We ate here on the recommendation of a friend whose father still lives in the area, and the…read morerecommendation was well deserved. We both had tenderloin sandwiches, which are a requirement when passing through Indiana, right. While not as large as some We have seen, they were plenty big and were fantastic. They were well seasoned and had an excellent breading with a good crunch.

Great food and a good atmosphere. Been here a handful of times, most recently over the weekend…read more Always have a wonderful experience when we go here. We started with the sauer kraut balls, pretzel with beer cheese, and pickle fries. All were delicious! The pickle fries have a great pickle to breading ratio, will gladly order these again! I went full toddler and ordered the chicken tenders and fries, they were exactly what I wanted and were a generous portion.

We had an all around great meal. From the huge cheese plate to dessert. I had a glass of blueberry…read morewine. It was super sweet which is the only way I like wine. Ended up buying a bottle to take home. My Blackened Grouper was very good as were the green beans. The mashed potato's were a bit on the thin side ; like too much milk was used ) but they were also good. Husband got a Filet with baked potato. The filet had good flavor and the baked potato was just fine. We both got dessert. The Crème Brûlée was freshly made. It was still warm and not quite set but it was very good. The chocolate chip cake oddly lacked flavor. Had it not had chocolate chips in the cake it would have been tastless. Not likely to be back in this area anytime soon but this was worth a stop.

We stoped in for a sample tasting and to buy a few bottles based on the tastings…read more We really like the Plum, Blackberry, and Catawba wines. There is a nice restaurant area, a covered porch area and an uncovered patio area where you can sit and enjoy a bottle of wine overlooking the vineyards. The staff was very friendly and answered all our questions and told us they also host special events, check their website for details. We are looking forward to going back for lunch or dinner.

Before I begin my review, I would be remiss to mention those skeptical souls who think of Lil'…read moreCharlie's, not as a beacon of culinary excellence or a palace of palatial pleasures, but a den where dwell the foulest demons of ignorance of cooking. Charles Baudelaire, before whom I bow as a servant to a master, once said "On peut juger de la vertu d'un homme à ses goûts en matière de nourriture". Well, he technically said no such thing, but I wish he would have. Baudelaire would have smited upon the tongue those fanatic cretins who maintain and uphold the absurd opinion that Lil' Charlie's (Heaven banish the thought!) is a bad restaurant. I have heard many of my fellows complain of stomachaches and nausea accompanying a trip to this paradise of cookery. Alas! they exaggerate their sufferings, seeking to blame Lil' Charlie's for their own puerile digestive system. For those who criticize the food itself, I have no words. Indeed, I must restrain my tongue; for no fire burns too hot for them, no poison good enough to scorch their iniquitous throats, no--but I must hinder my rash flow of words: justice makes me speak thus. Now I shall presume to speak of the menu. Presume, because who can hope to accomplish the feat of expounding, in mere human words, the transcendence that is the cooking of Lil' Charlie's? I feel as Dante felt when, looking into the eyes of his lady-love Beatrice (oh! those luminous eyes 'lucent-weeping from the dayspring'!), he laments his inability to capture the beauty of it in words. To use Browning's phrase: "Poor the speech; be how I speak for all things". If Browning stumbles in his speech, what can I hope to say? Nevertheless, I set sail in uncertain waters, trusting that my words may carry me through. The food itself is the platonic ideal of perfection. The pork sandwich, Homeric in its proportions, leaves no hungry waif unsatisfied. The chicken wings come in divers seasonings. Jamaican Jerk? Parmesan and garlic? Classic Buffalo? Lil' Charlie's has you covered. The salads are a pleasant meal in themselves; one cannot eat them without conjuring up images of sunny pastorals or the Ecologues written by Theocritus, where joy-drunk shepherds recite their bucolic verses to one another. I shall go so far as to compare the summer salad to a painting by Watteau. Such is the magical power wielded by the chefs of Lil' Charlie's. The one stain upon the pure tapestry woven by the Muses themselves may be said to be the Father Franz Chili. It was rather too oily and contained NO beans! Absurd! Maddening! All in all, it was still a somewhat palatable meal. I must end my paean to Lil' Charlie's without praising the many other attractive features that lend it lustre. The atmosphere is homey and attractive; the tables are as clean and polished as a verse by Virgil. I blush with shame that I cannot hymn the staff, angels of culinary perfection, as is fit. All I can add is that Heaven shall reward them the highest sphere among its many mansions. And, to you one young man who laments the time it takes to receive your food (you know your name, oh unfortunate one!), all I can wish is for your tongue to cleave to your jaws and your liver to pour forth upon the earth. Let your voice be silenced ever and anon. FINIS

Food - well I'm pretty sure my burger was frozen patty that they warmed up. Bun was stale. Chili…read morewas so so for not having a single bean in it. My wife had corn beef she said it was pretty good; however, she did not like the no bean chili. We also tried a variety for apps. Chicken fingers, pretzel and potato skins. Chicken and pretzel was pretty good as well but again I think came from a frozen bag. Potato skin was burnt Service- the girl was new but very nice and pleasant Ambiance - lights flickering the entire time annoying! Place was old and seemed a bit dirty. It was a bit from the interstate but we like trying new places. This one definitely not worth the extra travel. Maybe if I lived next door I would try again but doubt it. They market as having craft beers but turns out that is a no. Guess the brew master left.

We were on our way to Cincinnati and it was almost lunchtime. That's when I remembered that this…read moreplace was just a few minutes off the highway and was recently awarded a James Beard award for their fried chicken. I'm glad we stopped here. The chicken was worthy of all the accolades. The service was good too.

Is your business still ope, I tried calling and I don't get anything, I was going to com down on…read moreThursda; so before I drive two hours just wanted to make sure you open

Big four is so popular that there was an hour wait for a table the first time I visited. Today, we…read morevisited just before closing and got in easily. The cafe is located in the converted historic ROM Webber furniture factory. The Big Four cafe name honors the railroad line that used to pass through town. Courtney, our server, was friendly and attentive. She kept water filled and checked on us frequently. Food came out quickly. I had the Herb and Garlic Chopped salad, which was beautifully plated, fresh and delicious. Romaine, tomatoes, onions were topped with cheese and avocado. The garlicky vinaigrette dressing was tangy. I I also had a cup of the Texas Chili, which was topped with cheese and jalapeño slices. The beef was tender and the soup base slightly spicy. My husband had the Cuban Press (at Courtney's recommendation) and it was tasty and hearty. The sandwich was made using Indiana ham, slowed cooked pork and melted cheese. He said his sandwich was an easy 5 stars. Don't miss the beer battered onion rings which are fresh made and delicious. (I stole a couple of his rings.) There are roomy restrooms with changing tables. Free parking is available in front of the building. Worth a visit.

I was staying in the general area and was looking for a breakfast place. The closest small village…read moredid not have any breakfast restaurants that were open. I noticed the good reviews so we drove an extra 10 minutes which turned out to be a worthwhile decision. Excellent spot for breakfast and the full dining area supports my opinion. I had the breakfast quesadillas which were delicious! My friends had a breakfast combo which she said was excellent. The server was patient and helpful as I vacillated between options. Definitely a two thumbs up experience and worth a drive!

There was a wait to get in but it went pretty fast. However, that's where the fast stopped…read more I ordered a BLT and fries and my wife got a cheese burger called Hot Mama. It took about 1hr and 20 min before they landed on the table. Staff was friendly, bathrooms okay. The food was okay, but I don't know if I would want to wait that long again.

I love their buffalo chicken sandwich. The burgers are great. We've also had their fried tenderloin…read moregreat french fries great service one of my favorite places.

Apparently they have closed. We went on a Sunday night and the lights were off. Really disappointed…read morethat they have a website indicating that they are open. Waste of time.

They have some great marketing on their website about fresh foods and experiences. In reality it is…read morea little bar that serves some bar food of burgers, fries, tots and pizza. The burgers were much smaller than the bun and gray in color. Hubby had the bacon burger and we could smell the bacon cooking. Place was clean and service was slow for so little food being ordered.

Great food Aaron is a great cook. The service was nice no problems Riley is great at taking orders.read more

The food was nasty as fuck...we waited for 15 minutes just to get cold ass fries...the oil…read moreapparently needs changed cause they even tasted nasty ... Then to top it off...nuggets were cold... So exactly why did we have to wait 15 minutes for shitty food.... Their promptness is a joke too. That place can never handle a lunch rush or lack there of. I will stick to McDonald's or burger kind

We stopped on our way from Cincinnati to Indianapolis. It was right off the highway. I really…read morehate using the kiosks but I do it anyways especially since we customize a lot of our food. The food was good but nothing special. I wish the team members would realize that if I order something without a bun, I'm going to need utensils. Or that most McDonald's don't put out their condiments of things like utensils anymore. You always have to ask an associate.

First time coming here. Needed a place to grab some food since I was in the area and thankfully…read morethis place was right off the highway. There's plenty of parking and wasn't busy at all. It's easier to go up front than to play with the electronic Kiosk so you can pay cash. They still have the McChicken deals which are my favorite go too. Store is modern with friendly staff, moderate service. Very quiet establishment too with not many people present at all. Even the drive thru was quiet. Easy access to the streets and nearby businesses too!

Had an excellent service, had Smashed Burgers with fries. So delicious. Good place with chill with…read morefriends. This is near Batesville Liberty Park, in Batesville, Indiana. Great environment and friendly employees.

Quick and friendly service..Good Food...Clean and Nostalgic Eating Area…read more My husband and I do not usually frequent small town bars like this. However, we were traveling through Batesville and decided to grab a bite to eat. We googled restaurants in Batesville and this was one of our few options. We were pleasantly surprised with our whole experience there. Sometime when you walk in an unfamiliar small bar you don't know what to expect. However we experienced a clean, nostalgic, looking bar and food area, with friendly service and good food.