50 Best American Restaurants near Southport

“This was our first time visiting and it did NOT disappoint! The pizzawas the best pizza we've had in years. The deep dish crust was magnificent! We ordered a chicken and cheese deep dish pizza and chose to have marinara sauce versus their chunky tomato. It was so delicious! We ordered a buffalo chicken quesadilla for our appetizer and it too was delicious. Our waiter informed us that they did not cut the quesadilla correctly so they were making us a new one to take home. Mind you, this is our first visit So we had no clue how it should have been cut.. Needless to saywe appreciated the honesty and the extra mile he went to serve us. (I think his name was Austin and I feel bad because I did not confirm before leaving) Their sweet tea was so good I asked for a cup to go. Normally I only get water when I go out but i'm thankful I chose differently this time. It's a little pricey but seriously worth it! We live about 23 miles away from here but are excited about coming back soon! So worth the drive and money!!“

“What a lucky find! We were looking for seafood after a Good Friday service and googled nearby restaurants. Our Table showed up and we gave it a try. Will absolutely return. Everything was perfect. We both had salmon and it was fresh and an amazing blend of flavors….. I paired it with a recommended wine and it was spot on. Try this restaurant. You will be impressed!“

“Just a regular diner with delicious but affordable food and drinks. I love the san fran benedict, it's got the tomato and avocado to pair with the hollandiase. Bonnie was real sweet, took good care of us, and our food came out super fast!“

“We LOVE Vida❤️! The food was phenomenal, the service was fantastic (shoutout to Miss Shanna!), and it has an atmosphere of elegance. The personalized touches throughout our visit, such as calling us by name right off the bat, wine samples when we couldn't decide which to get, and an Amuse-bouche from the chef that was beyond words made it spectacular. I highly recommend making the trip to Vida!“

“Amazing cocktails and mocktails. Sad at how much I like this place bc I hate leaving my home but will definitely make the trip downtown for this place. The staff was so kind and helpful and I really liked the vibe. The food was delicious and I can’t wait to try more items. We have two appetizers. They were amazing!“

“My husband and I had reservations at 6:30 on a Saturday for my birthday. We had never been before this was our first time. I have to say the food was delicious. I had the lobster risotto with filet medallions, and my husband had a New York strip with the delicious potato and honey cumin glaze carrots. The bread is delicious but the dipping oil not so much! The bread needs some whipped butter or some good olive oil. That oil is a little spicy. The Stonecreek martini was delicious and my husband had a couple beers. The entrance is a bit confusing, especially when it’s dark out. The entrance is at the back of the building and it is not very well lit. Just a heads up. The only complaint that I have is one of the kitchen staff members drug a trashcan through the middle of the dining area to empty it and then brought it back through.“

“Food was great. Fried chicken was perfect flavor and crispiness.I also had mashed potatoes with horseradish which I really enjoyed too. Kale salad was fresh.Service was en Pointe: Corey, Tristan and Chase behind the bar took great care of me while watching NCAA tourney.Definitely will be back to try more on my next trip to Indy.“

“First time eating here, from the outside it looks deceiving, and the parking lot is full. When you go in, their is plenty of seating available. You seat yourself when you go in, and they come to your table. The waitress did a perfect job serving us from start to finish. The food was very good, they have alot to choose from on the menu. I ordered the western BBQ. sandwich, it was delicious! I definitely will return to try other meals.“

“Great food, service could be better for the price. The dishes available are often quite interesting and have always been prepared very skillfully. I have only ever eaten seated outdoors (3x), so I can't comment much on the atmosphere, but I do know that they have live music which from what I could hear where I've been seated was not bad and seems like a nice touch. I expect a higher competency in service at their price point which I would describe as at the bottom edge of high end.“

“This is our favorite "where do you wanna eat Dear? I don't know, you?" place! Christina G was our server tonight! Great service as usual and fun! Food and atmosphere are great here. The smell of bourbon and craft beers remind me of a Tennessee restaurant/distillery experience!“

“I grew up next to a legit deli and this definitely is that and then some! Excellent food and drinks. It's certainly more of a restaurant vibe than the get your pastrami on rye to go version of a deli.... and the better for it if you're looking for a relaxed lunch.The Caesar actually had anchovy like it should and rye croutons for an extra treat. The tallow fries are furreal. Reminded us of Hot Doug's duck fat fries in Chicago back in the day.We're newer to Indy and Turchettis was recommended by friends as "good but pricey" which we are learning is the Midwest version of 5 ⭐, 10 out of 10 highly recommend. It's a 10-15$ sandwich and worth every penny!“

“Was looking for Brunch on maps and decided to check it out on a whim. And the food was amazing!!! We watched them making biscuits by scratch in the back. Food took a while to come, but knowing it was all made from scratch made the wait worth it. Would go back if I’m in town!“

“Cafe Patachou is my go-to spot, I find myself ordering from here constantly.This place has become a lunchtime staple for me and never fails to impress with its delicious food. The bakery items are a treat, especially the pistachio cookies. They come in a convenient 3-piece gift pack, perfect for takeout.For those with dietary restrictions, this place is a haven where you won’t feel left out.I can’t recommend the Power Bowl with scrambled eggs enough. If you’re in the mood for a lighter breakfast, the Ricotta eggs are a delight. Just a heads up, they don’t come with a side.“

“Saturday night during ncaa bb games. Place is big so we were still able to get a table for four right away. We ordered nachos, guacamole and chips, blackened shrimp tacos and jambalaya. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed all of it. Service was good and very cool sports bar atmosphere. The only negative was that the crown royal on the rocks was a very weak pour. Couldn’t bring myself to order a second based on price for the portion.“

“i checked out Twin Peaks with family and thought it was amazing. we ordered the bacon cheese fries with ranch and the appetizer trio to try. the trio included fried pickles, mozzarella cubes, and buffalo chicken tenders. i ordered a side salad with the adult macaroni and cheese. my boyfriend got the jalapeño flatbread pizza. my mother in law got a the sirloin steak and my father in law got the billionaire bacon burger. it was all delicious. the restaurant was crowded but our food was hot and fresh. i loved the taxidermy decor, it's so fun pointing out which animal is where. the waitress and hostess's are all very sweet. i would definitely come back! the food was so flavorful and the portions are great to share!“

“Amazing, amazing amazing! Such a great little gem of a restaurant in a fun area of town. The food was great but what stood out to me was the service and the wine list. We ordered a bottle of a well priced Willamette Valley pinot noir that was excellent. I liked it so much that I took a picture of the label to be able to purchase it at a local wine shop. We asked the server about the bread pudding as we typically try it everywhere we go. We were torn to try the signature dessert (doughnuts) or the bread pudding and decided we had to try both. The server was so kind and ended up comping our dessert in the idea that we were "taste testing" the menu and it needed to be done for "scientific reasons." We were very appreciative and certainly didn't expect that. Great service, Great food, & Great vibe!“

“I attended a conference at the Indy Convention Center the last 4 days. Stayed at the JW Marriott. High Velocity is located in that hotel. It became my main eating place during my stay. The food is very good and moderately priced. I especially enjoyed the sweet potato fries and the short rib tacos. The service was excellent. I highly recommend High Velocity for those staying at the JW Mariott in Indianapolis.“

“The food here was so good and we really appreciate the service and how fast it came out. The fries are delicious and the burgers well seasoned. The portions are great and the Parmesan fries, chefs kiss. Will return. They are absolutely amazing. Yummy and delicious!“

“A very solid steakhouse choice. The little brother to St. ELMOS stands tall on its own. The service was spectacular and utterly personal. I've never seen such attention to checking ingredients for our very obscure allergy. The steaks are on par with the staff - fantastic. The sides were delicious including the toasted ravioli. The only regret was a pre-planned desert across the street.“

“Rob, Lou and any of the other staff I've interacted with have been amazing. Perfect dive bar for downtown Indy. Great price on food and it's Delicious. Will definitely be around regularly. The Garlic Parm Pizza Rolls are my kryptonite. Rob's Hot Honey Biscuits and Gravy is bussin so get it while it's hot.“

“First time in. Had to get the cheeseburger and fries based on FB recommendations. Did not disappoint. Sat at the bar. Cheeseburger was cooked well. Got fries that were very good. My neighbor's onion rings looked pretty good too. Nothing fancy. Just good food.“

“Shortly after we arrived to The Oakmont my Blood Sugar dropped. We were sitting at the bar and the kind Bartender took good care of me. He got me orange juice and kept refilling my drink quickly. He got my food very promptly. I really appreciated his attention. My yogurt bowl with fruit and granola was delicious and my blood sugar came back up shortly thereafter. At that point I was able to enjoy spending time with my family (all over 21) and was able to take in the wonderful atmosphere. The rest of my family also enjoyed the great food. To the Bartender, Thank you so very much!Dietary restrictions: Being diabetic I found several items on the menu that I could eat. I chose the yogurt bowl with fruit and granola. It was delicious. Husband had biscuits and gravy with an egg over easy and he enjoyed every bite.“

“We were in the area because last November, my stepdaughter was in a Marching Band Championships called the Bands of America and this was the very first place we visited for something to eat and drink after we got in and got established. Good Service, Great Atmosphere, & Delicious Food. If we're ever back in town for whatever reason. We're definitely come back here.“

“This is my 'go to' place. Consistently good food and always great service. Diverse menu for lunch and dinner. Great salads, steaks, calamari etc. The prime rib on Friday and Saturday has been to die for lately. Well maintained, clean and a great local hangout. Recommend for sure. Back some more and again and all still awesome here! Join us if you dare“

“We have heard good things about this Greenwood spot and decided to finally make the trip. I cannot say enough good things! Great ambiance, friendly bartenders, and the food was truly delicious. Didn't take many pictures, but we enjoyed the crab cake bruschetta, short rib, pork tenderloin, and espresso crème brûlée. The pork tenderloin was perfectly crispy with a fantastic short rib gravy. The short rib entree had a flavorful spice rub and was served with mashed sweet potatoes and some incredible Brussels sprouts with Brie sauce. Husband and I both agreed it was one of the best meals we have had in a long time. Can't wait to go back!“

“Definitely coming back! The food was amazing. We went around 5pm and we were super early lol. Everyone is super nice and it was so delicious. There's a secret speakeasy in the basement (ask them password) and a blues bar upstairs that we didn't see. 10/10!“

“I was hungry last week on a Friday and I saw this restaurant near an acquaintance's home so I went in at sat at the bar to order some food. Even though I waited a little bit for service, one of the bartenders gave me a menu after asking for one. I ordered the fish and chips with coleslaw and the chicken fingers for my Daddy. After one bite of the fish, it was so hot and delicious and fried to perfection and fries and coleslaw was awesome too. And I'm sure the chicken fingers were good .“

“As usual the food was good the location is a bit awkward to drive around traffic is very heavy in this area but overall perfect experience that you would expect from Culver's even got a free Shake because someone accidentally made one extra star for that “

“This was our first time to Yolk and the food was terrific! The restaurant is clean, the wait staff was great, and we had an awesome family brunch! This is definitely a special occasion restaurant with the prices, but you definitely get what you pay for and won’t leave hungry. The hardest part is choosing something from a menu with so many unique options available. My kids both chose the “S’mores pancakes,” I had the “Hey Ricky” omelet, and my wife had the “Very Berry” French Toast.Serving sizes are enormous! The omelets are 5 egg and come with two pancakes and a side like cheesy grits (yum!), kids had two full sized pancakes, and the French toast consisted of three 1-inch thick slices of bread cut into halves.After food, walk down the street a little and get your picture by the butterfly wings.Kid-friendliness: Kids loved having specialty pancake options.“

“seen this place and thought i would give it a shot! So glad i did great food the cook and bartender were very nice and welcomed me in. I will be back for sure 100 percent . The place was clean very nice inside and like i said the food was perfect. Got back to work and told all the guys that rhis place will be the one we will get food from. Dont know what it was but they treated me and cooked for me some great food . Now i will bring the wife its a good place and i dont write reviews but i felt this place needs to be reconized for a great place to eat.Thank you Good Spot i will be back?????????“

“It was my first experience and not only was the service great the food was excellent. Not the cocktail and cocktails were also delicious. Great atmosphere, warm and inviting and we will be back. So many small plate ans dinner options as well as seasonal options as well. We will be back!“

“Ordered fried pickles, probably the best we have ever had! Great fries too! Paid extra $1 to try different sauces. The sandwich was good but I did not care for the bread choices. I wish I could have had my chicken in a lettuce wrap. Great that they have a parking lot across the street.“

“This place is a top place nice store the employees are friendly the store is clean the food they have is really good and delicious the best wings I have had in a while loved this place definitely will be back here soon highly recommended if you are looking for a nice and clean food and restaurant this place is the go too!“

“Fat Dan's was a fun little stop. The food was amazing for pub food. We really enjoyed the burgers and Chicago style hot dog. We got the dirty tots too, those were super good! The kids liked it too, so that was a win. The staff was very attentive and friendly.“

“First off, let me just say that the bar staff here are so friendly truly made my experience here memorable. I had just left the bar nowhere special before I walked into this establishment, which where I had an awful experience at, and I decided to try The ball & biscuit and I’m so glad that I did. The cocktail menu they have available here was amazing but I’m a pretty picky person when it comes to my taste preferences in craft cocktails. I expressed my preferences to Casey the bartender and her and Ryan both worked together in coming up with a delicious cocktail to fit what I wanted. I was extremely impressed with the cocktail they made for me based off of me just stating that I loved egg whites and gin. My cocktail was delicious, they had created a grapefruit gin fiz for me and the presentation of the cocktail was amazing. The bar staff and Todd also gave me some wonderful suggestions as to other places I could visit as a tourist in this city which was super helpful. I hope to visit this place soon with friends. Thank you for this wonderful experience.“

“Stopped in after a tour of the Speedway. Staff was friendly from the start. Our server was friendly and attentive. The waffle my daughter ate was so delicious. Love the vanilla in the batter! Their gravy is some of the best I've had that went on top of my meal. Will definitely stop by again if I'm in the “

“We made a spur of the moment decision to eat dinner at Smoky Bones. We were seated quickly and the server in that section acknowledged us right awayKenzie was very knowledgeable of the menu items, as our family is very picky. Kenzie was very attentive to our needs and never left us waiting for a refill or leaving empty plates/glasses on the table. The atmosphere was enjoyable. The server was so friendly and accommodating. We want to sit in her section when we come back.“

“WOW! We rented out Beholder's Pink Room for our wedding dinner and WOW! Not only was the food f-ing delicious (as always!) but Josh and the staff truly went above and beyond to make the evening special. Leading up to the event, they were responsive and super easy to work with. The service was impeccable and we dream of the six course meal (again- f-ing delicious) and perfect wine pairing. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!“

“Dugout has long been on my list of bars to try but I never got the opportunity to until this Friday while trying to post up for the Purdue game. Drink specials are phenomenal, $9 pitchers of either Yuengling or Miller Lite is a steal. The bar food is pretty decent as well so if you get hungry I recommend the pizza as it too is reasonably priced. Overall this is a top spot to watch sports, no shortage of tvs and room to post up. Obviously you don't want to show up too close to tipoff because it will be standing room only.“

“Nice quiet relaxing dining experience. No obnoxiously loud music or over-the-top decor, just great food, friendly service, casual conversations and enjoyable dining. Pretty much what you'd probably expect a library-themed restaurant should be.“

“We were in town for a Pacers game and chose TDT for pre-gaming. It was perfect. Atmosphere was great - "upscale bar". It seemed like everyone there was going to the game, which is fun. Service was friendly. Burgers were delicious. Nice draft beer selection. We'll be in town for a concert in a few months, and may just eat here again!“

“We met friends for dinner tonight, just as coincidence, We all had Caesar salads for starters, my husband and another gentleman had the meatball also which was amazing! his wife had the Barada salad, which looked fantastic. I know because I've had it before. She also had the tuna fillet. She said it was amazing. I had a fillet with the cauliflower and I could kick myself for not ordering the cauliflower before!! The fillet and the cauliflower were so good! I've already made a reservation to come back.“

“Brought our family of 6 on St.Patrick's for my husband's birthday and Anthony was our waiter. He was wonderful with being attentive but not overbearing. Food was hot and delicious, desserts where delicious as well. Will gladly come “

“This is my go-to happy place when I am in Indianapolis area. The location is amazing, plenty of paid street parking available. The staff is very friendly and always welcoming. Great selection of ?s home brew and guest taps. You will find all the different beers you want to try. The food is great especially monthly special burgers. The atmosphere is just amazing.“

“As usual the food was good the location is a bit awkward to drive around traffic is very heavy in this area but overall perfect experience that you would expect from Culver's even got a free Shake because someone accidentally made one extra star for that “

“Great Surprise!! I've driven past this little dive so many times but we couldn't find parking at another location and saw how busy it was and decided to give it a try! It was wonderful!! The place was full of happy people, a piano player filled the space. The waitress was friendly and service was fast! Best potato soup I've ever had! Everything was very affordable and we can't wait to go back!“

“We went here for a birthday party. The style and feel of this tea room was so cute and cozy. There were lots of little touches that were so sweet. Like a set of salt and pepper shakers that were tea pots. There were lots of tea options on the list. I had the adult grilled cheese. It was pretty good. I didn't make any changes or amendments. I also got the chicken velvet soup. Yum! I'm not a fan of scones, but my table mates said they were okay. The service was not bad. There were a lot of us and it can be challenging to keep up with all of the demands with only three people. I would love to come in again with just myself and my daughter to get a true feel for their service. I will definitely go again.“

“Must have been an off night I’m guessing? Service was horrible, & most of the food was great, special salmon dish for onion allergy family member over salted. Shrimp & grits, burgers, & Mac & cheese were great, “lump” crab hush puppy’s are made with artificial crab meat.“

“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.“

“This place is AWESOME. We found it when in town last year for volleyball and had to go back twice this trip. The burgers are amazing, staff is top notch, and prices are the best within miles. Whoever the female bartender was on St Patrick’s Day mid afternoon was KILLING it, even through her Keg door getting blocked for an hour and beers being tapped.“