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    Freeland's Restaurant

    4.6 (60 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Mushroom stroganoff
    Pat G.

    Finally made it. Everything I thought it was. Service fantastic. The tuna appetizer is a blend of textures. I really came for the mushroom stroganoff and it did not disappoint. Salmon was crispy but perfectly medium. Oh and the doughnut and coffee ice cream..Can't wait to return.

    Cassie T.

    Treated ourselves to an upscale experience. Food, drinks, and service didn't disappoint. In fact this was one of the best service I've had in a long time. They made it look effortless, though I know it's anything but. Bravo! If you like trying new ways of experiencing foods this is a good place to try. My only complaint is the noise level inside; I'm not sure how they could mitigate that, though. I did notice there's outdoor seating, which would be lovely in the warmer seasons. The experience comes at a pretty penny, but I'd look forward to returning for another special occasion.

    It looks like 3 people get 2 hours and 15 min to clarify. Maybe give us a timer or something so I could say we still have 15-20
    Gregory G.

    Getting kicked out for spending too much time here for my wife's birthday. Food took way too long and was over seasoned and overdone. My mother hosted us and is pretty mad as well, she wanted me to say that. Just make it into an apartment building just like the rest of this block......... on my way out, sorry I just got informed that our limit is 2 hours. Well how about kick us out at 2 hours not 1 hour and 45 min. Two different people tried to force us out before 1 hour and 50 min... Now at the time of this post I am required to leave. Goodbye

    Shrimp and grits
    Erin Q.

    This was a delightful surprise! I've driven by this multiple times and had no idea this was located where it is! Rich with history and a cozy and welcoming interior, Freeland's was the best place to have dinner with my friend. We were greeted by the sommelier with a tasting of a Spanish cava and that just set the tone for the evening. Our server, Mitch, was beyond knowledgeable and was able to answer all our questions and lead us down the right path. We started with the alpine nachos and the carrots. I love both potatoes and carrots, but these dishes were special. The alpine nachos had some bacon and raclette cheese, which as far as I'm concerned, makes everything better. I chose the parsnip soup while my friend had the lobster bisque which came with a tarragon marshmallow!! What?!? The bisque did have a kick, but both were great! For my entree, I went with the miso salmon and ordered medium well. It was melt in your mouth delicious! We had no room, but ordered dessert anyway. Ricotta donuts with Nutella ice cream because the coffee ice cream didn't set and the plum flan. Both unique and amazing! I also had the tequila banana liqueur drink and while strong, very smooth! This place is so perfect! Everyone was so friendly! A kind of hidden gem that I'm so glad I tried!

    Espresso martini
    Courtney S.

    I absolutely loved my experience at Freeland's. The food was so delicious. I also have allergies and they were able to accommodate those allergies so well. The staff is very attentive and it seems like they had a reasonable number of tables so they were always checking in making sure everything was good. The sommelier was very knowledgeable picked out a bottle for us to have with our dinner. I love that they greet you with a little bit of bubbly. The restaurant can get a little noisy, but I think it comes with the ambience of being in a repurposed home. It's very cozy very homey. I will say because this is situated in a neighborhood area. Parking is a little slim, but with that said there is a complex a few blocks up where you can park with no problem. Just plan ahead give yourself some extra time to find parking if you have a reservation, which I definitely recommend a reservation. The menu does change so i'll be back again to try some additional dishes.

    Buratta with Brussels. Really nice.
    rod m.

    We had a nice meal. Privately managed and well executed dishes. The Burrata is good, with brussels and sourdough toast that was solid appetizer. Really nice to share. The Korean Pork Belly was full flavored dish and well executed dish. Sweet and spicey with black rice. The old fashioned has a cinnamon kick with Angle Envy.

    Dumplings
    Michelle D.

    We celebrated our anniversary in May with an incredible dinner at this new establishment in Carmel, Indiana, from the owner's of Tinker Street. The menu is influenced by Eastern European cuisine, giving a nod to the previous home's owner of Hungarian descent. The original structure is an 18th century home that has been largely gutted while preserving elements like exposed brick . I loved every detail, like the chef-driven menu, mismatched china from estate sales. Wonderful craft cocktails. Knowledgeable servers. And who doesn't love to start their night with the little glass of complementary bubbly? And just 7 minutes from our house. We will be back really soon.

    Stefanie W.

    OMG! Support this delicious restaurant!!!! We tossed around the idea to come here or somewhere else and our party who has visited before, preferred Freelands! I've never been and my husband was concerned it was too limited??? He was wrong wrong wrong!!!!! We had a late reservation and they let me know they had earlier times. We had a great table near the kitchen, chefs table is what they called it and greeted with rose prosecco toast! Everything we ordered was delicious!!!! And the roast chicken was everyone's favorite! Recommend the Skeleton Key if you're looking for a bevvie! The flavors were spot on! Not too sweet! Bethany took very good care of us and we will be back! See the pics for drooling!

    the governess cocktail
    Josie M.

    I wish I could give a 4.5, but 4 it is. I just don't think they've ironed out the wrinkles yet. It's a pretty minimalistic restaurant decor wise. Nothing about the ambiance is all that jaw dropping, but it's clean and nice with a big window into the kitchen, which I always enjoy. I got the governess cocktail, which had pear, early gray and grey goose. It was so unique and fantastic. I'd absolutely get it again. As for the food, we started with the varenyky. I'm Ukrainian, so to hear them absolutely butcher the pronunciation of the dish was really sad. The wait staff should really know how to pronounce the dishes they are serving no matter the ethnicity. They tasted delicious though. They were pan fried, with some cabbage, carrots, and parsley served over a tasty puree. This was my favorite dish of the night. We then had the Brussels sprouts. Overall, they were very much not cooked through. The flavors were fantastic though - hazelnuts, parsley, a garlicky creamy sauce on top and some grapefruit to balance out the dish. Lastly, we had the moussaka. I can't say I've had moussaka all that often, but it tasted good. The aligot really completed the entree. The desserts, when read on the menu, were a bit too much a risk to order? I wanted something to really send me over the edge with its flavor profile and interesting twist, but each option either had apricot, orange, lemon or raisins which I wasn't in the mood for. I'll definitely go again to see how they improve with time, but there are definitely big shoes to fill being tinker street's sister restaurant.

    sakura farm pork belly
    Elizabeth B.

    Truly outstanding and exceptionally elevated dining experience at Freeland's in Carmel, Indiana, the other night while celebrating with colleagues post a training. From start to finish, everything felt thoughtfully curated and special. We were welcomed with a complimentary blush champagne tasting to kick off the evening, and we toasted to friendship and time together. Our server was tremendously fun and engaging, keeping the energy high all night and making the experience feel even more celebratory. Their cocktails were creative and beautifully balanced. I went with the seasonal tomato basil martini, which completely won me over. I'm a fan of savory, dirty-martini drinks, and this one delivered beyond expectation. My friends ordered the Dew Drops and the Fig & Walnut Negroni, and we all agreed they were fantastic (and of course, we sampled each other's). For starters, we shared three appetizers. The roasted carrots were our collective favorite, bursting with flavor and perfectly executed. The apple salad followed closely behind, bright and refreshing. The tandoori cauliflower was tasty, though the only dish that could have been slightly more elevated in flavor or presentation. For my entrée, I ordered the pumpkin gnocchi with chicken sage meatballs, which was absolutely incredible and full of cozy fall vibes. My friends chose the Tuna Tataki and the Sakura Farm Pork Belly, both of which were beautifully plated and met with equally loved reviews by them. Overall, Freeland's impressed us on every level - the ambiance, service, presentation, and taste. A perfect spot for a special evening out in Carmel. I was very enamored with the aesthetic of the modern meets vintage farmhouse and took a bunch of pics that I will share! Highly recommend and hope to return whenever in the area again!

    Rainbow trout
    Corey S.

    This place is a whole experience. They start you out with complimentary champagne, then the server gives you a very detailed description of the menu and the food actually comes it is so complex and delicious. And good lord the dessert. Such a wonderful experience.

    Rainbow trout
    Jessi G.

    Beautiful renovated 1800s era home with original details. Dining room gets a little loud as it's a nice open concept but it doesn't ruin the experience. All service was friendly and quick. Excellent food flavors and preparations. Fun use of various china that keeps the meal interesting. Wonderful dining option in Carmel.

    Escargot
    John K.

    This place is mildly hidden within the apartment complex, but it sure is a gem. It's fancier than I thought it would be. Service was very nice, friendly, informative. Drinks were well balanced, not a huge cocktail menu, but they have a full bar. Everything we ordered was awesome. Stars of the show were the foie gras and escargot. Ambience was elevated farm house....? Vibes were good!

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    Fancy food and fabulous professional service in small dining room. Quite elegant and foodie.

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    Great food and service, awesome facility, neat environment, memorable experience walking up, etc.

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    Most creative dishes in the city! Definitely our top place! Excellent wine list also; all correctly priced

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    4.0(45 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    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.

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