Bluebeard in Indianapolis is creating a high-end eating experience out of the best produce and meat available. The ingredients are seasonal and are brought in from unique local farms that are dedicated to producing only the highest quality products, utilizing innovative farming techniques, such a urban farming. With these ingredients, Chef Abbi Adams crafts a menu including charcuterie, cheeses and various plates of mouthwatering fare. Due to their commitment to cooking with the seasons, the menu is always changing. Add to this a selection of the finest wines, beers and spirits to pair perfectly with your gourmet eating experience. And all within a renovated factory warehouse, where the subtlety of the space belies the quality of the food.
Bru Burger Bar is a culinary love note to the All-American burger. Their menu features a wide variety of burgers, from the classic American cheese cheeseburger to more artisan fare, which includes additions like horseradish havarti, pesto and prosciutto. Add to this a bar serving up a selection of craft beers from local breweries alongside the longest list of whiskeys this side of Kentucky. All this in a wood-paneled space, whose modern touches perfectly compliment the mix of old and new that is the menu.
Down under Mass Ave, there's a basement banquet hall known as Rathskeller. The building is an archaic-looking structure befitting such an establishment, and it is adorned with a wealth of old-country kitsch. The kitchen serves a filling menu of Bavarian specialties, and the bar pours stein after stein of full-bodied German lager. There's live music occasionally, and a party atmosphere always. The happy hour crowd can be found here imbibing cocktails and beer, and enjoying bar snacks. The gorgeous biergarten out back plays host to banquets and events, and is the perfect place to enjoy a beer and a sausage on a warm summer day.
A trip to La Margarita is like a trip south of the border. They offer a full menu of authentic Mexican food, with highlights like ceviche and grilled carne asada. The real draw though is their huge list of tequilas. You can even take a tequila flight, where they give you a few different varieties with tasting notes for one low price. But if tequila's not your thing, they do also have a great selection of craft beers from around the country.
As far as restaurant concepts go, Yats may have a lock on something truly golden. They keep things simple and it wins diners over; over and over and over. You walk in, peruse the chalkboard menu, and order one of four or five options. All are hearty stews or curries, served over rice, with toast on the side. All are spicy creole concoctions evocative of a gritty old New Orleans. All warm the heart and soul. The space is small but comfortable, with quirky art and furnishings throughout. See website for sister locations, catering info and more.
Ambrosia is quite popular among the natives of Broad Ripple for its home-style Italian food, good drinks, unique ambiance and excellent service. The inviting warm wooden interiors are tastefully decorated and present an intimate and unpretentious venue for enjoying romantic dinners, casual family affairs and friendly nights out. Traditional Italian specialties make up the menu, with highlights like the tortellini soup, gnocchi, ravioli, veal piccata and chicken marsala. Imported red wines pair perfectly with the menu selections and give a sense of European dining. Reservations are recommended.
Fitzgerald’s Lunch House, located in Indianapolis serves delectable preparations. They follow slow cooking and makes everything from scratch. Black Bean and Bacon Soup and Baked Potato are some of the customer favorites. They serve good portion of their fare making it a good place for people with a large appetite. The restaurant has a rustic exterior made of red brick walls and an elegant decor inside.
Don Juan Peruvian Sandwiches, as the name suggests is a snack diner that serves authentic Peruvian sandwiches in a cozy environment. The restaurant also serves beer and soft drinks by the counter. With just 9 variants of sandwiches on their menu, they have made a name for themselves for serving some of the best sandwiches in the vicinity. Live music is played once a while within the premises of the restaurant. The white and red themed interiors and exteriors are reminiscent of old school American eateries. Relish delicious sandwiches with chilled beers on a summer afternoon at Don Juan's.
The Italian House on Park is located in Westfield. The restaurant serves authentic Italian preparations and has garnered some great reviews in a short period of time. Their presentation techniques are enticing and Bruschetta and Alla Vodka are some of the customer favorites. The restaurant has an extensive wine list to complement the cuisine. This cozy restaurant has an excellent patio with fairy lights to add on to the look.
Bluebeard in Indianapolis is creating a high-end eating experience out of the best produce and meat available. The ingredients are seasonal and are brought in from unique local farms that are dedicated to producing only the highest quality products, utilizing innovative farming techniques, such a urban farming. With these ingredients, Chef Abbi Adams crafts a menu including charcuterie, cheeses and various plates of mouthwatering fare. Due to their commitment to cooking with the seasons, the menu is always changing. Add to this a selection of the finest wines, beers and spirits to pair perfectly with your gourmet eating experience. And all within a renovated factory warehouse, where the subtlety of the space belies the quality of the food.
Owner and Chef Steven Oakley welcomes one and all to his name-sake bistro to experience contemporary American offerings influenced by the French cuisine. The selective menu of the restaurant features superior quality dishes that showcase the chef's passion for food. Use of fresh and seasonal ingredients add to uncompromising flavors and textures sure to please even the toughest food critic. Chef Oakley is also known to contribute to the society by being a part of the Indianapolis's hunger relief program in addition to providing job training for those unfortunate who demonstrate true passion for food. With free wine-tasting every Tuesday and periodic Signature Dinners, the bistro is a place that celebrates food as an everyday occasion.
Hop on to Caplinger’s Fresh Catch if you are craving for some delicious seafood. This restaurant entices your taste buds with scrumptious seafood preparations made with fresh and fine quality ingredients. Owing to its popularity, this restaurant is always busy and offers take-away services if you are in a rush. Besides, Caplinger’s Fresh Catch offers a variety of fresh catches for you to take back home. From the regular tunas, salmons, crabs this place has lobsters, alligators, escargots and many other seafood varieties to sell. Whether you want to eat-in or make it yourself, Caplinger’s Fresh Catch is surely a heaven for the seafood lovers.