The Stave is a 21+ cocktail lounge in Westfork Whisky, which is huge with the event center, Mash…read morehouse. Ultra big leather chairs, and a speakeasy vibe. They normally don't have tvs in there, but will set it up for local games. Live the IU championship run, Colts. Service was great. We initially ordered at the bar, but they came and checked in on us while we were hanging out which was appreciated. Will def be back for some old fashions. They also had mocktails where you could make California sober with a shot of THC.

I'm always in for trying new cocktail lounges especially the day I get locked in a dumpster area…read more Story for another day... Ambience: They have so much opportunity to make this fun. I guess I just want every cocktail bar to be dimly lit and speak easy adjacent vibes. Turns out they aren't all that way. It is a smart design. Large and cozy chairs that you can really sit back and relax in! Fun to have windows into the operation. Service: Still unclear if you are meant to order at the bar or if the bartender also serves. The bartender that night took our order from our chairs but wasn't very attentive even when they appeared to not be busy. I realize there is a lot happening behind the scenes we aren't always privy to. So just fine service - nothing negative or over the top. Cocktails: Yes, please. I always think I'm not a bourdon drinker but then I get a bourbon drink and I question my identity and knowing. I ordered a fall fresh drink that I don't currently see on the menu! Gahhh. I thought they mentioned it was always on there. Well regardless it was a 10/10 and had the right amount of zing and not too sweet. I also had an espresso martini which is delish! Peep the Yelp love on the menu! I will always support a place that has NA options for my sober friends! I hadn't had dinner so I ordered the pulled pork nachos. The queso was orange and I'm partial to blanco queso forever and always amen. The pork wasn't smoked so what's the point, really? The jalapeños were fresh and bringing the heat. They were okay but wouldn't get them again. I'll go to half liter for my fix. Will I return? Absolutely.

This place is EXACTLY my vibe. Nice and quiet with smooth sounds that get upbeat a time or two…read more There is ample seating at tables booths. There are sections which we had a section with cute egg shaped chairs and a couch with lots of table room. The old fashioned I had was A1. I also had an Elmo cola recommended by a friend and it was AMAZING! That will be my drank next time! For food I had the wagyu sliders that were recommended and were melt in my mouth amazing! Can't wait to get back to Indy to have them again! I wish I could remember our servers name .. a lovely olive skinned woman with beautiful black hair. She was funny and personable. The bar area was huge but still felt quaint. Super speakeasy vibes but with an elevated touch. If you see Ben Franklin you're in the restroom. I know... smells amazing! If ya know ya know. I need that scent in my home! If you haven't gone yet. What are you doing?! You're welcome!

It's fine. There was a leak from the ceiling onto one of the chairs on our table. We wanted to…read morenotify our server once we noticed it, but never came back for refills or to make sure everything was right. When we did tell him, he laughed it off and said there were other leaks around the space, including one hitting him in the head while mixing drinks at the bar. Which seems like a bad place to have random ceiling liquid dripping given there are open drinks everywhere. The food was fine. Didn't rock my world. But it was tasty enough:

I've been to 3UP Bar many times and always love it. it's consistently a fun experience. The drinks…read moreare always great, and the vibe never disappoints. It's especially cute in the winter when they decorate everything extra cozy and festive. It seriously transforms the space and makes it such a fun place to hang during colder months. I'd highly recommend it for a cute girls' night or a cozy date night. It's also a perfect spot to grab drinks before or after dinner. One of my favorite go-to bars in the city!

Super upbeat, trendy rooftop for drinks. I'm usually here on the weekend so it might be a little…read morebit too crowded for me to enjoy the atmosphere. If I'm in a 6+ group, I will not be able to hear everyone. Some of the drinks are made a little bit inconsistently. I do enjoy the livelier setting so I would stop by here if I'm in Carmel for a night out. Drinks: Not my fave espresso martini 6/10 Watery cranberry vodka 4/10 Lychee summer cocktail 8/10 - fruity, my friend's was tart and mine was sweet Banana rum and winter cocktail 5/10 meh, not sweet enough for me, banana is pretty artificial

Great service and great food! The small plates are awesome and perfect for a group…read more The music and ambiance of the place is really cool too. Highly recommend!

Absolute worst experience in Carmel and possibly Indianapolis…read more The service was very lackluster. Would not follow clear directions, refused to own up to any mistakes. Didn't even ask if we wanted another round of drinks. We couldn't even get water!! The food is pretty bland. All things jamon had no pork in it. Everything is chock full of cheese and nothing else. We had croquettes, empanadas, patatas, calamari, shrimp, meatballs, and lots of other things that I forget. None of it stood out. It all tasted like heavy, greasy mess. My baile was great! However, because of the awful service, I wouldn't visit for drinks either. Stay away. I can't because I'm sitting here without a pen.

I was really sad to hear that West Fork Whiskey will be changing hands very soon. I've had nothing…read morebut great experiences here. Everything from the Winter Market, a Galentine's Day Event, tours of the distillery and tastings but especially the food!! The Whiskey drinks and cocktails are excellent as well. They even have cool merch and a distinctive vibe just a fun place and somewhere I enjoyed bringing friends from out of town. I will continue to support the brand and look forward to more events at The West Fork Social House in Fountain Square. Best of luck to the owners and the staff during the transition.

West Fork Whiskey in Westfield is coming to an end. This was the perfect place to gather with…read morefriends, enjoy a whiskey tasting, and take a tour to see firsthand how the spirits were made. The distillery created an experience that went beyond just great whiskey,it gave people a place to connect, relax, and make memories. The Stave was a cozy spot inside West Fork Whiskey to sip crafted cocktails, while the Mash House offered food that made it easy to spend an entire afternoon or evening at West Fork. Even if whiskey wasn't your drink of choice, West Fork was a welcoming destination for everyone. Whether you stopped in for dinner, drinks, a tour, or rented the event space for a special gathering, there was something for everyone. While we're saying goodbye to West Fork's Westfield location, thankfully this isn't the end of West Fork Whiskey. You can still enjoy their cocktails at West Fork Social House in Fountain Square. West Fork Social House serves coffee during the day and whiskey-forward cocktails at night, carrying on the welcoming community atmosphere.

I'll be honest, I usually hesitate to pay for Italian food when I can make it at home for a…read morefraction of the cost, but Italian House is one of the rare exceptions. The service is always great, the food is even better, and it has become one of my favorite weekday date night spots. Their Wednesday wine night makes it feel like a little midweek treat we actually look forward to. I also love sitting outside when the weather is nice. It's one of my favorite places to just relax and enjoy a meal. Another thing I really appreciate is how customizable their menu is. They make it easy to order exactly what you want without any hassle. Come for a spritz and definitely stay for the lasagna. It's a good one, and worth every bite.

Cute house located in an area of other businesses in cute buildings. You could walk between any of…read morethem. Must do valet parking. $15 + tip. St Elmo's costs this but it is downtown, oh well No handicap facilities. Difficult for friend to get into business. Handrail limited, steps and very busy porch I have an allergy to soy. My friends loved this restaurant and I was hopeful they used olive oil. Oh no, soy oil. Pasta is soaked in it for storage. The only thing I could order for my meal was a plain salad and vegetable soup. Served cold but was quickly reheated. The manager and staff were very accommodating and understanding. We ordered prosecco drinks with added liquor. It was so strong that we asked for more prosecco and they graciously accommodated us My husband had salad, calamari and pasta. He said it was all good Our friends had pasta dishes and salad and they were pleased The house inside is beautiful. Hardwood floors stained glass windows, all original. WilI I go back, no. Even with me eating soup our check was about $100.00. The staff is well trained and helpful. Just seems a shame an Italian restaurant does not use olive oil. With the valet parking and lack of handicap assistance, I will be looking for a more suitable restaurant

Easy parking, great atmosphere, free live music on Thu, Fri, and Sat nights…read more This is the perfect place to chill, grab a drink, and listen to some live music.

Went tonight after a production at the Booth Tarkington and was really looking forward to relaxing…read morewith an apertif in a cozy setting. We went for a 3:00 show on a Sunday such that by the time we got out, it was 6:00-still early. It was in the 30's outside and already dark (thanks DLS time). Yet as we reached the top of the stairs to the lobby I was immediately disappointed that there was no fire lit in the fireplace. There were only three parties in the place. One was around the corner in the adjoining sitting area and may or may not have been drinking. There were two couples at the bar, where we considered also sitting. But the only empty spot for two had two dirty drink glasses from a previous patron still sitting. So we opted for the leather couch and chair in the main area just across from the bar. And that's where we waited, and waited, for almost 30 minutes, before giving up on getting served (or acknowledged). There was only one bartender, so we were fine with going up to order but communication would have been helpful. We stood at the bar while she chatted with the two couples, who'd all been served. We couldn't really figure out what she was doing as she seemed busy-ish yet wasn't serving, or clearing, or washing, and we were chatting between ourselves and didn't really give it much thought. Then she said she was out of something and was leaving the bar to go fetch it. We asked her to let us know when she was ready to serve us, and we took our seats to resume our conversation. The bartender returned after a while, and she served one of the original couples ... for another 10 minutes at least. Again we were talking so, while an irritation, it was in the background. About 50 minutes into our visit, she came over and took our drink order. This was my third or fourth visit, and I'd ordered my drink, an old fashioned, before and knew what to expect: bourbon of choice, Luxardo cherry, and a dehydrated orange slice. Ten minutes later we got our drinks. Now mind you, my friend ordered a glass of wine. Nothing time consuming about that. She noted that her pour was smaller than the other times she'd been there. Mine came with the whisky cube already on its way to melted, a broken (a.k.a. piece of) cherry and a twist. What? Where's my glorious little crunchy orange wheel of goodness? I had spied them on the bar earlier. No soup for me! Also, and I can't be sure 100% sure of this, but I tasted neither bitters nor syrup. Was this really just a bourbon rocks? It took a minute but we realized this gal cannot tend and talk at the same time. My friend commented that she had no idea what will happen when the place gets busy, as it has been every other time I've been there. We left after 8:00, after one drink, and for me, $21 lighter. Yeah, it's pricey. And the Carmichael crowd is a discriminating one. So we expected better. Much, much better.

I can see why Lone Pine is getting recognized by the James Beard Foundation this year. Why? In…read moreshort: The food is dope, the service is attentive, the restaurant is classy but approachable. But mostly it's for Aaron Hansen, the chef at Lone Pine. He's a semifinalist for the Best Chef: Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH) category. What an honor! I'm curious to see if he gets the medal, but even if not, hopefully this recognition will draw people to visit Lone Pine, because people really need to visit. I don't know how Lone Pine would describe its menu, but I would call it elevated comfort food. One of the things my table ordered was chicken piccata. When was the last time you saw chicken piccata on a menu?! It was delicious, and served with mashed potatoes and lettuce leaves that added a nice, fresh crunch to each bite. We also got the roasted salmon, which was served with fingerling potatoes in a pesto sauce, with arugula on the side. This, too, was delicious and rich, yet fresh. I ordered the short ribs, which came with polenta and caramelized pearl onions. The short ribs were just fatty enough, and the sauce that they were surrounded by was unctuous and wonderful to eat with the polenta. I guess I should have started this review by writing about our first course! We got the French onion soup, bloody Mary wedge salad and the Caesar salad. The Caesar salad at Lone Pine is probably the best Caesar salad that I've eaten in Carmel, and maybe in all of the Indianapolis area. The thing that Lone Pine does differently and spectacularly is that they use breadcrumbs and not croutons. That makes all the difference! Granted, it does look a bit like a pile of pencil shavings on a plate, but sometimes the dowdiest foods are the best-tasting foods. The result is a satisfyingly salty, crunchy, creamy, crispy salad that I couldn't stop eating. I know I will be back to Lone Pine for the Caesar salad. We ended our meal by sharing two desserts: the apple pie panna cotta and the Lone Pine chocolate cake. Both desserts were amazing, but the cake won us all over because it looked deceptively heavy, but it was light and airy, and came with slightly sweet whipped cream. The service at Lone Pine is exceptional. They pay attention to detail here, and all of the little things are taken care of. Our server gave us just enough time between courses. Our water was refilled unobtrusively. We didn't get asked whether we've dined there before (because who cares?) and the menu wasn't over-explained (thank goodness, because I can indeed read). One thing we also noticed that we appreciated: The music was just loud enough to hear it, but not loud enough to notice it too much! It's these little things that come together to make a great dining experience.

Unfortunately, my second visit to Line Pine may have been my last... We attended last night for my…read moremother-in-law's birthday. She wanted to try a new "fancy" place in Carmel. My first experience at the restaurant was decent, so I figured we would give it another shot. I recall my first meal being a bone-in pork chop that was overly salted. I'll make my review brief. The restaurant was not too busy but our service was fairly slow, two separate drink orders that were requested never made it to the table, the environment was noisy/music too loud, etc. I decided to go with something very basic for my food order. My thought was, "I'll see how good they are at doing something simple." I got the black and burger cooked to the chef's preferred temperature (medium). My burger came out dry/crumbly/crispy/well done. Yikes. The server did offer to provide a complimentary drink while he asked the chef to prepare another burger (a nice gesture). However, the second burger came out raw (see photo). I'm a medium rare steak guy but this was inedible. The fries were very good. I'm not typically someone who is overly critical of restaurants but for the amount of money you're paying for these meals, the food and service should be excellent. My two experiences were fair and poor. This is very unfortunate because I've visited the sister restaurants (Beholder and Milktooth) many times and have had nothing but great experiences at both. Probably the last time I'll go.