This place is great. The service was excellent and the waitress was very attentive to our needs…read more The restaurant has a very modern feel with excellent decor easy to see and hear plus lots of space and comfy wicker chairs with armrests. The food was also a big hit. We had apps and entrees and honestly the appetizers could be meals on their own. The BLT was amazing. Fried green tomatoes with pork belly and tomato jam and pimento cheese had the best flavors. The cornbread!!! Wow. So good. We want and need the recipe. Definitely order this!!! Also try the fried chicken. It's so different than any fried chicken over ever had. Not greasy at all. And it warms up well as leftovers too. The taste is sweet and juicy. My buddy had the meatloaf and it was tasty and different but paired with the mashed potatoes it was a home run!!! The only suggestion I can make is for the old fashioned drink. Used a single large ice cube next time. The loose ice cubes melted quickly watering down the drink.

meatloaf" to share together. It's SOO good. Now I get why;…read more"Root & Bones." Good combined of both. Roots of veggies & Bones of meats. Yum! Just had a banana for dessert. So good. Definitely one that I like to come back for next menu to try.

I love Guggman and I'm happy that this place is so close!…read more Great selection of beers on tap and a decent selection of food to grab. This place also has different events during the week! We will be back to try trivia on Tuesdays! Service was also friendly and quick!

The beer is always fantastic as well as the staff. Travis is usually the guy behind the bar and…read morehe's the nicest! My favorite snack is the pretzels best in the area and the dips are perfect pairings for any beer! They do have a smaller menu than the main location but all great choices. If you like stouts, you will always find one on the menu. This location doesn't have all the beer as the main location but they always have a great selection. Their seasonal beer is a must, they usually have a few to pick from. It's a great neighborhood spot to check out. They also have street parking and usually easy to find around the area.

Decided to pop in after checking out some bookstores during the Indy book crawl, what a cool…read morehistorical looking building! I was sat in a booth and my server was great! I had delicious and savory mussels! As well as a great gin martini that was only 10 bucks! (Not even a happy hour special) all around great experience and I can't wait to go back and try some more delicious food!

We stopped in for a late lunch on the Saturday before the big race. Aka INDY 500. We probably…read morearrived around 1:30 (party of 5). The receptionist/hostess was less than friendly by saying before I even said anything and/or before we were even greeted "we don't have any open tables, it'll be a while". I was like "do you want my name and how many people are in our party?" She just seemed bothered by us wanting to eat at this establishment. We probably waited 15 mins and were seated at the very back of the restaurant in a huge booth. Our server on the other hand was extremely friendly and gave us great service. I ordered the sweet chili chicken wings. They were very tasty but I couldn't finish my order if 10. Parking: not sure if they do have parking but we parked on the street about a block away. Free street parking but a very busy one way street so keep that in mind.

The Jazz Kitchen is an iconic world famous lounge known for world class music events and artists…read more Been her 32 years! I've been many times. Small but intimate, classy, casual and hip. One should catch a show here at least once if you live in the city or are passing thru. This is my first time having a meal. I ordered grilled chicken that comes with a side salad. Food was good, music was fantastic; parking... horrible. I can't give 5 stars due to the parking! The Jazz Kitchen has been here for decades. They need to work out some parking! Honestly, thats the only reason why I think twice about coming to a show here, only due to the parking. The service was Great! I love vibe, just hate the parking.

The Jazz Kitchen is a Indianapolis mainstay. I use to come here before I had kids for Latin night…read moreand specialty nighs like Carnival celebration they had many many moons ago and I miss. Recently I attended a local band performance brass band I believe. It was a snowy cold night but the Jazz Kitchen was fun warm and full of excitement. The drinks were amazing. My salmon was ok but the jumbo fried shrimp was my favorite. The Mac and cheese was not great...a bit dry. Ended the night with warm bread pudding. So good! Our server was amazing and she was so sweet!

I went to the bulldog for dinner tonight and it did not disappoint! I've been here before so I knew…read moreit was going to be good, I got the pork tenderloin and my girlfriend got TJ cheeseburgers sliders. The tenderloin was very good, juicy but also crispy at the same time and massive They also had really good fries and good atmosphere. The bulldog also has a very outdoor patio with plenty of TVs for watching any games.

Wow!!!!! Was I smacked in the mouth with some amazing food!!!!!! We decided to grab some food…read morebefore listening to some music and the Brussel Sprouts called my name. If there's sprouts this girl is getting them. I am 100% positively sure that these Brussel Sprouts are THE best on the planet. They're crispy, sweet and spicy with an addition of nutty texture from macadamia nuts. Mind blown. My eye went to the Bee Sting Burger but I didn't want to waste it because I knew I couldn't eat it all. However my partner talked me into ordered it and I'm so glad I did. This burger is amazing. What a flavorful bite from the chilies. This burger was juicy and the cheese practically made it all melt in your mouth. So glad we came for food. It was amazing!

Amazing service, amazing food everything was great! Will…read morewas our server super attentive, great at explaining the menu instant refills he was free 10/10 service! 10/10 burbon siracha burger 10/10 margarita flatbread 10/10 berry bread pudding Will definitely come back before we head back to Chicago!

It's a cute lil place right off the monon trail with plenty of seating. They've got many drinks…read moreoptions and had a good range of different apps, entrees and had some desserts too. I ordered a special plate that was offered from the third Thursday menu. It was a variation of the grilled salmon with southwest flavors. The pico de Gallo was good but I wished there was more of it and more of the cream as well to eat with the meal. The salmon was good. The service was average. Quick to be seated but my server in particular could have done better. A different server in the same area did a great job of checking in on his tables so could just be my table was out of the way but was still a little annoying. Overall satisfied with my meal and had plenty to bring home for another meal.

The vibe of this place is so fun! There's a main restaurant space and then an archway that leads to…read morethe half that's the bar. Since it's a corner space, it has tons of natural light and even has outdoor seating. The outdoor seating is on a busier road, though, so you'd have to be okay with that if you choose an outside seat! The bartender was not only helpful but went above and beyond. He talked with us about beer, but also came over and chatted with us about the card game we were playing. We got to try at least 3 or 4 beers on a flight and they were all great. I ended up going with the lemonade beer and it tasted like summer! We will definitely be back when we want a place to kick back and relax with some great beer!

Upland is kind of an Indiana staple for good reason. Good beer (presumably. I'm sober lol) and…read moredefinitely good food. Coming in on a Thursday night, we experienced a bit of a rush for seating but we were sat quickly enough and then got our subsequent service fairly quickly as well. This location I think is cozier than others, where it's more sectioned off into a couple different areas with a family friendly area at the front and the bar area a little more separated. We got a nacho to start. It is huge. It can be a whole meal. We accidentally made it most of ours! I got a sweet plum burger as my main dinner. I had about half of it for dinner and saved the rest for later. I didn't think it was anything super special since the sweet plum sauce doesn't really come through in the way I would have hoped. For dessert, we got a strawberry and vanilla ice cream. I wish we could have tried the brownie, but the snow storm of Jan '26 probably made supply chain difficult. Altogether, under devour, starter, 2 mains, and dessert was $40. Pretty good deal if you ask me! I'd certainly come again!

Went here with some friends and was blown away by the food!…read more But a few other things that I loved as well. -Parking is super easy as there is a lot for all of the businesses in that area - There's indoor and outdoor seating - The menu has a lot of amazing options but not too many where it's overwhelming -Drinks are reasonably priced THE FOOD WAS AMAZING! All of us were raving about the flavorful Brussels sprouts, how big the calamari steak frites were, and how tender the truffle burger was. I am going to be thinking about this meal for awhile. As an added bonus, the atmosphere was nice and relaxing. I highly recommend this spot to anyone who loves good food! Also, I was craving dessert and got the triple chocolate cake to take home and gosh, I wasn't disappointed.

I'd heard interesting things about this place, so I decided to finally come with my mom and try it…read morefor dinner on a recent Sunday evening. We were greeted warmly upon arrival and taken to the patio, as requested. I can't remember our server's name, but she was nice! However, towards the end of our visit something turned and seemed off, though we weren't sure what was going on. I opted for the margherita pizza, which they add pesto to, making it a bit different. I didn't love the taste, and actually ending up removing the tomatoes when I ate the leftovers the next day, which made a significant difference. My mom ordered the fried chicken plate, which comes with two sides and she enjoyed it. Reservations recommended!

I actually ended up eating at Big Lug twice during my trip, and that's probably the best…read morerecommendation I can give. I always order the Cuban when a new restaurant has one on the menu, and Big Lug's did not disappoint. It was juicy, flavorful, and one of the better Cubans I've had in a while. On my second visit, I went with the blackened cod tacos on corn tortillas (you can also get flour tortillas, and they offer shrimp and breaded fish options). They were fresh, perfectly seasoned, and absolutely delicious. Both visits I ordered the spicy garlic cauliflower, and it was outstanding. The homemade blue cheese dressing took it to another level. If you're on the fence about ordering it, don't be--it was one of my favorite things on the menu. The outdoor walk-up bar creates a really cool, laid-back atmosphere, making it a great place to relax whether you're meeting friends or just enjoying a meal by yourself. The staff was friendly, the service was excellent, and both meals came out quickly. I don't usually eat at the same restaurant twice on a trip, but Big Lug earned it. If I'm back in the area, it'll definitely be on my list again.

Big Lug is a very cool spot right off the Monon, and even better if you have a pooch with you!…read moreUnfortunately, our experience with the service was pretty disappointing. We sat right in the middle of the main thoroughfare and were completely ignored for at least 15 minutes before we finally flagged someone down. The guy, "H," apologized and said, "Oh, my bad--it's all good." We figured, no big deal, let's move on. We ordered pretty simple food, apps and were then going to put in some entrees once apps arrived. We asked for waters and a water bowl for our pups. He brought two waters--with no straws--and no dog bowl. We assumed he was going to grab the bowl, so we waited... and waited. Then I noticed him at the end of the bar leaning against some boxes, texting. So I finally got up, interrupted him and asked for the dog bowl. His response, "oh my bad." Our appetizers came out, and naturally, we asked for silverware. A few minutes later, I spotted "H" in the corner on his phone again. At that point I was thinking, seriously?! So I got up again, interrupted "H's" text convo and asked for silverware. His response again was, "Oh, my bad." I didn't respond to him I just turned around and went back to my seat. Honestly, the whole experience started feeling more like a self-serve restaurant than table service. It's a chill spot and we weren't being needy whatsoever. We never asked for any refills- we were merely asking for the basics. We wanted to order more food, but by that point we were pretty turned off and decided to just get the check. Then came the final straw: my guy had his license and credit card sitting on the table because he hadn't brought his wallet out for our monon trek. When "H" came back with the checkout thing, without question or hesitation - he grabbed the card and swiped it. We didn't even realize what happened until afterward. Maybe that's standard there, but I've never had a server just take my card without asking. Usually you get a "hey do we want to use this card? Or something to confirm. And of course the tip structure is skewed so the min is 20% unless you want to try to figure out to manually enter in 15% (which most ppl don't -incl my guy), so we left 20% and left irritated and still hungry. "H" didn't seem hungover or anything--he just genuinely seemed like he did not not give a shiiiit. We had to get up three separate times to get things we had already requested: the dog bowl, a couple straws, and silverware. (Basics) And a quick note on the 7-Layer Hoss Dip: don't expect seven layers. It comes in a small thick ceramic bowl and was basically beans, guacamole, a tiny bit of corn and some hard cheese on top. Definitely would not recommend it. Way too "beany" and not worth $16 at all. The southwest rolls were decent- very fried tho. Cheesecake Factory's are better ;) The location and dog-friendly atmosphere are great, with the exception of the homeless camp right at their patio entrance, but unfortunately, the service really took away from the experience. Hopefully this was just an off night, because Big Lug has a lot going for it.

The ambience is definitely date night or just great. Almost give you 1930s vibe but with no…read moregangsters lol! Anyhow the service was great. Our waitress was pleasant and she paid attention to her area. The food was top tier. My fish was cooked to perfection so it was flavorful and juicy. The vegetables were even cooked perfectly. They had the right amount of crunch. I will definitely go again.

I pass this restaurant frequently and finally made it here for dinner on a Sunday afternoon. The…read moresmall parking lot behind the building was full. After finding parking across the street, we headed in the entrance off of Kessler. The hostess station is set up at the entrance closest to their parking lot. We were immediately greeted and seated after a one minute wait. I decided on the shrimp sampler which included coconut, blackened, and garlic butter. All 3 varieties were seasoned well and the dish was plentiful. Our waitress was attentive and overall it was a good visit and I'll definitely return.