We hosted my parents 80th birthday party at Vino Villa. It was an incredibly smooth experience…read more John Michael was our point of contact and he was very responsive, easy to deal with, and exceeded our expectations. We had the party on the 3rd floor bar area which was perfect for a party of our size. When we arrived, the tables were arranged perfectly and the appetizers and wine were timed as to when our guests arrived. Everyone also ordered off of the menu and our food came very quickly. And, the blueberry/lemon cake is an absolute must!! I would highly recommend this place for events. You cannot beat the service, qualify of food and drink and the space. it is so hard to find a unique space on the southside that has any character and this place was perfect.

Amazing place to just sit and get great food as well as some amazing wine. Vino Villa is amazing…read moreand always. They have indoor and outdoor seating and plays live music sometimes which is a bonus!

First time at this venue. Came to listen to our friend Brett Denney play. He was awesome, by the…read moreway! Great cocktails! A little pricey, kept me from drinking too many--which was a good thing. Ordered the smoked old fashioned. Always a great presentation although the smoke caught my throat off guard, and nearly hacked up a lung. Service was great! Never had to want for anything, someone always visited the table. We ordered the jalapeno mac and cheese bites--those were my favorite! And since I'm a truffle fan--I ordered the ham and truffle sliders. But this was the only thing I didn't enjoy. A toasted ham sandwich with garlic aoli, and a very sweet jam. The flavors did not go together at all! But despite that, we had a wonderful time with our friends and I would definitely recommend going!

Great place if you're looking to relax with a drink. There are a few comfy booths to unwind, and…read moreyou're in great hands with their servers. If you don't feel like drinking, they have mocktails as well, and a wide variety of snacks and appetizers. As a bonus, they have tons of parking across the street + the place is open until midnight in the middle of the week and until 2 AM on weekends. Totally worth a visit.

My wife and I decided to stop in here for a breakfast date and we're so happy we did!…read more When you walk into this place you're immediately struck by the ambiance. It's a hybrid between a breakfast spot and a cigar lounge vibe. We digged it! After sitting down our very friendly waitress came over and took our order. We ordered the orange sunrise mocktail, a quinoa bowl, gluten free pancakes and the California club omelette. Everything was AMAZING. Not one thing was bad. The omelette was one of the best if not the best I've ever had. Stuffed FULL of all the mix ins and cheese with yummy breakfast potatoes. The star of the show was the gluten free pancakes. They were stellar!! Would highly recommend. This place is one of the easiest 5/5 I've ever given. 100% would recommend!!

Antilogy nailed brunch from the first sip to the last bite…read more We started with Bloody Marys. Our server asked if we wanted them spicy. We said yes, and she delivered. The cocktail actually had some heat, and the glass was rimmed with Everything Bagel Seasoning. I'd never had that before. It was a tasty touch. The candied bacon garnish was divine. We ended up ordering a second round. The Jalapeño Deviled Eggs are outstanding. Smooth and creamy, topped with jalapeño and candied bacon. Every bite was a pleasure. For entrees, I got the Bourbon Jalapeño Shrimp. It had a light kick and tasted incredible. My husband ordered the Rise & Shine Chicken Biscuit. It was all tasty, but that biscuit was fluffy and salty, exactly how a good biscuit should be. Our server made the whole meal. She was friendly and patient with me even though I was having more trouble than usual deciding what to order. She also mixed our Bloody Marys, so she was working double duty and doing it well. The space strikes a balance between sophisticated and casual, so you can dress up or keep it relaxed and feel comfortable either way. We'll definitely be back!

Thursday Special is half price cocktails!…read more Chelsea provides great service. A cute patio. Comfortable and chic interior.

New Chef. New Menu. New Concept. Time to update. We went to Up Cellar last night after an…read moreexhausting couple of days. We had a spectacular dinner at the hands of the new chef, Nicholas Murray. His concept is that starters and salads are meant to be shared. With the proteins, maybe not, although each was ample and could have been shared. We started with the Ahi Tuna Toast, Ahi Tuna on toast with heirloom tomatoes and fennel on a piece of sourdough toast. That was an excellent start to our dinner. Our other starter was a Stracciatella, orange supreme, candied pistachios, basil and olive oil panino. This, we thought, was an outstanding dish. Neither filled us so that we could not go on. We then moved to a caprese salad - unlike any caprese we had ever had. Again, heirloom tomatoes, pieces of mozzarella, pangrattato (a traditional Italian condiment made from breadcrumbs toasted in olive oil with garlic and herbs) basil and mixture of balsamic and soy. So delicious. From here, my spouse and I diverged. She ordered the half chicken. Chef Thomas Keller (famous for The French Laundry) believes that a properly roasted bird is a definitive benchmark for professional capability. The reason is because there is no place to hide. Achieving crispy golden skin with completely succulent, non-dry meat requires precise control over heat and timing. Chicken easily dries out and turns bland. My spouse's chicken WAS PERFECT! The skin was crispy but the meat was succulent, even the breast! Clearly, Chef Nick has mastered this deceptively simple dish. It was likely the best chicken we have had in a restaurant (or home). I ordered the trout (a butterflied rainbow trout) served over a white bean puree, butter beans and with an optional salsa verde. I opted against the salsa verde because the trout did not need it. Finally, a word about the desserts. I ordered something called "Liquid Nutella" served with a hazelnut crisp and an in-house vanilla gelato. Oh my. This dish was decadent and resembled most a molten lava chocolate cake. I am not ashamed to say that except for tastes I graciously gave my spouse, I at the whole thing! Chef Nick also urged that we try his key lime pie. We did, but given my predilection to hazelnuts and chocolate, the Liquid Nutella was my winner. Chef Nick has spent the last 20 or so years away from Indianapolis and its environs honing his skills at Beaker & Gray in Miami and Eleven Madison Park in NYC among other places. We are glad he has decided to come back home.

My husband took me here for my birthday, and I absolutely loved it! The food was SO good probably…read moreone of the best Italian places in Franklin. We loved everything we ordered, and my husband's favorite was the Toasted Ravioli! The restaurant is super cute, cozy, and has such a nice atmosphere. Our waitress was also very sweet and friendly. The only tricky part was parking since there aren't many spots, so we ended up parking nearby by the Mexican restaurant. Other than that, we had such a great experience and will definitely be back!

My spouse and I chose this restaurant for a date night based on its positive reviews, but…read moreunfortunately, our experience was extremely disappointing. I ordered the Ricotta Gnocchi and the 4oz filet. After taking a couple of bites of the filet, I realized something was very wrong. Not only was it undercooked, but it also smelled spoiled. The odor was so strong that I became nauseated. To confirm my concerns, I asked our server to smell a piece that had been cut onto a separate plate. He did and immediately agreed that something was not right, even stating that the dish should never have left the kitchen. I want to give credit where it's due--the server was kind, professional, and genuinely apologetic throughout the entire situation. He removed the filet from our bill and offered complimentary dessert. When I declined a replacement meal, he encouraged me to order something else and he would have it boxed to go. I ended up ordering alfredo fettuccini noodles. What was frustrating was that I was still charged $27 for the replacement pasta. Considering my original meal was inedible due to a serious kitchen error, I was surprised to see that charge remain on the bill. By that point, I was exhausted by the experience and simply paid so we could leave. The server handled the situation as well as he could. My concern is with the kitchen and the lack of quality control that allowed spoiled meat to be served to a customer. I wish I had asked to speak with a manager before leaving. The seating arrangement is very close quarters to the patrons next to you and I did not want to appear like I was causing a scene or demanding a free meal. In hindsight, I should have made management aware of what had happened to help ensure that no other customer was served food in that condition. What was supposed to be an enjoyable date night ended with shock, disappointment, and concern about food safety.

Visited for lunch. Ordered the slice meal (slice salad, drink) , with an extra slice. Large slices,…read morefresh AF, amazing flavor and crust, all in all a 5 star meal. The price was very affordable, even for run of the mill pizza. Of course, Jockamo does not serve run of the mill pizza ... it's top shelf, award winning stuff. Well done Jockamo (as usual). As Arnold says "I'll be back"!

First time I came here I got pizza to go. We didn't care for that pizza too much, I don't know if I…read moreordered the wrong thing the last time but this time it was so much better. We did eat in this time. I also ordered 1/2 Cheese Louise and 1/2 Slaughterhouse Five. I ate the Cheese Louise and it was delicious. So cheesy with a crisp crust. Definitely would order this combo again. Look forward to the next time back.

I love this place! They have outdoor events and the inside is very comfortable. They have a large…read moreselection of very tasty wines. I can't wait to go back. The servers were extremely quick and knowledgeable.

What a fun place in the winter months, they have a rotating soup selection, wine, and music inside…read more A group of us went there for some delicious lasagna soup and listened to some great music. Yeah we drink a couple bottles of wine. Had a lot of fun. It was a great way to spend our Sunday afternoon. Highly recommend it.

BELLINI + AMALFI STRAWBERRY LEMONADE…read more I wish the oil for the bread had vinegar in it, very garlicky JOHNNY'S MEAL FOR TWO CALAMARI FRITTA- Not the biggest fan, probably won't order again House salad with ranch and cup of potato soup Chicken Bowtie Festival, enjoyable Baked Cheese Tortelloni, good meat sauce Turtle Cheesecake satisfied the sweetest sweet tooth TO - GO: SPICY HAWAIIAN PEPPERONI - REGULAR CRUST, YUM Friendly service, booths were not comfortable to sit in. Not too busy on a Saturday night, nice and clean interior.

The places is surprising not very busy, and the food is great…read more The spaghetti and meatballs with meat sauce was very good, a slight little pink on the meat balls. The lasagne was very generous portion. The fillet, Alfredo and with lasagne was a good deal but smaller than the last time I came out.

Bonefish never disappoints! Come here for a lot of birthdays, holidays, etc but most recently love…read moregoing with the girls for the great martini's! Esp on Mondays with their $5 martini specials! The bang bang shrimp always has my heart, but also love many of their fish specials with the mango salsa and the fish blackened! Most recently tried their tuna Sashimi and it was amazing! Talk about melt in your mouth tuna! Just the right amount to leave you full but also wanting more because it's so good! I'll def be getting this in the future and is a close fav to the bang bang now! Always amazing service. Amazing management. Amazing staff!

What a fun happy hour! I went with a friend and enjoyed the calm atmosphere and an appetizer and…read moremocktail. They had several options and do a happy hour every day from 3:30-5:30 pm. We were there for specific options but would come back for a different special or even for a dinner. I had a blueberry refresher that was so tangy and perfectly light for a hot summer day. The crispy cauliflower was so lightly fried that it was crispy and yet not overly done. Yum! Loved the batter and the crispness of the slaw included. I must also mention their complimentary bread and oil with herbs is amazing! It was a fun environment and the staff was great. I would for sure go back and found the flavors delicious.

Rotating menu of amazing dishes that keeps us coming back. I was actually shocked I hadn't done a…read morereview before on this place. No matter the occasion it's a nice place to grab a meal with family and friends. The waitstaff is thorough and attentive without smothering you. Everything is made fresh and you can tell. This time around we were celebrating a birthday and the waiter made sure to bring out a candle for them to blow out which was a thoughtful touch. We got the prime rib sandwich, spaghetti and meatballs and burger. Everything was delicious!!! Dessert was also amazing - honeybee (flourless tort cake) and chocolate brûlée (not pictured - ate too fast lol)

Steer clear of this pretentious restaurant. I have never in my life experienced such rudeness by…read morestaff members of a restaurant we were excited to try when visiting from out of town. The hostess set a hostile tone immediately after we walked in excited and happy to eat at a good restaurant. She asked with extreme attitude "Inside or Outside" which we replied respectfully "Outside". She led us outside without a response and started setting the table. When we ATTEMPTED to sit down she then snapped at my girlfriend "Wait till I'm done". After finishing, I thanked her and asked her name (I was going to her manager with this issue right after), she ignored me completely and stormed inside. I approached her directly inside at the hosetess stand and apologized if we'd offended her somehow, and asked what was wrong. Her response: "I'm just doing my job." That's not service... that's arrogance and caught me so off guard I couldn't comprehend where this energy was stemming from. All we did was show up for dinner and we were treated with hatred. My girlfriend went in to address it. Not one staff member asked what happened. No apologies. No attempt to make it right. Just silence and dirty looks. We left without ordering. Management had a chance to fix this and chose not to. That's a failure at every level. Whatever reputation Bluebeard has, this killed it for us. Do yourself a favor and eat somewhere else.