My coworkers and I went to Anthony's Chophouse for a corporate dinner expecting polite small talk…read moreand predictable bites and instead got a surprisingly sharp performance with just one awkward seating plot twist. They booked the entire top floor for our group of 30, which sounds luxe... until three of us got exiled to what we joked as "the kiddy table". Nothing says "team unity" like banquet-style seating for most of us and a side quest for the chosen few when there was clearly room to extend the table, so the choice felt less "design" and more "but, why though?" Luckily, the food excellent. Family-style apps kept things social, and the broiled goat cheese disappeared faster than corporate budgets in Q4. The caramelized brussels sprouts with feta and pears(?) was absolutely sproutstanding and worth fighting your VP over. My salmon was cooked like it had something to prove: crisp on the outside, buttery within. The mac and cheese sauce ith what tasted like sharp, aged cheddar was doing the lord's work. The mashed potatoes was aggressively average, like a meeting that could've been an email. Eh. The bourbon bread pudding was sticky, rich, and just boozy enough to make you forgive the seating chart Service-wise, they ran a tight ship. *Chef's kiss* A small army of food expeditors kept plates landing with precision and no awkward pauses or hangry-induced hostility. Timing was flawless and the polished atmosphere, confident execution, and a few standout dishes was enough to forgive the seating chart.

Food was fair but 700.00 with tip was too much. 3 out of a party of 5 were sick the next day…read more Service was good. Won't be back for awhile.

Juniper on Main is an amazing restaurant, the food was fantastic and the staff were incredibly…read morekind, even on what was clearly a very busy night. That's actually why I feel compelled to say something - during my visit, I saw an adult man berate a young hostess over the wait time. No one deserves to be spoken to that way, especially not a teenager doing their job in a high-pressure environment. Unfortunately, I've seen this kind of behavior more than once at restaurants, and it needs to stop. If you're frustrated, taking it out on staff is not ok. A little patience and basic respect go a long way. As someone who used to work as a hostess, I know how stressful those moments can be, and I really appreciated how gracefully the team at Juniper on Main handled everything. They deserve a lot of credit. Highly recommend this place, not just for the great food, but for the hardworking, kind staff who keep things running. If you are someone that can't control your temper and you take it out on unsuspecting people, you should order in. Your frustration doesn't give you the right to behave so awful.

My husband and I ate here for the first time today and we are SO UPSET! Not at the restaurant, meal…read moreor service but at ourselves for waiting so lonnnnggggg to try this delicious gem! We had the crab cakes and crab & artichoke dip for apps and our lunch entrees were the fried catfish sandwich with fries and the filet with mashed potatoes and collard greens. For bevvies, we tried their rosé and red zeppelin English ale. All of it, every bit and bite, was 10/10. Food breakdown: - Crab cakes: succulent lump crap meat within a lightly battered and flash fried coating. They come on a bed of arugula with a light dressing and dipping sauce for the cakes. Super yummy! - Crab & artichoke dip: ooey gooey deliciousness, perfect balance of cheese sauce too. You don't have to search for the crab or artichokes. And the fried naan chips were sliced long and thin, and could've been called naan fries actually. Perfect companion for the dip. - Fried catfish sammich: the piece of fish was huge and the batter was good. It came on Texas toast with fixins and tartar sauce. Won't lie, the only thing I wanted for was some hot sauce. That's a me problem... just gotta have hot sauce when I eat fried fish but I didn't ask for any while I was there (they may offer it) and still very much enjoyed the sandwich. - Filet: it was great... hubby got it medium and it arrived perfectly cooked. The Demi glaze sauce was so good and so were the sides. Their collard greens are seasoned up! I said does my auntie work here?! This cuisine is so comfortingly southern and didn't disappoint. Shoutout to our friendly and helpful server, Dan... our food and drinks came out quickly and so did our to-go box. His service was truly top notch. We have been living in Carmel for 5 years and this is one of the best restaurants here. If you're on the fence about trying this place, jump off and make a reservation. You won't regret it.

Loved it! Was there for Mother's Day lunch - Service was great - Prime Rib was amazing and Shrimp…read moreCocktail is a classic for a reason. Beautiful restaurant. Only complaint is why would they build the restroom clear in the front of the restaurant. We were seated in the back and it was a hike.

After having such a pleasant experience at 1933 for Happy Hour on a Sunday afternoon we decided to…read morego back for dinner on Friday night. Once again we sat at the bar and had excellent service. We ordered the Filet Mignon with a beautiful baked potato with all the toppings. It comes with a side. We chose the Navy Bean soup. Our friend had the sliders which she had previously been racing about. We liked them better than the ones we tried earlier at Divvy. Such a fun atmosphere and perfect for date night!

Vibe. Food…read more Service. This checked all my boxes. I usually take some food home, but this time? There was nothing left. The bruschetta was flavorful! The tomatoes weren't hard at all, which I greatly appreciate. The halibut special with lemon risotto topped with lobster? So yum. And the butter cake? Wow. Very, very rich and delicious. I couldn't eat the whole thing, but I tried. The portions here are very generous. The only thing that was just okay was my lemon drop, but it wasn't bad enough to drop a star. I'll be back in a few weeks!

Our food was mostly excellent. I ordered the cioppino and would definitely get it again. My dining…read morepartner had the wagyu burger and fries. The burger was good, but the fries were warm, at best. Our server was average. We waited a long time to order, while watching him stand at the bar chatting. After taking our order, he never returned to our table until he brought the bill. Someone else brought our food, and a different person cleared our dishes.

Still our fave fine dining place. Went there last evening for a family dinner. My youngest got the…read morekids steak 4oz with mashed potatoes. They were mildly cheddar. He enjoyed it all and the portion was perfect for 9 year old. My oldest got the wagyu beef tacos (appetizer) with a side of forest mushrooms. They were small tacos and he was glad he got a side. I warned him that they may be small...but teens never listen lol. I got the stuffed chicken. Delicious and plenty! Side of risotto for me and many hubby got the bone in Delmonico steak. He loved. D was our server and Nick also helped. Love this place for its A+ service every time. My son commented on the perfectly lit dimness of the restaurant. He wishes all restaurants had such a nice ambiance. Lighted menus always a plus as I forgot my readers!

Such a good spot to celebrate! We went for a rehearsal dinner, and it was awesome! The upstairs…read morespace was great for a large group, and the Sea bass was my highlight. It was great for an event like this, and I would definitely recommend it.

I can see why Lone Pine is getting recognized by the James Beard Foundation this year. Why? In…read moreshort: The food is dope, the service is attentive, the restaurant is classy but approachable. But mostly it's for Aaron Hansen, the chef at Lone Pine. He's a semifinalist for the Best Chef: Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH) category. What an honor! I'm curious to see if he gets the medal, but even if not, hopefully this recognition will draw people to visit Lone Pine, because people really need to visit. I don't know how Lone Pine would describe its menu, but I would call it elevated comfort food. One of the things my table ordered was chicken piccata. When was the last time you saw chicken piccata on a menu?! It was delicious, and served with mashed potatoes and lettuce leaves that added a nice, fresh crunch to each bite. We also got the roasted salmon, which was served with fingerling potatoes in a pesto sauce, with arugula on the side. This, too, was delicious and rich, yet fresh. I ordered the short ribs, which came with polenta and caramelized pearl onions. The short ribs were just fatty enough, and the sauce that they were surrounded by was unctuous and wonderful to eat with the polenta. I guess I should have started this review by writing about our first course! We got the French onion soup, bloody Mary wedge salad and the Caesar salad. The Caesar salad at Lone Pine is probably the best Caesar salad that I've eaten in Carmel, and maybe in all of the Indianapolis area. The thing that Lone Pine does differently and spectacularly is that they use breadcrumbs and not croutons. That makes all the difference! Granted, it does look a bit like a pile of pencil shavings on a plate, but sometimes the dowdiest foods are the best-tasting foods. The result is a satisfyingly salty, crunchy, creamy, crispy salad that I couldn't stop eating. I know I will be back to Lone Pine for the Caesar salad. We ended our meal by sharing two desserts: the apple pie panna cotta and the Lone Pine chocolate cake. Both desserts were amazing, but the cake won us all over because it looked deceptively heavy, but it was light and airy, and came with slightly sweet whipped cream. The service at Lone Pine is exceptional. They pay attention to detail here, and all of the little things are taken care of. Our server gave us just enough time between courses. Our water was refilled unobtrusively. We didn't get asked whether we've dined there before (because who cares?) and the menu wasn't over-explained (thank goodness, because I can indeed read). One thing we also noticed that we appreciated: The music was just loud enough to hear it, but not loud enough to notice it too much! It's these little things that come together to make a great dining experience.

Unfortunately, my second visit to Line Pine may have been my last... We attended last night for my…read moremother-in-law's birthday. She wanted to try a new "fancy" place in Carmel. My first experience at the restaurant was decent, so I figured we would give it another shot. I recall my first meal being a bone-in pork chop that was overly salted. I'll make my review brief. The restaurant was not too busy but our service was fairly slow, two separate drink orders that were requested never made it to the table, the environment was noisy/music too loud, etc. I decided to go with something very basic for my food order. My thought was, "I'll see how good they are at doing something simple." I got the black and burger cooked to the chef's preferred temperature (medium). My burger came out dry/crumbly/crispy/well done. Yikes. The server did offer to provide a complimentary drink while he asked the chef to prepare another burger (a nice gesture). However, the second burger came out raw (see photo). I'm a medium rare steak guy but this was inedible. The fries were very good. I'm not typically someone who is overly critical of restaurants but for the amount of money you're paying for these meals, the food and service should be excellent. My two experiences were fair and poor. This is very unfortunate because I've visited the sister restaurants (Beholder and Milktooth) many times and have had nothing but great experiences at both. Probably the last time I'll go.

Your typical Texas Roadhouse. Loud county music and bags of peanuts. Our server did a good job…read morefilling drinks and clearing dishes. Food kinda middle of the road. Not great not bad, just ok. Saw a manager point at napkins on the floor and instead of him picking them up he motioned to a busser and moved the napkins closer to him with his foot. Gave me the vibe that the manager might be kind of a jerk.

Texas Roadhouse is a solid option for a reasonably-priced meal with filling portions. I took my…read moredaughter here to celebrate her birthday, and we shared the Combo Appetizer with potato skins, rattlesnake bites, and boneless hot buffalo wings. We enjoyed those with the Cajun dipping sauce, sour cream and ranch dressing. We pretty much demolished that entire platter. For my entree, I ordered the Fried Catfish Meal, which came with two sides. I got the steak fries and a house salad. I love their house salad (with bacon added). It comes with crisp green leaf lettuce, cheddar cheese, tomato, eggs and croutons. My daughter ordered shrimp skewers, served over a bed of rice, with corn and a loaded sweet potato. Everything was really delicious and came out fast. Our server was kind and personable and took great care of us. I think her name was Melissa...it definitely started with an M. The atmosphere was pretty loud and rowdy, but in a fun way. The booth next to us was celebrating a birthday and they brought out a saddle for the birthday boy to sit on while they loudly announced to the restaurant that it was his birthday. My daughter opted NOT to have this celebration done for hers. We had a good time and left with full bellies and to-go boxes!

I am in the area for work and decided to give this place a try for dinner. Very glad I did…read more I got right in and grabbed a seat at the bar. I had a couple local beers and ordered the Indiana Pork Tenderloin Sandwich with Fries. They were both delicious. The pork tenderloin was piping hot, lightly breaded and had a good crunch on the outside and tender meat inside. The fries were perfectly seasoned. It was very lively for a Monday night and all the TV's had sports on. I enjoyed the food and the atmosphere and got to try 2 local beers that I had not had before.

It was 5 pm on a Friday, and we were doing our best to get ahead of the Mother's Day weekend rush…read more My mother-in-law (my bonus mom) was with us, and Grindstone on the Monon did not disappoint on ambiance. Beautiful space. Warm feel. Exactly what the evening called for. Our server Jill M was the real story. She greeted us warmly, asked if we had questions about the menu, and when we mentioned my wife has Celiac Disease, she didn't flinch. She walked us through every option carefully and honestly. That kind of attentiveness is rare, and it mattered. Here's the honest part: the kitchen uses a shared fryer, which limits options significantly for anyone with gluten sensitivity or food allergies. My wife made it work, but the choices were thin. For a restaurant at this level, I'd love to see that change. Food allergies aren't going away, and guests who want to celebrate special occasions deserve more than a gluten-free bun as their only path forward. The food was genuinely delicious. Drinks never ran dry. Jill was never far. We all left saying it was a great meal. Four stars, and I mean it. Jill earns five on her own. I'd go back without hesitation. I'd just hope the kitchen catches up to what the front of house already delivers.

Went for lunch. Our waitress was very friendly and accommodating. She brought out some delicious…read morebread and butter. The bread was so warm it instantly melted the butter. I ordered a Steakhouse wedge salad and the chicken tortilla soup. I was so shocked how big the portions were. I was expecting smaller, lunch portions. The food presentation was a 10/10. The wedge salad was gorgeous. It had two large onion rings and bacon on top. One of the best wedge salads I have ever had. The chicken tortilla soup was served in a large bowl. It was also a very beautiful presentation. Overall super impressed with the taste and overall presentation of the food.

Met a friend at Firebirds for lunch. It was outstanding! The food was excellent and the service was…read moregreat. I enjoyed it so much that I'd go back tomorrow. There's a section on their lunch menu called The Perfect Pairings for $14.95. Basically it's a "you pick two" offering. I ordered the BLT salad and the crispy chicken sandwich. Both were wonderful. So much food that I have leftovers. My friend ordered the fish tacos with tater tots. He said they were great as well. Also, plenty of food. The atmosphere was great. Not loud ... easy to carry on a conversation. The wait staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Everything we saw come out of the kitchen looked great. I don't know why we haven't come here more often. That is certainly going to change!

We're eaten here several times, and just ate here earlier this week for my husband's birthday. The…read morestaff is wonderful and the food is absolutely delicious! The supply' is so delicious as an appetizer and I dream about Ravioli Al Pistacchio E Filet dish as it is incredible. Definitely check out this restaurant if you haven't been!!!

When the Indianapolis location of Catellos closed I was devastated but this restaurant quickly…read morereplaced it as my favorite Italian restaurant. You will want to get a reservation because they are always full. Finding parking in downtown carmel in the evenings can be challenging but the restraint does offer valet parking for 10 dollars. The restaurant is pretty and clean. The place is pricy but you get what you pay for. Everything I've had at that place was delicious. My favorite dish is the vodka pasta, I'm addicted to whatever sauce they put in it. The photo I provided is a steak with honey glaze that was a special they were offering when I went for my birthday and it was also incredibly good. The first time I went there, I didn't like the first thing that I ordered and had to order something else. They removed the price of the thing I didn't like from the bill, which was an incredibly kind gesture that I would never normally expect a restaurant to do. The staff in general are so nice and very knowledgeable about their menu so you can trust their recommendations about things.