Indianapolis Restaurant Review

indianapolis SteakHouse review

Posted Monday, August 16, 2010 by Bradley Letsinger

Restaurant delivery in Indianapolis can be a challenge. Your choices are somewhat limited to the old standby selection: Pizza, chinese and sandwiches. What I was looking for is a Steak House in Indianapolis with a complete menu away from a delicatessen or sushi bar. Indianapolis nightlife can be great. What happens if you are in a hotel and become tired of the Buffet restaurants indianapolis stuff into the hotels.

Restaurant delivery in Indianapolis can be a challenge. Your choices are somewhat limited to the old standby selection: Pizza, chinese and sandwiches. What I was looking for is a Steak House in Indianapolis with a complete menu away from a delicatessen or sushi bar. Indianapolis nightlife can be great. What happens if you are in a hotel and become tired of the Buffet restaurants indianapolis stuff into the hotels. Mexican Restaurant due to open next week. Greek restuarant the following week.

Carry Out Review

Posted Monday, June 21, 2010 by Bradley Letsinger

Restaurant delivery in Indianapolis can be a challenge. Your choices are somewhat limited to the old standby selection: Pizza, chinese and sandwiches. What I was looking for is a Steak House in Indianapolis with a complete menu away from a delicatessen or sushi bar. Indianapolis nightlife can be great. What happens if you are in a hotel and become tired of the Buffet restaurants indianapolis stuff into the hotels.

New Orleans + Indianapolis= Bourbon Street Distillery

Posted Friday, May 15, 2009 by Mitch Burk

Bourbon Street Distillery
361 Indiana Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 636-3316

The Bourbon Street Distillery put up quite a fight today to be considered one of the best Indianapolis restaurants.

With quick service, a fun atmosphere, and a wide selection on the menu, this Indianapolis restaurant left myself and all of the members of the Compendium marketing team very satisfied.

The menu had a wide range of selections, with everything from spicy Cajun seafood dishes to club sandwiches eight inches tall and then finish it all off with cheesecake for dessert.

Overall, we agreed the atmosphere and service were both very favorable qualities. The wait staff was fun and there was plenty of seating, both indoor and outside. The restaurant is prime for a quick lunch break or an after work drink.

All five of us were in shock as our food came out not even ten minutes after we put our orders in! I, personally, have never seen service so fast. And, in the words of Megan, the quick service makes it perfect for a speedy business lunch.

Mikey and Megan went the seafood route and were both very satisfied with their spicy dishes, Mikey had the craw fish etoufee and Megan tried the tilapia salad.

Meghan, Chandra, and I went the route of American cuisine... with Chandra ordering a HUGE club sandwich, Meghan having the Bourbon Burger (we're talking massive here folks) and I went with the old fashioned country fried steak with gravy. We were all very happy with our selections.

Megan pointed out one of the only flaws we could find in this fine Indianapolis restaurant: The lack of a website or menu online. I don't believe this was a breaking point for any of us, but with so many "blog-minded" individuals, we could easily see how the world of blogging could really help this restaurant.

This being my first Indianapolis restaurant review, I'm feeling pretty generous in giving this restaurant such a high score, but I must say... I'd give Bourbon Street Distillery a 9/10.

And Bourbon Street (yes I'm talking to you)... if you want that last point to get a perfect score, contact Compendium today and we'll help you get better connected to the Indianapolis community.

Hamburgers Indianapolis - At the Indianapolis Airport?

Posted Sunday, December 14, 2008 by Chris Baggott

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We have talked about 96th Street Steakburgers as one of the best hamburgers Indianapolis, but did you know you could get them at the new Indianapolis International Airport? I'm a little concerned because the restaurant is after security and it's best to eat while you wait for your flight according to the Indianapolis Star...they don't hold up well on a long flight.

I like to get to the airport at the last minute on my way out, but I do arrive back in Indy late most of the time, so I'm hoping they stay open until at least midnight.

At that time, my quest of the best burger in Indy is at it's peak. I'll miss the double cheeseburgers of the old airport McDonalds, but....well look at this picture! This is a great Hamburger.

This blog is about Indianapolis restaruant reviews, and perhaps my "Best Hamburger" obsesson isnt' all that appropriate, but business travelers (you know who you are), you come home from a long two flight trip from the west, or the nightmare of LaGuardia and you just want to grab some big time junk, Hamburgers Indianapolis, 96th Street Steakburgers at the airport at certain times makes my list of the best Fast Food Indianapolis list.

Weber Grill Favorites

Posted Monday, December 8, 2008 by Ellie Cummins

Today I would like to discuss Weber Grill in my Indianapolis Restaurant Review. Weber Grill, a great restaurant in Downtown Indianapolis Restaurant features some of my favorite foods including burgers and ribs. The video below shows some of the Weber Grill creations and how you can use their seasonings and cooking styles to create delicious meals. If you are looking for a great dining option and steakhouse in Indianapolis I highly recommend Weber Grill!

Finally! I found a Real Irish Pub in Indianapolis

Posted Saturday, November 22, 2008 by Chris Baggott

Irish Pub Indianapolis, eastside indy bar, music

McGinley's
Golden Ace Irish Bar
2533 E Washington St
Indianapolis IN 46201
(317) 632-0696

Still owned by the McGinley family makes this the oldest family owned bars Indianapolis. Just outside of downtown Indianapolis on the East Side, you'll find this Pub just two blocks west of Rural St.

The Golden Ace is tops in Indianapolis Nightlife if you like cool pints and lots of great Irish music. In my quest for the Best Burger in Indianapolis I was really impressed with the "Ace" burger. A traditional hamburger that puts the FOOD in the idea of barfood.

My father-in-law loves the Braunschweiger...and like good Irish everywhere, this is a seafood restaurant on Friday's. Finally, I recommend the bean soup. Nothing like a pint of Smithwick's and some bean soup on a cold winter night. This is one Indianapolis Restaurant that I'm thrilled to and to my Indianapolis restaruant reviews.

The Quest for the Best Burger In Indianapolis - 96th Street Steakburgers

Posted Saturday, November 22, 2008 by Chris Baggott

96th Street Steakburgers
4715 E 96th St
Indianapolis IN 46240
(317) 844-6351

I guess I thought that Steak & Shake would have a trademark on the name "Steakburger" but apparently this place is using it with impunity. Whatever you call it, this is one restaurant that is deserving of the rank "best burger in Indianapolis". I know it's not democratic, but just the opinion of one blogger who happens to write restaurant reviews Indianapolis.

In spite of the name, this is no steak restaurant. 96th St. serves only great hamburgers, fries and cookies (and grilled cheese...I'm seriously going to start a blog just on the best grilled cheese in Indianapolis) This is a fast food Indianapolis style: Burger, Double Burger and for those of us on Atkins...a lettuce wrap hamburger.

I'll continue my quest for the best burger in Indianapolis for my Indianapolis Restaurant Reviews. If you have any ideas, please drop me a line chris@compenidumblogware.com

The Quest for the Best Burger In Indianapolis - 5 Guys

Posted Saturday, November 22, 2008 by Chris Baggott

Best Burger, Hamburger, Indy, Indianapolis, Restaurant Review

Five Guys
2902 W 86th St
Indianapolis IN 46268
(317) 876-0811

Any credible blog seeking the best restaurant Indianapolis has to have a special place for the best hamburger in Indy right? I love burgers and am constantly soliciting recommendations. Well this one: Five Guys is a great new addition to my Indianapolis menu guide.

Now keep in mind, Five Guys is a chain but it's also a really good burger, not your usual fast food Indianapolis joint. The menu has only three things Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and Fries. In those catagories Five Guys streaches a little including Kosher Style, Bacon, Cheese for the Dogs, Five Guys Style or Cajun for the fries (cooked in pure peanut oil) The claim to fame on the hamburgers is the choice of any or all 15 toppings...all no extra charge.

If your date is a vegitarian, they do have an option of a veggie sandwich using any of the burger toppings and a grilled cheese sandwich...hmmm Maybe I'll start a quest fo the best Grilled Cheese in Indianpolis next....

If you want to put in a restaurant review indianpolis post, just hit me with an email. c hris@compendiumblogware.com

Deano's Wine Bar & Restaurant - Indianapolis Restaurant Review

Posted Saturday, November 22, 2008 by Chris Baggott

Deano's Wine Bar&Restaurant
1112 Shelby St
Indianapolis, IN 46203

(317) 423-3154‎

Indianapolis Nightlife, Wine, fine dining?   OMG thank you for Deano's Wine Bar & Restaurant!

Located just off Fountain Square this is sincerely one of the best restaurants in Indianapolis.   Just about a mile from downtown, owners Dean Wilson and Jody Bryant have created something that is truly unique.   With a motto of "Good food, good wine and good friends" these guys have really come through in creating a great Indianapolis date restaurant.

Oh...did I mention they have music on weekends? How's that for those of you looking for some Indianapolis Nightlife that's for adults?

The dinner menu has lots of seafood like a smoked salmon platter appetizer or a "more crab than cake" Crab Cake. What Indianapolis fine dining restaurant review would be complete without a shrimp cocktail? (Shrimp Cocktail is to Indianapolis Restaurants like wings are in Buffalo...available everywhere)

The appetizer menu even includes an Italian restaurant touch with four different Pizza's and a portabella & pistachio salad.    Entrees cover seafood to chicken to beef. As an Atkins eater who is trying to eat more locally produced food, I was thrilled to see Indiana Bison Steaks on the menu...pared with a suggested Petite Sirah......perfect.

Writing this Indiana Dining Guide is makeing me hungry...

Suburban Indianapolis Bakeries with a Deli on the side

Posted Tuesday, November 18, 2008 by Chris Baggott

Linnie's Pastry Shop and Deli, Shelbyville IN, Indianapolis Restaruant, bakery

Linnie's Pastry Shop and Deli
115 S. Harrison
Shelbyville IN 46176
Phone: 317.398.7525

Any blog focused on the topic of local restaurants Indianapolis has got to include some of the surrounding small town. So hat's off to Linnie’s Pastry which won national fame during the most recent elections for a clever promotion where they scooped other Indianapolis Bakeries by creating and tracking sugar cookie sales in the shape of either democratic donkey’s or Republican Elephants.

Only a small town bakery could pull this off. By the way, these cookies were good! For $1.99 they had thick buttercream icing in blue and red. As of election day morning, Linnie’s Bakery and Deli had sold 740 donkeys and 659 elephants. That’s a sweet $3,000 bump for clever owners Bill and Diane Moore.

Linnie's isn't just a great bakery, It's also belongs in the family restaurant Indianapolis category. it's got fast food, hamburgers and is a terrific delicatessen. I think Shelby is one of the prettiest small towns near Indianapolis and it's really hard to find a good, old fashioned bakery anywhere any more. You might wonder why I would include Linnie's as part of a Restaruant Reviews Indianapolis blog, well...there are just not enough Indianapolis bakeries to talk about any more and this one is worth the drive and deserves mention in my Indianapolis Dining blog.

Indianapolis Lunch Restaurant: Dick's! (BBQ, that is...)

Posted Monday, November 17, 2008 by Chris Baggott

Another great Nicki Laycoax's Indianapolis Restaurant Reviews. I'm sure Nicki is working on client business with Squish Designs while she's eating all these meals...or maybe she is talking to the owners about using Squish to help them grow their business. Who am I to not take advantage of a great reviewer...thank you Nicki!

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Dick's Bodacious BBQ
http://www.dicksbbq.com
50 N. Pennsylvania St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone:(317)916-9600
Fax: (317)916-9605

What a fun title. On Monday, November 3, 2008 my partner and
I ate at Dick's Bodacious BBQ. I was really excited to eat
at the Downtown Indianapolis restaurant location because I had eaten it before at
the Verizon Wireless Center in Noblesville, and it was SOOOO
delicious.

I didn't realize, until I started writing this blog post, that
Dicks' is not a nationwide chain, but rather a local restaurant!
They used to have locations open in Avon and at the Verizon
Wireless Center in Noblesville, but the only location that remains open is the one
at the corner of Market and Pennsylvania Streets in Downtown Indy.

The staff was so amazingly helpful, and made the decision making process almost like fast food for new patrons of the restaurant. Of course everything
sounded good, but I was encouraged to try the special of the day-Smoked
Salmon. It was the best salmon that I have had! We also had wings,
a Pulled Pork BBQ sandwich, green beans, sweet potatoes, and a
large drink. All of it was delicious!

Price for 2 meals with sides was approximately $23.

Do I recommend as part of my Indianapolis dining guide? You betcha!

Unique thing at the restaurant? BBQ sauce served in motor oil looking
bottles to top your BBQ that is served sans sauce, for your saucing
preference!

High End Downtown Indianapolis Restaurant for Lunch or Dinner

Posted Thursday, November 13, 2008 by Chris Baggott

Once again my good friend Nicki Laycoax of Squish Designs has come up with a fantastic review of another place to go under the category: best restaurant Indianapolis.

14 West Restaurant at 14 West Maryland
www.14westindy.com

14 West Maryland Street
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204
Telephone: (317) 636-1414
Email: customerservice@14westindy.com

A colleague of mine that I met as a result of blogging, treated me to a nice lunch at 14 West Restaurant. It was my first visit, but had heard great things about the restaurant and the suites that are above this downtown Indianapolis restaurant, from multiple people.

The restaurant has a great wine list, exciting menu, and very able catering
staff. (I thought I saw a full bar, but I can't confirm from the website)
Ashley Sorenson, the very sweet and professional Hotel and
Banquet Manager made certain that our dining experience was great!

In the picture, you are looking at the Caesar Salad topped with
Seared Tuna as well as the Crab Cakes. We also had the Red Garnet
Yam Soup and the Lobster Brie Macaroni&Cheese.

This restaurant is recommended for those on a professional lunch or
dinner meeting and would also be a nice spot for a romantic Indianapolis date restaurant. At lunch, the music playing in the background was modern adult contemporary. It was a nice change from what I normally hear in restaurants.

Summary: Food was absolutely excellent. Prices were moderate. Service was perfect.

Reserve your table now!

Downtown Indianapolis Best Steak Restaurant for Ambiance

Posted Monday, October 27, 2008 by Chris Baggott

Mo's A Place for Steaks
47 South Pennsylvania Street
Indianapolis, IN
Phone: 317-624-0720
Fax: 317-624-0721

What I love about this Downtown Indianapolis Steak Restaurant is the setting itself. (I'll get to the food) I like windows and because of Mo's location on the Corner of Pennsylvania and E. Maryland you have great windows not only in the front, but also all along the wall on the Maryland side. I love reviewing Indianapolis restaurants, but don't often get to talk about windows...but once you have them you hate to give them up. We are blessed with some great Steak Restaurants in Downtown Indy including Morton's, St. Elmo's, Shula's and Ruth Chris' but none has nearly the great interior of Mo's.

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When you think of Indianapolis Nightlife, Mo's is well located next to Conceo Fieldhouse so it's perfect for before or after an event. The bar is great for Pub beers and terrific Martini's or anything else you would want in a cocktail. They do serve lunch but are much better suited as an Indianapolis Dinner Restaruant. No entertainment so it's not a nightlife place except for the other people who keep it buzzing.

Oh the food....delicious. Excellent Steaks including a huge Porterhouse and awesome filets. Some seafood and of course a hamburger. What more can I say?

I would put Mo's clearly in among the best restaurant in Indianapolis and one of my favorite Date places..... Fine Dining for sure.

Great Indianapolis Lunch Restaruant: Au Bon Pain

Posted Thursday, October 23, 2008 by Chris Baggott

Au Bon Pain
26 Monument Circle
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: 317-226-9300
Fax: 317-636-9128

So in the beginning I was resistant to Au Bon Pain when they first opened on the Circle in Downtown Indianapolis. I liked the South Bend Chocolate Factory and felt bad supporting a evil national competitor opening right next door. I also hate names that I can't pronounce very well...

So I was wrong. I probably frequent Au Bon Pain more that any other restaurant on the circle. An they are not evil. If you look at the Au Bon Pain website, you will find that they are front and center with all of their nutrition information for every menu item. Health Magazine has named them one of the healthiest restaurants. The food is really good and has a wide variety. Every day they have an assortment of soups, and as you can see from the video, they encourage sampleing. (I'm sure you could sneak in a lunch just on the samples) The also have lots of portion appropriate salds already made up, along with fresh wraps and half sandwiches. I wouldn't call this a dinner restaurant, it's more like a delicatessen with great lunch food that's fast. They also have really good breakfast foods and for cookies&muffins it's one of the best bakeries in Indianapolis.

The people are friendly and I'm happy to write a positive review of this great downtown Indianapolis restaurant.

My Favorite Pizza for Lunch in Indianapolis

Posted Friday, October 17, 2008 by Chris Baggott

Actually, Giorgio's is not only the best pizza in Indianapolis for lunch, it's also the perfect Pizza for meetings and in office events. If I were writing and Indianapolis dining guide, this would be at the top of my list as among the best fast food Indianapolis.

Located just off the circle on East Market street, what you will love about Giorgio's (other than Giorgio himself who always makes you feel special) is the urban feel...unusual for and Indianapolis Restaurant. I've tried to capture the essence in the video here, but there is a great process for ordering with all the pizza, pastas, salads&sandwiches on display. The place is always full but never so crowded that you want to turn away. Even if you see a line out the door, it moves fast. Inside there is plenty of seating and a really nice din that you won't feel at any of the other Indianapolis Lunch Restaurants I frequent. I wouldn't call this a date restaurant and not a dinner type Italian Restaurant but of restaurant's I review in Indianapolis, this is one of my favorites.

Make a date and a memory at Asian Chao

Posted Tuesday, June 17, 2008 by Dean Stratman

For my Indianapolis dining guide review today, I have decided to describe a restaurant that nearly every single person has seen here in Indianapolis if they have gone to any of the local malls--Asian Chao. While it is not the typical type of restaurant that I describe in my blog and restaurant guide, as I usually do some type of fine dining establishment, I felt obligated to write about it since it is one of my favorite fast food restaurants for many important reasons. Asian Chao is a fast food chain dedicated to serving some of the best Asian style cuisine to the American public through establishments in the mall and other busy tourist areas. You have probably seen them passing out their famous Bourbon Chicken dish in

Check out Asian Chao's delicious menu here!

little paper cups as samples, which I love because no restaurants really do that anymore. The interesting part of this, however, is the fact that I would recommend their Bourbon Chicken because it is my favorite dish there. While their food is delicious and their service is quite excellent, I think it is my favorite restaurant for more personal reasons. I had my first date with the girl of my dreams there (and it was the first time I had even eaten there) right here in downtown Indianapolis during a wonderful night at Christmas at the zoo and the other festivities. She had me try the Bourbon Chicken, and ever since then it has been one of my favorite fast food chains because it has given me some of the best memories of my whole life. So, don't just take my word for it, go out and make your own memories at the best Asian style fast food restaurant chain around, Asian Chao! Take a date out to dinner and make a wonderful memory out of it! Trust me, you won't regret it. I know I don't!

Asian Chao
Visit: Asian Chao

The Rathskeller

Posted Wednesday, April 16, 2008 by Mike Pecchia

The Rathskeller

401 East Michigan St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 636-0396

Genre: German Restaurant, German Bar
Rating: 5 out of 5
Location: Downtown Indianapolis

The Rathskeller is a German restaurant/beer hall that offers more than schnitzel. The establishment can accommodate banquet parties, large dinner parties, and offers a biergarten for happy hour specials. Personally, I have enjoyed the biergarten on many occasions and recommend it to anyone who is looking for a after work to pre-dinner hangout.

The dinner menu offers some of the best traditional German foods you can find. I have been to this restaurant many different times and have tried every type of schnitzel that is offered. Personal favorite: Jaegerschnitzel. Though the menu offers something for everyone. Vegetarians can enjoy dishes from the vegetarian section, seafood lovers can 'dive' into the seafood list, and chicken lovers have a poultry section to peek at.

The beer menu is my go to list. I could try to explain and review each beer but that would take too much time. The menu offers the standard U.S and Europe based brewers but offers much more than that. The German beer section is by far the best in Indianapolis; sure as heck the best i've seen in the region. Not sure which German beer is the best? No problem. Ask for the sampler! The wait staff will bring out a six-sampler of beer of different colors, textures, and styles. From there, choose which you like and enjoy!

The possibilities are endless with establishment. Good food, good company, and good entertainment are what this place offers. If you live in the area or will be, chalk The Rathskeller into you itinerary!

Introduction to Dean's Favorite Indiana Restaurants

Posted Saturday, August 4, 2007 by Dean Stratman

We've all seen it: "the cuisine was not only exquisite, but the atmosphere was entirely ...copious and completely and utterly breathtaking... blah blah blah." A restaurant review in many magazines and other online blogs would probably feature a description such as this, leaving many readers entirely confused and left with little or no understanding of what the restaurant actually is. However, this is where my restaurant reviews come in to play. They are not only going to critique the food and atmosphere of many of the best, and probably some that are not the best, Indiana restaurants, but they will do so in a very straightforward and decipherable manner. There will be no "blah-blahing" when it comes to my opinions on the food choices and atmospheres of the various restaurants that I describe. For all of my restaurant reviews, a system similar to the 5-star system or the 2-thumb system will be employed so as to display how the restaurant ranks among what I would consider my favorite restaurants. It will also feature a distinct and reader friendly description of each restaurant, followed by links to the best restaurant menu and menu price. Finally, I will occassionally feature my choice as to what to order at each restaurant, based on which of the dishes I believe to be the best at each restaurant. So, I will now begin reviewing the restaurants that I consider to be my favorite restaurants in Indianapolis!

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