Heard about this place from my buddy and was quite anxious to see what it read like. I recall it been a hotel years ago but didn't know this restaurant surface from it. So I decided to give it a try and was quite impressed, not a big place but for lunch it will do, along with the bar. There's really a good variety of food to choose from, I tried the Classic Club sandwich with fries as a side. The sandwich was just the right size for lunch and the fries were very crisp and hot and they gave me a good amount. I would recommend giving then a try, next time I will try the Honey Sriracha Pub wings, sounds yummy. read more

Chancellor's - Weekly specials - New American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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If you only had one day left on earth, definitely spend it here because it feels like it takes forever to get your food and your bill :) Pros: This is a great place (and the only place) to grab a drink on campus. They have specials throughout the week (including domestic bottles for $2.50 on Tuesdays). Food is pretty reasonably priced. Cons: The food is not that great, it will take you a while to get your bill (especially if you are with a group), and the service is not always the best. read more

This is an on-campus "classy" restaurant at IUPUI located in "The Tower" residence hall, formerly a hotel located on campus. Inside The Tower is a dining hall for students - all you can eat at $8. But this restaurant is a bit classy and has meals ranging from $7-$15; most are around $9. I got a side of chili - good, hearty, meaty. I also got a chicken sandwich with Indian spices (forget the name) with mango and cucumbers on here. I forget the name but it was good. Came with spiral fries and a pickle - fries were nice and crispy! Overall, I liked it. I only come here when my office is paying since it costs money, but honestly it's not very different from most restaurants - at least it is not a chain! read more

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I don't even go here! Best pours in town, but don't expect quick service. They don't have many staff working the front of house. The food is what you might expect, lacking. The drink specials are why you come here, that and because it's on an island in the middle of a dry campus. 5-stars for location and effort. By effort, I mean the incredible ability to look away and talk to other patrons while you pour the vodka into my glass, then add a little sprite. Worth every penny. read more

Suffice it to say that my experience at Chancellor's was quite the opposite of Holly H.'s, but then I was there during lunch. I also like the soothing, neutral-toned decor. I recently took a position at one of the large entities near the IUPUI campus and I really need a place like this to escape to once in a while....everything else in walking distance from work is a chain or fast-food place. The staff was fine, especially my server and the hostess. But, there was at least one male server who was kind of lurking about the dining room...I pretty attributed that to his not having had a table of his own at the time; it was early in the lunch hour when I stopped by. My food was very good, but I wish my entree - the Asian Salad with seared Ahi - would have had more slices of tuna on it...only four was very disappointing for the price and also hard to spread out for enjoyment with the massive amount of greens and other salad ingredients. The fresh-baked bread was very good and consisted for three "breads of the day": pretzel, fried biscuit and whole grain, accompanied by stone-ground mustard-flavored butter, apple butter and plain 'ole butter. I demolished the biscuit with some apple butter and ate about half the pretzel bread roll with the mustard butter....and I normally don't care for fried biscuits at all. I would definitely go back some time, but unless I can get more tuna with my Asian salad, I would not repeat that menu choice. Also, I may opt for the more casual, bar & grill side of this restaurant..I think it's called Our Den? It looked bright, cheery and I'm guessing has a cheaper, less fancy menu. Also, my table was situated close to the server's work area between dining room and kitchen, so I was the unfortunate passive eavesdropper on all the staff's "behind the scenes" goings-on, which detracted somewhat from my "relaxing" lunch. Again, probably because the servers had too much time on their hands.... read more

Chancellor's - a bowl of salad and french fries - New American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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For the over 21 students at IUPUI, Chancellors is the place to be. The atmosphere is simple yet refined with bright lighting and an old-school bar kind of feel. Professional and students come to this watering hole for food and drinks or just to escape the food court. There is a bar to sit at as well as table dining (I recommend the bar) and there are multiple televisions for those who want to catch a big game. It is also worth noting that this is the only on-campus restaurant that serves adult beverages. Having a place on campus to just relax with a beer and study is superb. You do not have to be 21 to eat there, but you do have to be 21 to sit at the bar. I stopped in at 5:15 on a Tuesday and at that point half of the tables had been taken. I decided to sit at the bar where there were also three persons sitting. That day Chancellors must have been understaffed because in addition to managing the bar, the bar tender was also serving tables with 1 other server. Even with the increased workload, the bartender was able to serve me promptly and take my order. My service at the bar was good and I'm not sure if I could say the same had I sat at a table. The interesting fact about Chancellors is that they share a kitchen with another (larger) eatery and the two largely share the same menu. I ate rather simply and just ordered a burger since I needed to make sure I was at my 6:00 class. The party of three next to me did order mac & cheese that looked amazing though. The food was good but nothing to really write home about. I think that's because I got opted for speed rather than sitting and enjoying a meal. Next time I will order something that isn't as generic as a burger and fries. Overall, this is a nice place to stop and get a bite on campus and I plan on returning. (especially on $2.50 domestic Tuesdays) read more

Chancellor's - New American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I love coming here. I'm a regular :). I am a grad student at iusm, so the location is extremely convenient. They have daily specials, which have been excellent each time I've tried them. Their Soup is very yummy and usually very hearty. When I come in, bill always know exactly what I'm drinking, and had even helped me network with professionals who are clients of his :). Consistently Good food and good service. read more

Chancellors is a restaurant located on the campus of IUPUI. It is operated through the company Chartwells. It is open to the public and is actually a pretty fancy restaurant. I have been here a few times and ordered a variety of food. I have had the portabella burger, chicken sandwich and one of their salads. The burgers come with fries which are good. The portion sizes are large and the prices are reasonable. They have tables and a bar area. Surprisingly the restaurant serves alcohol on campus. Parking can be difficult if you aren't associated with IUPUI, but there is a nearby parking garage that charges by the hour. read more

Chancellor's - New American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This restaurant is very well kept and very clean! The whole atmosphere is very calm and collected, which I liked a lot when I first walked in. I ordered the club sandwich, which I found to be nothing special. It was not bad, but nothing made me want to come back with that sandwich. My coworker that went with me also had the bourbon burger, which was great! The glaze on the burger was excellent and I defiantly would recommend that to anyone who wants good food. Our service was good wither! Taylor was a great waitress and very nice. Overall, I think that Chancellor's wasn't bad but I will be trying other things on the menu to help spice it up a bit. read more

Just had the salmon Niçoise salad. Asked to add avocado. They only added 3 tiny slices so I am taking a star away. But the salad was very, very good!! Basil dill dressing was great. Soup of the day was a southern chicken and rice. Pretty tasty but too thick for me. Overall pretty pleased especially given it was hotel food so gave then back the star! read more

Came here with some colleagues for lunch between meeting sessions. On arrival the place was still empty and we were one of the first to order. I had a chicken Caesar; one had a chicken sandwich and the other had salads... Eventually. By the time we were served most of the other tables already had food and was a grandparent. Only two of our meals came out on time and we were done eating before the other two arrived. The salmon salad looked mysteriously like a Caesar... You'd think after 40 minutes you could go farm some Salmon... Oops- must have swam upstream... The one star is the food did taste ok- but the service represents an opportunity for improvement. Considered patenting the negative tip on this meal- We gave 2 dollars as a group. PS- the curly fries had a curly red hair in it, fortunately didn't taste like hairspray. read more

Chancellors is a small bar/restaurant in the University Tower on the IUPUI campus. It is a convenient place for people to eat and grab a quick drink after a long day of classes. I wouldn't say it is a great place for kids just because it is a bar and it just has more of an adult atmosphere.. I also did not notice kid options on the menu. Service is great for the people at the bar but if you sit in the actual restaurant part service is pretty slow. The food is usually ok. This time I got the turkey sandwich which has tomato pesto on it and comes with a side of freshly made chips. My boyfriend got a sun dried tomato pasta with chicken in it. He said the chicken tasted kind of funny but otherwise it was good. We also got the "ketchup and fries" for desert which is pound cake sliced like fries with raspberry dipping sauce and it was pretty good. Because I'm a student at IUPUI and I am on a budget the prices are a little too high for me to come to often. However, I am sure for the over 21 crowd it is a nice spot on campus. read more

Chancellor's - Turkey sandwich and sundried tomato pasta - New American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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The wife and I went to Chancellor's for dinner last night. Walking away I'd say that it was a solid 3-star experience. We were greeted promptly at the door and shown to a table. the inside of this place is fantastic. Very pretty. My wife thought that the placemats were a little 70's, but I liked them. The service was good, but did have some problems. Our server started us out with a round of very cold water (which is great). I asked for the wine menu, but I didn't really go over it with any sense of detail. I was just looking for a glass to have with my meal. I ordered a glass of the Bogle petite syrah. Tasted great, but was incredibly overpriced. I paid $9 for a glass of wine that came from a bottle that I could pick up at a store for nine or ten bucks. We ordered our entrees. I ordered the lamb and my wife a vegetarian pasta dish. She also ordered a salad. Some bread and oil arrived at the table and not long after our entrees showed up. Sans salad. I asked my wife if she still wanted her salad. She said no and our server then mentioned he forgot about the salad. I think this turned out better because pasta is so filling. The food was OK. It was nothing spectacular, though. And for $28, I want more meat. The lamb that arrived at my table -- while well prepared -- was tiny. It was a lot of money for such a small amount of food. The veggies with the lamb were excellent, though. Summer squash, carrots and some fingerling potatoes that really seemed fresh. The big fail of the meal was my wife's pasta. It was one gigantic mess of stickiness. All the noodles were just stuck with all the other noodles. It was weird. I'm not sure if that's from being overcooked, undercooked or what -- or maybe that's how it was supposed to be, but you had to sort of 'cut' the pasta to eat it. We didn't order dessert, but the menu looked fun. I think my wife would have had the berry crisp, but it wasn't available. A previous review of Chancellor's lists a disappointment that the online menu and the in-house menu weren't the same. We experienced the same, but diners need to keep in mind that it's a 'local' menu. Chef Noble is trying to source from Indiana and so the menu isn't always going to have everything available. That said, when we asked about duck our server said that the menu we were viewing online was the Winter menu. Yesterday was August 24. I *hope* the Winter menu is not still what's posted online. Again, solid three stars, but not necessarily something I'd visit again. I don't feel that you have to approach the place with caution or anything. The restaurant is in the same complex as the University's conference center. If you need to impress a client and take them somewhere nice, this isn't bad and it's on-site. For some conference goers that's important. Parking is complementary with your meal. Just have your garaqe tab and present it to your server BEFORE you get your check. Good luck! read more

Tired of the available food options at Campus Center? Want some tasty grub and a pint of beer after a long day at the office? Then try Chancellor's. This quaint little restaurant is nestled in the middle of IUPUI's campus and represents the finest quality of food available for both students and faculty. Located in University Tower, Chancellor's serves a variety of dishes, from favorite appetizers (like spinach and artichoke dip) to fresh salads to delicious burgers and dinners. They even serve a selection of some local and regional craft beers. While it's a little pricy compared to the options across the way in the Campus Center, you'll definitely appreciate the higher quality offerings they serve. Even better, the restaurant can be accessed via campus' many walkways and tunnels, allowing folks from as close by as University Hospital and as far away as the Science Engineering Lab building to access sumptuous meals without ever stepping a foot outside. read more

Clean food, fresh and not too strong in its flavors. Had the salmon salad (around $12, the most expensive thing on the lunch menu). Fresh and seasoned with restraint, yet elegant in its non-salty, non-oily, straightforward mix of vegetable tastes on your tongue which let the ingredients come forward. Not wilted, not soggy, but good stuff. Salmon was cooked just right, which can be a trick--an easy to overgrill fish, if you're not paying attention. Quietly good service. Lots of water and iced tea refills. Not once did they spill, despite our crowded table. We didn't notice the waitstaff as they did this, so they had slipped in and out between us, as we chatted. Looks like a generic pub, but there's attention paid to detail. You won't be disappointed if you're a foodie, despite the lack of artsy decor. There's a solid integrity to the preparation and to the quality of vegetable, animal, and other materials. Quietly tasty. Why do you need fancy and pretentious, when very good will do, nine times out of ten? read more

I am from the IUPUI campus, Indiana, ordered food for the school events, no choice!! They have monopolized the university campus and only place to cater for campus events! The food doesn't taste good!! it's a rip off! I would give one star or less!!! read more

Decent food. A little pricey but overall not bad. The service is what was lacking in my opinion. I was the only one in here on a Wednesday afternoon and saw my waiter two times. It's a good place to grab a quick drink between classes but not ideal for a sit down meal. It is conveniently located in the middle of IUPUI's campus. read more

We were a little disappointed because the menu was different from the menu listed online. We were more disappointed with the food. I ordered a pasta with veggies. The veggies were good but the pasta was relatively dry with just a little bit of olive oil and no real sauce to speak of. My friend ordered lamb, which first came undercooked even though it was ordered medium. They easily fixed that, but the food was still just nothing special. The healthy glass of wine was a high point. read more

This is my first experience at Chancellors post renovation. It is an excellent location to meet colleagues from across campus. The food was pricey and disappointing in quality. The lunch was $20 for coke, 1/2 BLT and soup and chips. The chips were stale. The soup was ok but nothing I would order again. The bread was greasy. The service was good and the location. But I certainly miss the excellent food we had available here on campus. read more

It's not bad for a beer on campus, well maybe fried chicken and fries. The service could use some more improvement, and the food quality too. read more

I did not dine here. I was going to stop by for brunch, but apparently I had read the hours wrong and when I thought they served until 11am, they only served until 10. The problem is, I was at the front desk of the restaurant, waiting and waiting. Diners kept staring at me and there were no waiter in site for a good 5-10 min. Then an old waitress storms across the floor, and when I smiled and said hi to her, thinking I will finally be served, she goes, "we're closed. I just forgot to put the sign up front" (with a frown). Confused, I went up to the hotel front desk where the staff also confirmed that the restaurant indeed closes at 10am for brunch. "So what is open now?" I asked. "Nothing" she responded. Granted it is my fault to have remembered this restaurant's hours wrong, I was surprised for this hotel, a supposed 4 stars, had NOTHING open at 10:15am. Finding the situation rather silly, I went right back up to my room to grab my coat and walked over to Subway to have a little bite, and then when Noodles & Co opened for business, walked in to grab a tasty curry noodle soup too. I don't know if I will bother trying to dine at this restaurant for the duration of my stay.... aside from their hours, how awfully quiet they were and how those other diners just kept staring on me made me feel downright uncomfortable. Seems like from the other reviews I won't be missing much either. read more