During all the time I was clearing out my late father's home in Putnam County, I really wanted to…read morecheck out Central Normal Tap in Danville. The timing just never worked. However, on a recent trip back to visit my parents' grave, I finally got the chance to stop in and check it out for a bit. Central Normal Tap is basically a laid-back, charming pub and grill with solid dining options, craft beer, spirits, and a terrifically friendly vibe. I'm not sure if terrifically is really a word, but I'm sticking with it. Located on the east side of the Danville Town Square, this is a great place to hit if you're doing some visiting of the town square (and you should). It's not an all-day joint. It's really from evening into the night hours. The town square offers free parking (with accessible option). While there are stores on the square that are not accessible, Central Normal Tap is pretty darn good (some of the tables are a bit high and there are a handful of booths that have a step up). Dining options include pretzels, wings, flatbreads, and more. I didn't spend a whole lot of time here, but I enjoyed the time I spent. The vibe was a nice tapestry of smaller town charm with a modern energy. The food was tasty, and the service was absolutely top-notch. I would easily return, though I might avoid when it's super busy as I could imagine accessibility being a bit more challenging just due to the layout. For those who wonder (I love origin stories), the name comes from Central Normal College, a former college that moved from Ladoga, Indiana to Danville, Indiana in the 19th century and lasted until just after World War II. It's a part of Danville/Hendricks County history (you can learn more about it at the Hendricks County Museum).

The BEST Loaded Fries around!! I have been craving them ever since... The pizza was great too! But…read morethe best part about our visit was the server/bartender/cashier - she was doing it all and was simply amazing!

Great food, and better service! Cheap eats and drinks, relaxed and casual environment, and overall…read moregreat place to walk to and hang out with friends. The hot pig soup is delicious!

If you're looking for the literal definition of a hole-in-the-wall hidden gem, this is it. Located…read moreright in the middle of a residential neighborhood, it's the kind of place where you'll second-guess your GPS until you're at the front door. I visited in January, and "authentic" apparently applies to the temperature, too--it was pretty dang chilly inside, so you might want to keep your coat on while you eat! Breaded Pork Tenderloin (an Indiana classic): This was the star of the show. It's massive and delicious. I paired mine with the Hot Pot Pig, and dipping part of the tenderloin into it was a game changer. I saw some online reviews calling it "life changing"--while I wouldn't go quite that far, it's easily one of the better ones I've had. Just a heads up: it's a heavy meal. You probably shouldn't eat more than one of these a month if you value your heart health! Spicy Buffalo Blue Cheese Chips: These were okay, but honestly not worth it. I'd skip these next time and save the room for something else. The Pie: I didn't have any room left to try a slice, but they looked fantastic behind the counter. Service & Atmosphere The staff here are super friendly and welcoming. Even though it's a modest setup, the service was incredibly fast, and we had our food in no time. It wasn't very busy when we stopped by, which made for a nice, quiet lunch. The Verdict: A great, no-frills spot for a massive tenderloin. Just dress warmly if you're heading there in the winter!

I had a craving for the Chicken Madeira the other night and was in the neighborhood so decided to…read moreget some for carry out. We're wine club member so we picked up some bottles of Blanc de Blanc, a dry sparkling wine similar to a brut Champagne. We also decided to try their first red wine from Mexico. The woman who helped us was very pleasant. We chatted a bit while waiting for the food to be ready. They have a lot of cute merch. We've been to a couple of the special events at the Indy location which were a lot of fun. I do like the food here and it's fun to come in once in a while for a tasting.

The food quality has really gone down hill. It's "edible" but for the price I expect better. The…read moresteak is good, but brunch menu and risotto I had was barely tolerable. The drinks are delicious. The wine selections are quite good. The waiters have always been pleasant, no complaints there. In the summer time you can sit in the patio which is very nice. Needless to say I would not go back for the food. There are many better steak options in Indy. I would go back for a drink in the patio.

Decided to pop in after checking out some bookstores during the Indy book crawl, what a cool…read morehistorical looking building! I was sat in a booth and my server was great! I had delicious and savory mussels! As well as a great gin martini that was only 10 bucks! (Not even a happy hour special) all around great experience and I can't wait to go back and try some more delicious food!

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.

Best filet mignon I've ever had. Perfect flavor, texture. Just salt and pepper, no sauce needed…read more Brussels with bacon were equally terrific

Absolutely outstanding experience from start to finish. After leaving another restaurant due to…read morepoor service, Bowdie's completely turned our evening around. Aaron was phenomenal--friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the menu. He made excellent recommendations and happily accommodated my request to order the lobster tail as an entrée with Brussels sprouts and carrots instead of the usual pairing. It was absolutely delicious. My boyfriend's Kansas City strip with chimichurri was cooked perfectly, and the Alexander Valley red blend paired beautifully with our meal. Every single thing we ordered was excellent, including the drinks. The service was just as impressive as the food, and Aaron played a huge part in making our dinner memorable. I would've gladly left this review on OpenTable, but since we didn't have a reservation, it doesn't allow non-reservation reviews. So I'm leaving it here instead. We'll definitely be back!

A friend and I made a reservation for a "fast six tasting". They had already set up a spot at the…read morebar and had iced waters waiting, which was a nice touch. We didn't really know what to expect, but you essentially choose sixes wines each from their list. Unfortunately, they were out of 2/3rds of red wines. They had 12 wines left, so each of us took six, deciding we would share and try everything they had to offer. We noticed that any of the sweet offerings were from Oliver winery, and they confirmed they don't have sweet wines at Foyt. After trying them all slowly with a charcuterie board and conversation, over a period of 90 minutes, there were only 2 wines that I liked, and only 1 of them that I would ever order a glass of. This experience was fine, and the place is nice, but considering it is a tasting, I expected to learn about the wines. No information was shared with us when we made our selections. Lastly, we noticed there were two other groups at the bar, each of them with a different tasting set ups. They had large glasses in a row with all their options in front of them, but we were given a mini glass that was refilled when we made new decisions. I'm not sure what the difference was.

Other sites say a must do when visiting the area. I'm sure it's nice but it is not open to the…read morepublic.. EVER. We went in while visiting Indy and we were rudely told this is a country club environment only for members. We were not welcome. No apology just told we were not allowed to stay. Not even allowed to look at memorabilia. The open sign was lit up in entrance & unless we missed it did not see a sign on door stating members only. Guess not many members as place was completely empty except person working.

Went around 1:30 on a Saturday. We basically had the whole place to ourselves. Service was quick…read more Loved the ambiance and the food came out fresh and hot. The Nashville Hot Chicken Mac was the Mac of the Month. Nashville hot covered chicken, fried pickles, and chopped regular pickle. It was good... but HOT. My entire mouth was on fire. Needed some type of cooling aspect...tomato, ranch, something.... The Buffalo Chicken Mac had Buffalo sauce covered chicken, tomato, and blue cheese. It was much more mild. Husband and I don't really enjoy blue cheese, but you can't really taste it. Flight was fun. Tons of options to choose from. We love a good flight.

Not the best experience. Burger of the month, skip it!!!…read more The fried onions tasted stale and burger overcooked Coleslaw had to much mayonnaise Bbq nachos had lots of toppings until a bone almost broke my tooth:( Waiter was not friendly or attentive, they were not busy yet he ran around like a chicken with his head cut off. Not sure what's going on but hopefully next time it's better

We came for casual dinner date and we thought this was a perfect place!…read more We had truffle fries as a starters - solid. We love our entrees: braised short rib and chicken florentine- this was special and rich. I love the place and ambiance. I think the best place to sit is outdoor patio when the weather is nice. They bring in a local band which is nice. Our waiter was helpful . She's very knowledgeable. We brought in our baby, they were so helpful with the stroller and setting up everything for our newborn.

Our kids took us to lunch here today as it's our last day in town. She said it would be healthy and…read moretasty and she was right. I had the Buddha bowl with grilled salmon added, this thing is huge! We should have split it honestly. Tons of veggies, chickpeas, quinoa, and even sweet potato, with a balsamic vinaigrette, and the salmon cooked perfectly. I would definitely order this again. I really don't know how much everything cost because they grabbed the bill before I could catch it. My granddaughter had their mac & cheese, it's big penne, mac & cheese and she said it was very tasty. My daughter ordered the exact same bowl I did. A lot of the restaurants are super busy and Zionsville, this one has a beautiful bar, but there were a lot of people there and I was unable to take a photo, trust me it's beautiful Service was very attentive, and he has a great sense of humor