This place is great. The service was excellent and the waitress was very attentive to our needs…read more The restaurant has a very modern feel with excellent decor easy to see and hear plus lots of space and comfy wicker chairs with armrests. The food was also a big hit. We had apps and entrees and honestly the appetizers could be meals on their own. The BLT was amazing. Fried green tomatoes with pork belly and tomato jam and pimento cheese had the best flavors. The cornbread!!! Wow. So good. We want and need the recipe. Definitely order this!!! Also try the fried chicken. It's so different than any fried chicken over ever had. Not greasy at all. And it warms up well as leftovers too. The taste is sweet and juicy. My buddy had the meatloaf and it was tasty and different but paired with the mashed potatoes it was a home run!!! The only suggestion I can make is for the old fashioned drink. Used a single large ice cube next time. The loose ice cubes melted quickly watering down the drink.

meatloaf" to share together. It's SOO good. Now I get why;…read more"Root & Bones." Good combined of both. Roots of veggies & Bones of meats. Yum! Just had a banana for dessert. So good. Definitely one that I like to come back for next menu to try.

The wind alive, the leaves falling, seasons are changing and on this crisp fall morning I found…read moremyself stumbling into Aristocrat Pub. A pub that resembles ideas of England. But with some American ways of life. I opted to sitting in the patio garden area and was pleasantly surprised by the collection of plants and calming atmosphere under the shaded trees. Deciding on the beer cheese burger and fries, I was in for a treat. The fries are unique... in a great way. They are big and crispy and you can tell are made with some pride. The burger was good. The bacon crispy, the bun tasty with the pretzel element. However , the beer cheese wasn't necessarily beer cheese. It just tasted as though they put some of the yellow processed cheese you'd get at a concession stand. The burger was still good in my opinion but that cheese knocked some points off. Overall. I would definitely come back. Welcoming people and atmosphere.

We stopped in for a late lunch on the Saturday before the big race. Aka INDY 500. We probably…read morearrived around 1:30 (party of 5). The receptionist/hostess was less than friendly by saying before I even said anything and/or before we were even greeted "we don't have any open tables, it'll be a while". I was like "do you want my name and how many people are in our party?" She just seemed bothered by us wanting to eat at this establishment. We probably waited 15 mins and were seated at the very back of the restaurant in a huge booth. Our server on the other hand was extremely friendly and gave us great service. I ordered the sweet chili chicken wings. They were very tasty but I couldn't finish my order if 10. Parking: not sure if they do have parking but we parked on the street about a block away. Free street parking but a very busy one way street so keep that in mind.

My girlfriend had requested celebrating her birthday at the Jazz Kitchen with dinner and Latin…read moredancing. We arrived an hour before the dance lesson to eat. At the door we were asked if we wanted to sit inside or outside. When we said outside, the hosts squabbled with each other in front us about where to seat us. We were sat and waited about 5 minutes before we saw our waitress. When it was mentioned it was my girlfriend's birthday, it wasn't even acknowledged. But, we ordered and then waited....the food came 50 minutes later, with the lesson just about to start. We had also mentioned we were there to dance. When we asked if we could maybe move inside so our guests could see the lesson before dancing, they instead offered to put the food under lamps. We opted to eat it as we had waited so long for it. Before my meal had come I had finished my water, but the waitress was nowhere to be found to bring more water. When she finally did show and we asked for more, she seemed annoyed and brought two pitchers to leave with the table. The food itself was ok. I tried my girlfriend's dish and it was admittedly pretty good, while mine was just ok. That could be a personal preference thing. Given the poor service, prices, and the fact that regardless of service, they automatically charge all tables 20% gratuity, I don't think we'll be eating there again.

Loved our experience at the Jazz Kitchen! The shrimp and crawfish pasta was delicious, the dirty…read moremartini was made perfectly, and the service was great. We were checked in on often, and never went without a refill on water or drinks. If you sit near the stage, it may be a little loud - too loud for conversations, but the music is worth the trade off!

Wow!!!!! Was I smacked in the mouth with some amazing food!!!!!! We decided to grab some food…read morebefore listening to some music and the Brussel Sprouts called my name. If there's sprouts this girl is getting them. I am 100% positively sure that these Brussel Sprouts are THE best on the planet. They're crispy, sweet and spicy with an addition of nutty texture from macadamia nuts. Mind blown. My eye went to the Bee Sting Burger but I didn't want to waste it because I knew I couldn't eat it all. However my partner talked me into ordered it and I'm so glad I did. This burger is amazing. What a flavorful bite from the chilies. This burger was juicy and the cheese practically made it all melt in your mouth. So glad we came for food. It was amazing!

I went to the bulldog for dinner tonight and it did not disappoint! I've been here before so I knew…read moreit was going to be good, I got the pork tenderloin and my girlfriend got TJ cheeseburgers sliders. The tenderloin was very good, juicy but also crispy at the same time and massive They also had really good fries and good atmosphere. The bulldog also has a very outdoor patio with plenty of TVs for watching any games.

Amazing service, amazing food everything was great! Will…read morewas our server super attentive, great at explaining the menu instant refills he was free 10/10 service! 10/10 burbon siracha burger 10/10 margarita flatbread 10/10 berry bread pudding Will definitely come back before we head back to Chicago!

It's a cute lil place right off the monon trail with plenty of seating. They've got many drinks…read moreoptions and had a good range of different apps, entrees and had some desserts too. I ordered a special plate that was offered from the third Thursday menu. It was a variation of the grilled salmon with southwest flavors. The pico de Gallo was good but I wished there was more of it and more of the cream as well to eat with the meal. The salmon was good. The service was average. Quick to be seated but my server in particular could have done better. A different server in the same area did a great job of checking in on his tables so could just be my table was out of the way but was still a little annoying. Overall satisfied with my meal and had plenty to bring home for another meal.

What's not to love about Upland? Nothing! I've been to a couple of Upland locations around Indy,…read moreand they're all great. Great beer, great location, great service, great atmosphere. This location on College Avenue is also all of those things. I didn't stay long -- I just popped in for a cheeky drink. An Oktoberfest was calling my name. I didn't eat anything, although I considered getting a little something, as I have heard that they have pretty good food. There are two sections to this place: the bar area (or what they call the tasting room), which is for people 21+ years of age. Then there's a family-friendly side that's more of a restaurant. Both sides have great service. I also saw some outdoor patio seating.

The vibe of this place is so fun! There's a main restaurant space and then an archway that leads to…read morethe half that's the bar. Since it's a corner space, it has tons of natural light and even has outdoor seating. The outdoor seating is on a busier road, though, so you'd have to be okay with that if you choose an outside seat! The bartender was not only helpful but went above and beyond. He talked with us about beer, but also came over and chatted with us about the card game we were playing. We got to try at least 3 or 4 beers on a flight and they were all great. I ended up going with the lemonade beer and it tasted like summer! We will definitely be back when we want a place to kick back and relax with some great beer!

Wow, 5 years since my last review? Definitely time for an update! Please see my older reviews…read moretoo for more details that still hold true. I've had so many great dinners here over the years, and the food is always excellent. The cocktails are always great as well, and I love that they change both the food and cocktail menu to incorporate seasonal dishes and beverages while also keeping classics on the menu year round. At this latest visit I had the Backyard Barrel cocktail which was excellent. Bourbon with rhubarb liqueur go together quite well! Seriously, they do a great job with interesting cocktails. For my entree, I had the pork osso buco which was amazing! The pork was so tender and flavorful I barely needed the sharp knife they gave me. The risotto and fig sauce with bacon and onions along with the crunchy sourdough bits made for a delicious dish. As if I weren't already full from the osso buco, I had a slice of the lemon bar cheesecake for dessert. It was light and fluffy with a fresh lemon flavor and the raspberries on top were a lovely touch. Service was excellent as always and the atmosphere is relaxed and cozy. I always like coming here when I want really good food, but also just want it to kind of be upscale comfort food. Parking is always easy in the attached lot.

I'd heard interesting things about this place, so I decided to finally come with my mom and try it…read morefor dinner on a recent Sunday evening. We were greeted warmly upon arrival and taken to the patio, as requested. I can't remember our server's name, but she was nice! However, towards the end of our visit something turned and seemed off, though we weren't sure what was going on. I opted for the margherita pizza, which they add pesto to, making it a bit different. I didn't love the taste, and actually ending up removing the tomatoes when I ate the leftovers the next day, which made a significant difference. My mom ordered the fried chicken plate, which comes with two sides and she enjoyed it. Reservations recommended!

I actually ended up eating at Big Lug twice during my trip, and that's probably the best…read morerecommendation I can give. I always order the Cuban when a new restaurant has one on the menu, and Big Lug's did not disappoint. It was juicy, flavorful, and one of the better Cubans I've had in a while. On my second visit, I went with the blackened cod tacos on corn tortillas (you can also get flour tortillas, and they offer shrimp and breaded fish options). They were fresh, perfectly seasoned, and absolutely delicious. Both visits I ordered the spicy garlic cauliflower, and it was outstanding. The homemade blue cheese dressing took it to another level. If you're on the fence about ordering it, don't be--it was one of my favorite things on the menu. The outdoor walk-up bar creates a really cool, laid-back atmosphere, making it a great place to relax whether you're meeting friends or just enjoying a meal by yourself. The staff was friendly, the service was excellent, and both meals came out quickly. I don't usually eat at the same restaurant twice on a trip, but Big Lug earned it. If I'm back in the area, it'll definitely be on my list again.

Big Lug is a very cool spot right off the Monon, and even better if you have a pooch with you!…read moreUnfortunately, our experience with the service was pretty disappointing. We sat right in the middle of the main thoroughfare and were completely ignored for at least 15 minutes before we finally flagged someone down. The guy, "H," apologized and said, "Oh, my bad--it's all good." We figured, no big deal, let's move on. We ordered pretty simple food, apps and were then going to put in some entrees once apps arrived. We asked for waters and a water bowl for our pups. He brought two waters--with no straws--and no dog bowl. We assumed he was going to grab the bowl, so we waited... and waited. Then I noticed him at the end of the bar leaning against some boxes, texting. So I finally got up, interrupted him and asked for the dog bowl. His response, "oh my bad." Our appetizers came out, and naturally, we asked for silverware. A few minutes later, I spotted "H" in the corner on his phone again. At that point I was thinking, seriously?! So I got up again, interrupted "H's" text convo and asked for silverware. His response again was, "Oh, my bad." I didn't respond to him I just turned around and went back to my seat. Honestly, the whole experience started feeling more like a self-serve restaurant than table service. It's a chill spot and we weren't being needy whatsoever. We never asked for any refills- we were merely asking for the basics. We wanted to order more food, but by that point we were pretty turned off and decided to just get the check. Then came the final straw: my guy had his license and credit card sitting on the table because he hadn't brought his wallet out for our monon trek. When "H" came back with the checkout thing, without question or hesitation - he grabbed the card and swiped it. We didn't even realize what happened until afterward. Maybe that's standard there, but I've never had a server just take my card without asking. Usually you get a "hey do we want to use this card? Or something to confirm. And of course the tip structure is skewed so the min is 20% unless you want to try to figure out to manually enter in 15% (which most ppl don't -incl my guy), so we left 20% and left irritated and still hungry. "H" didn't seem hungover or anything--he just genuinely seemed like he did not not give a shiiiit. We had to get up three separate times to get things we had already requested: the dog bowl, a couple straws, and silverware. (Basics) And a quick note on the 7-Layer Hoss Dip: don't expect seven layers. It comes in a small thick ceramic bowl and was basically beans, guacamole, a tiny bit of corn and some hard cheese on top. Definitely would not recommend it. Way too "beany" and not worth $16 at all. The southwest rolls were decent- very fried tho. Cheesecake Factory's are better ;) The location and dog-friendly atmosphere are great, with the exception of the homeless camp right at their patio entrance, but unfortunately, the service really took away from the experience. Hopefully this was just an off night, because Big Lug has a lot going for it.

The ambience is definitely date night or just great. Almost give you 1930s vibe but with no…read moregangsters lol! Anyhow the service was great. Our waitress was pleasant and she paid attention to her area. The food was top tier. My fish was cooked to perfection so it was flavorful and juicy. The vegetables were even cooked perfectly. They had the right amount of crunch. I will definitely go again.

I pass this restaurant frequently and finally made it here for dinner on a Sunday afternoon. The…read moresmall parking lot behind the building was full. After finding parking across the street, we headed in the entrance off of Kessler. The hostess station is set up at the entrance closest to their parking lot. We were immediately greeted and seated after a one minute wait. I decided on the shrimp sampler which included coconut, blackened, and garlic butter. All 3 varieties were seasoned well and the dish was plentiful. Our waitress was attentive and overall it was a good visit and I'll definitely return.

Food is always delicious! We've tried so many things on the menu throughout the years. Never been…read moredisappointed. Plenty of seating and a great outdoor area! There's also outdoor games and fire pits. Lots of bike parking.

We went for Devour Indy. Seating outside was open and clean. The food was decent and a bit creative…read morebut certainly not over-the-top. I have only one complaint but it is significant. The kitchen moved WAY faster than we were eating. Three or four minutes after we got our starters, we got our main course. Another two or three minutes later and the desserts are on our table. Who eats that fast? We weren't halfway through our starters but a bee was hard at work mauling our cheesecake.