I love the ambiance of this restaurant. It's cozy yet warehouse like and simply one of a kind. Our meal was delicious! I'd recommend checking the menu online before you go because their menu is pretty small and changes frequently. The menu is a smidge pricey so we only go for special occasions. The drinks were very good and they were very accommodating. The service was great, very welcoming. Sit at the chefs counter! It was so much fun to watch them cooking. The half chicken was a really generous portion, served with creamed collard greens. The patty melt has Gruyère and caramelized onions and was served with fries. My favorite dish was the endive salad. It was such a unique combination of ingredients and the flavors together were incredible. read more

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We celebrated my birthday here. My husband and I came on a very snowy evening, which made this place feel even more cozy than it already is. The menu here had many interesting flavor combinations. We were impressed with the things we ordered. read more

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This is a great local spot in downtown Indy. The ambiance was very cool, the staff was friendly, and the food was delicious! Everything tasted very fresh and high quality, the burger was incredible! The menu was small but I believe they change the menu often and have specials each Wednesday and Thursday; so I'm excited to go back and try something new! I would recommend making a reservation, as I went on a Wednesday night and they had a significant wait time for walk-ins, but we had a reservation and they had a table ready for us right on time! read more

Beholder - French onion burger and fries - New American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Sat at the chefs table and had the tasting menu with wine pairing. One of the most delicious meals I have had in a long time. Not a single complaint about any part of each course. The service was great and the chefs were very friendly. Even got a complimentary hamachi plate that they were testing out before putting in the tasting menu. The ambiance was pretty casual and slow, given is was a rainy Tuesday night. Highly recommend! read more

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TL;DR: SO. GOOD. EAT. HERE. Ordered: - Oysters: delicious and fresh. I forget which ones but they were perfectly balanced between briny and sweet - Cabbage salad: wow this was a sleeper. The crispiness of the cabbage and the crunchiness of the toppings played so well together. - Steak and mash: Nothing spectacular but can't go wrong at all - McRib special: I loved that Beholder's take on the McRib was so heavy on onions and pickles. That said, if that's not your thing, maybe skip Gotta love a restaurant that serves nice plates but keeps you grounded with shot and a beer combos to remind you of your roots Will 100% be back to hit the tasting menu Cheers, Beholder! read more

Beholder - New American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Had reservations at the Chef's counter for dinner. Server was a 10/10! Recommended the Last Word cocktail since I enjoy mezcal. The winning dishes by far were the Carpaccio of Summer Squash (which was bursting with flavor from the toasted hazelnuts and lemon oil) and the delicately balanced flavors of the Ginger Tumeric Kanpachi Sashimi...Yum! Would not order the hamachi collars again and the bone marrow fries weren't anything special for $17. The Black Bass came with 2 scallops and was also not something worth ordering again, especially with a $61 price tag. The dark chocolate ice cream dessert was creamy and not too sweet, but very simple. read more

Beholder - Cocktail menu - New American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Really went downhill in a few months. Good quality was totally gone. Seafood items not fresh at all Poor wine options. 10 of us here. No one ate their meal. So not just one bad item. I think the quality of the product low. Service wasn't great so that's why they get a 1 read more

Came here for a birthday dinner and everything was so fresh and delicious. I really like the creativity in the dishes and how each piece of the meal comes together. Beautiful inside and we got pictures in front of their wine cellar. We had such a good time! read more

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It's interesting to see something along the lines of fine dining on 10th street but even more impressive once you walk in. The vibe is quaint, super cool that you can see the kitchen while you're seated. Drinks were amazing, one of the best cocktail menus out there for sure. I went burger but wish I had not. The menu is fairly simple they give you only so many options but each has its own execution. Burger had a literal inch slice of cheese on it and a large amount of pickled onions on it. Different but I think it overwhelmed the burger. Fries were overcooked, not very enjoyable tbh. Overall the experience was positive so will probably be back to give them another shot and maybe not get the burger. read more

Beholder - New American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Have been trying to get here for a while and glad I came in. The tuna hand roll was exceptional! The fries were solid! I had the pork sirloin for dinner. It was well seasoned but the unspoken hero was the collard greens! Those were truly made with love! I was obsessed! Service was quick and kind! The decor inside is nice, we sat in a cute booth! read more

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I think that Beholder is on the way to being something truly special, but for now there are components that fall too short to justify their prices. Ambiance is very cool and I am willing to bet it's a great place to go out just for drinks, but the meals my partner and I shared had some glaring concerns. To start, the cabbage salad and potato salad were heavily over-salted. Now, we are grateful that our server removed and comped the cabbage, but other than the heavy handedness with the salt, the salad's flavor just wasn't hitting the mark. Pieces were too big and textures felt unbalanced as well. For the entrees, again, considering the prices you would expect a symphony of texture and temperatures. Some were over-salted, uninspiring, and genuinely it shocked us. I wouldn't come back unless the price reflected a true experience. Hooooowever, the crowning glory was their ice cream. Flavorful and unique. Service was average. Just didn't quite hit. read more

We went to Beholder for the first time and really enjoyed our meal. The Tenderloin sandwich special was great, especially the pickles! the Cod tamale was beautifully seasoned. Paw paw ice cream with parmesan was totally unique. Happy to see John as a waiter, we so appreciate him. read more

We stopped in here for dinner early last Friday after catching a late afternoon movie at Kan-Kan. We snagged one of the last 2 tables that weren't booked from a reservation and got our order in before the rush, so it was perfect timing! The restaurant has quite a few different sections, but we sat in the furthest left area of the restaurant that faces one of the entrances to Woodruff Place. They have a lot of fun artwork on the walls, the one right across from us I kept imagining were sisters playing mermaids together lol We each started off a with a cocktail (I got a French 75, he got a sazerac) and shared the broccolini salad. It was so fresh and flavorful! My husband felt the garlic was a little over powering, so he left most of his off, but I loved it. For mains, I ordered the KFC- Korean Fried Quail and OMG. The portion was huge- I was not expecting a whole quail, it was definitely very filling. The kimchi was sososo good, but I wish there had been more of it. I would 100% order this again if it was still on the menu when we went back, but it was so good that I would also be torn to try another amazing dish. My husband ordered the patty melt and it was juicy, tender, and came out on very fresh bread. The french fries were crispy and were nicely salted. I also got a glass of their sparkling (only one option) to drink with dinner and it was the perfect amount of bubbles and touch of sweetness. For dessert we ordered the Meyer lemon ice cream and the burnt banana w/ Parmesan and honey. The Meyer lemon was very fresh, tart and tangy. The burnt banana was on another level. I would have never thought those flavors and textures would pair so perfectly and I was so happy we opted to try that flavor over the cranberry walnut. The Parmesan was so finely grated that it melted in your mouth and added just enough savory to balance the burnt banana flavor, with the honey really bringing it all together. We also each got a pour of the Madeira Bual 1987 and overall it was just a perfect little dessert. The staff were all very friendly and were always making sure we had our waters full and empty dishes/silverware removed from the table. The bathrooms were very clean as well. Beholder turned our late afternoon movie into an upscale date night and I would definitely come back here again. read more

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My oh my, now I know why everyone raves about this place. I came for the first time during Devour week and it was everything I dreamed of and more! I love the quirky decor and the cool layout. It's divided between 2 sections and there are endless seating options (bar, high top table, bistro table, large tables for big parties). I got 2 different cocktails and both were amazing. We did the devour menu and I got the grilled Caesar (yum), the walleye (so juicy and amazing), and the pancake ice cream (I'm a sucker for ice cream). All of it was incredible and I love that the menu changes often. I love an innovative menu and this place does it perfectly! My only negative would probably be the wait times. I stood at the check in for about 15 minutes before someone came up to greet me. The courses are timed out to where you're waiting for your next step. It's definitely a place to sit and enjoy your extended time! Great date night, special occasion, or just because! I also met John Green when I was there, so bonus points for that! read more

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We had a great experience at Beholder. Ambiance was great, interesting art and nice date night vibes. Food was delicious, we ordered a sampling from each category. The bone marrow French fries were some of the best fries I've ever had. The Cesar salad was fantastic as well. The dry rub on the half chicken has the perfect level of heat and the chicken was juicy. The flat iron steak was cooked perfectly, although a tad salty, it was still really delicious. Overall great meal and we'll be back. read more

Beholder - Oysters and bone marrow fries - New American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Do not sleep on Beholder! This is one of our favorite restaurants in Indy. We love the seasonal menus and watch instagram for their weekly specials. The kitchen is right in the center of the restaurant, so you can see the manic happening! The cocktail menu is always perfectly curated with something special for everyone. Cocktail snobs will leave happy! The servers are always knowledgeable about the menu. read more

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Beholder has a great ambiance with solid food, but may not be worth it at the price point. The highlight of the night was the burger which was perfectly cooked and high quality. May be the best thing on the menu and is a must order. The Kohlrabi Caesar salad was a fresh interesting take on a Caesar salad but left much to be desired at the $15 price point. The chicken quarter and the cereal milk tres leche were both good, but not anything special. For how much Beholder is recommended and how nice the ambiance is, left a little disappointed and expecting more. However the burger saved the night and with a constantly rotating menu, I'm sure there will be new creative high quality dishes to check out in the future. read more

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I am obsessed with this place. Granted, I've only been 3 times in the past 2 years but I think about it all the time. The most recent visit was at the end of May. As always, the ambiance is very "cool" feeling with different seating locations That give you a different experience. Sometimes, they have a DJ but always playing good tunes. We got to sit at the bar that overlooked the chefs cooking, which is always an automatic win for me. So cool to see them doing their thing. We went on a weekday so they were busy enough yet not slammed. we got to chat with the manager for a little while about our cocktails and wine. The wine menu is incredible. We got some cocktail with verde chile in it and we loved it. Got the oysters, papaya salad, burger and the fish. So delicious. I really want to try the pasta rags with wagyu. read more

Beholder - Papaya salad - New American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

One of the best restaurants in the region. New menus rotate all the time, you can tell that this place is run by people who are passionate about food and do this out of love. The staff are friendly. Looking at the other reviews, I think the reader should know that Beholder gets unique ingredients and tries new things all the time. It's not going to be cheap, and your portions aren't going to be like an Applebees. If portion sizes are your main priority, go elsewhere. If a dinner that feels like a concert or special event is what you're looking for, than you need to check out Beholder! read more

First time we dined we had a pleasant experience. 2nd time we went was a disaster. Fish was undercooked (cold on the interior) and the "chef" wanted to argue with us. Refused to cook the fish longer. Service was noticeably worse the second time we dined. Won't go back for a while. They need to get things in order. read more

Have dined here three times. I always fall in love with at least one of the dishes, while others are just good. The second visit we ordered a crudite plate for the table and it was stellar. That was years ago and I still think about it. I mean... it was raw veggies but the accompaniments were so yum. The latest visit was for our anniversary and the salad (again, veggies) blew me away! See my picture of this amazing brown butter radish salad. The kitchen eliminated the bread crumbs to accommodate my allergy, but it was amazing without it. The sherry vanilla ice cream.... omg... omg... just o.m.g. I wanted to buy a gallon of it and take it home to eat the next day. Why not five stars? While the menu is inventive and I feel pleasantly surprised by how much I like my food, it isn't consistently amazing. It's also salty. After each visit I retain water (I have an inner ear disease that is set off by sodium) and I can taste that some items are way too salty. Still this is one of my favorite spots. Hubs always likes the cocktails here too. read more

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Cute place near Woodruff. Wouldn't notice it if you didn't know, but it's super vibey. Atmosphere is on point. Service is A+. Every course we got was awesome. There were no duds. I am not an oyster person, and even the oysters were great. Cocktail list was great. Overall stellar, would go back and definitely recommend! read more

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We were very disappointed with our experience. The portion sizes are ridiculously small. It implies that its high prices are warranted for the quality of technique and ingredient, but we did not see anything distinctive to justify the prices. It is more like a Carrabba's Italian Grill, with tasty entrees, but with smaller portions and higher prices. (Note, Carrara's has a bread service and Beholder does not.). The wait staff never asked us our opinion of the meal. read more

Administrative notes - for being a James Beard semi-finalist (them), and wine enthusiast (me), I cannot believe it took me 3 months of living in Indy before meeting a stranger at another restaurant before finding this place on referral. Perhaps that's why they weren't packed on a Saturday when I rolled in? Bios on the website read like a desperate resume, when there's obvi some street cred earned. This review is shared in collegial love. Vibe is very nice with the space provided. Lots of little nooks and a warm bar. Bartender was edgy about my request for a few samples of wine, although their program is one of the only spots in Indy where you can sit down and order some beautiful glasses from France, Italy, Spain, and beyond. I've been looking for this type of menu ever since I landed here - a diamond among gems! I tried the tasting menu and was a bit disappointed the food didn't follow the same caliber of delivery. Started strong with the Pink Moon Oysters balanced with some warming nduja (Italian herbed sausage) oil, citrus, and mignonette. Not everyday an oyster is as original as this one! The Ora King Salmon Crudo was very fresh & served in a generous portion, lots of things going on that ended up tasting like salmon sashimi in salsa with too much chip on top. Appreciate the concept, but the flavors just didn't work out. Working towards the main, the carrots were cooked to a perfect al dente crisp, lightly glazed & topped with toasted pine nuts, however; wish they had stopped there because the apricot purée (though tasty on its own) did not compute texturally or flavor-wise. Finished with the Iberico Secreto Steak - some of the most delicately tender pork I've enjoyed, however! It was sadly under salted and drowned in oil, so I kept digging into the "salsa verde" hoping for more flavor but got more oil, weighing things down. Josh was a breath of fresh air in the bar, serving up beautiful craft cocktails with some rare finds whether you're looking for bourbon, mezcal, whiskey, gin, cordials and beyond. My ultimate takeaway is that Indy is in quite the predicament with establishments such as these - they're not quite exemplary enough to make the list and compete with neighboring cities like Cincy and Chicago, but after some minor tweaks, might keep the house packed for the small but growing clientele in Indy. There's also the ongoing challenge to overcome Indy's market preference for the known, the familiar, even the chain. To that I would recommend keeping some staples on the menu - we might agree to enjoying Chef's favorites (soon to become our own) each time we return. I'll be interested to see what has changed (and what has stayed the same) next time I visit. read more

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This was a wonderful culinary experience. And the service was super intelligent with levity. We did the pre fixe menu and loved every part of it. Plus, the cocktails were amazing as well as the wine pairings. read more

The food was excellent and the sommelier fantastic. Will be back. Love you guys!!!! Honestly would highly recommend beholder- and all alway southside recommended. Carmel will be lucky to have you Josh! read more

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Great menu poorly executed. I had the waygu flatiron. My companion had the waygu tritip. Both were served cold. Not even room temperature, but cold. Unacceptable for $65 per order. read more

Beholder - New American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Good food and service, weird ambiance. It was our first visit, dined at 5:30 on a Saturday night (our 10 year old with us and noted that in our reservation) and were seated in a small front area so we never saw the rest of the restaurant. Bummer. Assuming we were sat there because we had a minor with us? But it was such a small, crowded space with no music. There were 2 other tables sat just 2-3 feet away from us. The food was good but we've certainly had better portions, quality and experience for a $300 check. I can't say enough about how awesome the service was so this was no fault of the service staff! Just left feeling unimpressed by the restaurant itself. read more

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Finally made it here after hearing so much about it from a friend! Did not disappoint! Started with the oysters and BBQ pork belly, finished with the hyped up burger and fries. Lots of unique drink options, but went with the special, Pickle Backs! Very cool vibe and hip decor. Bartender was great and service was excellent. Everyone was very friendly! read more

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One of my top 2 recommendations for the city. Love the vibe, the music, the kitchen set up. Must visit if you haven't been. It's the joint!

Nice little spot off of 10th near downtown. Lots of murals and Knick knacks in the place which add a fun element to the interior. (Apparently there's been mural controversy....hah) Phenomenal service. We sat at the chefs counter and got to watch them cook and plate all of the dishes. Neat experience. All the chefs and waiters were extremely attentive and nice! We started with the scallop crudo and the eggplant tartare. The scallop crudo was other worldly. If I went back I may just order 5 of those. The eggplant parm was served with a fry bread and together they packed so much flavor! For our mains we did the spaghetti and the halibut. I normally wouldn't order spaghetti anywhere but this broke the mold for what spaghetti normally is. Bright and delicious. The halibut was served with some clams and boy was that dish amazing. I'm going back soon to maybe try the tasting menu with the wine pairings. Or maybe get 3 scallops and a halibut? Who knows. read more

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Love this spot for celebrating milestones, a night out for good drinks, and even just a local weeknight special. Some of the food options can be simple dishes played up with naming conventions, but it's mostly great food done really well. The savory ice cream options are always amazing! We are huge fans of the weekly Wednesday/Thursday specials, especially when they include a cocktail pairing. To top it off, the bar has its own replica of Frostmourne! Can't hate on a place that is a Warcraft fan! read more

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Avoid... Mediocre food masquerading as fine dining... another high priced joint preying on those who don't have time to leave Indy often. The food itself is *not bad* but its terrible for the money and the menu is littered with pretentious vernacular trying to pretend it deserves a Michelin star. If I had to make a local heads up comparison, I'd say its closest comparable is Pier 48... the menu is actually quite similar if you strip out all the culinary BS in the titles & descriptions. Compare their menus and you'll get a chuckle... compare their food heads up and you'll probably frequent P48 more often than Beholder. Ambiance is basically a darker version of its sister restaurant, Milktooth but in a newly gentrified corner of the city (across from a Family Dollar). My girlfriend and I have been on 2 occasions and decided previous reviewers were distracted by their accredited wine menu and the hipster service / line cooks. read more

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TLDR: Had the tasting menu at Beholder last night. Four courses. I liked three out of the four dishes. The salad, black cod, and dessert were delicious. Service was friendly but a bit disorganized. Nice wine and cocktail list. If I lived here, I'd likely be a regular at the bar for the ala carte menu. -- Went to Beholder last night with two friends. The three of us had the tasting menu. We enjoyed a bottle of Schug Carneros Estate Winery Cabernet with dinner after starting with a glass of prosecco. I like the look and feel of the restaurant. All of the staff were very friendly. First course: ceviche with chips. House made tortilla chips were delicious. While I love spicy food, the hot peppers used in the ceviche overpowered the dish and I could not discern between each ingredient (i.e. fish or vegetable?). My least favorite dish of the dinner. Second course: Little gem lettuce salad with green goddess dressing. I love little gems and this was one of the best salads I've ever had in my life. We all agreed at the table it was absolutely delicious. Fresh lettuce with creamy dressing. Third course: I had grilled ribeye which was cooked perfectly and very tender. However, the star of the show was the black cod with lions mane mushrooms. I *hate* mushrooms or I would have gotten it. The black cod was melt in your mouth delicious! Fourth course: Strawberry with an absinthe cream. Fresh berries and a delicately sweet cream that was touched with the funky bite of absinthe. It was delightful. While all the staff were friendly, it felt a bit chaotic and we had to wait considerable time to often get our table bused, which is a pet peeve of mine. I also wish the food runner would have explained what our dishes were. He'd drop it off and say "Black cod" and leave. As a result, we would all read the tasting menu out loud so remind ourselves of the details of each dish. It was a bit too casual of a vibe for what is presented as a beautiful fine dining experience, IMHO. Weird observation: everyone working there last night was a guy. I don't know why I noticed, but, everyone appeared to be a man who works there. I thought that was kind of funny. However, if I lived in Indianapolis I'd like be a regular at the bar. The a la carte menu is nice and I liked the wine and cocktail list. The friendly bartender was a bonus. Overall, a decent experience but if you're looking for a super high end service experience, understand that Beholder is a bit more casual. I think the cost of the tasting menu at $89 is a great value. read more

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Definitely glad we dined here, as it has been on our list for a while, but personally probably won't be back for food. We sat in the area with the bar and it was really cool the ambiance of the place is 10/10. Drinks were great but food wasn't as great for the price in our opinion. read more

Beholder - Steak - New American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Absolutely terrible experience. I've been here once before and all the food was overly salty and then I gave them a second chance and they canceled my reservation last minute. read more

Our "treat yo self" go to restaurant! We always end up sharing all the dishes and trying new handcrafted cocktails each time! Nothing disappoints! The gator boots cocktail is an all time favorite! Also, their mushroom dishes are always incredible. We've started going for the specials once a month too and they are always creative and seasonal! read more

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Is Beholder an expensive Indy restaurant?... yes, but they also offer some of the most unique and amazing flavor combinations I've had at any restaurant. If you're looking to try Beholder and not break the bank then I recommend going on a Wednesday or Thursday when they do their $25 special. Included within the special is an entree, beer and a shot.. so get ready to enjoy your evening. This time I opted for the double bacon cheeseburger which didn't disappoint. The special sauce had me scrapping the plate at the end for any drippings because it was so tasty. Lastly, if there's one thing you should try, I RECOMMEND the Grilled Banana Ice Cream with Honey AND Parmesan. Yes, cheese on ice cream and it was amazing. The saltiness of the cheese complimented the sweetness of the banana perfectly! Bon appetite! read more

Beholder - Double Bacon Cheeseburger - New American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Wow! This place was pretty great. First time ever at a place like this, and it was super enjoyable. My friend and I both got the 4 course taster, while her partner got the skewers. Oysters 3/5 - pretty standard IMO. Small, but tasty. Roasted Carrots 4/5 - wasn't a fan at first, but it got more delicious the more I ate lol Rib eye 5/5 - best part of the meal, for sure. Perfectly cooked...I just wish there was more of it. Roasted onions definitely still had a bite to them. Coffee ice cream 5/5 - STRONG coffee flavor and very delicious if you are a fan of that. I'm not a huge fan of coffee, but it was still very delicious Cucumber salad 3/5 - refreshing but the miso dressing was definitely too strong Salmond 3/5 - delicious, but compared to the rib eye, it was very disappointing. My friend definitely preferred my dish over her own and had some regrets lol Squash carpaccio 5/5 - wow...super unexpected, but this was my 2nd fave dish of the night. Very very delicious with a nice, smoky flavor. Banana dessert 5/5 - A+ would never have thought to put parmesan cheese on banana for a dessert but so yummy Not a cheap meal but very worth it. Their menu apparently changes every few weeks with a special rotating in every Wed/Thurs with limited availability. Would definitely come here again in the future. read more

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Enjoyed our experience here. Nice ambiance and good service! Good pacing on the timing of the dishes. The wings and mushroom étouffée were the highlights for us. Seasoned perfectly with well balanced heat. I'd love to see a bit more creativity from their cocktail and dessert menus. In all really enjoyed our experience and will be back. read more

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