The Yard Line

Pulling into the packed parking lot on a football Sunday, we were already discussing our backup…read moreplan if the wait was too long. Turns out the entire heated patio is first come, first served, and we were seated almost immediately. It was one of those windy Indiana afternoons where the cold finds every gap in your jacket. I fully expected to spend lunch shivering. Somehow, the heated patio felt warmer than the restaurant itself. Between the TVs, football on every screen, and the patio heaters, we had zero complaints. Now let's talk about the famous pepperoni-stuffed breadsticks. They're a must. And order your own nacho cheese. Seriously. Don't expect anyone to share. I could eat a shoe dipped in their cheese and probably enjoy every bite. The breadsticks always arrive piping hot, stuffed with gooey mozzarella, and if we're judging on a cheese-pull scale...I'm giving them a solid 7/10 on the stretch meter. As for our server, Zach...what a true gem. He's one of those people I'd honestly be surprised to hear anyone say they didn't like. Funny, quick with the jokes, and somehow kept up with the chaos without missing a beat. He also made sure my lemon drop martinis never had a chance to get lonely. Since I wasn't driving, he happily assisted me in...staying hydrated. The place was busy enough that we couldn't stand around chatting long, but he's the kind of person you'd genuinely enjoy running into again. We've been here twice now, and both visits have been consistently great. Whether you're stopping in to catch the game, escape the cold on the heated patio, or simply satisfy a craving for those ridiculously good breadsticks, Ale Emporium continues to be one of our favorite spots. Just don't skip the breadsticks...and trust me, order your own cheese. You'll understand after the first bite.

21 and over bar, good for groups, watching bands. It always seems packed! Good pizza, wings, tons…read moreof tvs. Service always seems frantic, but with the crowds and groups I get it. The stuffed breadsticks are not as good as Kilroys, but still cheesy and delicious after some drinks.

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Pan pizza- pep & smoked Gouda

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The Free Spirit

4.2(103 reviews)

0.5 mi

Attended a birthday party in a private party area overlooking the bar. The servers (We at least two…read moreservers for our group) were friendly and carried wireless ordering devices. The food was outstanding- the best burger I've had in a while (fries were really tasty too). There was no live music, but the playlist playing on the jukebox was fantastic! Will definitely be back!

The spicy garlic wings were great just the right amount of heat for me. Got sweet potatoes fries…read moreand they were delicious- fried perfectly and very sweet. The wings were only $10 for 6 but the beer was $7. They have live music on Saturdays open mic on Wednesdays in the summer. They have pool tables and lots of tvs playing sports. The bartender was very busy but she always had a smile and was very nice.

This is what my dry/crusty to-go wings looked like. NEVER. AGAIN. Gross!

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The District Tap

3.8(747 reviews)

2.5 mi

My experience at the District Tap has been a positive one!! I usually get one of their wraps and…read moretoday I got the District Club but in wrap form with sweet potato fries. I hadn't had their lunch special before but for only $14.50 you get an entree, side and a drink! I think that's a pretty legit offer. My partner got the chicken nachos and the portion was ginormous! The service was fantastic! Our waitress was attentive and funny too! She checked on us various times and even joined in singing a bit when we were jamming out to the Avril Lavigne song that was playing LOL District tap is always a cool and casual vibe. They have a huge TVs which are awesome to watch when big sport events are happening like IU football games. If you haven't tried coming here, do yourself a favor and head over !

The food was excellent, service excellent! Our waitress, Ashton gave us terrific recommendations…read moresince it was our first time visiting...highly recommend the Southwest Egg Rolls and the Peach Space Machine IPA was perfect! It's a sports bar type venue so a little loud but not so much that we couldn't carry on a conversation! Great atmosphere! 7 pm on a Saturday and seated immediately! Thank you!

Small portion of the bar

Inside the Buffalo chicken wrap

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Upland Brewing Company

4.1(113 reviews)

1.6 mi

Beer was good, especially sours and service was excellent…read more All the food was lacking. Salad was an absolute horror show. The comfort foods were decent but anything outside of that was not.

Having been in Indiana for 15 years; I've visited a handful of the upland locations, the 82nd…read morestreet one is the newest location for me. I sat at the bar, and was able to catch some of the Olympics which was nice! There is a good selection of beer, and I ended up picking the champagne velvet, which is a great lite beer and good starter. For my main course, I went with the tenderloin with everything. I enjoyed the stone ground mustard, and there was an interesting fermented pepper sort of deal on there was well which I wasn't mad at! Glad I was able to stop in! Will be back to try some more of their menu!

Unsweetened Iced tea

Back area with one step leading to it.

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Twin Peaks

3.3(390 reviews)

0.4 mi

Came in as a regular and was very dissatisfied with my experience this time, Servers are usually…read morevery polite and kind but Whitney was very cold and rude upon approaching us. Not sure if we caught her as she was leaving but we were expecting a friendlier attitude and better service as she also got my food order wrong. Fortunately Darcey took over our table and saved our experience! She went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of! Would ask for her again!

The service was exceptional, with attentive staff ensuring all needs were met promptly. The salmon…read morewas perfectly crispy on the outside and expertly seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, enhancing its natural flavors. The beer was served ice-cold, maintaining its refreshing quality throughout the meal.

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Bubba's 33

3.8(463 reviews)

2.3 mi

We visited Bubba's for the Hamilton County Tenderloin Trail event. Our service was excellent and…read morethe food was as well. Four of us in our party, all enjoyed the Tenderloin sandwich. My wife had a side salad with hers. I enjoyed and order of their Shotgun Shrimp. The sandwich is very large, I cut mine half and got a full sandwich out of each half. The breading was good, not quite as crispy as some that we've had but it was good. The tenderloin itself had good flavor but had quite a bit of gristle. Serving temp was excellent, not mouth blistering, but not cool or cold like some have been I enjoyed the shotgun shrimp. Very tasty and satisfying. It could have used a little more kick, but my wife thought it was quite spicy so perhaps it was good. I just like it to tickle my mouth a little more. My wife loved her salad, crisp lettuce and the dressing was good Overall, a nice evening. The two things that would have moved my rating up to 5 would have been no gristle in the meat (we've been to 3 other places on this Trail and this was the only one that had gristle) and the background music made it difficult to talk. We left quickly because we couldn't visit comfortably Otherwise, we enjoyed the food, the ambiance was nice and the service excellent

Spending the day at a local north Indy hotel, in the mood to sample a local classic, the pork…read moretenderloin sandwich. Scoped out doordash, and Bubba's 33 looked like the best choice. The cutlet was a good size, the appearance was what you'd want, the cutlet far over the bun. Unfortunately it was dry and not particularly flavorful. The accompanying slaw (my preference instead of fries) was fine, as least it provided a counterpoint to the fried pork. But honestly, next time I'm in the area, I'd pass on Bubba's and probably won't be hankering for a pork sandwich again.

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Chili Cheese Fries

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Salmon Salad

MashCraft Fishers

4.4(127 reviews)

3.2 mi

My friend and I needed last minute Halloween plans. After scouring Facebook events, we saw…read moreMashcraft was having Halloween trivia. I haven't had the chance to dine here before, but drive past it often. Service was top notch from the moment we walked in. Our server was so friendly, welcoming and eager to ensure we had a wonderful time. The menu isn't huge, but they have a lot of unique items. The chicken sandwich I had was delicious, but it was a bit messy. My friend also enjoyed her burger which was the special of the month. We ordered the special drink from Halloween, and it was tasty. I did think $10 was a bit high for what was essentially a vodka and sprite. Trivia was also a blast. They had cute prizes for the holiday and we even ended up winning a gift card. Not bad for free trivia. The host did a great job and made everyone feel welcome. The pickleball court also looked fun if the weather was nicer. Can't wait to come back.

Nice atmosphere. They have lots of TVs so ideal for watching a game. They have a big beer selection…read morebut I didn't try any tonight. We had a couple of the burgers. Mine was dry and I would rate it average. I would return and try some of the other food.

Pickle-ball court

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Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux - Fishers, IN

4.0(154 reviews)

4.4 mi

I had Brooke as a server and she was beyond polite! She was very attentive and made sure my table…read morealways had what we needed. The food was good and definitely will go back!

I visited Walk-On's in Fishers two days in a row because I enjoyed the food the first time…read more Unfortunately, my second visit for a to-go order was a completely different experience. My pickup time was 4:14 p.m., and I arrived on time. I stood at the front for about 10 minutes while multiple employees walked past without acknowledging me. One employee at the bar looked at me several times but never spoke or let anyone know I was waiting. During that time, another customer walked in and was immediately asked if he needed assistance. I had to speak up and say I'd been waiting to get help. To make matters worse, my order wasn't even ready at the scheduled pickup time. I also noticed another couple come in and wait without being greeted. The manager did apologize and offered complimentary appetizers, which I appreciated, but the overall customer service left such a poor impression that I don't plan to return. The food was good, but good food doesn't make up for being ignored. While I was waiting, another couple came in and wasn't greeted either. They assumed it was self-seating, sat down for a while without anyone acknowledging them, and eventually left. Watching that happen made me realize this wasn't just a one-time issue with my order it seemed like a breakdown in customer service that could easily cost the restaurant business. So, thank you to the manager who was tried to help and thank you to the 2 other ladies that finally came over.

70 tvs in the restaurant

Chicken Salad

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King Jugg Brewing

4.3(133 reviews)

3.7 mi

King Jugg is one of our favorite places in Fishers to relax with friends. The patio is…read morefantastic--it's spacious, welcoming, and has a great atmosphere, especially on a nice day. It can get pretty busy, though, so if you're planning to bring a larger group, I'd recommend visiting during non-peak hours. One of our favorite things is their great pricing on buckets of Sun Cruisers, and we love that you can mix and match the flavors instead of being limited to just one. It's a small touch that makes the experience even better. If you order the wings, don't skip the signature sauce. We've become huge fans of it, and it's one of the reasons we keep coming back. Overall, it's a great spot to grab a drink, catch up with friends, and enjoy the patio. Next on our list is trying the giant pretzel, which is served with your choice of queso or mustard. Looking forward to giving that a try on our next visit!

I saw this restaurant on my drive. I decided to go because of my co-workers' gathering…read more Fun place with the courtyard activities. Open to the inside like a garage. Lots of sports playing on the TV. Limited nearby parking is a down side but some further away to walk. This time I tried the kids meal of 2 chicken tenders and plate full of homemade chips. Chicken could be crispier. It was just the right size for my dinner. Not wow by the food for the second time. Great service.

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King Jugg Irish Red is amazing!!! Please add this to your regular menu list.

Keystone Sports Review

3.9(347 reviews)

3.9 mi

I love KSR! It's one of those spots in broadripple that's just a classic, good spot to go! The…read morewings are always bomb, the pizza is good, and the apps hit every time. I always say KSR is the only place in Indy with good ranch. Sometimes I'll stop by and buy a 16 oz of ranch just to keep at the house. If you're driving down keystone or need a place to watch the game, you have to try KSR.

Food: Onion Rings were burned, Pizza was mediocre at best…read moreService: Waiter was ok, but neglected to advise me when I changed my free refill from coke to lemonade that I would be charged an additional drink charge- when questioned about it the manager told be that if I didn't like it I didn't have to return so needless to say they have lost me as a customer along with those that I generally introduce to the restaurant! I wasn't refusing to pay but simply wanted to know why I was being charged. The manager's unprofessional attitude turned a $2.95 problem into a permanent customer loss!

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Scott B.

13 years ago

Place was Packed. They have great food. Waitresses needed some help. They were super friendly and played sound for the IU game which was awesome. I don't know how anyone could think this place was anything like the Beer Sellar. Add in the weekend change over they do with djs and other stuff its a cool bar read more

Alexander M.

3 years ago

Ashley is dope as fuck... Her customer service was super on point... She kept me entertained fed and introduced me to the menu! What more can I say except five mfkn stars!!!!!! this my new spot damnit read more

Robert M.

4 years ago

I love the person i met and I could not explain how important it is that we believe we are one team . I love people and Julia was so amazing. . It was a blast to be with Julia so let us know ! read more

Gabriella G.

12 years ago

I was recently at the Yard Line for their Pint Night. Almost all their beers on tap were $3 and they have an excellent selection. I will def return in the near future! read more

Brian T.

165

9 years ago

Good service, great beer selection...day shifts can be short staffed at times(no day server) but it's never an issue to get something at the bar. read more

Kacey B.

12 years ago

Ill be here watching the games on Sunday. Great food. Awesome beer on tap and specials everyday. This is my joint!

Laura S.

12 years ago

I highly recommend this place! I've always felt welcomed by the staff there & the food is great.

Joel B.

11 years ago

Great Place for Sports, Waitresses are very nice, and the food is top notch for a bar.

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