28 Best Bar & Grill near Carmel

“Zuri deserves ALL the recognition! They were incredibly attentive, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable throughout our visit. They made great recommendations based on what we liked instead of just randomly suggesting things, and their food and drink suggestions did not disappoint. Everything was handled quickly and professionally while still making the experience feel personal. Truly outstanding service!“

“I'll start by saying I was pleasantly surprised by this place and would definitely recommend it. First of all, the outside had me a little worried, but the inside was clean (so were the bathrooms!) and the staff was very friendly. They had a large selection bar and we had a drink while we ordered food to go (drinks and food were both reasonably priced).

We got the pulled pork quesadilla (10/10 the best thing we had), pork tenderloin sandwich (potential for greatness, but was overcooked), and the ribs (the Shanghai BBQ sauce wasn't for me, but I'm very picky about my ribs and these could be my new favorite anyway as they were so fall apart tender and delicious; just get the regular BBQ sauce instead IMO). We also got a side of very good battered fries, battered onion rings, and coleslaw that had a touch of some seasonings I couldn't place, but they were good.

All in all, would very highly recommend and my family can't wait to come back to try the rest of the menu! I couldn't find a menu on their website, but the picture I'm posting is current as of Aug/9/2026.

Edit: We spent $65 pre-tip (but that also included drinks) and we still had leftovers. No complaints about the portions for the price 👍🏽“

“Ordered the Ale Supremo pizza and ended up having to wait about an hour until we got it. No biggie. It happens. The manager (Diane) threw in a large order of wings, refunded our money, AND gave us a $20 gift card. Now THAT'S customer service! The food was absolutely delicious, too. Needless to say, we're Ale Emporium customers for life. Thank you!“

“My husband and I love The Friendly! The food is great and so many options! Matt is the best! We always like to sit in his section if we can. I would give 10 STARS if I could!“

“Our first time eating here. Sat outside with the pups. Service was AMAZING! The burger was one of the best I’ve had in a long time! And the sweet potato fries were to die for! Highly recommend!“

“This place is amazing! Great food options, great beer, and plenty to do. Beautiful place to eat, drink, and have a great time. Only problem was I ordered a growler of beer and they said they were almost out and would try to fill one. They could only get a smaller crowler out of it, but had already charged me for a growler. Didn't realize this until we left.“

“Awesome food, great atmosphere super friendly, and the bathrooms are spotless.“

“Single best bar / restaurant / music I've ever been to I had a rare steak dinner for under $15 it was down in under 15 minutes and it was one of the tastiest steaks I've ever had the people were really nice spent less than $10 had a few beers played a couple games of pool. I really recommend this place to anyone looking for a place to eat drink dance or play pool it's pretty much got everything and everyone in there is really nice“

“First time visit. Can’t wait to go back! A real gem in the area like a Time Machine. Don’t forget your cash!“

“pool, darts, cheap beer, good food, lots of tvs“

“In town from Texas, stumbled in by chance. Fantastic experience! Bren was THE BEST! I couldn’t get thirsty if my life depended on it. Come in and ask for her, you won’t be disappointed.“

“Been staying at the iron works hotel a lot due to having to be in Indy a lot lately. This place is basically attached to the hotel. We have had the pizza, burgers, black bean burger and beers. I did see a review their their soda is not the best and i will agree with that we couldn’t even drink it so not sure what’s up with that but we have been back so much because everything else is great. We will be back again at the end of the month and plan on going back. They were out of 4 packs of beer the last time to go and i was wondering why they couldn’t just sell 4 cans separately but hopefully they have them back in stock.“

“Called them to host my 21ST birthday party last week and they were AMAZING. The manager answered all my questions and made me feel heard(even though I called him multiple times), and when I got there they had already reserved the space for me, the servers were sweet and attentive and so so kind. The atmosphere was laid back and fun and even my family and friends said it was a really really nice spot. Would definitely go back! And the food definitely didn’t hurt either! Was delicious for an even more delicious price! Thank you Dustin!! Would give ten stars if I could!“

“Very informal, which made us feel right at home. Great breaded tenderloin and fries. The soft pretzel with beer cheese appetizer was wonderful. Good selection of beers on tap. Had my first Hopopotomus IPA, and really enjoyed it. Prices were generally on the lower side. We felt there was a lot of value for the money. There is a 3% fee added for use of a credit card but the amount is inconsequential.“

“The scotch eggs were delicious!“

“I travel to Indy once or twice a year, and I make sure I stop at KSR for food and drinks. By far the best family-owned bar and restaurant I have visited in Indy. I highly recommend this place. Do not judge by appearance (which I believe makes it a better experience). The pizza, wings, and sandwiches are off the charts. Hell, the salads look amazing, and I am not a big salad fan. You can tell that if you know me“

“Great food for a fair price“

“This little spot was really legit! Went to a party to celebrate a 60th birthday and it was so much fun! Everyone was friendly, the food was awesome, there is a bar but I'm not a drinker so I can't speak on that but the Sprite was top shelf! The set up is very casual with plenty of seating so it's easy to get to know people, they also have a kitchen and restroom on site, I didn't go in to see them but my BIL said the restroom was very nice and clean. Cool place!“

“Love it! Best staff ever ⭐️“

“Nice atmosphere Taylor took good care of us“

“Pat at the bar is the best! Friendly and makes great drinks. Wonderful experience.“

“Pepe is the man ! Great food and drinks“

“the best place to hang out“

“Always conscious staff that keeps up with the demand of customers. Great food and the monthly stuffed breadsticks are always something we look out for. The Quesa Birria ones last month were exceptionally delicious. We hope they bring them back!!“

“We had a really good time and I think everyone in Indy should visit at least once and the pizza and wings are amazing someone needs to kiss 💋 😘 😗 😚 😙 😋 the cook Yard Line Lounge thank you foran amazing time I'll be back soon 😘💃😍“

“It's a good college type bar in the broad ripple area. Good food... had some great service. It doesn't really stand out as a go to bar. There are several better ones in the area. However you won't be disappointed if you here.“

“Fort Ben Pub is the spot for locals to go and have a great time. With the food selection, the bartenders and the regulars, you are always welcomed in with a smile. Drinks are good and fairly priced, pool tables dart boards, everything you want. On Friday's and Saturdays they have a couple come in to do Karaoke and it's always a blast. Next stop for a night out? No brainer, Fort Ben Pub.“

“Delicious food, generous serving size, and excellent whiskey pairings!“