Restaurant Review: Meyer's Castle

DYER, IN - There are few restaurants out there which have evolved from someone’s home, and this place takes the cake! Meyer’s Castle is literally that…a CASTLE! Located on US 30 in Dyer, IN, Meyer’s Castle brings beauty and food together in this historic building, surrounded by acres of gardens and woodlands.

Meyer’s Castle is an example of Jacobethan Revival Architecture and was built between 1929 and 1931 by Joseph E. Meyer. The castle is currently surrounded by two huge banquet canopies where wedding receptions and private events are hosted. Meyer’s Castle is home to an Argentine steakhouse restaurant called Rodizio’s and they are well known for their tasty meat! Walking around the Meyer’s Castle grounds will offer a number of different surprises! Emus and peacocks wander the properly freely. The property sits on over 10 acres of gardens on what use to be the former Lake Michigan shoreline, now presently known as the Glenwood shoreline. Meyer’s Castle sits atop one of the original sand dunes of Northwest Indiana!

The food here is EXQUISITE! The meat is fantastic and all of the main dishes are reasonably priced. The tapas bar has plenty of tasty selections to choose from, but their main food attraction is the meat that they bring out on long metal skewers. The service was nice and the ambiance of sitting in an old castle was pretty amazing.

Enjoy a dinner or drink at Meyer’s Castle on a Thursday evening and enjoy Reggae music from 8:30pm – 3:00am. Meyer’s Castle offers a full bar service and plenty of room for dancing!

Meyer’s Castle is definitely a hidden gem in the Chicago area. The location is a great place to have a wedding and the website is loaded with photos of the property.

Meyer’s Castle is located at 1370 Joliet St (US 30) in Dyer, IN and is only 35 minutes from downtown Chicago. For more information or to make a reservation, visit Meyer’s Castle online at www.meyerscastle.com.