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    Northside Bar & Grill

    3.4 (27 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, American
    Open • 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Chezney C.

    Food - perfection Service - on point, they do the best they can when taking into consideration the crowd they have to serve Ambiance - GROWN FOLKS! No drama, laid back yet turnt up!

    Pepperoni and extra cheese pizza
    Danielle M.

    So this use to be one of my favorite pubs to grab good bar food and cocktails however this establishment has changed when the staff changed. I recently ordered a cheese quesidalla and the bartender told me that the only option they have is chicken, steak or veggies so she wasn't sure what to do. After we sat on the phone silent for 10 second she decided to ask a co worker on how to enter the order. Then I ordered 2 orders of 10 PC wings with 2 different flavors like I normally do. During the ordering process she told me she didn't know how to enter split flavor wings on the system so she was going to need to enter those separately to ensure she got the ordered right. As I stated I've been coming here for over 10 years and I've been ordering the same thing and nobody else has had issues. I went to pick up the order and would you believe she charged me for 4 orders of 5 sets of wings at $9.45 vs 10 wings for $12.50. Then when I addressed it with her she proceeded to tell me the system doesn't allow split orders and that's the only way that she could do it by charging me 2x. Then after I inquired If that was something new cause I just ordered the same order 2 months ago and that wasn't the case she seemed shocked. She was really trying to pull a fast one but since I was in a rush I just paid so I could leave. Then after I paid I had to wait a few minutes and ask for my food cause after she swipe my card she proceeded to help other guests as if I wasn't standing there. Then I get my food only to see that the order was incorrect. They did fix it after I went back in but I will be honest. This experience was the worst. I felt like she tried to pull a fast one to increase her chances of getting a tip by charging me higher prices. If you visit this spot be sure to check your bill before paying. Oh and the food was delicious like always the service just wasn't.

    Birthday fun with my hubby!
    Charity S.

    This is Indys number one bar. It's always a vibe.. I will always recommend this place if you want to turn up.... chill... celebrate your birthday... sing karaoke... dance to music...or to just get out the house. They have pool, darts, djs... karaoke every Wenesday and Sunday. Djs Fridays and Saturdays.... Did I mention they have the best wings ! The Stagg is amazing from Emily to Tonna to Erica to Carry and many more....

    Veggie 10inch w/ green peppers and onions $9
    Amber H.

    For what it is worth, being a bar, it's a decent bar. On the weekends, they have a DJ and it is packed in there but the music is on point. I go for the ZA and I can't get enough, well I can because my fupa tells me it's enough lol it reminds me of Jack's or Circle City pizza when it was around. Bar food is really good to be honest. They barely ever have drink specials but their prices are decent.

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    This is one of my go-to spots on the weekend. Party or chill vibes. Whatever you're looking for. Bria is the best!

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    Our waitress was very nice, quick service, I got chicken wings they were great. Will be back!

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    Big Lug Canteen

    Big Lug Canteen

    4.3(717 reviews)
    4.9 mi•Nora
    •$$

    I actually ended up eating at Big Lug twice during my trip, and that's probably the best…read morerecommendation I can give. I always order the Cuban when a new restaurant has one on the menu, and Big Lug's did not disappoint. It was juicy, flavorful, and one of the better Cubans I've had in a while. On my second visit, I went with the blackened cod tacos on corn tortillas (you can also get flour tortillas, and they offer shrimp and breaded fish options). They were fresh, perfectly seasoned, and absolutely delicious. Both visits I ordered the spicy garlic cauliflower, and it was outstanding. The homemade blue cheese dressing took it to another level. If you're on the fence about ordering it, don't be--it was one of my favorite things on the menu. The outdoor walk-up bar creates a really cool, laid-back atmosphere, making it a great place to relax whether you're meeting friends or just enjoying a meal by yourself. The staff was friendly, the service was excellent, and both meals came out quickly. I don't usually eat at the same restaurant twice on a trip, but Big Lug earned it. If I'm back in the area, it'll definitely be on my list again.

    Big Lug is a very cool spot right off the Monon, and even better if you have a pooch with you!…read moreUnfortunately, our experience with the service was pretty disappointing. We sat right in the middle of the main thoroughfare and were completely ignored for at least 15 minutes before we finally flagged someone down. The guy, "H," apologized and said, "Oh, my bad--it's all good." We figured, no big deal, let's move on. We ordered pretty simple food, apps and were then going to put in some entrees once apps arrived. We asked for waters and a water bowl for our pups. He brought two waters--with no straws--and no dog bowl. We assumed he was going to grab the bowl, so we waited... and waited. Then I noticed him at the end of the bar leaning against some boxes, texting. So I finally got up, interrupted him and asked for the dog bowl. His response, "oh my bad." Our appetizers came out, and naturally, we asked for silverware. A few minutes later, I spotted "H" in the corner on his phone again. At that point I was thinking, seriously?! So I got up again, interrupted "H's" text convo and asked for silverware. His response again was, "Oh, my bad." I didn't respond to him I just turned around and went back to my seat. Honestly, the whole experience started feeling more like a self-serve restaurant than table service. It's a chill spot and we weren't being needy whatsoever. We never asked for any refills- we were merely asking for the basics. We wanted to order more food, but by that point we were pretty turned off and decided to just get the check. Then came the final straw: my guy had his license and credit card sitting on the table because he hadn't brought his wallet out for our monon trek. When "H" came back with the checkout thing, without question or hesitation - he grabbed the card and swiped it. We didn't even realize what happened until afterward. Maybe that's standard there, but I've never had a server just take my card without asking. Usually you get a "hey do we want to use this card? Or something to confirm. And of course the tip structure is skewed so the min is 20% unless you want to try to figure out to manually enter in 15% (which most ppl don't -incl my guy), so we left 20% and left irritated and still hungry. "H" didn't seem hungover or anything--he just genuinely seemed like he did not not give a shiiiit. We had to get up three separate times to get things we had already requested: the dog bowl, a couple straws, and silverware. (Basics) And a quick note on the 7-Layer Hoss Dip: don't expect seven layers. It comes in a small thick ceramic bowl and was basically beans, guacamole, a tiny bit of corn and some hard cheese on top. Definitely would not recommend it. Way too "beany" and not worth $16 at all. The southwest rolls were decent- very fried tho. Cheesecake Factory's are better ;) The location and dog-friendly atmosphere are great, with the exception of the homeless camp right at their patio entrance, but unfortunately, the service really took away from the experience. Hopefully this was just an off night, because Big Lug has a lot going for it.

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    Big Lug Canteen - The Big Lug Patio

    The Big Lug Patio

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    Nashville Hot Chicken salad! So addicting!

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    Fire and Ice Cafe - Toasted Coconut Chocolate Caramel Latte

    Fire and Ice Cafe

    4.6(54 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    So glad I discovered this adorable cafe on Yelp while I was in town for a work trip. It was a rainy…read moreFriday morning and after checking out of my hotel, I needed a quiet place to work for a few hours, a strong blast of caffeine, and something to eat. The moment I walked in the doors of Fire & Ice I knew Yelp did me good! The space is bright with a modern farmhouse feel to it. There's a fireplace, lounge seating, tables and chairs, and even a bar area (that's where I decided to sit). The ladies behind the counter were nice and gave me some recommendations. I went with their banana bread latte with oat milk and one of their biscuit sandwiches with egg and American cheese. Both were absolutely delicious and I would order again. I'll add that the restroom was clean, but the wifi wasn't that great. I ended up using my hotspot while I was there. This place is also women-owned and totally gluten free. Seriously, I had no idea until a friend told me a few days later. They're clearly a lot of things right!

    5.23.26 Located at Allisonville & 62 on the NE corner. Plenty of parking. Always excited to try…read morea #NewToMe place and also one that is gluten free, as my dining companions need that for medical reasons. The inside is bright and comfortable. There are a variety of tables, also some comfy corner chairs. You order at the counter then they'll bring food to you. We all got (plain) coffee. There's a small sugar station on the end of the counter, but you have to ask for cream. I also told a staff member none of us had been there before, and asked were there coffee refills (since the rest was specialty coffee drinks) or do we pay? She said we can have one refill if we come up. My friends got gluten free egg/biscuit sandwiches. The hubs got a crepe with strawberries, bananas and more in it. I ordered the Galette Bretonne - which is described as "a savory light Buckwheat crepe with City ham, Gruyere cheese, with sunny side up egg" and also comes with a side salad. Our food came fairly quickly. The crepe was visually pretty. The biscuit sandwiches looked like they had nice fluffy biscuits (and, gluten free!) - but they were on the small side (smaller than an egg mcmuffin). My galette looked nice but not like the photo (see pics of mine & one from their web) - and the egg inside was well done, definitely not sunny side up or even medium. I don't mind harder cooked eggs, but the whole effect was very dry, so I went to the counter to ask for some syrup. The server told me that he would have to charge me for it. I said fine, yes please, because my dish is so dry it's unedible without it. So he went back in the kitchen and did bring me out a small side dish of syrup (see also pic of that, for size). I had my credit card ready, but he said "this one's on me." I thanked him and sat down to eat. ... and yes, that syrup was just the trick to make the dish delicious! So this is the thing that makes a whole experience "meh" as opposed to "really nice": Between me & my hubs, our food and plain coffees were $42. (My friends paid separately for theirs.) For that price and just counter service, if a guest asks for a small side of syrup for the food, there should not be a side charge. I think the server who gave it to me realized that (but I would have paid it anyway because the meal was just too dry without it) ... But here's the thing - there was another staff member at the counter when my server gave me that little side of syrup. She heard him say "no charge this time," and her expression absolutely changed, and she looked mad that he did not charge me, and like she was about to say something (but didn't). Guess what? I absolutely saw that. And I totally feel like she was not only mad, but also that he might get reprimanded for it. (Might I add, we were also there when it was NOT busy at all, so there was nothing about the atmosphere that was rushed or hectic - although that souldn't matter, either.) And yes, of course when I went back to the table, I relayed that story to my other 3 companions. A little (little!) customer service goes a long way. And also is easily a deciding factor of whether or not a place gets a revisit. There are so many other places to try. #ReviewsByRL

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    Fire and Ice Cafe - Biscuits and Gravy & egg sandwich

    Biscuits and Gravy & egg sandwich

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    Charleston's

    Charleston's

    4.1(502 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    •$$

    Excellent food. I had a tenderloin and my wife had chicken parmigiana. The sandwich was juicy,…read morebreading was crisp and the flavor outstanding. Cooked perfectly! I had Cole slaw and fried okra with is, both we excellent sides. The Cole slaw was 'runny', not a heavy mayonnaise base but did not taste vinegary. The okra breading was perfect and the okra was fried just right, not soggy nor hard. Again the flavor was excellent! The chicken parmigiana had the same breading as the tenderloin and my wife said it was crisp, yet juicy as well. Both meals are something we will definitely return for! We loved the ambiance. The bar eating area is very reminiscent of an English pub, with dark wood, booths surrounding a large bar and the lighting was just enough to not be drab Our waitress was pleasant and took good care of us quite well!

    Charleston's has been around for ages, and is a great place to go when relatives are visiting…read more Which is exactly what we did on a Saturday night. The booths are pretty small ... kind of a tight squeeze for 4 people. We were greeted quickly. The waiter brought our drinks quickly and then we ordered right away, some of us choosing old favorites like pasta RIGATONI BOLOGNESE, yummy CHICKEN PICCATA... i think my bro gets the same thing every week! Both my sis and I ordered a salad with chicken, pineapple, strawberry (1), and.... amazingly delicious figs ... it's my new favorite called WALTS CHAMPAGNE CHICKEN SALAD. Service was good until the refill coke was handed over the back of the booth, and never noticed that it spilled immediately. (Waiter was long gone as we cleaned up the little spills. ... oops) Prices are pricey but food is delicious. I don't go often because it's too rich for me without a special occasion. The location isn't bad; driving in from the east side it's got a weird way of entering the parking lot next to the bank. There aren't a lot of other places to eat nearby so this works for us! We will certainly be back!

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    Charleston's - The bar is warm, welcoming, and woody.

    The bar is warm, welcoming, and woody.

    Charleston's
    Charleston's

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    Blind Owl Brewery - After all of the order hassle (over an hour), it was STILL wrong and they packed so much heavy stuff on top they crushed the tacos. ‍

    Blind Owl Brewery

    3.5(604 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    •$$

    We held a small after-work get-together on a Friday evening around 6:00. The restaurant was…read moremoderately busy, and outdoor seating had a waitlist, but our party was seated inside quickly with very little wait. Our beverages were served right away, followed by appetizers of pretzels with beer cheese, cheese bread, and tots for the kids. For dinner, our group ordered the shrimp salad, fish and chips, quesadillas, tenderloin, and, of course, mac and cheese for the kids. Everything was tasty and arrived quickly. The staff was friendly, attentive, and always ready to help. Overall, we had a great experience and would gladly return!

    We had a lovely time at Blind Owl tonight. The service was great... our server was prompt,…read morepleasant, accurate and friendly. The beer was a nice smooth stout that was delicious. The wings were very good... & I'm not a huge fan of buffalo wings. The chipotle dry rub was fantastic paired with the ranch sauce. The tenderloin sandwich may have been one of the best I've ever had. It was perfectly breaded, & so thick. It was also twice the size of my bun ... which is exactly how it's supposed to be. Fries were pretty good & plentiful. My SO ordered the crab cakes sandwiches and it looked good ... it disappeared quickly. I forgot to take pictures of the food before it was eaten. I wish this place was on the way home from work but I'll continue to make the effort to go there again soon because it was so good.

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    Blind Owl Brewery - Inside

    Inside

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    Blind Owl Brewery

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    Derailed At Hotel Nickel Plate - Side salad

    Derailed At Hotel Nickel Plate

    4.2(103 reviews)
    4.7 mi

    Nicely appointed hotel lobby restaurant featuring a quiet ambiance. A limited, but excellent menu…read morewith something for everyone. The house made chicken salad is great. The crusted edge burgers are both tasty & toothsome. I had the one with peach bacon jam. Both sandwiched came with excellent crisp seasoned fries. Rapid service and an environment where you could talk.

    Derailed = disappointed…read more Maybe my expectations were too high...but the food left much to be desired. I'll get back to the food. The ambiance is 5 stars. And if I was there to take photos only or enjoy the scenery, this would be a 5 star review. The location is great! We sat outside and enjoyed the weather and people watching on the Nickle Plate trail. Taylor was our server. She wore a birthday headband so not sure if it was her actual birthday or decorations but her energy gave she would rather be anywhere but work (perhaps celebrating her birthday?). I had to ask another waitress walking by if I could get more water (she was super nice and friendly, I didn't get her name). We had a friend join late, Taylor never acknowledged her or even asked if she wanted to place an order. Taylor came and grabbed our receipts because she didn't want them to "fly away". Mind you, there was no wind and they were tucked in the receipt book thing-a-ma-bob. Stephen the manger checked on us and filled him in on Taylor (unbeknownst to me he was the manager at the time). I had the pear margarita. Apparently they ran out of oranges so the drink arrived without any garnishment so no photo worthy pic obtained. It was just ok. My friend had the pineapple rum old fashioned and said it was delicious. I had the Brussel sprouts. They were mediocre at best. I requested some ranch to make them More palatable and that was a good move. The ranch is very good!!

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    Derailed At Hotel Nickel Plate - Lobby

    Lobby

    Derailed At Hotel Nickel Plate - Jerk wings and mushy celery

    Jerk wings and mushy celery

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