Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Northwest Indiana

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for the best value restaurants in Northwest Indiana? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Gamba Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (1176)

$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

Thomas

Dined 3 days ago

This place is top-notch! My mother and I have been going here for just about a year, and every time, we walk away very satisfied. You are greeted by the bartender as you arrive. Walk through to the hostess station and give your name on the reservation. (I highly recommend you use the Open Table App to set your reservation. This place fills up quickly, and you want to make sure you have a table reserved so you are not waiting.) The waiter and employees are very nice and courteous to you and are very knowledgeable (the server) about the dishes on the menu. Almost always, you see the owner walking around and he engages with you about your food, wait staff, and server, as well as your overall experience there. He is very warm and kind and it makes the meal just that much better.

Nisi Greek Taverna

4.9

4.9 (516)

$31 to $50

Greek

Schererville, Indiana

About the restaurant

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

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john

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

Staff were all friendly and nice, service was great and food was good and some unique options. It was enjoyable.

Gino’s Prime and Surf - Dyer

4.8

4.8 (1241)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Dyer, Indiana

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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Challen

Dined 4 days ago

The food was amazing from the delicious sweet peppers and Oyster Rockefeller, to the perfectly prepared Ribeye and Lobster tail. Everything was absolutely delicious! The winter candy martini was superb!! Overall great experience! Great service! Great ambiance!’ We will be back!’

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Popular dish

16 oz Ribeye

Hooters Lansing

4.7

4.7 (726)

$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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ShaunnaVIP

Dined on 3 Nov 2024

The server was great! I haven’t had an attentive server at hooters in a long time and she was excellent.

Farina's Supper Club

4.8

4.8 (949)

$31 to $50

Steak

Michigan City

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 6 days ago

Exquisite food and wonderful service. Great cocktails & wine list too. The complimentary cheesy bread with marinara was scrumptious and paired well with the calamari and our soups & salads. Our only critique would be the room was very hot, but there were a lot of people in the restaurant celebrating & having their holiday parties. Might be a good idea to kick on the air conditioning a bit when all the people start to come for the evening. ;)

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Merrillville, IN

4.6

4.6 (4568)

$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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Don

Dined 3 days ago

I took two special women to lunch at Cooper's Hawk in Merrillville,, IN, today. I hadn't been there myself for a while. I was not disappointed. The food was excellent and my guests loved the place.

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Popular dish

Classic Tomato Bruschetta

Popular dish

Drunken Shrimp

Experience

Brunch & Bubbles | Saturdays & Sundays 10am – 2pm

kitaro surf & turf & sushi

4.5

4.5 (896)

$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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Marissa

Dined 7 days ago

This was a wonderful dining experience from the moment we were welcomed at the door. We had a large party in celebration of our daughter's college graduation. She selected this restaurant. The food was beautifully presented and delicious. The service was excellent. With a party of 10 and everyone enjoyed their meal.

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Schererville, IN

4.6

4.6 (64)

$30 and under

American

Schererville, Indiana

About the restaurant

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La Tonja

Dined 1 day ago

Great experience and great food. The server was amazing and knowledgeable too

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Experience

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

Experience

Seasonal Chef Recommendations

Experience

Wine Tasting

Cafe Farina

4.6

4.6 (216)

$31 to $50

Italian

Michigan City

About the restaurant

Cafe Farina - casual old-school vintage vibe, serving up authentic Italian-American specialties and classic cocktails shaking to the beat of Italian music streaming through the restaurant. Using only the finest and freshest ingredients, both local and imported, Chef Joseph Farina features specialty Italian sandwiches, fresh pasta dishes, imported meats and cheeses, hand-cut steaks, and fresh seafood. Inspired by Chicago’s neighborhood joints and renowned Italian Delis, Cafe Farina is bringing a taste of Italian culture to downtown Michigan City!

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Julie

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

Very cozy place. Food and service excellent! Highly recommend.

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Experience

Weekend Brunch!

William B's Steakhouse - Blue Chip Casino

4.6

4.6 (2673)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Michigan City

About the restaurant

Named after Boyd Gaming Corporation's Chairman and CEO William S. Boyd, William B's Steakhouse is a world-class steakhouse in the tradition of the Stardust Hotel in Las Vegas. But there's more than steak on the menu. You'll also find fresh seafood and exquisite pasta dishes, all prepared with classic Midwestern flair.

Must be 21 to dine.

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Michael

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

We had an awesome dinner great service. As always, I love the Iberica pork chops will definitely be back.

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