30 Best American Restaurants in Carmel

“This place always delivers, it was jamb packed with people waiting and leaving. We waited a bit to be seated, once seated server was prompt with everything. Food came out quickly with a smile.

This place is is a well oiled machine, the manager and or owners run a tight business. Great Job!“

“Great food and great service! 5/5 would highly recommend“

“Owner is super cool and truly cares. She knows her customers by name. One day I went in on her day off and never got served after being seated. Not to mention that the waitress never came and checked on me and was half way apologetic for the inconvenience. I tried them again and informed Patty, and of course she made it right. I’ll always return because she has good customer service and relationships appear to be important to her.“

“We took my boyfriend’s mother and her friend here to celebrate their birthdays last month. The food was great, the atmosphere and decor were dazzling, and the customer service was top notch. We especially loved the cake, chicken piccata, and the soup. We will definitely be back.“

“Traveling from Michigan and came across Upland Brewing. Stopped in for a beer and a quick snack. The Juiced in Time Haze IPA and Two of Tarts sour were both amazing. The staff were great! And the food was tasty, we will definitely be back and highly recommend if you’re in the area.“

“Divvy is one of my favorite places to go for an evening out! I always have a wonderful time. The food is delicious, the service is exceptional and the atmosphere is wonderful. I look forward to the next time I get to go! I can't wait to try the brunch!“

“Wonderful lunch and waiter Rick. Thank you“

“Patty welcomed us and Brenda was very attentive! Our lunch was perfect! They have a nice variety of items on their menu. Great atmosphere and they have their patio enclosed during winter weather!!

We were pleasantly surprised to meet Patty when we were contemplating where to eat. She came outside and greeted us & welcomed us in!!!! So fun and this is definitely the place to be!! John took wonderful care of anything we needed. The food was ABSOLUTELY perfect!!! We ordered the Patty Melt with seasoned fries & Black and Bleu Burger with salad!!! There are no words to describe it. What a great atmosphere and all around experience!!! They have a wonderful patio with fans. Definitely the place to enjoy your lunch!!“

“We live in Noblesville but get carry-out at the Carmel location and are never disappointed. We love the pecan crusted chicken salad and the salmon with Brussels sprouts and pan-fried rice. And their Ranch dressing is great.“

“Great food Excellent portions“

“Without having a restaurant in Fort Wayne anymore, we tend to stop at this location when we get close. The beef Manhattan is among my favorite meals in my life. Consistent and super delicious almost every time. The pies are fantastic. I personally love the coconut cream pie and the lemon cream pie. All are top notch. Always a good selection of comfort food entrees available and look fantastic. I leave happy and look forward to my next trip through Indy.“

“Love the variety on the menu, the multiple dining areas and the way the history of the building has been preserved. Woodys has been a favorite of mine in downtown Carmel for a while now!“

“My favorite restaurant inside of Sun King Carmel by far. I miss their mussels something fierce, but I've found in the past that their smashburger really satisfies. This time, however, it was not a smashburger. The patties were definitely not smashed, did not have the signature crispy edges of a smashburger, and both were even still pink in the middle. If you want to see how a smashburger is done right, go to Sun King Fishers and look what One Trick Pony is doing. Still, I'm going to keep coming back and will definitely order another "smashburger" because it's delicious.“

“We have been frequently going to Sunrise for over 25 years! We love it!“

“Not only is the food a step above what you see in any other fast food place, but the service is as well. They are very friendly the entire time and knowledgeable with their recommendations. They are quick, accurate, and efficient with their service. My order is hardly ever wrong, but if it is, I trust that they will take care of me. The dining room is always clean and lively, and their outdoor seating is very nice. Would highly recommend this location to anybody.“

“I absolutely love Roots! I have never had a bad meal from there. The atmosphere is always great and the service is exceptional. I highly recommend them to everyone I can.“

“These farm to table type breakfast places have always bothered me a bit. They're great if you want something lighter for breakfast—but let's be real here, sometimes you just want something smothered in sausage gravy. These places never seem to offer a good version of both things, so you end up needing to decide what you want to eat before you choose where to go. When I first tried First Watch, their menu was limited and I felt like my choices were either quinoa bowl, or an egg served with an arugula salad. Not exactly my style of breakfast. But I have kept coming back because each time it seems like the menu gets expanded and seasonal items are added, and I really appreciate that. Sometimes I'm in the mood for a veggie omelet, sometimes I want bacon and cheese. I'm glad there seem to be more options that play both sides of that now. The quality of the food has always been excellent, so with more options comes more interest from me. I'll keep coming back for now to continue to check out their new offerings, but still no breakfast arugula for me.“

“Great food and environment! We love the down home music too!💕💕“

“Awesome food and great service!!! Go for the Shrimp Tacos you won’t be disappointed!!“

“The Kitchen at Pickle on Penn is an absolute gem - every meal I’ve had has been delicious, and the service is always quick and friendly. The upbeat atmosphere and welcoming staff make it a place you’ll want to come back to again. Highly recommend!“

“The food here is absolutely FANTASTIC, scratch kitchen perfection. Great service and atmosphere! You cannot go wrong here.“

“Came in with a group, we had the upstairs room then told we had to be gone by 7pm We reserved the room at 515. So with that said, servers ok. Food came at 645. Manager told the group that we need to be out by then. 7pm because it was reserved for another group at 7. He told us that the staff didn’t inform him about it. Really kinda not our problem at that time. We were 30+ strong. Kids and all. I walked out at 715. Doesn’t seem right. Not mad but a concern with staff and communication. Food good, service ok, slow at times , restaurant was not totally full. I could see open tables. Yes I would come back, but come on. The manager should have known of the situation and made a plan B the weather was in the 70’s they could have used the courtyard. Ok sorry done.“

“Best bar in the state of Indiana. Every time I come back to Indy to visit family I stop at nippers at least once on my trip. Love this place.“

“The ambiance is perfect for a date although I wouldve liked for a sectioned off area since they are located so close to the door. The wind and snow made the seating area very cold. However the drinks they served us did eventually warm us to a comfortable temperature. The food was prepared perfectly and with the good portion size you are able to get full. Although I can never eat all my food in puble
public so I was further please when J was able to reheat my ffod and it still tasted incredible. 8 out of 10 for sure. I gave them an 8 simply because i went for the devour menu and there were only two course actually bc the dessert was extra, we got it and it was good but still extra.“

“Hands down the best bar in Carmel. The owners have really built a great atmosphere to hang out right on the Monon. Excellent place to grab a cold beer after a run, grab a drink & food on date night, or watch an IU football game. If you are visiting Carmel it’s a must stop.“

“Excellent food. Lots of Mexican restaurants around but not a lot of standouts. This one is superb. Our go to for Mexican cuisine“

“We only stopped by for a beer. The service was excellent. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. The food looked good but we already ate. Ordered the Church Milk Stout and it was delicious and smooth. At over 6% one was enough. Tried the Jack Ringo. Very hot finish!“

“Your website trip advisor list them closed before 11 o’clock and they are not - they are open till midnight every night so TripAdvisor you need to sort that out they are not closed at 10 or 11 they’re open till midnight every night -all of the Applebees on the north side of Indy“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Great experience at Bar Louie Carmel. The vibe was relaxed, drinks were on point, and service was excellent. Shoutout to Amerelle behind the bar — she was friendly, attentive, and clearly knows what she’s doing. Drinks were made well, conversation was easy, and she made us feel welcome without hovering.
Definitely one of the better Bar Louie experiences I’ve had. Will be back.“