Spoke & Steele, located in downtown Indianapolis, offers a dining experience that beautifully blend…read moreof modern design with upscale food. It sits at the base of the Le Meridien hotel. The restaurant features an extensive drink menu that will suite anyone's pallet. We chose to start with the bread service which was killer especially the honey butter. All of the apps look d amazing but went for the dry rub duck wings with home made ranch. My only critic was I wish there were more than 3. Finished off with the shrimp and grits. Although, I wasn't in New Orleans the spiciness took me back there. The wait staff was great. Even though we were late for the reservation we were seated promptly and had multiple people taking care of us. Spoke & Steele is a must if you are staying in the hotel but also if you want a cool vibe for drinks and great food I would stop by and take a look.

There's brunch... and then there's Spoke & Steele brunch!!!…read moreFrom the moment you walk in, the vibe is giving cozy, elevated, and just the right amount of "I deserve to be here." The seating? Intimate. The lighting? Soft. The whole space feels like a quiet luxury moment tucked right into the city. Now let's talk about what REALLY matters, the food. The shrimp & grits??? Listen... this wasn't just a dish, this was an EXPERIENCE. The grits were creamy, smooth, and perfectly rich, but that sauce layered on top?? Whew. Flavor on flavor on flavor. You've got that deep, savory, slightly smoky profile with juicy shrimp, sausage, and those pickled onions cutting through everything with the perfect tang. Every bite felt intentional. Like somebody knew what they were doing in that kitchen. And can we talk about how beautiful it was plated?? Because yes, I absolutely appreciated the aesthetics before I even picked up my fork. Paired it with a simple coffee moment, sitting by the window, and honestly... it felt like a reset. Not rushed, not loud, just good food, good atmosphere, and a chance to actually enjoy it. If you're looking for a brunch spot that feels a little more elevated, a little more intentional, and delivers on both flavor and experience. This is it. 10/10. I'll absolutely be back!!!

FLAVORFUL RESTAURANT IN A HIP PART OF INDY…read more======================================== My daughter-in-law recommended Bluebeard for dinner on Monday, June 22, 2026. I would have to say this restaurant is my favorite in Indy right now after one meal. Most of the things we shared were amazing and for a complete description please refer to my photo of the menu. We ordered the following: Burrata with Amelia's bread as an appetizer which was delicious. Gem Salad - This was amazing and I could eat it every day of the week. Stacci house made pasta - This was a big hit and I would order this every time. Hanger Steak - My husband, aka the picky eater, loved it. I didn't try it, but everyone seemed to like it. Chicken with a few dumplings - We all loved this. Three desserts to share: a cheesecake with fruit on top, one a bread pudding and a chocolate crisp. I ordered a delicious Monsoon Season cocktail with song cai vietnamese gin, cocchi americano, st. george thai basil eau de vie, elderflower, lemon and basil oil. My son and I also ordered glasses of Port after dinner. The service was great and I loved that they were playing really good rock music like Soundgarden and others. There are lots of antique typewriters above the bar and a cool print of Kurt Vonnegut by the bathrooms. I am looking forward to going again the next time my husband and I are in Indy visiting my son and daughter-in-law unless they move out of state.

I got caught in the 3 pm lunch cut off again. Got some charcuterie and it 2 good cheese prosciutto…read moreand that kinda gross upscale baloney I forget the Italian name. Not a fan. The bartender also was really acting pained to do anything and even looked mad when I closed out my $40 tab. Indiana is missing the Midwest friendly thing with service almost everywhere

We had a reservation, which helped because they were busy…read more We had the hummus platter for an appetizer which had pita triangles, celery, red and yellow sliced peppers, cucumbers , and carrots. The hummus had a lot of paprika on top of it, but that seemed to enhance the flavor. I had the prime rib French dip with a side of fruit and my wife had the same sandwich, but with a side of fries instead. The prime rib French dip was nice, tender, and juicy, melt in your mouth good. I wish they had supplied more au jus or a wider container for it. The fruit tasted nice and fresh as well. This was an expensive meal at nearly $100 after tip, but I can see myself coming here again someday. Just not very often due to cost. The ambiance consisted mostly of gamers milling about and talking as well as having a wall of televisions showing different things. A bit of a sensory overload at the time.

We were attending an event at the Westin and decided to get there early to grab a snack and a…read morecocktail at Ten Hands Social. It was definitely busy (clearly everyone had the same idea as we did), but we were seated quickly in a cozy booth. Michael took great care of us from the start. He was friendly, attentive, and gave awesome cocktail recommendations based on what we liked. I ordered the Strawberry Letter, and it was perfectly sweet, exactly what I was in the mood for. We decided to split a pepperoni pizza, and Michael hyped it up for a reason, it was SO good! It came out hot, packed with flavor, and even the crust was delicious (which says a lot). Parking can be a little tricky if street parking is full, but there is a nearby garage which makes it manageable. Overall, great vibes, great service, and great food. Perfect spot to start your night.. would definitely come back!

This was easily the best restaurant I went to in Indianapolis…read more I got the Caesar salad which had a bunch of strange stuff in it but delicious dressing. Then I got the pan fried gnocchi and that sauce was really unique and delicious. Definitely recommend it if you're here.

ONE OF MY NEW FAVORITES FOR AMERICAN FOOD NEAR MASS AVE…read more Union 50 came in clutch when my friends and I were looking for a last minute dinner reservation. Called at 6 and got a reservation for 8, for 5 of us on a Saturday night. This is kind of an anomaly for any restaurants off Mass Ave. We were seated right away and started with drinks and apps. We got "Disco Boys" and "I'm too pretty for this" cocktails which were tasty - kudos for the fun cocktail names. Calamari, Artisan, and Charcuterie came shortly after. There's a few different options of cheeses and meats, it's sort of a choose your own adventure situation. All were good, especially the calamari. A lot of restaurants tend to overcook it and the calamari gets rubbery, not the case here. Our entrees came out next and I made sure to try a bite of everyone's LOL. The standout of all the entrees was definitely the "Duck, duck" which was, obviously, duck. The runner up would definitely have to be the chicken cacciatore. Overall, really great ambiance, food, and service. I would highly recommend Union 50 if you're looking for something fancy, but not too fancy. If you're a Cunningham member, don't forget to give your phone # to the server to look up your account. Will definitely be back soon!

Food: cheap and not good, chicken tenders are exact same ones Tyson sells in the bags at Meijer…read more French fries not crispy but soft and soggy, grilled chicken sandwich pre grilled frozen chicken but was an actual chicken breast. For an order of chicken stripe(3) and fries x2, a corn dog and fries, a grilled chicken sandwich and fries, 3 aluminum solo cup size drinks (sustainability no longer have plastics) without lids for the kids, a souvenir cup so you get a lid and more to drink was $115 for 2 children 9 and 3, and 2 adults. This is astronomical! For just above par food, a cup not worth $19 on Amazon, and avoiding having to walk a 1200 hundred yard stretch to go to the car to eat out of a cooler because the zoo has banned bringing your own lunch inside the zoo, when you have MS and need to rent a scooter as your legs might go out while walking long times, you forfeit the scooter if you go to your car to eat, which you risk not having after you go back in, was all a very sad experience. Now let's add insult to injury, prices are ridiculous but if you have any discounts or rewards you can not use them unless you use a debit or credit card and most of the zoo has gone cashless, be aware of this! Being a zoo member you can NOT use your discounts unless you use a card to purchase. Now we go into what we saw, most animals are gone (June 6th 2025) sea lions unavailable, sharks in petting pool (dogfish) all died but one, zoo will not be getting anymore per employee manning the rays still in the pool. No lion as the lioness killed the lion, so only a lioness remains, petting zoo is gone, saw elephants, giraffe, white rino, orangutans, chimps, reptile exibit, missing or moved who knows, no red pandas, no meerkats, countless animals missing. We took our time and enjoyed the gorgeous day and had lunch all in 4 hours, including time in gift shop and the kids getting face painted. We recieved our membership as a Christmas gift, but my family will NOT be returning. It's no longer affordable, convenient, or worth the drive time, or location to see nothing.

It's over priced premade gas station sandwiches etc. They could eliminate the entire staff and just…read moredo vending machines. $7-9 for a $2-3 items.

I really liked open kitchen. The food was delicious, and had a very unique flavor. Vibe was nice,…read moreand service was very good. I got the breakfast chicken. It was pretty delicious!! The chicken was cooked very well, the eggs were yummy, and the gravy was good too. The flavors/ spices were really unique, which made this place even better. Combining above average food with unique flavors was super fun. I really liked the actual restaurant as well. It felt very industrial and nice. The interior was a bit smaller than I expected, but it made the place feel intimate. I went for lunch - I bet open kitchen's vibe is even better for dinner. Overall I'd go back here. Great experience.

The outside and inside is very inviting. We were greeted upon entering and had a very pleasant…read morevisit. The food was just as amazing as it looks in the photos. The lemonade was very different. It didn't taste like lemonade to me but was very refreshing. We will definitely be back!

Had a really great experience here! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was relaxed and…read moreinviting, and everything came out exactly as expected. The highlight of our visit was definitely our server, Kay. She were super friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome from start to finish. She checked in on us without being overbearing, made great recommendations, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal.

The Eagle was amazing as always! The food was exceptional, the service was superior thanks to our…read moreamazing server, Logan. Don't sleep on the kale salad because it is so good that I actually crave it! We ate on the patio which provided plenty of shade and a great ambiance.

Do not walk, run to this place! Absolutely amazing drinks…read moreand even better tacos!! The bartender Hunter was amazing! I will be back to try even more!

Had never heard of this place until someone suggested…read morehosting a surprise party here. They did a great job accommodating a large party of 25 people. We were able to choose different options from what I think was a preset menu for the event. An appetizer: Elote or Brussel sprouts, an entree--two types of giant tacos or a big chicken salad. I loved the Brussel sprouts and salad. My husband said the Birria tacos were as good as they looked! Dessert was phenomenal! The biggest slice of chocolate cake I've seen in a while. The carrot cake and tiramisu were also delightful. Drinks come in fun skull glasses with cheeky names. I enjoyed the artwork and eclectic vibes. Our server was all smiles and super friendly. Would recommend having Agave & Rye for hosting a party.