Can't believe I've never reviewed the best restaurant in Indy. Inventive, constantly changing, and completely delicious. You can do anything from amazing lasagna take out to a special multi course tasting menu with wine pairings to a burger, shot and beer special on Wednesdays. We are lucky to have them. read more

Beholder - Burger and fries - New American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Food was fantastic, atmosphere excellent. Service, however, was non existent. It was beyond disappointing. They have a ton of staff, just none that appeared to care. Next time you are out on Tenth St, don't bother to stop. read more

WOW! We rented out Beholder's Pink Room for our wedding dinner and WOW! Not only was the food f-ing delicious (as always!) but Josh and the staff truly went above and beyond to make the evening special. Leading up to the event, they were responsive and super easy to work with. The service was impeccable and we dream of the six course meal (again- f-ing delicious) and perfect wine pairing. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! read more

I recently went to Beholder during their Devour menu. I have been dying to try this place for a very long time and thought the Devour menu was a perfect time to go so I could sample a couple things for a good price. Honestly, for lack of a better word, I was underwhelmed. Now don't get me wrong, it was really good! But it wasn't GREAT which is what I was expecting. I had the Devour menu and my boyfriend ordered off the normal menu. I had oysters, bone marrow, cordon bleu, and ice cream. He had the duck entree and the creme brûlée. I would like to note how great the starters were, but after that the food was average. Drinks were also amazing but slightly pricey. Overall, for how much each of the items were, I was expecting to be blown away. I was not, but it was still a good experience! Service is great as well. read more

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Wow! I knew I was in for good food tonight, but seriously, "Wow!" I made reservations for the chef's counter and got to watch my food being prepared. Clockwork precision. I had a cocktail, four courses and complementary dessert candies in 35 minutes! I asked my waitress if I could get my courses staggered instead of brought out all at once and I never waited more than a couple minutes between courses. And the staff kept an eye on me to make sure my water was topped off, my used plates were cleared, and my check processed with efficiency. Pleasant attitudes from the moment I entered to the moment I left. Even one of the line chefs asked how I was enjoying my evening during a momentary lull in the action (it was a Monday night, so the crowd was not huge at 6 p.m.) And Chef Brooks was manning the "pass" to make sure everything that came out was right. Okay, let's talk food. I started with an amuse-bouche of Wild California Uni (sea urchin) Spoon. When it was delivered, my server mentioned I should eat it as one bite and as soon as possible to get the best effect. (It has ice chips on top to keep the bite cool and add a little crunch to the multi flavor and multi textured bite.) Great depth of flavors that I could eat a plate of those! I moved on to the Wild Mushroom & Yellow Squash. This was simply the best mushroom dish I recall ever eating. Super savory flavors made the mushrooms taste like my steaks at home. Pair that with the pickled cattails for acidity and a bit of tartness and then add a tarragon buttermilk sauce that added a creamy texture and that hard to describe tarragon flavor (is it sweet or licorice? somewhere in between?) Anyway, delicious! I moved onto the Squid Boudin. The squid was two cross slices of tentacles that sat like cups filled with the squid ink sausage, and surrounded by caramelized sweet corn and sea beans. The corn was addictive. The sausage was loose (like a hash instead of compressed like a sausage) and had a brighter flavor than expected. I finished off with the Pig Skin Pad Thai which is served in a bowl with chopsticks and topped with lots of peanuts (I had to breakdown and use my fork to get them all.) A bit of heat and each bite was a little different depending upon which ingredients I picked up with my sticks. Oh, and I also tried the Daydream cocktail made with rum, coconut rum liqueur, banane du Bresil, Sazon syrup, and lime juice. Very tropical and a blend of sweet and tart. I had a wonderful meal and nothing I ordered was over $17. For those who complain about quantity and high prices for the area, I say "get over it". This isn't typical food you find all over. It is unique. The ingredients are top quality. And if you aren't full when you leave, try drinking more water. I will gladly return. Review #1041 read more

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We got to go back again within six months. It's always scary to go back a second time because inevitably it's not as good. Most everything was very good but we do have to mention a few things. I am typing with my yellow, jaundiced fingers from eating the turmeric soaked wings. We love turmeric but I would like them to consider using 1/4th of the amount and flavoring with something else. This was a huge miss. The bucarini as always was fantastic and the halibut cheeks were well done. The veal Patty melt was delicious. Dessert was the fruit and apricot saboyan which was beautiful and fresh. I would recommend adding some other textures to it so it doesn't just taste like fruit. Everyone at beholder is super nice, however, we felt like the service was very slow and we were always looking for our server. Still a solid choice! read more

A wonderful treat! I couldn't afford to eat here every day but the food and ambiance were were great. I went on a Monday night so not sure how loud it would be when there are more people. I'll be back! read more

I really wanted to like this place. The concept is great. The fact that it's an up and coming place is a plus. The building and interior decor is nice. The service is friendly. The limited menu makes sense. However, the food (which I came in for anyway) was just ok. I like the sashimi option the best. A friend and I went there and ordered 6 items plus 2 dessert options. Out of 6, only one was ok. As for the desserts, I had the ice cream float option and it was just ok either. The cocktail menu was just ok. Overall, I wasn't wowed by the food and cocktail list. There was a lot of hype and excitement and perhaps that's the reason why I expected a lot and only to be just "ok" with my dishes. There's plenty of lot parking in the lot. It's easy and convenient to make reservations online. read more

While it may be true that "beauty is in the eye of the *beholder*", I can tell you with great confidence that phenomenal food is also in the eye of the beholder. Or in this case, Beholder. I had heard a lot about Beholder, from the pre-opening hype to the opening to weeks later, I kept hearing, "You have to go!" Holy cow am I glad I did. My boyfriend and I made reservations and went on a Friday night (would highly recommend reservations). When we were trying to find the restaurant initially, we struggled because we did not picture that it would be directly adjacent to a Dollar General. Yet, in the most millennial way possible, I enjoyed that. This is a neighborhood that is being revitalized, and Beholder is another stake in the ground of progress. Anyway. The ambiance inside the restaurant was cozy and a bit upscale, I would say that if you go there it is worth putting on some nice clothes to match the environment. You will more than likely be sitting closer to your neighboring table than you anticipated, so plan for that. My boyfriend and I enjoyed it, because we like meeting new people. The service was incredible. I'm talking wipe-the-table-after-every-course, fold-the-napkin-every-time-I-get-out-of-my-seat, never-let-my-water-glass-below-halfway kind of service. Not only was the attention to detail superb, but our waitress was also extremely knowledgeable about the menu. It was above and beyond the classic "this is good and this is good and this is good and this is also good" that you hear from so many restaurant wait staff that doesn't actually care about what you order. She told us stuff about the food that I would imagine most chefs don't even know. The bar was impressive. I sat with a view of the beautiful shelves of liquor I had neither seen nor heard of before. The cocktail that I had was, like the entire experience at the restaurant, both surprising and delicious. The food, of course, the food. Even just writing the word "food" doesn't feel elegant enough for what I consumed. It was edible art. It was gastronomy. It was a symphony in my mouth, perfectly and intentionally constructed like Beethoven's Fifth. I tried to take some pictures, but they only cover one of the five senses that was employed by this meal. The standout had to be the chorizo carrots. Honestly people, how many times are CARROTS the HIGHLIGHT of a meal?! I can't even begin to describe how amazing these vegetables were that I ordinarily find incredibly bland and barely palatable. You. must. try. them. Truly though, you won't find anything on this menu that hasn't been intricately designed and thought-out. To conclude: Treat yo' self and take all five of your senses on an adventure with a meal at Beholder. read more

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As expected, the food here is amazing! Seriously delicious. I had the Lucidity cocktail- delicious- but overpriced for Indy ($17). This was the theme of our whole dinner, delicious but overpriced for Indy. :) We tried a couple appetizers, or small plates, and each got a "larger" plate of our own. The grilled cucumbers were very refreshing and the squash dish was also great. We felt like the small plates- meant to share- weren't large enough for more than 2 people to pick at. The larger plates (6oz steak- $35 & 5oz pork- $37) were cooked perfectly and seasoned just as we hoped. They were also beautifully plated. Probably best looking plates we've seen in a long time. The service was super friendly! From the time we walked in until we left everyone was awesome. The server thoroughly explained everything on the menu and answered all of our questions. There aren't substitutions on drinks or food items (which is fine since you know it up front). The building is really cool, we loved the restaurant space on the right side. Overall, apart from the price, this would've been 5 stars. Again, I would've been fine with the price if we left full. As my friend said "come happy, leave hungry." We spent $230 before tip for 4 and all of us left hungry :/ hopefully portion sizes will match the price in the future and then we'll definitely be back! read more

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This place is awesome. Another Johnathan brooks creation! All of the plates are relatively small. You could easily order the whole menu with a group! We ate as a group of 4. We each ordered two dishes and it was the perfect amount. This isn't Applebee's, so expect your portions to be small. My favorite was the Hawaiian kampachi. It's served in a tiny dish.. but so worth it! Save room for desserts. The milkshake is delicious and definitely the smallest milkshake I've ever seen "what is this.. a milkshake for ants?" Go for the apricot sorbet. It's incredible. read more

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We loved getting out our comfort zone with the innovative dishes at Beholder. But first, they made it really easy for us and allow reservations to be made (hell yeah). They even printed a custom greeting on the menu for our anniversary celebration! Everyone from the hostess, to the waitress, to the chef wished us happy anniversary (gosh, guys!). Oh and we got a free mini chocolate ganache dessert! I had read that the dishes were small, so we ordered 3 small plates and two entrees. We were definitely satisfied when we walked out. I think I'd still be satisfied with 1 less small plate, actually. Yeah, it was pricey, but I'm willing to spend the money for creative, adventurous dishes in Indianapolis. We tried new things like eggplant tartare (my surprise favorite!), Szechwan beans (wow, that duck bacon ), and the blistered sweet peppers (love that honey mustard). My husband enjoyed his lamb casarecce (pasta was perfect al dente) and I really enjoyed my skate wing fish (so moist!). I'll definitely return again, but it will be for another special occasion. read more

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Long overdue review but better late than never! Food adventures. That's what Beholder is. Adventures in food. Your mouth (and stomach) won't have more fun than your time at Beholder. If you can reserve the chefs table where you sit with a view of where the magic happens. I know cheesy but *damn* this ish is sooo good. Start with one of their carefully crafted cocktails. Don't let the ingredients intimidate you, trust me it'll be tasty. Then ask for recommendations on what to eat and order away. Whatever you order you cannot go wrong. We ate half the menu and was never disappointed- just wanted more!!! If you are even remotely a foodie, go. Get a reservation to Beholder NOW!!! read more

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Beholder has become our favorite spot. The menu is inventive with something for everyone. The drinks are always excellent snd the wine list is amazing, read more

Solid. Great food, great wine, and great atmosphere. This is not your run of the mill place, the food quality oozes and the wine menu is extensive in selection yet priced very fair. read more

Ate here for the first time recently. The ambiance is very nice and service was also quite good. We enjoyed the meal. Most of what we had was quite good, some was just good. Given the price point (expect to spend at least $100 pp if you are having alcohol), it's not a place I would dine frequently -- perhaps once or twice a year for special occasions. read more

I'm not even out of the parking lot yet. This is THAT restaurant?? The dinner version of Milktooth?...(the internationally acclaimed breakfast/brunch/lunch pinnacle of deliciousness with the legendary Jonathan what's-his-face as owner/head chef?). We just took my sister for her birthday and pretty much ordered close to one of everything. (When she and I visit Milktooth together we don't talk, we just squeal in culinary bliss). The service was perfect. As for the food...I'm pretty confident that lightning is going to strike me for saying this but it was abjectly forgettable, mind-numbingly generic blandness; which made the almost $500 pricetag OUTRAGEOUS! (Mind you, there were 6 of us and we did indeed order a bottle of wine and almost a dessert per person, but it should have been effing D I V I N E for ***FIVE*** **HUNDRED*** **DOLLARS*** When I ordered the scorpion fish entree the server warned me that it was not a large portion. Turned out that he wasn't kidding. It was served in a bowl about the size of a small bagel. My heart is broken. So is my budget. I want a do-over. read more

My party of four had a wonderful dining experience at Beholder last night. James was our server and was very personable, attentive and great with recommendations. We had several standout dishes including the spicy tuna handroll, the baby carrot stew, yucca cake with blood sausage and the Great Lakes walleye all made by Jose. They were delicious, flavorful and inventive. Both the food and service made our night out a memorable one! read more

This place gets five stars from me all day, every day! I have been wanting to come to Beholder since the day it opened but wanted to save it for a special night out. Initially I thought it was a very fancy place but after doing some more research, it is more trendy/chic so we finally decided to book a reservation on a Saturday night. When you pull up to the restaurant, there is a neat mural on the exterior and the front is nearly all windows so you can see pretty much the entire inside which is kind of cool. When we walk in, it was kind of funny to see the original controversial mural that was taken down as a painting by the hostess stand. I kind of appreciated the fact that they still had it up somewhere and thought it was pretty funny. When you make a reservation, there are a few different rooms you can ask to be seated in. The pink room allows kids so we decided to sit in the main dining area but there is also the option to sit in the bar area which we might do next time. Everything on the menu sounded amazing. We were tempted to do the chef and sommelier menu, but decided to just do our own thing because we didn't want splurge that much. We ended up sharing a bunch of different plates. For the two of us, we got the burrata with pesto & house foccacia, the squid in ravioli, the gnocchi with wild boar sugo and the special that evening which was some kind of seafood stew and it. was. AMAZING. probably our favorite thing we had so I feel bad that I can't remember exactly what it was but everything was so delicious we basically licked our plates clean. Unfortunately no room for dessert but the manager or maybe the owner saw us eyeing the porron the other table was enjoying and he was kind enough to bring one out for us as well to try. For those who don't know what that is, it is basically a wine carafe with a small spout that you can pour into your mouth. It is really popular in Spain and Portugal and a lot of times they serve it with green wine. It was super nice of him to bring that our for us complimentary. We chatted with him a bit after and got to learn a lot about the place. Made us feel very welcomed and eager to come back sometime soon! read more

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Being that when you in the industry of hospitality you rarely get a sat night off. So with this I decided to try out the restaurant that some of the best chefs go threw. As a chef myself I was very pleased to fork out the money to enjoy a perfect meal. I rarely am the type to splurge but I wasn't going to hold back. I enjoyed several things of the menu and was very satisfied with every choice I selected. Top notch and kudos to you for the experience to set off the year right. Cheers read more

Let me begin by stating: Indianapolis doesn't have anything like this spot. Jon Brooks was brave in opening this restaurant in this city. It is experiential dining, much like what you find in other major cities where the population is used to trying new things and trusts the chefs to think outside the box and create dining EXPERIENCES. Indianapolis isn't used to a restaurant with smaller portion sizes to allow you to really pause and allow the food to come across the senses. If you go into Beholder expecting to have "traditional New American" food, leave totally stuffed with a box of leftovers and spend 30$ per head, you need to alter your expectations. That is not what this is....it's WAY better. Go into Beholder and trust the chef. Trust the menu. Try things you haven't tried. Put your fucking phone down. Experience real dining, real food, real artistry. Enjoy the wine pairing, enjoy the cocktails, SHARE the food. The build out of this space is fabulous and evolving which I like. The menu changes weekly as Jon uses local food and that's always rotating. As far as the food goes.....wow. We had a sashimi with cucamelon and browned butter, elote, shashito peppers and a tomato salad as our first and second courses. UN. BE. LIEVABLE. The sashimi was hands down, the best thing I've ever had in Indianapolis, probably my life. And the other three plates were very full of complimenting flavors and very fun to eat! We had a scallop and lamb dishes for entrees. Again.....crazy good. The scallops were flawlessly cooked. And the lamb was perfect. Not gamey, still tasted like lamb, perfect sauce. It was brilliant. For dessert we had the cocoa corn, marinated cherries and toasted almond pastry....again wow. Throughout the meal, we had wine pairings and listen, other places have wine pairings. But Beholder made me *understand* wine pairing on a level I never had before. Really really fantastic. Ignore the two star rating of people who went in thinking it would be like Applebee's. Go in, trust the chef, try something new, splurge a little and get cultured. You'll be happy you did. read more

Okay friends, this place is the all that and a bag of chips. From the wonderful service to the delicious cocktails and savory meal, my soul will rest easy tonight. My husband and I came here with reservations on a Friday evening. We were promptly seated at a high, bar top table (this makes up at least half of the restaurant). We ordered the Nightmare cocktail and a Moscow mule. Our server was knowledgeable and friendly. We ordered the: Pork Skin Pad Thai, Cabbage Salad, Mushrooms with Squash, BBQ Octopus, and a pasta dish. I could eat plates and plates of that mushroom dish. It was heavenly. The cabbage salad was refreshing and light and the BBQ Octopus was the star of the night. It was prepared so well and accompanied by a tart sauce. Our evening ended with some chocolates and a sugared gummy type candy. This place has satisfied my culinary desires .. for now. I can't wait to see what they put on the menu next! read more

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I've been to Beholder twice now in as many weeks while they're doing an amazing carryout service. They're absolutely knocking it out of the park! We've had the Beholder burger, the roasted chicken, and the steak and frites both weeks. The burger's amazing; I could eat the special sauce on there by the spoonful. The roasted chicken is so well seasoned and prepared as to defy reason (also: just get the whole one, whatever you don't eat tonight makes the best chicken salad tomorrow). The steak and frites are extremely solid, the steaks have been cooked exactly as we've wanted them and the fries are that perfectly crispy on the outside and mashed potato on the inside. Oh, and the twice fried wings, even with a 20-ish minute drive home, were a thing to behold (ha!). Still crispy on the outside and the heat and flavor were perfect. Don't sleep on any soups they may have on the menu; we had a hot and sour with great mushroom and ginger flavors, and wild rice chicken stew that blew me away! Finally, make sure to check out their wines (hey, they're half off during this carry-out time too). The wine menu has no holes and is absolutely stacked; if there's something you like, there's something Josh, their somm, can pair you up with, and you will NOT be disappointed. I can see why they're up for a James Beard Foundation award for their wine! read more

Bold, innovative, and unique. Beholder utilizes adventurous combinations of flavors and textures in each dish making for a most delightful and delicious dining experience from appetizer to dessert. The wonderfully warm and welcoming staff made our visit that much more memorable. read more

Really good place at the very end of mass ave on 10th street.. we really enjoyed the mushrooms they were superb along with the baby carrots and sashimi and the octopus starter.. we had the pork rigatoni and lamb for main course followed by walnut and bittersweet chocolate ice cream which was nice and the swiss rolls which was okay (a tad too salty for us) and the dried apricot panna cotta which was divine! We also ordered a side of french fries and it was the best french fries i have ever eaten.. the service was really good but i think they need to do a little better job with the lighting.. we could barely see the menu and had turned our mobile torches to help see the menu.. the portions are small but filling.. the drinks here are really amazing we tried the sazerac, bourboozy, beholder 75, gator boots and the bourboozy and sazerac were our favs.. the server also offered free portugese white wine and it was delicious.. will recommend this restaurant to others when in town.. read more

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Beholder......The Jean Luc Richard.... oh my...a must have when coming to beholder. I would definitely try the Swedish veal meatballs. Well seasoned. This is a very nice evening lounge to hang out with friends, kick back with a few drinks, and enjoy...yo...self! Glad I got to experience this with my friends and family. read more

Beholder - Jean Luc Ricard - New American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Food was good and definitely pricey for Indianapolis. I wish they had a section of sides where we could buy some like potatoes or other veggies to accompany the main dish read more

Beholder - Pork chop - New American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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We went there on a date night for the first time today. Atmosphere was cool with many interesting wall art. Our service was really good. The menu isn't big but has a little of everything. Their burger tastes like the one served at milk tooth and is really good. My other favorite was the mushroom appetizer. I just feel like that the food is a little overpriced for the amount of food you get. The seafood carbonara was also delicious . read more

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Staff was fantastic and made it a wonderful dining experience. Food was really good, we did the tasting menu. Really enjoyed the cocktails. My one complaint was the quantity of food. I know it's a tasting menu, but after three courses I wasn't even close to full. For the price, I would have expected more food. It was delicious, there just wasn't enough. read more

When I come to visit friends and family in Indiana, Beholder is the fresh place I love return to. The menu is adventurous with dishes that will take your dinner experience to new heights. Normally, I don't order items with meat - I'm a pseudo-pescatarian. However, at Beholder, every plate is worth trying and I throw all dietary restrictions to the wind. After my first positive experience there (my boyfriend got a veal patty melt and WOW SO YUMMY!!) I never pass up on a chance to try one of the chef's creative new dishes. If you want to try something new, step outside your comfort zone at Beholder. The artwork there may also seem risqué for sweet Indiana, but the artist is well known in LA and won't offend someone who has been to Venice Beach where the cute love making rabbits are everywhere. read more

This was a delightful dining experience. A unique menu that left me/us wanting to try everything, albeit we tried nearly all of it. I'm not even going to list all of what we ate because it was embarrassing....seriously had 3/4 of the menu. This place is a must for a couple of couples, get a large table and just go the F off. Come hungry, take an uber/get a ride there and back, and just rock out - make a late reservation too as past 9 the music really gets legit. Drinks were high-grade with an incredible wine selection. Someone at the table has to, NEEDS, to get the porron and "do it for the Gram". Hope to see you sooner than later, Beholder. read more

What a treat for the Indianapolis dining scene. Made reservations for a Monday night. There is ample parking available with its location next to the Family Dollar. This is a convenience that many restaurants do not have being situated downtown, Fountain Square, or Mass Ave. We were lucky enough to sit in the main dining close to the kitchen. The evening started with a round of cocktails - the barrel roll and a Rittenhouse Old Fashioned. We should have ordered more... We started with a round of oysters - half raw and half grilled. They were very tasty, although small being that they were from the west coast. There was also an order of the endive salad which was fresh and creamy. We then split the bucatini with the shaved winter black truffles at the table side. It was rich and the noodles were perfectly done. The two entrees were the gumbo and the steak. Great flavor profile for both options. It paired nicely with the bottle of Nebbiolo that we got. We also received a great background on the Piedmont region when we were deciding on the wine. To round out the dining experience we had the salted blood orange and the bourbon chocolate budino. The orange is a nice dessert if you do not want to feel guilty. It is salty and sweet and light. The chocolate... there is your guilty dessert. Full flavored and deliciously dense. We paired it with the help of our waiter with a tasting of two dessert wines. We will definitely be returning. read more

It's a good spot with a unique menu. We tried damn near everything. The octopus confit was good, the pepperoni carrots were my personal favorite. I don't really get into the booze, so I don't think the place is aimed at me. If you like the sauce, this is a in pocket booze-trend scene. read more

Wow! Where do I begin? Our server Madelyn was the best! She explained all the dishes to us and was attentive all evening. The menu is jam packed with such delicacies we weren't sure where to begin! Four of us shared (sharing is encouraged) the Savory Madeleines with chicken liver butter, salad of roasted beets, local roasted mushrooms with blue cheese and walnuts,and pepperoni roasted carrots. Everything was delicious and every bite was a party in your mouth! Each dish had four servings and gave us a taste of everything. My husband and I shared the grilled quail with Hungarian pepper sauce and boiled potatoes. We savored every bite. For dessert we had the cheese custard with poached apple and sesame crisp. It was wonderful! The owner brought us a special plate of handmade candies and shortbread cookies. What more could you ask for? Our water glasses were constantly filled and our sharing plates were replaced a couple of times. We were having such a wonderful dinner, the background music that seemed loud at first was forgotten. We arrived at 6:00, parked right in front, and received excellent service. I would recommend reservations as the place was nearly full at 7:30 when we left. Beholder is perfect and is now my favorite restaurant in downtown Indy. read more

Tonight we picked up possibly the best carry out dinner of my life - and I'm old so I know what I'm talking about. The cabbage Caesar salad (dos olives!), salmon on fried rice, and sesame green beans - were fabulous. As in Totally Fabulous. "Yes, yes, yes" - a la Meg Ryan in 'When Harry Met Sally'. Thank you Jon and Josh - that was an amazing dinner and you know we will be back! Also - dat fried rice? Totally topping that with a fried egg tomorrow. I may not fit into my jeans, but... worth it! read more

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Last night was my first visit to this unique restaurant. It wasn't a meal, it was an experience. Definitely will be back again!

Where do I begin, you know that moment, when you reach the top of a mountain after having hiked, sweater, and hurt for hours to get there? Well tasting the delight that is Beholder was the culmination of a long arduous wait but when I say that tasting the food was absolute bliss, it doesn't quite do the amazing flavors justice. I visited Beholder during Devour Indy, and boy can I say, it was absolutely amazing. The menu was a sheer delight! read more

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I went here on a Saturday night with 4 friends. They weren't super busy, but we didn't have a reservation either so we were able to sit bar top. Not ideal, but we were only here for appetizers and a quick drink. Our drinks were unique, so they took a bit longer than normal to get, but they were very good. We ordered one of each of the appetizers to split and they were all delicious! The raddish, mushrooms, and oysters were by far the best. Their menu is different from when it first opened, and I think it's "friendlier" to the average eater than what it was. I do miss some of the original options, but can't wait to go back and try one of their new entrees! read more

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Beholder is the new restaurant opened to great fanfare by Jonathan Brooks, whose Milktooth has been the recipient of glowing accolades. Evidently, he felt he could rest on those laurels. The three of us ordered two appetizers to share, plus individual entrees. The food was good--not great. (My $35 steak was unpleasantly salty.) It was considerably overpriced for the quality. The bill for three people was $150 before tip, and no one had a drink--no alcohol, not even coffee. Service was very poor. We sat at our table for a good 15 minutes before we were finally able to corral a waiter. Two of the meals came out five minutes before the third, and everything was slow. We don't intend to return. read more

Beholder was just fine. I'm not entirely sure how much my own review matters in this case, because quite frankly I don't think I'm the intended market for this restaurant, given the high price point and tiny portion sizes. In fact, I was surprised to find both of these factors in this neighborhood at all, which recently became a food desert again and which is constantly threatened by gentrification. But I suppose a business markets for its selected audience, not necessarily for its surrounding neighborhood. To that end, we ordered the asparagus, which tasted like normal local asparagus except that it was $7 for about a dozen small sprigs. We did enjoy the wild mushroom and squash, and of the dishes we ordered, that's definitely the one I'd come back for and order again. We followed that with eggplant tartare and fry bread, which wasn't quite what we expected -- the fry bread was flat like a paratha, and the eggplant tartare was oil heavy and a bit bland. We called for the cabbage and okra salad next, which was good, but very cabbage heavy for some okra lovers. We rounded out the evening with the teff crepe, which had apparently been a customer favorite and which we imagined would basically be a sweet injera roll. We were surprised to not find a crepe anywhere, instead encountering a plate with thin chocolate over a ganachey floor with a dollop of ice cream. The taste was fine, but the combination of textures was a bit confusing. Again, these are the kinds of things that I'm sure are exciting and intriguing to many people. If so, please read this review as a 5 star review. But for us, Beholder was just A-OK. read more