Need restaurant suggestions

[Expat]

I always liked Shapiros but it seemed like it got awfully pricey.
I usually stop at the Cracker Barrel when I am traveling.

 

[Doug]

Grindstone Charley's Just east of 465 on Highway 36/Rockville Road.

Rockville Road | Hours + Location | Grindstone Charley's | Restaurant + Bar

Grindstone Charley's is an American Restaurant + Bar. We're a casual place to unwind with a drink or to indulge in made from scratch cuisine. We have locations throughout Indiana.

www.grindstonecharleys.com

Or O'Charly's, west of 465 at Highway 36/Rockville Road and Ronald Reagon Parkway.

Home - O'Charley's Restaurant & Bar

www.ocharleys.com

 

[KG1]

This past Monday the wife and I had some business Monday morning in Merrillville. Decided to get a nice breakfast beforehand. The restaurant we were hoping to hit in downtown Hobart is closed on Mondays. We forgot that. Headed out to Merrillville and hit the IHOP. Haven't been there is a long time. Won't ever be going back. I had a denver omelette, the wife had french toast with a side of bacon, and of course coffee. Our bill was $36! I doubled check the bill to make sure. We haven't been out for breakfast in a while. That seemed expensive. And the food was ok. The thing that got me is the place was packed.

I think this is a bit far north.

 

[KittySlayer]

This past Monday the wife and I had some business Monday morning in Merrillville. Decided to get a nice breakfast beforehand. The restaurant we were hoping to hit in downtown Hobart is closed on Mondays. We forgot that. Headed out to Merrillville and hit the IHOP. Haven't been there is a long time. Won't ever be going back. I had a denver omelette, the wife had french toast with a side of bacon, and of course coffee. Our bill was $36! I doubled check the bill to make sure. We haven't been out for breakfast in a while. That seemed expensive. And the food was ok. The thing that got me is the place was packed.

I haven't been to an IHOP in decades. I feel sticky just reading your post.

 

[Expat]

I haven't been to an IHOP in decades. I feel sticky just reading your post.

definitely a clean your own menu place...

 

[bgcatty]

Friends and Family do not suggest to friends and family to eat at “chain” restaurants in Indiana! Yuck. Find something original and chef owned. I don’t know of any restaurants that fit the OP’s selection criteria; but, I stick to my saying as aforesaid. Peace.

 

[WebSnyper]

I've been to Cooper's Hawk in Avon. The food was good, it is very expensive. I took my wife there before Christmas for a nice dinner. I didn't know it was going to be as expensive as it was. The prices are on par with Ruth Chris or St. Elmos.

Sal's in Plainfield is where I usually take my wife for celebration dinners. Great place, really good food.

Exactly the reason I haven't been to Cooper's Hawk.

And I agree, I like Sal's. Great for a dinner out and lots of varieties of Italian dishes on the menu and pretty good even for pizza takeout (cheaper to call and order than it is on their website -- and you can use their coupons from http://www.pinpointperks.com/partner/pinpointperks/business/3095-sal-famous-pizzeria

 

[Route 45]

Friends and Family do not suggest to friends and family to eat at “chain” restaurants in Indiana! Yuck. Find something original and chef owned. I don’t know of any restaurants that fit the OP’s selection criteria; but, I stick to my saying as aforesaid. Peace.

 

[model1994]

Hoosier upscale = sesame seed bun

 

[Expat]

Hoosier upscale = sesame seed bun

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Now THAT is a tenderloin.

 

[model1994]

Now THAT is a tenderloin.

I figured we were failing as Hoosiers not even mentioning tenderloins. Sadly I found that photo on google. I have a similar funny photo but cannot find it. I went into Holt's cafe (Bedford/Judah) and ribbed the cooks about how I keep hearing recommendations for their big tenderloins, so they served me with something ridiculous like the photo.

 

[two70]

I figured we were failing as Hoosiers not even mentioning tenderloins. Sadly I found that photo on google. I have a similar funny photo but cannot find it. I went into Holt's cafe (Bedford/Judah) and ribbed the cooks about how I keep hearing recommendations for their big tenderloins, so they served me with something ridiculous like the photo.

That photo was probably from the Edinburgh Diner and that's their regular size tenderloin... for about $10.

 

[Cameramonkey]

30th and shadeland. about a minute north of I70 on the east side. INCREDIBLE soul food.

Chick & Waffles, Ribs and Soul Food | His Place Eatery

Having a hard time choosing what to order? We get it. From our signature dishes such as chicken and waffles to in-house smoked meatloaf and rib tips, bourbon creamed corn, made-from-scratch chicken and dumplings, and sweet potato cheesecake — we promise you won’t be disappointed. See you soon!

hisplaceeatery.com

I work minutes from there and take vendors there when they want to take me out for lunch. One rep liked it so much he finds excuses to call me and take me to lunch.

 

[Frosty]

The coachman in Plainfield. About 30 seconds off the exit, don’t even have to change lanes. I’ve taken the wife there a couple times, it was pretty good and reasonably priced.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

30th and shadeland. about a minute north of I70 on the east side. INCREDIBLE soul food.

Chick & Waffles, Ribs and Soul Food | His Place Eatery

Having a hard time choosing what to order? We get it. From our signature dishes such as chicken and waffles to in-house smoked meatloaf and rib tips, bourbon creamed corn, made-from-scratch chicken and dumplings, and sweet potato cheesecake — we promise you won’t be disappointed. See you soon!

hisplaceeatery.com

I work minutes from there and take vendors there when they want to take me out for lunch. One rep liked it so much he finds excuses to call me and take me to lunch.

I've seen that place. I used to work at BMG Music but it wasn't there when I was there. It's been several different things, the last I remember being a Jamaican restaurant with a lunch buffet, but I'd like to try it. I just don't get over that way much anymore unless there's a backup on 465 when I go pick up the granddaughter and take the surface roads.

 

[Haven]

Exactly the reason I haven't been to Cooper's Hawk.

And I agree, I like Sal's. Great for a dinner out and lots of varieties of Italian dishes on the menu and pretty good even for pizza takeout (cheaper to call and order than it is on their website -- and you can use their coupons from http://www.pinpointperks.com/partner/pinpointperks/business/3095-sal-famous-pizzeria

We usually get Italian from Sal's in Moorseville. The variety isn't as much as Plainfield, and it isn't as fancy, but it is still good.

I haven't hit the one in Brownsburg yet, so no idea on that one.

 

[WebSnyper]

We usually get Italian from Sal's in Moorseville. The variety isn't as much as Plainfield, and it isn't as fancy, but it is still good.

I haven't hit the one in Brownsburg yet, so no idea on that one.

Haven't tried Brownsburg or Mooresville. When I'm in either of those I have other favorites that I'm headed to.

 

[dprimm]

Hoosier upscale = sesame seed bun

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Where is that from?
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[model1994]

That photo was probably from the Edinburgh Diner and that's their regular size tenderloin... for about $10.

thanks for the recommendation, i'll visit there soon

 

[KG1]

Exactly the reason I haven't been to Cooper's Hawk.

And I agree, I like Sal's. Great for a dinner out and lots of varieties of Italian dishes on the menu and pretty good even for pizza takeout (cheaper to call and order than it is on their website -- and you can use their coupons from http://www.pinpointperks.com/partner/pinpointperks/business/3095-sal-famous-pizzeria

Yep. Not everyone has Kardashian money or a big celebrity booty to make the coin to be able to dine at expensive eateries.