50 Best American Restaurants in Indianapolis

“Great location and the food is excellent!😊“

“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.“

“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.“

“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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟“

“Favorite place to eat for a causal dinner, celebrations, special event and a night out!“

“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“

“We went for my husband's birthday. He had the ribeye, which was ok alone. It was great with the chumicurri topping. I had the glazed pork chops, and they were delightful!

Great atmosphere and music! However, parking is limited.“

“Great food and drinks. Very hospitable service and environment.“

“Lindsey was great! Made dinner recommendations which we loved!“

“had an amazing experience tonight at the rusty bucket. the meatloaf with mashed potatoes and green beans were incredible. the bartender katherine was very friendly and very attentive. Will definitely be back“

“My husband and I are traveling from out of state and we're looking for a good burger. Holy Cow the burgers here were 10/10 good! So much so we were sad to eat it gone! Friendly staff and great hospitality.“

“Lovely place. The sourcing of flavors where presented perfectly. The staff made us feel welcomed“

“Good food check it out! I like the Steak tips“

“Actually picked up an order to go here on a trip somewhere and we're very impressed by everything.

Strawberry Blues Salad was so perfectly fresh and delicious! Came with strawberries and cantaloupe and I would not have expected this ever having cantaloupe in a salad and actually liking it! There was some goat cheese in the salad went so well with everything else going on.
Very big portion size on this as well which I am very grateful for.

For the sandwich, we actually picked the grill the tenderloin instead of the fried one to save some calories and it was a very good decision. People say that the sandwich can be a bit dry but this was actually lovely. We made a proper sandwich out of it with some lettuce and onion and some pickles as well and this was quite a flavorful one.

10/10 recommend! Because I strong as you had a really nice aesthetic Vibe and he would have loved to actually stay there and eat.“

“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!“

“Went for lunch, the vegetarian quiche was amazing and the dessert was out of this world! Such a cute little place and wonderful service!“

“Stayed at the hotel all weekend for the NATO Tournament and got the chance to eat here each night, Jamie was a excellent server and was quick and had the best memory I’ve seen in years she knew what we wanted before we even walked into the door!“

“Consistent and comfortable!“

“Such a great time the girls and I had for our girl trip! The food was delicious staff were all friendly and very warm welcoming! To learn the history on the slippery noodle inn tour was one of our favorite parts! So much to unpack and learn about the building and back history our tour guide was an absolute pleasure and awesome guy! 10/10 recommend can’t wait to return!“

“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.“

“Magnifica vista ☺️y la atención es A-1“

“A colleague and I were looking for a nice place to take a customer out for dinner, after a trade show. St Elmo's was booked (naturally), so we tried Harry and Izzy's. Little did we know, they're the sister restaurant to St. Elmo's. The experience was amazing, my colleague and I highly recommend it...“

“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!“

“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.“

“Family run place, good food, generous portions and not super expensive. I eat here at least once a week usually, never had a bad meal here and the staff, employees and owners are super friendly and nice. It's one of those locally owned neighborhood joints where everybody pretty much knows everybody and you're bound to run into one of your friends there when you go.“

“The staff here was super attentive. The food was good, but not really a wow factor. The restaurant was clean and the hostess kept up with the dirty tables expeditiously, promptly, and efficiently.

… BUT BABY! Phyllis! This lady was bartending and took the best care of us in the dining room. The server they sat us with was overwhelmed and Phyllis gave us excellent service. Y’all come see her and get you a piece of this salad bar!“

“Amazing food. Amazing owner. Food IS fresh! It is absolutely amazing. The freshness of herbs in the crepes is there. It has been 1.5 year since I have been back. Owner remembered us. I said it before and I’ll say it again. May you and your business prosper. This is an 5/5 amazing place for food and service.

Kid-friendliness: Brought my kid in no problem. Welcomed with a smile“

“We love this little neighborhood place!“

“Fire food for a low price“

“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.“

“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.“

“Nice atmosphere and family friendly with good music“

“I can’t say anything bad about this place! I have been searching for that Louisiana taste everywhere and THIS PLACE IS IT! The seasoning is perfect, their ingredients they use are all fresh and the vegetables on my po boy tasted like they were from a home grown garden!, the fish is fried perfect, the chef and family working in the store are courteous and helpful! I will absolutely be back! Definitely looking forward to a Sunday! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!“

“Beautiful experience last night here for our wedding anniversary. Staff was so friendly and accommodating. I had the chef’s tasting menu which was amazing. Thank you all for a fun night and amazing food! We will be back!“

“Just a nice place and good service“

“Excellent food, excellent service and Cam was an amazing bartender and server. Highly recommend!“

“food was yummy, not over priced . friendly atmosphere. fast service“

“Always a never disappoints 30+ years met the owners daughter this evening when my and I had lunch! Very respectful , knowledgeable , inviting working behind the bar.“

“Never disappoints! You can tell a great restaurant by its coffee. Their coffee is always strong and robust.“

“Hands down the best food in Johnson County with the best staff and more than affordable prices. We are regulars every weekend.“

“I just enjoy their food. Good taste, ample portions, great onion rings. Just great food.“

“Stopping at Sullivan’s hardware and guarding shop. It’s a great experience and a great place to be.“

“I really liked my chicken sandwich and fries. The Strawberry lemonade was good too. It came out hot and quickly. I will be back!“

“I’m going to be as fair and as honest as possible with this review. I’ve heard from multiple people to try this place because of the stew, so I did today for the first time. 1 stew topped cheeseburger and 1 stew topped Tenderloin and my bill was $32.09. No sides, no drinks, and no bread supplied with the tenderloin. Just meat in a pizza box and a container of stew. Now, with that being said, the tenderloin was very good, the stew was very good, and the burger was nothing special. But when I carry out a tenderloin, a burger, and a small container of stew, for my money, there is better out there. I’m not trashing the business at all. Their food is pretty good, but I can’t justify spending 32$ on 2 sandwiches. If I had a recommendation to offer, it would be a little more bang for your buck. For example, an 8oz steak, 2 sides, salad and drink at Texas Roadhouse is $14.99…a tenderloin with stew on it with no bun, no sides, no drink and no fixings at your establishment is more. If I come back again in the future, I’ll probably just stick to your namesake.“

“good service Robert corrected our issues couldn't be happier“

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This was our first time here. Called ahead to reserve a table for 10 on the weekend and they were able to accommodate us with no problems. Service was great! Atmosphere was excellent and the food was simply delicious. Ordered the Gemelli Pasta and Steak Fries and they were simply outstanding! Our table had a bunch of fun throughout dinner and we all enjoyed it. It was everyone’s first time. We will definitely come back for another evening in town.“

“all food has been good.!!!“

“Ordered white chocolate mandarin orange cupcakes for a party. They were amazing. Everyone loved them! Thanks Jennifer Susie“

“Best chicken on southside hands down , only place I know for sure the chicken will be amazing and fresh every single time . Don’t miss out , go get some ??????????

Kid-friendliness: Very Kid friendly has a whole kids meal that my kids love“

“I always forget to take pics of my food because as soon as it hits the table I inhale it. The Fall menu has a Burrata Salad on it that makes me drool.
I had the seafood bake and after the salad, I could only eat half, but it was SO good. We've had the pizza, and the fries. My husband had the Shrimp Sampler and said it was good too!
We love the atmosphere and the staff!“