Merrillville, Indiana Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to Merrillville, Indiana, a vibrant community home to 37,813 residents, nestled just south of the bustling Chicago metropolitan area. Known for its prominent shopping centers and recreational parks, Merrillville also has a rich culinary history. Unfortunately, like many towns, it has seen a number of closed down restaurants. From those unexpectedly shutting down to permanently closed favorites and temporarily closed spots awaiting revival, discover the stories behind Merrillville’s dining landscape.

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Roxana’s Restaurant – Merrillville – 234 81St Ave
234 81St Ave
Merrillville, IN 46410
Status: Closed Permanently
Subway – Merrillville – 9299 Broadway
9299 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410
Status: Closed Permanently
The Funnel Cake Man – Merrillville – 1905 Southlake Mall
1905 Southlake Mall
Merrillville, IN 46410
Status: Closed Permanently
Maki of Japan – Merrillville – 2292 Southlake Mall
2292 Southlake Mall
Merrillville, IN 46410
Status: Closed Permanently
eros patio – Merrillville – 2225 W Lincoln Hwy
2225 W Lincoln Hwy
Merrillville, IN 46410
Status: Closed Permanently
Dusties Buffet – Merrillville – 2893 E Us Highway 30
2893 E Us Highway 30
Merrillville, IN 46410
Status: Closed Permanently
Rodeway Inn – Merrillville – 6201 Opportunity Ln
6201 Opportunity Ln
Merrillville, IN 46410
Status: Closed Permanently
Bakers Square Restaurant & Bakery – Merrillville – 8140 Mississippi St
8140 Mississippi St
Merrillville, IN 46410
Status: Closed Permanently
Johnnie’s Round the Clock Restaurant Merrillville – Merrillville – 1800 81St Ave
1800 81St Ave
Merrillville, IN 46410
Status: Closed Permanently
Big Apple Plate – Merrillville – 6016 Broadway
6016 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410
Status: Closed Permanently
Old Chicago – Merrillville
740 E 81st Street Merrillville
Merrillville, IN
Status: Closed Permanently

Old Chicago, located at 740 E 81st Street, Merrillville, IN 46410, opened in 1998 and closed in 2023.