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- EEdwardChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoAlways good experience. Never been disappointed. We had a great server, food came out quick and order was right as always.More infoCooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Merrillville, INPrice: Moderate• American• Merrillville, IN•4.6
- RRudyChicago / Illinois •4 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 5, 2025Excellent place to dine. Menu is unique, but superb. We enjoyed every item, from appetizer to dessert. Bar is great, with some interesting specialties. A bit pricey, but well worth the time and money. Our server was over the top excellent. Very helpful in explaining menu items and recommending choices. We will definitely come back many times.More infoRoot & Bone - ChestertonPrice: Expensive• Southern• Chesterton•4.5
- KKarenPhoenix / Arizona •1 review5.0Dined on Dec 18, 2024I love this restaurant. The food is awesome and the atmosphere is nice. Not too noisy. The staff is great and always are happy to be at work and to serve you.More infoBJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - MerrillvillePrice: Moderate• American• Merrillville, IN•4.1
- PpauldChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined on Feb 14, 2024This is our annual Valentine's Day dinner treat. The restaurant was nicely decorated for Valentine's Day. Amber was our server and Brigid was the manager. The menus were very clear and concise with a cute Valentine's Day theme. What a nice experience! Glad that White Castle does this every year. We will keep going back for this occasion. Thank you very much.More infoWhite Castle - HobartPrice: Moderate• American• Gary, IN•4.5
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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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