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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.

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If you're looking for Mexican Restaurants Indianapolis, this restaurant is worth trying!  This restaurant has delicious, fresh Mexican food at a reasonable price.  The menu features all of your traditional Mexican food items. 

The atmosphere is light-hearted and fun.  The restaurant is colorful and cheery - just check out the photo to the right! 

With such an extensive menu, you're bound to find something that you're interested in eating.  There is a long list of lunch specialties, as well as "house" specialties.  Whether you're looking for Indianapolis lunch restaurants, or Indianapolis dinner restaurants - this Mexican restaurant is great. 

Their "30 Combination Dinners" are my favorite.  This is a list of 30 different combinations of Mexican specialties - all for just $7.25 each!  It's a great option for people that can't decide on just one food item. 

Go to Fiesta Ranchera's website for additional information on this Mexican Restaurant. 

Zing Restaurant
543 Indiana Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46202






The atmosphere of Zing is modern, with unique lighting which everyone in our marketing team was interested in.  Our group of 8 people was quickly seated and our server was very attentive.  She was knowledgeable of the menu and offered to customize our meals depending on what we wanted. 

This restaurant was great for sharing food with friends - although our marketing team didn't decide to share meals when we went for lunch.  Zing prides itself on the presentation of its each meal and tries to make your experience there "fun and entertaining." 

For example, I ordered a grilled cheese sandwich (original, I know).  But at Zing, I didn't just order a grilled cheese sandwich - I ordered the gourmet tex-mex grilled cheese sandwich: "toasted crusty bread on jalapeno, spiced cream cheese and mozzarella."  As a side order, I chose french fries - which were delicious!  I would highly recommend ordering them.

At Zing, you're not just eating - you're enjoying the experience.  The atmosphere was sheek and modern and a great place to go on a date or with a group of people.

Everyone in our marketing team liked the food and the atmosphere, and all said they would go back!

Creation Cafe
337 W. 11Th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202



If you're looking for a downtown Indianapolis restaurant - check out this restaurant.  This great little restaurant is tucked at the north end of the canal.  After spending some time walking the length of the canal, my boyfriend and I stopped at the Creation Cafe for dinner.  The location of this restaurant is perfect.  Essentially, people reach a dead end at this part of the canal.  So what's next?!  Eat!  

For starters, the sign was appealing so we decided to give it a shot.  We walked into the restaurant and the atmosphere was great.  It had the feel of a small coffee shop, yet it served delicious food!  The outside balcony overlooked the canal.  There was a 30 minute wait to sit outside, so we were asked to sit and wait near the actually "cafe" part of the restaurant (where they really did serve coffee).  There were comfy couches and chairs with numerous books to read while we waited.  Needless to say, the wait went quickly and their service was caring and prompt.

The food was absolutely delicious.  The waiter recommended the Cuban sandwich - so I ordered it.  The portions were generous and I took enough home for another meal.  The french fries were also great - some of the best fries I've ever eaten! 

Overall, the portions were generous, the food was fresh, and the menu had many options.  Creation Cafe's menu was general, but all of the food had a special twist to it.  It's a restaurant in Indianapolis that still hasn't been discovered yet. 

Thank you Megan for your wickless candles

The Oceanaire Seafood Room
30 South Meridian St. #100
Indianapolis, IN 46204

If you're looking for the best seafood restaurant Indianapolis, then The Oceanaire Seafood Room is the place for you! This fine dining restaurant is located a block south of Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis, and sets the standard for seafood restaurants from coast-to-coast.

Being seafood lovers, my boyfriend, Justin, and I chose this restaurant for a date night on Thursday night.  From the moment we walked in the door, the service was wondering.  We were led up to our table on the second floor by a staircase that looked much like the one in Titanic leading us upstairs.  The atmosphere had a "seafood chic" feel.  People were there for all different occasions.  Mind you, this was the same night as the Indianapolis Colts preseason game.  So some people were there in their Colts jerseys, while others came from work in business suits.

Our waiter was great - friendly, professional, and a seafood connoisseur.  He suggested the Halibut Cheeks and King Salmon.  Justin went with the Salmon, I got the Halibut, and we shared a side order of mashed potatoes.  Everything was delicious!  The fish was very fresh and didn't have a "fishy" taste at all, and the mashed potatoes were great as well. 

The portion sizes were very generous - I ate leftovers for three days after we went!  Side orders are served "family style," so just make sure that everyone in your party can agree on something!  Definitely take a look at their extensive wine menu as well!

The Oceanaire is also known for its oyster bar, coining the phrase: 

So if you're lookig for an AMAZING dinner in downtown Indianapolis, definitely try The Oceanaire!

I give it two thumbs up... and would go as far as calling it: "The Oceanaire Extraordinarie!"

Stars Sandwich Market
116 N. Delaware St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Looking for a great place to get a sandwich in downtown Indianapolis?  Stars Sandwich Market is a great place to stop for homemade soup, a premade sandwich, or a premade salad.

Stars Sandwich Market offers a traditional lunch menu - although the "menu" is a display of sandwiches and salads that you can choose yourself.  It is a great Indianapolis lunch restaurants and is within walking distance of Monument Circle. It's a great way to support small, local restaurants. 

The atmosphere of the restaurant is a mix of modern and retro.  As you can see in the picture, seating consisted of tall tables with bar stools. 

Overall the atmosphere was fun, pricing was very reasonable, and the food was great.  It's a great restaurant to eat in, or grab your lunch on the go.

Petite Chou
823 E Westfield Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
317.566.0765‎

If you're looking for a great place to get breakfast Indianapolis, try this delicious restaurant located along the canal in Broad Ripple.  Petite Chou was created, owned, and operated by Café Patachou.

The atmosphere was very welcoming.  I noticed that many people brought their dogs, opting for an outside table and fresh water for their dogs (compliments of Petite Chou). 

There was about a 30 minute wait to get an outside table since the weather was great.  We were able to grab a cup of coffee (at a self-serve coffee station) while we waited to be seated.  After we were seated, the service was good.  Although the staff was busy, they were still attentive, as well as knowledgeable about the menu.

The food was absolutely amazing! Everything was fresh, and they try to use organic products when available.  I got the broken yolk bacon and avocado sandwich on wheat bread - delicious!  It was served with fresh fruit, and I also got coffee.  The sandwich was filling and didn't leave me hungry until the evening, so it was a great option!  There were many items to choose from on their menu.  Each of my friends got an omelette, which they said was delicious.  I'll try one of those next time! 

If you're looking for brunch restaurants in Broad Ripple, or just a restaurant in Indianapolis in general, check out Petite Chou! Or head to the nearest Café Patachou, creator of Petite Chou.

I'll definitely go back soon!

Dave & Buster's
8350 Castleton Corner Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46250
317.572.2706



One of the hottest places around the Indianapolis restaurant circuit this summer would be Dave & Buster's.  Of all the Indianapolis new restaurants opening up this summer this establishment definitely sets itself apart.  Although they market themselves as a restaurant/arcade, let me assure you that this is not just another Chuck E. Cheese with a few kids games and mediocre pizza... this place is legit.

Randomly enough, I ended up at two separate Dave & Buster's over the course of five days, one in Cincinnati and the newest location just next to Castleton Square Mall in Indianapolis.  The biggest surprise to me was the menu!  The menu came complete with options to fit anyone's food cravings.  They offer everything from burgers, to salads, to chicken dishes, and quite a tempting dessert menu.

The food was also very high quality and hearty portions.  Every member of the group I was with thought the food was solid, with good flavor and generous portions.  They also have a lengthy drink menu for those who prefer to just have a drink while trying to play "whack-a-mole" and "skee-ball."

The only issue we had with the Indianapolis restaurant was the crowd.  It was easy to see that this is the "hot spot" in Indianapolis right now.  It took about 45 minutes for us to get seated and about 30 minutes for our food to come out. 

My suggestion would be to go when they have their "Eat & Play Special" (which consists of a meal & $10 game card for $15.99)  Times vary, so be sure to check the website.  Also, make sure to leave plenty of time for the games.  They have games that would fit anyone's preferences and you will definitely want to check those out!

If you're looking for a fun place to show off your competitive skills with friends, I would highly recommend checking out this restaurant in Indianapolis soon!

If you are a basketball fan, reserve tickets for the upcoming games at Conseco Fieldhouse: where home team Indiana Fever will play Atlanta, Washington, Connecticut and Chicago.

And once you are done with the shouting and the screaming, there’s nothing like a little pampering! This unique steak restaurant in Indianapolis lets us indulge our diet whims as well as dietary taboos. The Steakhouse near Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis have created an exclusive gluten-free steak menu.  The restaurant also offers all variations on the steak, including juicy cheese steaks and steak burgers.

So if you are searching for good, juicy steaks in Indianapolis, this downtown Indianapolis steak restaurant will hit the spot.


 

Champps Americana
49 W Maryland St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317.951.0033




Recently my lovely girlfriend Melissa and I had a nice little date night.  After searching through the perfect selections of Indianapolis date restaurants, I landed on Champps, located in Circle Center Mall downtown.  We were both very happy with this downtown Indianapolis restaurant. 

Surprisingly, we were seated immediately at 7:30 on a Saturday evening and had very good service.  The wait staff was on top of things, and very friendly.

We were also surprised by the wide variety of selections on their menu.  This is definitely not just another restaurant in Indianapolis, Champps has pastas, burgers, wraps, ribs, pork chops and so much more!

I went with the Chicken Parmesan and could not believe how big the entree was!  I only finished less than half of it and took the rest home.  Melissa landed on the Fresca burger and was very happy with her selection as well. (Coincidentally, she asked the question "Do you put ketchup on this" which was the same question she asked on our last date night to Red Robin)

All in all, we had nothing bad to say about Champps... It was a very solid choice and definitely on the the best restaurants Indianapolis!

O'Reilly's Irish Bar and Restaurant
36 S. Pennsylvania St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317.974.0674




For our marketing team lunch last week, we make the quick trek down Pennsylvania Street to O'Reilly's Irish Bar and Restaurant.  This was Abby's first restaurant selection since joining  the Compendium team, and she definitely pulled through when the pressure was on!

O'Reilly's fits in well with other Indianapolis pubs, but definitely has it's own feel.  It does a great job of combining the atmosphere of an old fashioned pub, with the modern day set-up that sports fanatics and business workers would be looking for. 

The menu at this downtown Indianapolis restaurant is also one of their great selling points.  They have many different variations of burgers, salads and wraps to choose from, as well as Irish specialties and a group of meals the offer as $5 lunch specials everyday. 

For the most part, the portions were generous.  Some of the salads were even overflowing off of the plates and I couldn't keep my BBQ sandwich intact because it was so big.

Most of us agreed that the biggest draw-back of the restaurant was the very smokey atmosphere.  Also, what seemed to be a refreshing, chilly environment upon first walking into the restaurant turned into an ice-box feeling as we could hardly use our utensils because our hands were shivering due to the frigid temperature.  

All in all, if you're looking for Indianapolis lunch restaurants, O'Reilly's possesses plenty favorable characteristics that make it the perfect location, be prepared to wait for a table if you want to eat outside, and bring a jacket if you're not a fan of the cold!

Front Page Sports Bar & Grill
310 Massachusetts Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317.631.6682





Apparently we loved the hike to Mass Ave enough last week to return there this week. Friday's destination: Front Page Sports Bar & Grill.  One of the better known sports bars Indianapolis, Front Page provided all of the necessary features to create a very enjoyable lunch atmosphere.

Front Page has seating both indoors and outdoors, which makes it perfect on a warm afternoon.  You better get there early on a nice day, or else the outdoor seating will quickly fill up.

The menu at this Indianapolis restaurant was fairly typical for a sports bar & grill.  A cheeseburger and fries was the popular choice, with Mikey & Meghan getting the Blue Bella Burger (which Mikey describes simply as "heavenly") while I went for the classic BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger.

Chandra thoroughly enjoyed the GIANT tenderloin, and Megan opted for a delicious seafood entree.  Abby, the newest addition to Compendium's marketing team, landed on the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich.  She thought the portion sizes were favorable and the sandwich had good flavor.

Like most of the places we've stumbled up in the past few weeks, the atmosphere makes this downtown Indianapolis restaurant an enjoyable place to eat.  The wait staff was very helpful, the outdoor seating was perfect for a sunny day, and the multiple big screen televisions inside make it a perfect place to watch a game with friends!

MacNiven's
339 Massachusetts Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317.632.7268






For the Friday lunch, Meghan landed on MacNiven's Restaurant and Bar as the selection.  MacNiven's has the feel of a Scottish pub, with the menu and atmosphere to match.   It had a similar feel to other Indianapolis pubs, with quality food and fun service.

We all agreed that the atmosphere and wait staff gives MacNiven's a very "fun" feel, especially on a beautiful afternoon when they open up the windows.  We were able to sit at a table facing Mass Ave while enjoying the fine Scottish cuisine.

Chandra and Meghan both ordered the Angus burger, which is a cheeseburger prepared in a very unusual way.  They flatten out the patty until it is very thin and the size of the plate! Both of the ladies thought the burgers were top-notch.

Megan's grilled cheese was, quite possible, the "best grilled cheese ever," and Mikey claimed that his fish & chips was golden delicious. I went for the chicken curry with fried rice and was very pleased with the great flavor!

Although the menu was varied in its selections, it still seemed fairly limited.  If you're not willing to get outside of the "norm" with food selections, this might not be your perfect fit.  However, for a quick lunch break on a nice day, or an after work drink with friends (it is known to have an ample beer selection) MacNiven's should be the perfect downtown Indianapolis restaurant for you!

 

 

Red Robin
(multiple Indianapolis locations)
13215 Harrell Parkway
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-8150

After a few hours of trying to decide which Indianapolis restaurant my lovely girlfriend, Melissa, and I should have our date night at on Monday, I landed on Red Robin.  And I don't mean to brag, but it was a solid choice.

Red Robin is known for their gourmet burgers, and they do not disappoint.  Their menu is almost overwhelming at first glance and you have to ask yourself, "How can they actually make this many variations of the cheeseburger!?" 

The atmosphere is fun and very family oriented (for example, at 9:00pm on a Monday night, Nickelodeon was on half of the TV's, ESPN on the others).  If you want to bring the whole family, they have plenty of seating for you, as well as a bar area if you're trying to avoid the occasional screaming 2-year-old.

The food itself would easily compare with some of the best restaurants Indianapolis.  For myself, I went with the Whiskey River BBQ Burger, a massive burger topped with BBQ sauce and onion fries (and if you need your bacon fix like me, you add that too). It was a very... very good burger.

Melissa had the Banzai Burger, marinated in teriyaki and topped with grilled pineapple and cheese.  She thoroughly enjoyed it and was very happy with her choice.  The Banzai Burger did leave us both stumped at the question: "Do you put ketchup on a burger with pineapple on it?" (she decided not to...)

All in all, Red Robin was great.  There's no denying that it is a little pricey as far as burger's go, but when you're paying for a gourmet burger, they provide gourmet quality.  (Also, the waitress told me that adding bacon was an additional $.99 and threw a curve ball at me when it was actually $1.29!) But besides the bacon incident, I have no problem claiming that Red Robin will provide some of the best hamburgers Indianapolis. 

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.