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    Bowdie's Chophouse

    4.2 (64 reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Ayla N.

    First time at Bowdie's, and it definitely won't be my last. The crab cake was phenomenal. It was made with shredded crab meat and was absolutely delicious. My friend and I also shared the burrata and seasonal vegetables. For my main course I went with the filet mignon. It was incredibly tender and practically melted in my mouth. My friend went with the bone-in filet and had great things to say about his as well. The view of the cars through the glass windows was a nice touch and added to the atmosphere. Since it was my first visit, our waiter offered a brief history of the restaurant. It was interesting and gave me a greater appreciation for the place. If it's your first time, I'd recommend listening to it. We had a great dinner and will definitely be back.

    Cozy booth seating
    Katherine A.

    What's not to love? Surrounded by luxury sports cars in an upscale dining room, fabulous food, artistic cocktails and first class service are what we experienced at Bowdie's. From the moment the door was opened for us until we left, the staff was friendly, engaging and committed to ensuring guests had a special brunch. Yes, brunch! Bowdie's is famous for their steak dinners, but also offers Saturday and Sunday brunch. Brunch includes a special cocktail menu and an upscale interpretation of brunch entrees. Mel, our server, offered cocktail and meal suggestions and made us feel at home. Water came out quickly, as did our cocktails. I couldn't resist trying the Island Expresso Martini, which was decadent eye opener. My husband had the Sunset Shandy, which was an unusual concoction of orange juices and beers that he loved. For lunch, I had the Shrimp, Belly and Grits, which tasted fabulous. The pork belly and sauce were candied, giving the plate a delightful sweetness. There was a bit of spice also. The shrimp were plump and cooked perfectly. The grits were creamy and cheesy. I would order this over and over. The portion was generous (I took half home). My husband had the Americana breakfast. The standout of the dish was the thick cut smoked bacon, which was intensely smoky and delicious. The scalloped potatoes were beautiful and tasty ad well. After lunch, we noticed Graham Rahal back by the cars. The cars are interesting, especially if you are a race fan. Mel told us that they open the "garage" up to visitors once a month, usually third Saturday, so we want to check that out. We loved the experience that we had at Bowdie's. We had made reservations a couple days in advance. They have several dining areas and a beautiful bar area. I thought the brunch prices were reasonable for the upscale food and ambiance. Bowdie's is a perfect date spot.

    Waygu Burger on Brunch menu.
    Zack C.

    A buddy told me about this place last week and just had to give it a try. I couldn't get in for dinner, so I did a brunch. What a cool spot! The ambience mixed with luxury super cars and race cars what a cool place to have a meal. Robin was our waitress super friendly, and attentive. The food was fantastic. This place will definitely be in the rotation!

    Scallops
    Michelle W.

    Upscale steakhouse surrounded by high performance sports cars - what more could you ask for in the month of May?! My husband and I visited Bowdie's for our anniversary and we were immediately impressed with the service and scenery at the restaurant. The ambiance was intimate and moody. Staff were attentive and friendly. Steaks were cooked to perfection (medium rare). Seared scallops and sides were the perfect additions.

    Wine list
    Adrienne M.

    Abby our server was fantastic! We decided to eat here due to our car being serviced close. They are new to brunch on Saturdays and Sundays with. limited menu. The ambiance is killer. Fire place, wine racks, loads of wine and fancy cars everywhere what more could you want. Not only did they do a fabulous job with the space it was done elegantly. Let's get to our food. I ordered the Crab Benedict and bf ordered the American Breakfast! My carb beni had my doing my food dance the whole time. This dish was Fantastic. Plenty of crab in the crab cakes and so much flavor in the dish itself. I almost asked for more hollandaise sauce but it didn't even need it! The flavors were flavoring!!! The American breakfast came with your choice of meat, side and toast. One this one they missed the mark but the dish was pretty. Bacon over cooked, parmesan breakfast tators bland and the only thing he did enjoy was the sourdough toast. Of course I did share my beni with him and he loved it as well. The management was great and came over to ask if he wanted anything else we needed up with the french toast to go. This he enjoyed later on in the day. I can't wait to explore their dinner menu. So many good options and lots of great wine to try. Oh I almost forgot the coffee here was superb!

    Dessert for the birthday girl ;)
    Kristine H.

    We enjoyed a nice dinner here with friends to celebrate a birthday. The service, ambience and cuisine were superb. If you're looking for an upscale, unique establishment to celebrate a special occasion, you should consider Bowdie's. If you choose to go, I'd recommend making a reservation in advance. Our table enjoyed the following: shrimp cocktail, crab cake, grilled Caesar, shrimp bisque, filet mignon with Bowdie's sauce, Kansas City steak, market fish, lobster mac, and Brussels & belly. All items were prepared as ordered, tasted delicious and were plated very nicely. Cocktails, wine and beer selections were good. If you order the Head Fake cocktail, be warned that while it is quite tasty, one is probably enough. ;)

    100 layer potatoes
    Stephen o.

    100 layer potatoes, which was amazing! I sat at the bar and had one of the best old fashioned cocktails ever! The bartender was amazing, with such a knowledge of the area and his flavor profile for hand crafted drinks was out of this world.

    Lori D.

    Another great visit to Bowdie's, though this time just for cocktails. Loved the Pablo Sour enough to get two - we were told it was the bartender's (Jared) specialty cocktail and it lived up to the hype. Jared was great, vibe was everything we were looking for, and looking forward to our next visit.

    Chocolate cake
    Victoria A.

    Best. Steak. In. Indy. Hands down. This steak beats ALL the other famous steak houses in Indiana. We had a filet and bone in ribeye and they were both the best steak we've ever had. The Au gratin potatoes was to die for. The cheese sauce on them was perfect. The crab cakes are deconstructed but the most meat we've ever had in a crab cakes. The sauce that came with was so good too. The chocolate cake was the only disappointing part. It was good, just not over the top for me. Still good!!! Our server was Joey and we'll be asking for him again next visit. He was the best! The ambiance is cool but be aware, not every seat has a view of the cool cars. You do get to walk by them to go to the restrooms. You absolutely need a reservation and there's complimentary valet (at least on Saturday night). I can't wait to come back.

    Monk fish
    Aimee B.

    Brought my hubby here for his birthday dinner. Bug plus- it's 3 minutes from our house. Valet attendant was nothing but friendly and sweet. Took our pics for us before we entered. Very big, cool, hip, dark new restaurant. There are cars in a room on the way to the bathroom. Very cool. Booths, tables and half booths available. Started with the Caesar salad and it was so good. Even my hubby who is not really a salad guy ate half. Big portions and def shareable. I ordered the monk fish. Overall I enjoyed it. Different spongy texture. My only add would be for it to be a touch more seasoned or salted. My hubby loved his steak and we shared the potatoes as gratin. Quite heavenly and once again the sides are all meant to be shared. No dessert for us but they have beignets which we will have to come back for and a carrot cake-my fave. Our server was knowledgeable and the owner:manager came by and checked on us which is always a nice touch. Another plus for having a mocktail zero proof menu. Didn't try any of them this time but will for sure the next.

    Carolyn H.

    Beautiful ambience inside and service. The space is smaller than we expected. We dine regularly at Anthony chophouse so had our experiences from there to compare. The menu is not expansive enough. You have a slim amount of entrees to choose from. Have to choose a protein and purchase additional sides if want along with protein. Spent double we do at Anthony chophouse. Defiantly worth checking out once, but will not be a regular dining place for us. Food was very good. Lobster Mac and cheese was not worth the price. We got the espresso cheesecake and it just tasted like regular cheesecake to me. The larger car showroom was closed due to an incident that happened which was sad since that is what we were looking forward to.

    Cowboy ribeye
    Katie L.

    Bowdie's was a very special dining experience for a celebratory occasion. We got a little of everything, and we're thrilled with all of our selections. Service was perfect (thank you Joey!!) and we were lucky to get a seat right next to the cars. Au gratin potatoes are a must have, and you can get a half salad, not on the menu, which is perfect for one person. We went on a Tuesday and the restaurant was bustling but not too noisy. Would be fun to sit at the bar for drinks and apps next time!

    Steak cut tableside
    Mary H.

    The service at the restaurant was top tier and incredible. It was good ambiance and the cars were fun to look at. I'm taking off stars because the food was not top tier. The steak was good, but a little dry. The potatoes were great to me, but my fiancé didn't care for them. And the Brussels had a very strange flavor and I personally didn't care for them. Again, the service was the best we've had in some time, but I can't get over the food not being up to par. Especially for how much we paid for the meal.

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    This is a must reservation the food and service are the best. We'll worth the stop for a great dinner and experience.

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