First timers....my friend Janet works here so we had to come check it out…read more We had a great time! Food was good/HUGE tenderloin. Too much for one person, so it is definitely shareable!!!! They've got pull-tabs, a jukebox, huge outdoor patio for smokers and when it's a beautiful day, and they encourage bikers, neighbors, and just about anyone!

Fantastic dive bar! Burgers was might tasty, great crinkle fries! Stacy the bartender & server was…read morephenomenal!! She and another gentleman were so welcoming and accommodating to help our larger group with seating, and recommend great menu items! Cold domestic beer!

Came here for my birthday dinner with my wife. What a wonderful and very aesthetically pleasing…read morerestaurant. The staff were amazing and very kind. They even wrote out a birthday card for me. Wife and I went with the Brie and Oysters for starts. Delicious, but personally the oysters were a bit small but they were delicious. The Brie came with bread and a jam that was a crazy good combo. Dinner was their vegetarian lasagna (favorite dish), duck confit pasta, and their truffle fries. Everything was cooked very well and was so filling we had to bring home leftovers. Awesome restaurant and definitely coming back again!

We visited The Fountain Room on a Thursday night, and while we were a bit surprised that the main…read moredining room wasn't open (it's only available on Fridays and Saturdays), we opted to sit in the bar area. The main floor dining like a lunch vibe, but it turned out to be a cozy choice. For appetizers, we started with the cornbread after our focaccia was unfortunately not the best. Seemed to be over-proofed. The cornbread was absolutely phenomenal and a must-have! A special shoutout to our waitress, Arya, who noticed our disappointment with the focaccia and generously brought us the cornbread on the house. That kind of service is truly memorable! I also had the beets and peaches salad, which was refreshing but a tad overdressed. Still, I couldn't resist finishing the entire dish. For my main course, I ordered the lasagna, and I can confidently say it was one of the best I've ever had. It wasn't overloaded with cheese and instead complemented by mushrooms and pesto, and surprisingly light on the stomach. My husband chose the filet and rated it an 8/10, saying he thoroughly enjoyed it. We were so full by the end that we skipped dessert. The decor of the restaurant is beautiful, and the staff was incredibly attentive throughout our meal. The only downside was the atmosphere; coming from Chicago, we expected a more bustling vibe on a Thursday night. It seems Indianapolis is a bit quieter during the week. Overall, we had a delightful dining experience, and hats off to Arya for her exceptional service!

FLAVORFUL RESTAURANT IN A HIP PART OF INDY…read more======================================== My daughter-in-law recommended Bluebeard for dinner on Monday, June 22, 2026. I would have to say this restaurant is my favorite in Indy right now after one meal. Most of the things we shared were amazing and for a complete description please refer to my photo of the menu. We ordered the following: Burrata with Amelia's bread as an appetizer which was delicious. Gem Salad - This was amazing and I could eat it every day of the week. Stacci house made pasta - This was a big hit and I would order this every time. Hanger Steak - My husband, aka the picky eater, loved it. I didn't try it, but everyone seemed to like it. Chicken with a few dumplings - We all loved this. Three desserts to share: a cheesecake with fruit on top, one a bread pudding and a chocolate crisp. I ordered a delicious Monsoon Season cocktail with song cai vietnamese gin, cocchi americano, st. george thai basil eau de vie, elderflower, lemon and basil oil. My son and I also ordered glasses of Port after dinner. The service was great and I loved that they were playing really good rock music like Soundgarden and others. There are lots of antique typewriters above the bar and a cool print of Kurt Vonnegut by the bathrooms. I am looking forward to going again the next time my husband and I are in Indy visiting my son and daughter-in-law unless they move out of state.

Bluebeard was my pick for my birthday dinner and for good reason. The restaurant has a laid back…read moreand quirky vibe and is literary themed. Themed around Indy native Kurt Vonnegut, you'll see old typewriters, books, and names of menu items paying tribute to the famous author. The menu feels high class but the atmosphere and wait staff are friendly and welcoming. You could dress up for a special occasion or come in casual every day wear and either fit in just fine. Their ever changing menu featuring local produce and meats is always unique, inventive, and most importantly, delicious. Their cocktail list is one of the best and I was pleasantly surprised to find that they had an extensive mocktail list as well. Their sodas and syrups are all house-made which means every drink is full of fresh flavors. I had a lemon pasta dish an my husband ordered the hanger steak. Both were cooked perfectly and composed of flavors and textures that complimented each other perfectly. There's nothing that wouldn't be good on their menu because you can tell the chefs are exceptional as well as the ingredients they choose. I really can't say enough good things about this place, it remains one of my favorite places to enjoy a meal and no matter what I choose, I'm never disappointed.

The Eagle was amazing as always! The food was exceptional, the service was superior thanks to our…read moreamazing server, Logan. Don't sleep on the kale salad because it is so good that I actually crave it! We ate on the patio which provided plenty of shade and a great ambiance.

The food was 10/10--I highly recommend it! Our server, Kay, was amazing. She was friendly,…read moreattentive, and very helpful when it came to recommending menu items. She consistently checked in to make sure we had everything we needed and kept our drinks refilled. Her excellent service made the experience even better. I will definitely be coming back!

After a concert last night i definitely wasn't going home to cook so passed by the world famous…read morehotboys and word of mouth I've been told to try it. Glad I did. I got my order to go but the gentleman who took my order was kind enough to offer me a cup for some water. The spot was happening. Music, good vibes, the decor was fun. I couldn't decide which meal I was trying so I'm definitely going to make another trip sometime soon. I got the tenders with mac but added a side of greens. Boy oh boy the greens were the star and wow my tastebuds were incredibly satisfied. I've had greens but these were like some ultimate flavors and holy greens i definitely could just order some of these every now and again by themselves. Mac was great. Definitely complimented the greens. The tenders though omg. The flavor was insane. I gotta try them with the waffles next time for sure. Overall the wait wasn't long and my food was still hot. I ended up sharing with my son and he was even raving about it. Great service, fun and lit atmosphere, last but not least food was fire. Side note: people complain about price but I'll be honest, when the food is good and staff are amazing, the price to me doesn't matter. You get what you pay for and let's be real, this isn't chic fil a, this is hot boys and the chicken is definitely that.

Mixed reviews. Five of us visited. I enjoyed my chicken sandwich at the "mild plus" heat level. The…read moreother four people I was with got "medium" and "medium plus" (they are hot sauce / heat lovers) and they all hated the food. It honestly hurt to see all that chicken go directly into the garbage, but they claim it was inedible. Since it's not a saucy type of flavoring, but a dry rub, they said that the heat was painful, and not flavorful. Back to the sandwich I enjoyed... I felt that there was a sweetness to the flavor that I liked, which I could see not everyone enjoying. There is also a hot dusting over the french fries which exacerbates any discomfort people are having from the heat. There really wasn't anything to cool it down. The macaroni and cheese was piping hot, although not spicy.

I went recently and saw a band in the patio area. It's a…read morenice quaint and clean bar / pub. We had some appetizers / snack food and it was decent. I will try some of their other food offerings in the future if and when I go back. The reviews on their other food ex: sandwiches etc are highly favorable. The staff was sharp, super attentive, active and hard working. I really liked the decor. I especially liked all the signs in the women's bathroom. When I go next time, I might contribute one if they have space on the wall. It's a laid back place to hang out and that's all good with me.

Five stars all the way. The catfish was outstanding--crispy on the outside, perfectly cooked on the…read moreinside, and full of flavor. Easily one of the best I've had in a long time. Service was friendly and attentive, and Shannan did a great job taking care of us. Everything came out quickly and just as expected. Between the food and the service, this place really delivered. I'll definitely be back!

Overall, I love this place. I hope it doesn't get closed down like several of their other locations…read morehave recently. The food is generally very good, the place is clean, and the employees are very nice. One key getting a decent value here is order one of the Mayfield value plates. You get an entrée and two side sides and a bread for a decent price. If you go crazy and start treating it like a buffet, your bill might be shockingly high.

Great food, great service. Nice selection of proteins, veggies, starches and desserts…read more Prices are. Are fair, good value. Food appears and tastes freshly prepared..

EDIT: The organization I deceptively mentioned at the beginning of my review has rightfully asked…read moreme to clarify that I am not a member, voting or otherwise, past or present, of CCL, nor have I pursued membership or been interested in doing so. I've helped a little bit with a few of their events, but I'm just some concerned queer who got livid when he heard about this, and I thought that implying I'm with a group would make my words carry more weight. Stupid, and I make exactly one apology: for lying about my affiliation, I'm sorry. The organization has also asked me not to abut Shelby Street Tavern's reply to my review on Google, and I have grudgingly agreed. However, the post stays. I will notate my deception, and will also remove the needlessly rude section at the end, but the rest stands. ORIGINAL POST, EDITED AS EXPLAINED ABOVE: This is honestly a great bar, mostly, hence the 5-stars for Food, Service, and Atmosphere. I was initially glad my organization [NOTE: THIS IS A LIE, SEE ABOVE] chose to patronize this place. But that appreciation ended last night when bar management decided that keeping things quiet was more important than dealing with an assault and battery that happened at the bar. If the genders and races in the situation had been reversed, my friend would still be in jail right now, while the harasser in this situation got to finish out their night feeling good about getting away with what they've done. Someone reserving your bar for an event does not magically get the right to assault and batter someone. Never mind that the person doing the A&B has a history of harassing the person they chased out of the bar... [NOTE: FINAL PARAGRAPH REMOVED FOR BEING UNNECESSARILY RUDE]

Popped in early this summer, saw a show on the patio. Popped in recently had a good drink, good…read moredog + fries and did some karaoke without knowing anyone in there. friendly staff and folks.