This was a fantastic spot for a group date. The prices aren't cheap so it was a good plan to leave the kids home. I've driven past this place 1k times but this was my first visit. The restaurant is a converted log cabin with a very cozy and reasonably quiet spot. We were there during the first week of a new seasonal menu and had some great selections. The King Salmon served on locally made pasta was excellent. The Porchetta (roasted pork belly) served on a yuca mash with a passion fruit sauce was unreal! The brightness of the fruit was an amazing counter note to the pork. I hope for your sake that they keep it on the menu. Service was attentive and we were well cared for with drinks topped off regularly. It was our first visit but hopefully not our last. read more

Meridian Restaurant & Bar - Main dining area. Packed around 7:30, much emptier around 9:30 when we left. - New American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

My meal was pork tenderloin and it was outstanding. The sauce perfection. My mom ordered the duck stir 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. read more

We were long time patrons of the Meridian, but the food has gone downhill. Lunch is still OK but not outstanding. The last time we were there, we could help but notice that the hostess was wearing the shortest skirt I have ever seen outside a strip club. OK, they have no dress code for the hostess, but they obviously do for the servers. It was a big deal until the hostess began to clear a table next to our's. When she bent over (which we could not miss unless we started at a wall), she either was wearing a thong or nothing. Then she proceeded into the kitchen. I am not stuffy at all, but it just wasn't comfortable to look at her bare butt. I will say that they still seem to have great service. read more

This is a nice fancy restaurant, but it is a bit expensive. The menu rotates according to our waiter. There were some very standard American options. I choose the "Wild Boar Bolognese." It was very good. The noodles were cooked perfectly and the bolognese sauce was good. The sausage used in the sauce was great. The restaurant has a very cozy wooden look inside. It's in an old house I think, and that makes it all the more friendly. The waiter was amazing and did a great job! All the staff was friendly. This is a solid fancy restaurant. It's nothing to write home about like some other places. But you can't go wrong here. Try it out! read more

Meridian Restaurant & Bar - Wild Boar Bolognese - New American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Arrived at 4:50 for a 5pm resv. Not busy but they weren't quite ready for us. Had nice little bar where we sat, had a drink and waited for table. Got to table at 5:15. We Ordered boar bolognese and selsko meso. Both were awesome. Server was polite and courteous Got out in time to head over to Clowes Hall for 7:00 pm start of Les Miserables read more

Always good food, service, and hospitality! Difficult to get better, but I know they try every time they open their doors.

I really wanted this restaurant to be great. Unfortunately, it was not. At these prices, this restaurant just has to have better food. As we got our courses, I soon realized why it was nearly empty at 7:00 on a Friday night. There were probably 4 tables occupied in the entire place, and it is not a small place. And yet, service still managed to be slow. As for the food, everything just seemed to lack any flavor at all. Three of us had beet salads. I have beet salads in many restaurants. This one was light on beets and even lighter on flavor. Two of us had shrimp and grits, again a meal that I usually enjoy because you can count on it for bold flavors and wonderful textures. This was perhaps the least flavorful or interesting shrimp and grits I have ever had. The Boar Bolognese was apparently good, but at that price it should be excellent. Even the tomato fritters and the mac' n cheese were bland. The highlight was the bottle of wine we selected at a fair price, but then all they had to do was open that. When they did, the server filled each of our glasses practically to the rim. That is not the way to serve wine, but I am guessing she did that so she could take away the bottle without worrying about any more service. As I started, nearly empty on a Friday evening at 7:00 pm, and deservedly so based on this experience. read more

Just meh for the price. Food is ok, selection is ok, staff is very friendly, though. They're known for their corn soup, which is tasty, but for the price, I wouldn't return. read more

Sweet little restaurant hidden off Meridian with parking located on the side of the house. Walking in, it gives the ambiance of old money with candles lining the ceiling and dark wood interior. My friend had invited me here and she ordered the bolagnese and I ordered the wedge w salmon on the side. We shared a delicious red bottle that neither have tried before... the service was top notch and appreciate that they didn't rush us out. The salmon was cooked perfectly and was very filling for lunch. Divine! read more

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This is a lovely spot for a nice dinner - esp if you're heading to a show at Butler! First round - drinks. The Manhattan wasn't your typical variety (I don't love them on the rocks), but it was a tasty cocktail. We shared the oxtail gnocchi for an app (quite small - just enough for 2 small potions). I had the halibut which was wonderfully seared. My husband had the short ribs - an interesting blend of flavors. We didn't have room or time for dessert - but I wish we did! Our waitress was perfectly attentive and knew her stuff. I wouldn't hesitate to go back! read more

It has been some years since I have last been here. The outdoor dining has a quaint landscape. I asked the owner if I could paint it on my next visit and he said yes. This is the only restaurant I can find that has keoke coffee on the menu and can fix it very good! read more

Service was of high quality and the atmosphere was warm and inviting;however the food was very pricey and the quality did not warrant that price. I had the mussels in lemon sauce that was basically lemons and water I like lemon but too much and no cream. Very disappointing. Won't be returning read more

Wonderful anniversary dinner at Meridian! The food was fresh and excellent and our server was knowledgeable and friendly. We also enjoyed the wine selection and Wednesday special. read more

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The food here is very good, the hot tip for lunch is the Steak and Frites. The service is always excellent.

Dined on Christmas Eve. Had valet but wasn't marked. We were to self park. Service was okay but would probably be best if servers knew the menu better and to explain the items. The salad I ordered was supposed to be something completely different from what I received (Would share but menu on website is out of date, that also was confusing when we arrived.) Boar Bolognese was okay but had a bit of a kick for those who don't like spicy. Other person got a 'pork chop' and the menu did not state it had peppers, onions and green olives on top. It was also not a true pork chop- it was more like pork belly which was not described by menu or server. Executive Chef came out to say, that is just what that cut of pork chop is, but didn't offer to make anything right or offer to make anything else. Just lack of awareness all around. Was too expensive of a dinner for what was offered and what we received. read more

Incredible food, so fresh and homemade. Fast and friendly service!!! Highly recommend! read more

Meridian Restaurant & Bar - Matcha latte, egg sammy - New American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We came here few times before pandemic. First experience was very good and second time was pretty good too. Sadly third time was a bit of disappointment. Service was just ok. We came in for a birthday special but there was no extra special treatment on the house even after when I specifically said to the waiter that we were there to celebrate a birthday. We saw a table across getting a dessert with a candle light before we placed an order of a dessert. So we expected the same or similar. Even though we ordered a dessert, we did not get a candle with it. For this part of service I would give one star. Totally killed my mood. I mean how many times do I have to remind the waiter? Food was a bit of disappointment. Appetizers were ok but entrees weren't that great. NY strip steak was too dry. I personally don't like it when a steak is brought out all cut. It gets cold too fast. My duck dish was too raw. I barely ate through half and I passed it to my husband. He also thought it was too raw. The other two dishes were just ok, pork shank and boar bolognese. We had ordered a special dessert at the end. It wasn't on the menu but it sounded good. When it came out, I was disappointed by the size of the dessert. Seriously it was a bite size of two pieces of bread with some pineapple jam. Not sure how much they are charging but I'm sure it's not worth it. Also bread part was too dry. It was mentioned to our waiter but not sure if there will be any changes in the future. In between our meal, a manager came by our table for feedback but it was asked during a wrong time. We were in a middle of serious conversation. Interruption was at the wrong time. So we didn't express our true feelings about the food because I didn't want that part of conversation to become long. So we added comments about our meal when the waiter asked about the dessert. Overall experience was a bit of disappointment this time. read more

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Recently revisited the Meridian. We started with the Sweet Potato Rondelles. They were incredible. So many different flavors and textures. I split the Smoked Corn Purée and can never go wrong with it. For dinner I ordered the Chicken Saltimbocca and unfortunately was a little bit disappointed with it. The chicken tasted a bit dry. However our server was very friendly and did a great job. We went on a Wednesday night which was half off bottles of wine under $100, and it was packed! read more

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We order regularly from Meridian for takeout on Friday nights when we are feeling way too tired to cook but want a reward for making it through another week of 2020. Each time we order our food is ready within 20 minutes and is packaged very carefully (and I must add it is packaged enviro-friendly... no styrofoam!). Items from the current Autumn 2020 menu that I love are: 1. The seared chicken breast is by far this is my favorite item because the apple cider glaze makes the chicken and the veggies really flavorful. YUM. 2. Duck leg confit is the most Autumn dish you could think of. It's a cassoulet inside a pumpkin. Very french, very delicious. Presentation is not lost on the carry out order at all. 3. The dry-rubbed pork tenderloin is perfect for the person that loves savory and sweet combos. There's a pretty little apple tart for a pop of sweet. We've never been disappointed by our meals from this restaurant. Dining inside is even better than carry out because it has a cozy and romantic feeling place. Can't wait for Covid to be over so we can eat away from home again. read more

I have wanted to go to this restaurant since I passed it on Meridian! It was set back and unnoticed by myself for awhile. So, my 50th birthday was coming up and I told the hubby, make a reservation. We made an earlier reservation and were seated fairly quickly. There were not many tables filled when we arrived, only 3 tables with patrons. I was excited to see the inside and enjoy the evening. The food was amazing, I had the Bolognese with the lemon ricotta, perfect! The restaurant itself was beautiful, we even walked around to see the outdoor seating area (not open too cold) for when we returned! The only issue was the waitstaff. We felt very rushed and not welcome for questions which was odd since the restaurant did not have many patrons. It was not as welcoming as I expected, but I am going to give it another try because the food was excellent. read more

Beautiful location, would be great for a private party! The staff were friendly and always eager to help. For apps, we got the fried oysters which were average- they were small and didn't stand out. However, the tenderloin was juicy and flavor packed. Bolognese with the lemon ricotta was unique as well. Topped it off with a lovely cheesecake! read more

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The Meridian Restaurant is a veritable gem in Meridian Kessler neighborhood. Our lunch of Boar Bolognese and Chicken Enchiladas each merit a 5-star rating. Even better part was the pecan pie we shared for dessert. The service from the hostess and waitress was professional and attentive. The dining room is spacious and well appointed with white tablecloth cloths in a cabin like setting. Look no further than The Meridian if you are looking for a pleasant dining experience with excellent food. read more

Great atmosphere and excellent service Best burger ever So juicy and well built Great fries Good drinks read more

What a special place. First off the location is great- has a good parking lot and offers a complimentary valet. Coming inside the beautiful house to see an all wood interior. Offers major cabin vibes. Just beautiful- even had the fire place going! We had fancy drinks to start. The rolls were fantastic- they took me back to my childhood and stopping in southern Ohio for bread from an Amish shop. We split the artisan green salad with feta, pomegranate seeds and a white balsamic vinaigrette. It was SO fresh and the flavors of the feta and pomegranate were so refreshing. Then the main course. The duck was so tender and soft. The pasta with cashew pesto sauce was the perfect partner to the duck. Seriously would've licked the plate! The Cioppino was just as perfect. All the components were perfectly cooked- the sword fish on top was so flakey and rich. The sauce was amazing- made sure to soak up every bit of it with the rice and bread. The mussels, shrimp,calamari were PLENTIFUL! Then since it was my birthday- they brought out a beautiful jelly with fresh strawberry purée. It was so delightful and refreshing. I did see the donuts and those looked amazing- but the food was so good we just didn't have room. read more

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This is one of our favorite restaurants in the Meridian-Kessler area. The food is usually very good and service is almost always amazing. My wife and I stopped in for some appetizers before heading home. My favorite is always the Fried Oysters. It is absolutely delicious. We also had the Lamb Meatballs which are good but probably not one of my favorites. This time we also tried the Sweet Farmer's Cheese Culurgiones which were pretty good and interesting. The pasta shell was delicious and just know that the cheese truly has some sweetness to it. read more

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I was looking for a spot to have my annual swanky dinner and came across this place. I made a reservation and thank goodness I did because the place was packed. It is a very cozy place. It has a log cabin feel. I appears that the menu changes periodically. The have signature cocktails, beer, and of course a large wine selection. They have free valet parking and the parking lot is a bit tight. We were seated right away, but it took a while for our server came to our table. It was about 15 minutes or so. He said that he did not see us. Everything after that was great. The staff is very friendly. The manager personally checked on us and the food came out quick. I had some oysters and the lamb. The oysters came out very fast. Be warned they are not very big, but a decent appetizer. The lamb was very tasty. The restaurant definitely earned its 3 dollar signs, but its prices are very comparable to similar class restaurants. read more

This place is *chefs kiss*. Recently went here to celebrate my mothers birthday-PRO-TIP- make a reservation for outside seating weather permitting. It's gorgeous and intimate out there. We had a lovely server that guided us to a nice bottle of wine for the table. The craft cocktails were also very refreshing. I ordered a vegetarian dish, the gnocchi-very good but will definitely try something else next time I go as everything on the menu looked awesome. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Hands down a MUST when in Indy. This restaurant/ the staff made us feel like we had been customers for the last 20 years. They treat you like family. My husband found this place when we were looking for an upscale but casual dinner location and this place far exceeded our expectations. The food is AMAZING. The chef even special freeze packed a dish for us to take home - who does that these days? 5 stars every time (and we dined here close to 10 times during our two month stay). read more

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This is my go to for birthday dinners and client lunch meetings. The Meridian Burger could hold its own against any burger in town.

Came here for a bday dinner couple months back. And made the right choice. Looking at the menu now, it looks like they've changed as their menu changes with the season. I can't exactly remember the names but I'll try to describe them. But when we first got here, it didn't look like there would be parking spots but they actually have good parking space. Our starters are pork belly and scallops. Boy, they are really good on the taste buds. Just really enjoyable. But like most fine dining places, serving size isn't great (Fine dining restaurants should have good adult serving size, not kiddie meal size IMO) but the flavors somewhat makes up for it. Main course are the steak and some fish (sorry). But regardless of them being nameless, both were very pretty good and made me make that mmmmmmmm sound. LOL. Steak meat was tender and the fish (looking at other pictures, it looked like it was crab stuff flounder) was just as good, full of flavoring. Serving size was decent for both. Restroom have papertowels and outside seating. When we went there it was still winter so no outdoor dinner. Definitely worth a comeback visit to check their seasonal menus. read more

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It's date night!!! Today was my turn to pick and I have been trying to come to this spot for quite some time! EVERYtime I tried to RSVP they were already full for evening, here's a hint: go early. I made a RSVP today for 5 and was easily able to change it to 5:30 using the Open Table app. The other plus side of getting there early is you are able to get a set on their patio. We personally picked inside (it's a little hot today for us) but we're seated next to a window and able to enjoy the scenery. When we walked in we were instantly greeted by the host and manager which was a pleasant surprise. The hostess quickly looked our reservation up, gave us the option of where to sit and placed us next to the window. We both ordered drinks when the waitress came around (within about 5 min) and placed our order. The menu was decent, not the widest selection but anyone could find SOMETHING on the menu. There was a wide variety of meats (including duck) and an all veggie dish. I ordered the duck, Mi Amor ordered the rack of lamb and we split an order of Mac n cheese. My duck was flavorful I loved the honey jalapeño glaze and wish it would've been thicker so I could've dipped the fingerling potatoes my dish came with. My favorite drink I ordered was the cherry sour......even if you're not a whisky drinker ( GET THIS DRINK) it was amazing! It was sweet (not too sweet) but had the punch you want your bourbon drink to have. The ambiance in the restaurant was gorgeous. If you want a low light romantic feel, this is your place! I won't lie the prices are higher than most, and I can't say it was worth it, but the overall experience was good and based off this alone I would recommend it. read more

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Awesome place I enjoy my food, and the service was spectacular as well period I will be coming back

Cozy atmosphere and always good food and service. We enjoy going around Christmas time, the vibe is on point

Had a wonderful visit for wine and appetizers last night with friends and family. As a group of 8, we were made comfortable in the private room upstairs. Loved the fried oysters, charcuterie and roasted beet salad. Very good wines by the glass were enjoyed. A perfect evening after the ISO concert downtown. read more

Great lunch spot in Meridian Kessler. The service is spotty. Recommend the corn chowder!

Had a great dinner at Meridian. Loved the ambiance and the food. The ribeye was delicious read more

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Great service and very attentive. Three in our group all ordered the Rib-eye. Although I like Brussel sprouts, on top of a $55 steak was not its place. Flavor was too strong and took away from steak. read more

We ordered some carryout pantry items during the COVID-19 outbreak. The process was very easy. We just called and let them know what items we wanted. They had our order packed up and ready to go before I arrived. We got some nice steaks from Fischer Farms and some of the biggest brussel sprouts and potatoes I have ever seen. I paid with a credit card at a register near the bar and I was in and out in just a few minutes. read more

Meridian Restaurant & Bar - Prepared at home using raw ingredients purchased during COVID-19 social distancing. - New American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I am back to rave about this Calamari appetizer! Many places deep fry their calamari and it's delicious...if you saute it it's even more delicious. Great quality and worth getting your own and not sharing because it's that good! read more

So I've been wondering about this place. I drive by it all the time and I've never had a chance to go. Well tonight was the night. Kind of a cool old-school vibe inside. We sat in the bar (which was all paneled) and I felt like I was at the lake! Super nice to have a valet and a coat check! I always love all the amenities. We skipped an appetizer and had the salmon and the wild boar Bolognese! Both were delicious and super hot. I like it when my food is fresh. We should've taken the waiter's suggestion for dessert because the cheesecake was not a good choice. Overall a pleasant experience and I would go back. The bar is the place to be. read more

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