First time here. ABSOLUTELY a hidden treasure. Both the atmosphere and the quality of our dinner…read moreleft me expecting a bill of $200 or better for myself, wife and two kids. I could have spent NEARLY the same amount at a Perkins! We CANNOT wait to return to try the rest of the menu.

As I was coming home from Ft Wayne I was detoured through Pendleton…read more I remembered I had an Italian place marked on my bucket list on Yelp- WOW- honestly this was the best Italian meal I have had in Indy! It is worth the drive!!! All pastas are made fresh. The staff was so friendly and accommodating! They have a piano player as well...what a treat! I sat in the back corner and took it all in! The food was outstanding, I ordered Linguine Frutti di Mare- homemade linguine ( delicious) served with clams, mussels, scallops? Shrimp, cherry tomatoes, evoo, garluc, parsley cooked in a white wine sauce!!! As you can see I absolutely hated it... lol! I has an expression and lava cake for dessert. The lava cake was a little overcooked- that is the only complaint.... Other than the lady sitting across the table from me that talked loud enough for the whole restaurant to hear her conversation. I wish people would be more observant and realize they don't have to talk so loud when they're sitting at their table it made it difficult to hear the piano player and it went from a relaxing stress free feeling to an annoyance. I was so happy when her food arrived. This place is very special. It's very small. I got in because it was very early in the evening. I believe their doors open at 5 o'clock. I would highly recommend reservations, but if you have a special occasion that you're celebrating, and it appeared that several people did this is worth the drive!

Bonge's Tavern is what would happen if a world-class kitchen crashed a backyard party in rural…read moreIndiana and everyone decided to keep it that way. The parking lot tailgating before dinner is half the experience. Where else can you sip a drink next to a pickup truck, make friends with complete strangers, and then walk inside to eat a meal that makes you question every life choice that led you to lesser restaurants? The food is absurdly good. The famous Perkinsville Pork deserves its own state holiday. Portions are generous, flavors are bold, and the menu somehow manages to feel both elevated and unapologetically Hoosier. Service was friendly, the atmosphere was chaotic in the best possible way. Everyone having a great time. Come hungry. Come early. Bring a folding chair for the parking lot. Leave wondering why every restaurant isn't this much fun. 10/10. I'd drive past three chain restaurants and a dozen sensible decisions to eat here again. Will be back soon.

Just wow. This place is the definition of a hidden gem. From the overall vibe of the place, to the…read morefood and the service, we were blown away. I can definitely understand why people will tailgate just to get in for dinner. We started off with the meatballs, the pork loin, and the pierogies. The pork loin is a must get, and the other others were delicious as well. For my entrée, I got the pork loin as well because it was so good as an appetizer, and before that I started with the tomato soup, which was also excellent. Addison was our waiter and was extremely attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. We had a party of over 10 people and he handled it flawlessly. If you're in the mood for something out of the city in a little bit of a change of pace, I would highly recommend trying here.

My family was out and about. Our friend said she knows of a great place. We meet up with her. It…read morewas lovely. Food was all amazing. Customer service wasn't bad, but a little confused. We asked questions and she was a little unsure. But alas, she went and found the answer and we were rolling. I got the Mother Clucker chicken sandwich (just because of the name) and it was delicious. Everyone loved their food. I'd for sure come back.

Redeemed themselves by providing a great steak and mashed potatoes. They also brought back the good…read moregreen beans. The homemade steak sauce is something I'd like to buy a bottle of to take home. My friend has the chicken and it was juicy and flavorful. Taking away one star only because the cut of meat was a bit tough - I can't be sure of the cut but it wasn't high end. Flavor was excellent.

this place was great. the mac and cheese was wonderful and i highly recommend the chicken tenders…read more the waitress was kind as well.

We had the "BBQ Chicken Bacon Ranch" Pizza but we modified it - replaced the BBQ sauce with Ranch…read more It was very delicious. We also had the Buffalo Chicken Wrap, it was good but very spicy!!

I go here every chance I get, and usually forget to take photos of the delicious food!…read more I am so glad i took the advice of the earlier reviews to entice me to try it out the first time (now years ago). This place has been a hit with my "21+" family due to the great food, great location, and usually good service. Minors are not allowed. Our most recent visit yesterday had less than awesome service but maybe she was having a bad day. The building is old with lots of wood paneling ... very comfy. There are several other wonderful restaurants in Fortville which is great for me as I have several choices. I never would have guessed that this tiny suburb would have such epic cuisine!

Stopped in for lunch. Downtown Fortville. It never looks like there is a lot of parking…read moredowntown, but I've always been able to find a spot fairly close to my destination. I love the small town feel!! The restaurant vibe reflects the town. Everyone is very welcoming. I didn't catch bartenders name, but she was very friendly to everyone at her bar. She told us her favorites on the menu. I appreciated her knowledge about the restaurant and the menu. The bar area seemed a little dark, but that actually enhanced the experience of an old bar. We only sat in the bar area, I believe there is additional seating in another room, but I didn't look. I opted for a grilled tenderloin and a cup of beer cheddar jalapeño cheese soup. The sandwich's are Ala carte. The sandwich was bigger than I expected, that would have been enough for lunch. The trick with grilled tenderloin is that many times it is over cooked, so it is dry. This was cooked to perfection; cooked but still moist. The sandwich, with the "garden" was awesome. Now to the soup. I think she said they use wee Mac as the beer. The jalapeño was puréed. There was crispy bacon crumbled on top; I did not care for the bacon. The soup was odd to me as I was eating it. Because of the texture, it reminded me of corn chowder. There was a little spice/flavor from the jalapeño. What was odd to me, was it didn't wow me like I thought it would, but I kept eating it. So in the end, I think I really liked it bc I ate all of it!!! The menu is not large, but has a good variety for its size. The desserts were impressive, I just didn't have room for it. I could easily become a regular there!!

We had a local event close by and wanted to get a quick snack late night before the restaurant…read moreclosed. They were very happy to see us even within an hour of the closing time. Our server was very nice and attentive and kept our drinks full. He took our order and brought everything rapidly. I had the boom boom shrimp, which is really good. Not overly spicy but really great flavors. I got the wedge salad, which is a half of a head of lettuce. I would suggest that you share. This is a nice restaurant and a great local fine that stays open later and doesn't close early. Look forward to coming back soon.

Stopped in here today for a late lunch. We went in and sat at the bar. They were not real busy…read more Bartender took our drink order, I had an espresso martini and hubby had a Wee Mac in a can. We placed our lunch order and I ordered the tomato basil soup and the Boom Boom Shrimp off the appetizer menu. The hubby had the Dunked Cuban and fries. Husband said his was ok but nothing he would order again. Mine on the other hand was almost inedible. The shrimp were overcooked to the point of having a slight burnt taste and when you bit into one all of the breading fell off. The tomato basil soup was ok but was lukewarm. My martini was like chocolate milk, not much coffee flavor at all. We would not venture in to try again.

Ehhhh...I mean it's okay. Came for lunch, have driven by it since it opened but never had the…read morecourage to stop in, but my credit card offers rewards if you eat there, so that was the push I needed. Made reservations, however, for lunch it didn't appear that you really needed them. It wasn't very busy on this random Monday. They had a special a smash burger, side and a ice cream cookie for $15 so we got that. The server was nice, the restaurant was clean, but something is missing. Not sure what, but something. There are lots of tv's around, can't remember if music was playing or not. It kind of felt like I was stepping back in time maybe? While it's a very new place it didn't FEEL new. The food was - Okay. Not terrible but not amazing either. Would I go back? Maybe for dinner just to see what that's like.

Recommend coming here if you are looking for fast service and good food! I ordered the chicken…read moretenders and they were so good. I also ordered the potato skins as an appetizer and they were delicious! Came in on a Saturday and there was no wait which was nice!

Anita's is an old school country diner decorated with historic photos of Pendleton. Regulars drink…read morecoffee and shoot the bull. Plastic table clothes covered the tables. The place is spotlessly clean. The service is unbelievably friendly. our server, Monica, was non-stop funny and efficient. The menu offers breakfast and lunch traditional options. Prices are old school reasonable. I ordered 2 eggs, bacon and toast for $6.50. Bacon is served floppy, crispy or perfect. I took perfect and it was. Food came out quickly. My eggs were cooked perfectly as well. Overall, a perfect breakfast. As we checked out, the clerk told us a joke. I won't ruin it for you by telling you the punch line. Anita's has two private rooms for meetings or parties. There is a single unisex restroom. Parking is ample around the building.

I ordered a breaded pork tenderloin which was nicely seasoned. The meat was moist and flavored…read morewell. I would definitely recommend it. The only reason for the four star was the seasoned french fries. I did not find them to be well seasoned at all. Plus they were very limited in the amount you received for an extra cost. The service was friendly and quick. I would definitely go back to try other things on the menu. This is a great place for breakfast and lunch options for family dining.