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- JJuneChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoCarolina was an amazing server! We have been to this location more than 50 times since we became wine club members over a decade ago. This was an exceptional evening for Cooper’s Hawk dining tonight. We wear a little nervous as we were being sat at our table since we were in the farthest corner of the restaurant, but that didn’t stop Carolina from giving us excellent service all night. The Chicken piccata was the best I’ve ever had tonight. I do order it often and always enjoy it, but tonight the chefs were on their game! All around a great night out with my family. Thank you!More infoCooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Merrillville, INPrice: Moderate• American• Merrillville, Indiana•4.7
- PPeggyChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined on Dec 8, 2024We used to go to the Signature Room in Chicago for our anniversary dinner. Since that restaurant has been closed down, we needed a new place to go, so we tried Gamba. It was AMAZING. Our food was delicious and served super hot. The appetizer we had was calamari and it was cooked perfectly. The atmosphere was beautiful and the feel of family was felt throughout; from the pictures on the walls to the servers. Highly recommend Gamba.More infoGamba RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Merrillville, Indiana•4.8
- RRachelChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined on Dec 7, 2024Everything we tried was delicious. Definitely coming back with more people.More infoRoot & Bone - ChestertonPrice: Expensive• Regional American (Southern)• Chesterton•4.6
- AAudreyChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined on Oct 26, 2024Fast and friendly service. Great selection of foods and drinks. We enjoyed ourselves tremendously, food was delicious and well presented. Will go back again.More infoBJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - MerrillvillePrice: Moderate• American• Merrillville, Indiana•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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