Frankie V's Bar & Grill

Rain delay? Breakfast adventure…read more Our baseball tournament got delayed bright and early thanks to Mother Nature, so instead of sitting around waiting, we did what any reasonable group would do, we went looking for food. Of course, I pulled up Yelp (because Yelp never lets me down) and it led us right down the road to Sunrise Cafe. I'm actually mad at myself for forgetting to take pictures because everything looked so good that I skipped photographer mode and went straight into eating mode. There were seven of us, and we covered just about the whole menu, Denver omelets, French toast, over-easy and sunny-side-up eggs, chopped beef with eggs, and more. Not a single complaint at the table. Everything came out hot, fresh, and absolutely delicious. The staff was incredibly friendly, the atmosphere was welcoming, and it had that family-friendly hometown feel that makes you want to come back. If you find yourself in the area looking for breakfast, do yourself a favor and stop in. Rain delay or not, this place was a home run.

I would NEVER step foot in here ever again!…read more On my very first visit, I was seated in the narrow room to the left where there was a row of booths on both sides in this long dining room. The male manager seated me and there I sat and sat and sat. Yes, the room was full with waitresses going back and forth, NOT one said hello, we'll be right with you, acknowledging that I was alive. After 10 minutes, I grabbed a male manager and said nobody is waiting on me. He gave me a cup of coffee and he went straight back into the kitchen and spoke with a cook about getting me a server. After waiting another 15 minutes, while waitresses were all around me, yet not one stopped to find out what I wanted to eat. After looking at their tired, dirty and late menu for far too many times. I got up and went up to pay for my lone cup of coffee. A male employee minding the desk, ran up to the register as if I was going to skip out on paying for the $3.50 cup of coffee. I told him I was sitting here for over 25 minutes and nobody bothered to wait on me. We're very busy! Try that excuse on someone else, that's bullshit! A well trained waitress would greet you properly and say something to you, not ignore you. I was dressed properly. What he should have done for my inconvenience was comp me the cup of coffee! I wasn't looking for anything for free but a good business person would have comped the coffee. I would NEVER step foot in this place ever again!

Inside decor

Hash browns, 1/2 egg and 2 bacon

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Grillers

3.9(150 reviews)

0.5 mi

Still my go to for sandwiches in the area…read more The service is excellent and the food is always fantastic. And if you get on their email list, they are always sending out specials where you can get $5 off your next meal. Great place to go in Whiting, Indiana!!

Found this spot on trusty Yelp after a day of moving! My husband thinks that's so cool I find great…read morespots! He wanted White Castle! No Sir! No can do! We drove to downtown Whiting, IN to Griller's and boy they didn't disappoint!!! The service was fantastic! Very welcoming staff as soon as we walked in! Thank you! We ordered pasta, Alfredo and Penne. They come with soup or salad. I got the salad and it was awesome! Hubby got the soup of the day and it was DELICIOUS! Creamy tortilla soup! Perfection! The restaurant is a nice space and it was awesome to see a group of young ladies who played softball or baseball come in with their families and eat! We appreciate supporting local businesses! Looking forward to returning to try a burger!

Soup

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My go-to sandwich...monte cristo with homemade chips.

Keith's

4.3(112 reviews)

0.4 mi

Delicious all around! I ended up ordering the ribs out of all things, and they fell off the bone!!!!read more

I've been dining at Keiths for more than two decades and every time I go the service is wonderful,…read morethe food is outstanding, the ambience feels like something out of a Humphrey Bogart movie. Some come in jeans, some come in dresses, but everyone has a great time. The wine list is superb, the dirty martinis are fantastic. They're famous for their full slab of ribs and of course their steaks. You'll be amazed at what a small town can offer by way of fine dining.

The Surf & Turf at Keith's

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Dining room view of Bar.

Dos Sabores

4.2(21 reviews)

0.8 mi

The service was great. The woman who waited on us was nice but had difficulty with English and I…read morehad difficulty with my Spanish. The decor is very nice but this is primarily a Mexican food restaurant with Americana decor. I really wanted to love this place but the food was served lukewarm. It would have been so much better if it was served hot.

I just love this restaurant. I usually get the amazing American breakfast and they also have…read moreauthentic Mexican food. While eating you can enjoy a beer or even a margarita!

Dining Room

Ice Cream Bar

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Purple Steer Restaurant

3.0(108 reviews)

0.6 mi

Ate here plenty of times. Food is always good, service is decent…read more No complaints. Hot fingers are bomb!!

Tried to order food on the phone and the lady on the phone said to call back when I knew my order…read moreeven though I just called when I went there to pick up my order I saw a rat run under a table I told a worker and they said they'll handle it, I got my food and it sucked parts of my food where cold and parts looked uncooked, I wouldn't come back even if the food was free

Asked for no butter

Requested zero butter and do not brown the eggs.

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The Oven

4.2(12 reviews)

2.4 mi•Hegewisch

I saw a YouTube reviewer review this restaurant and after I saw it, I had to try them. On 6/10/26,…read moreI ordered a sausage, onion and mushroom pizza through UberEats. It took awhile to get it (they are not nearby) but boy was it worth the wait! The picture speaks for itself. That pizza was DELICIOUS, do you hear me? It makes me wanna try their other options which we will. Not sure if you can eat inside or not since we did UberEats. I love good pizza and this is definitely in my top 5. Thanks The Oven! A+!

Late decision due to not cooking dinner but I wanted pizza…read more My neighbor didn't have a good recommendation but then I thought, he's a negative Nancy so I can't use his referral lol I went in, it's a to go set up, slices, full pies and wings. Simple, I love it. Slices are $5. I got 2 slices and a soda. The slices? Delish! Nice size, hot, not greasy so it was good! For $5 a slice, I got a pepperoni slice and 1 with sausage. They have apple soda! Got that and both were yummy! The young lady was super nice. Friendly, and I love that. It's a walk up so you order and you leave. The establishment is nice, clean and neat and I will return!

16" PIZZA & 10 WINGS SPECIAL $32.99 ORDER NOW ! :)

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Avocado Burgers, Cheeseburgers, Chicken Sandwiches

Center Lounge & Restaurant

3.5(23 reviews)

0.6 mi

This is a little bar/restaurant off 119th street, which is downtown Whiting. Service was very…read moreefficient & friendly even though they were terribly busy. We shared the Center Lounge Feast which was over 25 pieces of various seafood & an appetizer of fried cheese pierogi. Most of their food comes with a free salad buffet & pieces of cake but it's just some tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce & box recipe cake. More for just if you are desperate for your daily vege intake. The fried cheese perogies were excellent. Went very well with the sour cream. It's not the best seafood I've had but I did like it. It's plenty of food for 2. Maybe just stick with fried scallops & coconut shrimp. Frog legs were too dry. Fried fish was ok. But most definitely get a lot of the different perogies. The sides of mashed potatoes was good & mac & cheese okay. Good place to sit, have some beers & enjoy delicious perogies .

Stopped here in my old neighborhood on our way home from south Chicago. We were hungry and I was…read morevery happy to see they were still around ! It's been over an hour and I'm now waiting in the car on a not so busy Tuesday night, for my husband to wait for our food, still...... it was pierogi, a sandwich and coleslaw. Not even a well done porterhouse takes this long . Not only that, the staff did not apologize, did not offer something for waiting an hour (not since our arrival, but since we ordered food). Don't come here in a hurry. We won't be back . A nice tip, pierogi shouldn't take an hour or look like they been swimming in a deep fryer that hasn't been cleaned for a month. Also put your fried foods in paper bags instead of styrofoam wrapped in cellophane to keep the oil spill from leaking out ! It Keeps things crisp, costs less, and is better for the environment.

The Fisherman's platter

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Center lounge

Capris Pizza

3.6(99 reviews)

0.3 mi

Pizza was pretty good, thick (cheese), chicken was ok but the price was great. Would definitely…read moreorder from these guys again. They do deliver and they are very prompt!

First time here , I wanted to try something new I usually go to Casey's or Jets if I'm out that way…read morebut I went to this place and got the capri special, first off I didn't even taste the meat I saw pepperoni and sausage but didn't taste it all I could taste was the overwhelming watery flavor of the greenpeppers and onions overtaking my pizza , the crust was subpar it tasted like there was no sauce just hella cheese. I only got a small which was overly priced at $22 dollars and I will not be back for more . It's better pizza for this ridiculous price .

Italian beef

Apps, Sides, Sandwiches, Pasta

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Chicken, Seafood, Ribs

Burrito Stop Mex and American Grill

4.4(13 reviews)

0.7 mi

I'm sitting here wishing Burrito Stop was open 24 hours! Their burrito bowls are great and I really…read moreappreciate that they offer sliced avocado as a topping along with several delicious salsas. But when they open tomorrow, it will be morning...and that's the perfect time for a chorizo burrito.

Best Mexican food around, hands down! Also, the staff and owner are amazing! THE BEST! PERIOD!read more

Dining Room

Shrimp Taco Dinner

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Front Entrance

Jack Binion's Steak

3.4(127 reviews)

1.1 mi

•$$$

If you're a vegetarian who loves to hit the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, you know the struggle of…read morefinding a high-quality meal. Jack Binion's Steak completely shattered my expectations! While it's a premier steakhouse, their variety of vegetarian options is impressive--far beyond the standard "sides only" experience you find elsewhere. The dishes were flavorful, creative, and clearly well-thought-out for plant-based diners. What truly elevated the night was the exceptional service. A huge shoutout to George at the bar for his expertise and top-tier hospitality, and to Veronica, the host, for making us feel so welcome from the moment we walked in. The customer service here is beyond all expectations. If you're gambling at Horseshoe, do yourself a favor and eat here!

I am not sure why the reviews are not better for this restaurant but we were very pleased with our…read moreexperience. Went with another couple on a Saturday when they opened. Seated by the window with a great view of Lake Michigan. Service was fantastic and food came out hot and without delays. Steak was cooked perfectly and not over seasoned, salmon was moist and not overcooked. Would recommend giving them a try next time you go!

View from the table

Jack Binion's Steakhouse Restaurant at Horseshoe Hammond, IN - Signature Scallops

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Lobster roll

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Martina K.

8 years ago

Absolute must to visit. Pizza is A-mazing. They have a great food menu and daily specials if Pizza is not your thing. I come here one-twice a week, no joke. Cute place with full bar and back area if you come with someone under 21. Parking lot to the north and street parking. read more

Anastasia B.

3 years ago

Family owned and the food is great, especially the pizza!! You won't go wrong patronizing this place. It's a smaller place, that could be updated and has limited seating but it's worth it for the food. Everyone is nice and friendly. I've never had a bad experience here!! read more

Dennis B.

3 years ago

We had the pizza and fried chicken and both were excellent. Cooked perfectly and loaded with great taste. A great place to stop in for a drink and some tasty food when in Whiting, IN. "The Little City by the Lake" read more

Harrison L.

10 years ago

If you are seeking a little family owned gem with tasty homemade entrees and pizza where the beer is cold and the family is always happy to see you, this is the place. 12 seats at the bar and 5 booths. read more

Martina K.

6 years ago

Tried the Beef Pizza. Very, good!! Very! It's like a stuffed pizza but, I think. It's better.

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