Terrible visit! I'm from Indy and staying here temporarily. I'm a contractor. I looked this place…read moreup, seen decent reviews and thought I'd give it a try. I went in with my service animal, as I do everywhere. SERVICE ANIMAL!! A toy miniature Australian Shepherd. There were only 12-14 people in the whole place, which seemed strange for a Saturday evening. It took a while, but the waiter finally came over. I was asking about a couple things on the menu, but they were out of most everything. So... Chicken quesadillas was the special. I was hungry, so I settled with those. I also ordered the moon balls, which they highly advertise, and they were out of those as well. I ordered a two hearted ale by bells. He brought the wrong beer. No biggie. I like the other one also. I didn't even say anything. While my food was being cooked, the bartender came around and brought another patron. The patron had a baby in her arms. They ask if they could see Merlin. He's a very quiet dog, but when he meets someone new, he let out a single bark. Then, he seen the baby and let out another bark. He loves babies. I noticed other people, in the bar, said, "Awe"! After they played with Merlin for a little bit, he returned to the table. My food came out shortly after and I started eating. Then... The owner comes out. She said I'm going to have to leave because it's unsanitary to have a dog in there. I explained nicely to her that he was a service animal and that I had a disability he helps me with. She asked me what the disability was. I explained to her that the HIPAA protects me from disclosing my medical information. She said it didn't matter. It was unsanitary and he was disruptive. I explained to her that her own bartender asked to see Merlin. He wasn't aggressive. He was just excited to meet someone. Then, he seen the baby. She didn't care. Told me I needed to leave. I asked her about the food and she said she would wrap it up for me. I asked her if I had to pay for it then. She said yes. I very calmly told her that she needs to Google a service animal. He is more than allowed by law, to be in a restaurant. He's not allowed in the kitchen or where they store food. I told her I would gladly finish my meal, pay for it and then leave. I gave her a chance to go check the law, but instead, she called the law. I was outside, taking a video of another patron who had left. I had forgot the bartenders name, so I tried to open the door and ask. By the way... Merlin was not with me at that time. I went back without him. The door was locked. I finished the video with the other patron and started to leave. Obviously, I was outside on the sidewalk because she had locked the door. As I turn to leave, I heard someone say, "excuse me, sir". I turned around and it was a police officer. He told me the owner didn't want me at the establishment and that I needed to go away for today. Not forever. Just for the day. I gave him a brief synopsis, and four more police officers showed up. I mean... They came in at a high rate of speed, lights, flashing, and all jumped out of their vehicles. It was terrifying. I guess the police here don't even know about service animals and persons with disabilities rights. I explained to him that I was leaving anyway. He called me back. I mean... If you see a person walking away, and your goal is to get them to leave, isn't it over? It's happened to me a couple times. People don't understand how the law works, regarding a service animal. She repeatedly used the word, "unsanitary". I will be filing a discrimination lawsuit. It was ridiculous. I gave her a chance to google the law. I also remained very calm throughout the conversation. If there is a local Attorney, who would like to help with this case, please comment. I do have a video statement, from the other patron, saying that he was not disruptive. She actually enjoyed seeing him.
