I was in Rush County in my quest to spend some time in each of the 92 counties in Indiana and "get…read morea feel for" the respective communities. Part of that is to take a look at the county courthouse, their library system, and any notable natural spaces in the area. I also do some research on the restaurants, coffeeshops, bakeries or other signature spots that might be in the area. One such spot was Fish Moon Brewing. First off - great name. It's fun, quirky, and they used the moon motif throughout their space (pun intended). As for the restaurant itself, this is my kind of place. Open, with subdued lighting, and just enough of the moon paraphernalia to keep you interested without being overwhelming. It reminded me of a German beer hall - in a good way. I opted for the Portobello mushroom & Swiss burger, which had a rich flavor, and I didn't miss a bite. It was served up with their pub chips, which were just perfect. I had a wonderful beer, too, which was a twin berry and just the right blend of flavor. What's more, it worked well for the hot afternoon. I was a little confused about the beer selection, however. When I asked about what beers they offered, my server just listed them off. I generally like having an opportunity to take a look at a list and see if there is something I haven't tried before, especially when visiting for the first time. That would be my only critique: to have a current list of your beers and maybe a little description. All told, this is a gem for Rushville and it's placed in a great location. Highly recommended.

This is more like a three and a half star place but we had some definite issues with our recent…read morevisit. We drive from East of Indy to Rushville expecting a nice date night. The place was fairly busy, and the musician was setting up. We were seated at the bar because we were hungry and thought, in error apparently, that the service would be quicker. The Fish Moon beer was pretty good so we both got a glass of a lager type beer. The appetizer (poppers) were served fairly quickly and I thought they would good ... not too hot/spicy. Our order was a burger and catfish sandwich with onion rings. It was a really really long wait to get our food... we had been there for 90 minutes before the entree was delivered. Our bar seats were at the end of the bar... every time someone walked in or out of the kitchen (30 feet behind us) or anywhere near the bar the floor shook like there were elephants passing by.... it was unnerving. One nice thing was that the music was pretty good. However, given the lack of good service and mediocre food, my SO will never go back.

Try the hot honey and feta pizza with pulled pork, yum…read more Richelle got the pepperoni and mushroom again. I got the cold brew porter, and Richelle got the Ava's blond. I finally remembered our growler so we could take some beer home. service was good. They had a Margarita sour on tap, we don't usually like sours but this one was different, almost got a glass, maybe next time.

Giving a 3/5 because we've ordered from here numerous times and it's always been great. We get the…read morecheesy strips every time and they're always amazingly soft, cheesy, gooey, greasy, and garlicky... However, last night, we ordered a large pizza with cheesy strips... and it was a disaster. The pizza was so thin it was like paper. The cheesy strips couldn't be eaten because they were way overcooked. I called in and asked for it to be remade. The woman who answered was super nice and said of course and that they were trying out a new crust for their pizzas and they thanked me for the feedback. She said it would be about 25 mins for it to be remade. No big deal. But when I went to get the "new" order, it was the exact same. It was almost 9pm and I didn't feel like complaining again. So all of it got pitched. $32 down the drain... I don't know if they changed the cooking time for their items or if they're trying out all new foods.... But we unfortunately won't be back unless it changes back to how it was.

This place is great. It is literally in the middle of farmland which is some nice scenery while…read moredriving there. The inside is large and welcoming. They also have an outdoor patio. Our server was wonderful. We were there at an off time and she was literally hostess, waitress and bartender. I had a strawberry lemonade that was delicious. My husband had the bourbon and cherry and is still talking about it. They had a lunch special - 10 inch pizza for &12 which is what I ordered. I got the hot honey sriracha jalapeño chicken pizza and asked them to go light on the sriracha . It was delicious and filling. I took half home for lunch the next day. My husband was very happy with his veggie pizza. Definitely a place to check out. They have their own beers and also have a wine tasting area.

Back in New York, many farms are turning to breweries as their new source of income. But they…read moredon't have wineries and distilleries attached to their brewery! I went with beer. And just the normal, run of the mill beer. None of that fruity, hazy stuff. The ones I got were good. Damn good. I wish I had a designated driver so I could have tasted their Whisky Flight. I did buy some of their Ready to Drink cocktails for the hotel. I always judge a place by the likelihood I would return. If this weren't 13 hours away, the answer would be a resounding yes.

We drove a long distance to get to Franklin with the sole purpose of finding dinner. After stopping…read moreoff a a couple of bars with limited food and very noisy guests, we were pointed towards Shale Creek. It's near the main square so isn't a far walk. It's a beautiful place with interesting history. The burgers were really good. Service was excellent and she was very helpful in finding the right beer for our tastes.

We met some friends here on a cold sunny Sunday afternoon at 1:00. The atmosphere inside is kind of…read moreindustrial with some big machines greeting you as you first walk in. The staff was super friendly and were eager to help us, especially since it wasn't very busy. We shared the stuffed onion rings and the mozzarella cheese sticks. Both were unique and very good. The onion ring "hole" was filled with spicy cheese sauce and the cheese sticks were lighter and fluffy in a way.The food was all good, I had a chef special of 3 chicken legs with macaroni and cheese (the cheesiest I have ever had). My wife had the smoked turkey Reuben Wrap - it was fat, good and juicy! She loved it, but the french fries were just too salty to eat. Our friends agreed they were salty, but took them all home in a to go box anyway. The beer selection seemed good, I had the Scottish ale which was real smooth but a little heavy for me at 8.4%. I also had the Downtown cocoa brown which was creamy good. Can't wait to come back for some more!

Bar food at it's finest! Sidewinders are a hit. Make sure…read moreyou get a side of nacho cheese for dipping. The breaded tenderloin sandwich is a must try. I coupled with a side of fries, a delicious combination. Shout out to our waitress, Payton. She is the best! Daily lunch specials & drink specials make the Crosstown a popular and affordable stop. Karaoke on Fridays, live music on Saturdays.

Ladies lunch: We planned to sit outside at the picnic tables since smoking is allowed inside. Had…read morea pleasant shaded lunch with a light breeze. Our server, Leisa, was efficient and delivered our orders all at once. I had a fish sandwich on a toasted hoagie roll. It was huge and lacked flavor, I finished half of it and decided to try something different next time. Rest of our group had tenderloins, burgers, and cheese bread. There were no complaints and the French fries were piping hot and tasty. The lunches are discounted from the menu prices ($1.00 off). The consensus was favorable - we will be back.

So many good selections! Great quality and nice staff. I really liked their Oktoberfest.read more

.... Always our last stop before we head home. A great place for a "one and done" -- nice beer…read moreselection with a friendly staff. No food, but you might get lucky with the food truck in the parking lot.

Brewery #281 This…read moreplace understands me, it get's me, I'm partially convinced they tapped my brain or my metaverse and said "Let's make a place that caters to this guy, Da Gabe aka Mike Honcho" Bad Dad has taken dad jokes and made a brewery. Beers named 'Socks and Sandals, Pull My Finger, I'll Turn this Car Around' and many more. Their tin tacker is of a slightly obese dad in an undersized sleeveless shirt, headband and white New Balance sneakers riding a beer can. Perfection. Genius! While their humor got me in the door, their pizza and beer will get me to come back. I got my standard flight with I'll Turn This Car Around (Hazy IPA), Kiss the Cook (DIPA), Snooze Button (Imperial Stout) and a Tapestry of Obscenity (IPA). All were really great but The Snooze Button was my favorite of the bunch. We also got a couple of pizzas. A Detroit style called Motown with thick pepperoni, hot honey, and basil which was very tasty and a Margherita pizza that was solid. My only issue was they were out of stickers for my man cave wall but that's just all the reason to go back next time I visit my parents in Indiana.

Service was great once I found the right counter. The vibe around the place gives off a family…read morevibe. The pizza was delicious! If the little cup size pepperoni didn't taste like the little cups you can get from your local grocer's freezer, the score would have been 5 stars.