WOW FACTOR? Yes, the inside was lovely and very pleasant. UNWOW FACTOR? This is a first for my reviews. The servers did not seem well trained. Ours was upset when she mistook a simple question about dessert by bringing it to us -- we were surprised, had her take it back and then ordered the ones we wanted. Even the manager appeared new since she was discussing within earshot how another server was not doing a good job correcting a similar error with another customer. HAVE AGAIN: Southern coastal plate with crab cakes and shrimp was excellent. So delicious -- 5 stars. Key lime pie was good. read more

Service & food EXCELLENT I had the chicken tenders, coke slaw & grits. Can't wait to go back read more

Fun atmosphere on the patio. Everything we ordered was delicious. The services is fantastic.

We have been here a number of times and recommend it to our friends, yet unfortunately, we failed to impress one couple that joined us last week for a mid-week dinner. I enjoyed the shrimp and grits, and my wife enjoyed the salmon. Another of our couples in our group of six enjoyed their dinners, along with the flight of deviled eggs, the cornbread and the hummingbird cake. However, the third couple struggled with their choice of the house wine and the meatloaf with green beans, as the beans were undercooked. This still remains one of our go to restaurants, and we'll be back, just with some different diners next time:)) read more

We had lunch at Juniper on a Wednesday at 1:30pm. It was not very busy inside, there were several parties outside. This was my first time here. It was excellent. I already have reservations to return in a couple weeks. We ordered the plate that was cheese grits, gravy, beef short ribs and pimento cheese over the top. It was excellent. We ordered the fried chicken sandwich with bacon and ranch on the side. Should have added cheese to the sandwich. It was good. Upgraded to the sweet potato fries. They were the best sweet potato fries I've ever had. Outstanding! We ordered more to take home. We also tried two sides. The mac n cheese was fine. I wouldn't order it again. It wasn't as cheesy as I prefer. The beans and rice were very good. Loved them. We took cake home. They were good. They are not made by the restaurant. There were so many fabulous options on the menu. I look forward to trying more things. The service was friendly. I highly recommend. read more

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First timer here! Hubs and I just moved to Carmel a week ago from Charleston, SC (used to live downtown Indy '15 - '18) and man, I think we found our spot. Food: Phenomenal. Order the CBR chicken sandwich, you won't be disappointed. They do load it with the ranch dressing so I got a side plate to relocate some and dip any pieces that needed a little extra. Fries were really good. Hubs got the catfish and loved it. Only thing we would change is that the grits had a little more moisture to them. Service: I'm still giving them 5 stars even though there were some issues with staffing BUT they were upfront with us about it, thanked us for our patience, and that's all I can ask! Very friendly and helpful staff. Ambiance: We sat outside and loveddddd it! Inside was a bit more noisy so make that decision based on what kind of experience you're looking for! Very relaxing outside! read more

Juniper on Main - Sippin on a Brew Dog Hazy Jane on this gorgeous day!! - Southern Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

I was hesitant at first as the inside looks like it was definitely a house at some point that was turned into a restaurant. I wish it would have been warmer because the outdoor seating area looks amazing. The food was very good though and the staff made you feel very welcomed. I had the Charleston style shrimp and grits. They were good but if I had to give some semblance of criticism it would be that the sausage felt out of place in the dish. The sauce and shrimp were the stars and needed to be highlighted. My wife had the filet medallions. They tasted great and the potatoes and asparagus were a good compliment. In all... good place for a date night dinner. read more

Juniper on Main - Filet Medallions - Southern Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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I went for the first time this evening with my wife. I love Southern-style cooking, so I was very excited to try it. And, it certainly delivered! The crab and artichoke dip appetizer was nice and hot, and the homemade naan chips to dip in it were great. I had the Savannah-style shrimp and grits. Terrific! The Coca Cola BBQ really rounded it out nicely. Bonus points for some tasty lemon blueberry cake for dessert and extra bonus points for having a dog-friendly patio! We love taking our dog out to dinner! read more

Juniper on Main - Savannah Style Shrimp and Grits - Southern Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Food was super delicious . Atmosphere was great , I def go back they key lime was magical read more

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The salmon was delicious! I advise making a reservation because their walk in seating was limited. read more

Juniper on Main - Peach Glazed Salmon - Southern Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Such a cute little place w lots of charm! Very kind staff that treated us and seated us immediately. We were greeted by our waiter and he took our drink orders and answered questions. We had a very hard time picking what to eat because so many things sounded great. In the end we had the Hot Honey Buttermilk Chicken and the Meatloaf dinner. Excellent! The chicken is nice and crispy w just a slight drizzle of hot honey. Very tender and juicy. Served w fries and delicious Cole Slaw. The meatloaf was good, like an old fashioned home-cooked meal. The smashed red potatoes were good but we asked for gravy to enhance it and that was a delicious gravy! The meatloaf also came w sautéed zucchini, onion, corn and garlic that was light and very tasty. I look forward to coming back and enjoy a meal on the patio. read more

The lemon tarragon crème sauce was to die for! The chicken was amazing and very juicy! I do wish they went a little heavier on the "stuffed" contents, but I give it a 5/5!! The potatoes hit the spot! I was disappointed the asparagus was hard on the end. If you hope to sit inside, it is very small and you will likely need a reservation on a weekend. read more

Juniper on Main - Outside seating - Southern Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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First time coming here with my fiancée. We came during devour food week. Upon walking in the ambiance was incredibly cute and intimate. See dishes below. It was a three course meal which was very tasty. Will definitely be coming back in the future. The staff and service were timely and very kind. read more

Juniper on Main - Fried Green Tomatoes - Southern Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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Awesome food and environment. It's understandable why this place has so many positive reviews.

Anticipated an amazing meal. Drove over an hour to be greeted by a very friendly young lady who seated us in a beautiful outdoor space. For the next 25 minutes we watched 5 servers work about 12 tables. People arrived 15 minutes after us already served drinks and orders taken. Not 1 of the 5 servers even noticed we were there, all looked right at us, or possibly thru us. Service matters. We never got to try any food. Everything being served around us looked amazing. Pretty sure we can get waited on a lot quicker somewhere else. We did. 2 blocks down the road. read more

Two Haiku Review: A lovely restaurant. Southern hospitality, Large sizes, superb Food, great atmosphere. My sole critique would be that Inside can be loud. read more

We first dined at JoM a few years ago and i enjoyed everything, especially the grits. Even if you think you're not a grits person- GET THE GRITS! Visited again recently and everything was so delicious, staff are very friendly, dining room is intimate and comfortable. We got the grit cakes with bacon jam as an app (rather than a side) and it was the standout! Highly recommend and we will definitely eat here again read more

This was a hidden gem! We were visiting Indy but we like to go to the surrounding neighborhoods and found this place in Carmel! Super cute inside and quaint. The service was great and the food was even better! We had the crab cakes and the fried green tomatoes to start both were really good I just forgot to take a picture! Since it was lunch we were keeping it light and had salads both very different salads but so good and HUGE! I had the Forsyth Fig which was sweet and savory love the fried goat cheese balls. And my husband had the St Simmons Salad! 10/10 would come again! read more

Great outdoor seating, lighting comes on after dark, wonderful service (loved servers recommendations and attentiveness), food was phenomenal. All workers were personable and friendly, restaurant was clean, would highly recommend. On a side note, I wish I could remember our servers name. She was so kind and gave us some great recommendations and information about traveling, etc. It was so nice to chat with her and we appreciated her not rushing us out though they had closed. Overall such a great date night here. read more

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My family and I went here for my mom's birthday dinner. It was absolutely delicious and filling! It did really give a southern home cooked meal feel, comfort food at its finest! I am allergic to gluten and got the Habersham Hash Chicken and it was so good! The family got the cornbread appetizer and they enjoyed it! The whipped butter was also a huge bonus. Each of us enjoyed our plates! Our server was great, and gave helpful suggestions to each of us. The restaurant was clean and bright, it felt very homey. We sat inside but they also have a nice outside patio, if it weren't so hot. read more

Juniper on Main - Habersham Hash Chicken (GF) - Southern Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Everything is delicious and the vibe is impeccable. It is especially lovely on the patio when it is nice outside. The service is excellent, and the staff is very friendly read more

THE BEST ATMOSPHERE!!! The restaurant has a very Southern Georgia vibe. All white interior, and the drinks are served out of canning jars. The Fried Green Tomatoes are perfectly breaded and not at all greasy. The breading is amazing. I had the CBR Chicken Sandwich, and it was perfect. Again the breading added a great flavor to the chicken. The sandwich is served with ranch, tomato and lettuce on a brioche bun. OUTSTANDING!!!! read more

Had the fried chicken tenders and chimichurri steak and it was perfect and I highly recommend it.

Wow. Traveled here for an event and the food is next level. We ordered the Fried Green Tomatoes - came out fast and perfectly cooked. The aioli and the apple jam were fantastic. The Short Rib Manhattan was perfection!! All of it. The meatloaf was just home comfort on a plate. Ambiance and servers - were amazing. Don't settle - come here. PS. Reservations are recommended. Enjoy! read more

This enchanting resturant offers warm lighting, simple decor and a diverse menu of southern favorites and more. There were so many options to select from that our table opted to order several appetizers to sample and share, along with our individual entrees. Every dish was prepared to perfection and the deviled eggs were garnished with a variety of unique toppings selected nightly by the chef. Our server Hannah was excellent, in fact the entire wait staff was very attentive. After my first bite, I was in my "happy place". Enough said, you must plan a visit for yourself! read more

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Joined 5 lady friends for lunch at Juniper on Main. Good thing we made reservations as it was a busy Saturday. We were seated right away and drink orders were taken. We had a new wait staff member for our service. She was not familiar with all menu items or did not know specials We ordered the deviled egg sampler and the fried green tomatoes to start off. The tomatoes were sour and the breading was like that found in frozen food. The eggs were different and had a great taste. We each ordered something different. I had plantian tacos and they were good but very different. I took home a piece of Hummingbird Cake. It was wonderful. Really different southern food but worth a try. It is something different read more

Juniper on Main - Fried GreenTomatoes and Deviled Egg Sampler - Southern Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

First time visiting Juniper on Main and I already can't wait to come back! The menu is the epitome of Southern cuisine and ambiance is very much southern, minimalist vibes. The patio also seems like such a chill spot to enjoy a meal and some fresh air. Unfortunately I did have to order three times because they were out of chicken and short ribs, but our waiter was nothing but sincere, apologetic, and attentive. Third time was the charm because the Halibut special I got was delicious and not too heavy on the stomach. The Savannah Style Shrimp and Grits was also yummy and a hearty portion with large shrimp. There are a handful of parking spots on property, but a lot of street parking since the restaurant is right on the Main Street in Carmel. read more

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Juniper on Main is a cute, little house off Main Street in the Carmel Arts District. The quaint restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating. I've visited before, but my most recent experience was with a group of 15 of my coworkers for a bit of out-of-office fun. As I was walking up, the waiter seemed frazzled that we would want to split the check and said this request would be an additional 20 minutes at the end of our meal. No one in our party was stressed about this, but I get that he wanted to set expectations since other groups may not be so kind about a wait. When we went to order, he rattled off a list of menu options that were unavailable: including the deviled eggs that are a major draw to the restaurant. Bummer. Despite these set backs, the ambience and the food were delightful. I got the CBR chicken sandwich. It was tasty and nicely presented. My friend let me try a bite of her short rib and grilled Pimento cheese sandwich. Let me tell you... that was amazing. I'd be back for that. Tip: There is parking behind the restaurant if you can't find street parking! read more

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So far this is my favorite Carmel restaurant--I love the selection, freshness and absolutely delicious choices. I moved here from California 10 months ago and miss the variety of cuisines. I will go to Juniper on Main when I feel like I just have to have a good meal. I love that almost every entree has the proteins and sides instead of charging you à la carte prices. The tastiness is always right on and the service always terrific. read more

I really like the menu. I had the southern coastal platter and it was pretty good. I had to dock a star because their water is terrible. It tastes like well or "dirty" water. Otherwise we had a lovely time. read more

Juniper on Main - Southern Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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The interior is a cute and quaint home style setup, so it looks like a historic house with tables set up. The tables are a bit tight, but overall people seemed to be enjoying themselves. We sat outside on their beautiful deck with views of the street and passersby. They also had Juniper bushes planted which I though was cute and a nice touch. The food selection on this menu is very unique and I quite enjoyed this twist on southern cuisine with unique items like crab rangoon tacos. We ordered hot honey chicken, deviled eggs, seafood chowder and thoroughly enjoyed it all. Finding the bathroom in this place was like searching through someone's home LOL. I ended up going back to the front host area and asking to be shown to the restroom was because I had wandered into a back room. Overall great spot! read more

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We had a great lunch in the heart of Carmel! We were able to be seated right away, both inside and outside, and we served quickly. Our waitress was amazing throughout or whole stay and our group all loved their food! I got the chicken salad sandwich which was delicious! Our food came quickly and we left happy! read more

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Beautiful chic interior, very homey with delicious southern food! We were house hunting nearby and decided to stop in for lunch after seeing their menu on devour Indy. Our server offered many recommendations, one of them being the Brussel spouts...These were the best I've ever eaten. Cooked to perfection and the cranberries were a nice addition. For the main course, I had the chicken salad & my husband had the Hot honey chicken. My chicken salad was so good with a nice portion, the salad that it was served with had this flavorful vinaigrette that reminded me of salad I had in Italy. The chicken was so crispy and didn't have that fried greasy flavor, the hot honey marinade was delicious and I was so surprised it came with 3 pieces of chicken. I would recommend the chicken to anyone if you don't know what to get! I decided to get the tea, half sweet on a whim and it was so good. Our server even gave us one to go! My devour meal came with the Hummingbird cake for dessert it was SO freaking good. It's almost like carrot cake with a twist. Random but I was shocked they had a Medify air purifier inside (I have this model at home, they're the best). Good air quality is huge to me & you don't leave smelling like your meal! I don't ever see this when dining out. S/o to whoever's idea that was- this alone would make me return. The food was not cheap but the quality, portion, & experience made it worth it. I will definitely be back and can't wait to sit outside this summer! read more

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We absolutely loved the food and the service. We were there for lunch out on the patio in the fall. When five people order and are all convinced that their menu choice was the best one, that's a good meal. I'm looking forward to returning. read more

This is such a great restaurant in the heart of downtown Carmel. This is only my second time there. Service was fantastic, food was phenomenal, and we were drawn in by the Devour Indy menu. We shared the corn bread appetizer, which was delicious and came out hot and served with a side of butter. For my dinner, I ended up getting the garden salad (description from the Devour Menu: Sweet Corn and Basil Relish, Tomato, Cucumber, Cheddar, Romaine, Arugula, Fresh Herb Ranch (GF) as a starter, Black 'n Blue Alfredo Florentine Pasta (description from the Devour menu: Fischer Farm Beef Filet, Creamed Spinach Alfredo, Cherry Tomato, Parmesan Cheese), and the Hummingbird Cake for dessert (description from the Devour Indy menu: Pineapple, Banana, Pecan, Coconut, Cream Cheese Frosting with Grilled Pineapple Relish). They have such unique offerings. When I called to make our reservation, the gentleman who answered the phone was also very pleasant and helpful. Highly recommended for some unique foods with excellent service. There is a parking garage nearby if you cannot find nearby parking, but there is also a little parking lot behind the business as well. read more

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Update: I went a month ago and thought Juniper on Main was great and that opinion still stands. The fig salad was so good that I had to have it again. The chicken is moist and tasty. The pickled onions were outstanding. The strawberries and blackberries were fresh as were the greens. The goat cheese fritters are to die for. They should consider adding them as an appetizer. To change it up, I had the red sangria which was good and an appetizer of cornbread. The amount is cornbread was huge. It was warm and the accompanying honey butter made it. This time we sat outside which was lovely. Service was excellent. read more

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It's a pretty place with outdoor seating and nice service. It felt like the food theme is coastal and taste was average. read more

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We love the fried green tomatoes and get them as an appetizer every time. Make sure to leave room for Hummingbird cake too.

I visited Juniper after a year and I was impressed with the vegetarian/egg options on the menu. Wilde our server was so nice and the flight of deviled eggs was such a fun experience! My salad with salmon and a chunks of pineapple added a tangy flavor to my salad. The place is busy at noons and although so busy servers get a spot up for you in no time. Right near Carmel downtown, you can walk around and check out the Carmel library, a variety of stores to shop and some amazing coffee, ice cream and bakeries too close by. A good spot to spend the entire day! You will not regret it! read more

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Great Place Delicious food. Good service from Drew. Will go back many times. Had barbecue sandwich with Sweet potatoe fries.