Brought my parents here for their birthday and boy was that a mistake,service started out poor and went downhill from there.Our food came out overdone and after being there for over an hour my parents were just ready to leave.So like most people after a bad meal I went on "Yelp" to complain heard no response the first time or the second time at this point it's been "2 weeks" so I called no one available so someone took my number.For some reason someone called back the next morning not once but twice in a row (while in a meeting?) left a message so I called back when I had a chance and to my surprise "Antione" the cook was the one calling me back??Ask me what happened when he knew dam well what happened after my 2 message,so I tell him what happened anyway and his only response was "well things happen and I'll let the owners know and have them call you."WELL 5 DAYS HAVE GONE BY NOW AND STILL NO CALL BACK LIKE I WAS PROMISED,IF THIS IS HOW THE OWNERS DEAL WITH PEOPLE AFTER THEY HAVE HAD AN ISSUE ON THEIR "BIRTHDAY" THEN GOOD LUCK TO ANYONE ELSE SPENDING THEIR HARD EARNED MONEY ON A PLACE THAT TRULY DOESNT CARE ABOUT ITS CUSTOMERS ITS APPARENTLY ALL ABOUT THE PROFITS....JUST HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE ALL AROUN,DONTWASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY ON A PLACE LIKE THE THIS....SOMEONE NEEDS TO TEACH THESE OWNERS A LESSON ABOUT HOW YOU TREAT YOUR CUSTOMERS!! read more

Everything was delicious! The deviled egg flight is a MUST. I asked for a couple with bacon & scallions and told them to be creative with the rest. The chimichurri one was a table favorite and the pulled pork one went just as quickly! The short rib was slightly fatty but seasoned perfectly and the smoky collards complemented them nicely. I plan on going back soon! read more

Perfect lunch spot for a girls day out! Would definitely recommend the BLT and the sweet potato fries! Cozy, clean atmosphere and delicious food. read more

Food is tasty and the staff and very friendly. Restaurant is beautiful inside and seating is separated by walls if you like a more private dining. They also have outdoor seating for those who enjoy that. Parking can be a little wanky. Bill is an excellent manager with great people skills. I got the salmon tacos and they were great! read more

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Food. And service were great. Should have a reservation. Very crowded each time I go there. But worth it.

We met friends for dinner and libations at Juniper. It was our first visit and well deserving of the 5 star rating by many reviewers. We tried to make reservations indoors but they were full. You need to call a week in advance. We were able to get a table out on their patio, which was delightful. Our server found us a quiet table, which was perfect. We ordered a bottle of wine and craft beers from their menu. The prices and selection are good on the beverages. The food is Southern themed - Charleston and Savanna. The menu is diverse and it was hard to make a decision because everything looked good. Makenna, our server was 5 star fabulous. She was friendly, engaging, and attentive. The food came out quickly and Makenna kept our beverages full. We loved the Flight of Deviled Eggs. The eggs had different toppings and were interesting. I had the Low Country Boil, which reminded me of an East Coast vacation. There was lots of sausage, shrimp and potatoes cooked in Old Bay Seasoning. The cole slaw is sweet and creamy. The portions were generous and filling. The Hot Honey Friend Chicken had a delicious breading and the chicken was moist. The hot honey was delicious. The fries were good. Our friend had the Stout Braised Short Ribs, which were tasty, tender and moist. The cheesy grits were good and the okra was just ok. The Key Lime Cake is artfully prepared. The cake is light, moist and delicious. It is sharable, but you won't want to share it. There is some parking in the back but we found parking on the street. You need to get there early (before 6) to get a table and nearby parking. We loved Junipers and will return. read more

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We visited Juniper on Main for a birthday dinner recently. When we first arrived they did not have our reservation down that I had called about over a week before the reservation. However, they found a place for us to be seated and enjoy a meal as a family. The service here was okay but not what you would expect from a southern style restaurant. Everything felt rushed even though there were multiple open tables all around. The inside is decorated very cute and the outdoor seating is very nice! The menu is very large with lots of unique options offered. I would love to return and try some more items off their menu in the future. read more

Juniper on Main - Soft Drink - Southern Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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First time going to juniper on main, and holy cow. I loved every minute of it. I got the fries and buffalo chicken Mac, the portion sizes were huge! I loved it. The only thing I wished for was a hard liquor menu, like cocktails and such. But other than that, really good menu and restaurant, can't wait to go back! read more

This has become my new favorite spot! I've tried the bbq pulled pork sandwich, which was good... but their salads really blew me away. The salad is huge for the price, filled with great veggies and protein - i always recommend them to anyone who comes with. I totally recommend sitting on the patio, if it's nice. It's such a nice and relaxing area read more

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My husband and I stopped in for our anniversary dinner during Devour. The menu looked good, but I also loved that there was a large patio seating area. We found convenient parking behind the restaurant and were seated fairly quickly when we arrived. Our server was great -- friendly, happy to provide good recommendations, and even offered to take our photo since it was a date night! The Devour menu included dessert and he put candles on our cakes too since we were celebrating. We enjoyed our hot pimento cheese dip app and, as our server suggested, the cheese was great on our fries too. The hot honey buttermilk chicken strips were hot and delicious and the hummingbird cake was AMAZING! I'm not a huge cake fan, but this one was delicious --my new fave! read more

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Beautiful evening in the Arts district, under the pergola. Food & service both amazing. read more

Lovely location and atmosphere. Food was amazing. I got the crab cake sandwich and loved it. Our server was so kind and attentive as well. read more

Juniper on Main - Crab Cake Sandwich - Southern Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Took my mom for a great lunch. Outside seating was a nice touch. He Savannah shrimp and grits were great.

Great food. I love their salads with goat cheese balls. Highly recommend. I prefer sitting outside.

Service was terrible. Made the mistake of sitting outside and our waitress never checked on us. We had nothing to drink the entire time we had our food. It is 85 degrees.. I ordered the grilled salmon,.expecting big flavors and it was extremely bland and disappointing. My son ordered the jeckyl shrimp and scallops with grit cakes. The seafood was good but the grit cakes were oversized and tasteless. I told the waitress it was not a good experience and she just brought the bill ($130 for 3 people). No manager interaction, nothing. Would not recommend. Save your money. read more

I wasn't too fond of the food but the customer service was great. The fried green tomatoes and macaroni wasn't seasoned enough. It was pricey. The fries were perfect. They were well done and fresh. The restaurant was clean. I was the only one inside the restaurant. They offer outdoor seating as well. They didn't offer a fried green tomato sandwich but accommodated my request by making one for me . read more

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Had a delicious lunch celebrating a birthday today. We split the fried green tomatoes appetizer, it was very good. I ordered the Fried Chicken platter and it was delicious. I loved the greens that came with it. Definitely enough for two meals. My daughter ordered the shrimp and grits and loved it. We split the Hummingbird cake, it was absolutely delicious, I'd come just for this! The inside was cute and quaint decorated. Our server Allen was superb! Plenty of parking in the back. Definitely will try this place again read more

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Joined some friends here for a girls night out! So this place is cute and cozy. My only dislike is that it is incredibly loud. We did go during Devour Indy, so they were pretty busy. In fact, the tried squeezing another table next to us but they ended up moving. It's difficult to carry a conversation with the person across from you. This might be the only acceptable time to text during dinner LOL. Aside from the noise level, everything else is awesome. The service is top tier. The food..chef's kiss. I tried the fried green tomatoes. They weren't bad. I also had the blackened catfish with okra and sweet potatoes. I loved how fresh the okra was. The catfish was so flavor. The sweet potato fries will be a forever repeat for me. They were my favorite out of all the things I've tried!! I would love to try this place again ...maybe not during Devour lol :) read more

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Very cozy southern vibes. Smaller and intimate on the inside. Could hear everything from the kitchen where we were sitting. Dinner ambience was better than lunch. Also had a lipstick on our mason jar glass. Food wise, everything was absolutely delicious! Peach glaze salmon and hummingbird cake were our favorites. Came here for devour and hoping they keep these dishes as staples! read more

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Good food, decent service, awesome house drink! My sister and I stopped by for lunch and the patio was busy, even on a Friday afternoon. The decor was cute and the patio was nice. The most memorable part of this lunch was the Spodee-O-Dee. Who would have guessed that chilled Cabernet, lemon-lime soda, a splash of orange soda, and some ice would be so delicious? Not me for sure! This was the perfect summer drink for any red wine lover. The food had good flavor, but nothing compared to what I've had down in the Carolinas and Georgia. The tacos and some sandwiches could be made gluten-free, while both shrimp & grits options are already gluten-free. Our biggest pet peeve was the lack of "simple" options on the adult menu. My teenage sister tried to order a grilled cheese from the kids' menu but was told it wasn't allowed since she was over 12y/o. We understood since the prices are significantly different, but there weren't any comparable adult meals. She told me that the plain BBQ chicken sandwich she ordered was alright but nothing special, and definitely not the grilled cheese she had wanted. Unfortunately, the Short Rib & Pimiento Grilled Cheese, Pimiento & Tomato Grilled Cheese, and Glenna's Granny Smith Grilled Cheese sandwiches were a bit more complicated than she was willing to try. Juniper on Main has a great selection of drinks and the scenery is lovely! read more

Juniper on Main - Charleston Style Shrimp & Grits (GF) - Southern Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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Visiting in town , excited to try here, within first 5 minutes the waitress spilled an entire drink on my SIL, her white shirt and tan shorts were covered in a red wine cocktail. She was soaked, table, chairs, floor soaked because of the deluge of the beverage we had to switch tables. NO manager ever stopped by, AND at the end of the meal they gave my SIL a bill. She had to go FIND the manager, who DID NOT apologize and gave her tips on how to clean her clothes. read more

Our service was very memorable. We were surprised to have Chef Antwon personally serve us. The menu was exquisite. The atmosphere is easy breezy. read more

I had a salad. It was good, but not amazing. I would go back and try something else. The service was good. The space is small, and the bathroom is even smaller. read more

Such a pleasant place to eat. It seems to stay pretty busy, so be prepared to wait a minute for a table. But both indoor and outdoor seating are pleasant. Especially the outdoor seating on warmer days! The food is good if a bit over-billed for what it is. The waitstaff seem to be largely made up of Carmel HS students and other younger folk who can be a bit iffy on getting everything just right. But they're also friendly and easy to talk to. I don't think I'd go out of my way for Juniper. But if you're looking for somewhere pleasant for an easy meal in downtown Carmel, it's a solid choice. read more

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I've been hesitant to try Juniper on Main since we once ordered it for takeout and didn't have a memorable experience. However, when we visited again recently, it was 11/10. The value for the amount of food we ate was unmatched and our server was friendly and had super helpful insights on menu items. He made it easy to identify what I could eat gluten-free and checked with the kitchen to be extra sure that everything would be okay. I also loved the quaint, house vibes of the restaurant. It's small inside and felt like we were eating with family. We will be back so soon! read more

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In the middle of eating my meal, I was like, "If Yelp allowed six stars, I'd give Juniper on Main six stars." And if it allowed eight stars? Well, then I guess I'd give it eight stars. All this to say that Juniper on Main deserves all the stars, according to me and based on an excellent meal I ate here recently. This restaurant has been on my radar since it opened, but what pushed me to visit was learning that they offer a meatloaf sandwich. I love meatloaf sandwiches! And I'm glad to learn that Juniper has a transcendent meatloaf sandwich. It not only tastes great -- beefy and tender and juicy like a good meatloaf sandwich should -- but it's presented open-faced and looks so pretty on the plate when it comes from the kitchen. All of their sandwiches come with a choice of fries or salad, and I recommend the salad because that's what I got and it paired really well with the sandwich. Meatloaf sandwiches can be heavy and sweet, so it's nice to eat something with them that is light and astringent. The salad is composed of spinach and other greens, tossed with a citrus vinaigrette. It's airy and bright and just perfect. They have a decent beer and wine list here, and I chose a glass of Malbec. The pour I got was generous (which is always appreciated), and the wine was great. You can sit outside on their airy deck which faces Main Street (they have outdoor heaters), or you can choose to sit indoors, which is cozy. I sat indoors, and it was nice and the service was quick and friendly. There aren't a lot of indoor tables, but I visited for an early dinner, so I was able to find a table right away. read more

Nothing special. Our server was great, but the food was very mid and bland. Playing southern style romantic songs, lots of music covers that were not great, songs re done from Taylor Swift and The Weeknd. I ordered the crab cake sandwich,(which I just ate the crab cake part because the sandwich was poorly designed and too big) and I had an upset stomach for more than 2 days. So, I will not be returning, I am pretty sure that's what made me sick. The fries are plain and boring. They serve Hubbard and Cravens coffee, which is also just mid. Too much hype about this spot. Barely any parking. They sat us by the door on a 2 top with an empty restaurant at 11am and we were freezing cold. Not a great experience at all. Looks like things pick up like crazy at noon and that you'd need a reservation. read more

We loved the cozy vibe of this place. I had the porch chop meal and my husband had the catfish and grits meal. Everything was fine but nothing extraordinary read more

We sat outside on a chilly April day. It was such a cute little place. My friend ordered the corn bread, which was so delicious. We shared their Hot Honey Buttermilk Chicken Strips & fries. The chicken strips were a delicious, spicy/sweet combo and very tender. We also considered the grilled cheese, but saved it for next time. When we arrived, we weren't really greeted promptly, but our server made up for it by being outstanding. read more

Need a place to go out and have a great meal, great service and spend your money wisely? I've been to Juniper a bunch of times now, it's a goto when we have friends to meet in Carmel. It's consistent. It's delicious. The salads are huge and the Sangria is smacking. Just do it. lol. read more

Juniper on Main - Sea Island Platter with Coca Cola Pulled Pork - Southern Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

We visited Juniper on Main for a belated birthday lunch. This is a cute restaurant and if the weather is nice I recommend sitting outside as it's beautiful. I would rate my dish mediocre. This is only because I had to make modifications to my meal. The flavors were missing. I ordered the Charleston style shrimp and grits without sausage and the fried egg. I'm assuming those two items would've given the dish more flavor. read more

Juniper on Main - Charleston Style shrimp and grits without sausage and without the fried egg. - Southern Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Love the Hot Honey Chicken Tenders so much! So crispy, juicy, tender, and have great flavor. The aioli dipping sauce with it is amazing as well! I love the coleslaw too. Very creamy and flavorful. The fries are decent. Love the patio and in a great location! read more

Juniper on Main - Hot Honey Chicken - Southern Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Really delicious! Would definitely go back! The dirty fries and the bbq Mac n cheese were amazing! We also got the crab Rangoon tacos which I probably wouldn't order again. The outdoor patio was lovely! read more

This is by far our favorite restaurant in carmel! Finally something different other then steakhouse! Their menu is so unique and the outdoor seating is perfect in spring/summer! Some of our faves is crab Rangoon tacos, shrimp & grits are amazing! & hot honey chicken tenders! We can't wait to go back and try other items. I do wished if they had beer on draft! read more

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Finally got to try out Juniper On Main and was really happy with the experience. The tables are close together but it feels more cozy than crowded. We had a great waitress who told us her favorite was the meatloaf and it was delicious. The real hero was the flight of Deviled Eggs which I highly recommend. read more

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I got the fig salad and it was probably the best salad I've ever had. The savory goat cheese paired with the sweet fresh fruit, balsamic and fig dressing was absolutely delicious. Would order it again 100%. The patio was also a nice place for a relaxing lunch and the server was attentive and friendly. read more

Never thought I would find a southern costal fare restaurant close to Indy. Juniper on Main is a hidden gem in Carmel for those seeking authentic cuisine that is generally found many miles away from here! Easy to reserve a table on line, free parking, bright and comfortable inside and outside seating (with heaters to take off the chill). They have a great menu that will entice lovers of southern fare. We had apps of fried green tomatoes and a flight of deviled eggs. We followed up the Charleston style shrimp and grits and their Low Country Boil. Large portions and decent prices for all that we ordered! Beer and wine is available as well as soft drinks. We were a few minutes late for our reservation but called to let them know. They graciously held our table! Deyan was our server. He was very knowledgeable about their menu and offered great recommendations! All and all, a great experience. Highly recommended. We will be back! read more

Excellent and attentive service! The food was great with a huge menu. The restaurant is quaint in a little old house in a nice area. If I had one complaint, it was a bit loud inside but everything else made this dining experience a 5 star experience. read more

This cute spot is right down the street from me, but I'd never made it over until recently when I was looking for a nice but casual place to take my sister. The inside is pretty small, so you'll definitely want to plan ahead and make a reservation if you're going during peak hours. We got lucky with a nice enough evening to sit outside with some heaters. This is elevated soul food at its finest. I got a grilled cheese that had apples and jam that gave it a nice fall flavor. My sister got the Charleston style shrimp and grits, and it looked incredible. I got the spodee-o-dee to drink, and it was great. It's a red wine mixed with lemon lime and orange side, and it reminded me of a drink I had in Spain - super tasty. My sister got a mug of hot chocolate. We enjoyed our dinner here and would definitely be back! read more

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Very unique menu options, and tasty ingredients. The staff is friendly and helpful as well. About what you'd expect as far as price goes. Sitting outside in nice weather is definitely the way to go! read more