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    Flatiron

    4.3 (55 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    FLATIRON ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Intimate
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Fried Riced Cauliflower
    Jackie M.

    Had a nice time dining at Flatiron inside Pointe on Penn along with my Mom and some great people. Dawn invited Mom and I to dine at this restaurant prior to our reservation at the Phoenix Theatre to see the Ma Rainey production. The restaurant is about a 6 min walk from the theater in downtown Indy. Parking was available in a parking lot in the back of the restaurant adjacent to the condos that are nearby. You have to walk across a street and enter the back of the restaurant so if you need handicap parking I recommend being dropped off in the front of the restaurant. There is usually street parking but there was the Irish Street festival that day and street parking was not allowed. We had a reservation time of about 6:15 PM on a Friday night. When I walked in there was a welcome sign that said no walk-ins as the reservations were full for the night. That's usually a good sign about how us locals support! Our party included six total people. We were seated by the window and had plenty of room for our party. For food and drinks, my mom and I decided to go with something light because we were also attending the play right after this dinner. Our host ordered chips and queso to share with the table. Thank you again Dawn, she's such a special person. The other appetizers, that we ordered, included fried cauliflower bites, which came with a dip that was rather tasty. The waitress said that the spice was hotter but when I tasted it, it wasn't that bad I would say it's more mildly spiced. I am not able to tolerate heavy spice just for reference. The breading was light and somewhat buttery, it wasn't overwhelming. Also shared the fried refried beans and guac that also came with. My mom and I ordered the earthroamer salad and we added fried shrimp to those salads. Our host scheduled the meal pretty close to the time that the play was going to start, so we really didn't have time to sit and enjoy our salad but from the bites I was able to take it was yummy... The shrimp meat was sparse but for me, it was fine personally. I would recommend allowing about two hours or so to dine and enjoy your meal with your party. I did really enjoy the Rum Runner, this was a rather tasty cocktail and Dawn ordered a bottle of red wine for the table. They have a pretty good selection of drinks. They also have non-alcoholic options. If you go on a Friday night, I recommend that you make a reservation ahead of time because there were no walk-ins available on this night. The dinner overall went really well. The service was great and the environment was comfortable.

    penne pasta with seasonal local veggies.
    Kara M.

    Nice and quant restaurant located off Pennsylvania Ave close to the War Memorial and Federal Building. They had it decorated so nice inside. Christmas trees, lights, candles. It was so pretty. The first thing the hosts asked us was if we had a reservation. No, but the place wasn't busy on the side we were on so that was good. I think a lot of office parties take place here and gathering's. They have two different areas. I couldn't see in the other side as we weren't over on that side and it looked like a party was happening. They have great bread and olive oil with parmesan cheese added to it. It was good. The pasta I had was good it had chargrilled vegetables and penne noodles in it. I would order that again. The tenderloin looked great and I was told it was delicious. We asked for a dessert menu and the waitress left and said they ran out of dessert menus. I don't understand that and then rattled off they had an expresso cheesecake but then never mentioned what other desserts they had. :-/ She seemed like she was done with our table. I hate that when you were just asking what they offer and you get blown off. All in all a fairly good experience and would go back I knocked off one star because of the waitress and the way she handled the dessert issue.

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    Natalie G.

    This is the coolest hole in the wall place and I'm surprised it doesn't get more hype! The layout of the restaurant and its ambiance is very unique. It's in a very old house. The speak easy in the basement was the coolest part! Ask your server and they will give you a hint to figure out the code. I had the Rural Bucatini Pasta Bowl with chicken. The sauce was AMAZING! For the hummus appetizer, I personally didn't like that the pita was fried, but when we asked for non fried they replaced it!

    Shannon D.

    Quiet on a Tuesday evening, service was attentive. The shrimp and mac appetizer was elevated - the cheese sauce was delicious. My dinner partner had the grilled chicken with asparagus and mixed cubed potatoes (white and sweet) - good but plain. He wound up sampling the sauce from my exceptional shrimp and cheese grits with vegetable tian. A couple of let downs - the beer list was less extensive than the menu implied, and the shrimp and grits were to be topped with an ahi filet; they were out. However they doubled the shrimp - would ABSOLUTELY order again!

    Buffalo chicken tenders
    Nora D.

    I went here with a friend for a post work dinner. It's a cute place! We got the mac n cheese (which was to die for) as a shared side. For our mains we split the buffalo chicken tenders and the breaded tenderloin sandwich. It was a very good. Classic American food. But very good. It is a lot of food. So be prepared to possibly need a to go bag. But overall it was yummy!

    Filet Sandwich
    Phil B.

    Meeting friends for dinner someplace we've never been. Parking was no issue right by the restaurant. We pretty much had the place to ourselves. Our server was new and he did an excellent job. He had a great personality. Friends ordered an appetizer of flatbread with lots of veg. I didn't try any but they said it was excellent. The bread with butter, olive oil and parm was quite nice. Husband ordered Filet Sandwich without the mushrooms and a side of fries. They suggested a side of cheese sauce and he loved the sandwich with the cheese. He doesn't like fresh cut fries ( they are never crisp enough ) I thought they were fine. My order was a Buffalo Chicken Wrap with a side of Fruit. I also got a side of Blue cheese dressing. Sandwich was great. Friends got Tenderloin and Salmon Salad no complaints. Husband loved the chocolate cake. He was the only one to get dessert. All the food came out together and all at good temp. It did take awhile to receive the food , but I think it was worth the wait. I think we'd all come back to try other things. Service really couldn't have been better or more friendly. They also did a great job with allergies.

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    Aaron D.

    Mixed opinions about Flatiron. Cool, hip, environment, that is close to downtown. The service is good, but the food leaves you scratching your head. They have a solid selection of options and the service is slightly above average. The food on the other hand, can be improved upon. Both dishes were plated well, but lacked flavor. My Shrimp and Grits were bland at best and my date hade to request a new martini glass due to the one being delivered to the table having a noticeable crack in it. Disappointed.

    Inside area
    Mary H.

    We had the chef's table experience. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! One of the best dinner's I've ever had. Hands down one of the best rare finds in Indy. We came here for an anniversary dinner. Would be a great setting for an intimate dinner with family, loved ones, birthdays, anniversaries. Low lighting makes it feel comfortable. The servers, chefs, and bartenders are all friendly hand fun. Everyone we interacted with made this night so special for us. We got 7 different plates of food & 5 drinks. Well worth the price. There's a secret they are hiding downstairs if you ask around ;) they also showed us the upstairs that they are planning on being a jazz bar.

    Steak & Plants
    Kristen B.

    We had such a great dinner recently at Flatiron. Even with just two guys doing front of house, they never left us unattended. The shrimp taco appetizer looks like something you might be able to whip up at home, but the sauce takes it to the next level. The steaks were butter knife tender and delicious. And the drinks (we both had the old fashioned) was very classic and tasty. The interior was cozy and welcoming. We'll definitely be back.

    Dianne M.

    The chef here is spectacular! I've been here for a wine tasting, and the pairings were on point! The owners (husband-the chef & wife) team are wonderful. It's a must try for a romantic date night, night out with friends, business dinner or a night out for self-care, which is why I'm here tonight;-) The bartender can help you with a good prescription:)

    Brussels sprouts etc
    Clair H.

    Fabulous vegetarian entree. Nice to be able to order something other than pasta primavera. Great service, mellow vibe at the "Elbow Room" bar. I'll be back!

    Tofu Stuffed Mushroom
    John S.

    Although it has been open for a couple of years now it was only this past week that I made it into The Flatiron on Penn in downtown Indianapolis at the junction of Pennsylvania Street and Fort Wayne Avenue on the Indianapolis Cultural Trail. It is the previous location of the celebrated Elbow Room which served customers there for over eighty years. My son E was with me. We stopped in there for a bite to eat before going over to the Antelope Club to watch the Thursday night Colts game on television. The Flatiron has no private parking lot but there is satisfactory metered street-side parking along the two adjacent thoroughfares. The interior is divided into two primary public spaces, a bar and a dining room. The furnishings and overall decor are comfortable and welcoming. There is a small fenced sidewalk area along a portion of the Fort Wayne Avenue side of the building to allow for limited seasonal outdoor seating. Glenn and Rolonda Brown own the establishment and as it turned out it was Rolonda--or Ro--who greeted and served us. She was charmingly friendly and accommodating throughout. Glenn is the chef. The dinner menu offers appetizers; soups and salads; sandwiches and wraps; entrees featuring beef, chicken, pork, and seafood; sides; and more. They also have a full bar. We ordered the Tofu Stuffed Mushrooms to share as a starter, then E had the Steak & Plants and I had the Pork Tenderloin sandwich with chips. It was all pleasingly flavorful. E was especially complimentary regarding the beef in his selection. Notwithstanding that it took me over two years to visit there the first time I'm sure it will not be at all that long before I'll be going back again.

    Salmon and risotto
    Kaitlyn S.

    My boyfriend and I stopped in on a Friday night and it was clear from the start that they (like many other places right now) were understaffed. There were only two servers who were also bartending. All this is to say, the service was great. They did their best to accommodate us and were extremely attentive. Our food did take a while, but the kitchen appeared to be short staffed as well. If you go out anywhere right now, expect to wait and please be patient and kind with the restaurant staff. The food was excellent and definitely worth the wait! I got the salmon and risotto while my boyfriend got the shrimp and grits. Both of us loved our food. The restaurant evokes a speakeasy vibe - very warm and inviting. We'll definitely be back!

    Pork ribeye and frittes

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    Delicious food, good service though we had to wait for our meals. Overall good experience!

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    10/10. Beautiful spot, fresh food, black-owned. Friendly chef and staff! I'll definitely be back.

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    A little on the pricey side, but definitely great food. We'll be back. Some of the best Mac n cheese I've had.

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