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Conner's Kitchen + Bar

3.9 (634 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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Walt N.

Typical hotel restaurant. Plenty of TVs to watch. The burnt ends appetizer was good. The crab cake hush puppies left a lot to be desired (tasted like hush puppies with Avery little blue crab chunks or flavor) My colleague got the wagyu burger and he said it was good. I had a wedge salad and it was good, although they didn't have blue cheese dressing!! Ranch with blue cheese crumbles. Ryan did a great job of taking care of us. Restaurant was loud, but that is the vibe they were going for. Lots of TVs with sports on all of them.

WAGYU CHEESEBURGER*
Kami H.

Located conveniently near the convention center and walkable from those nearby hotels. Food - The food was ok, but not memorable. Wagyu Cheeseburger: 3/5. Decent amount of fries, but the burger was not really flavorful. I could have used more seasoning on the patties or more secret sauce. Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie: 4/5. My only concern was that the pretzels were soggy. I would still order it again! If you love peanut butter, you'll love this pie. Service - Server was nice, but seemed to be a little distracted by people he knew that were dining there. It's a little slow, so I don't recommend this place if you're in a hurry.

Espresso martini
Mary H.

We stopped by after the Indians game for a drink and a bite to eat while traffic died down. The service was great! The spicy guac was really tasty and fresh, but not at all spicy in my opinion. The burnt ends had a great sauce on them but were pretty dry. The signature old fashioned was great. And then the espresso martini really lacked. I knew it was going to be bad when it didn't even have any beans on it. Would come back again to try a full meal and some different drinks

Lunch time salmon
Kristi B.

Server was so weird, she was very hot and she seemed disheveled. She was kind but concerning. You can't order dinner items at lunch apparently a different chef so he can't do dinner items. Salmon was good. But nothing to write home about.

LUMP CRAB HUSHPUPPIES
Michael S.

Food was great! My frat brother and I had the smoked wings, lump crab hushpuppies, and fries. The wings were tossed in a dry rub so it was well seasoned, and they were whole wings too! So it was a good portion size. The hushpuppies were phenomenal with their aioli and I wish I had another plate! They were stuffed with more crab than expected. Lastly I had the Peach Cobbler cocktail - I was in heaven and this is perfect for the fall or upcoming summer. This will always be my go-to. The service was awesome too! Bonnie was knowledgeable of the restaurant's current hits with customers and she gave awesome recommendations. She was outgoing with other patrons and gave great service. The ambiance gives business casual or dressed up casual. As there was a sorority convention in town (specifically downtown) most customers were dressed nice. Dim light atmosphere with positive vibes for sure. Great for a date night or hanging with a group of friends for a night out!

Lump crab hush puppies
Christina G.

I've stayed here at the Marriott several times but this was the first time I ate at Connor's kitchen. The Service and food were excellent! I dined during lunch service so I ordered off of the lunch menu. My server was Andrew and he was super attentive. I immediately ordered the lump crab hush puppies and they were delicious, I definitely recommend! I also ordered the wagyu Burger in my goodness, It was worth every calorie! I really like that they toast the bun and the cheese was cheesin!!! I look forward to trying other things off of the menu as well as the dinner menu.

Tim Tc A.

We stopped in to Conner's while in Indianapolis for a multi day conference. It is very near the capital building and the convention center in the downtown area. What I really liked about it is there is a large and very comfortable covered patio in the front facing the street. This was great to gather upon, during the waning hours of the day with colleagues to review all the things that had taken place. Fantastic menu with handcrafted cocktails, and delicious shareable appetizers. I did review the menu but didn't have a regular meal at Conners. Everything looked well prepared on the other guest tables. It is not standard pub food, instead it is several notches up. All in all, I would say that this is a fantastic place to unwind at the end of the day with friends or coworkers.

Lemon Buttermilk Pancakes
Missi R.

My first visit here, for Sunday brunch. There were only a few diners here when we arrived. The Colts were playing in Berlin at 9:30 am, and we thought it would be a good opportunity to watch the game while enjoying brunch. We ordered a few brunch entrées to share. The lemon buttermilk pancakes were doughy and undercooked in the middle. The edges were good. My friend ordered eggs, potatoes, and bacon. My favorite was the roasted potatoes. They were nicely seasoned and perfectly roasted. Our server was rather indifferent and seemed to be annoyed. Not annoyed with us but just seemed to be annoyed in general. Maybe he was just having a bad morning, but the service was not what I had expected to experience. The restaurant is attractive and we were able to see several tvs easily so we could watch the Colts game. We stayed for the first half while we were eating brunch then left for another nearby bar to watch the second half.

Front bar
Lorie L.

My group of 6 visited on a Wednesday night. We had 6:30p reservations, but this large restaurant was fairly empty. Earlier in the day our team mate dialed to change our reservation from 5 people to 6 and was asked if we'd be paying with one check for the larger party. Odd. Visually the restaurant makes a nice first impression with its tall ceiling, bar, and lighting. Good thing I took in the initial scene because we were sat in a corner of the room and I stared at the wall for the remainder of the night. Most of our group ordered old fashioned cocktails and the Waygu cheeseburger with fries. Other than the burger standing tall, nothing stood out about either item. After eating hotel food for 3 days you'd think this burger would've been the star of the week. Our server was friendly and our food arrived quickly. However, nothing kept us there for another round of drinks and we took our dollars to other restaurant. While I'd return if this was someone's pick for lunch or dinner, I wouldn't make the effort on my own or recommend Conner's.

Shrimp  Grits*
Yining D.

My family and I came here on a Saturday for brunch. We wish there more lunch options available on the menu. The food was pretty good, but I expected better just because of all the high Google reviews. We ordered the crab hush puppies which had a generous amount of crab in them and paired really well with the dipping sauce. My husband and dad got the wagyu burger which came with a generous amount of fries and you could add an egg or thick slice of bacon for extra cost. The shrimp and grits had a nice spicy flavor to them. The main item that was disappointing to me was the fish tacos. The fish was not seasoned well and was pretty flavorless with the other taco toppings. Service was friendly and efficient. Our waitress came over to check on us pretty regularly. Bathrooms were clean and all the booths were incredibly spacious. You can definitely come here with larger parties pretty comfortably. The food was a bit on the pricey side.

BBQ Smoked Brisket Hash*
Elaine F.

Best brisket hash by far!! Most restaurants that I've ordered hash from served diced potatoes and shredded brisket. But this brisket was a cut above! The brisket was sliced thick, smokey flavor and served with whole redskin potatoes that were so, so good. If you want a great brunch, add Connor's Kitchen to your list.

Burger and fries
Lydia C.

We stopped in during an IU game to meet up with some friends and grab a few burgers, and overall had a good experience. The place was busy (expected with the game going on!), and even with the crowd our server did a good job staying attentive. Service was a little slower, but totally understandable given how busy they were. The food was definitely the highlight -- everyone at our table ordered burgers and fries, and they were fantastic. They also accommodated us when a couple of us wanted to split a burger; they handled it without any issue. Drinks were just okay. nothing bad, but nothing standout either. I've definitely had better and worse elsewhere. The only downside was how tight the seating felt. The tables are very close together, and with the place full, it was hard to move around or even get in and out of your seat. They also don't allow standing room, so if you don't have a table, you're kind of out of luck. Still, solid food, good service, and a lively atmosphere -- especially if you're in the mood to enjoy a game with friends. We'd go back again!

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Tyra was amazing!!! She has so much fun and it makes the experience that much better. Great food, great people!

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Excellent atmosphere, food and service! Our waitress, Brie was amazing! Hospitality seems to be number one priority.

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Hardly anyone in, no one took order in 20 min so we left. Ton of better spots to visit a couple blocks away.

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Food is worthy of it's number 1 rating. Service was a little slow and inattentive. Ok if you are not in a hurry.

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Good food good drinks the service was awesome and there was a live band it was amazing

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Server was attentive. We ordered the Brussels sprouts for an appetizer and the fried chicken. Both were excellent.

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Food is good but service is terrible, it's not even busy and I've been waiting 45 min for my food..

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This has got to be the coolest Tiki bar I've seen in my life. I'm going to be recommending people…read morego to Indianapolis....for a tiki bar. But for real, holyshit. The first thing you'll notice when you walk in the room is that Tiki just exploded all over every surface. Even in the middle of the day, all of the windows have been blacked out; every surface of this place was intentionally chosen and crafted to perfectly showcase the Tiki atmosphere, all the way down to a light fixture and how it shows shadows on a wall piece. There's a reason that Tiki lovers across the US talk about this place on Reddit like they do. It's gorgeous. (From my nerding with the staff, most of the decor in the main bar is genuine; they have "mass produced" decor in their add-on bar area, but the main area's decor primarily came from donated collections.) From talking with staff, the end goal was that they wanted a place where the atmosphere WAS the discussion point; they wanted you to be so busy absorbing everything that you didn't bother to pick up your phone. That's honestly how we felt here despite staying for hours. We'd find a small detail (a gorgeous lamp or the Pufferfish lights) constantly. All the drinks are delicious and balanced. They're all Tiki, so they're all similar-esque, but their nuance makes the difference, and you aren't just drinking sugar water. They're priced like most cocktails in the area, but Tiki drinks go down easier, to keep an eye on yourself. The food was delicious too. They have a limited Hawaiian menu, and all of it paired really well with the drinks. It came out hot and delicious, and it was a great add-on to the drinks. They had more food options on the restaurant menu than is online. (There were "nachos" with plantains instead of chips, and that was wild??) Service was ridiculously good too. He was so smile-y and happy, and with all of the joking around the staff did, it's clear that they have a good time here. Our server was really friendly with a great memory and understanding of the full menu and could easily make recommendations. Great guy. It's impossible to really quantify how amazing this whole place is. The drinks are balanced and gorgeously garnished. The atmosphere drills all of those drinks home, and it feels like a vacation oasis in the middle of Indianapolis. I'm really excited to come back. The only downside: we tried a lot of their menu, and we didn't order any drinks with over-the-top presentations (fire, sparklers, etc.) I'm not sure if they have any. (Disclaimer: I went during a weekday, and the lack of other guests in this space definitely contributed to how much I loved it. Being able to see all the decor and talk to the staff and really take it all in was amazing vs being packed into a place that's really popular. It's worth the time to come when they're dead. If you do, they were totally fine with you picking up your drink and walking around the place to see it all and all the decor!)

Hmm, bummed to say I'm knocking my rating from a 5 to a 3 star based on the food. As some others…read morehave mentioned, they updated their menu since I came here last year and not for the better. I came with two friends a weekend ago and the waiter said how they had a new chef and new menu and how great it was! So, we tried the pollo boracho, which was... fine. I mean, it's just braised chicken with veggies, which is tasty, but I miss the Polynesian options they had a year ago... drinks were still excellent, and service was good! We wanted to sit in chairs with backs and when they sat us at a table with stools, we asked and they didn't really offer a solution. There were some highbacked chairs in the corner, but the table between them was small and low to the ground... I wish the waiter had just asked us to wait 15 minutes for someone to leave, but that was not an option, apparently. Leaving the old photos from my visit a year ago, including the old lettuce wraps.

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