BMIE Market 46410
Lake County, Indiana · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 39,243 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±598 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
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| Households | 16,859 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±798 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B11001_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Population, 2010 Census count | 38,340 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 16,559 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $64,127 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±6,929 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 42.1 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±2 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01002_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median gross rent | $1,270 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±65 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25064_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median home value | $208,100 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±7,487 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 30.0 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 126 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 46410 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 30.5 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +5.9% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +9.6% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +8.6% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +9.6% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 130 (range 124–136) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +1.0 per year, r² 0.56) · 80% range · confidence Medium · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 60 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 71 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 49 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 55 / 100 MODELED · market_momentum_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
Map
Boundary: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic file, 1:500k, 2020 vintage. Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors.Trends
Historical lines are published counts. Dashed lines are derived: a least-squares trend through the last decade, extended as a FORECAST with its 80% range. Momentum, not a guarantee.
Restaurants by year, with trend and projection
ZIP Code Business Patterns, USPS ZIP 46410. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +1.0 restaurants per year, r² 0.56, confidence Medium.Growth index (first year on file = 100)
Each category relative to its own first published count. Full/limited split is unavailable under SIC (before 1998).Mix of the food-service market
Share of all food-service establishments. "Other" = snack bars, caterers, contractors, mobile.Population and restaurants per 10,000 residents
Population points: 2010 Census count and ACS 5-year estimates on file (more vintages load over time). Density uses the population point within two years of each restaurant count. Population projection appears once three or more ACS years are loaded.Restaurant growth vs. Indiana and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 606, U.S. n = 24,852). DERIVED from ZIP Code Business Patterns.Why these scores?
Each score is a weighted average of national percentile ranks (0 = lowest of all ZCTAs with that figure, 100 = highest). Weights are set in the model registry, not in code, and every score carries its model version.
BMIE Market Score: 60 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 71.5 | 71 | 40% | +28.6 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 49.5 | 49 | 35% | +17.3 |
| Market Momentum Score | 55.1 | 55 | 25% | +13.8 |
Consumer Market Score: 71 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 39,243 | 94 | 40% | +37.5 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 64,127 | 37 | 40% | +14.9 |
| Households (ACS) | 16,859 | 95 | 20% | +19.1 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 49 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 9.6 | 54 | 35% | +18.8 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 32.1 | 18 | 25% | +4.5 |
| Population (ACS) | 39,243 | 94 | 20% | +18.7 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 64,127 | 37 | 20% | +7.5 |
Market Momentum Score: 55 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 5.9 | 62 | 50% | +31.2 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 9.6 | 54 | 30% | +16.1 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 8.6 | 39 | 20% | +7.8 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (268)
By cuisine
American 57 · Coffee 27 · Mexican 27 · Dessert 20 · Bakery 16 · Chicken / wings 16 · Sandwiches 15 · Asian 14 · Juice / smoothies 14 · Pizza 14 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 12 · Seafood 12 · Burgers 11 · Breakfast 9 · Latin American (other) 9 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 8 · Chinese 7 · Steakhouse 7 · Japanese 6 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 6 · BBQ 5 · Italian 5 · Healthy / salads / bowls 4 · Sushi 4 · Caribbean 3 · Tea / bubble tea 3 · African 2 · Greek 2 · Mediterranean 2 · Middle Eastern 2 · Spanish / tapas 2 · Thai 2 · Vietnamese 2 · European 1 · Filipino 1 · Hawaiian / Pacific 1 · Hot dogs 1 · Indian 1 · Noodles / ramen / pho 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 179 · Quick service 57 · Bar 27 · Casual dining 26 · Dessert 26 · Bakery 20 · Café 18 · Juice, smoothie, tea 16 · Coffee shop 15 · Buffet 4 · Specialty food shop 4 · Delivery-focused 3 · Catering 2 · Other 2 · Winery / distillery / taproom 2 · Brewery / taproom 1 · Food truck 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Chop Suey | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 81st Ave | open |
| Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 8255 Georgia St | open |
| Afri-Foods and Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | African · American | 7992 Broadway | open |
| Afrifoods Imports | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 7992 Broadway | open |
| Aladdin Pita | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern | 3750 W 80th Ln | open |
| Albanese Candy Factory Store | Dessert | Dessert | 5441 E Lincoln Hwy | open |
| Albanese Confectionery Outlet Store | Dessert | Dessert | 1910 81st Ave | open |
| Amazing Juices, Salads & Meals | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 7863 Broadway Ste 110a | open |
| Angie’s Breakfast & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6740 Broadway | open | |
| Applebee's Applebee's Grill & Bar | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 8425 Broadway | open |
| Arby's | Quick service | Sandwiches | 8180 Mississippi St | open |
| Arby's - CLOSED | Quick service | 8180 Mississippi St | open | |
| Assaly's House of Garlic | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 431 81st Ave | open |
| Bakers Square | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8140 Mississippi St | open | |
| Bar Louie - Merrillville | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8239 Georgia St | open | |
| Barbara's Specialty Bakery and Restaurant | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Catering | Bakery | 5284 Broadway | open |
| Baskin-Robbins | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert · Bakery | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Coffee · Dessert | 2018 Southlake Mall | open |
| BC Osaka | Buffet | Japanese · Sushi · Chinese | 2999 E Lincoln Hwy | open |
| Beach Cafe | Café | Coffee | 8300 Mississippi St Ste 2g | open |
| Ben's Soft Pretzels Ben's Soft Pretzels | Bakery · Quick service | Bakery · American | 611 W Lincoln Hwy | open |
| BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Pizza | 2757 E 80th Ave | open |
| Blimpie | Quick service | 604 W 81st Ave | open | |
| Bob Evans Bob Evans | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1446 East 82nd Ave | open |
| BossBodyFitness&Nutrition | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 111 W 86th Ave | open |
| Boston Market | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 1939 E 80th Ave | open |
| Broadway Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 7454 Broadway | open |
| Broadway Maxwells | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | 53 W 68th Pl | open | |
| Brothers Breakfast & Lunch | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 1800 W 81st Ave | open |
| Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Wild Wings | Bar · Casual dining | American | 2515 Southlake Mall Drive | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 105 W 61st Ave | open |
| Burger King | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 2936 E 79th Ave | open |
| C & J Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 6174 Broadway | open |
| Cafe Divine | Coffee shop | Coffee | 9000 Taft St | open |
| Cafe Fondue | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 281 W 80th Pl | open | |
| Cafe Stelios | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · Breakfast | 7454 Broadway | open |
| Cajun Crab House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 2124 Southlake Mall | open |
| Cali Ve Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Latin American (other) · American | 6190 Broadway | open |
| Catch Table & Tap | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | American | 500 E 81st Ave | open |
| Charleys Cheesesteaks Charleys Cheesesteaks | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches · American | 2278 Southlake Mall Sp. FC3 | open |
| Charleys Philly Steaks Charleys Philly Steaks | Quick service | Sandwiches | 2278 Southlake Mall, Sp. FC3 | open |
| Chef Tammy's Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · European | 7876 Broadway | open |
| Chicago Sharks | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 6016 Broadway | open |
| Chicago Style Polish | Quick service | American · Hot dogs | 98 W 53rd Ave | open |
| Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 2385 Southlake Mall | open |
| Chili's Grill & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2425 Southlake Mall | open | |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1948 Southlake Mall | open |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 2831 E 80th Ave | open |
| Cinnabon Cinnabon | Bakery · Dessert · Café | Bakery · Dessert · Coffee | 2190 Southlake Mall | open |
| Clean Eatz Clean Eatz | Café | American · Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee | open | |
| Collins Barbeque Smokehouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 6601 Broadway | open |
| Comfy Couch Cafe, Llc | Café | Coffee | 7863 Broadway Ste 126 | open |
| Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant- Merrillville Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant | Winery / distillery / taproom · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Seafood | 2120 Southlake Mall | open |
| Coopers Hawk Merriville _ | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Winery / distillery / taproom | American | open | |
| Cracker Barrel Cracker Barrel Old Country Store | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 6200 Opportunity Ln | open |
| Crumbl - Merrillville | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bakery | Dessert · Bakery | 1600 E 79th Ave Ste 102 Ste 102 | open |
| Culver's Culver's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1579 East 79th Avenue | open |
| Cute as a Cupcake | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 2008 W 81st Ave | open |
| Dairy Queen | Quick service | 730 E 81st Ave | open | |
| Dairy Queen Dairy Queen | Dessert · Quick service | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 6849 Broadway | open |
| Dairy Queen Dairy Queen | Dessert · Quick service | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 7305 Taft St 7305 Taft St | open |
| Delta Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 7600 Broadway | open |
| Denny's | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Breakfast · Coffee · American | 720 E 81st Pl | open |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Delivery-focused · Quick service | Pizza | 7758 Broadway | open |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Quick service · Delivery-focused | Pizza | 5374 Broadway | open |
| DosBros Fresh Mexican Grill DosBros Fresh Mexican Grill | Quick service | Mexican | 1948 Southlake Mall | open |
| Dough Management, Inc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5374 Broadway | open | |
| Dray's Place | Bar | 53 W 68th Pl | open | |
| Dulceria Bombon LLC | Dessert · Juice, smoothie, tea · Bakery | Juice / smoothies · Bakery | 8101 Polo Club Dr | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Dessert · Bakery · Quick service · Coffee shop | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert · Coffee | 2050 W 81st Ave | open |
| Dunkin' Baskin-Robbins | Dessert · Coffee shop | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Coffee · Dessert | 5775 Broadway | open |
| Dunkin' Donuts Dunkin' | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee | 71 W Lincoln Hwy | open |
| Dunkin' Donuts Dunkin' | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 4941 E 81st Ave | open |
| El Changarrito 🌟 a true taste of mexico 🇲🇽 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 7600 Broadway | open |
| El Chaparral Mexican Restaurant | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Spanish / tapas | 7849 W Taft St | open |
| El Chaparral Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 7849 Taft St | open |
| El Chetos Tacos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Merrillville indiana | open | |
| El jimador # 4 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Broadway | open | |
| El Jimador Bar and Grill #4 | Casual dining · Bar | Mexican | 2225 W Lincoln Hwy | open |
| EL Poblano Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 8255 Georgia St | open |
| El Salto Restaurant Merrillville | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 5031 E Lincoln Hwy | open |
| Elvis' Secret Hideaway | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | 7538 Madison St | open | |
| Eros Patio | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 2225 W Lincoln Hwy | open |
| Fannie May Fannie May Chocolates | Dessert | Dessert | 12 E 81st Ave | open |
| Firehouse Subs Firehouse Subs | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 2627 E. 80th Ave. | open |
| First Wok | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 5370 Broadway | open |
| Five Eight liquors | Bar | 5847 Broadway | open | |
| Food, Folks & Fun, Inc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 7895 Broadway Ste P | open | |
| Friends Cafe and Lounge | Bar · Café | Coffee | 5190 E Lincoln Hwy | open |
| Fruit & Veggie Juice Bar | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Juice / smoothies | 2450 W Lincoln Hwy | open |
| Fruit Stand | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Taft St | open | |
| Gamba Ristorante | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 455 E 84th Dr | open |
| Gino's Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse | 600 E Lincoln Hwy | open |
| Gloria Jeans Southlake Gloria Jean's Coffees Cambodia | Coffee shop · Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Juice, smoothie, tea | Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 2181 Southlake Mall | open |
| Gnosis Brewing | Brewery / taproom | 8250 Utah St | open | |
| Godfather's Pizza Godfather's Pizza Dayton, OH | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 6851 Broadway | open |
| Golden Corral Golden Corral Buffet & Grill | Buffet · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 8215 Broadway | open |
| Golden Desserts Wholesale INC | Bakery | Bakery | 8236 Wright St | open |
| Grand Park Cafe & Pizza | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · American | 1599 E 85th Ave | open |
| Grandeur Sweets | Bakery | Bakery | 7606 Broadway | open |
| Great Steak | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2278 Southlake Mall | open | |
| Gronemann Pizza, Inc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5374 Broadway | open | |
| Harold's Chicken Shack | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 6690 Broadway | open |
| HIBACHI GRILL | Casual dining · Bar | Asian · Sushi · Japanese | open | |
| Hibachi Grill & Buffet | Buffet · Casual dining · Bar | Japanese | open | |
| Hickory Hall BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Seafood | 2486 W Lincoln Hwy | open |
| Honey Baked Ham The Honey Baked Ham Company | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 1665 E 80th Ave | open |
| Hooters Hooters | Bar · Casual dining | American | 771 E 81st Pl | open |
| House of Tenders | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 5468 Broadway | open |
| Hydads Pub | Bar · Casual dining | 31 W 80th Pl | open | |
| ICONIC Gourmet Popcorn | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert · Casual dining · Bakery | Mexican · Bakery · American | 64 W 80th Pl | open |
| Icy Bar Bubble Tea | Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert | Tea / bubble tea · Juice / smoothies · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 1969 Southlake Mall | open |
| IHOP IHOP | Casual dining | Breakfast · American | 1474 E 79th Ave | open |
| Iron House Coffee Supply | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 6144 Broadway | open |
| It's Just Wings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 2425 Southlake Mall | open |
| Jerk N Go Jerk-N-Go Island Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 234 E 81st Ave | open |
| Jersey Mike's Subs | Quick service | 2871 E 81st Ave Ste C | open | |
| Jimmy John's Jimmy John's | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 8180 Mississippi St | open |
| Joe's Crab Shack | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 2757 E 80th Ave | open |
| John's Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 4941 E 81st Ave | open |
| Karma Cigar Bar | Bar | 850 W 81st Ave | open | |
| Key Soul Cafe' | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Pizza | 5468 Broadway | open |
| KFC | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2060 W 81st Ave | open | |
| KFC KFC | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 3220 E 81st Ave | open |
| KFC KFC | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 5700 Broadway | open |
| King Gyro Merrillville | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · American | 5500 Broadway | open |
| king_fish_chicken_ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · American | Taft Street | open |
| Krispy Krunchy Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 6101 Broadway | open |
| Krispy Krunchy Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 6085 Cleveland Circle | open |
| La Carreta Mexican Restaurant & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 269 W 81st Ave | open |
| La Casa De Paco | Bakery | Bakery · Mexican · Latin American (other) | 7863 W Taft St | open |
| La Loteria Mexican Restaurant bar & grill | Casual dining · Bar | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 540 E 81st Ave | open |
| Langford's Grille | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 6701 Taft St | open |
| Las Jacarandas Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 2486 W Lincoln Hwy | open |
| Little Caesars Pizza Little Caesars | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Pizza | 6841 Broadway | open |
| Long John Silver's Long John Silver's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 221 W 61st Ave | open |
| LongHorn Steakhouse LongHorn Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | Steakhouse · American | 2345 E 80th Ave | open |
| Los Amigos Authentic Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 860 W 61st Ave | open |
| Lowcountry Merrillville Lowcountry South Loop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 8239 Georgia St | open |
| Luna Tea | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 7219 Taft St | open |
| MaggieMoo's Ice Cream and Treatery | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 1969 Southlake Mall | open |
| Maxim's Restaurant and Lounge | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 7205 Broadway | open | |
| McAlister's Deli McAlister's Deli | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 8217 Broadway | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 6093 Broadway | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 6100 Mississippi St | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1939 E 80th Ave | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 2900 West 81st Avenue | open |
| Mendoza Mexican Mix | Dessert | Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Mexican · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 8585 Broadway | open |
| Merrillville Sports Bar Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8239 Georgia St | open | |
| Merrillville Travel Center | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 7891 Broadway Ste B | open | |
| Merrillville, Indiana Portillo's | Quick service | 555 East 81st Ave. | open | |
| Mexarican | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2280 Southlake Mall | open | |
| Mgc Restaurant Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 7454 Broadway | open | |
| Mirage Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 510 West Lincoln Highway | open |
| Mission BBQ MISSION BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · American | 2217 E 80th Ave | open |
| Mississippi Boy Southern Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 3 W 53rd Ave | open |
| Mr Greek Gyros | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek | 431 W 81st Ave | open |
| Mrs. Fields | Other · Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 2108 Southlake Mall | open |
| Ms. Peaches Juice & Smoothie Bar | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Juice / smoothies · Sandwiches | 2290 81st Ave | open |
| Nana Citas Tacos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 5472 Broadway | open |
| New York Plate | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6016 Broadway | open | |
| North Star - Dairy Rich Ice Cream | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 6510 Broadway | open |
| Nothing Bundt Cakes Nothing Bundt Cakes | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 2871 E 81st Ave | open |
| NutriHub Nutrition | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls | 536 E 81st Ave | open |
| Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 740 E 81ST Ave | open |
| Old Mill Pizzeria and Lounge | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 35 W 73rd Ave | open |
| Old School Mule | Bar | 7505 W Taft St | open | |
| Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Olive Garden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 1900 Southlake Mall | open |
| Oriental Buffet | Buffet · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 938 W 81st Ave | open |
| Original Ju-Town Polish | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5284 Broadway | open | |
| Outback Merrillville | Restaurant (service type not stated) | State of Indiana, 5122 E Lincoln Hwy | open | |
| Outback Steakhouse Outback Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · American | 1590 E Lincoln Hwy | open |
| Palermo's of 63rd - Merrillville, IN | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 2893 E 81st Ave | open |
| Panda Express | Quick service | Chinese · Asian | 31 W Lincoln Hwy | open |
| Panda Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 2282 Southlake Mall | open |
| Panera Bread Panera Bread | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Sandwiches · Coffee | 303 E 81st Ave | open |
| Papa Johns Pizza Papa John's Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 6126 Broadway | open |
| Paradise Cove Entertainment Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 701 E 83rd Ave | open | |
| Pepe's Pepe’s Piri Piri | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 100 W 61st Ave | open |
| Pepe's Off Broadway Pepe’s Piri Piri | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 260 E 84th Dr | open |
| Petros House-Pancake & Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · American | 6190 Broadway | open |
| Philly Steak and Lemonade | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches · American | 2024 W 81st Ave | open |
| Phy Brother Inc./house Of Kobe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8101 Broadway | open | |
| Pizza Hut Pizza Hut | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Pizza | 1501 81st Ave Lake | open |
| PJs Grill | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 5891 Broadway | open |
| Poke-Man | Juice, smoothie, tea | Hawaiian / Pacific · Tea / bubble tea · Japanese · Healthy / salads / bowls | 327 E 81st Ave | open |
| Popeyes Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1555 E 82nd Ave | open |
| Portillo's Portillo's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 555 E 81st Ave | open |
| Potbelly Potbelly Sandwich Shop | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 2118 Southlake Mall | open |
| Qdoba Mexican Eats | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 333 E 81st Ave Unit 125 | open |
| Red Lobster Red Lobster | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · American | 1450 E 82nd Ave | open |
| Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews Red Robin Racing | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Burgers · American | 2465 Southlake Mall | open |
| Redlub Entertainment Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1515 E 82nd Ave | open | |
| Rm Restaurant Group Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5031 E Lincoln Hwy | open | |
| Roxana's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 234 W 81st Ave | open |
| Saigon Noodle House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 1515 W 81st Ave | open |
| Sbarro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2288 Southlake Mall | open |
| Schoop's Hamburgers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | Southlake Mall | open |
| Schoop's Hamburgers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 7219 Taft St | open |
| Seafood shack and steak | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · Seafood · American | 6016 Broadway | open |
| Sexy Sips | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | American | 5360 Broadway Ste 1 | open |
| Shark Fish & Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Chicken / wings | 5815 Broadway | open |
| Shark's Fish and Chicken | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Seafood | 510 W 81st Ave | open |
| Sheffield's Sportsbar and Restaurant | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | 1515 E 82nd Ave | open | |
| Siam Marina Of Indiana, Ltd | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 7876 Broadway | open | |
| Simon Sez Gyros | Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 2250 W Lincoln Hwy | open |
| Simply Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · American | 5516 Broadway | open |
| Smart Foodie Cafe by The Smart Smoothie | Juice, smoothie, tea · Catering · Café | Juice / smoothies · Coffee | Enter through Ransoms Barbershop Lobby, 2290 81st Ave | open |
| Smokin Glaze BarBeQue | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 7602 Broadway | open |
| Smoothie King Smoothie King | Juice, smoothie, tea · Delivery-focused | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls | 8170 Mississippi St. | open |
| Snj Management Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8868 Louisiana St | open | |
| Sophia's Famous Pancakes Sophia's House of Pancakes | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · American | 8140 Mississippi St | open |
| Soul'd Out | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 851 W 57th Ave | open |
| Spice Thai Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 1491 E 82nd Ave | open |
| Spill The Beans | Coffee shop | Coffee | 7992 Broadway | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 800 E 81st Ave | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 2381 E 80th Ave Hobart Xing | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 2661 E Us Hwy 30 | open |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee · Breakfast | 725 81st Ave | open |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 1613 Southlake Mall | open |
| Steak 'n Shake Steak 'n Shake | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 720 W 81st Ave | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 6172 Broadway | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 9299 Broadway | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 1503 81st Ave W | open |
| Sue & Kim's Pies LLC | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bakery | Bakery | Dexter Drive | open |
| Super Chinese | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 7235 W Taft St | open |
| Sweet Treats at Sky’s | Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert | Juice / smoothies · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 6823 Van Buren Pl | open |
| T's Cupcakes n Treats | Bakery · Quick service · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | open | |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 2109 Southlake Mall FC9 | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 2821 E 81st Ave | open |
| Taco Depot | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 851 W 57th Ave | open |
| Taco Depot: Authentic Mexican Food in Merrillville, IN | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Steakhouse | 851 W 57TH Ave | open |
| Taco Pros - Merrillville Taco Pros | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 8160 Mississippi St | open |
| Taco Tia | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Mexican | 2022 81st Ave | open |
| Tapas Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Spanish / tapas | 2486 W Lincoln Hwy | open |
| Taste of India | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 761 E 81st Ave | open |
| Tenderfix By Noah Schnapp | Quick service | 1474 E 79th Ave | open | |
| Texas Corral Texas Corral | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · American | 312 W 81st Ave | open |
| TGI Friday's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 2487 E 80th Ave | open |
| Tha Loop Lounge | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5164 E 81st Ave Ste 241 | open | |
| Thai Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 2782 E 79th Ave | open |
| The All New Jo’s Bar & Grill | Casual dining · Bar | 90 W 53rd Ave | open | |
| The Dawg House Pub | Bar | 3790 W 80th Ln | open | |
| The Hot Spot | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Casual dining | American | 5695 Cleveland St | open |
| The Original Pancake House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 260 W 84th Dr | open |
| The Peach Cobbler Factory - Merrillville Peach Cobbler Factory Detroit | Dessert · Bakery | Dessert · Bakery | 610 81st Ave | open |
| The Region Cat Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 281 W 80th Pl | open |
| Trattoria Mio Modo Italiano | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 40 W 80th Pl | open |
| Trinity Logistics Co Lcc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6440 Ellsworth Pl | open | |
| Tropical Islands Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · Filipino | 44 W 80th Pl | open |
| Tropical Jerk Hut and Wraps | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 1401 E 82nd Ave | open |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Juice, smoothie, tea · Quick service · Café | Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 1600 E. 79th Ave. | open |
| Tsitsiki Ice Cream & Snacks Hobart IN | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 4941 E 81st Ave | open |
| Verona Pizza VI | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · Pizza | 27 W 80th Pl | open |
| Veterans' Cafe and Grill | Casual dining · Café · Bar | Coffee · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 7805 Taft St | open |
| Viet Cajun | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Cajun, Creole, Southern · Asian | 7219 W Taft St | open |
| Wah Yuen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 6601 Broadway | open |
| Walmart Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 2936 E 79th Ave | open |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 8105 Merrillville Road | open |
| Wendy's | Quick service | 3310 E 81st Ave | open | |
| Wetzel's Pretzels | Quick service · Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Dessert | 2109 Southlake Mall Ste 328 | open |
| Wetzel's Pretzels Wetzel's Pretzels | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2936 E 79th Ave | open | |
| White Castle White Castle | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1 E 81st Ave | open |
| Wings Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · American | 20 W 80th Ave | open |
| Wingstop Wingstop | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 407 W. 81st Ave | open |
| Wu's House Wu's House Japanese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Steakhouse | 8117 Georgia St | open |
| YiHi Japan | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Sushi · Japanese | 2292 Southlake Mall | open |
| Yum Noodles | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Noodles / ramen / pho | 6601 Broadway | open |
| El Pueblito | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 6635 Broadway | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 120 | 115 | — | — | — | 5 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 116 | 110 | — | — | — | 6 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 109 | 101 | — | — | — | 8 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 121 | 117 | — | — | — | 4 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 122 | 115 | 50 | 46 | 19 | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 125 | 117 | 52 | 46 | 18 | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 120 | 112 | 53 | 41 | 17 | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 116 | 110 | 53 | 40 | 16 | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 129 | 114 | 51 | 47 | 16 | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 128 | 116 | 50 | 46 | 18 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 128 | 119 | 53 | 47 | 16 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 122 | 114 | 52 | 47 | 13 | 4 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 136 | 126 | 59 | 53 | 12 | 5 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 145 | 132 | 52 | 57 | 18 | 10 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 129 | 113 | 46 | 48 | 15 | 9 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 129 | 113 | 48 | 46 | 14 | 9 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 133 | 117 | 48 | 52 | 14 | 9 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 125 | 109 | 47 | 43 | 15 | 9 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 134 | 118 | 47 | 53 | 15 | 8 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 130 | 115 | 47 | 49 | 17 | 7 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 132 | 120 | 51 | 51 | 16 | 5 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 130 | 118 | 50 | 51 | 15 | 5 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 128 | 113 | 47 | 48 | 16 | 6 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 134 | 122 | 47 | 53 | 19 | 4 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 130 | 119 | 47 | 55 | 14 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 131 | 118 | 47 | 55 | 14 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 134 | 119 | 49 | 56 | 12 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 137 | 127 | 52 | 61 | 12 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 136 | 125 | 49 | 64 | 11 | — | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 139 | 126 | 48 | 62 | 15 | 4 | NAICS2022 |