Sometimes you're not looking for the best restaurant--you just want the perfect patio…read more A friend and I spent the afternoon wandering downtown Carmel looking for dog-friendly patios where we could relax with a drink, enjoy the weather, and people-watch for a while. Muldoon's ended up being exactly what we were hoping for. The covered patio was comfortable, welcoming, and surprisingly peaceful despite being right downtown. Our server kept the drinks coming while we caught up, and the atmosphere made it easy to lose track of time. The real MVP of the afternoon, though, was my friend's tiny pup. She became the unofficial patio greeter, with a steady stream of people stopping by to say hello, ask to pet her, and strike up conversations. Before we knew it, we'd spent hours chatting with each other and a handful of friendly strangers. Sometimes the best restaurant memories aren't about one unforgettable meal--they're about finding a place where you're happy to linger. Muldoon's absolutely delivered that kind of afternoon. If you're in Carmel with your dog (or just looking for a great patio to unwind), I'd happily recommend giving this spot a try.

Very nice Irish pub for dinner or a pint. We had excellent service with a very polite and attentive…read morewaiter who could recommend the menu well. Prices were very affordable and the food was very filling. We had the pound of chicken wings and Irish stew, both were fantastic. The stew comes with two slices of Texas toast and a delicious broth. We finished the night with their volcano chocolate cake for dessert which was warm and delicious! We also tried the house cab which was very fruit forward, minimal tanins, low acidity and nice to drink.

There's not really another bar like The Goat in Carmel. This is probably the most Broad Ripple-y…read morebar I've been to in this city. (If you know, you know.) For that reason, The Goat got in trouble by the city a while back, and was shut down for a time. But then it reopened, and now it seems to be minding its Ps and Qs, for the most part. You will know you're at The Goat when you see a big American flag flapping in the breeze outside of the restaurant. You'll also know you're at The Goat when you spot the Donald Trump beer tap handle at the bar. OK! They must really like the movie "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" here. There really is a place for everyone, and I somehow found myself in this place. But you know what? I got nothing but love (or like, really) for The Goat. My experience was great. The service was excellent. The beer, wine and spirits list was outstanding. The music they were playing was nice (heck yeah to whoever chose to play mid-90s Incubus, Bush and Marcy Playground.) I'm the type of person who goes to a dive-ish bar and orders wine, and the kind people at The Goat didn't even blink, and poured me a nice, generous glass. Fine, two glasses. If you're the kind of person who drinks bourbon, your heart will start beating faster when you step into The Goat. They have an amazing bourbon list. On Wednesdays, they do $12 pours of select bottles, some of which are $100+ per bottle. So, you can try out some top-shelf bourbon at a decent price. Mark your calendar for Wednesdays at The Goat, if you're into bourbon. My visit was just for drinks with a small party, and we didn't try any of the food. But we got a variety of drinks among us, including red wine, beer, straight bourbon and blueberry cider. They have a lot of different types of alcohol to please an adult palate. Speaking of adults, this place is 21+ only!

We visited The Goat for the first time Tuesday evening and had a terrible experience. It took…read moreforever for anyone to take our drink order. And when they finally did, she made us pay before she ever served a drink. Not only that, it took nearly 30 minutes to complete our drink order. The worst part is that the bartender forgot one of our drinks and we were told she only charged us for two drinks instead of three which was a flat out lie. Especially since we had a long drawn out conversation about her inability to change the alcohol type in one of our drinks because it's premixed, you'd think she would remember. Sadly, no. We should have left then but were there for a watch party. So we ended up reordering and paying again for the missing drink. We moved to a different area of the bar and still experienced subpar service. Nearly every staff member in this place had the look on their faces like everyone was an inconvenience to them. Not one smile. Very limited interaction. And overall, extremely poor customer service. I would not recommend! Cherry on top: when you pay, they have the unmitigated gall to have the tip increments go from 22-30%. Not a one person who "served" us worked to deserve a tip of that magnitude. And I'm saying this as a very generous tipper! Never again....which I'm sure they don't mind since it's clear they don't care.

I was hanging out at Sun King Carmel with friends and wanted something to eat, so I went to the…read morefood court and the menu looked good at The Den by FoxGardin. I wanted something simple so I just ordered the chicken fingers combo with fries. The menu is very extensive with burgers, sandwiches, and entrees as well. My order was done fresh to order and took about 10-12 minutes. The gentleman were very helpful and professional. The chicken fingers were huge and I was given a hefty portion of French fries. It was very fresh and tasted like pure heaven. The Den by FoxGardin is a great choice of food at Sun King Carmel if you want something simple,so I would highly recommend it to everyone.

The BBQ poutine fries were delicious. They were served on a big sheet tray -- just stacked there in…read moreall their saucy, smoky, salty gloriousness. The BBQ poutine fries were so big on the tray that I felt a little ostentatious as I was carrying the tray back to my table. It felt like all of the food on my tray surely should have been going to a family. But no: All of these BBQ poutine fries were just for one gluttonous person (me). Every so often, I would get an enormous fry that was way bigger than the others. It was more like a steak fry! It was like a little baked potato. It was nice to have that variety in the appetizer (which I was treating like an entree because, again, I was eating this giant appetizer by myself without shame). One of my children opted to get the kids meal here, which is the mac & cheese with a side (he chose fries). The mac & cheese is cavatappi pasta, so it's that pleasing curly texture that kids love (my kid loved it). The Den by FoxGardin is located inside Sun King Food Hall, and it's one of the food options you have here. If you are looking for pub food, comfort food, or just plain good food, you can't go wrong with this place.

Came here on a Sat night with friends to hear BEE the band perform or at least Evan Krabill who was…read moreperforming. Place was hopping! Good beer options. Food was enjoyed by many but not sure kitchen was prepared for crowd as was taking a long time to have food come out. Kid friendly which is nice for families. All of the bier locations have different vines which I like. Will definitely be back!

Stopped in here while in Indy for work. The space was located at the end of a strip center. As you…read morewalk in there is a seating area and a long bar with around 8-10 seats in the middle of the space, and a a small merchandise area towards the back with a small cooler for to go packaged beers.. There is also a small patio seating area. I sat at the bar and the bartender/server was friendly and attentive, even though she was quite busy. The place was quite busy for a Tuesday night. I had a Marzen, a Roggenshnizzel (German Rye Lager), and an Oat Stout (Oatmeal Stout). All of the beers were good. I also had a pretzel with beer cheese and mustard which was very good. Overall the place was very good and I look forward to visiting again next time I am in the area

Friendly staff and a nice selection of local brews. Nice patio area for summer weather--though be…read moreadvised that they don't allow children on the patio area. The interior is very bare bones, but has a nice stage for live music.

This place is a gem. I had the pleasure of stopping in and having an excellent conversation with…read moreDerek about beer. He knows his stuff, he is an absolute alchemist with his brewing methods. The beer is off the charts. If you ever find yourself in Carmel please do yourself a favor and stop in. Oh the vibe is perfect, especially when the garage bay door is open to see the sunset and listening to some grunge. Ps: The ranch flavored popcorn, chefs kiss.

We loved our visit to 101 Craft Kitchen. We stopped in for Happy Hour (4-6 pm) before going to a…read moresporting event. The restaurant is upscale, lovely and romantic. We sat at a high top table in the bar. Our server, Bailey (the bartender), was friendly and super attentive. She made recommendations and kept glasses filled. The craft beer selection is excellent with about 16 local options on tap. My husband had a Fall City "Hipster Repellent". The name alone is interesting, but he loved his beer. I had the Espresso Martini which came with roasted coffee beans floating on top. My cocktail went down easy. I also had a glass of the Berringer Chardonnay. The pour is generous. We shared a plate of Loaded Tots, which was wonderful. The tots are made from scratch in-house and covered with roasted bits of pork belly, cheese, a sauce and green onions. We LOVED the tots, which came out super hot. We also shared a plate of the Loaded Hummus. The plate is beautiful and colorful. The hummus is fresh made and loaded with bits of tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and is delicious on a balsamic reduction. The hummus is served with a generous portion of fresh in-house made focaccia bread which tasted amazing. The Loaded Hummus is a winner in my book. Bailey our server was fabulous. She worked the entire bar and was an ambassador of the chef and menu. I wish we had time to stay for dinner because the food is outstanding. Each dish that we saw pass by looked delicious and artistic. I highly recommend. We will be returning for dinner soon. Easy 5 stars! We found street parking, but parking was limited.

We've ordered from here quite a few times for delivery. I really enjoyed the lemon chicken dinner…read more What we mostly order is their kids meals. We watch our calories and so kids meals work best. You get a protein and choice of two sides. We get green beans and fruit. And it also comes with a cookie. The food is pretty good. It does not always come the same and what I mean by that is sometimes the green beans will have no seasoning at all and then sometimes they will. Of course I prefer the seasoning but if none, I just quickly season them myself. I do hope to visit soon and eat inside the restaurant and will leave another review.

Upland Brewing was the perfect way to end the night. It's got that tap house feel but still feels…read morelike a full restaurant. Open, lively, people talking, drinks flowing, but still relaxed enough to sit and take your time. Easy place to wind down. Staff was super friendly. I ordered the Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich. Fried chicken, blue cheese slaw, horseradish pickles on a toasted brioche bun. When it came out, I could already tell it was gonna be good. The chicken had that deep golden crust, crispy all around. First bite had that crunch, then the heat kicked in right after. Not overwhelming, just enough to wake everything up. There's a little sweetness in there too that balances it out, so it doesn't hit too hard. The slaw cools it down, adds a little tang, and the pickles bring that sharp bite that cuts through everything. The bun holds it all together without getting in the way. Messy in a good way. Every bite was packed. Honestly, just a solid sandwich all around.

Nice little place to grab a beer and a bite. Happy hour is the way to go…read more Had the sliders and local IPA.

A shout out to Fork + Ale for Sunday Midtown Carmel. I got carryout to enjoy with all the family…read more The food is fresh and delicious. Be sure to ask Natalie to mix up "her" Bloody Mary in your DORA (stroll about town) cup. Enjoy indoor or covered patio dining if you want to secure a table.

How this place isn't 5 stars is beyond my comprehension. The light jazz music today was great and…read morethe atmosphere is very fitting of the name Fork + Ale. We were greeted by the manager today who was very kind and I could tell it mattered to him that the customers were attended to. He also thanked us on our way out.. Now for the food, the wings are quickly becoming my favorite in Indiana. Close with Fork and Ale as best overall depending on how you like them. Boneless are crispy and flavorful, you just gotta try it to understand why they're my favorite. Bone in are great as well but Ale wins by flavor options. Pizza is phenomenal especially the margarita pizza. Crispy slice with structure not floppy. The cheese pull was above my eyes. Best fried pickles in Midtown that I have tried.