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    Ballard's in the Atrium

    3.6 (106 reviews)
    ModerateBars, New American
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    BALLARD'S IN THE ATRIUM ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Live music
    Intimate
    Romantic

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    Soup & Sandwich
    Bob S.

    A popular restaurant with moderate prices. Located in the spacious, open atrium area of West Baden Springs Hotel, its more casual than Sinclair's which is a first class establishment. A nice variety of sandwiches, salads and entrees. Service was very good and prices were in line with this type of establishment - not inexpensive but not too bad, all things considered. Our bill came to $60 with wine, tax and tip.

    Joy C.

    The soup was delicious, the fries well cooked but bland. The views are beautiful. The service...well it is absolutely why I won't be coming back. After I sat and was greeted as a party of one, I heard two servers behind my back at their service station arguing over who would serve me....it made me feel so uncomfortable. The server that ended up taking my table came up without any kind of greeting and just looked at me and said "what would you like". After I ordered, I realized I wanted a side of fries and when they finally came by to ask how everything was they REEKED of cigarette smoke. Lackluster service that offers zero smile and makes the guest feel like a burden? It didn't feel great at all.

    Amber E.

    Had a lovely dinner late night at Ballard's. Beautiful tables and view of the atrium. The salad was fresh and the steak was cooked perfectly. The pizza was pretty good, not amazing, but decent crust and served pipping hot. The artichoke dip was also good. We had great service and although it's in the heart of the hustle and bustle of the atrium it was a quiet and intimate late night setting.

    Kyla A.

    Please help me understand the $28 Hendricks dirty martini that was average at best. Everything else was great

    Brad P.

    Came for happy hour and had subpar service. My second drink that I ordered was half full (pictured below).

    Chicken salad croissant with a side of fruit
    Christina B.

    A good dinner with a great view! We were visiting the area for the first time and knew we wanted to stop here so we could enjoy the atrium while we ate. We dined in fairly early and sat ourselves. The staff were there right away bringing water, snack mix, and menus. All the staff were friendly and super prompt. I had the chicken salad sandwich with fruit and it was delicious. My brother had the signature burger. He ordered it medium, it came out well done but he still enjoyed it. It is a little pricey but I really think you're paying for the atmosphere, not necessarily the quality of the food. Overall, it was a great dinner!

    Forbidden Sour
    Richard F.

    It was our Anniversary so we decided to return to where we went on our Honeymoon. The Atrium wasn't open at that times since it is such a charming place we decided to eat lunch there. I very glad we did. They have a very nice variety of choices on the menu. We started with a glass of wine and the June drink special which were both very tasty. Then we got an order of French Onion Soup and the Club Sandwich with fries. Absolutely delicious. Our server, Amanda was one of the best we've ever had. She was very attentive and made sure everything was just right for us. The Atrium is gorgeous and the ceiling is spectacular. We hope to come back later this year for a nice weekend stay. If you are looking for a great place to getaway, this is it.

    Noshes and fall drink menu
    Iva H.

    We decided to make a day trip to the French Lick casino and need a meal before heading home so we decided to visit Ballard's for some yummy food. On this particular day the view of the atrium was beautiful with the soft afternoon sun and background music. The service was prompt and friendly. Our server was helpful and attentive. We started with cocktails and crunchies and had a late afternoon lunch. We both had the club sandwich but I had the half sandwich with a cup of French onion soup. The sandwiches were fresh and tasty and my French onion soup was rich and delicious. With great service, atmosphere, cocktails, and food it's definitely a great stop. If you have the time and great weather visit the grounds too. The flower garden is beautiful and a nice photo op. They sometimes have a trolley that runs between French Lick and West Baden and it's a nice ride between the venues but it wasn't working today.

    Dessert
    Mara B.

    Delicious food and absolutely gorgeous atmosphere. The hotel is like stepping into the 1920's.

    Black and Blue Salad
    Shawn R.

    I stopped by for a salad to take out after a spa treatment. I wanted something light and quick. The order took about 30 minutes which was not unexpected given the busy holiday weekend, no biggie. However when I got my $35 salad up to my room and opened the box the salad was more like iceberg lettuce soup in way too much dressing. It was soo over done and goopy I could hardly eat it! The restaurant is a lovely setting for drinks, just pass on the over priced, subpar food! Disappointing for sure.

    Ballards
    Harry B.

    If you have the pleasure of Monika Herzig On the piano, then stop for a drink and an app. Her playing is classy with a jazz and modern flare. She will take sweep you away from the mundane and take you to the inviting and exciting. Relax and enjoy. Worth a listen.

    Signature Ballard's Burger
    Timothy W.

    The atmosphere isn't the only thing that was awesome! The burger was PHENOMENAL as well! Probably the best burger that I have had in a while! It was so juicy and flavorful! The frizzled leeks... Complemented the burger SO WELL! Overall, this place is spacious, very scenic, and no need to have a reservation or night stay to eat here. Service was good! Drinks were good! I'll recommend getting a margarita or sangria! Lastly, who wouldn't like some complementary Chex Mix to snack on for free? Dine here if you can!

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    Good service. Burger was good. But overall mediocre food and overpriced. Maybe bring your own food if staying here.

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    The food and drink was excellent, as well as the service! This place is amazing!An Indiana treasure!

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    Obvious 10/10 ambiance but the food was fantastic both of our visits. Smoked chicken penne vodka and quesadilla were the highlights

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