We made a quick stop at Tupelo Honey on our visit to Indianapolis. it was a fabulous meal…read more everything was fresh and presented so beautifully. we had a very pleasant server named Ava. She has anticipated all of our needs and had great suggestions. We will definitely be coming back!

I was in Indiana for a work trip and we stopped for brunch at Tupelo Honey! It was awesome. The…read moredecor is so cute at we all enjoyed our food! We had the fried green tomatoes as an appetizer. These were cut a little thick, but otherwise we liked them. Especially the grits that came around them. I ordered the Mountain Bowl because I knew I wanted grits and potatoes, but with this dish I wouldn't have to choose! I'd get both. It was absolutely delicious. Others ordered the Farmhouse Omlette and chicken & waffles. We also had mimosas which were only $3 on the Sunday brunch special! Honestly, I don't think you can really go wrong here. Service was excellent. Our waiter was friendly and hilarious. He also made good recommendations.

One of my longtime go-to brunch spots in Indy has been Milktooth, and I'm happy to report the…read morerecent transition to "Arleen's" hasn't changed the things I've always loved about the place. Same great staff, same cool space, same open kitchen where a party of one like me can grab a counter seat and watch the chefs do their thing. I've honestly always enjoyed that part of the experience. Today I had the avocado toast with feta and an egg on top, and it totally hit the spot. Earlier this week I tried one of the newer menu items -- fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy, plus a sample of jalapeño cornbread and Asian slaw. Incredible comfort food. And as someone who normally isn't much of a slaw person, I was surprised by how much I loved it. They also tried to tempt me with the roast beef special, which honestly looked great, but at 10:30 in the morning I just couldn't fully commit to roast beef yet. Maybe next time. The new name is a nice tribute to the owner's mother, Arleen, but thankfully it still feels like the Milktooth so many of us have come to enjoy over the years. Definitely worth checking out if you haven't been in awhile.

Very cool vibe. It is a repurposed garage, so even if you decide to eat inside, you still get the…read moreoutside feeling. I was alone so I sat at the counter. Friendly staff. Enjoyed the iced coffee. Had the grits with bacon bits and egg. Did not realize I had the choice of how the egg could be prepared, so it was more runny than I liked. I also enjoyed the cinnamon bun. Not overly sweet. Just perfect.

Went for a business dinner with group of about 8. We sat in the bar area which was nice and it was…read morenot too busy or loud. The beer was good, I tried two different. We ordered cheese curds and baked goat cheese to start. The cheese curds were more like cheese cubes, the batter was light. The baked goat cheese could have used more jam on top. The server was pretty good, after ordering apps though disappeared for a long time and did not come back to check to see if we were ready to order. I got the bacon smash burger and fries. The burger was good but very filling.

We came during happy hour on Sunday and we had a great time. This place has plenty of seating…read moreindoors and outdoors. The servers are also friendly and attentive. The apps were reasonable prices and filled us up. We enjoyed the drink specials as well. Not pictured are the chicken bites with curry ketchup. While the chicken itself wasn't super seasoned, it was crispy and the curry ketchup was delicious. After we ate our table played a board game and the server continued to check in on us. Overall a great experience!

Went to Cafe Patachou yesterday morning and had one of the best breakfasts of my trip!…read more The avocado toast was warm, fresh, and absolutely delicious. The bread was perfectly seedy with just the right balance of crunchy and soft, and they were generous with the avocado. I especially loved the radish and pickled onions on top. Such a simple breakfast, but every bite was so good. And then there was the pistachio iced latte. YUM. I added whipped cream, which really took it to the next level. Honestly, I'm kind of glad I only discovered this place on the last day of my trip because if I had found it earlier, I probably would have had four of those lattes. Great breakfast, great coffee, and now I'm wishing I had one more morning in town!

Fairly close walk from JW Marriott where I stayed. Did not get to enjoy their coffee bar, however,…read moremy build your own omelette was very good and I enjoyed the homemade salsa. Service was very attentive. I really enjoyed the bright cheery decor.

Loved it! Great place for brunch. Our server had great energy! She was attentive. The Saturday…read moreenergy was top notch with a live DJ, great crowd, and seating indoors and outdoors. This omelette was delicious. I was able to make a couple changes to have a veggie omelette with chicken. I was definitely grateful for that because I don't eat other types of meat. I would definitely come back here to try a different menu or just for brunch again.

We came for brunch on a Saturday morning and it was a great time! The vibe was so fun, with a DJ…read moreplaying banger after banger, making it a perfect atmosphere for a weekend brunch. The food was also delicious, everyone in our party was happy with what they ordered. I had the brisket breakfast sandwich with an over easy egg on top, which was delicious! It came with a side of crispy fries and garlic aioli. They also make some great spicy Bloody Mary's! Between the food, drinks, and music, I think this place is the perfect environment for brunch and a drink on a weekend!

I enjoyed this event at Easy Rider Diner. I had been wanting to try as I am a fan of diners, dives…read moreand drive-ins lol. I was not a fan of the drinks. I first tried Christopher oaxanao... can't really spell it but was told it sounded like walken? Anyway it was very bitter, took one sip and asked for a different drink, which they agreed to with no issue. The second drink was called no aloha. It was much better but tini wini! Lol I came home and fixed a good old glass of wine! Now to the food. I had honey hot chicken and sweet potatoes (fries) The flavors were perfect. I can't have dairy so I got honey hot dipping sauce . Perfect amount of spices and heat. I would like to come back and try the vegan nachos. The restaurant is designed like a diner. Nice atmosphere. Throwback music. It's right next to a concert venue.we got tickets to several concerts. Don't know if every customer gets that or it was only for the yelp event. event. I am interested in having brunch next time. Overall pretty good and fun night out. Don't think it would make Guy's pick list tho :)

We went to Easy Rider Dinet for dinner and it was just as good as brunch! Customer service 10 out…read moreof 10. Food 10 out of 10 ambience 10 out of 10. Easy Rider Diner is easily in my top 20 restaurants. The food is always amazing. If you think you have had steak fries before you really need to try theirs because they are out of this world. So many flavors going on, all complementing each other. The jalapeño cornbread was really good as well. It's a huge portion!

We were looking for a good place near the convention center and stumbled here. It's a regional…read more'chain' in 4 cities in the U.S. The inside (especially the line of small tables for two) reminded me of an egg carton. The lighting over the tables are oval shaped as an egg and the inner parts of the light resemble an egg yolk. Cute play on the theme. Our server was very friendly so that was a good start. I had the southwestern salad with buffalo chicken. It had corn and tortilla strips (which I left off), black beans, cheddar cheese, tomatoes and bleu cheese dressing. It was super fresh and very flavorful. The chicken actually had a good buffalo flavor which many claim to have but don't. We also tried the Nutella crepes with bananas, strawberries, whipped cream and Nutella. In addition to being very large, it had a great taste and was very fresh. Another hit for sure. The avocado toast with salmon was really good. The flavors were spot on and as with the other food, very fresh and well prepared. The brisket burger patty melt was also done perfectly. The brisket patty was a perfect medium and the onions were grilled just right. We opted for mayonnaise instead of the Thousand Island dressing it comes with. The other dressing may have been good but the mayo really paired well. Finally, the club sandwich was again prepared perfectly. Fresh meat, perfectly toasted bread (some places under toast and many over toast) - it was quite tasty. The French fries were fried so that they were crispy (but not overdone) on the outside but soft inside. We were very pleased with The Yolk and would definitely return if we come back to town in the future!

I was a disappointed by this restaurant…read more For context, I got an egg white breakfast sandwich and they cooked the avocado into the egg and it was really disgusting. I also got a side of egg whites, but they were cooked in that butter spray and didn't taste fresh. The cheesy grits were OK but not very flavorful. I also got a Matcha, but it was pretty watery about a two out of five stars. I will note that the service was good and the staff was friendly.

This is the cocktail bar / restaurant for Le Meridien. We had a round of cocktails before going…read morenext door to St Elmo. They are very good cocktails. They make an excellent aviation, and while they did not have all the ingredients for their Oak & Loaf, they did work with me to assemble a Black Manhattan from their amaro collection.

Spoke & Steele, located in downtown Indianapolis, offers a dining experience that beautifully blend…read moreof modern design with upscale food. It sits at the base of the Le Meridien hotel. The restaurant features an extensive drink menu that will suite anyone's pallet. We chose to start with the bread service which was killer especially the honey butter. All of the apps look d amazing but went for the dry rub duck wings with home made ranch. My only critic was I wish there were more than 3. Finished off with the shrimp and grits. Although, I wasn't in New Orleans the spiciness took me back there. The wait staff was great. Even though we were late for the reservation we were seated promptly and had multiple people taking care of us. Spoke & Steele is a must if you are staying in the hotel but also if you want a cool vibe for drinks and great food I would stop by and take a look.

I brought a friend to Bluebeard and she was very impressed!…read more I got the seasonal cocktail and she got a mocktail. Both drinks were delicious and a perfect way to start the meal. We ordered the Caesar broccolini and the Burrata for our appetizers. The portions were plenty for 2 to 3 people. Both appetizers were good. We ordered the lamb Ragu and the half chicken for our meals. Neither one of us typically orders a pasta dish, but the server recommended it and it did not disappoint! The half chicken was incredible. My friend even said "this is the best chicken I've ever had in my life". I would order both of these dishes again! We were too full for dessert, but I'll be sure to leave room when I come back next time!

**Bluebeard... wtf**…read more Bluebeard has been on my Indianapolis restaurant list since I moved here from Chicago in 2021. I've found some really great restaurants here over the years, so I was especially excited to finally make it to Bluebeard. Each year during Devour, my husband and I pick a restaurant for each other as a surprise, and this year I chose Bluebeard. We had a 6:15 reservation and arrived about 10 minutes late due to traffic. I apologized, and we were promptly seated. Unfortunately, that's where the experience started to go downhill. Our server took about 15 minutes to come over, and although our appetizer arrived quickly (chips&dip), our drinks took another 15 minutes. I held off on ordering our meal because I wanted to do the Devour menu with the wine pairing. The food & drinks was a mixed bag: - Beauregard cocktail: 10/10 - Chips & avocado ranch dip: 8/10 - Crudo: 9/10 - Smoked fish dip: 4/10 - Mushroom ravioli: 8/10 - Short Rib Ragu: 3/10 - Chocolate crème brûlée: 3/10 There were definitely some great dishes, but the slow service and inconsistent food were disappointing for a restaurant with this reputation. The biggest issue came toward the end of the meal. The hostess came to our table and told us we needed to hurry because she needed the table for another reservation. **We were still waiting for dessert.** I explained that the service had been very slow and that we were waiting on our desserts. Our server apologized and said the hostess likely didn't realize what had been happening and was under stress. I completely understand that Devour can bring in more traffic than usual, but that's also something a restaurant at this level needs to be prepared to handle. We shouldn't have been made to feel rushed when the delays were not on our end. I really wanted to love Bluebeard after having it on my list for five years, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to my expectations. For comparison, some of my favorite Indy restaurants for both food and service are Bocca, Union 50, Matador, Rosemary & Olive, Tinker Street, Strange Bird, Delicia, and Bodhi. Maybe we caught Bluebeard on an off night, but for me, this experience fell short.

Met up with two friends for brunch at Love Handle and it absolutely delivered. Great location at…read morethe end of Mass Ave near Bottleworks--and pro tip: parking directly in front on the same side of the street is free. The space is big and fun, with a large dining room, an old-school video arcade game, interesting art, and a big screen playing movies, which adds to the laid-back, quirky vibe. It's counter service with clear menu boards on the wall, making ordering easy. I had the cheesy jalapeño grits with bacon and an egg and... my goodness. So incredibly delicious. One friend ordered the same grits but swapped in fried catfish instead of bacon--also a fantastic choice. Our third went with a classic plate with eggs and bacon, and let me tell you, the bacon is thick and plentiful. We ordered a side of fries for the table and there were more than enough to share. Self-serve coffee with all the fixings is a nice touch, and the service was friendly and welcoming. Fun atmosphere, great food, solid portions--definitely will be back.

Love Handle is in the best neighborhood right on Mass Ave! It's super close to amazing shopping,…read moreand the vibe inside is vintage diner with an artsy twist. The food just needed a little fine-tuning to really shine. The catfish seemed to have a beer-battered coating that felt a little soft and held onto some extra moisture instead of having that classic light crunch. I would love a bit more flavor baked right into the waffle and biscuit dough--though the gravy flavor was definitely a win! Also, the grits lean heavy into jalapeno notes rather than a creamy, cheesy base. It's such a cute venue with great energy, and a few little kitchen adjustments could make it amazing!