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1. Rick's Cafe Boatyard
4.6
Exceptional(7190)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Pike Township
Booked 57 times today
Rick's Cafe Boatyard is a waterfront restaurant offering its guests a panoramic view of Eagle Creek Reservoir in Indianapolis. Rick's offers ample but intimate seating both inside and out; as well as an extensive menu of fresh hand prepared meals offered daily. Rick's Cafe Boatyard offers it's guests lunch, dinner and a complete banquet facility. Their guests dine inside a beautiful, wide-open, high-ceiling dining room, or outside with a breathtaking view of the water.
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2. Grindstone Charley's - Rockville Rd
4.2
Awesome(218)
Price: Moderate
• American • West Indy
Grindstone Charley's is a neighborhood gem because it serves up classic American comfort food with a personal touch. Reviewers rave about the flavorful dishes, great service, and good prices. Favorites include the slow-roasted tenderloin, hand-cut steaks, and French onion soup. It's a place that's loved by locals and is always worth a visit.
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3. St. Elmo Steak House
4.7
Exceptional(20953)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Downtown Indy
Booked 111 times today
St. Elmo Steak House has been a landmark in downtown Indianapolis since 1902. It is one of the oldest Indiana restaurants in its original location & has earned a national reputation for its excellent steaks, seafood, chops & professional service. Try our famous St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail followed by a dry-aged USDA Prime Steak. We happily accommodate special requests; please call the restaurant directly. All reservations will be held for 15 minutes. Indy's best steakhouse!
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4. Harry & Izzy's - Downtown
4.7
Exceptional(9565)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Downtown Indy
Booked 80 times today
Harry & Izzy's is an independent, upscale, classic American Grill located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. Its ambience exudes class and sophistication in a comfortable setting. While the lively bar is Harry & Izzy's focal point, unique dining rooms incorporate dark woods, lush fabrics and a deep color palette. This sister restaurant to the famous St. Elmo Steak House, shares a few classic dishes (including their steaks and the famous St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail), while offering more menu variety. Open for lunch and dinner daily.
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5. The Cake Bake Shop - Broad Ripple Village
4.8
Exceptional(1502)
Price: Moderate
• American • Broad Ripple / Meridian - Kessler
Booked 14 times today
The Cake Bake Shop in Broad Ripple Village is a true neighborhood gem. Reviews rave about its charming, quaint and cozy atmosphere, with one reviewer noting it as 'a special location and unique dining for Indianapolis'. The food is consistently praised as delicious and the service is friendly and attentive. It's a place where every detail is thoughtfully considered, from the decor to the menu, making it an unforgettable experience. As one reviewer put it, 'Amazing food as always! Everything from the quiches, to the greens, to the butter, to the sparkly lemonades are incredibly tasty and worth the premium you pay.'
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6. Salt on Mass
4.9
Exceptional(3266)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown Indy
Booked 18 times today
Located in a contemporary space of coastal design and floor to ceiling views of the city skyline and Massachusetts Avenue, Salt on Mass has a focus on fresh. A locally owned scratch kitchen and bar specializing in wild and sustainable seafood, steaks, hand crafted cocktails along with an extensive wine list, Salt on Mass prides itself on creating unique dining experiences. The restaurant has quickly become a hot spot before a night out on the town, pre and post theatre dining, casual after work cocktails, late night cocktails on the patio, social plate sharing, business dinners, special occasions, private dining and rehearsal dinners.
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7. Nada - Indianapolis
4.6
Exceptional(2939)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown Indy
Booked 26 times today
Energy, creativity, and the desire for a really great taco inspired the Nada concept. Downtown Cincinnati needed a place to go, revive, and relax after the busy pace of the metropolitan work scene. Since 2007, Nada has been delighting guests with craveable twists on the classics and border-blurring dishes inspired by food from around the globe. Nada has expanded to Columbus, Indianapolis, and their first east coast installment in North Bethesda, MD. Each location is integrated into the local community and focuses on delivering an approachable, casual Mexican experience in a beautiful space. Snag guacamole and salsa to share, and dig in to punched-up tacos, Nada is all about great food and good times with amigos.
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8. The Eagle - Indianapolis
4.7
Exceptional(361)
Price: Moderate
• Southern • Downtown Indy
Booked 27 times today
PATIO IS FOR WALK IN ONLY. RESERVATIONS ARE FOR INSIDE DINING.Fried Chicken: all natural, secret brine and breading, and spicy honey. We start with cage free, free roaming, all natural chicken. It’s brined, dredged, then dropped into custom-built fryers. Its got a little kick and is served with our house made hot honey. Our sides are modern takes on down-home favorites. Made in house every day.The lively atmosphere is relaxed and upbeat — driven by a blues heavy soundtrack.
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9. Iozzo's Garden of Italy
4.8
Exceptional(4705)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown Indy
Booked 28 times today
Iozzo's Garden of Italy is a neighborhood gem in downtown Indy. It's a family-run restaurant known for its delicious, authentic Italian cuisine with a modern twist. Reviewers rave about the food's exceptional taste, the attentive service, and the charming atmosphere. It's a cozy place that feels like a family home, and the outdoor patio is a favorite spot. It's a place that has been recommended by locals and is a must-visit for anyone in the area.
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10. The Loft at Traders Point
4.8
Exceptional(3892)
Price: Expensive
• Organic • NW Indy / Zionsville
Booked 31 times today
The Loft at Traders Point is a neighborhood gem in NW Indy/Zionsville. Known for its award-winning cheeses, 100% grassfed beef, and locally raised pork and chicken, it's a true farm-to-table experience. Customers rave about the 'delicious food', 'excellent service', and 'cozy, inviting atmosphere'. As one reviewer puts it, 'fantastic freshly prepared food' in a 'hidden treat' location. With an ambiance that's 'country near the city', it's a 'very unique and enjoyable' experience.
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