I was in Elwood Indiana and was debating between a couple places to stop and this is where I…read moredecided to go the Airport Restaurant. In hindsight it was a poor decision on my part. The parking lot was pretty full when I got there and I thought well that's a good sign. I walked in and didn't see any signs to say to wait to be seated so I kind of lingered by the door until somebody came by and said they would be with me in a minute. I was seated at a table near the back of the restaurant. My waitress came to take my order and yes she was wearing a mask but it was underneath of her chin! She wore it that way the entire time I was in the restaurant as she waited on other customers and brought food out. She took my order but she failed to tell me that there were specials that day I saw them on a board as I was leaving. I ordered a patty melt and fries. I waited for my order, waited 45 minutes in a diner! I got my food and it was just okay. The onions on the patty melt were not grilled long enough so they were sort of crunchy the bread was hosted on the outside almost to the point of being too much. They may have had a bad day but it is highly unlikely I will stop here again especially with the lack of concern for covid.

This place is an original and every time I am up in Elwood or headed North to Marion, I make an…read moreexcuse to stop by! Great home-cooked food and the Elk burgers are my favorite. Well and the homemade soups and don't forget the pies: Sugarcream, fresh fruit and always a chocolate pudding or lemon meringue! Good coffee, service and company round out the experience. The place used to be a part of the Airport Hanger and thus the name and the decor. A great place to come back to, almost like going home!

Ordered 2 orders of biscuits and gravy and 2 hash browns and 2 cups of coffee. Total bill 32.00 and…read moresome change What the heck! It was good but not 32.00 good That's ridiculous! Service was not good she was so grumpy and rude will not be going back

Staff is amazing food is great... It's cash only.. it's a very friendly atmosphere. I love going…read morethere.

Grain & Grill comes with a good set of recommendations whether you are coming for food or to the…read moreBad Dad Brewery. Fairmount is a short drive off I69 and worth a try. The facility is not overly attractive or inviting. You have to decide which door to use depending on which business you are frequenting. I didn't see any signs for the outdoor seating to direct you to the hostess. The parking lot is large with lots of spaces up close. We were here for food so we picked the door to Grains & Grill. The host was very friendly and kind. The inside looked welcoming. The journey to get to the outdoor seating was a bit of a maze. There seems to be plenty of comfortable indoor seating though it is kind of broken up in disjointed rooms. The outside area was nice. The over hang shielded us from the sun in our evening dinning hours. I found the tables to be a bit close together. There was another party next to our table so we had to be cautious about moving chairs to get situated. The outdoor chairs have a flexible plastic seat. The seat seemed to give more than made me comfortable. The chair seemed a bit flimsy. However, it was comfortable and didn't collapse on me. We started with the fried mushrooms. There were a LOT of small mushroom tips in this order. The batter was thicker and a bit mushy. There wasn't much seasoning flavor to the batter but it wasn't greasy to taste. The mushrooms seemed fresh. The dish was fairly good. The cocktail sauce had a decent amount of zip to it. My wife had the blackened fish tacos. Two came with the order. She loved the fresh taste. Definitely not a fishy taste. Delicious she said! I decided to try the Hoosier Hot Plate. It seemed like a house speciality...so why not! The tenderloin was outstanding! The pork was moist and juicy and moderately thin. The breading was nicely crunchy and moderately thick with a slight greasy taste. Maybe the best tenderloin I have ever had! The tenderloin was laid on top of a bed a real mashed potatoes. You could tell they were real by the lumps I bone smooth consistency. These were excellent as well. Just like mashed potatoes should be that were going to accent the meat. The tenderloin was topped with a creamed corn. I would have been disappointed if this creamed corn was the side dish. It was kind of bland and didn't have much of a corn taste. It was also rather mushy. I didn't think the corn added much taste to the tenderloin/mashed potato taste. Overall...it was an interesting dish that was worth a try.

Had a birthday dinner here last night. Party of 8. 7 were at or over 80 years old. I'll get to…read morewhy that's significant. We were seated fairly quickly. Our drink order was taken, which was almost all water. Drinks came several minutes later. Orders were taken a few minutes after that. Food did take a bit but not unreasonable. At that time a few people needed more water. It took over 10 minutes before a pitcher of water was delivered to the table by someone other than our server. Bread was requested to the person bringing the water since we hadn't seen our server in nearly 15 minutes. Another 10 minutes and our server comes to check on us. She stated she didn't know about the lack of bread and blamed it on the other employee not telling her. At least another 10 minutes go by and nearly everyone is finished eating when the bread arrives. The food was good and the amount of food was good. All but me had eaten there before. 3 got the Hoosier plate, a couple had the tenderloin, a couple got burgers, and I got the Makers beef tips. All enjoyed their food and only a couple had any left to take home. The mashed potatoes were very good and a large portion. There were several ounces of meat and a good portion of green beans. The food was definitely a 4+. The service was a 2 at best. Along with the poor service, they added the optional 20% gratuity, since we had a party of 8. I knew this was possible since I read it on the menu. Most of the party did not. It was noted on the ticket but it was put very close to the other charges. For some, it was not noticeable. I understand the reasoning behind the charge but if the business isn't crowded and the servers aren't working excessively, I don't believe it's justified. In this instance, it may have led to poorer service since the server knew she'd be getting 20% no matter what.

Bonge's Tavern is what would happen if a world-class kitchen crashed a backyard party in rural…read moreIndiana and everyone decided to keep it that way. The parking lot tailgating before dinner is half the experience. Where else can you sip a drink next to a pickup truck, make friends with complete strangers, and then walk inside to eat a meal that makes you question every life choice that led you to lesser restaurants? The food is absurdly good. The famous Perkinsville Pork deserves its own state holiday. Portions are generous, flavors are bold, and the menu somehow manages to feel both elevated and unapologetically Hoosier. Service was friendly, the atmosphere was chaotic in the best possible way. Everyone having a great time. Come hungry. Come early. Bring a folding chair for the parking lot. Leave wondering why every restaurant isn't this much fun. 10/10. I'd drive past three chain restaurants and a dozen sensible decisions to eat here again. Will be back soon.

Just wow. This place is the definition of a hidden gem. From the overall vibe of the place, to the…read morefood and the service, we were blown away. I can definitely understand why people will tailgate just to get in for dinner. We started off with the meatballs, the pork loin, and the pierogies. The pork loin is a must get, and the other others were delicious as well. For my entrée, I got the pork loin as well because it was so good as an appetizer, and before that I started with the tomato soup, which was also excellent. Addison was our waiter and was extremely attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. We had a party of over 10 people and he handled it flawlessly. If you're in the mood for something out of the city in a little bit of a change of pace, I would highly recommend trying here.

The food never disappoints! The servers are very well-versed in each dish on the menu and during…read morethe summer eating out on the veranda is great! For a quieter and more sophisticated feel I would suggest eating inside. Either way, the ambience is very good.

Prime Rib was tough and hard to chew! Loaded Baked Potato was so cold the cheese would not melt and…read moreit was hard. Server did not bring steak knives with our three orders of Prime Rib and returned with knives and threw them in the center of the table like she was pissed off we asked for them. Frankly the Prime Rib was so tough it was not eatable. Gave us a complementary dessert that was obviously not made in house because it was excellent. They discounted our meal 50% for the tough as shoe leather prime rib. Salmon was good. I am not sure we will be back unless it's for a sandwich and a round of golf next season. This is our third visit and just not happy how ours meals turned out. 1925 for a burger or tenderloin. Lahody's for the Steaks !

The Alley is a great example of what towns and cities can do to add a wonderful public space…read morewithout much of an investment. The Alley is literally a converted alley with artwork painted on the buildings, some tables and then some lights hanging above it, but this humble space creates a great little place for people to gather and create a sense of community.

On the block facing the west side of the courthouse is a new art gallery/public gathering place…read morethat showcases the talent of local students as well as adding vibrancy to the downtown Tipton area. The Alley is literally that: an alley next to the Subway & Pizza King that has multiple tables with bright red umbrellas for comfort. An arching metal gateway spans the entrance from Main Street. On the north wall, student artists (2018) contributed small murals that fill in where windows used to be found in the wall face. One of the pieces includes local muralist Tanner Fernung's character from the animated movie "Up!". On the south wall are larger murals. There are two historic composites of the downtown area done by a local photographer. There is also a pair of giant angel wings (again by Fernung) that are intended for "selfie" photos. However, Fernung is a big man (plays offensive lineman for Manchester University), so the wings and angelic crown are quite high and may require some trick photography to get the wings to line up with your body. The Alley adds a bright spot for locals and visitors to stop and enjoy the artwork and view of the courthouse. It also is a great way to support the local artistic talent in the community. Review #2816

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.

Grindstone Public House used to be one of our absolute favorite spots. We loved it so much that we…read moreeven hosted our rehearsal dinner there, which says a lot about how special it once felt to us. We still come from time to time because the service is always great and the vibe inside is so cozy and welcoming. It's a place we really enjoy sitting down at together, especially for a date night when we want something familiar and comfortable. That said, we have noticed the quality has gone down while the prices have gone up quite a bit. It doesn't quite feel like it used to in terms of food, but we still go back now and then to reminisce and enjoy the atmosphere.

Location is a on a golf course and has a large deck The food…read moreis excellent The service outstanding

Very good food at a very good price. Beautiful setting and great service. What else do you need?read more

72 years in business!! Michelin Bib Gourmand level!…read moreOnion smash burger fully loaded is out of this world done right. Fast and friendly service

Super tiny diner with counter service and a few tables. Lots of vintage stuff laying around like an…read moreold Coke machine, and an active train that circles the restaurant overhead. They are famous for their onion burgers. The "single" comes with two patties, but they are very, very thin patties cooked over onions. This gives them distinct taste. Honestly its everything I want in an environment like this! Ordered onion rings (really heavy on the onions on this meal!) and they were good, very hot. The milk shake was a good, very basic milk shake. It is not very thick so I ended up using the straw for my water for this. I ended up getting a hot ham and cheese on toast as well, and it tastes as it should. Service is prompt. All in for my burger, onion rings, shake, coffee, and ham/cheese it came about $25. There is no credit card fee for this restaurant, and the prices on the menu were accurate to what I was charged. This is an Anderson institution and I'm glad I was finally able to dine in. Will come back next time I'm in town.

Would not recommend!!! First and last time going. Takes our drink order and comes back with the…read moredrinks and still no high chair, meanwhile holding on to my two year old and trying to keep him from touching everything or running off. My boyfriend asked for a high chair again and this time the lady cleaning tables kindly got one for us and no apology from our waitress. Our waitress comes back for our food order and mid order runs off to grab sweetener for the other person with us and then takes the rest of the order quickly asking no questions about preferences. The food came out cold, the Mickey Mouse pancake was not even close to Mickey Mouse shaped and huge for a kids menu. Never once asked how we were doing, if we needed anything or how the food was. I would not recommend, they were not busy and there were plenty of people working at the time. Prices are somewhat high for the quality you get, I could have made better at home for less. Tables and decor is outdated and worn, but cute. Side note: they threw out a pair of someone's prescription eye glasses as well after two days.

Train Station Pancake House is a family owned, local restaurant that sells way more than pancakes…read more The menu is broad with hamburgers and tenderloins and prices are great. The restaurant is in a renovated train depot. The decor is a mix of styles. We were seated in a comfy booth by a window. Daily specials were listed on a board. Our server was attentive and friendly. She was busy with the lunch crowd, but managed to check on us frequently. I had a patty melt with a side salad. The salad was huge and fresh. The patty melt was covered in fabulous fried onions and melted cheese. It was a tasty and filling. My husband had the tenderloin with fries. The tenderloin was hand breaded and delicious, but could have used a bit more seasoning in the breading. The fries and pickles were good and lunch was filling. The restrooms are clean and gorgeous. There is ample parking in their private lot. I recommend and will definitely return.