Tenderloins? Sure, we'll drive to Summitville to give them a try!…read more You don't get more authentic-Indiana-hometown than this. I heard about this spot from friends so we decided to take our old car out for a run on a cooler August day. We sat on the patio which is about the size of the indoor dining room, about 8 4-top tables with overhead fans. We both ordered the Hoosier, a tenderloin sandwich fixed to order, fried or grilled. They are very generous in size and decently flavored. The Mac and cheese side was lackluster but the french fries are amazing and it's all served on china with cloth napkins, wow! Our waitress did a great job so, altogether, a nice lunch spot.

Mom and I were out riding around on Thursday afternoon and decided to try this place out. Service…read morewas slow as the one we had was assigned way too many tables at one time. We ordered the onion petals for an appetizer and those were good. Mom got the tenderloin with mashed potatoes and green beans and I got the fried chicken with all white meat and mashed potatoes and gravy with Mac and cheese. Mom loved the tenderloin and green beans, and I liked the Mac and cheese, neither of us liked the mashed potatoes because they obviously loaded them down with sour cream which didn't taste good with gravy on it. The sour cream overpowering the potatoes so that was a no from us. I wanted so bad to like their fried chicken but they cooked it so long it was like tire rubber and some parts couldn't even be pulled off the bone. The place was nice inside and they have a nice patio outside and it was a nice 82 degree day but it was so windy Mom wanted to eat inside. They bring out a basket of bread and their butter was delicious. Mom tried the XXX root beer and liked it. The iced tea was okay, We would go back again but I would be hesitant to order the fried chicken next time. Someone beside us ordered the taco salad and it looked delicious.

Excellent! Food was great. Sauce was so good! Fun atmosphere and great service. Will definitely be…read moreback soon! Very worth the drive from surroundings areas.

Wow. Found this place on accident on a road trip to Kentucky. And hit the jackpot. The live…read moremusic was so fantastic! Nice blues...Jimi Hendrix. Nice and cozy feel. The pulled pork sandwich was amazing. And don't skip the banana pudding...it's like my Aunt Nancy's. Service was quick as well.

Grain & Grill comes with a good set of recommendations whether you are coming for food or to the…read moreBad Dad Brewery. Fairmount is a short drive off I69 and worth a try. The facility is not overly attractive or inviting. You have to decide which door to use depending on which business you are frequenting. I didn't see any signs for the outdoor seating to direct you to the hostess. The parking lot is large with lots of spaces up close. We were here for food so we picked the door to Grains & Grill. The host was very friendly and kind. The inside looked welcoming. The journey to get to the outdoor seating was a bit of a maze. There seems to be plenty of comfortable indoor seating though it is kind of broken up in disjointed rooms. The outside area was nice. The over hang shielded us from the sun in our evening dinning hours. I found the tables to be a bit close together. There was another party next to our table so we had to be cautious about moving chairs to get situated. The outdoor chairs have a flexible plastic seat. The seat seemed to give more than made me comfortable. The chair seemed a bit flimsy. However, it was comfortable and didn't collapse on me. We started with the fried mushrooms. There were a LOT of small mushroom tips in this order. The batter was thicker and a bit mushy. There wasn't much seasoning flavor to the batter but it wasn't greasy to taste. The mushrooms seemed fresh. The dish was fairly good. The cocktail sauce had a decent amount of zip to it. My wife had the blackened fish tacos. Two came with the order. She loved the fresh taste. Definitely not a fishy taste. Delicious she said! I decided to try the Hoosier Hot Plate. It seemed like a house speciality...so why not! The tenderloin was outstanding! The pork was moist and juicy and moderately thin. The breading was nicely crunchy and moderately thick with a slight greasy taste. Maybe the best tenderloin I have ever had! The tenderloin was laid on top of a bed a real mashed potatoes. You could tell they were real by the lumps I bone smooth consistency. These were excellent as well. Just like mashed potatoes should be that were going to accent the meat. The tenderloin was topped with a creamed corn. I would have been disappointed if this creamed corn was the side dish. It was kind of bland and didn't have much of a corn taste. It was also rather mushy. I didn't think the corn added much taste to the tenderloin/mashed potato taste. Overall...it was an interesting dish that was worth a try.

Had a birthday dinner here last night. Party of 8. 7 were at or over 80 years old. I'll get to…read morewhy that's significant. We were seated fairly quickly. Our drink order was taken, which was almost all water. Drinks came several minutes later. Orders were taken a few minutes after that. Food did take a bit but not unreasonable. At that time a few people needed more water. It took over 10 minutes before a pitcher of water was delivered to the table by someone other than our server. Bread was requested to the person bringing the water since we hadn't seen our server in nearly 15 minutes. Another 10 minutes and our server comes to check on us. She stated she didn't know about the lack of bread and blamed it on the other employee not telling her. At least another 10 minutes go by and nearly everyone is finished eating when the bread arrives. The food was good and the amount of food was good. All but me had eaten there before. 3 got the Hoosier plate, a couple had the tenderloin, a couple got burgers, and I got the Makers beef tips. All enjoyed their food and only a couple had any left to take home. The mashed potatoes were very good and a large portion. There were several ounces of meat and a good portion of green beans. The food was definitely a 4+. The service was a 2 at best. Along with the poor service, they added the optional 20% gratuity, since we had a party of 8. I knew this was possible since I read it on the menu. Most of the party did not. It was noted on the ticket but it was put very close to the other charges. For some, it was not noticeable. I understand the reasoning behind the charge but if the business isn't crowded and the servers aren't working excessively, I don't believe it's justified. In this instance, it may have led to poorer service since the server knew she'd be getting 20% no matter what.

There's a reason why this place is consistently voted as Best Sandwich winner in Indy!…read more Goose the Market is a deli/market, selling cured meats and cheeses and fresh produce and much more! They also have a cellar with wine and beer. There's even gelato! But I came for the sandwich! I tried the Batalli sandwich, which was spicy and so flavorful with the perfect balance of textures! I also tried the special Tayaki, which was a good sweet counterpoint! Absolutely delicious! I'm still thinking about these sandwiches a week later! There is a gravel lot across the road and street parking. There's minimal seating indoors and some tables outside. Service was quick, and everyone was so kind and welcoming!

I have recently been to Goose twice, both for different things. The first visit was for the bacon…read moremaking class, and the second was to pick up my bacon, and trying some of the sandwiches they have. Bacon making class: overall I am glad I did the class, but think there are some things that could change. The information provided at the beginning of the class didn't flow the best, and used a lot of terms I didn't understand- knowing your audience is important. We were told we would get 1.5lbs bacon, and .5lbs bacon bits. When picking up the bacon, we only got the bacon, and none of the bits. This needs to be updated on the class description. Sandwiches: we tried a goose, and a batalli. The goose was good- nothing spectacular. I was a fan of the batalli- nice amount of mayo, appropriate spice, and good amount of meat/cheese. Would definitely get the batalli next time. Overall, I enjoy the sandwiches, think the sandwich class could be improved.

My daughter and I were going to the James Dean Museum and were starving. The Branch is the only…read moreplace to eat in town. It is a coffee shop with food. The staff were amazing and the restaurant was clean. The coffee was delicious and they have homemade muffins. The soup and the taco salad were ok. A little under seasoned but over all not bad for a small town.

We had delicious coffees and breakfast. The burrito comes covered with gravy and it is very…read moredelicious. I ate my egg sandwich too fast I forgot a picture. A very friendly an inviting atmosphere with quality food and drinks. They even have a wall where people pay for other people's drinks. A charmed stop in Fairmount.

I had the half breaded tenderloin. It was just the right size and was delicious. The ambience was…read morea bar. The wait staff looked very overwhelmed. Our waitress had a hard time keeping up and we stool for a while at the cash register to pay. The biggest issue was the big step upon entering & exiting. How is this ADA adapted. I did not see another entrance.

Just a local dive bar, pure and simple. Cold beer, decent food, and an obvious local hangout spot.read more

Grill-A Grill only opened in 2024 and is one of the top contenders for best hand-breaded…read moretenderloins in Indiana. Indeed, the tiny restaurant on Main Street in Markleville (population 484) is filled most evenings and weekend lunch with guests anxious for the hand breaded sandwiches, hand cut fries, burgers, wings and more. The owner, Doug, began restoring the historic building in 2019. Now he is working to add dining space upstairs for another 15 tables to help accommodate the demand. I was steered to the restaurant by a fellow Yelper from Virginia. I did not hesitate to make the 90 mile round trip drive for lunch. The dining room is small with a couple cloth covered tables and a bar seating. Soft country music fills the room and a gorilla hangs from the ceiling. The tenderloin is incredibly tender, fresh, juicy and hot with a perfectly seasoned breading. I ordered the regular size tenderloin, Doug also serves a larger version that is about a pound of meat. And don't skip the fries - hand cut and crisp. The fries are 5 star too. The service is impeccable, the kind of small town service that makes you feel special. We loved hearing Doug's story. There is street parking on the side of the building. They do a robust carry-out business, as well. They are not currently serving alcohol. They are not opened mid week for lunch- check the hours. It's worth the drive, even from out of state. So good!

They have the best tenderloin in the state, hands down. The fries are amazing too. Everyone I know…read moresays the same thing about this place. It's a gem and worth the roadtrip. Seating is somewhat limited but they are exapnding. They are also known for their pizza and burgers although I've heard everything is great. I have had the tenderloin twice now and it's consistently perfect.

I have ordered delivery from the Downtown location before but this was my first time visiting any…read morelocation in person. It's very cool on the inside with vintage and Indiana-themed decor, tin ceilings, and, of course, a potbelly stove. The staff were friendly. But brother and I were very confused about the ordering process. There wasn't a lot of directional signage showing where to start and each step of the process. I watched a few other customers go through and they didn't seem like they had a problem so maybe it was just us. Next time I would probably just order online and pick it up so I could avoid the in-person ordering process altogether. I had the turkey sandwich and it was pretty good. I would say definitely a step up from your typical sub sandwich chain in terms of flavor and toppings options. I tried the chili mac as well. The chili is definitely à la Wendy's but I enjoyed it. The mac and cheese was good as well. I'd probably get either on its own but not together again. I also tried the Potbelly/Zapp's collab chips, the Hot Pepper flavor. They were good but are definitely not for everyone. When I visited, most of their fountain soda options were out of order so I settled on a no sugar added Pineapple Passionfruit juice/soda which was actually pretty good. We'll definitely be back - especially to try out their milkshakes!

Food is incredible ! Regular size sandwiches are great..get the Italian with hot peppers added…read more Staff is very caring and kind. We Buddy , and the manager Jackson goes above and beyond ! He is constantly cleaning his restaurant..

This was our first stop at the Sandwich Shop. We were planning to go next door but upon exiting…read morethe car, we saw their sign "Dinner for 2" in honor of Valentines Day. 2 double bacon cheeseburgers, fries and 2 drinks for $22. SOLD! What a cute place! I don't know if they always hac the red and white checked table cloths and candles or if that was special for Valentines Day but it was adorable and made our Valentines meal a little more special. Our waitress was super sweet and attentive. Our cheeseburgers were some of the best we have ever had. We even considered driving back up there the next day for more! And the fries! By far the best fries! We couldn't stop eating them! We are sold. We will definitely be coming back here. There were other sandwiches I wanted to try but that cheeseburger will be hard to beat!

I went here while on a work site visit! It's super cute! They have a classic lunch counter. We sat…read moreat the counter since it was super busy and seating was limited. Service was super fast. The food was mouthwatering! The fries alone were amazing! They were golden crispy perfection! I got the double cheeseburger with tomato, lettuce, and pickles on top. The bun was perfectly buttered and browned from the grill too! I'd come back if I ever go out that direction again!

Payne's was an unexpected delight. i highly recommend it to anyone looking for well-prepared food…read morein a welcoming environment. Right off the highway but as far from chain or truck stop food as one can get.

For years I have wanted to try Payne's since I have driven by the sign on the interstate so many…read moretimes. So glad I finally did. The restaurant was a lot more kitschy than I was expecting, which I loved. Our waitress had a wonderful energy. She was very knowledgeable about the menu. The menu had several unique items. I ordered a Scottish soda called IRN BRU. I love trying food and drinks from around the world. It tasted like an Orange Crush soda. Our waitress said they were known for their Cauliflower soup. It was cold outside so soup sounded perfect. I also got a pepper jack grilled cheese. The soup came in a huge bowl. The combo of the soup and grilled cheese was very filling. My friends ordered the sticky pudding. I had a bite and it was delicious. I cant believe it's taken me so long to eat here. I throughly enjoyed it and cant wait for my next road trip.