Love the menu and the chandeliers. We traveled through for our grandson and loved it. Will be back!read more

I have driven by this place to get to Target and Marshalls so many times, but it always seemed so…read morepacked I never really wanted to bother to stop. I did see they allow you to make reservations on Open Table, so I booked it for a weekday to try it out. It wasn't nearly as busy as the parking lot looked, there was plenty of seating. It was a nice day so they had the windows open and they also had someone playing live music so it was a tad loud but, not overly loud where you can't hear your conversation. The menu is not your typical menu, it's very crafty if that's a word. The service was very good, and she explained the menu well and we took her up on her recommendations. Turkey pastrami which I had never had before. It tastes really fresh and felt healthy. The salad comes in a little small bowl but full of goodness. It's a really nice place for a girls night out, or a family dinner. Wouldn't consider it a good place for date night as it is pretty loud.

Oakley's is truly a special experience. Chef Steven Oakley is an award winning chef serving…read moreseasonal ingredients in an artful way. Oakley has received accolades from Bon Appetite, James Beard, USA Today, as well as local awards. We stopped for lunch last week. Oakley was visible, working in the kitchen. The dining room has been remodeled since our last visit. Hues of green cover the traditional style walls. Autographed copies of famous cookbooks sit above booths. The place is romantic. The lunch menu is complex, yet affordable. A wine list features specials starting at $20/bottle. We start with a Shrimp Corn Dog. The "seafood dog" was made famous by Chef Oakley when he beat Bobby Flay with this innovative concoction. The variation of the seafood dog is artfully presented, drizzled with honey and fresh herbs. It is delicious. I ordered the Shrimp Risotto. I loved the spicy sauce on the rice. The mix was filled with bits of squash and onion. The shrimp were tender and flavorful. My husband was blown away by the Wild Boar Koran-Style Sloppy Joes with awesome house made chips and slaw. We had impeccable service from Nate. He was attentive, friendly and made recommendations. They bring a bottle of cold water to the table, so you can serve yourself. Nate stands behind every dish on the menu. Oakley's is truly a 5 star experience, perfect for date night. I'll be bringing visitors to Indy that I want to impress.

I had dinner Friday night as part of a party of 10. The restaurant was packed. I strongly recommend…read morereservations for this restaurant. I will say that I've eaten here at least 3 times before and it's always been top notch. I will be back again. But I did not think it was spectacular last night. My table started by ordering several appetizers and salads. I split the beet salad with my friend. That was a mistake. This is hands down the best beet salad I've ever had. It is delicious. My friend doesn't like beets and loved the salad. It's not very big. I don't recommend splitting it. I'm not a fan of the shrimp corn dog but everyone else loved them. A friend ordered them for the table. Someone ordered the prime rib dumplings and said they were ok. They looked good but I didn't try one. They really enjoyed the bacon wrapped apricots. Another person liked the pesto goat cheese Mac n cheese. The deviled eggs were wasabi this time. The preparation is always different. The table didn't love this preparation as much as others in the past. I thought they were good. I had the Stanley meatloaf. I'm not a fan of the very large broccoli they plate. The meatloaf was very dense. I won't order it again. But I will note that it typically gets rave reviews. It's just not for me. My friend who got the beef short ribs wasn't excited about them. I had those last visit and they were excellent. I was hearing a lot of "ok" when people were asked how their entrees were. But everyone cleaned their plates, except me. I barely ate my meal and the server did ask if there was anything wrong. There wasn't anything wrong with the meal. I just didn't care for it. I boxed it up and brought it home. I will say that everyone really enjoyed the cocktails, appetizers and salads. Our entrees were fine but no one raved about theirs. We always eat at fine dining establishments when we go out. We loved Freeland's see my review for them. So we had high expectations here and left having had a good time together but the food kind of missed the mark. My bill came to $104 for two cocktails, a beet salad and meatloaf, incl 25% tip. I think when I go back I'll definitely get the beet salad again and stick to appetizers rather than an entree. My friends also ordered several desserts. They really liked all of them. The service was very good and the waitress handled our large party very well. It took a long time to get the food. There was a lot of time between our appetizers and the entrees. I think the kitchen was slammed. We were there for 3 hours. There is a 20% tip for tables of our size, but it was not automatically charged. There is no question Oakleys is a great place for fine dining. I recommend going there. It just didn't excite me last night.

This was my first time at Provision. I met a friend for drinks upstairs at the bar. The whole area…read moreupstairs felt very luxurious . The outdoor patio was quite spacious. The bartenders were friendly and attentive. I ordered my first cocktail and then decided to order an appetizer as I waited on my friend to join me. The bartender suggested the baked brie. Guess it was a special menu item. I love baked brie so I took him up on his suggestion. My pink cocktail was gorgeous. It came with an ice cube with the restaurants logo etched on it. I always think that is such a nice touch. The baked brie was delicious. The chef who I guess created the baked brie came out to say hi. I ending up ordering a second cocktail. It was their version of a margarita and was my favorite cocktail. It was so good. Even though we didn't have dinner, it was a great first time experience and looking forward to returning for a full dining experience.

Shockingly overpriced. $58 for sea bass…read more They charge for bread. $62 and up for a steak, and there will not be anything else on the plate. If you want a potato or creamed spinach, you have to pay extra for it. The wine was a stingy pour. The orange chocolate tart was a very low effort dessert for them. I swear I had this same rice crispy treat with chocolate frosting at Cub Scout meetings in the 1970's. Service was excellent, so three stars for that. The atmosphere was fine at first, but the noise level increased as the night wore on. Sitting outside may have been quieter. I have had much better meals for far less money. OK is not good enough to justify these prices.

I'm a vegetarian visiting my parents from out of state and was expecting the usual sub-par…read moreIndianapolis lunch and dinner options... but then we gave this place a try and wow!! A huge variety of vegetarian options (plus meat add ons, for the meat eaters), and everything we tried was delicious. The forbidden rice bowl was a particular favorite. Prices are reasonable too. We went back three times! I would highly recommend to any vegetarian or anyone who likes tasty veggies. Pro tip: get the chocolate chip cookie on your way out. One of the best I've ever had!

This place has been on my list to try since they opened and I finally had the opportunity to stop…read morein for lunch. I honestly didn't know what to expect other than I knew it was healthy food options. Parking is tough. I had to park a bit away during lunch time because their little section is pretty small and it was packed, so I parked over by Whole Foods and walked over. Not a big deal just something to be aware of, and if you are lucky enough to find a spot near them, it's tight getting in and out so just a side note. Upon walking in it was a pretty long line but again it was lunch time (around noon), so no issues. You order at and then get a number and find a place to sit. They have options to sit inside and out. We decided to sit outside since it was a nice day. The food came pretty quickly which was nice since it was lunch time. I ordered a kale salad which was amazing. My lunch partner had a wrap and she said it was really good. You can tell they are using really top notch ingredients which is good. Pricing is pretty typical for these type of places.

Fast tasty. A little pricey for plate but it was quality lunch when I ordered Birria Taco plate…read morepictured. Nice work and great tasting dish.

OK, I'm a bit confused about this place because Yelp lists a Fast Tacos food truck that is located…read moreon Michigan Road that is 7 blocks south of this spot at 6154 Michigan Rd, so I don't know if Fast Tacos Mexican Restaurant is related to the food truck. This is a sit-down restaurant located in the Plaza 71 strip center (just south of the Dairy Queen) and is adjacent to Mi Casa (also recommended). I just can't say enough about the Birria de Chivo that is served in a very (and I mean very) large bowl, along with a small plate of onion and cilantro; a small bowl of delicious minced red chiles; plus hot (aluminum foil-wrapped) corn tortillas. My minor issues are (1) they initially provided only 5 tortillas and the size of the Birria bowl requires at least 5 more; and (2) I did not see beer offered, only soft drinks. I'd love to know if they would allow BYOB. So, the Birria-- the best I have had in Indy and I have tried several. I know that Birria is moving to the mainstream, but most is prepared for American tastes. This is authentic and obviously home-cooked with great care. Tender and generous chivo portion in a delicious broth (I thought it needed salt, which I added). Carefully place a portion of the meat on a tortilla (do not overfill or it will come apart), add onion/cilantro, a bit of chile, and then dip the filled tortilla into the broth, and I mean this is an AMAZING bite! Very friendly service at the counter; it would help if you have some Spanish but it's not necessary. I am looking forward to returning so that I can try other offerings and when I do, I'll update the review. Their menu indicates that they will have the Birria and also Menudo every day. This is a gem!

My meal was pork tenderloin and it was outstanding. The sauce perfection. My mom ordered the duck…read morestir fry. We got it without the spicy sauce. It was very filling and tasty. We tried the sauce though because without anything it needed something. The sauce was way too hot. Not even spicy just a heat inducing uncomfortable sauce. My daughter had the beef bolognese. Now this was excellent. Just the right spice. My wife had a salad but she didn't care for the dressing. We both had indigestion all night the rest of the night. Our waitress was great. Prices were just way too high for the choices. $41 duck, $32+ for pasta, $37 for Tenderloin? For this reason, just can't recommend fully.

The food taste, quality and combinations were excellent. My friend and I sat at the bar and enjoyed…read morehaving dinner while watching the FIFA soccer game! So fun!

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 was thrilled when Yelper, Jon C, recommended checking out the school for lunch. In all honesty, I…read morehad only lightly heard of the school but was oblivious to their lunch offerings and top notch city views from the top floor of the middle pyramid. Highlight if my visit (hands down) went to the sweet and fluffy carrot soufflé which was served alongside the carrot cake and cream cheese ice cream as well as the duck breast and winter vegetables. Why am I not jumping out of my pants with 4 or 5 stars? Awkward service. The student servers seemed to be oblivious as to what food was actually on the menu and as someone who wants to chat the hell out of a menu's details and ingredients this was a bummer. Here's to seeing less disconnect on my next visit!!

First, some background: The restaurant-portion of the International Culinary School, Eleven at the…read morePyramids gives students an opportunity to test their skills in all aspects of working in a restaurant, from cooking to waiting on customers to acting as the hostess. They are open for about a month each quarter, typically for lunch or dinner on Thursday and Friday's, and the menu selections change with each class. Located on the Eleventh Floor of the Pyramids (Tower 2), the view is fantastic, and, at times, better than the food. I went to Eleven for lunch today with a group of 5 other people. The menu was a little different than one would typically find in Indianapolis - rabbit and quail were in all but two of the limited menu selections. I chose the prosciutto stuffed flounder, as did several other people in group. Only one was brave enough to try the pasta with rabbit (but she asked for it on the side.) Served before our entrees was a wonderful poached pear blue cheese salad that, if offered as a main course, I would have been tempted to get, and I'm not typically a salad eater. The pears were tender and beautifully presented on a bed of mixed greens with crumbles of blue cheese and chili rubbed walnuts that gave it a light kick. My flounder did just that.. it floundered. Picking through the bone became too much of a challenge, so I simply stopped. The vegetables that the flounder sat upon were wonderful as well, until I bit into a whole clove that was hiding out. Others in my group got the same thing I did and didn't have a bit of trouble, and I've been here many times in the past and haven't experienced any issues. Just remember, it's a school first and a restaurant second. The students are there to learn, and they're going to make some mistakes along the way. Looking forward to trying it again and hoping for a better outcome, perhaps with a little more conservative menu.

My husband and I went to Petite Chou for brunch. The weather was nice enough to sit outside and I…read moreloved the floral decorations. It made the seating very cozy. We ordered a few things off the menu: Potato Galette - a very crispy and delicious potato shaped like a cake slice and topped with smoked salmon. French toast - my husband's favorite and probably my least. It was $17 for 2 slices of bread and honestly not worth it for me. Fresh berry crepe - my favorite! The crepe was stuffed with berries in it! I really enjoyed it and the creme anglaise was yummy. Knife and fork burger - sooo good! You definitely needed a knife and fork. It was serviced with fries and was very filling. I loved the bordelaise with it and dipped my fries in it. My favorite part of all was our server. We have had Alan as our server twice and he is so friendly! This is such a great spot for brunch!

An adorable restaurant in an adorable part of town. Petite Chou has an incredible atmosphere, even…read morein the chaos of their restaurant rush. My espresso martini was divine and the duck fat pommes frites were an incredible shared appetizer that my friend & I enjoyed. I believe variety is the spice of life so the trio of dipping sauces that accompanied the fries were ::chefs kiss::. Our bartender was friendly and professional. All around a great experience.

Taylor's is a chain of three Indiana-based neighborhood pubs. Patrons must be 21 or older to enter…read more The bar in Greenbriar strip mall has several pool tables, dart games and other electronic games. A dozen tv monitors were playing sports. The dining room is dark, comfortable and immaculate. Maddie was an awesome server! She was friendly, attentive and made recommendations. She kept our glasses full and checked on us multiple times. Food came out quickly and we did not feel rushed. The lunch menu offers a wide range of reasonably priced sandwiches, sliders, tacos and salads. I had the 1/2 Stromboli and Chopped Salad. The Stromboli was really good with a mix of sausage, pepperoni, tomato sauce, onion, cheese on a hoagie roll. The hoagie roll was too much bread so I just ate it without the top. The Chopped Salad was really delicious with fresh greens, candied pecans, cranberries and slices of avocado. The lunch came with a beverage. My husband had the steak special with fries and a side salad. The steak was cooked perfectly medium rare and he ate everything. His meal was an unbelievable great deal at $11. There is plenty of parking in the strip mall lot. I'll return.

This is my local bar and it is filled with just that - locals. It's located in a nondescript…read morestrip mall, sharing the massive parking lot with a Baskin-Robbins, laundromat, nail salon, barber shop, pancake house, liquor store, Chinese takeout, alterations shop, and a UPS store. It doesn't look like much from the outside. But you step j side and it's actually quite large, with a long bar, an additional room in the back with a pool table and some games (darts, Golden Tee), and an outdoor patio (mainly for smokers). They have bar food but it's a step above your typical dive bar.