This place is the perfect pub feel with delicious comfort food and amazing desserts. The service is fantastic! You leave feeling good and full! read more

Came here for the first "Tenderloin Trail" Tuesday of 2022 and am SO happy we did. The tenderloin was amazing tonight. As I devoured the entire thing, I tried to remember if I've had as good of one in the past decade. I couldn't come up with a time. In typing this, I know it makes it sound like this was my first Dooley's tenderloin, which it was not. I guess I've participated in enough Tenderloin Trails now to realize this one is my favorite. The tenderloin is tenderized to what I consider the perfect thickness and the breading is also perfect in that it is not too thick with just the right crispness and salty flavor. Totally unnecessary with the size of the sandwich, we ordered the potato skins to share. They were very good, and I will want them again. Dooley's is also known for some great soups and there are some more unusual salad dressing options than you will find elsewhere. The inside of the restaurant is a blast from the past, and I mentioned to my husband tonight that I actually think I would be disappointed if they updated it. The staff are wonderful and friendly even at the end of a busy day. Highly recommend. read more

Since they are closed Saturday and Sunday. I will never be going there. I was not impressed with their food before. It wont matter now.

We strongly agree with another review that said to look no further for a great fish sandwich. You will not find better fish sandwiches; the fresh cod was thick and the crunchy breading was seasoned perfectly. The coleslaw and fries were amazing. The lemonade was delicious and the iced tea was very tasty. Do not leave without trying the sugar cream pie and if you think you're too full for dessert get it to go! read more

Surpassed all my "To Go" expectations! Highly recommend the Tenderloin Sandwich and Fries. Everything was fresh and curbside pickup extremely easy. If you, or you and your family, are looking for a quality local Carmel "To Go" option, this is the one. Can't go wrong with a good ole Giant Breaded Tenderloin Sandwich! Thank you to the owners and staff! read more

Great place for a Tenderloin! Dooley O'Tooles is a Carmel tradition and always our first choice for a tenderloin! We got there about 11:30 and were seated very quickly. This is THE local spot for Carmel residents so it can get busy later at lunch. I love eating here and because it has that local vibe of neighbors and friends running into each other. Our waitress was great and my grilled tenderloin was very good. I got the green beans and my husband got the fries. Our drinks were always full and we got in and out, which is important since I only get an hour for lunch. read more

Dooley O'Toole's - Tenderloin Tuesday! - American Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Can't say enough good things about this place. Yea, the decor might say mid 90s Applebees, but I think that's part of the charm. The service is always outstanding but the food here is the real draw. Amazing breaded tenderloins and the Hoosier chili is some of the best chili I've ever had! Will definitely return read more

Dooley O'Toole's - Tenderloin, Hoosier Chili, and chips - American Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

This is a great local place. Not sure who the owners are but it definitely has that family owned vibe. The bartender was super chill and funny. That great personal service but he left me alone enough for me to feel completely comfortable and enjoy my meal. The whole time the staff was bantering with other guests and it felt very homey and nice. The food was tasty the service was quick and friendly and I will definitely come back here. read more

Dooley O'Toole's - Fish and chips with a freebie side of biscuits and apple butter. - American Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Excellent food and service! The tenderloins and chicken sandwiches are excellent! Love the cheesy mushrooms appetizer!

The food was good I had the cheeseburger and French Fries, the wife went with the chicken fingers.

Although they have been in business 37 years, our first visit was during Hamilton County's "Tuesday Tenderloin" promotion. Since then, we have returned twice more; both times for lunch. They have "Tuesday Tenderloin" each week throughout the year. My wife says their chicken velvet soup is the best she has ever had. Their waitresses are what I would call "old school": friendly, competent, knowledgeable and efficient. I would also venture to say they have a long tenure with the firm. The young bartender's son, Stephen, is fabulous. Among other things he shows senior citizens respect; along with others he seats you, he busses tables, he deliveries food to the table. He is full of enthusiasm and handles multi-tasks with efficiently . His father should be very proud of him. We find their pricing very comparable to similar restaurants in the area and a bargain for the quality served. One alert: Arrive early, or late, as the place is full at lunch hour. Their parking can be a concern at times due to limited spaces. read more

Wonder food and tremendous service! We always have an outstanding experience when we dine at this establishment.

You can't go wrong at Dooley O'Toole's. Their food is always good. Our server was very good. The four of us had the Fish sandwich. We cleaned our plates! Ambiance is great! A nice change from the stark stainless steel of today. read more

One of the oldest restaurants in Carmel (and it shows), yet I had never been until I stopped in to take advantage of their Tenderloin Tuesday deal. I can't claim to be a tenderloin connoisseur, but this was a good Hoosier sandwich. I ordered it breaded instead of grilled, because go big or go home. In true tenderloin fashion, it came out the size of my plate and I could barely find the bun. My meal came with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, mayo, etc. on the side. For my side dish, I picked the chive fries, which are wedge style and delicious, but I couldn't taste much seasoning. I could only eat half of my tenderloin, so you might considering splitting it. Note that they have a separate room for large groups with its own drink machine to make it easy to get drinks. Within my group, there were a few minor mishaps with "who ordered what" but the staff got it all squared away. Our meals came out in a decent amount of time, too. read more

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Went here for a graduation lunch with 13 people. The service was incredible. The orders were all correct and we never had to ask for refills or anything. Best service I have had in a long time. They are known for their pork cutlet sandwiches. The cutlet is huge. The. In only covers about a fourth of the cutlet. Cutting it in half and stacking it on the bun still leaves a lot hanging over the edge. The biscuits and apple butter was good, too. It was hard to find. It is in a strip mall and the signage is hard to see. The restaurant was empty. It had the feeling of a restaurant past its prime. The food, with the exceptions above, was mediocre. I had the grilled meatloaf. Boring. The steak was OK, as was the chicken finger salad. If you enjoy good service and pork cutlet sandwiches, go here. read more

Great Carmel local legend with consistent and delicious food. Lunch special of the mini tenderloin and the chicken velvet soup are a win win on price and flavor. Tons of other good choices but hard to find a great lunch in Carmel that isn't crazy overpriced. Been going here since I was a kid. Great friendly staff. read more

My girlfriend and I went to get lunch at Dooley O'Toole's and had to try their Tenderloin Tuesday special. We had been told they were large, but neither of us could eat more than half and had enough leftovers for dinner too. We tasted samples of each other soups and the chicken velvet was by far our favorite, creamy with lots of flavor. Our waitress Sara was very quick, kind and professional. We loved being surrounded by all of the antique and historical objects and the atmosphere was very warm and inviting. We will definitely be returning for my mother's birthday in a couple of weeks. read more

We had a solid dinner here. I tried the special, filet medallions with rice pilaf and mushroom gravy. It was phenomenal. It came with bread or fried biscuits. The bread was dense and tasty and served warm. The cup of chili was fine, but nothing special. It came out so hot that it took me forever to be able to eat it. Salads came next, and they weren't great. The dressings are strange. My Caesar dressing was sweet with no garlic. Hubby had some bacon mustard monstrosity that again was way WAY too sweet. Good thing we weren't feeling the salads, because the entrees came out mere moments after the salads were served. Service was like the chili - fine, but not great. Our server couldn't give any suggestions for what was good besides the pork tenderloin. I asked for suggestions "not including pork or chicken". Then I ordered green beans. The green beans were served with bacon. Not a huge deal, I still eat bacon on occasion, and if I were a strict vegetarian, I probably would have thought to ask if the green beans came with pork. Still, it was disappointing that our server didn't make the connection that if I wanted entree suggestions that excluded pork, it would be worth warning me that I was ordering a side dish that included pork. I also forgot to tell her the temp on my steak and she never asked me. It luckily came out a perfect medium, but again something she should have asked me. Hubby and I agreed that dinner was fine. If someone invited us here, we would go again, but this likely will not be a first choice for us in the future. read more

I think Dooleys is one of the most underrated restaurants around. Everything we have ever had there was fantastic. The menu is diverse and original. I believe they have one of the best breaded tenderloins I have ever had . Their original soups are delicious as well. The atmosphere is comfortable and clean. Very good service as well read more

Dooley O'Toole's - Fantastic Tenderloin, Smoked Meatloaf, dinner salad , Chive Fries and a kids meal hamburger with fresh fruit - American Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

This was a favorite stop during occasional trips to Carmel we used to make when we lived here n the Southside of Indy. The menu's half sandwich and soup is a favorite choice, because it allows for enjoyment of the yummy chili (or the notable House chicken velvet soup) as well as the tenderloin or reuben, both worth trying. Dooley's chili and soups (a new one is offered daily) are always worth trying. Dooley's offers daily specials, too, and I'll occasionally explore one of those. My favorites of the specials were a grilled seasoned chicken, mashed potatoes and vegetable and a teriyaki chicken with mashed potatoes and vegetable. They're pretty good about letting you swap out a side for a salad, which I've done. I also enjoy that they keep a couple of craft brews on draft, including at least one from a local brewery. read more

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Great Homemade soups and today is Clam Chowder day. So Good! Can't wait for next Thursday for the tomato soup.

Dooley O'Toole's has been a fixture in Carmel for more than thirty years. I've been going there for almost twenty years now and have always found it to be a satisfying experience. There is ample convenient parking in a lot off Carmel Drive shared by O'Toole's with a few other businesses in the short strip mall. I have heard the decor described as outdated. I prefer to think of it as timeless. The overall dining area is divided by short walls, railings, decorative windows, and varying floor levels into five general areas, one being the bar. Furnishings include booths, tables, chairs, and approximately a dozen-and-a-half stools around the squared-off horseshoe bar. It is all dominated by dark wood with brass accents. Neon signage in the bar area--visible throughout--adds an eye-catching touch. A few muted TVs are scattered through the areas while unrelated recorded music plays at a level conducive to conversation. I was in there most recently just yesterday at mid-afternoon for a few drinks and a bite to eat. There were only three or four other customers there when I arrived. I chose to take a seat at the bar where Devon, the bartender/server, was quick to greet me in a genial manner. O'Toole's has a comprehensive menu with a substantial list of appetizers, salads, soups, sandwiches, entrées, sides, and desserts, plus a full bar. I first ordered the Chicken Velvet soup, the Taco Nachos, and the Cheesy Shrooms. Devon asked if all of that was for dining in or if any of it was for carry-out. I assured him it was all for dining in. He then reminded me of the gracious size of their portions and suggested I might want to rethink my selections; perhaps ordering just two of the items and then, if I still wanted it, I could order the third. Given that, I asked for the soup and nachos. Devon was absolutely right. I had a cup of the soup--chicken and cream flavored with curry and ginger; and then the nachos--a heaping plate of cheese, green onions, lettuce, olives, peppers, tomato, and spicy beef over corn tortilla chips and served with salsa and sour cream on the side. It was all delectable and I could not have eaten another bite. The one fault I find with the establishment is that they are only open Monday through Friday (not on weekends) and at that only until 9:00 in the evening. For a weekday lunch, dinner, snack, or drink at very reasonable prices however, Dooley O'Toole's is an excellent choice. read more

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After 34 years, this place is still going strong with the regulars. It is not a Foodie place- unless you are looking for comfort food. Decor is faded neon Irish, with a friendly 80s soundtrack, but soups are fresh homemade. I had a delicious tomato bisque soup with blue cheese and we shared a pretzel appetizer with queso. Pretzels were amazingly light--soft, buttery and lightly salted. The queso was somewhat bland. Husband had the sloppy joe special, served on a soft shiny bun with a side of coleslaw. My Yuenling was only $4, a fair price in a restaurant. Service at dinner time was excellent. read more

Last Tuesday in July for the Breaded Tenderloin event. The tenderloins here are right out the Orgasmitron. Thickness, batter and buns yelled out Eat Me. Sally said her grilled loin was very fine. We will return, maybe every Tuesday. They constantly have reduced loin prices every Tuesday. Whew. read more

It's been forever since we have been here! We like to support local establishments and this is truly local. Service was prompt and attentive...and let's not forget cheerful! Drinks are reasonably priced with a generous pour. Salads came out cold and crisp. Pork tenderloin was huge, hot, and tasty! The fish and chips were plentiful and perfect. All in all it was a pleasant experience. I will return sooner than later! read more

I lke this place. I like it a lot. If you're expecting a traditional Irish pub (think The Golden Ace), you'll be disappointed. If you're used to corporate knock offs (think Claddagh), I think you'll be quite pleased. Dooley's has one of the best tenderloins anywhere. On Tuesday nights, they have a breaded tenderloin with one side for $7.45....an insanely reasonable price for a HUGE tenderloin and a HUGE order of fries. I recommend the chive fries. to. die. for. Service is always outstanding, and the owner seems like he really enjoys owning the restaurant, a huge plus. The patty melt is VERY good. The Reuben is....on par with most Indy area Reubens, which is to say, average at best. Their double decker burger...the name I can't recall...is outstanding. Specials every night, always reasonably priced. Great service. We keep coming back, and that's about the highest compliment we can pay to a business. read more

Tried this place in Carmel out tonight for their Indy tenderloin week special. Establishment is definitely dated but it's clean and kept up nicely. Our server was really friendly and prompt. Their tenderloins which we both got- one grilled and one breaded are HUGE! They were both good nothing super special in my opinion but still enjoyable. We also each got a side of fries which were also good. Not sure if I will end up back here but I wouldn't be mad if I did. read more

Dooley O'Toole's - Tenderloins are hugeee - American Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Best service I've had in years. Food amazing and the servers actually care and have pride in their work! Tracy's awesome. I would've posted a picture but I ate it too fast read more

I never expected that my experience could be so bad. We arrived after the lunch rush at 1:00 waited for an hour and fifteen minutes. Were delivered the wrong orders they belonged to someone else. Close the doors and go home. I will never return. The worst restaurant experience ever. Wow What an enormous turnaround Super professional staff Quick service Unbelievably awesome experience Great food Glad we returned read more

This restaurant is iconic, old time Carmel. The best chicken velvet soup and the pork tenderloins are to die for. Lots of comfort foods from beef stew, meatloaf and sugar cream pie. I miss they are not open on Saturdays or Sundays. I highly recommend. read more

I've been going to Dooley's regularly over the last decade. It all started with Tenderloin Tuesday and wraps up with Fish Friday but don't forget to explore this guys soup, I look forward to hearing what the soup of the day is plus there's always chicken velvet available everyday. Devin, who works behind the bar, is great to banter back and forth with. If you stop in try either of these sandwiches for a tasty meal and tell Devin I said hello :) read more

Dooley O'Toole's - Tenderloin Tuesday with pepper jack cheese and jalapeños - American Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Awesome tenderloin! Great service wait staff is friendly restaurant is clean always have great weekly specials. It's a great eating experience! . read more

Let's start off and say the food is good, but tonight the service was very poor. My wife Linda and I ordered our dinner talked and then our meal was serviced. Linda ordered the Tenderloin and I ordered a Taco Salad. Linda cut her Tenderloin in half and started eating. After one bite our waitress dropped off a to go box next to her plate. At the time we said that was strange, I took a bite of my salad and the next thing that happens the waitress lays down the check. Linda says well I guess it's time to go. Waitress says no, and I said why are we the only table being treated this way; I next asked to see the manager. The manager tried to pick up the check we said no we are paying but we will not be coming back. The manager would not say why we were treated this way. I did ask if it was the way I was dressed or because we did not order a drink. The manager just looked at me and would not answer. Anyway I would not recommend this restaurant. We will not be coming, back. The first time we had a meal here was August 1993 and it sure has gone down hill. read more

We stopped here for Tenderloin Tuesday and we were not disappointed! The pork tenderloin is generous in size (see picture), tender and very tasty. The decor is a little outdated but the hostess and waitress were very responsive and friendly. read more

Dooley O'Toole's - American Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Really good fresh tenderloins! Waitress was super friendly! A little hard to find but worth looking for! read more

Dooley O'Toole's - American Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Great place to go if you are in a hurry. Their tenderloins and fried biscuits are the best thing they have. I love going here when I am not on a diet. Their soup is really good as well and you're always safe ordering a salad. I love that they are locally owned and not open on Mondays. read more

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I just had one of the most delightful experiences here. The server was perhaps the most friendly server I have ever had. She even offered samples of the soup and special before purchasing. The food was classic comfort food: great soups, burgers, and steak. The atmosphere was typical of a mid 80s to 90s local restaurant and bar. I liked it because it reminded need me of places of the past although much cleaner. I look forward to going back. read more

This place is a wonderful hidden gem here in Carmel. Whenever we go in we're the youngest by a few decades, and it's part of what makes it great. The tenderloin is fantastic and definitely one of my favorites in Central Indiana! The wait staff has always been nothing but pleasant and the service is always efficient. The restaurant itself is dated but it works. I love coming here for a quick delicious dinner with my husband! read more

Dooley O'Toole's - Tenderloin week! - American Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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Came in for a nice quiet meal for birthday/Valentine's Day. Server was sweet and super attentive. She refilled drinks without being asked, answers lots of questions about the menu and offered samples of their food before ordering. Although there was a bit of confusion in the kitchen with my order, we had no clue as she took time to come back and apologize. She offered free dessert for the issue, but wasn't important to me as her service was great! You could tell they took pride in their food. Pretzel breadsticks were soo good! My hubby's tenderloin was huge. He said it was cooked perfectly. I had chicken fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans and fried biscuits with apple butter. These weren't just out of the can green beans. They were seasoned, had bacon in them and onions for flavor. Mashed potatoes and gravy were heavenly. I took most of my dinner home for the next day. Overall, we were very pleased with the service, food and the environment. I love that the tables weren't crowded, felt cozy and comfortable. Check it out, you won't regret it! read more

Looking for a great lunch in Carmel but not looking to spend 20 bucks? Tons of great options for around 10-12 bucks including side. Staff is super friendly and on top of it. No waiting around for the check. Highly recommend the Ruben sandwich and the chive wedges with ranch! read more