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    Grindstone Charley's

    3.4 (92 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Bloody Mary, regular mimosa and mimosa with sparkling grapefruit.
    Deanna A.

    We had a reservation for three of us at a booth in the bar area and were seated promptly. Our server was Sierra (sp?) and was very friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. We a started out with a Bloody Mary and mimosas and the fried green tomatoes with chipotle ranch appetizer, all of which were very good and came out quickly. My husband ordered the tenderloin and onion rings and my sister and I shared a salmon salad and the Hoosier Hot Plate. Everything was delicious. The tenderloins were thick and had a nice, crunchy breading. The onion rings, potatoes with white gravy and green beans were perfect accompaniments. The salad had a nice sized portion of salmon and a great dressing that complimented it. To top it off, I got a free birthday dessert! Five words- Molten Chocolate Cake.... GET IT! You won't be disappointed if you like chocolate. Looking forward to our next visit!

    Lyle S.

    Not too shabby at all. Place was pretty packed but we were seated quickly. Friendly service. Nice atmosphere. The menu has a good variety at nice prices. Food was average. Thing special but nothing to complain about.

    Carol R.

    Service is always great, however my sister and I went last night and Jennifer was our waitress and the Service was EXCEPTIONAL. If you're eating here, try the Long Island they are the best! Do yourself a favor and request Jennifer as your server, you won't regret it.

    Mike K.

    This is a nice place for a for a dinner with friends. Wifie and I enjoyed the experience.. the service was spot on. The food was good and the conversation was really good. I had the chicken Cordon Bleu with sweet potato fries which was really yummy. Wifie had the stir fry which she really enjoyed. We both had salads as one of our sides. This place is worth a visit again.

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    5 months ago

    The food is awful with no flavor along with poor service. This place should just take the flavorless menu and close up shop.

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    Sierra, our bartender was great. She was very pleasant and friendly. Meatloaf was delicious

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    The food was great I was told they make the best salmon, good but I've had better at other places...

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    So good and scrumptious and so family oriented ,I bring my parents and siblings here to eat and get a good meal out of it

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    Good food. Nice atmosphere. Can get healthy options. The fries are good. Not dry but not overly greasy either. I'd definitely go back.

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    Half Moon Restaurant & Brewery - Spinach, Hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip

    Half Moon Restaurant & Brewery

    3.9(402 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    Derek took great care of us. We came in with a party of 11. 6 Vietnam Vets, 3 90's era vets and…read more2 spouses. He was quick and efficient. I had the beer battered fish. Nice fish. Mash potatoes were too starchy for me (tasted like left over baked potatoes). Jen got tenders. Dry but tasty. We come here once a year when these guys have their reunion in Peru. Be back next year.

    Being fans of breweries and brew pubs, and restaurants, we zeroed in on this wonderful slightly…read moreupscale place. It was far from the limited menu and "See here is our brewery equipment" place. Researching their website, we were convinced this was the place to be on our "chasin' racin'" weekend. My companion noticed that the clientele was quite diverse. I noted that also. We both agreed it was a sign of a thriving establishment. Autumn was our server and she was a lot of fun. Conversant, knowledgeable of the menu, and attentive, she was just great. One of my sides was a Caesar Salad. It was copious to the point that I could not finish it when it was appropriately brought out ahead of time. As a diabetic, I am concerned about carbs, but the Alaskan Whitefish grabbed me . While my plate was messy, I peeled off the coating and enjoyed the nice tender fish inside. In Tennessee, corn pudding is different than what they brought me, but it was wonderful. Bread pudding of the day was S'mores. I had my fill, brought home the rest and my family loved it. Local history was abundant. The menu held an article on local history and the lobby had many historic photos of local interest. I took many photos of them for remembrance. Chances are I will never return to Kokomo. But if I do go back. This is where I will dine.

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    Outback Steakhouse

    Outback Steakhouse

    2.8(80 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    We love outback! The Alice Springs chicken is our go to and we devour every morsel! Their honey,…read moremustard sauce is unparalleled. Do yourself a favor and check it out!

    Our server, Caidence, was friendly, but she seemed completely unaware of what was going on…read morethroughout our meal. When we were settled we were the first table in her section, and she only had three tables total (our party of 5, a party of 4, and a 2-top), yet she seemed very overwhelmed. We waited around 15-20 minutes just to place our order while it seemed she took care of the other two tables first. From there, there were multiple mistakes. While setting food down, the strings from her bracelet dragged right across my steak. I didn't want the kitchen to have to remake my steak because of her, so I didn't make a big deal out of it. But it's something a server should be aware of. As she was still taking our order, we changed one side from fries to a baked potato. She said no problem and that she'd fix it, but the food still came out with fries. We had to ask for several items that were missing, and it took around 10 minutes before she returned with them. Only then did she acknowledge the baked potato after we brought it up. The biggest issue was the Sirloin Sydney Salad. The menu describes it as fresh mixed greens, arugula, cucumbers, tomatoes, bacon, pepitas, blue cheese crumbles, balsamic glaze, and steak. The only modification requested was no balsamic glaze, with the tomatoes, bacon, pepitas, and blue cheese on the side. Instead, the salad came out as a bowl of iceberg lettuce with about four cucumber slices and the steak on top. There were no mixed greens, no arugula, and none of the requested toppings on the side. After we had pointed it out to her, she eventually brought a small condiment cup of arugula and another with pepitas, after we were basically finished eating. The arugula was soggy, and the rest of the missing toppings never came. Paying around $22 for what was essentially iceberg lettuce and steak was very disappointing. Some of the blame certainly falls on the kitchen, but as a former server myself, I know it's also the server's responsibility to notice when a dish is obviously incorrect before bringing it to the table and to have it fixed. There were simply too many mistakes, and there seemed to be very little awareness of what was happening. Despite everything, we still left a decent tip because we eat out often and generally tip well. If I had been dining alone, though, this would have been one of the few times I felt a 10% tip was more appropriate. One final disappointment was that someone in our party ordered a sweet potato and was told they were out because they had used them all throughout the week. This was on a Sunday. It seems like a restaurant should plan inventory well enough to have a basic side item available through the weekend. Overall, the experience was frustrating because it wasn't just one mistake, it was a pattern of poor attention to detail from both the server and the kitchen.

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    Cook McDoogal's Irish Pub

    3.8(107 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    Went on a Monday for lunch and it was pretty empty. A few people at the bar that seemed to be…read moreregulars. The establishment is old and has dark wood from top to bottom, covered in Irish decor. We sat in a secluded area that honestly felt like we were on a boat. I got a Guiness on draft (because you HAVE to when you're at an Irish bar, right?). It was smooth and frothy. We got the pretzel bites and beer cheese (really good) and fried pickles. I got a french dip sandwich - which was on soft toast which made it really hard to dip in the au juis with fries (which were really cripsy and flavorful). Honestly, I've had better dip sandwiches so I wouldn't get it again however they have a very large menu and lots of Irish favorites. Will go back to the establishment for something else. Street parking- didn't see any private flat lot however there is a parking garage about a block away available. Service was good, no complaints.

    Went here while in town on business. Had a few recommendations. Went in on a Saturday for dinner. I…read morewas by myself so I sat at the bar as not to tie up a table. The bartender Brenda was awesome super friendly and was busting her butt. I got an old fashioned which was very good. I ordered the Shepherds Pie (half order) and it was very good. On the side I got McDoogal balls which were unique but they were good as well. I end the night with an excellent Irish Coffee. Greta value and good food. Definitely would go back and recommend you try it as well.

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    Artie's Tenderloin - Tenderloin sandwich

    Artie's Tenderloin

    4.5(21 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    We lucked into this place because US-31 is woefully lacking in restaurants. It's a tiny place that…read moredoesn't look like it has been updated since it opened in 1938. The help was great. I had the large tenderloin and my wife had the cheeseburger we were both very happy with our meals. The tenderloin definitely crushed Culver's.

    Artie's is a little corner sandwich shop that has been around since the 1940's. The tiny diner…read moreprobably hasn't changed much over those 80 years with original vinyl counter seats and Formica tables. I counted five booths and five counter stools that stayed full during our visit. The staff (a couple) are salt-of-the-earth sweet and hustle to keep orders coming. They know the regulars by name and cajole about family. The menu offers breakfast or lunch, with tenderloins as the featured items. Prices are inexpensive. Food comes out quickly. The tenderloins are premade and frozen. They are thin and the breading is flavorful. I had the daily special, a Tenderloin Manhattan which came with green beans and mashed potatoes. This was pure comfort food. The potatoes and tenderloin were good, but the gravy was over salty for me. My husband had the tenderloin sandwich with fries. The tenderloin was ok and the fries were really hot and good. An article on the wall indicated that Artie, the original owner, passed away in an auto accident in 1954. A local business award plaque hung above our table. I'm not sure that the shop is A.D.A. compliant as there are steps at the front door and the aisle is very narrow. There may be a ramp at a rear entrance, I couldn't tell. We found free street parking on an adjacent street. I give the place high marks on character and I love the service. The food is ok.

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