Restaurants in Indianapolis
Best Restaurants
Brazilian • $$$
Fine Dining • $$$$
“Vida always delivers the most unique dining experience you can imagine! Thank you, Chef Thomas Melvin and his well trained staff for their special attention to detail. A memorable evening!”
Indian • $$
“The food is excellent, and the service very friendly and welcoming. Yummy comfort food on a cold dreary winter afternoon!”
Seafood • $$$
“We recommend Salt on Mass for its incredible consistency. The experience is always welcoming and forever delicious. My husband David treated us to a delightful dining experience for Valentine's Day Eve. (I love dining "off holiday" for a more peaceful pace.) We've dined at Salt on Mass many times and continue to be thrilled with our experience. We reserved through Open Table and were seated immediately with our on-time arrival. I love a table with a view of the room's comings and goings, so #41 was ideal, again. We were welcomed by our server Ryan, who explained he was also our bartender. (Love it - special insights on cocktails and wines.) He served us well, attentive but not too much so, and we loved his creative chocolate martini as our "appetizer." :-) We chose our dinner favorites - Chilean Sea Bass with delectable risotto for David and Salmon with expertly grilled asparagus for me. The portions remain appropriately generous, so we split the Key-Lime Chiffon Cake for dessert. Congratulations Johnny and crew for delivering another memory-making visit. Each one leaves us craving the next! Here's to you all! Sincerely satisfied, Garnet and David 2-13-25”
Korean • $$
“Great experience with hot pot lots of options. Great food good service.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
Japanese • $$
“First time here at Sake Maru restaurant
Absudly enjoy it! Nice place, great service, and delicious foods
I'll be back again.
Me and my friend are dine in and also take out”
New American • $$
“Holding a business meeting, easy to hear everyone at the table, plenty of room. Food and service were great. Put this restaurant on our frequent flyer list, worked out very well”
Recommended Restaurants
Recommended
“We found a gem in BBi! Staff and owner were so friendly! wonderful Pastrami sandwich and the Turkey VIP outstanding! We will be back!”
“We had the jerk chicken first time I have ever tried it needless to say it was amazing,Wonderful service,Great atmosphere,,and the best meal me and my wife have ever eaten,I highly recommend the Jamaican Breeze.”
Indian • $$
“We have eaten here twice and the food is consistently delicious. First time we at in the restaurant, and the second time carry out. We will absolutely be back. So delicious. Staff is kind and gives recommendations if you can’t decide what you want. Yummmmm!!”
Seafood • $$$
“My daughter and her boyfriend got engaged right before having dinner at The Fountain Room and the restaurant really did an amazing job at making their night special! They said that their server was great and it was a night that they’ll remember! Thank you!!!”
Restaurants with Delivery
Brazilian • $$$
“This place is amazing! The customer service alone was outstanding. Sara and Rachel made us feel so special! I finished my plate and before I could even set it down at the edge of the table Rachel was there to pick it up. Sara was at our table so often to make sure we were taken care of that it felt like we were the only customers dining. Fogo de Chao do not lose these amazing young women!!”
Diner • $
“Absolutely love the pumpkin pancakes so much, that I get them every visit! And summer the lemon blueberry. We ask for Layla every time, she knows what we drink and brings them before we ever ask. She jokes with my husband which he loves. She's funny, super sweet and such a great waitress. We've been coming here for a few months now, after leaving another pancake place, because of the food and service here. We bring all of out out of town guests here and upon a return visit this is where they want to come. Layla makes each visit the best part of our day!”
Chicken • $
“Amazing food! Cool environment! First time into Dave’s and it was absolutely amazing!! The chicken was hot and fresh! Big pieces of chicken too! The fries were hot!”
Coffee Shops • $
“Great variety of creative drinks. Very friendly service. Love the curation of plants here as well. The owner kindly made me a ube latte that is already off the speciality menu.”
Mexican • $
“I would rate Bugambilias at 4.5 stars. The restaurant was small, neat, and clean. The service was efficient and friendly. The food was was not salty or greasy and had excellent flavor, which reminded me of good Mexican restaurants in southern California. The salsa was mild but flavorful and not salty. I didn't ask about medium or hot salsa because mild was good for us. My Shrimp Fajita was the best I've had with perfectly seared shrimp and tender but not overcooked or burned vegetables. My companions also loved their Mole Poblano and Beef Mexiote. The fried ice cream and churros were very good for dessert. I recommend it, and we will definitely be back soon.”
Coffee Shops • $
“Best place to sit in town and enjoy coffee and pastries. Beautiful ambience and friendly staff. Love going here!!”
Diner • $
“Stopped in this morning to celebrate Father's Day with my husband. We enjoyed our breakfast. The grits were the best I've had in years. Sarah (our waitress) was amazing. She gave great suggestions and was so sweet. We will be coming back soon with our children.”
Mexican • $
“1st time trying Mota Tacos today! It was the best taco place I've been to so far locally. The quality and portions of the food and even the prices of the food was AMAZING. They offer so much on there menu, has great descriptions of the items they have! The customer service was awesome as well, they made sure everything looked and tasted great. The wait time for food was faster than a fast food restaurant as there was also other customers in there as well! If you love Mexican food, you will love this place! 😀”
Middle Eastern • $
“A wonderful restaurant with a distinctive flavor. I always go to this restaurant.”
Indian • $
“We drove out of state and this is the first restaurant we went to. Absolutely delicious food and great customer service! I would recommend everyone to come here you won’t be disappointed!!!”
Bakery • $
“Stopped into pick up a couple Persian rolls w/Carmel icing. I bought two and the sales lady (who I thought was being nice) said I'll give you one for free. Got home to realize all three were hard as a rock ..straight to the trash. Stop selling stale products. Usually good here ..will think twice about going back.”
Indian • $$
“The food is excellent, and the service very friendly and welcoming. Yummy comfort food on a cold dreary winter afternoon!”
Seafood • $$$
“We recommend Salt on Mass for its incredible consistency. The experience is always welcoming and forever delicious. My husband David treated us to a delightful dining experience for Valentine's Day Eve. (I love dining "off holiday" for a more peaceful pace.) We've dined at Salt on Mass many times and continue to be thrilled with our experience. We reserved through Open Table and were seated immediately with our on-time arrival. I love a table with a view of the room's comings and goings, so #41 was ideal, again. We were welcomed by our server Ryan, who explained he was also our bartender. (Love it - special insights on cocktails and wines.) He served us well, attentive but not too much so, and we loved his creative chocolate martini as our "appetizer." :-) We chose our dinner favorites - Chilean Sea Bass with delectable risotto for David and Salmon with expertly grilled asparagus for me. The portions remain appropriately generous, so we split the Key-Lime Chiffon Cake for dessert. Congratulations Johnny and crew for delivering another memory-making visit. Each one leaves us craving the next! Here's to you all! Sincerely satisfied, Garnet and David 2-13-25”
Cocktail Bar • $$
“Had dinner with a friend on a busy Thursday night. Luckily she got there early and grabbed a table for us before the rush started. Our waitress, Courtney O was awesome! We had the spring rolls, and chicken wings both were perfectly crunchy the sauces were delicious. For dinner, my friend had the Bodhi fried rice, which was made fresh - there was steam rolling off of it the whole time we ate. I had the Stir-fried glass noodles with shrimp (medium.) The shrimp were cooked perfectly, seasoned well and the medium heat was just right for me. Overall the food was fabulous, love the atmosphere, will definitely be back.”
Brewery • $$
“First time drinking in Indianapolis, this was our first stop. I had the Guggenweizen. WOW. Incredible. We also shared a pulled pork sandwich. That was terrific as well. Large indoor and outdoor seating areas. Highly recommend this place!”
Online Reservation Available
Mexican • $
“Very nice place.. good food. The personal so gently . service professional..and Sea food . ?..and taco's.l won't telling..so asowe..”
New American • $$
“Holding a business meeting, easy to hear everyone at the table, plenty of room. Food and service were great. Put this restaurant on our frequent flyer list, worked out very well”
Tacos • $
“Excellent food and friendly staff. Shout out to Kaycee for making our experience all it could be.”
Sushi Bar • $$
“Ci vengo spesso con i colleghi per una pausa pranzo diversa, ma non trovo il ristorante nell’app Coverflex: pensate di attivarla presto?”
Cocktail Bar • $$
“We went to Magdalena at the end of happy hour and had great cocktails and an appetizer, the whitefish dip.
The bartender was great and attentive. The dip and crackers were perfection.
Staff were very kind and the atmosphere was chill, great music and vibe.
We will be back!”
Seafood • $$$
“My daughter and her boyfriend got engaged right before having dinner at The Fountain Room and the restaurant really did an amazing job at making their night special! They said that their server was great and it was a night that they’ll remember! Thank you!!!”
Brewery • $$
“First time drinking in Indianapolis, this was our first stop. I had the Guggenweizen. WOW. Incredible. We also shared a pulled pork sandwich. That was terrific as well. Large indoor and outdoor seating areas. Highly recommend this place!”
New American • $$
“The poke nachos are fabulous! We get the calamari every time and it is perfect! Better than a lot of “seafood” places! Boys love the hot chicken and pancakes! Great beer selections! We love coming to YH!”
American • $
“Everything from the minute you walk in the front door till the time you leave - the service is impeccable and the staff make you feel like family. The food presentation and flavors are a culinary experience explosion in your mouth - it’s that good! … I had the delicious Tart. Seriously, it was so scrumptious and I felt like royalty when the dish was placed infront of me. Incredible. Delicious. Unbelievable.”
Turkish • $$
“we drove down for Fathers day dinner, the food, atmosphere and service are just amazing, they have huge portions and the owner is super friendly. we are going to keep coming back.”
New American • $$
“The poke nachos are fabulous! We get the calamari every time and it is perfect! Better than a lot of “seafood” places! Boys love the hot chicken and pancakes! Great beer selections! We love coming to YH!”
Mexican • $$
“I love Nando’s! This is the place to go if you’re ever in the Broad Ripple area. They’ve created a warm, welcoming vibe that makes you feel right at home. When you’re looking for a solid investment with your time and dollar, Nando’s delivers. The food is exquisite, not only in taste but in presentation. When you walk in and feel like family, you can’t help but feel immersed in both the owners’ cultures. Indianapolis offers up some phenomenal gems, and Nando’s is definitely one of them.”
Indonesian • $$
“One of the best restaurants I have been to if you are on the fence about going you need to go it's phenomenal. The tempeh and bebek madura were out of this world”
24 Hour Restaurants
Food Court • $
“My daughter and her boyfriend got engaged at Bottleworks and Allyson and everyone else that we dealt with were absolutely amazing to deal with! They helped us with getting everything we needed to decorate the room-rose petals, roses, champagne, chocolate covered strawberries etc and even upgraded them to the Penthouse Suite for the occasion! I would give them 1 million stars if I could-we couldn’t be happier! Thank you so much!!!”
Fast Food • $
“I would like to say on September 3rd at about 8:14 a.m. I forgot my debit card at home when I got to the drive thru window I let the young lady know that I would be right back that I forgot my card she said no she was paying for it she was paying it forward she was a young black lady and she insisted she was paying it forward that was awesome they are still nice young people out there would love to give her a shout out and hope that Hardees with no but they do have employees that are wonderful thank you very much you did not have to do that that was awesome”
Breakfast • $
“came up 2 IU from Mishawaka,in got here lil earlier seen the sign haven't ate at a waffle house since I left Arizona over 8 years ago GF never had , so we stopped in food was great staff friendly”
Fast Food • $
“This White Castle Team always delivers a very special annual Valentine's Day event. The menu, decorations, photo backdrop, and exceptional service make this an annual tradition for our three-couple group. So nicely done! We continue to recommend this experience to many others.”
Salad • $
“When I arrived at LAX late at night, I was disappointed to find that all the food options were closed. Hungry and unsure of what to get, I stumbled upon a Farmer’s Fridge vending machine and decided to give it a try. I chose the chicken Caesar salad, not expecting much, but I was pleasantly surprised. The ingredients were incredibly fresh, the flavors were well-balanced, and it tasted far better than I anticipated. It was a convenient and satisfying option, and I’d definitely grab one again in a pinch!”
Turkish • $$
“we drove down for Fathers day dinner, the food, atmosphere and service are just amazing, they have huge portions and the owner is super friendly. we are going to keep coming back.”
American • $$
“The show was great. The stories shared during the performance was interesting and the fact of The Jazz Kitchen history was informative. Overall the evening and food was great. 🥰”
Fondue • $$$
“Wonderful experience and service this evening. Our server was Flower (sorry if misspelled). She went above and beyond all evening long to make sure our experience was a positive and felt special every step of the way. The food was delicious and plentiful. Highly recommend.”
Takeout Restaurants
Bakery • $$
“Back in March, I had two custom cakes made for my baby’s first birthday and they both turned out perfectly! The presentation, taste, and quality are exquisite! Y’all nailed it again for my oldest daughter’s sweet sixteen! I couldn’t have asked for a better turn out when I picked the cake up, it was better than what I pictured in my head. My daughter absolutely loved it!!”
Korean • $$
“Great experience with hot pot lots of options. Great food good service.”
Coffee Shops • $
“GREAT vibe.. employees are so kind and the best part is the absolute best lattes I’ve ever had. Wish I had this back home.”
Eritrean • $
“Excellent food that shouldn't be missed. Blink and you'll miss this gem of Eritrean/Ethiopian cuisine.”
Bakery • $$
“My Kentucky butter cookie was nice and warm soft and very flavorful. The store was beautiful and clean and the young ladies in the stove were very polite and helpful”
Coffee Shops • $
“Brickhouse is the best local coffee shop in the area by far. I love their seasonal lattes, but also keep coming back for the ube latte. Be sure to try the baked goods, too. The banana bread is fantastic!”
Pizza • $
“Everything was perfect wings were good and crispy. And pizza was A-1”
Thai • $
“If you want an authentic Thai food and not Thai food that been adapted and changed , This place is to go for , Affordable , Nice atmostphere , The owner is really kind and down to earth. Authentic taste , Been here since 2023 and I'm a regular customer”
Thai • $
“Baan Thai not only has the most delicious Thai food I’ve ever had, but it is made and served by the loveliest and kindest staff. My four year old constantly asks to come here for his “favorite noodles” (Pad See Ew), the crab Rangoon dip, and his favorite dessert (sticky rice and mango). I am a sucker for the drunken noodles, which are LOADED with fresh and delicious veggies, but also love the Thai fried chicken, chicken drumstick with curry noodles, and honestly everything I’ve ever had there! Going here makes my heart and belly happy, and it’s always my favorite place to recommend to people! Thank you for being such a gem in the city!”
American • $
“Patachou rocks. Not only is the food superb. Their restrooms are always clean and the service is great. They also take the time to watch out for their patrons when they misplaced their valuables I’m a customer for life. Now if I could just get another cup of their banana nut coffee. Best cup I’ve ever had”
Cocktail Bar • $$
“Had dinner with a friend on a busy Thursday night. Luckily she got there early and grabbed a table for us before the rush started. Our waitress, Courtney O was awesome! We had the spring rolls, and chicken wings both were perfectly crunchy the sauces were delicious. For dinner, my friend had the Bodhi fried rice, which was made fresh - there was steam rolling off of it the whole time we ate. I had the Stir-fried glass noodles with shrimp (medium.) The shrimp were cooked perfectly, seasoned well and the medium heat was just right for me. Overall the food was fabulous, love the atmosphere, will definitely be back.”
Steak House • $$$
“Seriously you to try a Brazilian steakhouse if you've never tried it's a experience great service good food wine selection phenomenal went with a group of 10 for my birthday they completely surpassed my expectations food was well seasoned the staff was very accommodating I had a wonderful time for my first Brazilian steakhouse after this experience I will be a regular costumer excellent experience”
Italian • $$
“We had a fabulous dinner last Thursday. Our server was helpful and efficient, the asparagus patties and cheese bread appetizers were so good and our meals were delicious! Oh and the Italian Wedding Soup was spot on! Loved the intimate setting. Get there and enjoy!”
Sushi Bar • $$
“Ci vengo spesso con i colleghi per una pausa pranzo diversa, ma non trovo il ristorante nell’app Coverflex: pensate di attivarla presto?”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
Brunch • $
“Initially they seated us at a table tucked away in a corner. Terrible location. My view was Aldi’s dumpster. Then we found that the staff use the door for their smoke breaks. Constant traffic. We were a bit chilly so we asked to move to a different table. They accommodated us but then we had to change servers. We felt bad for our first server.”
“Best Soul Food in the state of Indiana!?Grilled Cajun Catfish,mac & cheese,collard greens,customer service???”
Indonesian • $$
“One of the best restaurants I have been to if you are on the fence about going you need to go it's phenomenal. The tempeh and bebek madura were out of this world”
Fondue • $$$
“Wonderful experience and service this evening. Our server was Flower (sorry if misspelled). She went above and beyond all evening long to make sure our experience was a positive and felt special every step of the way. The food was delicious and plentiful. Highly recommend.”
Bar • $
“I guess at this point I owe these guys more 5 stars ⭐️ than ever possible
This is home from work 100 % of the time!
Can’t even begin tell you reasons this is a place to remember!
It just can’t get any better folks !!
Best drinks
Amazing recipes
AMAZING STAFF !”
Cocktail Bar • $$
“Thee spot on Mass Ave to hang! Best espresso martinis in town!”
Ice Cream Shop • $
“Beautifully decorated shop with friendly staff and a wonderful atmosphere! ❤️”
Coffee Shops • $
“I tried Ascend Coffee for the first time. I love seeing people in a coffee shop. I do not have a problem standing in line. A line is a sign that I am where the good coffee is and my coffee will be hot! My Americano with splash of skim milk and Honey Cardamom syrup is SPOT ON! Then, the pastries I picked up for my husband and I...YES!!!Fig and Goat Cheese Puff; Savory Scone; and Almond Croissant. I snuck a quick bite of all 3 because the only one stopping my curiosity is me! Oh-My-Word! You can bet your last penny that signed up to earn points. As soon as I walked in the door, smelled the aroma of divine espresso and seeing all the people visiting, I knew I found the place for me! It's not just hot and good coffee...you have been transported to another dimension when you meet the amazing people taking your order and fixing your coffee! This is not merely a PLACE, Ascend Coffee is an experience! I earned 9 points at my first visit. To quote the Terminator, "I'll be back!"”
Coffee Shops • $$
“Very quick service! Great communication. Me and my boyfriend had gotten an iced mocha with chocolate swirl whipped cream.”
Steak House • $$$$
“Best fine dining experience we’ve ever had! Our server was attentive to our needs the entire time and was extremely knowledgeable when it came to the menu. You need to experience this for yourself!! What are you waiting for….schedule your dinner reservations today!”
Sushi Bar • $$
“The waitress and other servers up front were incredibly nice! I ordered the spicy crunchy tuna roll which was fantastic. Also a random plus but the bathrooms were surprisingly big and diligently cleaned. Will be returning! I actually was in yesterday too but had to come back for another spicy crunchy tuna roll”
Gastropubs • $$
“F**king amazing every time. The Food. The drinks. The conviviality. The staff is top notch. I can’t ever recommend it enough. I splurged and spent $160 on myself and I regret nothing. Kudos to every person that works there. For an industry guy like me, it’s a place I love so much I want to work there. When I move back to Indy I’m sending my resume over. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟”
Steak House • $$$$
“Best fine dining experience we’ve ever had! Our server was attentive to our needs the entire time and was extremely knowledgeable when it came to the menu. You need to experience this for yourself!! What are you waiting for….schedule your dinner reservations today!”
Fine Dining
Seafood • $$$$
“Amazing personal customer service. Food is excellent and staff is very accommodating. Highly recommend!”
Steak House • $$$$
“Amazing experience. 10/10. True professionals. Probably the best meal I’ve ever eaten.”
Seafood • $$$$
“A beautiful and amazing restaurant all around! My husband and I had our anniversary dinner last night, and the staff went above and beyond to make this one of the best dining experiences we ever had! All the food and drinks we had were beyond amazing! Thank you for making our night so memorable!”
Steak House • $$$$
“I just tried. They’re very spicy cocktail sauce, this is absolutely the best I’ve ever partaken, five stars all the way”
Steak House • $$$$
“First time for my wife and myself, what a great experience!”
Fine Dining • $$$$
“Wonderful food and great service. Dining room was extremely cold. We had to bring dessert home because we couldn’t take the cold anymore.”
Steak House • $$$$
“This was a wonderful experience. I took my Fiance for his birthday and they had special menus printed just for him. The service was exceptional, the vibe was sophisticated but fun, and all the wait staff were truly wonderful. They made the experience that much more elevated and fantastic.”
American • $$
“Great food and drinks. Very hospitable service and environment.”
Pizza • $$
“I love Giordano’s, their deep dish is one of my favorites. The service is always good but our server, Tiffany, outdid herself tonight! Highly recommend!”
Cheap Eats
Pizza • $
“I am not usually inclined to leave a review, but I feel as tonight's visit warrants a call out. As a parent that has a child with a gluten allergy we know the struggles of finding places out to eat. We have had Azzip a few times, but have always ordered ahead of time online then drove to the store to pick it up. This evening, we found ourselves out on errands and in the area and decided Azzip had been a safe choice in the past so we made our way there. The store was not busy, but there people ahead of us and behind us and I felt the protocol followed didn't slow the process terribly but I want to commend the staff for taking it seriously. What I witnessed: 2 people working the line making the pizza on the "ingredients" side of the oven. my kid informed them of the gluten free need and they asked if it was preference or allergy. my kid informed them of allergy. they cleared the line of the previous pizza being made once cleared, they stripped their gloves and cleaned the work space and the sauce bottle my kid wanted on their pizza a cooking mat from a separate area was produced and the cauliflower crust requested was added all the toppings requested were added then the pizza was placed in the oven. there was communication to the receiving team member that an allergen pizza was coming afterwards, my other kid and my pizza were started only after the 1st was placed in the oven. after the gluten free pizza came out of the oven, I noticed the cutting instrument was different than what was used for the other pizzas we ordered. Our experiences thus far is many people don't understand what Celiac disease is and how gluten can harm the body of those affected. It is more than just the ingredients consumed; cross contamination is the true problem. Seeing the team execute the procedure with care warmed my heart as I know it takes a lot of effort to create the process, then train to it and then to follow it. My appreciation to the team! We will definitely be back!”
Bubble Tea • $
“Got a mulberry green tea which is my favorite kinda of tea, The tapioca pearls were great texture and flavor. The atmosphere and interior design is really cute. The staff are very professional. Highly recommended.”
Tacos • $
“Don't let the simple menu fool you. Tacos, quesadillas, or torta with either al pastor, carnitas, pollo asada, suadero (brisket), broccolininu, or fried mushrooms. Tacos are delicious on fresh inhouse made tortillas with delicious toppings. Made my celiac wife very comfortable with her choice.”
Thai • $
“Kid’s used their raincheck for an occasion wisely. So glad Tin's House, Halal Thai Cuisine & Sushi has opened back. Besides our regular Pad See Ewe/Sticky Rice w/ Noodles and the Thai Dumplings we tried some new items from the menu and loved all of them. Crispy Chicken in appetizers was great. I requested a House Salad instead of the rice with the Pad Khing/Ginger Meat and I can have that EVERY SINGLE DAY….sooo good!!!! Also tried the Khao Pad/Fried Rice w/ beef this time and couldn't decide if it was better with beef or chicken, just as good. A new entrée we tried was the Pepper Steak/Prik Nuea w/ white rice, a hit as well. I was anxiously waiting for dessert as we had been going in winters and they do not have Sticky Rice w/ Fresh Mango during that time so finally got to try it and we are definitely having it every time we do as long as it's on the menu. Forgot to take it's pic as we were dying to try it so put up something that I found online, hence the bad resolution :) Overall experience was great as always. Fresh and great quality food…came out will full and highly satisfied stomachs Alhamdulillah!!! — eating dinner at Tin's House, Halal Thai Cuisine & Sushi.”
Bakery • $
“The best bakery items I’ve ever had. Always fresh and the quality is unsurpassed.”
Chicken Wings • $
“Chicken in the tenders, sandwiches, and wings is always juicy and tasty. Fries and cheese sticks are on point. Very nice gentlemen and clean establishment. Love this place!”
Coffee Shops • $
“Blue mind has creeped up to the top of my favorite coffee shops in Indianapolis! The pricing is reasonable, the vibes are immaculate, music is at a perfect volume, decor is on par, service is friendly and helpful and the lattes and burritos are out of this world! Their ube latte is to die for! I always order a quad shot, Ube latte with oatmilk (hot or Iced, both are great) and my fiancé the same plus the breakfast burritos! Highly recommend!”
Pizza • $
“en dehors d un accueil toujours chaleureux des pizzas excellente et un tarif plus qu abordable !”
Latin American • $$
“We had a lovely time this evening with a great bartender and staff. Loved the Down the Rabbit Hole drink and of course the empanadas. But it was the friendliness of the staff that was the highlight. Learned about a couple of drinks and the rim dip stand while talking to the bartender and the manager helped us with a future reservation. Both of them represented the restaurant very well. We are coming back with a group for a special dinner.”
Italian • $$
“Absolutely delicious! We definitely will be returning! Great service! Thank you so much for your service, Gregory!💕”
Chicken • $$
“While visiting our son in Indy, we ate here for the first time on May 9th. We had a party of 5. It was around 9:30 pm. We had a small wait of around 20 minutes. When we sat down , we had a small wait before our drink orders were taken. The manager walked by and she immediately noticed that we were waiting. She took our drink orders without being asked. We had a wonderful experience. The food was great ! The drinks were great. The service was great ! We’ll be back!”
Italian • $$$
“Oh my! This place is wonderful: the service, the wine recommendation, the food, it was all phenomenal! Great place for a date night or special occasion. We will be back.”
Sushi • $$
“Wife and I stopped in the Sushi Din, downtown Indy after a Pacer game and were blown away by the excellent customer service, nice atmosphere, and quality of food. We will definitely dine are this place again when we are in Indy.”
Tacos • $$
“Chelsea was great! We had a great time tonight. Great food / Great drinks!”
Pizza • $$
“Fantastic experience! Hostesses right off the bat, were so helpful in accommodating 2 more high chairs. Food was definitely delicious! Christopher, our server, was so attentive, outgoing and personable! He gave excellent suggestions and even better service! We were a large group, which isn't always easy. We will definitely go back!”
Cocktail Bar • $$
“We went to Magdalena at the end of happy hour and had great cocktails and an appetizer, the whitefish dip.
The bartender was great and attentive. The dip and crackers were perfection.
Staff were very kind and the atmosphere was chill, great music and vibe.
We will be back!”
Fine Dining • $$$
“Came here last night to celebrate my anniversary with my wife and we had a wonderful time, from the time we walked in to the time we left the staff was great, very courteous, even decorated our table for our anniversary so definitely will be coming back”
Gastropubs • $$
“The food and service at this restaurant is TOP NOTCH. THE BEST. Anyone from any culinary background will be able to appreciate the atmosphere and service provided by the professional staff here. The hostesses were not only polite, but overly hospitable. Our server Mike and the manger Brandon made the night extra spectacular. Glasses always full, Food always followed up upon. That is a rare service provided in this day and age. The specials are always fresh and delightful, and their mainstays are what keep us coming back. Great for a special occasion or a regular special night out. If you haven’t eaten here recently or ever, you are really missing out!”
Seafood • $$$$
“Amazing personal customer service. Food is excellent and staff is very accommodating. Highly recommend!”
Steak House • $$$$
“Amazing experience. 10/10. True professionals. Probably the best meal I’ve ever eaten.”
Sushi • $$
“Amazing place with great food and atmosphere!”
American • $$$
“Fantastic food and people! 5 out of 5 all around. Ryan’s food is fantastic and Dee is warm, friendly and very accommodative. Best kept secret in Indy! Highly recommend you find time to visit and experience this awesome small business.”
Vegan • $$
“We just ate there for the first time today. The guy who greeted us, I think his name was Cooper, was fantastic! He was very friendly and helpful during our entire visit. The food was delicious and we will definitely be back! Bonus points that parking is free on Sundays!”
Italian • $$
“Celebrated our son's birthday. Our daughter who is vegan was with us. They were very accommodating to her dietary restrictions. Holly our server was so helpful finding out any info we needed and assisting everyone. Thank you for a great dining experience.”
Seafood • $$$$
“A beautiful and amazing restaurant all around! My husband and I had our anniversary dinner last night, and the staff went above and beyond to make this one of the best dining experiences we ever had! All the food and drinks we had were beyond amazing! Thank you for making our night so memorable!”
Italian • $$
“Locals restaurant with large servings. We had the best shrimp fondue and lasagna. the chicken parm was great the next day. My only regret - I wanted to go back but it didn't open til 5pm so the timing didn't work. I want to figure out how to make that shrimp fondue at home!!”
Southern • $$
“Five stars – A truly exceptional birthday celebration! We finally had the chance to dine at Root & Bone for the very first time, and it was well worth the wait. I had been saving this visit for a special occasion—my partner Michael’s 65th birthday—and I’m so glad I did. Everything about the experience exceeded our expectations. The food was absolutely delicious—every dish bursting with flavor and clearly crafted with care. Watching the kitchen through the open window was a joy in itself. You could see the pride and attention each chef put into their work, and every plate that came out looked like a masterpiece. What truly elevated the evening, though, was the incredible service. Our server, Imani, was warm, attentive, and knowledgeable. She took time to understand our preferences, walked us through the menu in detail, and made thoughtful recommendations that hit the mark. Her presence tied everything together so gracefully and made us feel genuinely cared for. Michael was delighted from start to finish, and I could not have asked for a better way to mark this milestone. Root & Bone has officially become a new favorite, and we cannot wait to return. Thank you for such a memorable and joyful evening.”
Seafood • $$
“I loved the food and service. We had the Clobster cakes which were so fresh and delish. The greenery that looked liked decor was actually a delicious salad. We continued with the Firecracker pasta with salmon and lobster. So much meat. Everything was seasoned to perfection. I was quite impressed and will be back.”
Italian • $$
“We went to Iozzo’s last month for our anniversary dinner. It was a truly memorable experience. The food was fantastic. Nice outdoor patio with a lovely fountain ⛲️ Our server, Jason, was terrific and very attentive. Chris, the manager, repeatedly checked on us. Now one of our all-time favorite restaurants. We plan to get back in the coming months. William Whitton Shirley Broyles”
American • $$
“We went here after attending the Edgar Allan Poe speakeasy a block away. The food was wonderful! Good presentation and service, too! I highly recommend this restaurant.”
Steak House • $$$
“We had what may very well have been the most extraordinary dining experience in our 15+ years living in Indianapolis, thanks to the unmatched hospitality of Sean. He is, without question, the best server we have ever had. His attention to detail, warmth, and genuine care elevated an already phenomenal evening into something truly memorable. From the moment we sat down, everything was flawless. We began with oysters and the French onion soup. Do not skip the soup—it is a masterpiece in a bowl. The Chateaubriand arrived perfectly prepared, accompanied by impossibly good fries and glazed carrots that were simply next level. And just when we thought it could not get any better, the chocolate cake arrived. Rich, decadent, and absolutely unforgettable. Geraldine’s is a gem. But it was Sean who turned our night into something we will be talking about for years. We cannot wait to return, and we will be asking for Sean by name.”
Cocktail Bar • $$
“Thee spot on Mass Ave to hang! Best espresso martinis in town!”
Gastropubs • $$
“The food was outstanding and the beer was very good. Love this place!!”
Vegetarian • $$
“Best fish and chips we have ever had in Indiana!”
Bar & Grill • $$
“Ordered the Ale Supremo pizza and ended up having to wait about an hour until we got it. No biggie. It happens. The manager (Diane) threw in a large order of wings, refunded our money, AND gave us a $20 gift card. Now THAT'S customer service! The food was absolutely delicious, too. Needless to say, we're Ale Emporium customers for life. Thank you!”
Cocktail Bar • $$
“This is one of the coolest spots I found while visiting Indy. Top-top shelf cocktails, very hip, casual and comfortable vibe. All kinds of different eclectic seating throughout. Their spirits are no joke and I brought home the Barrel Reserve and the 4-year straight. The one bartender (sorry forgot your name) was mixing 4 cocktails at once. Very impressive. Friendly place, met a bunch of people and we all just vibed about life, love and stuff.”
American • $$$
“Had dinner on Monday for a private event. I’m still thinking about it days later. Best meal I’ve had in a while. The brisket was cooked so uniquely I’ve never had anything like it. 15/10. Service was excellent.”
Sandwich Shop • $$
“NEW NAME NEW ME!
Turchetti’s is now WILDFYRE TAP
Controversial opinion; the fries are better now tbh.
Super appreciate the actual QUALITY gluten free bun sub. The owners care about making their food accessible to many people, not just carnivores with an iron stomach. Fyre is open late, which gives us second and third shifters a beautiful and delicious option for food during /after our shifts. It’s also just great to be able to get a dab down the street and walk down here and be able to smash food without any sense of shame around the fact that I’m stoned af and about to literally inhale these fries.
The space is much bigger now, as the new owners have remodeled/removed several walls in the front of the shop to create additional seating. A nice high bar in front of a sunny window sounds like workspace heaven at 11am.
They plan to do tons of events, as the space is fricken huge. All around very excited for the future of this space and ftsq!
Also maybe I’m biased but the staff is just super sweet and helpful! Please pop in!”
Indian • $$
“We ate here last night and it was exceptional! We went with a native of India who has been eating here often because he loves the food. They have authentic and Americanized and American food options. There are MANY gluten-free options! In fact there are more Gluten-free options than most restaurants. We loved the mild and extra spicey options that we tried. The place was clean and nicely decorated. The staff was friendly. We really enjoyed the experience. I would highly recommend and we will be back!”
New American • $$$
“Food and service was excellent. Order the duck!!!”
Italian • $$
“Outstanding service. Phenomenal food! From the bread/appetizers to the meal and tiramisu dessert 👌🏻 We were absolutely amazed by with every bite. I can’t wait to go back.”
Italian • $$
“Iaria’s is incredible. The food is delicious and the service is first class all the way. Don’t miss it when you visit Indy.”
Bar • $$
“Cute speakeasy vibe in basement, great selection—especially of bourbons/whiskeys, bartender took a little while to acknowledge us, but made a great drink once he finally greeted us, great ambiance… worth a visit for a drink!”
Korean • $$
“wonderful experience friendly and fast service. super clean and so many options. a must! we went and it was all you can eat for 2 hours and the servers were very attentive with bringing the meat out”
American • $$$
“Lovely place. The sourcing of flavors where presented perfectly. The staff made us feel welcomed”
Sports Bar • $$
“Never heard of it until two weeks ago. Good atmosphere, great oldies music, deep purple etc. I would definitely go again. Plenty of room to be comfortable. Good parking and clean bathrooms. Very impressed.”
Sushi Bar • $$
“The food is superb at Modita!! Megan, head chef, is so dedicated to providing the best of everything for the patrons! 👍🏼”
Ethiopian • $$
“Amazing Ethiopian Restaurant in Indianapolis, Indiana. I especially recommend the Vegan plate!”
Italian • $$
“Great spot. Food was phenomenal and the service was excellent. We didn't realize how big the building was until I went to the bathroom. Definitely make reservations as it got real busy, real fast.”
American • $$
“The food is delicious. I love Charlestons. The gravy on the chicken fried chicken is absolutely delicious. Know, if you ask for extra gravy, they charge you. The Carrots and Mashed potatoes were delicious. I will continue to patronize Charleston's.”
American • $$
“My kids say they High Velocity has the best ice cream ever and they rate it 5 stars! The pretzels and beer cheese were also delicious! Great snack before the Indians game!”
Italian • $$$
“Young up and coming, Chef Mikaela is a culinary force to be reckoned with!”
Steak House • $$$$
“I just tried. They’re very spicy cocktail sauce, this is absolutely the best I’ve ever partaken, five stars all the way”
Mexican • $$
“Rae was a wonderful server and the tacos were delicious. We had a terrific family gathering and made some great memories.”
Steak House • $$
“Good food servers are friendly and attentive. Kitchen is slow. Took over an hour to get our food. I understand it takes a while some times but this has been the case the last 2 times I've been.”
Gastropubs • $$
“Normally I have no issues and the food is always amazing but today with my carry out order I feel differently. I had the district club and when I took a bite into it I was met with a piece of wood that stuck to the roof of my mouth. It appears the wooden spear was broken into the sandwich after taking a closer look. I would just be aware of this if your sandwich comes with one.”
Bar • $$
“Top 3 bars in the state of Indiana. A must go if you are visiting or live here”
American • $$$
“Excellent food, excellent service and Cam was an amazing bartender and server. Highly recommend!”
Japanese • $$
“Sakura has been one of our favorites for many years now. Just a wonderful place to enjoy sushi, sashimi, and hot entrees!”
American • $$$
“Very busy spot pre Indy Fever game. Upscale place with no dress code so you can have a wonderful eating experience in your Fever Stranger Things jersey and not feel “out of place”.”
Steak House • $$$$
“First time for my wife and myself, what a great experience!”
Indian • $$
“One of the most authentic and clean Indian food is served here. Love their indo Chinese which are not too much soy sauce. Great service too!”
Bar • $$
“Loved! Quick, fresh, tasty food, variety, chic decor, friendly, will be back. Unique.”
Haitian • $$
“Nan tout restaurant Haitian Nan indianapolis se yo ki bay pi bon sèvis Local la prop toilet yo prop mange yo bon”
Greek • $$
“phenomenal food and atmosphere. a true hidden gem in Indianapolis and a family owner enterprise. recommend whether you are visiting the circle city or you call Indianapolis home that you visit this place often.”
Sushi • $$
“My wife's and my daughter-in-law requested the Blue Sushi Sake Grill, when we asked her where she would like us to take her - with our son, granddaughter, and grandson - to celebrate her birthday last week, and our family enjoyed the experience thoroughly. When we arrived, we received a very friendly greeting from the hostess. Our food and drinks were delicious, well prepared, and attractively presented. My wife had asked, when she made our reservation, that a dessert with a candle be brought to our daughter-in-law to conclude our meal, and the restaurant not only did so, they kindly covered the cost of the treat. We appreciated most of all the outstanding service provided to us by Jannelyn, our server, who was cheerful, helpful, and attentive even though the restaurant was extremely busy and she was responsible for a number of tables, in addition to ours. Thank you!”
Southern • $$
“Firstly it was a great experience! It was my first time at Dick's after a 15hr flight from Honolulu to Indy. It was just what I needed, being bullied. The food was amazing! Ember was our server and she was beautifully charming.(Add me on Insta Ember, the kids miss you mamas😔😔) The ambiance was wonderful, even ended our meal caroling Jingle Bells with them on stage. Thank yall and happy holidays!🥰🥰🥰”
Latest Reviews
“this is quickly becoming a hot spot in the area. its a local business that has a variety of dishes not easily found elsewhere nearby.”
Family • $
“I have been a regular customer for some time. The food and the service is pretty good. I don’t think I’ll be eating there in the evening anymore. The young man that is the cashier has an I don’t care about doing the cashier job, I have had problems with him before, but called in a take-out order. When I came to pick it up it wasn’t where they usually put the takeouts. I waited about 5 minutes, nothing. So I went to the look to see if he was busy. One of the waiters told me he was doing grubhub and apologized to me. Come to find out my takeout and another persons take out were where no one could see them. The waiter sets mine up where I could see it. I don’t know how long it had been siting there. Disgusted I picked it up and put the cash on the register and left, my order was cold and soggy. My complaint is this individual doesn’t seem to give any priority to the customers. The grubhub person was not even around.”
Diner • $
“Don't judge a book by its cover because this small diner is HUGE with flavor..”
Jazz & Blues • $
“Bartenders and service staff are clever, funny, and fabulous. Food is delicious. Atmosphere is a releif in oppressive times like these and the music is wonderful. It's a nice escape from seeing neighbors taken by undercover ice officers, the tanking stock market, , insane grocery bills, schools ending history lessons, funding for research over and vaccines being a thing of the past - this is just a nice place to visit to remind us of when the world was sane and we had a govt that paid attention to the constitution.”
Bar • $
“I heard that they stop the karaoke? That was very fun, big mistake, stopping it. Travis is the one who ran it. He brought in a nice crowd. Loved the Saturday night karaoke. Sorry to see it, go, hope it comes back with Travis. He's very good at it.”
Gluten-Free • $$
“Having been a customer of Hollyhock Hill for over 30 years, I can easily say that the current ownership has turned it into the worst restaurant in Indianapolis. You can get better food, more of it and better service at Wheeler Mission or the worst Churches Chicken in the city. We will never, ever return.”
Sandwich Shop • $
“Jason is the man, he has been punctual and a great guy to speak with.”
Seafood • $$
“I loved the food and service. We had the Clobster cakes which were so fresh and delish. The greenery that looked liked decor was actually a delicious salad. We continued with the Firecracker pasta with salmon and lobster. So much meat. Everything was seasoned to perfection. I was quite impressed and will be back.”
Restaurant • $
“First time to go to Chicken Salad Chicks, and we loved it ! Pleasant ordering service and advice on the choices, and great lunch. We will definitely keep this restaurant on our go to list. A plus service, atmosphere and food!”
Buffet • $$
“On my way home saw the The Soul Food Shack sign. So I stopped in. Very clean professional looking establishment. A very friendly young lady came out to inquire how could she help. So very pleasant. I ordered the Smothered pork chops with collard greens and fried potatoes. Husband and I surely enjoyed this meal. Chops and greens were on point. Potatoes had a great flavor but just a little mushy. Whatever I was truly impressed.”
African • $$
“Food was amazing! The serving sizes of the food was large & plenty for the price. Fairly priced & reasonable. Worth the wait time!”
Bakery • $$
“Love the sunflower wholegrain bread - wonderful and healthy!”
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Seafood • $$
“Met there for dinner Sunday with family. Haven't been there since it's all been redecorated and I was really looking forward to it because I used to go there a lot before that. The service was perfect everybody was helpful and friendly but I got the fried shrimp and it seemed greasy and it came with rice and that seemed pretty greasy or oily. Didn't have flavor like I remember it before so I was a bit disappointed. Likely will go back it's not real close to where I am but I'd like to give it another try cuz I used to love that place.”
Steak House • $$$
“We visited Harry & Izzy's north side for our anniversary. It was our first time dining at Harry & Izzy's and it was a great experience! Our server Jasmine was so kind and made sure that we had everything we needed. She came to check and make sure everything was so good! We would definitely go back!”
Steak House • $$
“Nice time. All 4 enjoyed meals. Went to the restaurant before Colts game. We got in and out on timely basis. I had soup and club sandwich. Very testy. Two had the chicken biscuit and the potatoes. Last person had the hamburger. All pleased with meal. Service was very good. Will return.”
Steak House • $$$
“Been here a few times and this wasn't a great experience at all. I personally asked for a few things that we didn't receive, service was very dry and bland and our server was missing in action. The food was good but the service isn't as good as it used to be”
Diner • $
“Absolutely love the pumpkin pancakes so much, that I get them every visit! And summer the lemon blueberry. We ask for Layla every time, she knows what we drink and brings them before we ever ask. She jokes with my husband which he loves. She's funny, super sweet and such a great waitress. We've been coming here for a few months now, after leaving another pancake place, because of the food and service here. We bring all of out out of town guests here and upon a return visit this is where they want to come. Layla makes each visit the best part of our day!”
Fine Dining • $$$$
“Wonderful food and great service. Dining room was extremely cold. We had to bring dessert home because we couldn’t take the cold anymore.”
Chinese • $$
“It's great place to eat. It's relaxing and a fun place at the same time. We usually have 4 people at our table and there is never any problem with anyone's order. It's wonderful.”
Diner • $
“Stopped in this morning to celebrate Father's Day with my husband. We enjoyed our breakfast. The grits were the best I've had in years. Sarah (our waitress) was amazing. She gave great suggestions and was so sweet. We will be coming back soon with our children.”
American • $
“My wife and I had breakfast at the Southport restaurant this morning and received amazing service and kindness from your waiter; a young man... Eliyahot Yahsha. He helped to make our day a pleasant one indeed!. The next time we visit this restaurant, we are going to seek him out for serving us. Thank you Eliyahot!”
American • $$
“My son’s birthday was last night. He has had a dave and busters card for over 5 years that he has steadily built to over 50,000 points. Last night he lost it within 10m Of us being there. I had just loaded it with money. He was looking all over and so distraught. Our waitress- Angela noticed this and tried to help. As we all combed the place - she went to her manager (andre) and told him about the situation while we were looking. Within 30 minutes he had a new card (they used my credit card to track the point card number down) and all of it was moved to a new card. I just want to say thanks to our waitress who is such a caring person. We appreciated you took the time to help us and treated us like it mattered to you. And also to the manager. Thank you Angela & Andre so much! My 15yo won’t forget that gesture of kindness! 🙏🏼”
Southern • $$
“Had the best experience thanks to our waitress Whitney! I’ve never experienced such great service! She was so genuine, kind and funny. She literally mad the meal and experience one of the best I’ve had in a while. If there’s an employee of the month, Whitney deserves it!!”
Middle Eastern • $
“A wonderful restaurant with a distinctive flavor. I always go to this restaurant.”
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Indian • $$
“We have eaten here twice and the food is consistently delicious. First time we at in the restaurant, and the second time carry out. We will absolutely be back. So delicious. Staff is kind and gives recommendations if you can’t decide what you want. Yummmmm!!”
Steak House • $$$
“Seriously you to try a Brazilian steakhouse if you've never tried it's a experience great service good food wine selection phenomenal went with a group of 10 for my birthday they completely surpassed my expectations food was well seasoned the staff was very accommodating I had a wonderful time for my first Brazilian steakhouse after this experience I will be a regular costumer excellent experience”
Chicken Wings • $
“Had a wonderful first time experience Friday 2/7. Was welcomed with the door opened and seated quickly. Our server Sydney was more than knowledgeable of the menu and quite frankly, on of the best servers I’ve ever had. Started off with cocktails. Food was unique and delicious. Group of 4 and we had pork belly bites, eggplant and goat cheese dip, dragon wings, salads, pizza and smash burger. (Most items are meant to be shared).”
Korean • $$
“wonderful experience friendly and fast service. super clean and so many options. a must! we went and it was all you can eat for 2 hours and the servers were very attentive with bringing the meat out”
Tacos • $
“This place has the BEST tamales and tacos. Huge selection of authentic street tacos. I also recommend the churros. Fantastic food, great and friendly service, clean restaurant - HIGHLY recommend. I don’t think the word is out about this place yet - tell your friends!”
Cafe • $
“Delicious food that happens to be gluten free and allergy friendly! Highly recommend!”
Chicken Shop • $
“Chicken was fire!
Crunchy bites of salivating goodness. As I bit down on this crunchy goodness, every bite reverberated thru my head like a xylophone playing in the base of my skull..
Each tender morsel coated in this spicy and sweet mesmerizing sauce alived my taste buds and drool began flowing as if I were a polar bear eating and knawing its prey.
Each piece of this delicious fried morsel just got better and better, a bit more heat from each bite. Shuffling back and forth from the spicy garlic to the honey was a fantastic combination.
Two half orders gone in the blink of an eye, and all that was left were little nibbles of the crunchy goodness, bones, and a pile of napkins and wipes(provided). Sauce was everywhere like a scene from Dexter.
Awesome place for some of the best Korean style fired chicken I've had.
Come and take a look, order up, and sit in the windows to watch the caravan of cars picking up to go orders and just take a moment to realize what gift was just placed before you whole you enjoy it.”
Coffee Shops • $
“It took us a little while to finally make it here, but it was worth the wait. Espresso is fantastic and served with a glass of sparkling water as it should. Service was friendly and quick. We'll be returning for sure!”
“This place is amazing! The customer service alone was outstanding. Sara and Rachel made us feel so special! I finished my plate and before I could even set it down at the edge of the table Rachel was there to pick it up. Sara was at our table so often to make sure we were taken care of that it felt like we were the only customers dining. Fogo de Chao do not lose these amazing young women!!”