$10 Weekend Sliders!…read more Did not expect gourmet little burgers!!! Burgers have a small footprint like any other slider, but are as tall as 1lb burger!!!

After stopping at Chris's Ice Cream across the parking lot, we came here for some cocktails. Our…read moreserver was very attentive and the drinks are quite strong. I happened to see on Reddit the other day that Taylor's Pub at Nora is recommended as a good place to sit at the bar and have a meal if you're on your own. It did appear that way. It's a bit dark and moody in there which is fine with me. I should have ordered a Dark & Stormy. They do have a happy hour which I hope to take advantage of next time along with trying some of their food.

I love Fat Dan's, and have really enjoyed going recently!…read more The food is so much better than before, and isn't as greasy as it used to be! The pastrami and corned beef is my favorite (my best recommendation). The staff are so kind and attentive, making sure your drinks are always filled and anything you need is there.

We were in the Indianapolis area for a tennis tournament and heard great things about Carmel. Once…read morewe were there we happened upon Fat Dan's Deli. The building facade is unassuming in a strip mall off the main drag in Carmel. Inside, the place oozed character. We love dive bars and Fat Dan's is an original. The place is a dive but in the best sense of the word. The interior is worn but everything was clean and inviting. The staff were warm and welcoming. We sat in a booth with tattered seats and a wobbly table and we loved it!! We ordered breadsticks, a Cuban sandwich, wings and fries. Before I describe the food, I have to write about the way they deliver the food. I saw one of the staff bring out this boat of food wrapped in white paper to a table near us and thought that was an order of a specific type that warranted such a delivery. When I asked our waitress about it she smiled and said that was how she was going to bring out our food. It's a little thing but we thought it was unique and just added to the feel of the place. A few minutes later we received our food in a white paper boat and it was awesome. The breadsticks were good; the nacho cheese wasn't the best. The coleslaw was a hit with my wife and son. The Cuban sandwich was really good. The chicken wings were outstanding! The wings are smoked and meaty...and the blue cheese dressing that came with it was delicious. The waitress told us that they make the blue cheese in house and I believe her. The fries were tasty- our waitress was right in saying that a small order would feed a family. We did our best but there was no way we were finishing anything. The portions are large.;) All in all, we had a great meal in a unique place with really friendly staff. Thanks, Fat Dan's!!!

I've been to The Red Bridge Bistro three times now, and every single visit has been outstanding…read more The service is always exceptional, the food is consistently delicious, and the cocktails are some of the best around. On my most recent visit, I sat at the bar with a few friends, and Alex and Zach absolutely made the experience. They were attentive, welcoming, and struck the perfect balance between genuine conversation and excellent hospitality. I wasn't sure what I wanted to drink, so Alex recommended the Lavender 75, and I'm so glad he did. It was light, refreshing, perfectly floral, and paired beautifully with dinner. Throughout the evening, both Alex and Zach were constantly checking in, making sure my drink was full and that we had everything we needed. Their service alone is enough to make me come back. As for the food, I order the Pot Roast Sliders every single time because I truly think they're one of the best dishes in Cicero. They're packed with flavor, incredibly tender, and the portions are generous enough that I always have leftovers to take home. This visit I customized my meal by skipping the bun and adding mashed potatoes instead, and wow...it was absolutely incredible. The Red Bridge Bistro has become one of my favorite restaurants. Between the outstanding staff, incredible cocktails, and consistently amazing food, it's a place I recommend to everyone. I can't wait for my next visit!

PARKING: 5/5 A lot of free street parking, which we used, as…read morewell as it appeared that parking lots were available to the south and west of the building as well as across the street. SERVICE: 5/5 We made a reservation, but arrived early and were still seated promptly. Kristi and the other food runners were awesome at tending to us, answering our questions, and very personable. AMBIANCE: 4/5 The space tends to the darker side with a tall divider wall separating a dining space from the decently-sized bar area that also includes booths and tables for dining. They also have a large patio space to the west of the building, where they have a trailer serving beverages and live music available. Only real negative was the the door to the patio space was right next to our booth in the northwest corner of the bar area, which allowed a brisk breeze in each time it was opened. FOOD: 4/5 The Bavarian Pretzel ($13) is large and decent. It's served on an upright pretzel holder, heavily salted, and served with a beer cheese that seemed a tad runny and a spicy maple mustard that seemed more sweet than spicy. My wife ordered Blackened Fish Tacos ($17), which come as an order of 2 with cabbage and onion and a side of chips and salsa. She said the tacos were very tasty, the chips and salsa were just OK. I ordered the Blackened Fish Sandwich ($17), which was served on a hoagie-type roll with lettuce, tomato, and onions along with a pickle and side of house-made chips. The fish sandwich had good flavor, and while I appreciated that they made their chips, their flavor was just OK and I couldn't easily access many of the crumbs that scattered through the bottom of the basket. OVERALL: 4/5 Food was good to very good. For the prices charged, the value was not as good as we would have liked. *They do appear to have a happy hour Tuesday-Friday 4:00-6:00 that offers half price on the wings and pretzel as well as some beverage specials.

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.

Went for Mother's Day and had a wonderful time! I'm not sure if it was because it was Mother's day,…read morebut kids were able to play in the Bocce ball and Corn hole area (despite sign that says yard games being for 18 years and older). We ordered nacho appetizer with chorizo, Chicken Velvet soup, Chipotle Chicken sandwich (not pictured) and Hoot Mess burger. We ate it family buffet style and all was delicious to every person! My husband and I got a flight of both stouts, pecan pie porter and a sour - neither were a disappointment. Ambience seemed family friendly. Service was quick and attentive. Other notes: Free parking, yard games (18+), lots of indoor and outdoor seating (sunny and shaded

Upland Brewing was the perfect way to end the night. It's got that tap house feel but still feels…read morelike a full restaurant. Open, lively, people talking, drinks flowing, but still relaxed enough to sit and take your time. Easy place to wind down. Staff was super friendly. I ordered the Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich. Fried chicken, blue cheese slaw, horseradish pickles on a toasted brioche bun. When it came out, I could already tell it was gonna be good. The chicken had that deep golden crust, crispy all around. First bite had that crunch, then the heat kicked in right after. Not overwhelming, just enough to wake everything up. There's a little sweetness in there too that balances it out, so it doesn't hit too hard. The slaw cools it down, adds a little tang, and the pickles bring that sharp bite that cuts through everything. The bun holds it all together without getting in the way. Messy in a good way. Every bite was packed. Honestly, just a solid sandwich all around.

Nice little place to grab a beer and a bite. Happy hour is the way to go…read more Had the sliders and local IPA.

We stopped here because I needed a Tenderloin sandwich fix. We took a chance and we're glad we did…read more The tenderloin is thicker than most and is delicious. My wife tried the Buffalo Chicken sandwich fix I like the dive bar feel. We were in a time crunch and our server made sure we got out in time. Next time in Indy we need to hang out here a bit.

Always a good time at Trader's Mill. Plenty of parking outside and it's located within a strip…read more They have trivia days, which is nice and you can win gift cards. We went on a Sunday night to grab a drink. It wasn't too crowded. Music was good but not too loud. There's plenty of bar space, tables, booths, two pool tables, a basketball game and a few others. Chad was our bartender and he was great. Fun, friendly and very quick with service. There was a party of approximately 12-15 people but the bar is a nice size so it wasn't overcrowded. I ordered sweet potato fries only. Wish they had maple syrup to be honest, but they weren't terrible. This is a very chill bar to come to. They have a steak special every Friday. Enjoy!

I like to visit Murphys around St Patrick's day. They typically have something special going on…read more Sunday was a bit more tame than Saturday. In the speakeasy, They had a tattoo artist doing shamrocks for people They had their special Irish menu this weekend. The dishes people had around me looked amazing. Strong recommendation on Irish burger from person next to me. While I looked at the menu, I had my first green beer! Monica and Nick were bartending, both are exceptional. I finally went with the corned beef and Swiss on rye. It had an huge helping of corned beef, I could only eat half the sandwich. The corned beef was moist, no condiments needed. Perfect meal.

We decided to stick it out through a pretty disorganized host stand arrival because we really loved…read morethe visit we had at the Geist location, and overall, the meal had plenty of bright spots despite a few minor hiccups. ​The menu offers a great assortment of choices, though the prices run a bit high. The kitchen and service staff were wonderfully accommodating with custom requests--my husband ordered a double patty burger topped with an egg and no bun, and they executed it perfectly. ​I ordered a salad and the chicken stir-fry. The salad was generous with plenty of fresh cucumbers and cold tomatoes, though it was made with iceberg lettuce, which really isn't my preference, so I left most of it behind. However, the chicken stir-fry completely made up for it. It was incredibly well-balanced, loaded with great broccoli, and definitely a dish I would order again. I wish we had known there was a filet special the night we went. Our server was slow and seemed confused.

I love KSR! It's one of those spots in broadripple that's just a classic, good spot to go! The…read morewings are always bomb, the pizza is good, and the apps hit every time. I always say KSR is the only place in Indy with good ranch. Sometimes I'll stop by and buy a 16 oz of ranch just to keep at the house. If you're driving down keystone or need a place to watch the game, you have to try KSR.

Food: Onion Rings were burned, Pizza was mediocre at best…read moreService: Waiter was ok, but neglected to advise me when I changed my free refill from coke to lemonade that I would be charged an additional drink charge- when questioned about it the manager told be that if I didn't like it I didn't have to return so needless to say they have lost me as a customer along with those that I generally introduce to the restaurant! I wasn't refusing to pay but simply wanted to know why I was being charged. The manager's unprofessional attitude turned a $2.95 problem into a permanent customer loss!