Forty Five Degrees has great upscale decor with a laidback atmosphere. The staff are always friendly and accommodating . For dinner I had two gluten free sushi rolls that were so delicious I finished them before I remembered to snap a pic! They also have other gluten friendly options on the menu including gluten free soy sauce. The star of the show for me is always the plum wine on Wednesdays for half-priced wine and the pictured blueberry lemon drop martini on half-priced cocktail Thursdays & only made by Liz. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is because they don't have very many gluten free entree options or any gluten free dessert options. Please please go & check out Liz for a blueberry lemon drop martini!! read more

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I had 45 Degrees for the first time! I tried a few things. For an appetizer I had the crab rangoon - they were stellar and filled with actual crab! Most places (e.g., chains) go overboard with the cream cheese but these had more meat and I was delighted. To drink I had the Strawberry Cooler - I have no shame in liking fruity drinks haha but this one was good! I didn't taste the tequila but it was still refreshing. Next time, I'm going to try the Cherry Bourbon Smash! For my main course, I had the Dynamite Roll and Godzilla Roll. I'm really big on my sushi cooked and these were perfection, the right level of spicy for me and I was able to go home with leftovers! Out of everything, the Dynamite roll was my favorite and will likely be my go-to in the near future! The service is amazing here! Waitresses were attentive and managed the room well. It was around midday when I arrived and the crowd was light but soon picked up as it got later. Staff continued to take care of customers and everyone looked to be having a good time at their tables with family and friends, so a happy dining room means a great staff! The ambiance here is chill! It's perfect for a date night, solo outing, family dinner or celebration! During my visit, I believe there was a table of ladies having a bachelorette-type dinner/outing and they were having a good time! You can come dressed up or casual. Food is great, staff is great and I loved the vibe. I will be back! read more

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Forty Five Degrees on Mass Ave is a total gem, especially with their half-off sushi deal on Sundays when you grab a drink. It's easily one of our favorite spots to hit up for a solid, affordable meal to wrap up the weekend. The rolls were honestly great, the eel and spicy yellowtail had so much flavor, and the Boston and Philly rolls were super fresh. It's got a really cool, modern vibe but still feels laid-back enough to just sit and enjoy the food. If you're looking for a Sunday sushi spot that actually delivers on quality, this is definitely it. read more

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Most bizarre dining experience. We had a reservation at 7pm on a Friday. Not a single server greeted us. After about fifteen minutes a manager came to take our drink order and apps. Still no server. Once we got drinks and food we ordered a few rolls that never came out. After waiting another thirty and watching tables get their food (because they actually had servers) we just left. Can't even blame the manager. He did his best. But for a patio section that was not full and seeing three different servers out there and not a single one coming to help us, it was by far the worst dining experience. Ruined date night. 0/10. read more

The forties can be cool, or in this case, fresh & chill in a trendy spot near downtown Bottleworks by sushi Chef Emiliano Martinez. Specials include half-price sushi from 3-10p on Sundays, and there's space to accommodate the whole family or friend-family, whatever the day brings. A large patio has pano views of famed Mass Ave, indoor space for cheering on team sports. Kendall was a welcoming host, and the local-recommended Indy Roll was mango-sweet & jalapeño-spicy, wrapped up in rice paper for a textural shift from standard. On the toasty side, the Rock 'n Roll is crunchy, sweet, and savory - a textural party in my mouth and plated pretty! read more

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My favorites!!!! Love the atmosphere, food is great, and great service!! I would definitely recommend this place! read more

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Our server I think it was jash with shark boy hair looked kinda like this Hollywood actor didn't just serve our table, he owned the room. Warm smile, lightning fast refills, menu tips that were spot on. and yes--ridiculously good looking. Like, distracting. Still clocked every detail. Best service I've had in ages. Absolute five stars. I was visiting can't wait to dine in again hopefully we have him in Cali. read more

First time at Forty Five Degrees. I really liked the dining area with lots of seating. There are some big round table perfect for groups. This place is unique in the way that their menu offers variety, from sushi and bento box to burgers. Whatever you are hungry for I think they got it. I tried the new item which is Bangkok shrimp wrap which I saw on the chalk board at the entrance. It had a lot of shrimp and the sauce was so good. My friend had a stir fry which also looked delicious. The service was friendly, but slow as there was only one server working at that time. read more

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We love Forty Five Degrees! Especially on half price sushi Sunday. I saw at least one Sunday a month we try to make it there. I really like the decor and love the corner location on Mass Ave. the service is always prompt and the quality of ingredients seem to be good. It might not be the most authentic sushi and more American style, but it's good! read more

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Had the chance to finally try out this sushi spot on mass ave downtown and it was the best sushi i had had. I got to try three different rolls. Each one different than the last but just as delicious. The place was well lit and decorated beautifully. They had quick service and they were all very nice and polite. As for the sushi, check out the pictures for the names of them and make sure you get a chance to try them all out. I will definitely be back again read more

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1/2 price sushi on Sunday evenings - count me in! We were able to walk right in around 4:30pm after a Colts game- our waiter was ndw, but got everything right and was friendly! We ordered the crab ragoons which were OK, but they needed a lot more stuffing. We also ordered a variety of sushi rolls. The Hawaiian roll was the standout with the mango habanero glaze! I would go back just for that roll. Parking is easy as long as you can find a spot along Mass Ave! read more

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Post is a few months delayed, but 45 was great! We went there for the devour deal. I saw it online and when we arrived, we got a regular menu so make sure if you partake in regular devour or winter, you ask for that menu. It's honestly an excellent deal and so worth it! I plan to go back for their lunch special and/or dinner again soon read more

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Great service! Server kept checking on us. came on Sunday for happy hour half price sushi. The Caesar salad was pretty good. The playboy roll is great roll as usual along with the fire visuals. However the dynamite roll seemed dry as u can see in the photo. It needed some sauce/spicy mayo. Oldie but goldie. read more

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We had reservations and were promptly greeted and seated. The menus are extensive. The entire table of 6 all selected from the sushi menu. An interesting selection of cocktails was offered and ordered however the consensus for all of the cocktails was that although they were tasty and somewhat unique, all were weak and "watered down". The sushi was good but presentation was not. Two rolls appeared to be covered in a thick gravy, thankfully it was appropriately flavored and suitable for the roll. One order arrived with what appeared to be "aus juice" with no indication of what it went with however the taste was close to a mix of soy sauce,ginger and maybe fish sauce. Nothing bad. Nothing memorable enough to motivate a return. read more

Excellent Food. Excellent Vibes and Steven Alvacado was assume!!! Will definitely be back!!! read more

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Popped in for dinner over Summer Devour. Started out with the 45 degree salad, the chicken lettuce wraps (which were a bit soupy, but generous chunks of chicken and good flavor...although odd choice to serve with romaine), then the crab stuffed tilapia, which came on top of a bed of rice and some asparagus. Overall it is a good deal -- 2, 3 course meals for $45. read more

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Sadly I have to give a zero stars. We were excited to try this place and we knew it would be busy but had no problem. Well put our name in with the hostess, she stated the wait was thirty minutes. I specifically asked her do we check back in do we wait, she said check back in and I asked specifically with her again to be sure, she said yes. Not once did she mention anything that we had to literally stay out front or anything. So 25 min went by we went back in and noticed our name was crossed off, she looked at us and said she went to look for us and I reminded her that she specifically said to check back with her in thirty minutes, she seemed confused and then said she'd come get us again in another 20 min ... when I asked her name she paused and I asked again then she gave it. Then I asked for her managers name and she paused longer this time. Aubrey seemed to be a bit overwhelmed and obviously didn't communicate especially when asked specifically about the wait. As the front of the house who see the customers first before being seated I feel that a hostess needs to be a little more comfortable with talking to patrons and being a little more descriptive and direct when asked specific questions about the wait. Lack of communication on her part definitely made the experience very disappointing. Please do better to ASSIST in your duties as a front of house hostess. Acknowledge Smile Step up to serve Interact Support Thank Communication is key. There wasn't any apology, there was no ownership of the poor communication on her part, and there wasn't even a genuine reaction. read more

My first time trying sushi and I like it! Also my first time here. The ambience is cool. They had a pretty interesting music Playlist, a bunch a songs i haven't heard in forever lol. The music was all over the place but cool. So as far as the service, I'd say it was probably below standard for me. The place wasn't even that busy when I got there. Still the gaps between checking on me were way to long. I'm a bourbon drinker I looked at the cocktail menu and all I saw was bulleit as far as bourbon. I asked is that the only bourbon selection you have. I was told yes. So I said ok I'll take one. After getting up to go to the restroom I noticed the pour had a pretty decent selection of bourbon. I told my waiter I never would've order this if I knew. He did apologize and changed it out. As for the food. You are doing your self wrong if u don't try their "Mt fuji" my favorite and the "Playboy" after the waiter finally got it lit. Would i go back probably idk. The sushi really was good to me. Keeping in mind I don't have anything to compare it to. I will say I don't know if the waiters were new, having a bad day or what but they need to get it together. Bad service will ruin your whole experience. read more

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I wish could give half points as this to me is 3.5 not just a 3 which isn't bad imo as it's a nice choice for sushi especially on Sundays for their half price sushi. Nothing special yet nothing bad to say. The sushi was fresh and the service was great. Love this little spot when looking to get out for a quick dinner or lunch. read more

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After exploring the Bottleworks District, we swung into Forty Five Degrees and were immediately drawn to their open-air patio--such a great spot to relax and people-watch! The vibe is slightly upscale but approachable, offering a mix of Americanized dishes and a decent-sized sushi menu. We ordered a few chef's specialty rolls along with some sake, and everything was well-executed. The rolls were nicely balanced in flavor and texture, and I appreciated that they were cut proportionally--none of those awkward oversized pieces. Overall, it was a pleasant experience sitting on the patio and enjoying a quick bite. It's a solid choice if you're in the area and craving sushi in a casual yet polished atmosphere! read more

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We came here for my cousin's birthday the Saturday before Mother's Day! It was not busy and we were grateful. Our service in the server was amazing. She was super sweet. I was a little disappointed in the lettuce wraps... I feel like I could've made it at home! It was lettuce and chicken only... No pineapples, no carrots, or no other added vegetable to make it more of a wrap feel. The environment, however, was nicer, it looks like some remodeling has been done. I was looking for a picture on yelp of the lettuce wraps and did not see it so I hope my picture can help someone else in the future. read more

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Had the perfect Friday night with friends drinking cocktails and having sushi!! The whole restaurant was alive and moving, despite the rainy weather outside. There was a bourbon to handing out samples and the bar was full and loud!! The sushi was amazing and fresh, you could taste every flavor described in the rolls. I can't wait to go back again! read more

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This was one of my favorite dining experiences since moving to Indy a couple years ago. The inside was both cozy and inviting, the staff was very attentive and kind, the the sushi was truly incredible. I haven't had good sushi like this in a very long time. I love the different types of sushi rolls offered. I definitely will come back for 1/2 off rolls Sundays 4-10pm again. read more

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We were greeted at the door. Friendly staff. The bathrooms were clean. I get the same thing everytime, which is the ultimate veggie roll/tempura. My mocktail was too sweet. But overall, I had a great experience. read more

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45 Below continues to impress. We had an excellent lunch and everything was top-notch. The bento box was outstanding, and the sushi was incredibly fresh and delicious. You can really taste the quality and care in every bite. The service was warm, attentive, and made the experience even better. Since the remodeling, the restaurant looks fantastic--fresh, modern, and very inviting. It was also great to hear that the half-off sushi special is back on Sundays, which is a huge bonus. Highly recommend 45 Below for great food, great service, and a great atmosphere. read more

Ordered over the phone for pickup. Girl who I was transferred to took great care with my order offering up suggestions and substitutions. When I arrived she had lovingly packed it and included everything for me to eat as my dinner on the airplane. The male bartender jumped in and rung me up as she prepared other to-go orders. Real team work. And pleasant. No great picks since I jostled it a bit in a cross-Chicago airport sprint between connecting flights. Close up on leftovers that survived. read more

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Went for devour Indy. I was not impressed. They had nice mixed drinks- Blueberry lemon drop Pomegranet Margarita Titos vodka and soda 45 degree special The chicken egg rolls were dry in my opinion. The miso soup had a very strong seaweed taste. Maybe it's supposed to be like that I just didn't prefer it. The Teriyaki chicken entree was the best part. I like the taste especially with some wasabi read more

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This was my second time dinning at forty-five degrees. I had the orange glazed chicken. The meal comes with a bed of rice, broccoli and orange chicken garnished with an orange slice. Our server was amazing and patient and gave us some amazing recommendations on what we should order from drinks to food and dessert. favorite options on what read more

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If you are looking for a nice sushi restaurant in downtown Indianapolis to take family who are visiting, Forty Five Degrees is a must! The atmosphere of the restaurant is super modern but comfortable. The hostess greeted us with a smile and got us seated right away, even though it was 5:30 PM on a Friday. Our server was super attentive and polite. We had a few questions about allergies and recommendations and he came prepared with thoughtful answers. We each got one of their fall seasonal drinks. The sleepy hollow was exceptional! Then, got some appetizers. For a group of three, the crab rangoon was not enough. They gave three pieces that were extremely flavorful, but not filled with much. We each got the ginger salad which was also delicious. While the dressing isn't physically noticeable, you definitely taste the bold flavors. The portion was perfect as well. Two of us got sushi (Hawaiian roll and spider roll). No complaints! Incredible flavor and you can definitely tell they've mastered their sushi rolls. The third person in our group got a BBQ pork tenderloin. It was a little tough to cut through and a bit dry, but the extra dressing on the side made up for it. The Brussel sprouts were perfectly salted and the wasabi potatoes were just the right amount of spicy. While Forty Five Degrees is a bit pricey if you go during the week, 1/2 price sushi on Sundays is definitely worth it. They serve a wide variety of food items to accommodate all types of food and the service was incredible. Overall, very pleased with this restaurant. Worth the money if you're looking for great-tasting sushi. read more

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I've recently been in to 45 Degrees twice, and both times have been fortunate to have had Jash as my server. I loved the vibe of the place. Good variety of background music playing. Was excited to return and try something different. I thoroughly enjoyed both dishes. As much as I enjoyed the atmostphere, eating in a nice place on Mass Ave., the main thing was the pleasant demeanor of my server. Jash really took time to connect and was so attentive to my table. He always checked in, and made eye contact when passing by. It's obvious he takes pride in how he presents himself, is very kind, with a big smile. He made recommendations with no pressure. Made a little small-talk and made me feel comfortable. Kept glass filled. I look forward to returning to try a different dish. Maybe Jash will be my server again. read more

I want to start off by saying this was a large group (8 top) on a week night. That being said, the service was sub par. I ordered a beer and didn't receive until after everyone else had been served. I also didn't receive my order (spicy tuna roll) until several minutes after everyone had been served. The server told me that they had to slice a new fish for my roll... that was the delay... sure. The roll itself was fine. Glad I didn't come hungry. It definitely had room to fit all of us without a reservation so that was nice but oof would I avoid it if I could. read more

Food was good. Service was good as well. We did the $50 menu for two. Sushi was interesting.

Finally day of Devour Winter fest had to come here. They had 2 for $45 -3 course meals. This is an outstanding sushi restaurant. Not only is the food remarkable but the presentation is stellar. It's in a great location on Mass Ave. we came on Sunday and meter parking is free, a nice bonus. They have a stuffed pepper appetizer I'll definitely be back for. It's filled with rice scallops and shrimp. The egg-rolls were really good along with the ginger salad. The specialty sushi was my favorite. They have an Indy roll and Mass Ave and others. Cant wait to try a few others. read more

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This was our first visit and we decided to come during Devour Indy. All I can say is WOW! We loved this place. We came for lunch and it wasn't overly crowded but it also wasn't a ghost town (which is always the best IMO). We were greeted immediately and offered our choice of tables. Our server, Autumn, was really friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu and their offerings. Her excellent service continued throughout the meal, well paced check ins and brought the check expeditiously when appropriate. The food!!! It was soooo good. We started with the edamame and added the Tequila Blast. I am really glad we upgraded, it made the flavor unique. Edamame should always be warm, IMO, and this was. Lots of salt too (could be a negative for some but it was great for us). I also tried the Tomato Jalapeño soup and the tortilla croutons with the cheese garish was fantastic. My partner had the 45 Salad, and he ate every bite so it must have been pretty good. As for the main/rolls, I love that they offer soy paper. I love sushi but am not really a fan of nori. I got the 45 Roll and my partner got the amount Fuji roll. I loved mine and he loved his as well. Everything about our experience was great. We loved the music and that it wasn't too loud. Fantastic first experience here and we will definitely be back. Excited to plan a return visit. read more

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My family and I met up at Forty Five Degrees to enjoy the Devour Winter Menu for lunch. There were 5 of us in our party and we were seated at one of the nice, round booths in front of the window facing Mass Ave. We really enjoyed the bright, open dining room and the raised seating. Audrey was our server and she was attentive while not being too eager or smothering. She was very approachable and made some good suggestions. I wanted to order a cocktail and wanted to decide between two options. She suggested the Strawberry Cooler and it was a nice detour from the types of drinks I usually order. I admit that I couldn't taste the alcohol, but I was able to sip it with my meal, which was nice! From the Devour Menu, my aunt and I ordered Potstickers as our first course (even though it was served 2nd, following our 2nd courses) and those were served hot & fresh! 10/10! My aunt didn't know what a potsticker was, but she is now a fan. For our second courses, I ordered Miso Soup (a favorite of mine) and my aunt ordered the Forty Five Degrees Salad. The Miso Soup was bland and tasted like water with seaweed and tofu floating in it. I was thoroughly disappointed. 0/10. My aunt really enjoyed her salad and I wished I'd ordered that instead. The majority of our food began arriving all at once, meaning that they were all fired at the same time and that was bad timing, in my opinion. I was also disappointed that our server didn't inquire about my full cup of soup. Aside from the taste, it was also cold when it came out. I would have liked if they offered to allow me to order something else in its place. I also order the Bangkok Shrimp which turned out to be the best item of the meal. It's not on the Devour Menu, but it is delicious. I deducted a point for the excessive amount of shredded cabbage/lettuce at the bottom of the cup. It presents as much more shrimp in the cup than there actually is. 9/10. Our main dishes were Chicken Teriyaki for me and Chicken Alfredo for my aunt. Both were suggestions from the server. I was told that the Chicken Teriyaki was the most popular item on the Devour Menu and it was underwhelming in flavor. It was very saucy, but somehow the chicken was still dry. My aunt was deciding between chicken and shrimp for her alfredo and was advised that you only get 4 shrimp, but with the chicken, you get a full breast. My aunt's chicken was also dry and she said the alfredo sauce needed more cheese. She took hers home to "doctor it up." In summary, everything that we had wasn't the best ever, but the service was good and the food came out fast. I also really enjoyed the atmosphere and presentation of the dishes. I'll return for the potstickers, Bangkok shrimp and to try some of the other menu items! read more

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We came here on a Thursday night because I have had sushi on my tastebuds and we also wanted to enjoy some cocktails too. The plus side of Thursday's is they have $5 off of their drinks on Thursdays which roughly makes them about half price. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that I could substitute out the meats I wanted in the sushi which worked great for me since I don't eat crab or shrimp. The place was not busy at all and pretty quiet which I'm not sure if that is a typical Thursday or if it was because it's Halloween; either way you might want to try a Thursday night to have the place to yourself. Because it was empty it was quiet and our waitress was on top of it! For my first drink I ordered something off of the seasonal menu, it was a peach mule. It as disgusting. I can't even give a good description of the flavor because it was so bad, and I was very disappointed. Mi Amor ordered a bourbon cherry drink of some sort and while it was terrible he was not thrilled about it either. For my next drink I went with a classic Lemon Drop Martini and it definitely was a lot better than the seasonal drinks. For sushi we ordered different versions of them and substituted in salmon. One of them was an orange something and I honestly can't remember the others. The playing was funny as our first ones came out looking great but nothing extra. We were both still a little hungry so we ordered more sushi and this one came out with flowers on it! It was so cute!! This place is great for an affordable way to try different types of sushi and I would come again. read more

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I came in thinking I'd grab the lunch special but ended up getting a specialty roll. The lunch special only offers the basic rolls with a soup or salad. I can tell the food is made to order because when it came out, it was fresh. Service was amazing. The staff is so friendly and very attentive. Was able to walk in and take a seat. Lots of windows so very light and bright with nice music playing. If it's your first time, like mine, lunch is a great time to try. Mass Ave gets busy at night and on the weekends so parking could probably be a headache. I would definitely come back and try some more rolls. read more

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I love 45 degrees, it is a great place on mass Ave, however I ordered some take out because I was craving sushi! My order was very tasty, fresh and delicious, Decided to also order some crab Rangoon, it was also great, flavorful and the dipping sauce that came with it was the perfect addition! Check this place out if you are on mass Ave, you won't be disappointed! read more

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Food was great. Our server was on it, within a couple seconds of our food being ready it was on our table (we were next to the service counter). I like that the tables weren't too close together and they also have lots of outdoor seating. We went on a Sunday around 430pm (half price sushi time). We got 5 rolls (black widow, fire dragon, Godzilla, zen, corona) as well as yellow tail sashimi, scallop nigiri, and eel nigiri. My stand outs were the black widow #1 then the Godzilla roll. My spouse really enjoyed the corona roll as well as their yellow tail sashimi and scallop nigiri. They said it was really fresh raw fish. They also said it was the best scallop they've ever had. The yellow tail pieces were a good size too. All and all good and we will be coming back next time we're in Indy. Bonus: it was my birthday so they offered a free dessert. I was recommended the dessert roll and it did not disappoint. It was gorgeous and I think they make their own whipped cream. We also ended up getting the creme brulee cheesecake, also good. read more

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Despite passing 45 degrees every time I go to Mass Ave, it had been years since I'd visited. As I looked for parking, I noticed how busy they were. A great evening and busy restaurant. Always good to see in Indy now days. We opted for an inside seat and ended up just outside the kitchen. It felt odd at first, but was totally fine! Thursday is half price cocktails and martinis and I was immediately glad my partner picked here. I'm a sucker for someone who likes a good deal. I started with the blueberry lemon drop martini and veggie rolls. Everything was great! I was even able to successfully use my chopsticks (it's the small things at times). I'll be back soon! read more