The best eats in
Lake County, Indiana
From family-owned Italian joints on the courthouse square to lakeside seafood at Cedar Lake, every town in the 219 has a spot that locals swear by. Here are mine.
- Italian
- 4 spots
- American / Diner
- 5 spots
- Steakhouse
- 3 spots
- Mediterranean / Greek
- 3 spots
- Mexican
- 1 spots
- Seafood
- 2 spots
- Farm-to-Table
- 1 spots
- Towns Covered
- Crown Point, Munster, Highland, Schererville, Dyer, Cedar Lake
Lucrezia Italian Ristorante
$$ - $$$An elegant Italian dinner on the courthouse square. White tablecloths, handmade pasta, and one of the best date-night spots in the county.
302 S Main St
Visit websiteFahrenheit Two Twelve
$$ - $$$Creative plates, craft cocktails, and a buzzing atmosphere. The kind of place that makes you proud to be from the 219.
10805 Broadway
Visit websiteSquare Roots
$$ - $$$Seasonal, locally sourced menus in a cozy downtown Crown Point setting. Great for brunch.
108 N Main St
Visit websitePappas Restaurant & Bar
$$ - $$$A Crown Point institution for decades. Steaks, seafood, and a classic cocktail bar.
1130 N Main St
Visit websiteTeibel's Family Restaurant
$$ - $$$Schererville's beloved family restaurant since 1949. Famous for fried chicken, schnitzel, and the kind of hospitality you remember from grandma's kitchen.
1775 US-41
Visit websiteNISI Greek Taverna
$$$$Upscale Greek dining on Lincoln Highway. Lamb, seafood, and a wine list that takes you straight to the Aegean.
1204 W Lincoln Hwy
Visit websiteRosebud Steakhouse
$$$A Centennial Village staple for prime steaks and a polished atmosphere. The kind of place where celebrations happen.
9601 Calumet Ave
Visit websiteHarvest Room
$$ - $$$Seasonal American fare with a focus on fresh ingredients. Consistently solid, always welcoming.
9625 Calumet Ave
Visit websitePurple Steer Restaurant
$$ - $$$Classic American diner done right. Generous portions, fast service, and the kind of breakfast that fuels a Lake County Saturday.
8601 Indianapolis Blvd
Visit websiteTheo's Steaks & Seafood
$$ - $$$Steaks and seafood on Indianapolis Blvd. Highland's go-to for a celebratory dinner.
9144 Indianapolis Blvd
Visit websiteOlive Leaves Mediterranean Cuisine
$$ - $$$Fresh Mediterranean flavors in a relaxed setting. The hummus and lamb plates are worth the drive.
3309 W 45th St
Visit websiteLittle Italy
$$ - $$$A 4.5-star gem on Joliet Street. Handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, and a loyal following. Dyer's best-kept secret isn't secret anymore.
1155 Joliet St
Visit websiteRuben's Mexican Grill
$$Authentic Mexican food with a 4.5-star rating. Tacos, enchiladas, and a salsa bar that means business.
3364 Sheffield Ave
Visit websiteLighthouse Restaurant
$$ - $$$Lakefront dining at its best. Fresh seafood, waterfront views, and a patio that fills up fast on summer weekends.
7501 Constitution Ave
Visit websiteBullpen The Bar & Gelsosomo's Pizzeria
$$Gelsosomo's legendary pizza meets a full bar. Perfect for game night or a casual Friday.
1013 W Lincoln Hwy
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