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    Ralston's Drafthouse

    3.8 (556 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    RALSTON'S DRAFTHOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Michael S.

    Food and Drink: I had Ralston's for the first time! For dinner, I had the chicken tenders and the sweet potato fries (with cinnamon seasoning and cream cheese dip). The chicken tenders were of a standard decent size but hot and fresh. The fries were AMAZING!! Dipping them in the cream cheese was a flavor combo surprise and would love to go back just for those. For drinks I had a blood orange margarita and white tea shots. The marg alone was a 10/10 and the shots were 1000/10! Overall, I left with a good first impression, and would be open to coming back. Customer Service: Amaya was our waitress and she was cool, but introverted. However, all of our food and drinks were made correctly so we appreciate her being on top of our needs! Ambiance: This place is very casual. Ideal for a night out or group gatherings. It is a drafthouse so there are plenty of tvs, and even dartboards! You're sure to make new friends here and socialize over drinks and sports.

    Hang D.

    Gay little joyful spot. I hear a lot of people from Footlite Musicals like to come here after rehearsals which makes it a win in my book. Staff is super nice and the space is a classic American eatery. I liked what I ordered, food was tasty!!!

    Sophia S.

    Not my first time at Ralston's, but I had such a great time at their trivia night I thought I should finally write a review. Always great service and I love that there is a lot of seating space. It is also kid friendly so we were able to bring our baby to trivia which was nice. I love their salads and they have Guinness on draft. Great spot for groups, kids, or just to enjoy the good weather on the patio.

    Espresso martini
    Vanni C.

    Non-compliants the food was decent better than average bar food they had a varitu of beers on tap and in the can To go canned alcohol was allowed the bar tender Harley was really sweet the spicy grab dip was good the bread was toasted a little hard and it scratched my pallet The espresso martini had a chocolate flavor the bar tender stated she did not use any chocolate bitters ir flavors

    1/2 Mass. Ave. salad, Sin King Core Strategy cider, and beer cheese and chives covered fries.
    Lydia C.

    Had a fun conversation with the waiter about both Untapped (Untappd?) And DnD, neither of which i do, but im glad yet again the staff are excited to welcome GenCon tourists and business. I stuck to the SunKing cider, but he was also able to give a good suggestion to my friend. Salad was delicious--i should have gotten a whole. Also thankful the heat has broken so we could sit out on the patio.

    Fried pickles
    Mary H.

    We came for an after work outing and had a great time. The server was awesome and very attentive. No issues at all. And the food was all incredibly delicious! I'm a spicy food lover so I especially liked the crab dip and the cheese curds. I tried the lemon shake up and it was so good. Kind of dangerous because you can't taste the alcohol haha. Would be great for summertime as well. This place is so chill and great for people to come hang out for awhile. The bar is a good spot to watch a game as well. We love to come in the summer and sit on the patio with our dogs.

    Philly Hoagie and fries
    Emm M.

    Amazing beer selection and prices. Good food, but it's expensive. I went in to watch a WNBA game over dinner and drinks. I was very impressed with their great selection of beer. They have so many options on tap. They have a lot of options in bottles/cans, too. I did not try any, but they have a long cocktail and whine list, too. I ordered a Philly Hoagie and fries. For what it cost I don't think it was worth the price. But inflation is killing food prices right now. Despite that the Philly hoagie was AMAZING and the fries were great, too. I just wish it either cost less or I got just a bit more fries or a bigger sandwich for what I paid. The inside is like a sports bar. There are a few big TV's so it's hard to watch every game. But there are enough. Finally the staff was very friendly and served me quickly!

    These doors are so cool!
    Kara M.

    I've had Ralton's bookmarked for a long time. Finally last night was the night to try it I guess! We came at a good time because as we were leaving it started to pick up. We both ordered the hot mess sandwich. Grilled or breaded chicken, smoked bacon, avocado, aged white cheddar, lettuce and sriracha mayo. I would order that again! The waffle sweet potato fries were crisp and went well with the brown sugar cinnamon cream cheese dip. Wow, that was such a great duo! Yum! The ranch they make is delicious if you're a ranch lover!!! They have darts and TV's where we were sitting and it seemed to have laid back vibe. I very much liked that especially after a long week at work. Good food and good times! Will be back!!

    Wings, fries, margarita, Lalo shot
    Elaysha J.

    A long way from home for a work conference, Ralston's has changed the way I see Indy. Welcoming, delicious wings, and my favorite tequila (Lalo)...I couldn't have felt more comfortable. My waitress, Marin was amazing; just attentive enough. And the man that greeted me at the door was so friendly and welcoming. I'd certainly come back if ever I were in town again.

    Happy hour specials
    Haleigh P.

    Posting this review to include the new weekly happy hours menu! Always one of my fav places to go and they have a great outdoor patio!

    The Book of Danart Nachos with pulled pork
    Ann L.

    This was my first trip back here since the pandemic started. We were looking for a place that opened before noon for lunch and were happy to see Ralston's opened at 11AM on Saturday. We were definitely the first to arrive at 11:15, but others arrived not long after us. The big plus of having such an early lunch was that we could park right out front! The menu is newly very pared down; the sliders and flatbreads are gone as are many of the sandwiches. Per some colleagues, this seems to have happened in just the last week or so. Menu is via QR code on the table only and isn't formatted for mobile devices which makes it a little tricky to read, but it does work! We had the nachos and added pulled pork to those and also had the Bavarian bites. The nachos were delicious with lots of fresh toppings and the pulled pork was flavorful and a great addition to the nachos. The Bavarian bites were fresh, buttery pretzel bites and the cheese sauce and mustards were excellent. We also each had a salad. I had the Virginia Ave salad which came with grilled rather than the pulled chicken listed on the menu, but the chicken was cooked nicely and the greens and dressing were fresh and the granola added a nice crunch. We did not have beer or cocktails since we were eating so early, but the drink menu looks as impressive as always. Service was excellent. The decor is fun with bottlecap covered doors to the restrooms. The padded seats on the bench seats could use some love, as there are some large tears, but all was clean! I would definitely come back for a beverage and snacks/appetizers particularly in nice weather that would permit sitting on the patio.

    A-A-Ron
    Raven B.

    Where do you bring a family of 8 on a Sunday for late lunch? Must be Ralston's! I had been here a couple times a few years ago (before my Yelp era), so I was happy to come back to try it again! The only thing I remembered deeply was that they had amazing Bloody Mary's! While perusing the menus, we ordered a couple appetizers: the nachos and the wings. The server offered to bring all the sauces for the wings on the side which was helpful in order to appease all of us! I won't go through what everyone ordered (mostly because I definitely wouldn't remember), but I ordered the A-A-Ron and my fiancé ordered Tanner's Hot, Wet, Messy Dream. Both the nachos and the wings were amazing!! I only tried two of the sauces for the wings and I don't know which was which, but the ones I had were really good! My favorite of the two was spicy I remember. It was a fan favorite at the table. The nachos were loaded and fresh!! Chips were still crispy which is a plus with loaded nachos!! Our food came out really fast considering there were 8 of us eating! My burger came with 2 meat patties which I knew was too much for me, so I gave one to my brother in law. I'm glad I did reduce the amount of meat because it was a FILLING sandwich. The bacon and pico complemented the burger perfectly. I also dipped it into the extra ranch from the wings which tied it even more together. I tried a bite of the chicken sandwich, and while it was great, I was more happy with what I got. We both had a variation of potatoes with our meals which we dipped in their fresh ketchup. I'm not sure if they make their ketchup themselves, but it's much sweeter than normal ketchup. I liked it, but I can tell it's an acquired taste. I dipped my fries in my ranch too so maybe that helped to balance the sweetness. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their meals as well! We were in and out pretty quickly. It wasn't busy which was lucky for us. We took a picture near the dart boards afterward. I really liked the vibe of all the trays with beer brands hanging up on the wall. Definitely would come back! Maybe I'll get another Bloody Mary next time!!

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