We had a party of 6 and we were seated immediately. We were celebrating Valentine’s Day so it was getting very busy. We did have a reservation. Our waitress, which was Margaret Ransberger was phenomenal. She was very attentive to all of our needs. Going forward, we will request Margaret and we will be returning soon. The food is amazing. Loved everything about it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mashed Potatoes, Chicken Tenderloins, Green Beans and Mashed Potatoes, House Salad
April Stinson
Very good chicken and sides. Great service
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Indiana Fried Chicken Dinner
Alejandra
Service was so slow. We were a big party but the wait between courses felt like it stretched on. I think our waitress had too many tables.
Gladys
I invited coworkers from Ohio, Michigan and South Carolina and they were so impressed and loved the environment and food that they are asking when will we be going back. So you will see us soon!!!
Marguerite Heidi
We've been here many times over the years and the food has always been great. Everyone is always very friendly and polite. Tonight our server was Margret, she's amazing and another lady with dark hair in a ponytail wearing dark framed glasses was helping out wherever she could. I appreciated seeing great teamwork and nothing but genuine smiles on their faces. 💯
Leeann
The food was excellent and Bryce served us well. Family-style dining. Drinks should be part of the meal price in my opinion. Everyone was very helpful. The food came in acceptable intervals. Pricey but you won't leave hungry!
M Hamilton
I’ve been coming here for years. It used to be so much better in terms of service and even overall food quality. I’m disappointed and don’t plan on coming back, which is a shame because I’ve always loved its
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Dionne
This is the first time me and my family had thanksgiving at a restaurant!! We weee all impressed with the customer service , food portions and the taste of the meal! Definitely will be going back to try the regular menu.
Kathy
The first thing our server said to us is that he can't wait until his shift is over—it was 5:30pm. Then, apparently, Hollyhock Hill only serves turkey on Thanksgiving Day. They should have made that known when we made the reservation. We were all looking forward to chicken and macaroni and cheese. Food was good, dirty martini was awful, price was too high and I wish the server had gone home at 5pm that day.
Bernie
⭐️ 1 Star — Deeply Disappointed After Decades of Loyalty Hollyhock Hill has been a beloved part of my life for decades—I've celebrated graduations, baby showers, rehearsal dinners, and even my 50th birthday here. I've always described it as charming, consistent, and special. Unfortunately, the Hollyhock Hill I loved is no longer the experience we had. From the moment we arrived, the decline was obvious. The chairs were peeling, the Christmas décor looked like mismatched clearance items, and the ambiance felt nothing like the warm, historic home it used to be. Service was equally disappointing. Our server had never heard of a cosmopolitan, didn't card anyone at the table, and repeatedly had to return from the bar to tell us they were out of multiple wines. When a Pinot Grigio finally arrived, it was in a completely different glass than the Riesling served earlier, followed by an awkward explanation about the glass size. The food presentation—once a highlight—was unrecognizable. Hollyhock Hill used to serve a beautiful relish tray, tomato juice or soup, signature salad dressing, and a thoughtful assortment of vegetables. None of that was offered. Instead, mismatched dishes, undressed salad, and biscuits that tasted like fast food were served together. The main meal was just average at best, and dessert with squeeze-bottle syrups made it feel like a casual diner, not a 100-year-old Indianapolis institution. Our bill was over $300, and even my husband—experiencing it for the first time—said it was nowhere near worth that price. Sadly, he was right. I never imagined I'd leave Hollyhock Hill saying this, but the tradition and quality that made this restaurant iconic have vanished. I hope they can find their way back, but right now, it's simply not the Hollyhock Hill so many of us grew up loving.
We've been to Hollyhock Hill several times in the past years. Twenty five years ago the service was excellent and the food was delicious. Now in present day the service is sub par with our party of six waiting over an hour for the food to be served. The restaurant is run down ; the foundation looks like it is sinking; and the chairs are uncomfortable to sit in for any length of time. The menu was minimized and very confusing (waiter did not explain it properly). There used to be steak medallions that were wonderful but they were not on the menu any longer. The veggies were hot and good but nothing special. Our waiter brought out 6 chicken tenders(6” long) for 4 people to share. Seemed a bit skimpy. Price was approx. $38+22(just for food) for 1 1/2 pc. tender and veggies for two people. Also, our waiter gave us someone else's credit card and had to go look for our card. We expected much better service/food for the amount we paid. This has been a place of tradition for our family. So sad to see it going downhill. Please renovate and address the food/service items. Thank you.
Jan
Will not go back. Hollyhock Hill has gone the way of Ayres Tea Room. Nothing at all as I remember. Not even tablecloths like eating in a school cafeteria. Expensive also. $38 for 2-3 pieces of chicken. $22.00 just for fixings if you wanted to share. Find someone special this one is no longer that place.
Jane
There was a very low noise level on a Sunday at five thirty. We've gone here for years. We had a party of eleven and everything was handled very smoothly. Great server! The chicken is as delicious as ever. It is amazing that a restaurant where I dined with my parents as a child is still as wonderful as it was back then. I'm in my 70s.
Tim Mc
Ordered legs and breast. The legs were thin, scrawny and had very little meat. The breast was very small and bent almost in half. Upon first sight I thought it was a thigh. Very, very disappointed. The last time I had HOLLYHOCK chicken, the legs were plump, juicy and meaty and at least twice the size of this order. The breast were more than twice the size. I spent over $28 for 5 legs and one breast. PATHETIC
We had a party of 6 and we were seated immediately. We were celebrating Valentine’s Day so it was getting very busy. We did have a reservation. Our waitress, which was Margaret Ransberger was phenomenal. She was very attentive to all of our needs. Going forward, we will request Margaret and we will be returning soon. The food is amazing. Loved everything about it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mashed Potatoes, Chicken Tenderloins, Green Beans and Mashed Potatoes, House Salad
Very good chicken and sides. Great service
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Indiana Fried Chicken Dinner
Service was so slow. We were a big party but the wait between courses felt like it stretched on. I think our waitress had too many tables.
I invited coworkers from Ohio, Michigan and South Carolina and they were so impressed and loved the environment and food that they are asking when will we be going back. So you will see us soon!!!
We've been here many times over the years and the food has always been great. Everyone is always very friendly and polite. Tonight our server was Margret, she's amazing and another lady with dark hair in a ponytail wearing dark framed glasses was helping out wherever she could. I appreciated seeing great teamwork and nothing but genuine smiles on their faces. 💯
The food was excellent and Bryce served us well. Family-style dining. Drinks should be part of the meal price in my opinion. Everyone was very helpful. The food came in acceptable intervals. Pricey but you won't leave hungry!
I’ve been coming here for years. It used to be so much better in terms of service and even overall food quality. I’m disappointed and don’t plan on coming back, which is a shame because I’ve always loved its
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
This is the first time me and my family had thanksgiving at a restaurant!! We weee all impressed with the customer service , food portions and the taste of the meal! Definitely will be going back to try the regular menu.
The first thing our server said to us is that he can't wait until his shift is over—it was 5:30pm. Then, apparently, Hollyhock Hill only serves turkey on Thanksgiving Day. They should have made that known when we made the reservation. We were all looking forward to chicken and macaroni and cheese. Food was good, dirty martini was awful, price was too high and I wish the server had gone home at 5pm that day.
⭐️ 1 Star — Deeply Disappointed After Decades of Loyalty Hollyhock Hill has been a beloved part of my life for decades—I've celebrated graduations, baby showers, rehearsal dinners, and even my 50th birthday here. I've always described it as charming, consistent, and special. Unfortunately, the Hollyhock Hill I loved is no longer the experience we had. From the moment we arrived, the decline was obvious. The chairs were peeling, the Christmas décor looked like mismatched clearance items, and the ambiance felt nothing like the warm, historic home it used to be. Service was equally disappointing. Our server had never heard of a cosmopolitan, didn't card anyone at the table, and repeatedly had to return from the bar to tell us they were out of multiple wines. When a Pinot Grigio finally arrived, it was in a completely different glass than the Riesling served earlier, followed by an awkward explanation about the glass size. The food presentation—once a highlight—was unrecognizable. Hollyhock Hill used to serve a beautiful relish tray, tomato juice or soup, signature salad dressing, and a thoughtful assortment of vegetables. None of that was offered. Instead, mismatched dishes, undressed salad, and biscuits that tasted like fast food were served together. The main meal was just average at best, and dessert with squeeze-bottle syrups made it feel like a casual diner, not a 100-year-old Indianapolis institution. Our bill was over $300, and even my husband—experiencing it for the first time—said it was nowhere near worth that price. Sadly, he was right. I never imagined I'd leave Hollyhock Hill saying this, but the tradition and quality that made this restaurant iconic have vanished. I hope they can find their way back, but right now, it's simply not the Hollyhock Hill so many of us grew up loving.
Restaurantji Recommends
Good classic food and great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Entree - Indiana Fried Chicken
We've been to Hollyhock Hill several times in the past years. Twenty five years ago the service was excellent and the food was delicious. Now in present day the service is sub par with our party of six waiting over an hour for the food to be served. The restaurant is run down ; the foundation looks like it is sinking; and the chairs are uncomfortable to sit in for any length of time. The menu was minimized and very confusing (waiter did not explain it properly). There used to be steak medallions that were wonderful but they were not on the menu any longer. The veggies were hot and good but nothing special. Our waiter brought out 6 chicken tenders(6” long) for 4 people to share. Seemed a bit skimpy. Price was approx. $38+22(just for food) for 1 1/2 pc. tender and veggies for two people. Also, our waiter gave us someone else's credit card and had to go look for our card. We expected much better service/food for the amount we paid. This has been a place of tradition for our family. So sad to see it going downhill. Please renovate and address the food/service items. Thank you.
Will not go back. Hollyhock Hill has gone the way of Ayres Tea Room. Nothing at all as I remember. Not even tablecloths like eating in a school cafeteria. Expensive also. $38 for 2-3 pieces of chicken. $22.00 just for fixings if you wanted to share. Find someone special this one is no longer that place.
There was a very low noise level on a Sunday at five thirty. We've gone here for years. We had a party of eleven and everything was handled very smoothly. Great server! The chicken is as delicious as ever. It is amazing that a restaurant where I dined with my parents as a child is still as wonderful as it was back then. I'm in my 70s.
Ordered legs and breast. The legs were thin, scrawny and had very little meat. The breast was very small and bent almost in half. Upon first sight I thought it was a thigh. Very, very disappointed. The last time I had HOLLYHOCK chicken, the legs were plump, juicy and meaty and at least twice the size of this order. The breast were more than twice the size. I spent over $28 for 5 legs and one breast. PATHETIC
Food: 2
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