Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Northwest Indiana

OpenTable

Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots 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

4.9

4.9 (529)

$31 to $50

Greek

Schererville, IN

About the restaurant

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

Top review

NatalieVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Lemon chicken was moist and perfectly seasoned. The vegan stuffed peppers were also delicious! We highly recommend this restaurant. Always a great experience!

Gamba Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (1185)

$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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kenVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We had a nice first experience and will return. Food was seasoned and well prepared. Staff were friendly and efficient.

Farina's Supper Club

4.8

4.8 (970)

$31 to $50

Steak

Michigan City, IN

About the restaurant

Featuring Prime steaks and chops, fresh fish, and seafood. Many of Chef Farina's signature favorites, include Pork Chop Sinatra, Brick Chicken and Joe's Mama's Meatballs. Other Italian favorites like Eggplant and Chicken Parmesan, Mile High Meat Lasagna, and Linguine with Clams will be offered daily. Stop in to experience our global wine list, along with the old school cocktails, which will bring you right back to the Supper Club era!

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Becky

Dined 3 days ago

Outstanding Italian food! Our server John was excellent too!

Hooters Lansing

4.7

4.7 (727)

$30 and under

American

Munster, IN

About the restaurant

Hooters is the place to be for great seafood, signature burgers and sandwiches, specialty salads, ice cold beer, a full liquor bar and of course, our world famous chicken wings served up in one of our signature sauces. With a casual, upbeat atmosphere, and plenty of HD TV’s, you’ll have a front row seat to all the games. Hooters, the original wing joint.

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Mack

Dined on Jan 4, 2025

Fast seating, Great service. One of the best Hooters. Left Oak Lawn because of poor service and drove all the way to Lansing and they didn’t disappoint

Lighthouse Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (1342)

$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

Dined 1 day ago

Food was amazing! Our server Kelly could NOT have been better. The manager, Skylar, was very accommodating and friendly with our group. I will definitely return!!

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Popular dish

Lobster Bisque

Experience

Celebrate Love with us this Valentine's Day!

Experience

Daou Wine Dinner

kitaro surf & turf & sushi

4.6

4.6 (905)

$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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Daniel

Dined 7 days ago

The server was very nice and tended to us with whatever we needed. The atmosphere was definitely great I would recommend for a date forsure and the food was bomb

Coppolillo's Italian Steakhouse

4.6

4.6 (213)

$31 to $50

Italian

Crown Point, IN

About the restaurant

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.

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Jessica

Dined 1 day ago

Ashley was our bartender/Server and she was amazing. All the food and drinks were outstanding. My favorite part of the evening was the Mac and Cheese and the Butter Cake Dessert. 10/10 would recommend for a great romantic date night or even just celebrating with your family. Will come back again and again.

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Experience

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Coppolillo’s

Rosebud Steakhouse - Munster

4.5

4.5 (1110)

$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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Kelsea

Dined 2 days ago

Rheanne is the best server! 100% will be returning!

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Popular dish

Salmon

Experience

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Rosebud Steakhouse

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Schererville, IN

4.5

4.5 (137)

$30 and under

American

Schererville, 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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Len

Dined today

The dinning room and ambiance was nice and perfectly lit. The food was amazing nice selection of shareable appetizers. The prices were a little steep particularly the Drinks and wine for producing their own wine. But we will Go back it makes more sense to become a member with The perks they provide

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Experience

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

Experience

Seasonal Chef Recommendations

Experience

Wine Tasting

Windy City Social

4.1

4.1 (26)

$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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BridgetVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Our server Jordan was amazing! We loved our cocktails and food!

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Experience

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Windy City Social

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