Meridian

4.7

2667 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Neighborhood gem

Meridian Restaurant and Bar is located in the Meridian Street Historic District on the north side of Indianapolis. Meridian is a fine dining establishment serving innovative American cuisine. Our menu incorporates regional American and international flavors sure to please any palate and offers a selection of natural beef, fresh fish, pork, chicken, and pastas. Our curated wine list is a perfect companion for the menu, and we offer a full selection of cocktails and beer as well. The intimate setting and professional staff provide one of the most unique dining experiences in Indianapolis.

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm : Sunday 4:00pm- 9:00pm
Phone number
(317) 466-1111
Website
http://meridianonmeridian.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chef Allen Smith
Catering
Book an intimate dinner in the Meridian’s private upstairs hideaway - for parties of 20 or fewer.<br />Enjoy your next private lunch or dinner with your colleagues, friends or relatives with us at the Meridian. We will happily offer our restaurant to you during our business hours.
Private party facilities
The next time your board, trustees, social club or old college friends are getting together, why not make it memorable? Meridian is a fine dining establishment serving innovative American cuisine.
Private party contact
Joe Smerdel: (317) 466-1111

Location
5694 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Neighborhood
Broad Ripple / Meridian - Kessler
Cross street
Westfield
Parking details
and Valet Friday and Saturday .
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Caprese*$17.00
Marinated mozzarella, basil, aged balsamic, smoked sea salt
Fried Oysters*$19.00
Creamed spinach, bacon, hollandaise, sriracha
Charcuterie Board$23.00
House terrine, local meats, local cheeses, pickles, mustards, jams, drop biscuit
Ricotta Ravioli$17.00
Lemon ricotta, brown butter, blistered cape gooseberries
Steak Tartare*$18.00
Quail egg, roasted poblano vinaigrette, quick pickled shallots & chili, crostini
Pork Belly Fritters$17.00
Pork belly, plantains, hogao, remoulade

Soups and Salads

Smoked Corn Purée$12.00
Red peppers, potatoes, bacon
Roasted Beets$14.00
Herbed capriole goat cheese, navel oranges, candied walnuts, apple gastrique
Artisan Greens$12.00
Peaches, marcona almonds, heirloom cherry tomatoes, roasted poblano vinaigrette
Avocado Gazpacho$12.00
Fresh flowers
Watermelon Salad$12.00
Watermelon, ricotta salata, aged balsamic, cucumber purée, smoked sea salt
Caesar$12.00
Romaine, parmesan crisp, croutons

Entrées

Meridian Burger*$28.00
Pickled anaheim peppers, heirloom tomato, brie, aioli, fries
Halibut*$49.00
Foraged mushrooms, swiss chard, blistered strawberries, melon & mint coulis
Ora King Salmon*$41.00
Tomato-peach-almond chutney, lime & dill crema
Boar Bolognese$29.00
House-made pasta, lemon ricotta, parmesan, crostini
Tea-Rubbed Pork Chop*$37.00
Tamarind-glazed haricot vert, toasted hazelnuts, roasted garlic compound butter
Prime New York Strip*$55.00
Roasted caulilini, zhug
Chicken Molé*$31.00
Zucchini, summer squash, jasmine rice, pickled chili peppers, pistachio molé
Potato and Sage Gnocchi$28.00
Foraged mushrooms, mushroom broth
Clams Arrabbiata*$29.00
Nicole-taylor's penne, ricotta salata, prosciutto, vinegared chili peppers, little neck clams, arrabbiata sauce
Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast*$39.00
Maque choux, kale, blackberry-poblano coulis

Sides

French Fries$8.00
Mashed Potatoes$10.00
Mac and Cheese$15.00
Jasmine Rice$9.00
Haricot Vert$11.00

What 2,667 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Indiana
Contemporary American
Indianapolis
Contemporary American

Review summary

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Meridian offers a delightful dining experience with consistently "great food and service." It's a popular spot for both casual and special occasions, thanks to its "quaint neighborhood feel" and attentive staff. Highlights include the "best salmon" and a varied menu that pleases all tastes. Ideal for business lunches or intimate dinners, Meridian is a "must-visit" in Indianapolis.

2,667 Reviews

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Lisa
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best restaurants in Indianapolis! Great creative culinary choices, well trained servers!
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William
Indiana
277 reviews
vip
5.0
277 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Roman did a great job as our server. Food was delivered quickly and all was tasty. Boar pasta, fried oysters, Brussels sprouts salad, fresh donuts- life is good at Meridian. Little on the noisy side though.
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Mark
Indiana
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Solid food which I characterize as upscale comfort food. Warm almost rustic feel to dining room.
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Lynne
Indiana
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
First off, gorgeous ambience which sold us on booking. Server was nice but clearly overwhelmed and rushed. Then there was the food and drinks. Fairly limited / dated cocktail menu. Oysters were good. Roasted beet dish consisted of cold, gelatinous beets like from a salad bar…Not roasted. Short rib was a $40 serving of pot roast with an enormous amount of cheap tasting gravy that overpowered the delicate coconut risotto. No problem spending $200 for a dinner for two - but not the place I would unless there’s a refresh of the menu.
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Justin
Indiana
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Holiday ambience is magical. Services is absolutely outstanding. Food was wonderful.
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Dave
Indiana
59 reviews
vip
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently excellent service and food. Salmon entree was wonderful, although burger is hard to beat.
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John
Indiana
53 reviews
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a treat. Wish it were closer. Amazingly priced wine List.
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Monique
Indiana
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect place for a cold winter day! We enjoyed our lunch. Half price bottle of wine on Wednesday was also a great surprise
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Keesha
Indiana
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The Meridian has a neighborhood feel but with class. The ambiance is good for celebratory dinners for a group or an intimate dinner for two. You can expect to be attended to. The reception is warm. And you feel safe in the space and not rushed. Catlin was our server and she was exceptional! What I enjoy most is if you have special dietary needs, they listen and accommodate as best they can, which in my experience has proven to be above my expectations. I would recommend The Meridian to my friends.
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Joseph
Indiana
11 reviews
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The food was very good. Service was very good. Not much atmosphere in this restaurant. Some very quiet music. Parking lot is very tight. Was forced to use their valet parker even though I could have parked myself. I found that very annoying. The restaurant staff is smug. Their food is good but it is not good enough to warrant this level of smugness. I will choose to go elsewhere in the future.
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FAQs

Meridian offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (317) 466-1111.

Meridian is rated 4.7 stars by 2667 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

5694 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Additional information

Cross street
Westfield
Neighborhood
Broad Ripple / Meridian - Kessler
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm : Sunday 4:00pm- 9:00pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
and Valet Friday and Saturday .
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Allen Smith
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://meridianonmeridian.com/
Phone number
(317) 466-1111
Catering
Book an intimate dinner in the Meridian’s private upstairs hideaway - for parties of 20 or fewer.<br />Enjoy your next private lunch or dinner with your colleagues, friends or relatives with us at the Meridian. We will happily offer our restaurant to you during our business hours.
Private party facilities
The next time your board, trustees, social club or old college friends are getting together, why not make it memorable? Meridian is a fine dining establishment serving innovative American cuisine.
Private party contact
Joe Smerdel: (317) 466-1111

Meridian

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Verlasso Salmon

Ora King Salmon

Fried Oysters

Appetizers

Caprese*$17.00

Fried Oysters*$19.00

Charcuterie Board$23.00

Ricotta Ravioli$17.00

Steak Tartare*$18.00

Pork Belly Fritters$17.00

Soups and Salads

Smoked Corn Purée$12.00

Roasted Beets$14.00

Artisan Greens$12.00

Avocado Gazpacho$12.00

Watermelon Salad$12.00

Caesar$12.00

Entrées

Meridian Burger*$28.00

Halibut*$49.00

Ora King Salmon*$41.00

Boar Bolognese$29.00

Tea-Rubbed Pork Chop*$37.00

Prime New York Strip*$55.00

Chicken Molé*$31.00

Potato and Sage Gnocchi$28.00

Clams Arrabbiata*$29.00

Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast*$39.00

Sides

French Fries$8.00

Mashed Potatoes$10.00

Mac and Cheese$15.00

Jasmine Rice$9.00

Haricot Vert$11.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Is Meridian currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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