We were a party of seven and we had a great time here. The cocktails were amazing, and the steaks…read morewere scrumptious. We had a very engaging and helpful server named Nick.

I was in Muncie staying at downtown's Courtyard by Marriott working on one of my seemingly endless…read moreprojects. As our weekend wound down, we all decided we wanted to go out for a special dinner. The suggestion came to check out Ron Lahody's Trust Your Butcher Steakhouse. It's about four blocks, easily within walking distance for most and with street parking around for those not able to walk that distance, from the Courtyard and I have to admit I was in for something a bit more premium. Lahody grew up around the meat business, though entered it a bit later after some time in the Marines, graduating from Ball State, working in the family business, and then spending 22 years in home remodeling. Finally, he opened Lahody meats in 2008 and then years later made it to the actual steakhouse business. Lahody still owns Lahody Meats in Muncie, recently opened a steakhouse in Anderson, and yet this spot is the original. As a wheelchair user, I was definitely looking for something wheelchair friendly. Downtown Muncie tends to be older and you can never be certain. I'd gone wheeling around the area the day before and was pretty sure this would be safe. We made our reservation for the end of our work day and then headed over to the steakhouse. I instantly fell in love with the place. It's intimate yet finely decorated. It has the traditional steakhouse vibe with a wood, warm environment, a nicely done bar area, and a couple spots that were clearly made for accessibility. We were placed in one of those booth/tables - small yet nicely sized and none of us ever felt over-cramped. I sat at the end of the booth while my friends took the inside seats. Our server, whose name I have unfortunately forgotten, was wonderful from beginning to end. The young woman was very friendly and helpful. Service was nicely paced, attentive, and never intrusive. It's worth noting that while you can eat somewhat modestly here, and they do have specials, this really is a higher-end steakhouse designed for premium dining. We ordered a couple appetizers at $15 each - candied bacon and green tomatoes. I had never tried candied bacon and kind of fell in love with it. My two peers enjoyed the green tomatoes. My peers enjoyed alcohol, a couple brews each with a solid variety available, and I enjoyed my usual unsweetened iced tea. We all ordered steaks, a definite rarity for me. One peer went for filet mignon. Myself and the other for a New York Strip. You get two sides with a steak. I saw they had roasted potatoes, an absolute favorite of mine, and I doubled an order for my two sides. Lahody himself was in-house. He's an older gent, silver-haired yet impeccably dressed. He was introducing himself to customers and sitting at the end of the bar when I left. When he thanked you for coming, the gratitude felt sincere. Service? Top-notch. Accessibility? I didn't visit the restroom, however, everything was accessible and comfortable. The steak? Oh my, I haven't had a steak this good in a long time. It was cooked as ordered and prepared beautifully. The roasted potatoes were nicely seasoned and simply sublime. This was a definite splurge for me, however, as we were celebrating finishing up a non-profit film it felt like a beautiful way to celebrate with friends in an environment where I felt welcome. There's no question I'll return.

Love this community diner! Jackie and staff are always friendly and welcoming. Stopped in for…read morebreakfast and had the "Robbie special". Woah! 2 Eggs, hash brown and sausage gravy and toast for $6.50! My wife got scrambled eggs, 1/2 order of biscuits and gravy plus a side of bacon and we both got coffee. I will post pictures but the portions are huge! It tasted awesome and I ate every bite. If you're looking for a place with a great local vibe with amazing service. This is your place. Good people, great food, great prices. (I mean coffee is only a buck fifty! I will say it's probably not as strong as many people like it but it's still good). I've read some other reviews about how it needs updated and such. But that's what makes it cool. I've read were some people say it's not clean, nothing could be farther from the truth! There is some clutter, but it's clean. It's a local family making some great food at affordable prices. 2 of us ate with coffee for under $20. If you're a breakfast person this is your first stop! Thanks Jackie and staff for a great breakfast today!

Jackie's is a great place if you want home-cooked food. I always get their western omelette, tater…read moretots, and bacon... Great prices and delicious food. Jackie, the owner, is always there, taking your order, and the service is always prompt. The ambiance is that of eating at your home, as well. A great place over all.

The food came out very quick but was also clearly freshly made! Crispy thin burgers and thin. Their…read moresauce was really good too. Affordable food that we will definitely be coming back for! Give them a try!

Food and service are good, only negative thing is just like any other restaurant the picture of the…read moreburgers on their site is not what you actually get

Fun atmosphere and staff, and great food every time. Love the Super Curve pizza (add green olives)…read more Don't get caught being a "looker". ;) You'll see what I mean.

We go often Friday is fried cod it's great! Wednesday broasted chicken and thirsty Thursday cheap…read morewings and beer

Great food at the best prices & the most wonderful waitress. We had a very big party after my mom's…read morefuneral and they took care of us wonderfully! Will definitely be back!

Great food, great service. It's better to eat in a bar than drink in a restaurant. Really good…read moreburgers and nightly specials

Payne's was an unexpected delight. i highly recommend it to anyone looking for well-prepared food…read morein a welcoming environment. Right off the highway but as far from chain or truck stop food as one can get.

For years I have wanted to try Payne's since I have driven by the sign on the interstate so many…read moretimes. So glad I finally did. The restaurant was a lot more kitschy than I was expecting, which I loved. Our waitress had a wonderful energy. She was very knowledgeable about the menu. The menu had several unique items. I ordered a Scottish soda called IRN BRU. I love trying food and drinks from around the world. It tasted like an Orange Crush soda. Our waitress said they were known for their Cauliflower soup. It was cold outside so soup sounded perfect. I also got a pepper jack grilled cheese. The soup came in a huge bowl. The combo of the soup and grilled cheese was very filling. My friends ordered the sticky pudding. I had a bite and it was delicious. I cant believe it's taken me so long to eat here. I throughly enjoyed it and cant wait for my next road trip.

I have been going to Elm Street for years. Our food is always good, and I love that the chef makes…read morespecials every weekend. We came because I wanted to try the sugar cookie martini I saw them post as their cocktail of the month on Facebook. Our servers have always been great. The bartenders were very friendly and it's such a cool relaxed vibe inside. Great place for all types of groups!

We were at Elm Street for a late lunch (beer, bbq pork, wings, fried pickles) Buddha bowl won't…read morebrisket), when Chef came out to take pictures for tonight's (Sept. 18) special: tenderloin with a white wine mushroom gravy and squash and cornbread. We got three dinners to go home from Muncie to Carmel (along with wings, leftover Buddha bowl with brisket and two growlers. We love Elm Street and it is an honor to meet the man behind a meal that holds a ****+ blind rating after an hour long ride packaged in a styrofoam box. Imagine it hot with their wings, brew, and Wednesday open mic night at a high top, booth, patio, or family and friends sized table.

Very good food, cannot bring kids but food is wonderful! Would recommend to anyone even for take…read morehome!

Ordered food for delivery. First, one major item ($18) was totally left out. So one adult had no…read moredinner...of course we were charged for it, but thankfully Grubhub will reimburse us...5-7 days later. Second, there was an order of $8 sweet potato fries...that roughed out to about $1 per fry as we only received about 8 and they were ALL burnt to a crisp. I would encourage you to avoid ordering delivery from this place. They don't get the order right, and they send out items that were probably left sitting around for hours.