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Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Northwest Indiana

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants 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!


A photo of Gamba Ristorante restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1160)
$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
Dionesio
Dined 2 days ago
It’s a small venue, however the vibes are immaculate. The food is without a doubt the best in the region, on par and exceeding the majority of Chicago establishments. Adding to that, the quality has not changed in over a decade and I doubt it will, this is the most refined and elegant restaurant you will visit in NWI. Not to mention the staff are second to none.
A photo of Nisi Greek Taverna restaurant
4.8
4.8 (500)
$31 to $50
Greek
Schererville, IN
About the restaurant
Modern Greek Cuisine. Opened up by Greek Master Chef Pandelis Vouros. Book today!
Top review
jennyvip
Dined on Oct 25, 2024
The food was excellent but the service was even better. Not only was our waitress amazing but the gentleman that greets you at the front door was so welcoming. We had such a great conversation with him. Really made the night so enjoyable. Felt like part of the family. Will Absolutely be back again soon.
A photo of Gino’s Prime and Surf - Dyer restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1224)
$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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Michael
Dined 3 days ago
We went for a birthday dinner with my family. The service was terrific, drinks were great, and accommodating to requests. Steaks were cooked perfectly.
A photo of Root & Bone - Chesterton restaurant
4.7
4.7 (45)
$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.
Top review
Gord
Dined on Oct 24, 2024
Best server we have had in years. Sara was amazing, she made the meal more enjoyable.
A photo of kitaro surf & turf & sushi restaurant
4.6
4.6 (887)
$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.

Top review
Daniel
Dined 7 days ago
Food was fabulous and our service was great! Will definitely be back!
A photo of Lighthouse Restaurant restaurant
4.6
4.6 (1304)
$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!
Top review
Tracey
Dined today
Very good! Service and food is definitely worth coming back for.
A photo of Rosebud Steakhouse - Munster restaurant
4.6
4.6 (1033)
$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.

Top review
jennyvip
Dined 7 days ago
So incredibly loud. They should not have a table right at the area where they have large parties. We were there for our 15th anniversary and it was beyond loud. Would not recommend if you want to be able to talk to your company.
A photo of Fiori Italian restaurant
4.5
4.5 (570)
$50 and over
Italian
Munster, IN
About the restaurant
Chef Gaetano Ascione brings international flair to Indiana. A native of Italy, and fluent in five languages, Chef Gaetano Ascione brings international flair to Munster, with experience, teaching, owning restaurants, consulting, and running hotels on four continents – Asia, Europe, Africa and North America. He served both Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan as Chef de Cuisine at the Georgetown Club in Washington, D.C., and served as Executive Chef for the Inaugural Banquet for President Nelson Mandela in South Africa.

He is a member of the Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs 1248-1950, the American Culinary Federation, and the Gruppo Virtuale Cuochi Italiani. Ascione was a finalist in the “Chef of the Year” competition at the World Gourmet Summit in Singapore in 2001.


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Tracy
Dined 4 days ago
I had the rack of lamb which was cooked perfectly - so tender - and the fingerling potatoes and eggplant casserole complimented it well. Also had the thin apple pie dessert and the let’s get figgy bourbon drink. My friend did the salmon canneloni with a blended red win. All very delicious and will definitely be back. The atmosphere was very good as well.
A photo of Coppolillo's Italian Steakhouse restaurant
4.5
4.5 (135)
$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.
Top review
Marc
Dined 2 days ago
This is definitely a nice addition to the Crown Point area in regard to fine dining. By all means it is not a cheap treat, but you get what you pay for. For the money you get a very nice, designed restaurant, excellent knowledgeable staff and foremost excellent food. I had a hard time choosing because there were many great dishes. We had the Brussels sprouts, and I had the Steak Medallion Trio. So very good. We celebrated a birthday, and we had a very good time. Highly recommend this place.
A photo of Jack Binion's Steakhouse - Horseshoe Hammond restaurant
4.1
4.1 (2057)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Hammond, IN
About the restaurant
For nearly a decade, our legendary Steak House has been a Chicago favorite with its exquisite service and attention to detail. The Chicago Tribune calls Jack Binion's Steak House "an upscale experience rivaling downtown's finest steakhouses." The reason for the enduring popularity of Jack Binion's Steak House is quite simple - magnificent cuts and house specialties served with impeccable presentation. Each piece is hand selected and trimmed to the exacting standards of certified artisans.

Must be 21 and over to dine

Togo's offered based on business volume. Large party gratuity added for parties of 8 or more, regardless of checks being split. Parties will be limited to splitting checks 4 ways.

Guests are given a 15 minute grace period for reservations.

Top review
Shawny
Dined 7 days ago
Never crowded and good service. Great steak house for the casino.
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