The gumbo was alright. It had a nice consistency, but the flavor was lacking. Needed more kick. It…read morewas a bit underwhelming. Just an average meal.

Stopped in for a bite to eat while we were traveling. Wow does this place have great food. I had…read morethe fried catfish, which is the best I've ever had. Mac and cheese was out of this world. Hubby ordered gumbo and that did not disappoint. We were able to speak with the owner as he is also the chef! We will definitely be back for an authentic seafood boil on our next trip through Gary!

The food is flavorful and you get nice portions. You can call in and order ahead of time.read more

I've been 3 times now and have enjoyed every meal. My mom lives in Indiana and now it's a must…read morestop. Last time I tried turkey chops for the first time and they were delicious, moist and flavorful. The yams are always on point and so is the Mac and cheese. A little too much juice in the serving of greens but other than that no complaints.

I accidentally posted this under my old profile but Tiny's Coffee Bar is so good it deserves to be…read morereviewed twice! My bridal shower at Tiny's. It was suggest by a friend but I had never been. The experience was wonderful! The entire staff was attentive to our party and there were other large parties there. I had the salmon salad and 2 espresso martinis, both were delicious. The food was so good we all sampled each others' - apple French toast, chicken biscuit with cheese grits, fries and the grilled PB&J. I should have ordered one of those to go. The coffee bar is quite large on the inside with two sides and a nice size bar. Matt, the owner, communicated with my friends to make sure everything para perfect for the shower. We got to meet his mom who was lovely as well. Tiny's is clearly a gathering spot for the community. It's worth the trip to Gary.

Stopped on our way through town, their website says they're open late but we were told kitchen…read morecloses at 9, we got there just in time! Very cute place, and the waitress was very attentive and gave us recommendations, came back often to check on us and refill our drinks. Lots of drink options, including cocktails, wine, beer, cider. I got a grapefruit radler which I don't see too often. Several yummy looking things in the menu, and vegetarian and gluten free options. I went with the recommendation of vegetarian fried rice, topped with a fried egg. My friend got the chips and guac and pork belly side. We both liked the food quite a bit! A great find! Lots of people were there, and there was live music which was a bit loud, but definitely recommend this spot.

I ordered the catfish platter and the peanut butter cookies. The fish was fabulous. Not too…read moregreasy. They were crispy and well seasoned. This little whole in the wall is a must stop if anyone is in the area. It is located near the Miller train station . Go in and make sure you get some delicious fish!!!

The service was okay. The man did his job. I mean its Gary, Indiana ... so the ambiance of the…read moreplace was equivalent to a sharks chicken or something. I thought it was weird that they have a wooden board covering the side of the sweets fridge? Maybe so we can't see what's is going on in the kitchen..? The food was mid asf. I ordered the flamin hot wings with loaded fries . The wings had a natural buffalo flavor that overruled the flamin hot. They threw hella cheese on it and the chicken was dark asf . The fries were ok, but wasn't enough toppings besides flamin hot cheese clumps. They gave me some stale ahh cheetos on the side . Overall 4/10

Food was amazing BUT there is one issue, they give you too much food it took me three days to…read morefinish it. Will definitely go back.

This tiny, carry out soul food restaurant has gone wildly viral after famed food critic, Keith Lee,…read morevisited. They are only open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1 - 6:45pm (or until they sell out). There is usually a line waiting when they open. Go hoping for a quick turnaround (maybe 20-30 minutes), but be prepared to wait for at least an hour). Today was my second time visiting. I got there around 4pm and only waited a few minutes to place my order. Please note that they do NOT accept credit cards. It's cash, cashapp or two other electronic transfer methods (sorry I can't remember exactly which ones). The owners are SUPER nice!!! I love them! They have a decent sized menu. The soul bowls are a tremendous value!!! For $14.50, you get your choice of protein--no pork--and three sides (greens, mac and cheese and sweet potato yams). For another $4, you can add on cornbread dressing. Today, I waited just under two hours for my order. You can sit in your car or leave if you need to and they text you when your order is ready. When I went in to get my order they had the sold-out sign up, so I encourage you to try to get there at least a couple hours before closing. Now to the food, it is amazing! The mac and cheese is probably the best restaurant mac and cheese I've ever had. It is cheesy with a nice crust. The sweet potatoes are sweet and delicious. The greens today were a little on the sweet side but it might have been sweet potato juice on it. I don't like sweet greens, but last time I had them they were perfect. My favorite dish is the cornbread dressing. Their food honestly tastes like it was made in my family's kitchen. Today I got the fried wings. Crunchy, juicy not greasy or overly salty. Got their Hennessy sauce on the side and yesssss!!!! The food is excellent! The there are as many cars from Illinois in the parking lot as from Indiana. I met a woman in the parking lot who said she drove 40 minutes to get there, waited two hours for her food and then had to drive home. Yes, the food is delicious! If you have a long drive consider finding a place to park and eat your food while it's hot. I strongly recommend!

The food is amazing here, love love love the firecracker shrimp!…read moreI oder here all the time through doordash and the food is still hot.

My family and I came here for Mother's Day. What a lovely experience, my mother and grandmother had…read morea wonderful time! From the time we walked in the door, Carla was amazing so friendly and attentive. The music and food were great! I would highly recommend

At a private event for a repass of my father's death, my family and friends attended Carla's Supper…read moreClub. The delicious soul food, atmosphere, (music) and hospitality were excellent. Some of the scrumptious food we enjoyed were the fried chicken, greens, tasty cornbread, creamy sweet potatoes, and more. Carla's Supper Club is definitely the place many in my party expressed coming back to. I know I will. We received a warm inviting welcome from Carla and enjoyed ourselves despite the circumstances. This is the place I will recommend for several different occasions. D. Scott ,

Friendly Service. Cute Cafe/ Diner. This time We Started out with the ham and bean soup ("to die…read morefor") and had the meatloaf mashed potatoes and green beans. It's the closest I've come to making my own and a lot quicker LOl We finished it off with a slice of pumpkin pie and strawberry shortcake for dessert. Check out the menu. I still haven't tried everything but we're working on it. Just reading it makes my mouth water.

stopped for lunch. the place is a mess. crap sitting everywhere. after ordering we sat for over 30…read moreminutes. everything we ordered they were out of. even Iced tea. we gave up and left. do not waste your time.

This place is located on the West side of Broadway, NW of the I-65 and US-30 junction…read more There is a sitting area inside to wait for your food but it is takeout. No dine in. The workers there are very understanding and patient with tourists. We had a lot of questions and wanted some substitutions and they were very accommodating. They had a burnt ends special (see photo) for $7.99 which was ridiculously good. The chicken and brisket were very good and tender as well. The sauce is very tasty. Okra, potato salad, and cole slaw were all excellent sides. Great meal overall.

The best rib tips this side of heaven! All center cut no bones! Friendly staff great customer…read moreservice!

Ember and Oak Smokehouse is a hidden consistent gem of the barbecue world in Gary. The rib tips…read moreand grilled/smoke wings are it and are an unapologetically an intense flavor-packed experience that delivered on every level. Ribs are not just "cooked"-they were smoked to perfection, breaking down the tough connective tissue into succulent, melt-in-your-mouth bites. Each piece was exceptionally tender, yet held that signature bouncy, chewy resistance. There was zero dryness here--just pure, smoky collagen-rich tenderness that made the cartilage easy to navigate around. The flavor hit hard from the first bite. The seasoning blend was bold, with a perfect balance of herbs, creating a "low-and-slow" depth that permeated all the way through the meat. The magic, however, was the sauce--a tangy masterpiece with just enough sweet molasses to create a sticky, caramelized bark. The tanginess cut perfectly through the fatty richness of the pork, leaving a lingering, savory heat that keeps you reaching for another piece. I keep creeping up on Ember and Oak and each time, meat and fries consistently seasoned, prepared cooked with an abundance of love.

When I am out in Gary I try my hardest to support a local business in miller. My dad and I were…read moredriving around stumbled on Ember and Oak Smokehouse. When we walked in there were a few people waiting so I said this has to be good. They do have a wide range of items. It is a take out place there isn't seating. I wanted the Turkey KTMB which is the signature item but they were out of turkey tips. I ordered the Build Your Own Combo with Fried chicken and chicken tips which came with fries with Wildwood. I also got spaghetti and Mac and cheese. My dad got the salmon burger with sweetwood on the fries. The Wings were very salty to a point that I couldn't finish the wing. The Fries and Chicken tips were very good and I really enjoyed the sauce. The spaghetti was good to me but I can see how some wouldn't enjoy it because it had a sweet sauce. The Mac and Cheese was not good to me. My dad enjoyed his Salmon Burger. He felt that his Fries were a little drowned in sauce. Price point I think it was a little over price as our meal cost about $85. I do still want to try the turkey tips Soon