Not much to do in this town other than the casino, which is how we ended up here for lunch. We walked in with pretty low expectations and left pleasantly surprised. The service was mostly friendly but a little slow. The menu had tons of options and they had a menu of specials as well. The portions were large and I enjoyed my chicken sandwich and fries. The pierogis were fine but nothing special, as expected. The bar area has tons of TVs, which was great. The casino still allows smoking so that lingers the entire building, which is frustrating. Overall, not a horrible spot if you want a break from the casino and want food while you watch some games. read more

Hard Rock Cafe - Chicken Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Gary, Indiana

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I have dined here twice now and both times were excellent...from the food and service to the prices. I expected it to be like most chains and nothing spectacular, but I believe this was a much better experience than what I remember from other Hard Rock Cafes. Each time I ordered the original Hard Rock Cafe burger - and each time I had it cooked medium - and each time it was perfect. Even the fries were crispy and tasty. The service was also excellent. Each server I have encountered was attentive, and polite. The area is wide open here alongside the casino floor with plenty of televisions to watch whatever is playing...concerts, sporting events, etc. read more

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I went. I played. I donated. Giving back. Helping the Gary economy. It didn't hurt too bad as I played responsibly. read more

Hard Rock Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Gary, Indiana

Don't Do It !!!! Loaded Tots !! Looks like VOMIT ! and taste like BARF with pork pieces!!!YUK YYYUUUUKK ! pure garbage! read more

Hard Rock Cafe - Dug a hole, looking for the entrance to hell ! In the river of Styx - Cafes Near Me - Gary, Indiana

We had a dining credit from the casino and decided it would be good to redeem our vouchers. I got the salmon salad w noodles. It was very tasty and I couldn't finish it. Hubby got the wings. We also got the Bangkok shrimp appetizer. Oh so good. Perfect amount of spice. Also couldn't finish it. We topped our meal off w the brownie sundae. Couldn't finish that either. Took our left overs home for lunch the next day. Still good. We had a lovely server who was attentive and friendly and helpful. If you're ever at the casino, don't forget to check out the Hard Rock Cafe. Love the space and the music they have playing in there. read more

Hard Rock Cafe - Hot fudge brownie sundae - Cafes Near Me - Gary, Indiana

The service from Fanny, our server, was energetic and efficient. The food was delicious. It was well-seasoned and the French fries were piping hot! It's a bustling, somewhat noisy spot because of the location in the casino. The tasty food makes the dining experience worth ignoring the lack of quiet. read more

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Aaron, the server, needs a raise. Always made sure we had everything we need, amazing personality, definitely the kind of person I would buy a beer for. read more

Sad to say but skip this experience as a dinner destination. Apps and drinks only. The burger was tough and the chorizo was burnt. Neither was edible. Sent both back and it was taken off the bill. Nachos were fine and the pierogies were just okay. The Twisted Mac and cheese I ordered as an app but somehow was translated into a meal so a higher price tag. I asked what twisted meant and the waiter wasn't sure but said he enjoyed it with hot sauce so I said let's go for it. Sauce on the side was very good Buffalo. To me the Mac was spicy enough as they must use pepper jack. The garlic toast was good too. The chicken was okay but unexpected. Not sure how the waiter missed this as an item in the meal. By any chance I go back, I would try the Buffalo wings as the sauce was good. Waiter was friendly if not knowledgeable. If you go and there is a crowd, get your name on the list as soon as you arrive so you can move around and get seated when your hungry. read more

Hard Rock Cafe - Twisted Mac, Chicken & Cheese - Cafes Near Me - Gary, Indiana

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The food is always fresh and amazing, i love the burger and bruschetta but the Tropical Margarita is my ultimate favorite. The service is always good to me and the ambiance is what it is full of slot noise and great music. Yes i'm a fan of anything Hard Rock. read more

Hard Rock Cafe - Tropical Margarita - Cafes Near Me - Gary, Indiana

It is Saturday afternoon around 1:00 pm and me and the girls we were enjoying an afternoon and celebrating a birthday. We ordered drinks, burgers and salads. The Legendary burger was juicy, flavorful and cooked as I requested medium well. I had them add some barbecue dipping sauce on the side and it took the burger to a whole new level. The salad was bountiful and fresh. The drinks were off the chain!!! Hard Rock strong - impressive!!! The birthday girl received a free ice cream Sunday it was massively delicious. My server was amazing and we watched the game on their massive TVs. This was a surprisingly good experience. read more

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Food was delicious. Great and fun atmosphere. The service was mostly good and quick. Will definitely eat here again

Came to Hard Rock Cafe inside Hard Rock Casino on Tuesday June 22nd. I liked the decor and overall set up. Masks in the casino are optional which makes this the first place I've been where they are optional. We had the waiter named Howard who was a super fun waiter. A little corny with his jokes but I love me a good dad joke so it was fun. My husband got the hurricane cocktail while I got something I can't remember what it is called but it was blue, coconutty and delicious. My husband really enjoyed his bacon burger and he ate it all along with the fries. I got a cheese pizza and it was also fantastic. If you get the chance to come to Hard Rock Cafe inside of the Hard Rock Casino I would. We shall be back. read more

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I used to like going here for a special occasion or an escape, since I love the vibe of the Hard Rock Cafe. Feels like vacation. I have stopped going after being treated poorly by the wait staff and host twice. Both times walked into mostly empty restaurant, and was sat directly next to the waiter stand where large crowds of servers would gather , complain, gossip. They would block my view of the stage. The last time it felt as if the servers were gathering and making fun of me for dining alone. Food is just okay, and the staff makes it an unbearable experience. read more

The burger was hard as a rock I'm glad the food was comp I wouldn't pay for this I don't recommend the food but the service was good read more

Hard Rock Cafe - Disappointed - Cafes Near Me - Gary, Indiana

Swung by the casino and wanted to use my food comp to get something to-go and was told they weren't doing take-out. This was on a Monday evening at 6:30pm. Don't offer a to-go menu if you can't order from it! The place wasn't even busy at all. read more

Nachos are amazing!! Drinks are pretty good and reasonable. And the brownie is to die for.

Horrible! Was told 30 min wait that ended up being an hour because hostess accidentally removed our name. Ordered Bangkok shrimp which was good and wings but never got the wings. Waitress said we didn't order them, she had asked if we wanted ranch or blue cheese...overall I don't recommend based on service... read more

Great service, amazing staff. We had a 30 minute wait for our table so we sat at the bar. Great drinks! It actually wasn't even 30 minutes, we got texted reallt fast and they sat us asap. The steaks were delicious. Clean place! read more

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As far as ambiance is concerned this place is empty most of the time. Lazy cooks and waitresses. The managers would rather be friends with the staff than manage them. The attached photo will of the charred calzone I was served is a prime example of the quality of service you'll receive. After I pointed out my charcoal colored calzone to the waitress, she rudely said, "well I didn't cook it" (but she served it). I never snatched a tip off the table so fast in my life. Avoid this place at all costs. read more

Hard Rock Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Gary, Indiana

So Muddy Waters Jr was playing at the Hard Rock this evening. I slid in about 10:15 and enjoyed the rest of the show. What I noticed was after I was seated, no one came around to give me a menu, take my order or anything. So now it's 11pm, the show is over. I'm starving, but I don't want to stay and eat, I got shit to do. I walk to one of the waitresses and ask if I can get something to go. She tells me "Sure, just go to the desk over there." I head to the desk and they inform me that they are no longer doing take out. So I basically got seated, and watched everyone who came in behind me eat and drink and have a ball. On the way in, I saw a sign that said "LOVE ALL SERVE ALL". Hard Rock Cafe, I call BULLSHIT!!! Woulda have given ZERO stars but the music from the band was incredible. read more

Hard Rock Cafe - BULLSHIT - Cafes Near Me - Gary, Indiana

2 stars is being generous, it's only because we had a good server & the nachos were ok. The burger which I ordered medium was a hockey puck. The shrimp on the burger wasn't very good either. It was like sitting in an open cafeteria. Didn't feel like a restaurant. I won't need to go back here. read more

Food is decent nothing too special! Service depends on the waiters but the restaurant is pretty energetic and fun!

to John Erb---after seeing the article in the Times newspaper I just have to make a comment---My friend and I were at the casino and ate at the Cafe---we looked at the regional menu and being a lake perch lover I ordered the Lake Perch---My friend being Polish decided on the Perogies--they came and we both said how awful both dishes are---My friend said she never tasted such awful perogies--she said you need a Polish woman to teach you the proper way to cook them----My lake Perch was awful too--it was so spicy didnt taste at all like the lake perch we are use to eating in the region--we both said unless you change these 2 items or maybe you need to have a region person show you how we cook things--we have had other things on the menu--and they were good----we were so disappointed---I hope you see this---I AM SURE YOU ARE A FINE EXPERIENCED COOK--THIS NEEDS SOME ATTENTION--THANKYOU read more

We got seated and didn't get any acknowledgement for about ten minutes. The greater said Ashley will be our server but nobody came to our table. We had to leave. Horrible service. Wouldn't be come here again. read more

We are on a road trip and they refused to let us eat because we have children with. Its a casino also so they wouldn't let anyone under 21 in the door. read more

Wish i could give this rating zero stars bbq sandwich tasted like old ribs very disgusting, Italian beef, was a steak sandwich they threw our food on table and walked away w/o asking if we needed anything i will never return here. read more

Went here for a girls night from the time I walled up to put my name on the waiting list i new it was gonna b all bad soo story time I walked up and said excuse me i had to say that 3 times b4 the 3 women stop talking to each other to even acknowledge the fact I was standing there then one girl said the wait is 45mins so i asked can u take my name and number down so I can know when to come back so after all the attitude she gave me because she had to do her job I ended up waiting 1 hour and they were not packed Went back to the line after getting the text to b seated the women said u need to step in the other line to be put on the list i told her i have a text and party of three picked up one menu and started to walk away i said again it is three of us she said ok my bad after being seated and waiting 20 mins for a waiter i asked for a manager i told him everything and he said he will fix it guess what NOTHING CHANGED The food was good but the service was shit read more