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.

I go here every chance I get, and usually forget to take photos of the delicious food!…read more I am so glad i took the advice of the earlier reviews to entice me to try it out the first time (now years ago). This place has been a hit with my "21+" family due to the great food, great location, and usually good service. Minors are not allowed. Our most recent visit yesterday had less than awesome service but maybe she was having a bad day. The building is old with lots of wood paneling ... very comfy. There are several other wonderful restaurants in Fortville which is great for me as I have several choices. I never would have guessed that this tiny suburb would have such epic cuisine!

Stopped in for lunch. Downtown Fortville. It never looks like there is a lot of parking…read moredowntown, but I've always been able to find a spot fairly close to my destination. I love the small town feel!! The restaurant vibe reflects the town. Everyone is very welcoming. I didn't catch bartenders name, but she was very friendly to everyone at her bar. She told us her favorites on the menu. I appreciated her knowledge about the restaurant and the menu. The bar area seemed a little dark, but that actually enhanced the experience of an old bar. We only sat in the bar area, I believe there is additional seating in another room, but I didn't look. I opted for a grilled tenderloin and a cup of beer cheddar jalapeño cheese soup. The sandwich's are Ala carte. The sandwich was bigger than I expected, that would have been enough for lunch. The trick with grilled tenderloin is that many times it is over cooked, so it is dry. This was cooked to perfection; cooked but still moist. The sandwich, with the "garden" was awesome. Now to the soup. I think she said they use wee Mac as the beer. The jalapeño was puréed. There was crispy bacon crumbled on top; I did not care for the bacon. The soup was odd to me as I was eating it. Because of the texture, it reminded me of corn chowder. There was a little spice/flavor from the jalapeño. What was odd to me, was it didn't wow me like I thought it would, but I kept eating it. So in the end, I think I really liked it bc I ate all of it!!! The menu is not large, but has a good variety for its size. The desserts were impressive, I just didn't have room for it. I could easily become a regular there!!

I'd heard interesting things about this place, so I decided to finally come with my mom and try it…read morefor dinner on a recent Sunday evening. We were greeted warmly upon arrival and taken to the patio, as requested. I can't remember our server's name, but she was nice! However, towards the end of our visit something turned and seemed off, though we weren't sure what was going on. I opted for the margherita pizza, which they add pesto to, making it a bit different. I didn't love the taste, and actually ending up removing the tomatoes when I ate the leftovers the next day, which made a significant difference. My mom ordered the fried chicken plate, which comes with two sides and she enjoyed it. Reservations recommended!

Came in recently and have to say food was sub par this time. Got the filet and the steak had no…read moreflavor. I'm not even sure they seasoned it at all. I don't need much, usually I just put salt on before cooking steak. Also asked for medium rare and it came out medium. Not sure if the steak knife I got was dull or because the steak was over cooked but it was hard to cut. Also the sweet potatoes were under cooked. Majority were still hard. Overall disappointed and won't be ordering this again. The only star/positive was bartender and the lovely dirty martini with blue cheese stuffed olives. Service was good per usual sitting at the bar.

Nesso is a beautiful restaurant! The ambiance is a little dark, moody, and feels elevated. We were…read moreimmediately greeted upon entry and seated early for our reservation. We decided on the burrata and arrancini appetizer. The burrata was the star! I could've ate the whole thing by myself. For entrees, we had a variety - papparedelle, Nero linguine, filet, cacio de pepe, and crab ravioli. We all agreed the papparedelle was standout, although everything was good! Lastly, we had the donuts and they were outstanding! Not too sweet, but so moist and the lemon custard was amazing. We can't wait to go back!

Service was great. Ambience is cool...dimly lit...nice vibe for a date. I ordered the lasagna and I…read morewas in the mood for a side salad, but they don't have side salads so I got the Grow salad (mixed greens, strawberry, tomato, fennel, gorgonzola, pistachio, balsamic) too. That Grow salad was great! I should have just had that as my meal. I don't know if I've had a better salad. The lasagna was good, but not great. It was lighter than most lasagnas. It was different; the presentation kind of looked like sushi....It was three circles of pasta cut in the middle. They cook it in a cast iron skillet. It took a loooong time to get my food. If you're pressed for time, I wouldn't eat here. It's expensive for Italian food.

Wagyu Sliders .... NOMMM NOMMM. We doctored those babies up with all the things. Strongly recommend.read more

Really enjoyed brunch at FoxGardin. My dad had been raving about their chicken and waffles and I…read moreunderstand why! I love that the chicken comes in nuggets. Makes it so much easier to assemble bites! The waffle is topped with hot honey and the maple miso butter is a fun touch. The breakfast burger was also yum; crispy bacon and a perfectly runny egg. Patio is a perfect spot for a Sunday outing.

Everything was excellent and exceptional. All the waiters were friendly and the steaks were cooked…read moreto perfection!!This restaurant is a must when you're in Indianapolis..

While in Indy for the NASCAR race, I looked around to see what is one of the most iconic places to…read morevisit - and this place was it! And only a half block walk from the Omni Hotel we were staying in! Food (5/5): Well, this place would not have lasted since 1902 if the food wasn't delicious. And it did not disappoint. We have been eating so much lately that we ordered an appetizer and main and the kitchen split everything in half. Bread: Delicious fresh made rolls of onion and pumpernickel. The best thing was the cheese lavosh crackers, which were hiding in the bottom - we almost missed them! They said they purchase the lavosh, then put garlic butter and cheese on them and bake them. Just wonderful! Shrimp cocktail - Of course we had to try this! The large shrimps were hiding under a mound of freshly grated horseradish and tomato paste to make a spicy, eye watering cocktail sauce. Iconic indeed! The main came with "bean soup" which sounded not great, but it was surprisingly good. It had chunks of ham and carrots and tasted more like split pea soup. The main also came with a side - we opted for the loaded baked potato and it was perfectly cooked. Nothing like a great baked potato with sour cream, cheese, and bacon! Filet mignon - We got the 8oz (medium rare) and the kitchen split it in half for us. I also got it Oscar Style, which included lump crab, asparagus, and béarnaise sauce (lovely butter sauce!) Service (5/5): David was an amazing server. Tux laden and professional to the core. The other servers did not let an empty plate sit on the table for more than a few seconds after we finished. I wish that every server was as kind and professional as David. Ambiance (5/5): 1920's crooners singing filled the dark wood intimate spaces. It's a classic steakhouse!

It was a bit dark inside and we had to use the lights on our phones to read the menu. The food was…read moreexcellent. Our waiter was new, his first day "alone" and he did ok. We absolutely love Harry & Izzy's.

Our first time at this restaurant was nothing short of impressive. The ambience and the menu offer…read morean upscale experience, without being stuffy. The seating was comfy. The lighting was relaxing. And the food was prepared to perfection. However...the most notable part of the experience, was the service. Upon informing the server of my allergies, she and the manager AND the chef, all worked together to prepare for me a one-of-a-kind meal. The attention to detail for my protection was above and beyond what I have EVER experienced in any other restaurant. Definitely worth the generous tip we left. We will be back again and again...even though it is 3.5 hours from our residence. To the staff, I offer a sincere THANK YOU!!! Bravo!!!

My husband and I have been here several times for their sticky toffee pudding, chocolate mousse and…read moretheir delicious, unique menu. Their menu dues change daily so be sure to check their online menu frequently. We saw halibut cheeks on the menu literally 2 hours before we went and right before we left we checked again and it was now Walleye. My sons and hubby brought me back (my choice) for Mother's Day. I got the North African tagine. Had it before and it was almost perfect. Needed more salt, which I requested. Hubby and one son got the walleye and my youngest opted for a plain steak- not on the menu. They do have a children's menu with chicken fingers, grilled cheese and buttered noodles but he said nah. Everyone loved their meals. We also got the potatoes to share. Also needed salt. My son and I got two mocktails, Lazy River and lullaby. Delicious. And love that they have spirit free drinks. Dessert...never disappoints. The best house made whipped cream ever. They gave us extra on the side after we asked. Decaf French press coffee from Hubbard and Cravens (my fave place) was absolutely perfect. Our server Paige was friendly and attentive. The bread basket was assorted and amazing. With the different sitting sections it never feels crowded or loud. Love the oldies that they play. All in all, it was a great time. We will be back no doubt.

This may have become my favorite restaurant in this area. My…read morewife and I went there a couple of nights ago. They were fully packed, except for two open seats at the bar. I usually enjoy eating in the bar area of a restaurant anyway, so we took those seats. The bartender/server on duty was this wonderful gentleman named Dee Sanders. I truly have never seen anyone in a restaurant that worked as hard as he did or was as conscientious about providing the best customer satisfaction possible. I was totally blown away. So if you get a chance to go to this restaurant and have a chance to sit in the bar area, it will definitely be worth your while! I obviously should say something about the quality of the food. It was over the top too! Amazing and delicious.