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    Sky City Cafe

    3.9 (19 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican
    Open • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Oregon Trail salad to go!
    Jessica H.

    I work within a stones throw of the Eiteljorg and like hitting up this place for a southwestern style meal that I can walk to without getting my car out of the garage. The Buffalo Chili is my favorite dish and I love the big chunk of cornbread on the side. You can kick up the spice level with Cholula hot sauce or keep it on the mild side. I'm also a big fan of the nachos (big enough to split) and the pulled pork sandwich is really good for museum food. Is this a great restaurant? No, but it is a nice place for lunch when you're tired of all the usual places!

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    Great chicken sandwich. Burger tasted great. Buffalo chili very tasty would get them again. Service was friendly. Beautiful patio.

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    Outstanding great food the deadly catch was off the charts. Will be back for more thanks for the great service

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    “This is a great place to eat whether visiting the museum, going to an Indians game, or enjoying White River State Park.”

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    The Fountain Room

    The Fountain Room

    4.4(523 reviews)
    1.5 mi•Chatham Arch
    •$$$
    Family-owned & operated
    Free WiFi

    I highly recommend The Fountain Room. We recently reserved the (semi private) Pemberton Room here…read morefor the rehearsal dinner before our son's wedding. The communication throughout the process was great and it made the planning very easy from start to finish. They offered several good menu options and were also very flexible (we wanted to omit veal from a dish). The food was well prepared, and the guests commented on how good everything was, including the excellent service. The ambiance was perfect for our event and we're so happy that we chose The Fountain Room for this special occasion.

    What a gorgeous spot! I came here for a bachelorette party and everything went so smoothly from…read moreservice, food to ambience. I have to give a special shout out to our server Meg. We were a large group of about 16 and she did an incredible job and was so sweet! The best part was we didn't even have to order. They just put out a bunch of best sellers/starters & entrées that sounded good and we shared family style, which worked out perfectly. It also meant we got to try a little bit of everything! One of the standouts for me was the Wagyu burger. The jalapeño jam on it was dreamy. I also really enjoyed the duck confit pasta, which is something I would not have usually ordered so it was great to get to experience it. My favorite of the appetizers that we tried was the fried artichokes--they were so flavorful and crispy. This place is just stellar! It hit all the marks for us and was really perfect for a large group shout out again to Meg!!

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    The District Tap Downtown - Dirty-style wings

    The District Tap Downtown

    4.1(355 reviews)
    0.6 mi•Wholesale District, Mile Square
    •$$

    One of my favorite memories from The District Tap actually started with a shirt…read more We were sitting on the patio overlooking Georgia Street on a Fever game day when a couple walked by wearing one of the coolest Caitlin Clark shirts we'd ever seen. We complimented it, asked where they found it, and before we knew it, we were chatting with a wonderful couple who had traveled all the way from overseas just to watch Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever play that night. Moments like that are one of the reasons I love Indianapolis on game days. The patio was the perfect place to soak it all in. Fever fans filled the sidewalks, kids proudly carried homemade signs, and there was an excitement in the air that only comes from a city rallying behind its team. We could have people-watched for hours. Our waitress was exactly what every server should strive to be. Friendly, relaxed, and genuinely fun to talk to, she somehow mastered the art of appearing right before we found ourselves looking around for her. We never felt rushed, but we also never waited for anything. The food held up its end of the bargain too. The fried mozzarella disappeared embarrassingly fast and earned a solid 9.3 on my unofficial stretch meter. Crispy on the outside, perfectly gooey inside, with a marinara sauce that was every bit as good as the cheese itself. The chef salad was fresh, generously loaded with toppings, and easily big enough for a meal. I honestly couldn't tell you what beer I ordered... Because what I remember most is the experience. Sharing appetizers on a sunny patio, meeting fellow basketball fans from halfway around the world, and watching Indianapolis come alive before tipoff. It reminded me that sports have a funny way of turning complete strangers into friends. We'll absolutely be back the next time we're headed to Gainbridge.

    We stopped by The District Tap for a couple of drinks, not dinner, and unfortunately the service…read moreleft a bad impression. Our server was friendly and responsive to one member of our group (male) but repeatedly didn't acknowledge another (female). This wasn't a one-time thing, it happened several times over the course of our visit, and it came across as dismissive. As for the drinks: beer prices were nice and cheap, but the margarita was on the expensive side and not really worth it. The place seems geared toward bigger dinner crowds, which may be why a two-person drinks-only table didn't get much attention, but being essentially ignored isn't a great look either way. We wouldn't return. 2/5.

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    Big Lug Canteen

    Big Lug Canteen

    4.3(717 reviews)
    10.1 mi•Nora
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    I actually ended up eating at Big Lug twice during my trip, and that's probably the best…read morerecommendation I can give. I always order the Cuban when a new restaurant has one on the menu, and Big Lug's did not disappoint. It was juicy, flavorful, and one of the better Cubans I've had in a while. On my second visit, I went with the blackened cod tacos on corn tortillas (you can also get flour tortillas, and they offer shrimp and breaded fish options). They were fresh, perfectly seasoned, and absolutely delicious. Both visits I ordered the spicy garlic cauliflower, and it was outstanding. The homemade blue cheese dressing took it to another level. If you're on the fence about ordering it, don't be--it was one of my favorite things on the menu. The outdoor walk-up bar creates a really cool, laid-back atmosphere, making it a great place to relax whether you're meeting friends or just enjoying a meal by yourself. The staff was friendly, the service was excellent, and both meals came out quickly. I don't usually eat at the same restaurant twice on a trip, but Big Lug earned it. If I'm back in the area, it'll definitely be on my list again.

    Big Lug is a very cool spot right off the Monon, and even better if you have a pooch with you!…read moreUnfortunately, our experience with the service was pretty disappointing. We sat right in the middle of the main thoroughfare and were completely ignored for at least 15 minutes before we finally flagged someone down. The guy, "H," apologized and said, "Oh, my bad--it's all good." We figured, no big deal, let's move on. We ordered pretty simple food, apps and were then going to put in some entrees once apps arrived. We asked for waters and a water bowl for our pups. He brought two waters--with no straws--and no dog bowl. We assumed he was going to grab the bowl, so we waited... and waited. Then I noticed him at the end of the bar leaning against some boxes, texting. So I finally got up, interrupted him and asked for the dog bowl. His response, "oh my bad." Our appetizers came out, and naturally, we asked for silverware. A few minutes later, I spotted "H" in the corner on his phone again. At that point I was thinking, seriously?! So I got up again, interrupted "H's" text convo and asked for silverware. His response again was, "Oh, my bad." I didn't respond to him I just turned around and went back to my seat. Honestly, the whole experience started feeling more like a self-serve restaurant than table service. It's a chill spot and we weren't being needy whatsoever. We never asked for any refills- we were merely asking for the basics. We wanted to order more food, but by that point we were pretty turned off and decided to just get the check. Then came the final straw: my guy had his license and credit card sitting on the table because he hadn't brought his wallet out for our monon trek. When "H" came back with the checkout thing, without question or hesitation - he grabbed the card and swiped it. We didn't even realize what happened until afterward. Maybe that's standard there, but I've never had a server just take my card without asking. Usually you get a "hey do we want to use this card? Or something to confirm. And of course the tip structure is skewed so the min is 20% unless you want to try to figure out to manually enter in 15% (which most ppl don't -incl my guy), so we left 20% and left irritated and still hungry. "H" didn't seem hungover or anything--he just genuinely seemed like he did not not give a shiiiit. We had to get up three separate times to get things we had already requested: the dog bowl, a couple straws, and silverware. (Basics) And a quick note on the 7-Layer Hoss Dip: don't expect seven layers. It comes in a small thick ceramic bowl and was basically beans, guacamole, a tiny bit of corn and some hard cheese on top. Definitely would not recommend it. Way too "beany" and not worth $16 at all. The southwest rolls were decent- very fried tho. Cheesecake Factory's are better ;) The location and dog-friendly atmosphere are great, with the exception of the homeless camp right at their patio entrance, but unfortunately, the service really took away from the experience. Hopefully this was just an off night, because Big Lug has a lot going for it.

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    The Big Lug Patio

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    Nashville Hot Chicken salad! So addicting!

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