Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Indianapolis

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Late Harvest Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (2435)

$31 to $50

American

Castleton / Keystone Crossings

About the restaurant

Late Harvest Kitchen combines the best elements of fine dining with the accessibility of a neighborhood restaurant. The menu features professionally crafted seasonal American cuisine. An emphasis is placed on genuine hospitality and professional service that anticipates our guest’s needs. The restaurant’s design includes re-claimed wood and brick throughout to evoke a feeling of warmth and comfort. The dining room looks outward towards our spacious courtyard which features the most romantic outdoor dining space in Indianapolis. It is located in the Keystone at the Crossing area in The Shops at River Crossing. The overall context of Late Harvest Kitchen is that of quality and substance.

Top review

ChristyVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Always exceptional food and service. A special nite out and reasonably priced

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Popular dish

Pork Chop

BRU Burger Bar - Plainfield

4.9

4.9 (440)

$30 and under

Burgers

Plainfield

About the restaurant

For parties of 7 or more, please contact the restaurant at (317) 268-1077 to book your reservation.
We do not accept reservations for outdoor seating.

The hamburger is over 100 years old. It’s a classic, purely American, and an icon. The hamburger is the people’s sandwich, everyman’s food. BRU is an ode to our love….the Burger. Paired with a beer, we can’t imagine what could be much better. Join us at BRU Burger Bar. We look forward to serving you! BRU Burger Bar is proudly operated by Cunningham Restaurant Group.

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Don

Dined 5 days ago

Service was great but our French fries came out from the kitchen cold. The rest of our meal was very good.

Verde - Flavors of Mexico - Zionsville

4.8

4.8 (196)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Mexican

NW Indy / Zionsville

About the restaurant

VERDE, Flavors of Mexico, is a family-owned, authentic Mexican restaurant serving delicious, authentic food. We use only the freshest ingredients, all prepared daily by our chefs. Our diverse menu features Mexican family recipes that have been passed down for generations. Our delicious salsa is made fresh every day! VERDE serves Mexican food in two dining rooms and an outdoor patio with ample seating to serve our customers efficiently and comfortably. We also have a convenient bar room to provide ambiance and relaxation. Our authentic Mexican decor, including hand-carved tables imported from Mexico, and Spanish music enhance the complete dining experience! Our courteous, friendly wait staff awaits your next visit!

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GeorgeVIP

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Wonderful meal. Great menu selections. We had a near perfect meal. Loved it.

Rick's Cafe Boatyard

4.6

4.6 (7254)

$30 and under

Seafood

Pike Township

About the restaurant

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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AndreaVIP

Dined 1 day ago

We always like Rick's on a sunny winter day - like today. We were seated by a window, as requested, assigned a delightful server named Lexi, and enjoyed our "old favorite" - the wedge salad, which is more than ample for lunch. Lexi provided the perfect amount of attention - not to much, not too little, but just right! The blue cheese on the wedge is so good. I might have liked a bit more onion today!

BRU Burger Bar - Noblesville

4.6

4.6 (407)

$30 and under

Burgers

Noblesville

About the restaurant

The hamburger is over 100 years old. It’s a classic, purely American, and an icon. The hamburger is the people’s sandwich, everyman’s food. BRU is an ode to our love….the Burger. Paired with a beer, we can’t imagine what could be much better. Join us at BRU Burger Bar. We look forward to serving you! BRU Burger Bar is proudly operated by Cunningham Restaurant Group.

Bru Burger serves Creekstone burger products, which are Halal certified.

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Mike

Dined 7 days ago

Consistent service, great menu options, courteous, attentive service workers make this our favorite place to wind-down at the end of the week.

Boathouse Kitchen & Swan Dive

4.6

4.6 (161)

$30 and under

American

Cicero

About the restaurant

Sitting proudly on the northern Morse Lake shoreline between State road 31 and 37 is where you'll find downtown Cicero, a happy-go-lucky lake town. And where the Boathouse Kitchen & Swan Dive calls home.
Resting alongside the water’s edge, all you need to do to find us is look for the red, white and blue, listen for the sounds of neighbors and new friends as they gather, and let the scent of freshly prepared food draw you in.
We think this place is different and we hope you’ll think it’s different, too. The Boathouse Kitchen & Swan Dive values lake life, lake towns and lake food served with a humble heart. And we’re so grateful you found us.

#OneLakeOneLove

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BILLVIP

Dined on Dec 18, 2024

As always the Boathouse delivers in every way! Since remodeling the bar area the atmosphere and privacy of patrons is much appreciated! Our favorite is the Wednesday night “Music Bingo” always a great time!

LouVino - Mass Ave

4.5

4.5 (1048)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Downtown Indy

About the restaurant

LouVino redefines southern fusion with an innovative, chef-driven, southern-inspired menu. LouVino's bar program focuses on an Indianapolis-best 50+ glass pours of wine, craft beer, cocktails and bourbon. LouVino’s award winning concept has been featured in Southern Living and was selected as one of Buzzfeed & Yelp’s top wine bars in the state. The restaurant is as casual as it is chic with a neighborhood feel for friends and a destination dining spot for travelers, with a little bite of the South for everyone’s palates. Our menu is ever-changing based on seasonal ingredients available. This LouVino location also boasts two private dining rooms for rehearsal dinners, business meetings, client events or any other special occasion. Both dining rooms look out over the bustling Mass Ave neighborhood. Join us for a unique, unforgettable dining experience!

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Rose

Dined on Dec 22, 2024

The aesthetics were very nice, the food was amazing and our waitress Raizel was outstanding. I had the Pancake Tacos and my daughter had the Brie Stuffed French Toast. The pancake was amazing and fluffy, not dense and heavy. It was filled with egg, crumbled sausage, bacon and a little cheese…delicious! My daughter had the Brie Stuffed French Toast with Berries which was a nice mixture of sweet with savory of the Brie! Also quite delicious! Our waitress was friendly and professional, she was attentive without being overbearing. Will definitely be going back and asking specifically for Raizel!

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Upland Brewing Co - Clay Terrace

4.5

4.5 (37)

$30 and under

American

Carmel / Westfield

About the restaurant

Our brewpub fare brings the best that the land has to offer, crafted and served by the people who are downright close to the salt of the earth. Chef-created, seasonal menus filled with locally sourced ingredients and just-from-scratch recipes reflect the same artisan approach we bring to our beers.

We’ve produced quality beers over the years by challenging and refining our craft, not by appeasing trends. Discerning taste, rolled up sleeves, and upholding our uniquely progressive ideals ensures our drinkers will appreciate Upland beers as much as we do. Many of our brews are unique twists on traditional recipes, while others are creations of our own imaginations. In 2006, we traded a few cases of beer for barrels from our friends at Oliver Winery, and we haven’t stopped innovating with sour beers yet.

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LynneVIP

Dined on Dec 21, 2024

Sat in the bar! Nice atmosphere! Salmon dinner entree was so good!

Ash & Elm Cider Co. Restaurant and Cider Bar - Carmel

4.4

4.4 (39)

$30 and under

American

Carmel / Westfield

About the restaurant

Ash & Elm Cider Co. makes complex and balanced ciders that are never from concentrate and are naturally gluten-free. Using regionally-sourced, all-natural ingredients, our award-winning ciders showcase a wide range of modern styles. There's something for everyone!

* To ensure everyone has the opportunity to have a great Ash & Elm experience, reservations are limited to 2 hours
* For parties larger than 12, please call the restaurant directly to speak with a manager
* For private event inquiries, please email shiloh@ashandelmcider.com

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MarkVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Pleasant experience! Great for small children! Out of lots of items at 6:45 on Saturday evening?

Derailed at Hotel Nickel Plate

3.9

3.9 (15)

$31 to $50

American

Fishers / Geist

About the restaurant

Derailed at Hotel Nickel Plate specializes in delicious food, featuring fresh ingredients and masterful preparation by the Derailed culinary team. Whether you’re ordering a multi-course meal or grabbing a drink and appetizer at the bar, Derailed’ s lively, casual yet upscale atmosphere makes it perfect for dining with friends, family, clients and business associates.

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StephanieVIP

Dined on Dec 23, 2024

Great experience for a family dinner. Everyone had great food. Salads and sandwiches were delicious. Started off with hummus, fried ravioli and their crispy brussels. Wonderful cocktail menu. Great service from Luckie. Cute atmosphere. Fun in the Photo Booth at the end. Would definitely return. Great dinner.

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