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OAKLEYS bistro

4.9
4.9
2632 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
1464 W 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
Welcome to OAKLEYS bistro where food is our passion and sharing it with our guests is our joy! To learn more about us, we encourage you to visit our website at www.oakleysbistro.com; better yet, we invite you to join us and experience for yourself that we love what we do and it shows! We’re honored with local and national recognition such as Indianapolis Monthly’s 2006 “Super Star” and 2005 “Restaurant of the Year” and Bon Appétit’s “hottest restaurant from coast to coast;” but, we most cherish the accolades from our guests. We look forward to welcoming you ~ Steven J. Oakley, Chef/Proprietor...

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Steven J. Oakley
  • Catering
    Catering Options Available
  • Private party facilities
    Private Party Options Available, call for details
  • Neighborhood
    NW Indy / Zionsville
  • Cross street
    86th & Ditch Road
  • Parking details
    Plenty of well-lit, up front parking is available as well as a ramped drop-off/pick-up curb.
  • Entertainment
    No live entertainment
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,632 people are saying

OAKLEYS bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Indiana

    Innovative

  • Indiana

    Contemporary American

  • Indianapolis

    Innovative

  • Indianapolis

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Oakleys Bistro in Indianapolis is "one of the best restaurants in the city," offering a high-end dining experience with "creative, flavorful, and beautifully presented" dishes. Guests rave about the "amazing food," "exceptional service," and "great atmosphere." The restaurant is known for its "unique flavors" and "delightful experiences," making it a "gem" in the city's culinary scene.
2,632 Reviews
  1. Magdalena

    Indiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service, and ambiance. Will be back.

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  2. Jay VIP

    Washington DC14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Hands down the best tasting food I’ve had locally in the past few years. All four people in our party agreed this was a high-end dining experience. Kudos to the chef and kitchen staff.

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  3. David

    Chicago38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an enjoyable lunch at Oakley’s Bistro. The food and service were both excellent.

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  4. Lisa

    Indiana21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome as always! Great food and a great place to visit.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing experience! The food at Oakley’s Bistro is creative, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The owner is always present, adding his special touch to every dish. The staff was attentive and made us feel truly welcome. One of the best dining spots in Indianapolis—highly recommend!

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  6. Stephanie

    Indiana10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an amazing experience! Food, service, atmosphere…. All perfect!

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  7. Tom VIP

    Indiana35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the BEST restaurants in the city. Always great food, service, atmosphere, price and consistent. Wine prices are very affordable compared to other restaurants with a lot of wineries I've never heard of. The reviews are the best. Thank you.

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  8. Beth

    Portland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chefs table was an awesome experience! Can’t recommend it enough.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best place in Indy! Can’t wait to go back! My new go to!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cocktails and starters were delicious! My entree was ok but the other entrees at the table were fabulous.

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FAQs

OAKLEYS bistro does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. OAKLEYS bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (317) 824-1231.

OAKLEYS bistro is rated 4.9 stars by 2632 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Indiana
  4. Indianapolis
  5. NW Indy / Zionsville

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for OAKLEYS bistro

1464 W 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260

Additional information

  • Cross street
    86th & Ditch Road
  • Neighborhood
    NW Indy / Zionsville
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Contemporary French / American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Plenty of well-lit, up front parking is available as well as a ramped drop-off/pick-up curb.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Steven J. Oakley
  • Entertainment
    No live entertainment
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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