Wow the real Italian beef sandwich was truly incredible. Mind-bogglingly good. Perhaps the best sandwich I have ever eaten.

Since I'm a closeted snob at heart I have to say one of my most amazing meals was a beautiful restaurant in Prague across the river. Today - wOW. We chose the raring menu to celebrate our 30th anniversary during Fricken' Covid. They knocked OT out of the park with the interesting flavors and wonderful pairings.. service was entertaining and knowledgeable. We will be back but with a posse. read more

Before we moved to Indianapolis this place was on my bucket list! I knew it was the same owner of Milktooth and I absolutely love Milktooth. This was absolutely no different. It's a rare occasion that we get to go out without a baby so when we go out we go all out. With that being said, this is not a once a week date night spot, we'll at least not for our bank account. Since no baby was in tow we sat at the Chef's bar and watched them make a lot of menu items. I wanted everything they were putting together! Their menu changes quite often so just wait until you get there that way you don't get your hopes up on something you see on Yelp. On this occasion we ordered a strawberry daiquiri which was stated as their seasonal syrup, pretty tasty! My husband ordered and Old-Fashion and we started off with their cheese and meat plate. They feature a lot of local ingredients and the cheese board is actually a good feature of many. I was completely surprised by myself because there was a blue cheese and I actually really enjoyed that moldy guy, well it was covered in honey but still such a great combo. We also ordered the fried catfish ramen (which wasn't the ramen we're familiar with so I think it was the name of the location?) it was tasty like fried catfish on top of broth grits. I got the French Onion steak. Oh my word they made this French Onion dip and it was such a perfect creamy pairing topped off with potato chips, pearled onions and a red wine sauce. So tender and juicy and full of flavor. We also ended the night with their birthday cake ice cream. They have a few different ice cream flavors that they make in house. While the ice cream was tasty, it did just taste like vanilla with those cheap sprinkles. I suppose I was expecting a little more from the flavor. We will so be back for our next date night!! read more

My wife and I made a reservation for Valentine's Day. A couple of my foodie friends told me to run away as fast as possible, cancel the reservation and go anywhere else. I ignored their warnings and decided to form my own opinion. One day I'll learn to listen. We walked in and were greeted by a very nice host. I'd hoped that the cold in the entry was simply the result of our proximity to the doors. Unfortunately, as we walked to our table I noticed 4-5 different tables of guests dining in their winter coats. The restaurant wasn't just chilly, it was flat out cold. It honestly made it hard to enjoy our meal. Our server was very nice, but as the night went on it became apparent that she may have been responsible for too many tables and the service suffered slightly. The food ranged from ok to very good. Most dishes however aligned with what I would expect from an establishment charged half of Beholders prices. The Tuna Tartare was our stand out and worth a try. The most disappointing was the dish we never got to try. While they listed a BBQ collar as an add-on option to the set menu, they had already sold out by 7:15. All in all, if money is no object for you, it may be worth a try (in the summer) but there is much better value to be had in Indianapolis. read more

My wife and I finally made our way over to this new neighborhood joint. We had been hearing about it for a little over a year and watched its construction as it morphed from a blight to a beauty. The food we had did not let us down. To start we had the crudite and the fry bread with eggplant. The crudite was served with a red bean noodle instead of the traditional carrots or celery. The foie gras mousse was magnificent and savory. The fry bread was really more of an Indian paratha and was the perfect accompaniment to the eggplant spread. It was simple food but prepared perfectly. For the main courses we had the rye bigoli pasta with herbs and dried chicken and the skate wing. The pasta was perfectly cooked and the rye made it have a bit more chew which in turn made it a really satisfying dish. The sauce was flavorful, and the size of the dish was perfect for sharing between two people. We opted for the additional crostini with chicken liver and highly recommend it. The skate was beautifully pan fried and served with a fresh green curry and aioli that I think was based on tahini. The skate was fresh and perfectly cooked. The curry was not what I had expected and was really more of a south Asian chimichurri. This was a welcome surprise and it really popped with fresh flavor, just what the fried fish needed. For dessert we opted for the chocolate crepe cake with coffee and cardamom ice cream. Both were spectacular and could probably be served on their own for the same price and I'd gladly pay it. The cocktails were also very good and reminiscent of the type you'd find down the street at Black Market. Overall, this place is an awesome addition to the neighborhood and mixes local(ish) ingredients with French and Asian cooking techniques.These are very unique to the area and I cannot wait to watch it grow alongside the neighborhood. The price may be a little higher than what some are used to, but a bargain compared to similar restaurants in comparable cities. I look forward to going back when their seasonal menu changes. read more

Everything was just "ok" ... it seemed overpriced for what it was and there was nothing really original in the dishes. Also the wine is insanely overpriced -- don't go to CVS and pick something up from the bottom shelf for $9 and try to charge me $50. Ugh.We might be back but I wouldn't hold my breath. read more

A taste of luxury in otherwise lean times. Excellent menu, flawless execution, exceptional service. read more

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Yeah NO. The only thing that got me through this meal was that the cocktail was decent. Lack of options. Lack of presentation. Lack of flavor. Just all around disappointing. We left hungry. I'm sad I have to give it even 1 star. read more

We love the food and the ambiance. The roasted carrots are a must! Beholder never disappoints.

Mixed feelings here. First off! Was excited to see Beholder participating in Devour and thought it would be a good chance to try it. The atmosphere was fun, celebratory and high-end but still approachable. We were seated right away for our reservation, and the server walked us through the menu including the Devour options. We started off with cocktails and then elected to do the Devour menu with wine pairings (nice touch!) The food was excellent, I loved my beet salad and my husband enjoyed the spicy miso shrimp soup. The main entrees (chicken thighs and lamb) were also delicious, and I appreciated that many of the items on the Devour menu were from their regular menu. Now the not so great. The timing and the service were just not what I would expect from a restaurant like this. Our cocktails and first course came out quickly. Our second wine pairing arrived and we waited... and waited... and waited. About 20-25 minutes after the entree wine pairing arrived, the entrees arrived. We didn't have the correct silverware (which happened with the appetizer course too), so we waited longer for the sever to check back in and bring silverware. At that point I asked if we could refresh our wine pairing since we had been waiting with our drinks without the food pairing for so long. The server said she would check with the manager, then came back and said no, but we could purchase more wine. That left a bad taste in my mouth and honestly soured the experience a bit. The timing snafus weren't huge, but the experience could have been greatly improved with another splash of wine or an apology. Wouldn't rush to go back above other experiences in town. read more

Everything about this place is great! Food, atmosphere, service, you name it. It's the perfect spot for all fellow foodies. Recommend sitting at the chef's counter for some more entertainment too. Will definitely be back! read more

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Truly the greatest dining experience I've ever had. I thought the menu was nothing short of genius, the ingredients were consistently of the highest quality, and the dishes were prepared masterfully. Many dishes teetered on the edge of overindulgence and balance, but ultimately all fell decidedly in the latter category. Really dug the atmosphere as well - casual, fun, welcoming, and not pretentious in the slightest. I was driven to try this place having been a fan of Milktooth for some time, but this experience was in another league. I can't wait to come back. read more

Just a great little gem in this neighborhood. Really diverse and interesting menu with combinations you wouldn't expect. The tasting menu was well worth it and allows you to sample a little of everything. The lobster pasta with scallops were the highlight of the menu. Will be back for sure. Oh and an amazing wine list. Really diverse and interesting read more

Best food in Indy. Hands down. Chef creates insanely unique and delicious dishes. Atmosphere is great. Changing the food scene here for the better. read more

My husband and I visited Beholder for the first time last night, February of 2019. We loved our meal, and the staff were helpful and very friendly. We started with the lightly smoked beets and parsnips with root vegetable tahini and walnut/pistachio crumble ($13). First, the beets and parsnips were roasted beautifully, with a subtle smokey flavor - no way did the smoke overpower the vegetables, which we all know have a very distinct flavor. The bonus was the amazing root vegetable tahini. Whoa...great flavor! The pistachio/walnut crumble added a nutty crunch that brought it all home. We loved this dish and noted if that was all we had, we'd leave happy. For entrees, we both ordered pasta which is incredibly rare for us but, bucatini was on the menu and I have not indulged in bucatini for ages. Our server let me know that it was a smaller portion since it was such a hearty pasta and I was fine with that because we had been eyeing the dessert menu (incredible!) and knew we wanted to save room. To add to my indulgence, I ordered the optional shaved black truffle over the bucatini. OH MAN. Yeah, I ordered that. It was an extra $20. Ok, I do not make a habit of such extravagance but I have to say it was worth it. The chef came out and personally shaved the truffle over my dish - and he was very generous. The ingredients (chicken brodo and burnt onions) along with the house made pasta and black truffle came together beautifully, creating a harmonious dish. I treasured each and every bite. True, I could have eaten double the amount but if I had, I would have been over the top full/bloated and that would have resulted in no dessert and me leaving the restaurant disappointed, and guilty. No, the bucatini does not come in "hoosier size" - and that's OK. I am so thankful I had it, and plan to have it again if I am lucky enough to see it on the menu a second time, since the menu changes with the availability of local ingredients. My husband had the lobster congee risotto w/Korean lobster tail, scallions, and bonito. He, too, ordered the shaved black truffle but, we have to say that should he have a do-over, he would not order it again. The risotto was just the right texture and there was plenty of tender lobster. He enjoyed the flavor the bonito brought to the dish, though he did say his one tiny complaint was that the dish as a whole was a bit salty. Still - he enjoyed it very much. Side note: Our server told us that the items lower on the menu, such as the lamb shank with polenta, were more hearty (bigger portions) for someone with a larger appetite. I'm moving on to desserts.....ahhh, the desserts. In all transparency, the dessert menu is what got us in the restaurant. It did not disappoint. It was an exciting, delicious experience. My husband ordered the passion-fruit glazed golden beet, with tofu peanut mousse, and chewy peanut sponge cake. ($13) A-MAZING. Sweet-tart, peanutty, deliciousness. Truth be told, I want his as well as mine. As for me, I ordered the bacon and white mulberry cornbread with maple ice cream and rum vinegar pickled hazelnuts.($15) It was a party... nay, - a PAR-TAY- in my mouth. Each bite different, depending upon the combination on my spoon. I'll say this: all of the ingredients were necessary, meaning they brought their own unique contribution to the dish. The bacon was salty - quite salty actually, but the maple ice cream stepped in and said, Hey bacon, I got this....ease up buddy....but your smokiness is totally rockin." The cornbread brought that very familiar texture that cornbread brings - a bit grainy but in the best way possible. It was so smart to NOT candy the hazelnuts (anyone can do that) but instead pickle them in rum vinegar. It was yet another love punch to my tongue. So bravo to the good folks at Beholder. We will be returning. read more

Far exceeded my expectations. From the service to the half price wine bottles on Tuesday to the delicious and carefully chosen and prepared menu. Go with friends so you can sample everything. I was slightly weird about the fact that this place is in hot water for public relations and gentrification but my foodie love overpowered any unethical reservations. I will be back....SOON. read more

This kills me to not rave about this place, but there were too many things to overlook regardless of how amazing the food was. We were immediately greeted by two of the nicest young ladies you'd ever want to be the welcoming face of your restaurant. Our table wasn't ready so they asked that we sit for a drink at a very awkward table stuck in the hall behind the hostess stand. The hostesses both helped get us set with cocktails. We had a drink and then was shown to our table. We waited an unusually long period of time for a waitstaff member to come greet us. When he finally showed up, he didn't introduce himself, ask if we needed help with the menu, get another round of drinks... nothing. He looked out the window we were sitting against and said "what food can I bring you?". It was really off putting when you're expecting a high end dining experience. We love food. We travel the world dining at the best of the best so we were excited to try everything. We literally did just that... we ordered the entire menu. We had several questions about certain items, but when we told the waiter we wanted to order the entire menu, he just walked off and didn't say anything. I had to stop another waiter to ask that he bring our guy back before he sent the ticket to the kitchen so we could get some answers first. He seemed very annoyed that he had to come back, but ended up answering our questions. We settled on everything but four items. Our waiter was tall and stood awkwardly close to the table so we literally had to look straight up to talk to him. Since he stood so close to us, we both noticed that he smelled really bad too. It was really uncomfortable. Drinks were very slow to get from the bar. The water was filled quite regularly. We had to stop other waiters several times as they walked by to ask for more bar drinks. From this point forward, we rarely saw our waiter. The food was brought out by several different servers, and was staggered perfectly. We never had too much food on the table, nor did we wait more than a few minutes for the next plates. The kitchen nailed it. They were spot on with their timing. We loved, LOVED, everything but the Pad Thai. The food was amazing. But the Pad Thai was disgusting. It was way too sour (almost like they forgot the sweet aspect of Thai balanced cuisine). This caused more frustration because the server we talked to didn't ask what was wrong, or if he could replace it with anything. He simply picked it up off the table and walked away. It was surprising that he didn't ask why we didn't like it so he could relay it back to the kitchen. He picked it up and walked away. When we got the bill, they still charged us for it. By this point, I was getting mad at how poor the service was and the attention to customer satisfaction. Our waiter, who we realized was also a bartender, spent most of the night talking and joking with people at the bar (not working... talking). The food was amazing, but I was pissed at this point because we were an afterthought since we weren't at the bar. We finished our meal with three desserts. The one that came highly recommended (some pineapple something) was just okay. The others were good, but not as incredible as the other food we had. We got the bill and noticed the Pad Thai was still on it, but I paid it and didn't make a fuss. I was already put off by the service so I wanted to leave as quickly as possible. Total bill was $325. I really didn't want to leave a tip since the service sucked so bad, but I left $50 hoping it would be split with the runners who actually did all of the work. The building itself is weird. The outside is modern, new, clean looking. But the inside is a mess. They tried to do chipped painted masonry block walls, with trendy ugly wallpaper, and bold colors. But it doesn't work together. There's old beat up antique looking furniture accents, modern high top tables, mismatched low top tables, and really bad wall treatments. The bathrooms were really poorly put together with lighting fixtures that looked like they were picked up at a yard sale, mirrors that were on the opposite wall of the sink, and bland drab white walls. There was trash and water on the floors in both bathrooms. The toilets weren't clean. The interior of the building is a mismatched mess while the exterior screams modern and trendy. All in all, the food is amazing (hopefully the Pad Thai was just a one time miss). It really was an incredible meal. I can't compliment the chef enough for the outstanding food. But the service was horrible and the environment was lacking. Unfortunately the service was the reason we won't be going back. It's too bad poor service does this to a restaurant, but you're not just buying the food. You're buying the experience too. Hopefully they get it figured out because the food is truly amazing. read more

Incredibly well prepared small plates and expertly made cocktails. Had a friend who joined us who doesn't like Brussel sprouts who could not get enough. This is an indy must have. read more

We went to Beholder last night with 6 total guests. The environment of the restaurant is nice but the food- eh. There are not a lot of options on the menu which made it hard to decide and all the portions are small. A salad was finished in 3 bites. Paying $43 for an entree and still leaving a meal slightly hungry- ridiculous. The wine is also very overpriced. We ordered 2 bottles of the Malbec which was $50 each. Online it sells for $10....come on. THe service was not up to par for dinner time. Waiting 25 minutes for drink orders and water was dripping from the ceiling on to us. We won't be returning. read more

I made a reservation for four, ( myself, husband and our two best friends). We were so excited to try this new creation because we are huge fans of Jonathan Brooks and Neil Brown! We were unfortunately 15 minutes late due to the I65 closure / we live in Zionsville. I tried to call and let them know but no one answered the phone. The service was ok at first, however, immediately after we finished dessert WE WERE ASKED TO LEAVE OUR TABLE BECAUSE ANOTHER GUEST WANTED IT! Umm excuse me??? I just spent 400 dollars and we need to move? They offered us a seat in the bar, but really that just killed the mood. Not to mention the food was just bad. The halibut was the only thing that was good IMO. The potatoes were greasy, the steak was fatty, the dessert was just strange. We will NOT Be coming back. JUST GO TO MILKTOOTH, it's just awesome, don't waste your time or money here. read more

We called on Tuesday for reservations on Saturday evening @7:30. We arrived and was seated at the bar. No apposed to bar seating. Often times we have a great experience at the bar. The bartender was good. We asked his favorite drink and it was the house Old Fashion. As the other bartender was sitting drinks to be taken to tables we asked her favorite drink. She mentioned her favorite drink to make was pouring beer on tap. We ordered two appetizers the Unispoon was delicious and the other was "carrots chorizo roasted carrots". As we enquirer about main dishes the bartender described the grilled octopus as potato salad with grilled octopus. Reviewing the menu the variety of food options didn't sound appetizing. I asked if we could have the grilled octopus without the "potato salad" the bartender said the chief does not allow changes to his dishes. After reviewing the rest of the menu and the price point 8oz Hanger Steak for $33.00. We cashed out 2 drinks and two appetizers at $74.00. I don't mind spending $200 to $300 for dinner and a great foodie experience. However this restaurant failed. read more

Beholder - New American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Service excellent, food pretty good, my drinks were full up over the top on ice and barely any liquid. Restrooms - There was only one working! And ambiance was average. For what it costs - this restaurant is a little over hyped. I can say I have been there I guess. read more

Milktooth now has a brother (or sister) and I am in love. Shocking, I know. Having a 21+ area won me over before I even had a bite. That and the "Nightmare" cocktail made with Nikka & Monkey Shoulder whiskies. Two of my favs combined artfully with a literal chocolate covered cherry on top. One of the best mixed drinks I've had in my less than sober life. The bar looks incredible and the bartenders seemed to have so much pride in their job. The decor is cool. The ambiance is rad. The music doesn't suck at all. It's not pretentious and borderline uncomfortable (because of the stuffy old clientele) like my other fav. Did I mention the food? Bomb. Being a vegetarian limited our options but we thoroughly enjoyed what we could have. Cucumbers, asparagus, amazing mushrooms, and a crispy cabbage + okra salad. It's all art. Beautiful and thoughtful and unlike anything I've ever tasted before. Like Milktooth, Beholder is the restaurant every other restaurant wants to be but doesn't quite hit the mark. The champ is here. read more

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This is the kind of restaurant that Indianapolis needs. I've been here several times - absolutely love most of the dishes while some missed the mark with me. One of the items that they have had on the menu every time I have been there is the sashimi and it is TO DIE FOR. Their dishes change quite a bit with the seasons. The wine list is unique and incredible and I absolutely adore the space. Great work and definitely a place you want to try when in Indy. read more

If you are a pretentious individual and feel 4 bites of pork with three leaves of what looked like a clover is a meal, this is your place. Be prepared to pay for it $$$. As a regular Joe I like my meals and feel if I am spending money for a meal, give me a meal. The highlight of the dinner was their version of Chicken Raman noodles and the pickled cucumber. By highlight I mean it made me laugh... I am sorry to say this is not the place to find good meal. the $5.00 burger and $3.00 beer at World of beers is the place to go to fill up. Please stop thinking food needs to look like an art project and put some real eatable food on the plate that taste as good as it looks. Sincerely, Everyday Joe. read more

We stopped in for dinner on a Friday night. The first thing we noticed was the beautiful decoration of the building. It was fun to see their infamous mural painted inside. There is plenty of parking so no worries on that front. First off, the cocktails. We shared 4-5 of the cocktail selections and were very impressed by the delicious and unique flavors. Sometimes I feel that cocktails are pretty standard between restaurants but Beholder delivered some truly interesting cocktails. The food is where our visit really shined. Beholder is in the top tier of what Indianapolis' food scene has to offer. Dishes were artfully executed, unique, and very flavorful. A couple of the stand out options for me were the pork belly rillons and the "Behold our Burger." The rillons are like thick bacon with all the richness and flavor you'd expect with pork belly. The sweet sauce that accompanied them was what really made it pop. I support what our waitress said when she recommended it. "It tastes like breakfast." Usually, at an upscale restaurant like Beholder, I would steer away from the burger option if that is even an option. I'd counsel you differently here. The chef has really put in some effort to offer you a truly wonderful spin on the flavor of his signature burger. Everything is there that you'd expect from a burger, but also so much more. The combination of the spice blend in the patty, mahon cheese, and garlic mayo made for a very special burger that I won't forget soon. If you love food and are looking for the best in Indy, then Beholder ought to be on your short list. read more

The food was average and so was the atmosphere. They would only cook any meat dish the way they wanted it cooked. I have lived in both San Francisco and New Orleans, cities with fantastic restaurants, and they cook the meat the way the customer requests. They also can't seem to handle reservations well. Very, very limited menu. We left hungry and frustrated. Somebody seems to be a little full of themselves and there's no reason to be. Eat elsewhere! read more

I don't think anyone who visits this restaurant is looking to experience a 'Denny's' or a 'Golden Coral' buffet; just a good meal for a reasonable price. I have always enjoyed tapas style dining, but after ordering just four flavorless items (one with pork, one with the sashimi, and two vegetable based) a water with lemon and a glass of wine, the bill came to $135 on a Thursday night. We left without the waiter asking if we enjoyed the meal and ended up still a bit hungry. With too many other restaurants serving a similar caliber of style, we'll probably move on. Unfortunately, once the thrill of a new place on 10th Street is gone, I don't see it lasting long. read more

First thing I want to say was that everything I ate tonight was phenomenal. Simply delicious, 10/10 for flavor of the dishes (minus the mango sorbet because I thought it was overloaded with tajin and salt solid 8/10). We got the tasting meal (which requires everyone in the group to order the same as well) and were underwhelmed with what we got. Again things tasted amazing but our starter was 3 small oysters and our entree was 4 small pieces of iberrico de bellota with 3 minuscule fried potatoes (half the size of a thick fry). It was roughly $1000 for 5 of us to dine there and we ended up going to burger king afterwards because everyone was still hungry. Service was extremely friendly and our waiter was exceptional, no complaints at all on that part. The ambience was interesting because there was a very casual look from the outside but had an older "antique"/ more formal design on the inside. I do want to emphasize that the portion sizes are much smaller that we had anticipated and I would have no issue if they increased the portions or decreased to price to match the portions. Come here for special occasions that you want to make a memory with family/friends, not a place for a filling meal. read more

Nice to see chef/owner Jonathan Brooks having the courage and creativity to bring flavorful artistically prepared food to Indianapolis with great balance of ambiance without the pretentiousness of some other new restaurants in town- - appreciate the authenticity! Bravo, Jonathan Brooks and Beholder! read more

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This is a phenomenal new restaurant. I thought there was next to nothing I would like as I am a picky eater but love to try new places. Wrong! Once the wait staff explain just what some of these dishes are, I tried several, much to the delight of my palate. We shared the grilled cucumbers, the okra salad, the eggplant fry bread. All were amazing and left such wonderful tastes in our mouth! The pasta dish ( I can't recall the pasta name) was unbelievable and the skate wing fantastic. We never order dessert but the ice cream scoops were so unusual we thought we must try. I believe at least one course was served by Jonathan Brooks the chef and we wanted to compliment him but he humbly served and left. Only complaint was the eagerness to whisk away plates so quickly and serve courses too quickly. Patrick was a great server. It is pricey but folks, to have this quality of innovative food is worth it and portions seem small but are just perfect! Maybe add a $10 wine choice to the menu. Loved our evening and can't wait to return. read more

I hate to say this, but honestly think the restaurant is a little pretentious. I appreciate high quality ingredients and letting that shine through, but I needed a little more. The aesthetic is everything, but the food did not live up to the hype. I would, however, go here as a dessert and wine bar. Maybe when their menu rotates I will try it again. read more

This place really met our expectations as far as a new hip restaurant in a new (being renovated) area near downtown Indy. We don't eat meat so we ordered 4 dishes that were vegetarian and 3 desserts. There is an eggplant dish on the menu with a bread that the server (who was great) said was not vegetarian. All of the dishes came ridiculously quickly. Everything tasted very good and was properly seasoned and at the correct temperature. The desserts were the thing that I would return for though. The pastry chef was at Cereaulian before and these desserts are worth the trip. Best desserts in Indy. Top 3 new restaurants in central Indiana for 2018, absolutely. So, the one suggestion I have, is that the Patachou restaurants have really concentrated on the design elements including the music having very high end stereo systems and curated playlists. There was some deep rumbling base echoing off the bare concrete from some trap music when we first got sat, but then it faded into nothing and I don't think there was any music just loud talking from all the people cramped into the space. Would be nice to have some soft elements to absorb ambient noise and then add in some interesting music and a sound system that matches the vibe the food is going for. IDK what I'd suggest... Industrial comfort food? Something, something Atticus Ross, Peter Murphy, Trent Reznor... but I digress. Thanks for the great dinner! read more

What an amazing and unique selection on the menu. Loved the basaltic glazed octopus. Desserts were out of this world and can't wait for our next time. Giant YUM! read more

First off, this place is probably the coolest place I've ever had food because their food is extremely tasty as well as insanely unique. My husband and I went here to celebrate him finishing with his Masters. When we sat down, the menu was personalized to say "Congratulations on your graduation!" That was so thoughtful. I would recommend this place as somewhere to go for a celebration and not so much as a place to hit up weekly only because it is more on the expensive side. We got less food than the average couple gets there, but our bill was still over $100 for the two of us. We also had no idea what was on the menu which made it kind of fun. We sat there looking up on the internet what the different things were because we had no idea. We decided to trust the waitress as well as our gut feelings and picked what we thought sounded good. And it was VERY good! We want to go back! So if you want to spend a fancy, tasty, more expensive and fun night out, go here! read more

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Did not enjoy my visit to Beholder. Four of us split five dishes at the recommendation of our server: the grilled cucumber, an eggplant mash with flatbread, a dried chicken flake pasta, and pad Thai. The pad Thai was especially fishy and and just not good. The rest of the meal was nothing to write home about. The service was fine, but nothing exceptional. We all left hungry with large holes in our wallets, and walked straight to Burger King on our way home. Not to mention the owner's arrogant attitude towards the neighborhood he's 'saving' We don't need his restaurant, nor do we want it. read more

My husband and I were very excited to finally try Belholder. I checked out their menu online and found some exciting stuff. They have a nice retro-sheek vibe; lowish lighting, high & low tables, exposed kitchen area, & nice music playing. My husband got the sherry & snacks. He enjoyed the sherry, the snack items were slight but tasty. We shared the local mushrooms. They were absolutely heavenly! They were a little pricey for the amount but I'm guessing the price reflects the fact that they are local? I'm still not sorry I ordered them. My sister got the new item fried chicken & potato salad. The chicken was so delicious & juicy. My hubs got the twice cooked octopus, so tender, so tasty. I got the bucatini and added the winter truffles (they did not skimp). I found, however, that my pasta was under done. By the time the waitress came by to ask if everything was ok, I'd already taken a couple of bites & given my hubs & sister bites. She offered a do over, which I accept. In the mean time she kindly brought me the grilled Kale salad which was so delicious with very crispy, charred kale, apples, & hazelnuts. The do over of the bucatini was so appreciated & perfect. The brodo chicken broth on the pasta was out of this world. Yummy! We all went for dessert as well. The roasted banana pudding was obviously made with actual bananas. The roasted granola on top was slightly bitter & salty which paired well. The amaro & bitter chocolate ice cream was interesting. The liquor was in the licorice family (not my thing but my husband's thing) but went so well with the bitter chocolate ice cream. My sister got the fermented pineapple sorbet, it was just like eating the sweetest frozen pineapple. THEN to apologize for the pasta, they sent us the lime cheesecake. I had actually really wanted to try it, so I'm not sad about getting it. However, it was not my favorite. The cheesecake was delicious but it had wintergreen glaze on it which did not mesh for me. I think it would have been great if it were just mint. Oh, also, they had beautiful fresh lilies in the dining room. I have a super sensitive nose & could smell them strongly. I asked the hostess if they could be moved & she graciously accommodated me, which I really appreciated. The service was excellent! read more

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Beholder will make for a great date night. It's definitely pricey (my husband and I just spent $200 on dinner with wine), but you're getting really creative, delicious food you'd expect to find in a large city. It's a little more mature than Bluebeard with fine dining vibes mixed in with hipster vibes. read more

Great food, great atmosphere! My kind of high end restaurant. Dress up or down whatever you like and employees will treat you the same! The meat and potatoes dish was by far my favorite but I'm pretty sure that everything is great here. I highly recommended visiting and trying everything. read more

If you live in Indy you HAVE to go see Jonathan at Beholder. He is truly an artist of food and his staff is amazing. Let's not forget the bar staff. They can make you a drink in whichever flavor you desire. This is a must try establishment and a repeat place!!! read more