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Bonnie B.

We visited Natural State Provisions a few Saturdays ago for am event that was posted to EventBrite. There was a Dj booth, hard seltzer samplings from a local craft cocktail company, and indoor/outdoor seating. Also a well kept dog park for those who want to sit on the patio with their pups. We were at risk of getting to hot outside, so we stayed indoors. We did play billiards and Operation. All of their games are well kept and complete, including the pool accessories. Super unique place with well made cocktails and delicious food. Each night of the week offers something different for guests. Excited to go back on a Wednesday for Wing Wednesday, $1/wing. (: 07-13-2024

Sigrid W.

Where else can you get some corn dogs on a regular basis? Love those things. Pickle chips, buffalo cauliflower? Sign me up... Add some nice local beer to wash it down with. That's how we do it. And the final point I'd like to make: Soft-serve Ice cream... with rotating flavors. I was so very happy to get to enjoy some pineapple soft serve... delicious. Just a hint of pineapple, not overwhelming... perfect.

Chees Fried Cheese Curds
Sarah E.

After an active afternoon we needed a spot to enjoy a meal and I've wanted to try NSP for awhile. The atmosphere is relaxed. We headed to the counter and determined to start with cheese curds and I opted for the catfish basket. I wasn't originally going to get a beer but the bartender gave a recommendation that I just had to try. We headed outside to one of the picnic tables and waited for our food which didn't take too long. The cheese curds were crunchy and delicious. The catfish breading was incredible flavorful. The basket comes with a healthy portion of tartar sauce and a BBQ style chip. I would definitely come back!

Fried Catfish Basket
Devin O.

I gave this place a four star review a few months ago instead of a five star review due to some confusion with their seating procedures and some inattentiveness at the bar. I have returned a couple of times since and have noticed that the restaurant has placed a sign near the entrance that informs customers that they can seat themselves and order at the bar. Kudos to management for listening to feedback! And on my most recent visit, I noticed the staff seemed to have more defined duties plus two bartenders instead of the one who seemed a little overwhelmed when I left my first review. Whether it was my feedback, other customers, or their own staff, I appreciate this place taking the time to look at what could be improved. On this visit, I tried the fried catfish basket which was my first time having catfish. I also shared onion rings with a friend. NSP does a phenomenal job with the breading on their fried food. Crispy, crunchy with a tender interior. I loved my meal and the tartar sauce was great, too. After sharing my sauce-satisfaction with the bartender, I was informed that NSP makes all of it's own sauces in house, and that the ranch is amazing. We ordered some to try with our onion rings and I have to say that I couldn't imagine one ranch recipe being any better or worse than another, this was really f-ing good ranch. I was extremely happy with my meal and had yet another great time at one of my favorite restaurants in town.

Soft serve
Niki B.

This is such a great spot! Ten reasons why I love it: 1) The smashburger is absolutely amazing 2) Inside has a dive bar feel, but is family friendly 3) Attached dog park outside 4) Large patio with picnic tables 5) Creative soft serve flavor each month 6) Both a cocktail and mocktail menu 7) Several vegetarian options 8) Brunch on the weekends 9) $1 wings on Wednesdays 10) Free, easy parking (downtown!!!) This spot was created by the owners of King Dough, so I knew it'd be good even before it opened, and then it lived up to the hype. It was the perfect spot to meet a group of friends and bring our baby (who we kept entertained by having him watch the dogs running around the dog park - so cute). Bonus: Public Smokehouse by Smoking Goose (owned by Goose the Market) is across the street too, so you can grab some local groceries after hanging here. Go check 'em out!

Single Twitty Burger, Sober Shirley
Ellen F.

I came to NSP on probably one of their slower Saturdays (shoutout to the rain) but I still had a great time! With a spacious outdoor patio, I imagine NSP is quite the hopping experience. The inside has this really cozy feel that in some way reminds me of a basement bar space that makes me feel like I'm at one of my family's famous get-togethers. Service is rather fast, with my mom and I getting our food within 10 minutes of ordering. Ordering is done by walking up to the stations at the bar, which might be easy to miss if you don't see the signage overhead. We ordered... Sober Shirley ($9): mocktail time!! This drink is their rendition of an Aperol spritz, and I would have to guess and say it's a good rendition - I have no frame of reference. This drink is more on the bitter side. Single twitty burger ($11(?) with fries upgrade): this is a classic burger with all the fixings, and the right size. This is a smash burger so it gets nice and crispy but still remains sufficiently juicy. Fries are also nice and fluffy. Chicken tenders and fries platter (not shown, $15(?)): I didn't try this as this was my mom's order, but it looked really good and will certainly warrant my next visit!

Great smash burger
Shelby A.

Great spot and wish I knew about it sooner! We came in on a Sunday afternoon. Their cheeseburgers are delicious!! Also thought all the cocktails sounded great but just ended up trying a new IPA. Ended dinner with some delicious soft serve! Plenty of parking and the dog park looks great, next time we will bring our pup!

A photo after they painted the tables on the patio. And a view of the business across the street
Adriana T.

This is one of my favorite places that we can bring the WHOLE family especially with the big patio and dog park. I have also bright several friends and my book club. They always have something new on their small menu. Fried Pickles & Jalapeño poppers are among our favorites! Not to mention their beer selection primarily from Pax Verum Brewing and organic wines! They are always having a daily special and sometimes events like a live vinyl dj or National (insert item) Day specials! They really try to accommodate everyone. The staff has always been kind and helpful. The vibe is definitely more low key especially inside and has a neighborhood pub feel. Dog park. Street parking. Baby changing tables in bathroom. And accessible entry.

Onion Rings
Richard P.

I've long wanted to try Natural State Provisions and I was excited to have a chance after work tonight to stop by on an unseasonably warm day that allowed me to take advantage of outside dining. There's quite a bit to like here, though I'll admit I found this initial visit a little confusing. Parking is primarily on the street. While this can be challenging as a wheelchair user, the street's relatively quiet and I had no difficulty upon arrival or when I ended up leaving. The street is also fairly level and this made getting in and out of my chair fairly easy. There are multiple places to get on the sidewalk that are level to the ground. Natural State has a concrete ramp leading into a side entrance - it looked like there were two entrances that did have steps, however, the ramp is very nicely done and definitely ADA compliant. The single glass door into the bar area isn't too heavy. There's no real signage indicating how their process goes. It took me several minutes to get noticed and over time I figured it out. You order at the bar, they give you a buzzer (helpful if you're eating outside), and then there's an area next to the bar where you pick up food. In my case, one of the employees was super helpful once I got noticed and also helped carry the food outside once it was ready. The vibe is ultra-casual and you can tell that a good majority of the customers who were there were regulars. There are dining room tables in the bar area (both high-top and standard) in addition to the bar. There's also the side food area, though it was not open tonight. The outside area is very accessible and utilizes picnic tables. It's all quite roomy and very comfortable. There's a small dog park right next to the outside dining area. I get the sense it belongs to Natural State, though I wasn't sure. Regardless, several of the folks dining outside had dogs with them. It was honestly super cool. I would easily return just to experience eating outside with the dogs. Everyone was friendly, employees and customers, though I seemed to be one of the older people there. Several people also had children. It was just a nice vibe and a cool experience after work. I ordered a double smash burger combo with onion rings and an iced tea. It took several minutes to prepare, but it arrived as ordered and was super delicious. The menu leans toward southern dining. While several restaurants say they have smash burgers, this was a serious smash burger. I also like that you can also get a PBR with your combo, though I didn't do this. There was no rushing people out and it was pretty clear this is a gathering spot. I went back in to pay, though they had trouble finding my ticket and had to ring it up again. It was $16.90 without tip and that was a good deal considering quality and quantity of the food. I didn't get an iced tea refill, a bit of a bummer, but overall this was a solid experience. I'm honestly torn on the review here. I could easily go 4.5 I think, however, with the confusing start, lack of clarity about the bill, and lack of iced tea refill I can't quite go 5 stars this time around. That said, I really liked this place and will likely end up forking over the 5th star upon future visits now that I know the routine here. There's no doubt I'll return - I'm anxious to try their fried chicken - and there's no doubt it will be on a nice day when I can have a meal and enjoy the dogs once again!

Fried Cheese Curds
Krista B.

Discovered this fun spot from a Yelp Elite event about a year ago, but had to come back when I heard they were having bingo on Wednesdays along with $1 wings! I really enjoyed the dry rub, and the wings are a good size and mix of drums vs flats. Their cheese curds are not on special, but totally worth the $10-hefty portion, perfectly fried, and they're not over-breaded. Hands down the best cheese curds I've had in Indy. Service was friendly and attentive at the bar. If you are coming for Bingo, just know it goes quickly. They start at 7 and were wrapped up by 8, but get through about the same amount of games as other places because they go through numbers quickly and don't take extended breaks between rounds. Prizes include food and drink from the bar.

A side of chili and cheese to jazz up the fries and turn a smash burger into a chili burger
Audrey M.

When cruising Yelp looking for a local burger on a Sunday, this recommendation was a total hit! It was nice to be able to dine somewhere downtown and not be charged for parking as we found plentiful spots in the street. A diamond in the rough, you can't miss the attention to detail that starts on the exterior. We quickly noticed the large outdoor patio adjacent to a dog park that is fenced in and offers a water hose for its furry patrons. We headed inside and had to take a moment to admire all the details. Really lovely artwork, antiques, and NSP swag if you'd like a souvenir. A very friendly server greeted us immediately and let us know that we could see ourselves anywhere in the bar area. Every surface was extremely clean, the server and bartender were the most lovely humans to talk to, and the whole vibe is just fantastic there. The complementary Wi-Fi and outlets throughout have me planning a little future lunch excursion during work hours. Plus the food was outstanding! Nothing skimpy about these portions. I hear the ice cream here is quite the treat, but we were so full from lunch that we had to sadly skip it. Next time though! Free parking, complementary Wi-Fi, generous patio seating, a dog park with fresh water, and ice cream??? Pack up your pups and kids and come treat yourself to one of their swanky adult beverages while the whole family enjoys some quality time together!

Beer
Amanda W.

Came here for a Yelp event and decided to order food that wasn't part of the event. Buffalo chicken sandwich was thigh meat so that was a bit different. While it was juicy it did have some tough parts. Overall good flavor especially the cherry jam and it was a big portion. It is Al a cart though so no fries or anything. We did order breaded cauliflower for an appetizer and it was fantastic and the ranch was delicious. If you're a ranch fan you'll understand. Beer was cold. I honestly can't remember which one I got but it was a cider. Our server was great and she attentive. The vibe is small whole in the wall bar that's family friendly and pet friendly as they have a fenced in dog park area and lots of picnic tables outside. Overall would come back but can't say I would go out of my way to come here either.

Pretzel sticks
Megan C.

It's not often you go into a place, for the first time, then find yourself there 3 times that same week. From the esthetic, to the food, to the amazing staff, this restaurant had me in this state, the first week of 2024. If you haven't been, please go. Order the sweet potato fries with whatever entree your heart desires. They are worth the extra $2. They also have trivia on Tuesdays, Bingo on Wednesdays, and a wing special, which I will be checking out soon. The ambiance alone is worth checking out. There is something to look at in all corners of the bar area. Bonus, its kid friendly!!

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Thank you Kennedy for the review, come on back anytime!

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Great smash burger and drinks. Sometimes the dog area can be quite a bit annoying because there's lots of barking dogs.

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The food is great and the atmosphere has great vibes. The chicken sandwich is very very good.

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