Merichka's Restaurant

On April 18, 1933 when prohibition was repealed, Mary (Merichka) Zdralevich and her son Joe started Merichka's. Merichka tended bar by day and her son Joe tended bar by night after working a day shift as a lithographer. As business grew so did the size of the restaurant, with son Joe doing most of the remodeling himself.

Merichka passed away in 1957 but the family continued the business. Today, 69 years after opening, third generation sons George, Joe Jr., and daughter Mary Kay carry on the tradition of good eating at moderate prices.

ABOUT OUR LOGO
The Merichka's logo is modeled
after a boomerang...because we
want customers to keep
coming back...and they do.

Merichka's Homemade Meals
Just about every item on the menu is homemade. Regulars love our homemade soups, onion rings and famous "Poorboy" sandwiches and "Yodel" Burgers, each served with or without Merichka's garlic butterine.

Our meat is Graded--Choice U.S.D.A. We cut all our meat. We do not buy portion-controlled, wrapped meat from any meat purveyor, nor do we use Meat Tenderizer. We grind our own beef for hamburger. We broil all our hamburgers and steaks.

Ask us about our Lunch Specials served Mon - Fri between 11am and 2pm.

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Merichka's Restaurant is known for its homey, casual atmosphere and friendly
service.

Merichka's Menu Items
- Freshly cooked, freshly breaded   chicken
- Broiled Ham Steak
- Butt Steak
- Strip Steaks / 11 to 18 oz.
- Sirloin Steak / 16 to 18 oz.
- Merichka's Steak / 22 oz.
- Porter House Steak / 28 oz.
- Filet / 8 or 12 oz.
- Australian Rock Lobster
- Broiled Chopped Steak
- Poorboy Steak
- Yodel Burger
- Fish Sandwich Dinner
- Shrimp, Jumbo or French Fried
- Canadian Walleye Pike

Merichka's Side Items
- Choice of Potatoes; American   Fries, Double Baked, Cottage   Fries or French Fries
- Deluxe Salads, Dinner Salads
- Cole Slaw
- Relish Tray
- Shrimp Cocktail
- Homemade Soup
- Garlic Bread
- Onion Rings

Merichka's also offers cocktails and after dinner drinks and has a full bar.

Banquets
Merichka's has banquet facilities which can serve between 20 - 70 people. A special banquet menu is also available.

Every item on our menu is available for carryout service.

Phone 815.723.9371 for
more information or to make
a reservation, or discuss your banquet needs.