Our Indy Wine group met at The Broken Barrel for drinks and conversation, and we had a blast! The…read moreBroken Barrel -Geist is on the second floor of Wolfie's Grill - Geist, and it is a very luxurious lounge with a deck that overlooks the Geist Reservoir. The ambiance is beautiful and nice, and the bartenders are very skilled in making cocktails. The cocktail menu is very impressive, and their selection of whiskey is phenomenal. I ordered an old fashioned with bullit rye whiskey, and it was terrific. We could also order food from Wolfie's Grill, so I ordered the hot honey pepperoni pizza. It was a wonderful pizza. The highlight of our experience was hanging out on the deck watching the view of the Geist Reservoir on a beautiful day. The Broken Barrel -Geist is a wonderful lounge to have a drink and food and enjoy the scenery of the Geist Reservoir. It is the perfect hang out spot in Geist. Everyone should come check it out!

Great for a nightcap on the upstairs patio! Had wonderful service, a delicious drink, and great…read moreviews. If the weather is below 70, bring a sweater and enjoy!!

My husband and I had the most amazing experience here after deciding to celebrate our 10 year…read moreanniversary here, on a whim. We were attracted by the many 5 star reviews, and they earned every one of them! The restaurant is very intimate. Only 12 or so tables. We arrived at 6 pm and were a the only ones in the restaurant! We were greeted at the front desk by the owner, Chef Dan, who was so friendly and welcoming. He and my husband discovered they are both from Detroit, and had a blast chatting throughout our dinner. We were immediately told, wander around! Check out the artwork! Make yourselves at home. Each course is brought out at your leisure. We were able to fully enjoy each one, at no rush. The food.... OH MY GOD. Every course was AMAZING. Some of the best food I've EVER had. Truly one of the best dinners I've ever had, and definitely my new favorite restaurant in Indy! We will definitely be back!

1.10.26 - I like to pick nice restaurants for the Hub's birthday, and try places we haven't been…read moreto, so was excited to go to Portofino. It's not much to look at from the outside - in small strip mall off Fall Creek about 2 miles north of 96th, but the inside is both luxe and comfortably cozy. At just 12 tables, you get your table for the night, so there is no rush and your evening can be as long as you want to make it. They also have a gorgeous little side wine room that you can rent for parties of 6-8 for dinner. And there's a little bar area that seats maybe 4-6. We had reservations for 6pm, so there were only 2 or 3 other tables occupied when we got there, but they filled throughout the night (& we left close to 8pm). Our server Shaunda was delightful, and the owner Dan came around and checked on all the tables a few times as well. We were presented with a cous cous amuse bouche, a nice refreshing bite to start the evening. Hubs had an Italian Old Fashioned and I asked our server to pair wine for me, so it was a Decoy Sauv Blanc with our first course - the mussels. We asked for extra crostinis in order to soak up more of the delicious sauce they came in. Next was the beet arugula salad, so good! For entrees, hubs had the pappardelle bolognaise and got an iced T, and I had the short ribs with risotto, paired with a glass of cab franc. Dessert was coffee (americano) for each of us, and we split the tiramisu (see all my pics). We ate and enjoyed everything! Total with tax was right at 200 before gratuity. So this is more of a splurge place for us, (of course would be less without the beverages we did) but we will be back. It was a really pleasant evening and another big win for me picking birthday places! #yum #ReviewsByRL

I had a really disappointing experience here. The customer service was terrible from the moment I…read morewalked in. The workers were rude, unhelpful, and acted like assisting customers was an inconvenience. There was no professionalism, no courtesy, and no effort to fix the issue I came in for. I hope management addresses this, because the way customers are treated needs a serious improvement. Sat in once last year due to no one being at the front, Sat down because I was pretty tired and the lady came up to me with a rude demeanor telling me not to sit wherever I want. Maybe I wouldn't have to if I wasn't waiting for 10 min on a non busy day. They're racist to their own kind

Great manager! Friendly guy & he cares! Food has always been good, & the service has been, also…read more We've eaten there 7 times & have ordered take home 3 or 4 times, also. We're actually ordering take home tonight! Lol. Anyway....We Recommend.

I took a group of 27 people for a team dinner. The staff was amazing. They let us do family checks,…read morewhich was very helpful. Everyone commented how delicious the food was and the margaritas did not disappoint! Bathrooms and entire restaurant were extremely clean. Excellent experience will return with our team every time we hit Indianapolis..

Food was so so. Not the best I've had. The queso as an appetizer was very runny. Salsa had a good…read moretaste I loved the crispy tortilla chips. My first drink I tried was the tropical. It was tasty but barely any alcohol. I recommend getting the frozen margaritas, that seems to be where the alcohol is. The second drink I ordered was the frozen strawberry margarita. It was very good. Our service was pretty poor. Our server was very attentive up until he served our meals. Then it started slacking.

AJ's is one of those places that you know you will provide you with a good meal in a kind of bar…read morelike atmosphere. They have several specials. My husband and I were hungry for rib roast. We were not disappointed. The rib roast was cooked perfectly. First a salad, then the roast beef and baked potato. Everything was delicious The service was top notch and the restaurant was full It seems to me that they also do a ton of take out orders. Will I go back? You betcha

Just doing brunch with friends. We like to go and try out new things we heard they had a bloody…read moreMary bar so we had to give it a try. The Bloody Mary's were very good with lots of stuff to top them with. Our group were the first ones in very quiet, but by the time we left the place was packed. Our waitress was very friendly and quick. I ordered the lettuce wedge. I was surprised when it came and it was not a wedge. It was a slice. I've never had it like this before I didn't care for it because it was a lot of the center of the lettuce. Hubby got sloppy Joe sliders. He really liked them the french fries were soft in the middle and crunchy on the outside very good. Everyone seemed to enjoy their food and said they would love to come back to this location again. I did notice two poker tables there also.

My friends and band perform here so far I've had the wings, a wrap, boneless and fries. It's a fun…read moreatmosphere the bartenders have solid pour. The only thing is you might want to bring an extra layer because the times I've come it's been a little cold in the place

First off let me say I had grandkids with me so could not go inside for the full restaurant…read moreexperience. I ordered online and order was ready way before the estimated time of 40 minutes. The server got the togo order for me and brought it to the door since I had the kids. I appreciate that. Now for the food, this was very limited sample so don't let it prevent you from trying the establishment. It looked fun inside and there was a patio outside for dining and hanging out. DYNAMITE CHICKEN ROLLS $12.65 Egg Rolls Stuffed With Grilled Chicken, Spicy Black Beans and Corn. Served with Southwest Ranch. These were dry and not spicy at all. There were about 3 beans and pieces of corn per half eggroll. If the ranch was inside the eggroll, I couldn't tell. Only the space I chose made it spicy at all. It came with a small pile of shredded lettuce and again several beans and pieces of corn. ISLANDER BURGER $17.25 Premium Ground Beef, Grilled Pineapple, Tropical Rum Glaze, Cheddar, Mayo on a Toasted Bun Good concept, plenty of pineapple and mayo but not much flavor. I don't know if the meat is seasoned but it sure didn't seem like it. Not much bourbon glaze or flavor there either. Cole slaw side was creamy and a good portion size.

A girlfriend and I tried Salt at Geist for the GirlMath Master Event and had a BLAST! Such a cute…read morerestaurant spot, great choice for a date night The food was delicious and our waitress was the seriously the sweetest human. She took great care of us even with a fee hiccups (that weren't her fault). Salt had such fun instagram promos for this event which is what brought us here! My only note is that if something is being advertised there should be enough to go around. The restaurant only had what seemed to be 5 food tower stands and the event menu had the wrong dessert listed. That said, our waitress was able to get us a tower stands eventually, and the dessert misprint wasn't communicated to her until after we ordered. Again, not her fault at all - she was an absolute doll and really saved the experience and made it enjoyable! Highly recommend going and trying the lemon drop martini, sushi and kung poa shrimp!! Would go back again.

First timer at Salt and I was very impressed. The service (Sophia was great), the flavors, the care…read morein plating...it was all top notch. I started with a half wedge salad that had a perfect blue cheese dressing. The 16oz bone-in ribeye was cooked perfectly to order and well seasoned with a pat of herb butter melting on top. The parmesan risotto was perfectly cooked. There was a tiny bowl of some kind of yummy gravy-looking sauce that served as a steak sauce. I honestly have no idea what it was but it added a fusion of flavor to the already amazing steak. We also had the salmon and Brussels sprouts. The salmon was flakey and edges were crispy. Dipping it in the orange blossom honey sauce on the side added a complexity to a common dish. While the prices are on the high end, I don't mind paying well for great food and service. I can't wait to return to try some other menu items.

Attended a birthday party in a private party area overlooking the bar. The servers (We at least two…read moreservers for our group) were friendly and carried wireless ordering devices. The food was outstanding- the best burger I've had in a while (fries were really tasty too). There was no live music, but the playlist playing on the jukebox was fantastic! Will definitely be back!

The spicy garlic wings were great just the right amount of heat for me. Got sweet potatoes fries…read moreand they were delicious- fried perfectly and very sweet. The wings were only $10 for 6 but the beer was $7. They have live music on Saturdays open mic on Wednesdays in the summer. They have pool tables and lots of tvs playing sports. The bartender was very busy but she always had a smile and was very nice.

Food 10/10 Service 10/10…read more Ambiance 10/10 My partner and I felt genuinely welcomed from the moment we walked in. The atmosphere and aesthetic were beautiful, thoughtfully designed, and created such a warm experience. The food was incredible , the paella took some time to prepare, but it was absolutely worth the wait and full of flavor. Every part of the experience felt intentional and enjoyable. I can't wait to come back and try more dishes. I would highly recommend Tapas N for lunch, dinner, celebrations, or even a cute date night. Well done!

I brought my dad here for Father's day. His favorite dish is paella…read more This is my second time here and everything I've had is delicious. The plates and the deserts. They should have their liquor license now but I haven't tried any cocktails.the decor and service is great. I totally enjoyed and so did my dad!

It has been over ten years since my original review of Fort Ben Pub, a locally owned pub and grill…read moretype establishment located in the Fort Ben area in the same strip center that includes Moo & Lou's Ice Cream and Phaya Thai. There's a wheelchair ramp in the middle of the building - I'll be honest, I don't quite trust it as I've noticed people in this parking area tend to block it without noticing it. There's also easy access from a ramp at the end of the building. Lawrence has done quite a bit to improve their curb cuts in this area, an area that has grown massively since my last review including 2-3 apartment buildings, a library branch, and an improved civic plaza. Fort Ben Pub itself is pretty accessible, though it becomes less so when it's packed (for example, my most recent visit was on a Friday karaoke night and accessibility was definitely more limited). There's two glass doors going inside the pub and, yes, they do offer a few tables on the sidewalk for outside dining. As you enter, you arrive in a large dining area with a beautiful bar to the right. The restaurant is decorated in warm woods with a few televisions of varying sizes and, on this evening, background music playing. On this visit, I was with a festival after-party that was placed off the main area in a smaller area that had two pool tables along with a variety of food/appetizers, etc. It's a cozy room that gave me a chance to check out the rest of the building. I did see the restrooms, which I would definitely not consider accessible - plan accordingly. I could possibly get in the door of the men's restroom, but it was quite tight and I have a smaller chair. This is a beloved place for a friend of mine who lives nearby and within walking distance. They treat her well. She was there during this visit, and I honestly just smiled at their clear affection for her (it's mutual). I love places that become community, and knowing this makes me want to return. That said, my accessibility concerns do somewhat limit my options. Fort Ben Pub does offer space for private events/groups and does catering. They have pool tables, Putt Putt live, Mega Touch, and Golden Tee and most of the sports network channels. While I'd tried both their tenderloin and burger in the past, I had a variety of items this time around due to the after-party, though not everything it seems was on the menu (or I'm just not recognizing it). As I noted previously and my friend also proves, the employees are super friendly and helpful. There are definitely times when it gets busy, though it's also pretty easy to come here during slower times. This particular visit was the first time I'd experienced accessibility issues. There's an awful lot to love here. I have to say that while I wasn't in the room with karaoke, the people were having a blast with such sincere enthusiasm that I was almost in awe. I've done karaoke one time in my life, and I don't think there's enough alcohol in the world to fuel another attempt. I also know from being close to the folks at Moo & Lou that these businesses watch out for each other - which I really like as it's a nice little safety factor. In the end, my star rating isn't changing but my appreciation for Fort Ben Pub has grown. This visit made me want to return in the near future, and it made me grateful for those places where you can get so comfortable that it feels like the people become part of your village. That's Fort Ben Pub.

Love the Fort Ben Pub. Good food. Friendly staff. And one of the best Guinness pours around…read more Friendly hometown bar.