50 Best American Restaurants in Indianapolis

“The best fine dining restaurant in Indianapolis. Quality, innovation and great taste. Chef Melvin is inspired and attentive to detail. Alex Williams is an extraordinary Server and guide. Sui generis! Mariane and I are looking forward to another great evening this Thursday. JRBUKER“

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

“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!“

“Great location, great specials, and the service was on point! Thanks Jailyn for making sure everyone was taken care of!“

“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“

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

“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.“

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

“Nice souvenir shop. Very nice lady working there. The shop is in a giant building with a Hyatt Regency, bank, restaurants, and offices. Not sure if it was because it was a Sunday afternoon but the building felt like a dead mall. Surprisingly though, this souvenir shop was packed with people. They have a good selection of Indiana souvenirs at reasonable prices.“

“The server, Nancy, was the BEST! She is so fun and knowledgeable. food was a great deal at happy hour. tasty“

“Best bar and restaurant in central Indiana! If you haven’t been there in all the years it’s been open it’s time to go in and enjoy. Great place and great employees!!“

“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.“

“An impromptu date night with jazz. My husband & I decided to find a venue with food since our fav downtown only serves snacks. We were blessed because not only was a New Orleans brass band playing but we had an amazing three course meal with a perfect seat at the end of the bar. The food was divine. We will definitely be back!!“

“We found a new great restaurant! Great service. Friendly people. Wonderful food. Fried green tomatoes were to die for!“

“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!“

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

“Great location and the food is excellent!😊“

“In on a work trip from Alabama, and this was by far the best meal we had. One of the best I have ever had. Violet was amazing and so attentive. We shared the Alfredo fries, and I had the fillet and cheesecake for desert. The atmosphere was amazing. She even gave us a tour of the building.“

“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!“

“food was definitely delicious!“

“The food was fantastic, particularly the Cajun chicken and shrimp pasta and the Hoosier tenderloin. I highly recommend both.
The only reason I knocked a star was the flavor and quality of their espresso martini. Highly recommend avoiding that but coming for anything else!“

“Just ate at Twin Peaks - Indy for the first time, food was great, atmosphere was great, service was great. Gabrielle was the best waitress I’ve ever had!!“

“Ate here Saturday and it was amazing. The wait staff were awesome. We started out with their signature onion rings. Soooo Good and crispy !!three of our group had the tenderloin and it was phenomenal. Tender crispy. Yummy. Two of our group got the beef and noodles and they were amazing and flavorful. I had the sunrise burger!! So good and juicy. We had a group of 8 and they were able to accommodate us. It’s very retro it’s like a step back in time“

“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.“

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

“Amazing ingredients, wonderful portions, great variety and old faithful OR seasonal options— everything I’ve tried is delicious. I recommend the Mother Earth bowl or ginger miso crunch salad for something lighter… or the Mediterranean bowl for a flavor punch. The ambience is casual and clean and welcoming“

“I was driving through Cumberland on HWY 40 and drove past a sign that read SEROS Family Dining - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner…… I came back the very next day to find out if this place was what I thought it was? Indeed it was, the entire place reminded me of diners back home in Brooklyn and Queens, NY. The breakfast was amazing , I had the grilled pork chops and eggs, my wife had the Capri Scrambler. The portions of food are HUGE! Let me tell you , we will be back, can’t wait to try the dinner menu!!! I highly recommend. I’m a little less homesick…..“

“we went to the location in Indy on 82nd street and it was amazing, we went twice during our vacation. Super friendly staff and they were great with my son. food was incredible!“

“Please go check out this awesome cafe! To say their customer service is amazing, is not high enough praise! They even remembered is from last year.

Check them out and say hello. Crepes and chai with lavender are also a must try. Thank you for all you do!!“

“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.“

“Good breakfast and Peruvian food. Can’t wait to try the Mexican dishes - yum!“

“The service is impeccable. You know that you’re going to get consistency EVERY time! He’s done catering for me multiple times and every time he’s delivered! Good food and good service! 10/10“

“The food was incredible. A few buddies and I were looking for somewhere to go for dinner and stumbled upon this gem. Really nice homely looking place. The server was very attentive, even asked if we needed more queso for our nachos which I've NEVER experienced anywhere before. We got steak nachos and pretzel bites for the table you could tell everything was made from scratch in house. The queso, quac, sour cream, and cheddar cheese dip were impeccable. I got the brisket burger and it's legitimately one of the best burgers I've ever had. My friends got the chili cheeseburger and pulled pork burger and were just as astonished with the quality as I was. Everything was very well done and at a very reasonable price.

The only critique I have is that I wish the sweet potato fries came salted, but I salted them with the salt at the table. So it's really just a nitpick. This place is awesome and we will definitely be coming back!“

“Madison was fab!! She is soo personable and knowledgable!!! Food was delicious!! I highly recommend her and this restaurant!!!“

“I took a work group of 6 for dinner and everything was excellent. They did run about 20 minutes past our reservation time to seat us but once we were accommodated the service, recommendations, cocktails and food were all exceptional. We will back if ever in the area again.“

“Always love love love Season ‘s 52!! Loyal fans since first visiting Seasons 52 in about 2006 in Orlando during a conference. We were so impressed with the fresh seasonal menu and flatbreads and shot cup desserts!! Those are the reason we continue to love Season's 52!! We have had decades of family and friend lovely dinners there. We always know it will be a GREAT EXPERIENCE!“

“service - 10/10 Food - 13/10“

“Nice atmosphere and family friendly with good music“

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

“One of my all-time favorite restaurants! Anytime we’re in Indy, this is a must-visit for us. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is welcoming, the service is friendly and attentive, and the food is consistently amazing. Every dish is packed with flavor and made with so much care—you can truly taste the quality. This place never disappoints and always feels like a special experience. If you’re in Indy and looking for a spot you can count on every single time, I can’t recommend this one enough!“

“Good food, great service!“

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

“Gabe our server was awesome! Very attentive, but not to intrusive. Food was awesome, we got the cheese and pepperoni filled breadsticks and the garlic parm fries for appetizers and they were delicious. For the entrees we got the salmon with the lemon pepper rub, very unique but super tasty!“

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

“We had a party over the weekend and I’m still getting texts from friends about who catered. Our friends and family are raving about the sandwiches, charcuterie, and dip. Everyone is craving Turf Kitchen now. I highly recommend. Everything was not only delicious but well organized and came with everything we needed to serve. The absolute best!“

“This was our second visit to Yard House, and we still really enjoy the atmosphere, especially before a game. We started with the nachos, which were good, and also ordered chicken. Service was a little slower this time, but we weren't in a hurry, so that wasn't a big deal. Oddly, our chicken came out before our nachos. When we mentioned it to our server, she said the nachos take longer 😬...not quite sure about that one! My husband had a coffee-based beer that he thought was incredibly delicious. I ordered the salted watermelon margarita, which I loved on our last visit, but unfortunately it wasn't nearly as good this time. I'm not sure if the bartenders and staff were simply overwhelmed with the pre-game crowd, but overall this visit wasn't quite as good as our first. That being said, we'll definitely visit again. It's a great atmosphere and a super convenient location for games. Every restaurant can have an off day, so hopefully next time will be back to the experience we had on our first.“

“Burgers are good but you forgot my fries 😡“

“all food has been good.!!!“

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

“We love this little neighborhood place!“