinners and special celebrations. Our hospitable team ensures every guest feels welcomed and valued.

Come gather around our table and create lasting memories at The Farmhouse at Fair Oaks Farms.

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Kristin

Dined on Apr 21, 2025

Great service, great food. Brought my daughter a free brownie and ice cream for her birthday. She loved it! Thank you !

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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Merrillville

4.1

4.1 (36)

$30 and under

American

Merrillville, IN

About the restaurant

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.

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Donell

Dined on Mar 21, 2025

Great food and service. I took my colleagues and everyone really enjoyed it. Our Server, Katelyn and the Senior Manager, Julie were fantastic. Thank you!!!

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