A spot definitely off the beaten path with good food but room to improve. It definitely appears to be trying to cater to the neighboring hotel crowd that may not have the time to look around for an alternative spot. I visited this establishment for a Sunday brunch with 5 other friends. A sizable group, but nothing too unmanageable. We made a reservation, but upon arriving it seemed quite unnecessary given how empty the place was. We were seated and a very friendly waitress came by with menus. We were waiting for the remainder of our party who got caught in the construction traffic, so we decided to get some drinks. The drink prices were around the $10 range, which dissuading me from purchasing additional drinks. I ordered their agave margarita and my other two friends put in their respective orders. It would then take 10+ minutes for our drinks to arrive. The drinks were good, but it just seemed to take a while. When the remaining of our party arrived, we ordered a round of shots for the table. This once again took 10+ minutes to arrive which made even less sense. Needless to say, after placing our food orders, we would wait a significant amount of time for that to arrive. The food was excellent though! I had the chicken and waffles which were cooked fantastically. Overall, the food and drinks are good! Drinks are a little pricey, but the food is reasonably priced. The biggest area of opportunity is the service times. Our waitress seemed a bit overwhelmed...maybe she was new? If that is the case, there seemed to be other servers that could have helped. The wait times made a 1.5 hr brunch to over 2+ hours. A little excessive and a bit grating. read more

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The atmosphere was great and the food tasted delicious. The Buratta and the Poke bowl came in a timely manner and presentation was wonderful. I highly recommend the bar for it's friendly atmosphere while eating alone. read more

Brought in the New year trying a new restaurant in downtown. I tried their blood orange margarita and old fashion. Both drinks had amazing flavor and were strong how I like them ! I also tried the crab cake hush puppies, which were amazing .Omg there were big pieces of crab and the flavor was amazing! I will be back to try different items. read more

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Great food and service here. Interior is nice and relaxing. Perfect for a date night or business dinner. Highly recommend.

This is our first time. Best food and atmosphere. Kathy is the best server ever talked us into ice cream gooey butter cake!

Kathy and Julia are amazing. Julia especially. She's gonna crush it at Conners read more

Walking into Conner's, we were surprised at how big it is. There is a large bar seating area, and an even larger family dining area. The decor is clean and modern with a pleasant aesthetic. Before even sitting down, we were glad we made the choice to come here. Service was a bit slow, even though there seemed to be several employees working, so I would suggest not coming here if you're in a hurry. We started with the lump crab hush puppies and the smoked chicken wings (Yelp tip - check in here and you get a complimentary appetizer or dessert). Don't skip the hush puppies - those are delish! For my entree, I got the spicy tuna poke salad. The top 1/3 layer was packed with fresh tuna, cucumber, bell pepper, carrots and sesame seeds, but disappointingly, the bottom 2/3 of my salad was iceberg lettuce, which seemed really boring for this type of salad. Definitely not worthy of $15. My husband got the Cubano sandwich, which he seemed to enjoy. We had to wait quite a while from the time our check was dropped off, until it was collected. All in all, it was a positive experience and I would definitely return to Conner's. read more

Conner's Kitchen + Bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Came to Conner's on a Friday night at about 7:30pm. Pretty empty, but that doesn't matter. I wanna start by giving a shoutout to our SUPER friendly waitress, TAYLOR!! Very knowledgeable, friendly, and funny. She made perfect suggestions, checked in with us, and remembered my friends birthday! If you come here, I highly recommend asking for her. Now onto the food...I ordered the fried chicken which was pretty good. The portion is huge, so be prepared! Also got a peppered Paloma and it was very flavorful. Def will come back! read more

My friends and I decided to go here for dinner prior to an Indians game. This was my first time at Conners and I wasn't impressed enough that I will likely go back. The biggest issue was the service. I understand every place is very understaffed and things may take longer, that was not the issue. Our server had many challenges. She forgot to put in our appetizer order, then put in one of our appetizers wrong, brought me an entirely different drink, never brought the right appetizer, had about 4 items on our bill that we never ordered plus charged us for the appetizer that we never received. The food was okay but not good enough to warrant a trip back. We were patient with our server since she seemed to be inexperienced. Just know if you plan to go here to expect to have to be patient as well. read more

We came here for Brunch on a Saturday. The host staff is very nice, the decor of the restaurant makes the place look upscale and they allow dogs on the outdoor patio (called #yappyhour), in front of the restaurant, which is why we decided to sit down for a meal. HOWEVER, the service was sloooow and the food was only diner-quality, and therefore would be considered overpriced comparatively. The 2-3 host came back and forth to the front podium several times, but did not acknowledge the several people standing in line. It took 10+ minutes to even be greeted by the host, at which time we requested an outside patio table since we had our dog with us; and even though there were 2 available tables, we did not get seated for about 20 minutes. Another 10 minutes passed before we saw our waitress, and our water glass was dirty, which they replaced. After ordering, our food took 40+ minutes to be brought out. The waitress did not bring us utensils, and when it was brought to their attention, it took a while before receiving silverwares and napkins. We ordered the 'Double cheeseburger' and the 'Fried Chicken and Waffles'. The 'Double cheeseburger' is suppose to have a "brisket blend", but tasted like a greasy diner-grade burger with thin patties. The quality of the burger is similar to what I would buy from a 'Steak & Shake' restaurant, but overpriced in comparison. The 'Fried Chicken and Waffles' was dry. The waffle was dry and tasted overcooked/burnt. The fried chicken was not moist. When the entree was initially brought out, the single-serving syrup container was filled one-eighth of the way; so when a new one was requested, it did not arrive for about 20 minutes when we were already half-way through eating our food. Aside from the times when we ordered, and the food was brought out to us; the waitress only checked on us a couple of times in the 2 hours we were there, and our water was refilled once in that time period. The service was so slow that we saw other customers, who only ordered a drink/cocktail get up and leave because they waited 30+ minutes for their drink to arrive. If I have nowhere quick to go, I may visit this restaurant to try their cocktails, which seems appealing, but we did not try this visit. But I would not come here for food, rather if you want diner-quality and diner-style food, then just go down the street to the 'Steak & Shake'. read more

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Enjoyed the vegetable quinoa chili for lunch today. A little too spicy until I added the lime creme .... delicious! Service by Bri was fantastic too! Great service always makes a place special. read more

Conner's Kitchen + Bar - Quinoa chili - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

An early brunch before spending the day downtown, this was the most perfect spot! Seating was quick and service was fast. I ordered the lemon blueberry pancakes, a friend ordered the pecan french toast, and another the thick cut bacon eggs benedict. Our food came out quick. The blueberry pancakes were fluffy and delicious, the lemon portion was served as a sweet sauce on the side, it was a fantastic pairing. The side of bacon was perfect and crispy. The french toast was like a bake, she said it was warm and buttery and absolutely amazing. The portion was massive. The atmosphere is modern and upbeat, it has a nice warm feeling, with high ceilings and large windows. This is a great spot in downtown, prices are very reasonable with really great food! read more

I visited Conner's for the first time this past weekend and I will say that I intend on visiting at least 3 more times because there are so many things on the menu I want to try! The waitress was great and she had a ton of great honest feedback on the food and drinks. I always appreciate a waitress that can make good recommendations. The atmosphere was great and the wait was quite short for everything. read more

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We came here before a game on a Tuesday at 5:30. We allowed an hour and a half. The server forgot to put in our order. She took accountability. However the manager Mitch was so rude! He barley apologized and acted inconvenienced that he came to tell us our food would be out in 20 minutes, after we had waited an hour 10. We were late for our game. Not impressed with the management at all! read more

Love love love love LOVED it! Great atmosphere, wonderful service, and the food is outstanding. IF I had to pick a complaint, it would be the mahi mahi was a little extra breaded for my liking, but the flavor of the fish was so great it made up for it! Loved the drinks too! Pomegranate-bourbon something (sorry, can't remember) was OUTSTANDING. For sure a slow sipper that went great with the fish! Also, if you get an appetizer and like crab, get the hush puppies. SO good! For sure will be back! Being a local, I honestly didn't even know this place was here (but it being in a hotel, it probably is more focused towards advertising those guests which is 100% understandable). My waitresses name was Genivieve and she's actually the reason I learned about it when she popped into my work! Can't appreciate her service and information enough! My hope is that more locals will discover this place because it really is outstanding! Can't wait to be back! read more

Really good service and food, but out of a lot on their signature drinks (the first two we ordered) and on a not busy nights. Pricy place but a good option for the area read more

Fantastic! Our server, Micah was wonderful and his recommendations were fabulous. The cheesy chicken enchiladas were the best we had ever had! Excellent! read more

I went here for Thanksgiving around 9:30pm. I really enjoyed the brisket burnt ends ( it's not for people that don't like the fatty parts) and prime rib nachos. The nacho cheese was the consistency and taste of a béchamel sauce. The server I had was good and very honest and helpful with the menu options. The inside and outside of the place was a vibe. I'll definitely be back! read more

Sat at the bar, great and friendly bartender! The burger was pretty good, but service pushed this place to a 5!

Had a delicious steak and frites. Cooked perfectly. Fries were very good. We split a turkey Cobb salad and the dressing was outstanding. My wife had the fried chicken which came with a sweet pepper sauce on the side. Mashed potato with mushroom gravy was her side. Ice tea sweetened with real sugar mixed in back was one of best glasses of tea lately. Our server Carrie was so friendly, checked on us often, brought refills without asking for them. She made this dining experience memorable. We were so hungry when we arrived and were plenty full when we left. Short walk from the Westin Indianapolis. Nice interior and flaming heaters on the porch were pleasant on this cold night. Love this place. read more

Conner's Kitchen + Bar - Exterior shot with flaming heaters. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Really good food and friendly staff. Enjoyed the atmosphere and my husband enjoyed the local draft beers

Very nice - the atmosphere was very comfortable and modern. We had breakfast and it was wonderful with all fresh ingredients. Our waitress was super and very helpful. read more

Stopped in for a quick lunch during a conference. No delays in our care, but the GM came to the table and made sure that we were taken care of and wanted to help our waiter. So a GM that is not only there for the customer, but also there for his staff is an amazing environment. Food was great, drinks were awesome and customer service was amazing! Jake is the GM, make sure to say hi to an establishment that cares about everyone! read more

I've visited here before, but ii went last night for date night with hubby. He used to eat this butter cake dessert at California Pizza Kitchen but it's closed now, so unless we're out of town, he doesn't have it. Well I found out Connors has one too! So we went specifically for that, we did have dinner: I had the double cheeseburger and he had the Quinoa veg chili, both super tasty. We also got to try their hush puppy crab cakes ( they have a check in coupon, your welcome). The vibe is perfect, dim, intimate, perfect for date night, or the bar seating for a fun casual night! Best of both worlds. They comp parking, major plus. Now the infamous butter cake, it was everything you can imagine. My husband approved and will be back! read more

So first off if this review was just about the service that we got I would've given this a five star. We arrived early for my friends birthday brunch and our server was super accommodating, got us drinks and even agreed to bring out some donuts for the birthday girl with candles and didn't charge us for that dessert. We had good service throughout and felt very well taken care of. Unfortunately where this restaurant fell short for me was the food and drinks. All our cocktails were extremely strong and rather pricey considering we couldn't really finish them. My French toast was delicious. But I definitely felt that it was a little overdone and lost some flavor because of how much pecan was on top of it. my partners fried chicken was undercooked and his waffle was a little bit from being fully cooked as well. My friend even felt that her pancakes were not cooked all the way through. Considering how expensive all the entrées are I expected a little bit more in terms of quality. However in terms of quantity you are definitely not going to go hungry for how much you're spending here. One bonus was that they do validate parking in the Marriott garage which is helpful specially since mall parking tends to be a little bit busier on weekends. read more

Conner's Kitchen + Bar - Pecan Praline Baked French Toast, Lemon Buttermilk Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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We came by here because we thought they had drink specials but that doesn't apply on the weekends. We still had a beverage and decided to have dinner. I had the ahi tuna salad and my husband had the Cobb salad. Both salads were very good, super fresh tasting and not drowning in dressing. The atmosphere in the restaurant is nice, music is a bit loud and they had the windows open and it was a but chilly out. I would probably come back during the week for happy hour and partake in the drink specials. I have heard they do have a great brunch. read more

I was staying at the Marriott hotel on business which I do frequently. It was 7:30pm on a Monday night and I was starting to get hungry so I decided to try the hotel restaurant called Conners. As I was walking from the hotel lobby to the reception area I passed 7-8 booths and several tables sitting empty. The restaurant was only half full so that should have tipped me off right away. Because I have a bad back I asked to be seated in a booth instead of sitting at a table with hard chairs. The receptionist advised they were booked and they only had tables available. SERIOUSLY?? 7:30pm on a Monday night and the restaurant was only half full and you're booked solid??B.S. Very hard for me to believe. Needless to say I went back to my room and ordered Uber Eats. I wouldn't recommend you waste your valuable time on this poorly managed restaurant. read more

This is the place to be on a week day before 6pm! Each week day there's a half priced signature cocktail and there's half priced appetizers until 6pm. The crab hush puppies are to die for and I love the citrus dip that comes with it. They were fried perfectly and you can see the lump crab. Conners completely renovated the space; it is gorgeous in here! read more

This is one of the worse places I have ate at. The food sucks and the staff was really rude.

This place needs to be on everyone's list for happy hour. They have great deals. I tried some of the menu items at a Yelp event and really enjoyed everything. I've been to happy hour twice. Both times were on a Wednesday so the $5 drink special was the prickly pear margarita. It's delicious! They have a different $5 drink special Monday-Friday. They also offer half off appetizers. The crab hush puppies are insanely good! I also really like their brussel sprouts and deviled eggs. The nachos were just okay. They have plenty of high top tables in the bar and also offer outdoor seating. Service has always been spot on. The first time I went they ran out of the drink that was on special so they offered me another drink at the same price. Happy hour is from 3-6 PM every Monday-Friday. Highly recommend!! read more

This is awesome place to eat and the ambience is great. Crab Hush puppies and the macaroni is superb read more

Conner's Kitchen + Bar - It's my daughter's 35th Birthday And this is our first time here. It's a beautiful place. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We ordered the Brussels sprouts, devil egg w bacon, truffle chips, tuna poke, southern fried chicken, and crab hush puppies. Ate before taking pics. Tuna poke was ok but everything else was delicious!!! The fried chicken was so juicy and tasty!! Definitely a must have! Service was excellent as well! We left w belly full and happy! Great job! read more

Was at Indy 500 today and came here after the race because a lot of people recommended it and it was close to our hotel. The place looks really classy, wasn't really that busy when we arrive and they sat us down right away. The menu was simple with a good variety. It did take a while to get some water on the table, but our server was very nice and accommodating. We ordered the nachos and the crab hush puppies plus fish tacos and ribs. The nachos were very delicious, hush puppies were on the plain side. The fish tacos came with creamed corn, it has overall very good flavor. And the ribs were well cooked. However, nothing stood out compared to Chicago standards. I would of given this place a four stars compared to what else is around here, but overall, it's not on the same level with restaurants in the same price range else where. We did have a great time and would come back when we are in the area. read more

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This restaurant is attached to/inside of the Marriott across the street from the conference center. It is convenient when you're in a pinch for lunch or dinner while at a conference. I stopped here a few times during my stay. I had the pulled pork nachos and they were amazing!!! There are two sizes to choose from (1/2 or full). There is a lotttt of cheese and toppings which most places lack with their nacho dishes. Let me say that the half size is plenty for two people to split. I would highly recommend them as an appetizer or quick snack. One of the days I stopped for lunch and had the Supernatural salad. On the menu it appeared to be so delicious. It came to the table and I struggled through the whole salad. The flavors and ingredients do not mesh. I would not recommend ordering this salad. Overall, the restaurant is beautiful and the staff is great! I would definitely recommend checking it out if you stay at the Marriott or are at a conference across the street. read more

Honestly I wasn't very impressed. It's a nice enough atmosphere/layout and the drink selection was pretty good (if over-priced) but the food left a lot to be desired. I tried the southern fried chicken. It was bone in which was fine but it was incredibly greasy and the honey sauce to pour over (literally just honey I think) didn't exactly add much. I've had better at KFC for 1/3 of the price. The desserts weren't excellent either. I ate with a fairly large group and I didn't really hear anyone rave. I think the general consensus was "it's fine". The waitstaff were friendly and attentive though (hence the 3 rather than a 2 star review). read more

Alex at the bar was amazing with great service! Ordered a Pepsi with extra ice and that's what I got! He honored free hush puppies and he's educated on the menu for sure as well! Will be back to visit again while im here competing read more

Conner's Kitchen + Bar - Chris was my server and he was amazing! Good for late night munchies! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Conner's Kitchen and Bar was nice and relaxed restaurant connected to the Marriott Hotel in downtown Indianapolis. I was in town for a conference and wanted to grab a quick brunch before heading to my first meeting. I ordered the Thick Cut Bacon with Egg Benedict. As expected the food was delicious. The hollandaise sauce was OK, maybe could have used a little more lemon, possibly? But the poached egg was nicely cooked and fluffy. The bacon was cooked perfectly, with a pretty good thickness, seem like pork belly more than bacon. The English Muffin was a little touch for my liking but I enjoyed it with my bacon and eggs. The grilled asparagus which accompany the egg benedict was cooked perfectly, not too soft but not too hard. It was nicely grilled with perfect grilled marks on the asparagus and grilled cherry tomatoes. Overall, I enjoy my experience at the restaurant and I would recommend to any guest staying at the Marriott. read more

This place was as good as you can get when it comes to hotel food. The drinks were strong, and the food came quickly...the only problem is that there were NO vegan options or customizable options. I ended up ordering toast, fruit, and a hash brown, and wasn't really sure how it was cooked and if it was really vegan. I wanted the waitress to catch on at the fact that I didn't eat meat, but she asked if I wanted a side of eggs. It would be great to be able to customize the breakfast burrito or make it easier for people to order that have diet limitations. read more

Conner's Kitchen + Bar - Brunchin' time. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Visited this little place associated with the Marriott in downtown Indianapolis as part of a reopening promotion. We ordered the lump crab hushpuppies. They were good, but several were under cooked in the middle. My granddaughter ordered the Smoked Pork Cubano sandwich it came with fries. It was rather plain. My daughter ordered the Prime Rib French dip and also thought it was very plain with too much bread to meat ratio. My other grand daughter ordered the southern fried chicken. She loved the chicken, however, found the gravy on the mashed potatoes overly seasoned and congealed ( inedible). The first bite of coleslaw was good but the second was too spicy and not in a good way. I ordered the Wagyu Bistro Steak Frites. This was a really terrific steak and I would come back just for this. Wasn't happy that it was served with fries though and asked for chips. The chips were pretty great. Their Signature Old Fashion was delicious. Our server, Dennis, was outstanding. This was comped as part of the reopening, however, a bill was provided. It was very pricy for 4 people. Stick with the steak, chips and cocktails and you'll be pleased. read more

Pretty, spacious, and great location by the Convention Center. Conner's Kitchen offered a Yelp check-in offer for a free appetizer or dessert so we ordered the fried crab hushpuppies. I'm not too familiar with hushpuppies but these were essentially deep fried cornmeal batter with bits of crab served with tartar sauce. Pretty good, but nothing to write home about. For entrees, we coincidentally both had salads. I had the kale salad with dressing on the side which was solid. My friend had the turkey cobb salad which already had turkey cubes. Both were light and a solid meal. Because we couldn't be too GOOD for our meal, we shared a side of fries for $4. Overall, clean and solid place for dinner if in the area. read more