The room was packed, the energy was high, and then the food arrived. Before the plates even hit the…read moretables, that rich, unmistakable aroma filled the air, the kind of comforting smell that only comes from a true scratch kitchen where real chefs handle real ingredients with absolute respect. I watched as people took their first bites. Forkfuls paused mid-air, conversations instantly ground to a halt, and eyes widened across every table. Jake Burgess and the crew from the Burgess Restaurant Group weren't just catering an event; they were executing a masterclass in craft for a crowd without taking a single shortcut. "You have got to try this," someone blurted out to my left, leaning across the table before even finishing their bite. "I'm tellin' you, Jake and his team don't miss," another replied. "Between FoxGardin, The Den, Bonge's, Carnegie's... it doesn't matter which spot it is, they nail it every single time." Taking it all in, it hit me why they stand so far apart. In a world full of safe, forgettable catering, Jake and the Burgess Restaurant Group served up the kind of deep, craveable food that ruins standard dining for the rest of us. It's the kind of cooking that makes you immediately start planning your next trip to one of their spots before you've even finished the meal in front of you. A massive, heartfelt shoutout to Jake Burgess and the entire Burgess Restaurant Group: FoxGardin Kitchen & Ale, FoxGardin Family Kitchen, The Den, Smoky's Concession Stand, Bonge's Tavern, and Carnegie's. Thank you for keeping us exceptionally well-fed last night!

Was in the area and decided to grab lunch as we often do when in a different locale…read more Noticed FoxGardin had great reviews and was very close by. We weren't going to get an appetizer but the bone marrow fries looked so good in pictures that we had to try them. They did not disappoint. Very large serving and extremely flavorful. Easily an appetizer for 4 or more people (there was only 2 of us so we brought some home). My dining partner is not normally a fries person and she loved these. For entree, my dining partner had today's special which was a shredded chicken sandwich that had a jalapeño cheese sauce and the house chips. She said it was very good and again half the sandwich came home. I had their breaded tenderloin which was very good, with nice breading to meat ratio and was a bit larger than the bun. It came with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles. It came ala carte with no sides. Service was excellent, exceptionally friendly and really took care of us. One of the best waiters I've come across. Inside is a bar/pub like feel. We opted to eat in the air condition enclosed "patio" type area which had a bit more light, but was also noisy today due to the tin lined walls/ceiling and another group that was quite loud. Made it a bit hard to converse. Normally don't think this would be an issue. While not tons of items on the menu, the selection was quite varied and you could really splurge on a filet or other such dish and really go all in for a more lavish dinner or have a burger or tenderloin, all at any time of day. Parking was right in front of the restaurant but could see it being a bit tight on a busy day.

Du Lit will leave you unexpectedly surprised with the quality of food and service…read more The restaurant, although small, has heart. It will leave you shocked from the moment walking in, you notice the uniformed workers and are immediately greeted and treated with respect. I've been to this restaurant multiple times, and I can say when you have the chance to sit out doors or find a seat indoors it is absolutely worth every moment and the price. The menu is filled with hilarious and entertaining names of creative and innovative meals that can fit anyone's needs from vegetarian to gluten free. Du Lit is a restaurant you eat on a whim, then once a month, then once a week.

My family was out and about. Our friend said she knows of a great place. We meet up with her. It…read morewas lovely. Food was all amazing. Customer service wasn't bad, but a little confused. We asked questions and she was a little unsure. But alas, she went and found the answer and we were rolling. I got the Mother Clucker chicken sandwich (just because of the name) and it was delicious. Everyone loved their food. I'd for sure come back.

I love going to Sahm's. We've been into most of their restaurant styles. We've been to the…read moreoriginal, both Roosts, Big Lug, Haf Brewhouse etc etc. We've never had a single bad experience in any of them. Our go to at Sahm's is the Clint Eastwood burger, which is a cheeseburger topped bacon, onion rings and bbq sauce with a side of loaded fries. The Bertie grilled cheese is good as well and the salad choices are wonderful too. So here is my new problem and it is barely a week old. They took my Diet Mountain Dew off of the menu. I'm not sure which Heathen made this decision, but being one of the few places that serve it was a plus. Get rid of something else if you want Diet Dr. Pepper on the menu, making DMD the sacrificial lamb was uncalled for. Signed, Sad at Sahms

I hadn't dined here for several years but we frequently visit Big Lug, which is one of my favorite…read morerestaurants. We were in Fishers and a couple of friends suggested that we come here for a late lunch. We arrived around 3 pm on a Sunday. There were only a few other tables of diners at this time. Our party of 3 was seated promptly. We ordered chicken and noodles, a tenderloin, and a veggie burger, a side salad, and Brussels sprouts. I'll mention that there were very few vegetarian options on the menu. Actually the only vegetarian entrée on the menu was the option to substitute a veggie burger for one of the burgers. There were several vegetarian sides. We all enjoyed our food. The tenderloin was huge, chicken and noodles tasted homemade as well as the mashed potatoes. We all enjoyed the Brussels sprouts. We didn't receive the fresh baked bread but after leaving we looked at the menu and it said "Fresh baked bread (upon request)" and we hadn't known we had to request it. Next time we will know it is only served upon request, but I wish our server had asked if we wanted bread, especially with the chicken and noodles. Our server was pleasant but didn't stop by our table again after he took our order until it was time to bring our check. Someone else had brought our food out. It would have been nice if he would have stopped by once to check on our table. The food was excellent, we all said we would come back for the same items we ordered today but would also like to try other entrées.

What a nice Friday evening. We arrived at 5:30 and the place was already hopping. Crowd was…read moreflooding into the parking lot but the beautiful evening made it a pleasant 20 min wait. 3 of us in our party and two ordered the exact same thing. Pow pow shrimp on a bed of cabbage was an excellent started for the two ladies;, not too spicy yet a small kick. All 3 of us had a wonderful side salad with their homemade dressings; I had blue cheese and the ladies had ranch. That made the better part of a meal. I then had the Jambalaya which was excellent! The flavor was perfect. Truthfully, it was far less a cajon meal and much more Italian pasta, but it was extremely enjoyable. Our server was Brandon and he set the evening perfectly! Warm, friendly and full of very positive energy! His recommendation for the Jambalaya which as u said I thoroughly enjoyed. He checked back several times to make sure we were satisfied and happy. He made the night for us I hadn't been to Aspen Creek for a few years, my last couple of experiences was not that great, but tonight will definitely bring me back. Such a nice Friday evening!

Stopped by on a Sunday for dinner and it could have been better…read more The good: The catfish was great, and they have some of the best tartar sauce. The shrimp is always delicious, fresh, and crispy. They actually have some of the best coleslaw as well. Very clean bathrooms and restaurant was very clean despite being busy. The not so good: the angry bison burger was SO dry and overcooked. My bun looked like someone smashed it before they brought it out. The staff could have been friendlier, as our waitress curt one answer replies wasn't my favorite thing. The hostess staff also wasn't as friendly as I would like.

Someone asked me recently to name my favorite breakfast burrito in the Indianapolis area. And you…read moreknow what? I could not think of a single place. I come from a land where great breakfast burritos can be found everywhere (you know the place), so my standards are high. And then I tasted the breakfast burrito at Mornings Breakfast & Brunch in Fishers. And now ... well. If someone asked me, now, where my favorite breakfast burrito is located, Mornings might pop into my head. Because the breakfast burrito here is bangin'. It's appropriately mushy in all the right places. (If you know me, then you know that "mushy" is a big compliment when describing a burrito.) It has hash browns that aren't too crispy, diced bacon (or whatever other meat you choose), scrambled eggs, cheese, all wrapped in a thin flour tortilla. The breakfast burrito also comes with a side of sour cream and salsa verde, plus an additional side. I chose fried potatoes. I got my breakfast burrito to go, like you should. Do people eat burritos sitting down in a restaurant? Aren't they made to be eaten in a car, precariously gripped in one hand, with the other had on the steering wheel, maneuvering around roundabouts? Or in a car, dripping sweat into the to-go container as you hover over it to shove the last bits of burrito into your face after a vigorous yoga session? Burritos are meant to be eaten in cars, obviously, so I got my breakfast burrito to go. Burritos, like many things, taste better when they're eaten in a car. When I visited Mornings early in the morning, the music was blasting in the dining room. I don't know if they always have it this loud, or if maybe they were just trying to pump up the staff, or if maybe I'm just old and everything is loud now, but the music was very loud. Like, "raise your voice to talk to the person across the table" loud. I guess just keep that in mind. Or let that be yet another sign that you need to get your food to go and eat it in your car.

Mornings easily lands in my top three breakfast spots…read more The space is clean and nicely decorated, with a welcoming, cozy feel. Andrea was incredibly kind even at 7 AM, which says a lot. The coffee is strong, fresh, and exactly what you need to start the day. The breakfast burrito is massive (seriously, it could feed an army), the pancakes are fluffy and melt-in-your-mouth good, and the hash browns are perfectly done. Everything came out quickly, thanks to Froy and Eduardo in the kitchen. I made sure to tell them how great the food was, and their big smiles said it all you can tell they genuinely care about both quality and service. There's plenty of parking, which is always a plus. If you're feeling a little lazy but still want a great breakfast, Mornings is the place. Go say hi to Andrea, Froy, and Eduardo, you'll be treated to a breakfast that feels like something your grandma made for you on a Sunday morning.

Food was bomb and the service was good really liked the live music with the piano playerread more

I have driven by this place to get to Target and Marshalls so many times, but it always seemed so…read morepacked I never really wanted to bother to stop. I did see they allow you to make reservations on Open Table, so I booked it for a weekday to try it out. It wasn't nearly as busy as the parking lot looked, there was plenty of seating. It was a nice day so they had the windows open and they also had someone playing live music so it was a tad loud but, not overly loud where you can't hear your conversation. The menu is not your typical menu, it's very crafty if that's a word. The service was very good, and she explained the menu well and we took her up on her recommendations. Turkey pastrami which I had never had before. It tastes really fresh and felt healthy. The salad comes in a little small bowl but full of goodness. It's a really nice place for a girls night out, or a family dinner. Wouldn't consider it a good place for date night as it is pretty loud.

Stopped in yesterday morning for a quick breakfast well one of my family members was at the medical…read morefacility across the street. Got quicker with a smile, a good cup of coffee that was always refilled in a very nice vegetable omelette with fruit On a nice clean restaurant as well

Sunny Day Cafe is a nice place in Hamilton Town Center. A friend of mine and I decided to stop by…read moreon a beautiful Saturday morning. It wasn't very busy yet and we were able to snag a table outside so we could enjoy the cool morning air while we ate. The staff were awesome, especially our waiter, David. He is very nice and laughed when I asked for funds to retire when asked if there was anything else he could do for us. My companion and I both had water, and I also had coffee.. Caffeine is still a necessity in the morning and Sunny Day Cafe's coffee is very good. No generic, bad tasting drip coffee here! My friend was craving pancakes, so she ordered a stack. I was torn between the biscuits & gravy, and the french toast. The biscuits & gravy won out and I had a couple of eggs added on top. I'm also a big hash brown kind of guy so I ordered some on the side. The pancakes looked very good as did the biscuits & gravy. I can't speak for the pancakes, because I didn't get a chance to sample them, but I have to say I was a bit disappointed with the B&G's. The gravy was kind of thin and tasteless. The biscuits were nice, and the eggs were cooked just like I asked. It wasn't bad, but not up to par with other places I have had biscuits & gravy from. (My house included.) The hash browns were disappointing also. They had an odd taste to them. Kind of like they had been cooked in the same spot as seafood was just cooked and used the residual oil. It was very off putting. Next time I will order the french toast. It has a nice selection of berries that are served with it, and sounds delicious. Overall, Sunny Day Cafe is a nice place for breakfast. The prices are reasonable, and the portions a nice size. The staff is great, and the atmosphere is relaxing. I will be back and try some of their other offerings.

Attended High Tea at Cheeky Bastards in September. Made reservations via website which worked…read morewell. Received calendar reminders and confirmation. Had a choice of loose leaf teas and cocktails. I enjoyed a Pimm's Cup with Pimm's liqueur and elder flower which was delicious. The tea tray included scone with jam and clotted cream, crust less tea sandwiches (egg salad, beef and cheddar, Queen's coronation chicken salad, and pesto with feta. Hand made sweets included a chocolate sable biscuit (cookie), raspberry cupcake, apple bar, and fruit bar. Everything was beautiful, fresh, and tasty. Never having had English tea service, we enjoyed the experience, the service and the food.

6-28-26 Some couple-friends of ours decided to start a dinner club, and this was our choice for our…read morefirst gathering. I was looking forward to it, as this has been on my list of places to go, and we haven't been here before. There were supposed to be 10 of us be we ended up being 8 this night. We had reservations, and had the lovely little private room in the back. (The whole restaurant seems just to seat about 20 or so.) Decor is fun & a nod to all things Britsh. We had 7 scotch eggs for the table. They were served cut in half with a mustard hollandaise, and we re scrumptious. Around the table, we had a variety of beers nda cocktails. I asked the server to pair me a white to go with my fish & chips, and asked for anything except Moscato. They sent a sauvignon blanc that was perfect. My friend next to be had a bloody Mary that was definitely Instagram worthy (see pics). The menu is fairly extensive, but most of us ordered either the fish & chops or the steak & Guinness pie (like a shepherd's pie). For pricing, the scotch eggs are $14.95 ea.; the fish & chips was $29, and the steak & Guinness pie was $30, so I would classify this as "upscale pub." Everything was tasty and a #yum #ReviewsByRL

Been coming now for years to this location and it's been a good experience every time. Good food,…read moreespecially like the chicken fried chicken breakfast dish here. The staff has always been pleasant and genuinely interested in making the visit pleasant. So many places start off nice and then go Down hill that has not happened here . Consistently good food and service.

We decided to stop in Erika's place for dinner. Despite construction on the square, parking was…read morepretty easy. My wife ordered a Cheeseburger, and I ordered the Beef Noodle daily special. The burger was dry and lacked any flavor. The beef Noodles on top of mashed potatoes was not much better. The side of corn tasted like it was heated up straight from the can. (The food quality was 2 stars at best). Erika's Place is probably much better for breakfast. I'm guessing "special" menu items, such as tenderloin or BBQ Spud, and generous potions with lower prices bring people in for dinner. The servers were very friendly and they seemed to know several of the other "regular" diners. The restaurant was clean and comfortable.