My youngest son has been obsessed with empanadas ever since he tasted them at an event we attended…read morea while back. So, I decided to take my dear son to Gringtinos to eat some empanadas, because this Latin-ish restaurant has several different varieties on the menu. We sat down, looked at the menu, and my son wanted a cheeseburger, instead. Oh, kids! You gotta love them, right? (Right?) Luckily, Gringtinos has a kids menu that includes a cheeseburger, as well as a quesadilla and boneless wings. My son said that the cheeseburger was the best that he's had in a long time, so there you go. If you want a great kids' cheeseburger, visit Gringtinos. I was there for empanadas, so I got us a few: barbacoa, chicken, ground filet and street corn. We loved all of them, but the ground filet was probably our favorite (it was basically ground beef). We also ordered the yucca fries, which are served with white queso. They were like regular potato fries, but more earthy and dense. One order can feed two or three people -- they're very filling, with an interesting texture. I'm glad I ordered them. The service was OK, but we had to ask for plates, even though the server saw us dripping empanada juice all over our napkins. (It's like, hello! Yes, plates would be good. Bring us plates.) I'm also not a fan of servers not writing down my order, and instead, trying to memorize everything I say. I'm not impressed! It makes me stressed! Please, for the love of everything that's holy, just write down my order. It's truly OK to write things down. I promise. The construction around Gringtinos is murder, but don't fret. There is parking in the back, off of a gravel road. Once you park, enter through the back and you're good to go.

Aside from the bar, the restaurant wasn't busy. The service was lackluster and inattentive. We…read morewanted to try it because of the reviews praising the food. That was now our experience. We thought the meals tasted very average and were a bit pricy. The staff was nice, but we won't be going back.

Once again the Courthouse Club delivers. We went for Sunday dinner and was pleasantly pleased to…read moreeasily get a table. Our server was attentive and friendly. Dinner was perfectly prepared. We started with oysters on the half shell. Shared the Caesar salad. Take a look at our dinner. So good. The view out front is a little (a lot) different for now... Fair warning, the street out front is torn up, but there is plenty of parking around back. I continue to love this place, and so does my husband.

We had a lovely first dinner experience at The Courthouse Club. We asked for the bar area and were…read moreseated in the comfy corner booth. Our server, Michael, was friendly and so helpful with menu suggestions. We started with a bottle of Unshackled Red Blend which paired well with the Date Night and Crab Cake Mini starters. We loved the Date Night app so much we ordered one to take home! For entrées, we shared the 10 oz Filet Mignon with Garlic Shrimp enhancement and the Fried Goat Cheese salad with blackened chicken added on the side. We enjoyed both and would order them again. We wanted to try a soup as well as a dessert, so ordered the Corn Chowder and the Raspberry Mousse to take home. Both were packaged nicely and we enjoyed the delicious flavors of each. We will 100% return. Parking can be a bit tricky right now with all the downtown Noblesville road construction, but we were lucky enough to find parking in a nearly lot. Don't let a few orange barrels deter you from trying this wonderful restaurant!

If I lived nearby 9th Street it would be my local go to for fantastic food, super service (but not…read moreformal), and a great vibe. It's food and feel are clearly driven by the owners who want you to return. Ambiance: bisto feel that allows the business casual group of friends to mix with those that want to dress up a bit, but not fancy. The bar service for food is small but the attentive bartender and staff make you feel at home. The mixed drinks features specials and they were top notch. The wine list is well paired with affordable selections that are not just Cabs and Chards, lots of small family vineyard selections. The restaurant holds about 35 people. Service: not "unreasonable hospitality" service and that's great, attentive group of waiters and staff that know the menu, are concerned about your wants, and deliver with speed or an update, very solid!. Food: clean plate club food, everything hot and very well done. Special occassion dinner was Chili glazed carrots, Carpacio, Lobster Enchilda, Veal Schnitzel, and an Afagato and comped Mango Bread Pudding, two glasses of wine, and special mixed drink right at $200 plus tip. Cheap, no...worth it, 100%+. Honestly if I was a regular I'd pop in for split apps and drinks often and be perfectly satisfied, spend less, and feel welcomed. If you are not a regular, 9th Street should be on your "must go" list. Take friends or guests they will remember you and and the experience.

This spot has been on my list to go to for quite some time. I am so very happy that I finally made…read moreit there. We had reservations yesterday at 4:30pm, right when they opened. I was wondering if the seating here would be communal since they only have 9 tables and room for 35 guests but I was pleasantly surprised that we were seated at our own table in a bit of a nook created by bookcases. My girlfriend and I had plans that day to go to the Peony Festival in town but it was cancelled due to weather. There were still many beautiful peonies in the restaurant itself and in many businesses around town. We were immediately seated by the hostess and our waiter, James, came to the table to tell us about the restaurant and that they would take our entire order and then course it out for us. I love this. Being a small restaurant it was a little noisy in there but we just spoke up a bit to talk to each other. We started with a couple cocktails, mine was Mr. Rumtastic and my friend had the Coming Up Roses. Both cocktails were well made and good. I found mine a bit thick on the palate, maybe because of the coconut milk? Still the flavors were well balanced and delicious. We started our meal with the Housemade Burrata, the bottom of the plate had a pistachio butter spread across it and there was mortadella on the plate, a puffy fried dough called gnocco fritto, and a balsamic honey along side. We were instructed to put it on our plate and mix it up and see how we like it paired together. What an excellent way to start our meal. We would definitely order this again. Next up for us was the Lamb Kafta Kebabs along with the Housemade Focaccia Bread. The lamb kebabs were ground lamb skewered and grilled served over a fresh fava bean puree finished with olive oil, sumac, ramp powder, and black cumin with some thinly sliced watermelon radish. The lamb was super tender and a perfect medium cook. The focaccia bread was a good addition to this as we slathered the homemade bread with the super soft whipped herb butter. Loved the rosemary baked into the bread as it gave it a woody, herby note without overpowering it. I almost ordered the Spring Salad but I asked James if it would be going overboard and he said what we ordered he thought would be the perfect amount of food so I will save that for another day. We ordered a second cocktail, mine was the Persephone's Elixir and my friend ordered the Peonies in the Park. We both enjoyed these cocktails more than we enjoyed the first cocktails we ordered. The egg white on mine made a little frothy creamy top and I loved the slight sweetness from the vanilla syrup and the pomegranate juice. I tried my friend's cocktail and it was so refreshing, it was peony infused vodka with rhubarb liqueur with a strawberry-rhubarb shrub. Next up for us was our main dish. I ordered the Spring Ravioli and my friend ordered the Persian Chicken. My ravioli was the best pasta dish I have had in quite some time. I usually don't eat an entire entree, I usually bring half home, this one though I ate every little bit, I would have licked the plate if I were not in a nice restaurant! Housemade ravioli with a filling of sweet peas, ricotta and percorino cheese bathed in a potato veloute' with sugar snap peas, pink peppercorns, chive oil and microgreens. I would order this again tomorrow if I were to go back tomorrow. My friend loved her chicken and her baked rice as well. So even after all these food, and it was a lot, we had to go for dessert. I ordered a cup of coffee with cream along with Crunch-Dipped Peanut Butter Pie and my friend ordered the Double Scoop of Housemade Peanut-Butter and Chocolate Gelato. We enjoyed these as well. We will definitely make another trip here as the service, food, and cocktails were right on point. Thanks so much to 9th Street Bistro and I hope you have many years of success.

Bar Ellis is hands down one of the best restaurants I've eaten at in a long time!…read more We've tried so many new restaurants lately, and honestly, we've been disappointed more times than not. The food is just okay, the service is lacking, or the atmosphere misses the mark. Going out to eat is expensive these days, so when you find a place that gets everything right, it's worth talking about. Bar Ellis got EVERYTHING right. We started with the spinach dip (the famous 10 West recipe) and the crab rangoon appetizer, and both were amazing. Then I had the beef tips, which were absolutely incredible. Without a doubt, the best beef tips I've ever eaten. Our server, Sean, was fantastic. He was funny, kind, attentive, and genuinely seemed to enjoy taking care of his guests. Great service makes a huge difference, and Sean made the experience even better. The restaurant itself is beautiful. I love that it's two levels, and the outdoor patio is such a great place to relax & eat. The atmosphere feels fun, welcoming, and upscale without being stuffy. Another huge bonus is their happy hour. It's one of the best around, and the fact that they offer it on weekends is almost unheard of. And don't skip dessert! They feature a different cake flavor every week, and every slice we've had has been unbelievable. Honestly, it's better than any cake I've had anywhere locally. Food: 5 stars Service: 5 stars Atmosphere: 5 stars

I reserved a table of 4 at 7pm. When I made the reservation 2 weeks prior I requested to be sat in…read morea certain area not a specific table though. The hostess was completely dismissive as take the table we give you or leave. It was my sister's birthday so we didn't have much choices if we left for a Saturday night. We sat down to order drinks and the bartender missed the mark in the Mule drink. It was all the taste of jalapeño to the point a different drink has to be ordered. So far not a good start to the night. We ordered empanadas as an appetizer and 2 were served in a plate with a side of salsa. They were very bland with no flavor in the filling. The puff pastry and the salsa were the substitute for the flavor. Entrees were Crab stuffed Salmon with Asparagus, tomato/horseradish soup with 2 cheese crostini's, 2 small crunch salads. The portions were on mark,Not too big not too small. Salmon was blackened and cooked to perfection. Salads had fresh veggies and the dressing complimented the dish. The soup is amazing however it was served more in the warm side. The server was sub par. Not too friendly, she was all business and didn't t see her much. This was the 4 time I was there and was so disappointed this time. The food was good but the service was horrible.

I do not give out five stars lightly, and if I could I would add a sixth star to this review…read more Our dinner group met up at Nylas on a very rainy Tuesday for the early bird dinner ( yes even cool kids do it) , large group of eight. Our table was ready and the Manger himself took us to our seats. This adorable three story red barn was dripping in charm and homey vibes. We sat on the second floor, we didn't know it had stairs or we would have asked for a first floor , a few of the group are not great on stairs, but as a team we made it work. Plus note is that there is a bathroom on the second floor. Speaking of the bathroom it did feel very much like a airplane bathroom, a litte Claustrophobic. The early bird dinner is the way to go, three course for a great price. We started by getting the deviled eggs and the mushroom soup. Both were amazing, the soup was so creamy and the eggs had just the right amount of firmness. I had fried chicken which was the best I have had in the Indy area. My husband had stroganoff and he felt like it was made by someone's granny. I also tasted the pork belly, and it was out of this work good. Desert was simple individual cheesecake with sauce, nice small size. We will be back and will try the rest of the menu.

My wife, my daughter, and I ventured to Nyla's to try their "Early Bird Special" menu items. You…read moreget a three course meal before 6 pm for $25 per person. My wife ordered the Nyla's Wedge Salad for her first course and remarked how tasty it was. I had the Mushroom Cream Soup and it was the best I've ever had. Highly recommend you try it. My wife's second course was the Mushroom Burgundy Chicken. It consisted of a rich and savory red wine reduction, tenderized chicken, asparagus, and garlic mash potatoes. My wife loved it. For my second course I ordered the Chicken Milanese. It was served with tenderized & breaded chicken with a creamy lemon butter sauce, capers, mashed potatoes, and broccoli. Very tasty and the portions were larger than expected. My daughter ordered the Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich. It was served with crispy fried marinated chicken breast, Swiss cheese, ranch aioli, candied bacon, crispy shallots, lettuce and tomato on a Challah bun. It to was larger than expected and very tasty. Our third course was New York style cheesecake for everyone. It was just the right amount and yummy creamy. P.S. I also had a cocktail called the "Aviator". Wow !! This is my new go-to drink. It was great and really made my night even better. I highly recommend you try the Early Bird specials at Nyla's. They won't disappoint.

Grindstone is always an excellent choice whether you're going for brunch, a late lunch, or an early…read moredinner. I went for brunch last weekend and, as always, had a wonderful experience. The service is consistently great, and the food never disappoints. I started with the fried green tomatoes, which are some of the best you'll find in the Indianapolis area--crispy, flavorful, and perfectly done. The biscuits and gravy are a must-order. The biscuits taste freshly made, and you can really tell the restaurant prioritizes high-quality, farm-to-table ingredients. It's easily my go-to recommendation every time I visit. The ambiance is another highlight--intimate, cute, and welcoming. Even when it's busy, it never feels too loud or overwhelming. It's perfect for a casual date, catching up with friends, or even enjoying a solo meal with your laptop. Grindstone is truly a versatile spot that always delivers.

This is a really great spot to eat. I cant wait to come back again. My wife and I went here with…read moresome friends. Great vibe and overall the food was very good and the service was amazing. The reason I gave it a 4 star review is because some of the food didn't meant our expectations. My friend's prime rib was very tough and chewy, (they made it right on the bill) and my Nashville hot sandwich was not spicy at all. But with that being said, I can't wait to come back!

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.

On our first visit to West Fork Whiskey, we were treated like royalty from the moment we walked in…read morefor lunch. The receptionist welcomed us and described the center. The center includes a brewery, cocktail lounge, restaurant, event center and tasting bar with gift area. The locally-owned distillery has an upscale industrial vibe. We started at the tasting bar.....duh! The bartender described the three whiskeys that we tasted. Each was delicious. I felt like I was on a great vacation. Then we headed to the restaurant for lunch. We sat at the bar, of course. Allison, the bartender and our server, did an outstanding job. She was friendly, attentive, made suggestions and prepared a fabulous Whiskey Sour. My drink was made either Luxardo cherries. This as the best Whiskey Sour that I've ever had. The lunch menu is slightly different than the dinner menu. I would describe the menu as very upscale bar food. There is a drink menu that was featuring daily specials for the holidays. My husband had their hand breaded tenderloin. The tenderloin was double stacked with perfectly breaded and seasoned tenderloin. He said it the best tenderloin he has had in Hamilton County and among the best in the state. The fries were crispy and good. I had the in-house prepared Broccoli Cheddar soup. There was no doubt that the soup was fresh made. The soup was creamy with gooey cheese. The broccoli was sour fresh. The bowl was huge. I also ordered a small wedge salad, which turned out to be huge. The salad was covered generously with bacon, blue cheese and grape tomatoes. We explored the event center, which was spacious. The outdoor patio was inviting, even on a freezing day. There is plenty of parking in their dedicated lot. Accessible spaces are available near the entrance. West Fork puts Westfield on the map. It's the perfect venue to bring family or friends for a special meal and experience. I highly recommend.

We ate here for dinner after the 500 last year and immediately that night said we'd be back when we…read morecame to town this year. And the experience was just as good again. Super friendly staff. We chatted with the hostess for a bit about the other Family of Grindstone restaurants. We started with the short rib poutine. We had it last year and frequently joke we need more than 1. The meat is so tender and there is a good amount of it on the dish. The app has plenty to share for the three of us adults. I also love the added touch of the scallions. For our meals, I had the Jambalaya pasta which was a large serving with plenty of meat, my husband had the tenderloin sandwich (which was massive and the best he said he has ever had on all of his trips to Indy) and our friend had the piggy melt grilled cheese (Mac and cheese and pulled pork!) That sandwich had incredible flavor and I said I'm getting that next time. We ended the meal with bread pudding bites as the photos on here looked delicious and the waitress recommended them. They certainly did not disappoint. The restaurant has a bit of a nicer vibe and there are certainly some people that were there dressed better than us, but it is not a stuffy atmosphere. Delicious food for very reasonable prices. Good beer selection as well.

It was 5 pm on a Friday, and we were doing our best to get ahead of the Mother's Day weekend rush…read more My mother-in-law (my bonus mom) was with us, and Grindstone on the Monon did not disappoint on ambiance. Beautiful space. Warm feel. Exactly what the evening called for. Our server Jill M was the real story. She greeted us warmly, asked if we had questions about the menu, and when we mentioned my wife has Celiac Disease, she didn't flinch. She walked us through every option carefully and honestly. That kind of attentiveness is rare, and it mattered. Here's the honest part: the kitchen uses a shared fryer, which limits options significantly for anyone with gluten sensitivity or food allergies. My wife made it work, but the choices were thin. For a restaurant at this level, I'd love to see that change. Food allergies aren't going away, and guests who want to celebrate special occasions deserve more than a gluten-free bun as their only path forward. The food was genuinely delicious. Drinks never ran dry. Jill was never far. We all left saying it was a great meal. Four stars, and I mean it. Jill earns five on her own. I'd go back without hesitation. I'd just hope the kitchen catches up to what the front of house already delivers.

We were in Indy visiting family and popped in on a Sunday morning around 10. We were seated right…read moreaway and the place quickly filled up. Our server was on top of it the entire time - fresh, hot coffee in a nice size mug that she kept filled our entire visit. The menu is huge and everything coming out of the kitchen looked great. I ordered the breakfast burrito with sausage and a side of hashbrowns. The burrito was loaded with eggs, veggies and sausage with a great salsa verde on the side. Biggest enough to share or leave with leftovers. My husband ordered the hoosier frittata which was massive and topped with sausage gravy. He upgraded for $2 for the side pancake which was perfectly crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. He helped with my burrito and ended up taking more than half his home which he said was just as good warmed up the next day. Service was great and the manager stopped by every table to check in. Highly recommend!

First time here, noon on a Monday , and we were seated quickly. Service was prompt and our meal…read morecame out fairly quickly. Eggs Benedict with salmon for me, Patty Melt for RRR. The PM was huge and just right for him and his fries were nice and crispy. My EB was delicious with lots of spinach and lox. This plus the hollandaise and English muffin was a nice mix of healthy and indulgent. My only complaint was that it wasn't hot enough. It comes with potatoes but they let me sub fruit salad, upcharge, which was really good, lots of different fruits. Overall this is a solid restaurant with great service, a large menu and decent food.

Some of the best sammiches in the city!! Love both locations, they're accommodating & the food is…read morefresh

Passed by this spot several times but never gone in. About to become regulars. I got the Philly…read morecheesesteak and it was the comfort food I needed. We'll be back.