Nice little mom-and-pop type place. I felt like the breaded tenderloin here was fairly average. It was a little thinner than I like and I thought it could use just a bit more seasoning, but still not a bad tenderloin. The service was great though too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Ryan Householder
Great food, service & drinks. Best tenderloin in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt MILBURN
Best Pork Tenderloin in Indiana! Was a great visit with family. My brother-in-law had never had a pork tenderloin and took him here for the experience. He couldn't believe the size!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Coffman Review
Few restaurants hold enough appeal to visit several times a month or week. For my extended family living in Carmel that place is Dooley O'Tooles. While visiting with them recently they took me to lunch and showed me the ropes.
Between the five of us, here is what we ordered:
🐖 Breaded Pork Tenderloin with Chicken Velvet Soup 🐖 “Mini” Breaded Pork Tenderloin with Tater Tots and Baked Beans 🐓 Chicken Salad Sandwich with Cream of Mushroom Soup 🐖 Breaded Pork Tenderloin with Side Salad 🐖 Breaded Pork Tenderloin topped with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy (secret menu)
The BPTs were excellent— a quintessential example of the Indiana staple. Thickness was thinner-to-medium, breading was flavorful with the proper amount of salt, and toppings were fresh and crispy. They source their meats locally from Joe's Butcher Shop and Fish Market and the quality was immediately noticeable. I love when small businesses support each other!
The Chicken Velvet Soup was simultaneously simple and luxurious. I detected a pleasantly light celery flavor that complimented its richness. Maybe even some curry? I could’ve been satisfied with a bowl of it as my meal. 🥣
The Cream of Mushroom Soup, the soup du jour, was my Aunt’s favorite. She playfully begged the owner to put it on the regular menu. 🍄🟫
If you like chicken salad, order it here— very good.
The atmosphere in the restaurant was warm and inviting. I described it to my lunchmates as “everything Chili’s and Applebee’s wants to be”. It was incredibly clean, with its age only adding to its charm. Neon lights, brass handrails, and the bar right in the middle— my elder Millennial self felt right at home. 🏠
Our server remembered the drink orders of my aunt, uncle, and grandmother. Owner Doug Kemp came by and spoke to us at length, welcoming my father and I as first-timers. 🙋♂️
We asked Doug about the restaurant’s unique hours, as they are closed on the weekends. He explained that family and work/life balance are important to him and his staff, so they prioritize it. I applaud such a human approach. 👏
Overall I was thrilled with our experience. As the lunch crowd dispersed we lingered, telling stories and catching up. And Dooley O’Toole’s was the perfect spot to do so. 📍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
RoZ Smith
First time eating here and I can say the food was EXCELLENT the SERVICE was even more Amazing 🤩 DEFINITELY will be BACK!‼️🎉🎉🥰🥰💯🍔🥗🥪🍕🧆🧆🥓🍟
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Donald Mansmann
Excellent. Great food. Great service. Great atmosphere. Remember, though, it's only open on weekdays.
Food was very hot fresh and great recommend the breaded tenderloin and tots
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Grant
Hidden gem in Carmel. Went for lunch and it was the spot to be at! Great tenderloin!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Allison Price
Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name. Or is at least very friendly. Good food, good service, tight parking lot, lots of TVs. I recommend the rueben or the tenderloin
Have been to Dooley's several times over the decades. Went again a couple of weeks ago and they never disappoint. Had the Salisbury Steak, French Fries and a Salad. It was so good. My friends had the tenderloin. They were HUGE! We will be back!
Great little go-to neighborhood place with lots of menu options and friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
C Boccone
Very friendly, homestyle food.
Damaris Hanson
Depending on who you ask they can't seat large groups. We called and man said have to sit separately. We got there and a woman said no problem. She put tables together.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Nora Winkowski
My husband and I enjoy going to Dooley O'Toole's. The food is always very good! Plus it is a family owned business. My husband and I absolutely LOVE their mushroom soup. We try to watch their FB page to see if they have it. We don't always get to see it. The last tome we even got some to go!
Nice little mom-and-pop type place. I felt like the breaded tenderloin here was fairly average. It was a little thinner than I like and I thought it could use just a bit more seasoning, but still not a bad tenderloin. The service was great though too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Great food, service & drinks. Best tenderloin in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Pork Tenderloin in Indiana! Was a great visit with family. My brother-in-law had never had a pork tenderloin and took him here for the experience. He couldn't believe the size!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Few restaurants hold enough appeal to visit several times a month or week. For my extended family living in Carmel that place is Dooley O'Tooles. While visiting with them recently they took me to lunch and showed me the ropes.
Between the five of us, here is what we ordered:
🐖 Breaded Pork Tenderloin with Chicken Velvet Soup
🐖 “Mini” Breaded Pork Tenderloin with Tater Tots and Baked Beans
🐓 Chicken Salad Sandwich with Cream of Mushroom Soup
🐖 Breaded Pork Tenderloin with Side Salad
🐖 Breaded Pork Tenderloin topped with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy (secret menu)
The BPTs were excellent— a quintessential example of the Indiana staple. Thickness was thinner-to-medium, breading was flavorful with the proper amount of salt, and toppings were fresh and crispy. They source their meats locally from Joe's Butcher Shop and Fish Market and the quality was immediately noticeable. I love when small businesses support each other!
The Chicken Velvet Soup was simultaneously simple and luxurious. I detected a pleasantly light celery flavor that complimented its richness. Maybe even some curry? I could’ve been satisfied with a bowl of it as my meal. 🥣
The Cream of Mushroom Soup, the soup du jour, was my Aunt’s favorite. She playfully begged the owner to put it on the regular menu. 🍄🟫
If you like chicken salad, order it here— very good.
The atmosphere in the restaurant was warm and inviting. I described it to my lunchmates as “everything Chili’s and Applebee’s wants to be”. It was incredibly clean, with its age only adding to its charm. Neon lights, brass handrails, and the bar right in the middle— my elder Millennial self felt right at home. 🏠
Our server remembered the drink orders of my aunt, uncle, and grandmother. Owner Doug Kemp came by and spoke to us at length, welcoming my father and I as first-timers. 🙋♂️
We asked Doug about the restaurant’s unique hours, as they are closed on the weekends. He explained that family and work/life balance are important to him and his staff, so they prioritize it. I applaud such a human approach. 👏
Overall I was thrilled with our experience. As the lunch crowd dispersed we lingered, telling stories and catching up. And Dooley O’Toole’s was the perfect spot to do so. 📍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time eating here and I can say the food was EXCELLENT the SERVICE was even more Amazing 🤩 DEFINITELY will be BACK!‼️🎉🎉🥰🥰💯🍔🥗🥪🍕🧆🧆🥓🍟
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent. Great food. Great service. Great atmosphere. Remember, though, it's only open on weekdays.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich, Chicken Velvet Soup, Mini Tenderloin Sandwich, Irish Beef Stew
Solid service and food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Food was very hot fresh and great recommend the breaded tenderloin and tots
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hidden gem in Carmel. Went for lunch and it was the spot to be at! Great tenderloin!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name. Or is at least very friendly. Good food, good service, tight parking lot, lots of TVs. I recommend the rueben or the tenderloin
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Have been to Dooley's several times over the decades. Went again a couple of weeks ago and they never disappoint. Had the Salisbury Steak, French Fries and a Salad. It was so good. My friends had the tenderloin. They were HUGE! We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Great little go-to neighborhood place with lots of menu options and friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very friendly, homestyle food.
Depending on who you ask they can't seat large groups. We called and man said have to sit separately. We got there and a woman said no problem. She put tables together.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
My husband and I enjoy going to Dooley O'Toole's. The food is always very good! Plus it is a family owned business. My husband and I absolutely LOVE their mushroom soup. We try to watch their FB page to see if they have it. We don't always get to see it. The last tome we even got some to go!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich, Chicken Velvet Soup
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