German beer was great, cocktails not worth it if you like beer, since they have a great selection. Good atmosphere Update: food is pretty good too, we got the sliders and mass Ave salad. All pretty standard but it has a nice patio. read more

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Beer, great bar food, indoor/outdoor seating, dog friendly, Tuesday night karaoke...lots of reasons to check out Ralston's. The 'Murica fries are so dang good! The patio out front makes for perfect place for people watching on Mass Ave. read more

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It's ok at best. Basic bar food but overpriced. The "smash" burger is anything but. It's a frozen patty that isn't seasoned and definitely not smashed. Service was great. read more

Ralston's is always a solid choice! With a lively atmosphere of table shuffleboard, sports games being played and a big patio, it's always enjoyable. In the past, I'd only come for a drink, but we finally made it for brunch yesterday and it was great! Our server was nice and quick and the brunch menu was great. They had biscuits and gravy, egg platters, egg BLTs, yogurt parfaits and more. I went with the breakfast tacos and loved how they came in a soft, waffle-like shell. Interesting! I got two chorizo egg and one bacon egg tacos and almost finished all of them. The breakfast dishes come with a side of crispy potatoes which were yummy as well. They have a breakfast cocktail list, but we were in the mood to hydrate this time around. There's a bar section in Ralston's, and a family section on the other side, where you can bring people of all ages. There were even a few kids there for breakfast too. Good to know! read more

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I was in Indy visiting for a friend's wedding and had countless locals tell me this was a spot I needed to check out. We actually ended up coming in here on Friday and Saturday night. Friday night, we walked in and sat in the bar area. This bar is a great sports bar with a really nice patio area. Our server was outstanding and let us know that it was late night menu. They have a few selections, so we ordered some pretzel bites, fries, and sweet potato fries, along with drinks. The second night we were seated in another part of the bar, but still were taken great care of. We ordered some other food, too, since we were there earlier than late night. It was pretty busy, but we were taken good care of. My friend got a quinoa quesadilla which was really good, just a little too spicy for me haha. But those fries and pretzel bites were delish so we got them all again. Can I just say I love the prices in Indy?! Our bill both nights were so cheap, especially as a group of friends that come from expensive cities. I can totally see why our friend that lives her told us to try this spot out. Not sure the next time i'll be in Indy, but I would definitely recommend. read more

We have been here several times while in town visiting family and thought it was time to leave a review. Today, like always, we sat in the bar to watch football. It was a lively crowd. The wings were great. The spicy bier cheese that came with the pretzel bites is what I will now crave when I think about Ralston's. Even though it was extremely busy, the bartender did a fabulous job keeping our glasses full and taking care of everyone in the bar. read more

If there was a zero star, I'd give them a zero. Going out with a few of my work friends after the Pacers game. Wanted to enjoy a few drinks. We head over to Ralston's hopeful for a good time having a few drinks. Come to disappointment, we walk in and there was a sign that said "please wait to be seated". My friends and I were waiting for at least 5 minutes to be seated until one of the workers that came up to us and said "you guys can pick any seat". We eventually found a seat and waited at least 10 minutes until someone came to our table to tell us they'd be with us in a second. Another 10 minutes go by until we decided to leave the establishment. Very disappointed with the service. Hopefully this review will influence some change in the management at Ralston's. read more

I don't think you could ask for much more in a Drafthouse. We stopped in for dinner before the X Ambassadors' concert the other night. After fleeing the horrible service of the Rathskellar, we came into Ralston's a little uneasy. But we were warmly greeted and quickly seated. Everyone on the staff was friendly and helpful. We were checked on frequently and the entire staff seemed happy to help us have a good evening. The food was great, too. I really loved the beer battered fries. And my friend swore by the rosemary potatoes. She ordered the burger and said that it was cooked perfectly Medium. I got the Hot Mess chicken sandwich and felt like it was a good mixture of flavors. If you're looking for a good pub-type experience on Mass Ave, I think Ralston's is perfect. read more

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To be honest I didn't eat here. We walked in and everyone was busy I guess. Because no one even said hello we waited about twenty minutes. And left. Great location. Terrible service read more

It was an overall enjoyable experience. I went on a Wednesday which has nowhere near the crowd I imagine there is on a more active night. With the sports theme and dartboards I imagine it's a lot more fun on a weekend. Service was quick enough and I appreciate the selection of NA beers available. My food was alright, it was fine for the price. I'd go here again I think with a larger group and on a more active night to get the full experience. read more

Came in to get a burger, only to discover that they have changed their burgers to be all pre-made with onions while not mentioning anything about this on their menu at all. While the person serving me was cool and I was able to avert this issue becoming bad, I'm no longer comfortable going there now as I could have ended up extremely sick if I had eaten that. read more

I honestly love their wings so much! After a night out I would come here for their wings and it would never disappoint. They're so flavorful and I would highly recommend theses wings! They also have more food but this is a personal favorite. The staff is always friendly and funny too! I definitely recommend coming here during the day or at night for a drink and food :) read more

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If you are craving bar food, this is the place to go! They have tons of indoor seating as well as outdoor. All the staff was very nice. I ordered a mule and the presentation was nice. We also got the pretzel bites to start, and I love the beer cheese and mustard dipping sauces. They have a ton of burgers and they are small sliders. I ordered sliders and fries and really enjoyed them. They also have a great beer/drink menu! read more

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Ralston's and I share some fond memories. I've watched a woman fall off of her barstool. I've wondered why everyone was drinking coffee after their meal, only to find out that my check came in a coffee mug. I've had many laughs with the best company, one too many drinks, and some of my favorite appys, aka the cheesy crab dip. Ralston's has a little bit of something for everyone. I think that's one of the reasons I love it so much. Here are my top menu picks: Doc's Spicy Dip - spicy, cheesy, crabby, with grilled bread. Mama Mia!!! Slider flights - 4 mini burgers that give you the opportunity to try multiple burger flavors?! Sign me up. Virginia Ave salad - The perfect mix of ingredients when you're looking for something on the lighter side. Cheers to you Ralston's! Looking forward to many more mems in the future. read more

Food and fries were the bomb! Very good karaoke too. Plenty of time to sing too. Friendly staff.

The fall from greatness is painful to experience. I've lived downtown since 2017 and ralstons brunch: 2 eggs bacon potatoes and toast for $8 plus $5 bloodies was the weekly ritual. It was also my favorite bar and I'd recommend it constantly for a great menu with attention to detail. It was my spot. I'm sorry to say that it's a husk of the former establishment it once was. Post covid I understood consolidating the menu but now the only long standard good sandwich, the hot mess, a chicken sandwich is $18. There are no "options" anymore. I brought friends here for their first time singing this spot's good graces only to be embarrassed by my endorsement. I got the cheesesteak. It was crazy over salted, tiny for $14, and not worth the order. It hurts me to say that ralstons as a bar and grill has jumped the shark. If you want good beer on draft and darts absolutely still come through, the tap list remains excellent. The nachos are still excellent too. Most of the apps are still there but dinner is unfortunately off the menu. RIP old friend. You will be missed. read more

Wow. Wow. I normally don't have such a hard time choosing a beverage or food. There were at least a dozen noms I dearly wanted to try, from the street tacos to the ooey-gooey ham/fig/grilled cheese sandwiches... There were almost three dozen beers/ales/lagers/ciders/lambics/porters/stouts/goses/etc etc etc. ALL of which looked astonishingly appealing. Everything of which I ordered I adored. So! Soft pretzel bites with fabulous spicy-sweet hot mustards and cheese sauce -- fantastic. And enough to share! Sauced duck sandwich: tender pulled duck, peach chutney, Gorgonzola, arugula, on a soft fresh crisp ciabatta roll... perfection. Dry cider? Crisp and dry, refreshing. Bourbon barrel-aged pumpkin beer? Bright with rich bourbon flavor, oak, perfect hops balance. Deep dark chocolate raspberry Belgian quad? Dessert in a glass, minus the excess sugars. Rich, fine, aromatic, and in every way worth savoring slowly, rolling it along the palate. Am I happy? Oh, yes. Most definitely coming back, to taste all of the delights I missed! read more

I had higher hopes but it was adequate. We went during lunch and barely anyone was there. Our server took, what seemed like, a long time to come to our table and give us drinks. They didn't write down our orders and got one of them wrong. I was really looking forward to the soup but they were all out by noon. Fries were very delicious though! read more

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Good food and good vibes. We went on a week night and got a table in the bar area right away. Service was quick and food was delicious. The cocktails were very strong, good bang for your buck read more

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I used to really like the food and atmosphere of Ralston's, but my visit tonight was disappointing and I won't be returning anytime soon. Our server was lacking some basic social skills, and very inattentive, despite there being only a few other guests. My food came out 10-15 minutes later than the rest of our table because he didn't input the order (a burger and fries). When we finished eating, we waited nearly 30 minutes to receive the bill. I was unaware of some major menu changes. Their fries and onion petals were my favorites, but they switched vendors and are no longer offered. The sliders are also not available anymore. PLEASE NOTE: Do not rely on pictures from over a year ago for what is offered at Ralston's, because it's likely not on the menu anymore! read more

We ordered via DoorDash. First timers. Let's get serious: The wings are huge, juicy, delicious, and the grill-flavor is fantastic. My husband can't stop talking about how great they are. He got them with the Danart hot sauce, he said the flavor has a great heat but only a small kick. I got the steak quesadilla and had to fight my husband off of it even though he had his own food. I ordered it without cilantro because I only like a light amount and didn't know how much there would be. The quesadilla is SO GOOD. The steak is seasoned & tasty, the crunch of the tortilla is a nice touch. Also, I know it shouldn't be such a crazy compliment, but they remembered the condiments we ordered! Considering the failure rate of restaurants forgetting condiments is HUGE, Ralston's came through. Thanks for that-it's a detail that literally every restaurant forgets. read more

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We went late one night for drinks with coworkers. I'm usually wary of downtown places because I hate downtown traffic & parking, but we easily found a parking spot at 9 pm on a Friday a block from the establishment. It's a cute little sports pub with tons of beers and ciders on draft, but my favorite is their cute little patio with lights. When the weather is nice outside it's perfect to sit out and grab a drink with friends and people watch the downtown foot traffic. They have a full menu with tons of great looking dishes, but by the time we ordered they were down to their late night menu, which still has a ton of choices. I got their "Yogi" fries which are loaded fries topped with queso, pico de Gallo, guac, sour cream, corn & jicama. For as many calories as it probably had, it tasted fresh and light and healthy... No wonder it's named Yogi! My favorite drink on their menu is the Dragon's breath, which is fireball, Jim Beam apple, grenadine and ginger ale! read more

Stopped by last weekend for a brunch date! Had their $7 Bloody Mary Sunday Special, Liege waffle tacos, and their Guten Morgen breakfast. The waffle tacos were amazing! You can pick any 3 from their menu so I picked the blueberry and sausage, yogurt and berries, and their chorizo! Hands down the best thing on their menu. The sausage and blueberry waffle taco was the perfect balance between salty and sweet and their yogurt waffle felt like the perfect dessert to top off a delicious meal. As for their chorizo, it wasn't my favorite but still pretty tasty! Overall, great price and quick service. Wouldn't order their Guten Morgen again though. read more

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Ralston's is a great spot for a chill night. The service was attentive and friendly. They have a great draft selection and fun seasonal cocktails! To munch on we got the spicy crab dip with bread. The dip had great flavor and packed just the right amount of heat for the dish. The bread held its structure but it wasn't the harsh crispy bread that tears up your mouth, it was the perfect balance of soft and stable. The crab sort of got lost in the dip no large chunks to remind you that it was indeed a crab dip, that would be my only complaint. Would go back and would order again! read more

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Ralston's has always been one of those places that I would eat when I did not know exactly what I wanted. Their menu pre-covid had a vast array of options. Since Covid, they have limited their menu to basically sliders, apps, and salads. Their sliders are great! You really cannot go wrong with any of them. The service has always been very quick and polite! I have never had any issues. They always have a large selection of beer on tap and a lot of local beers as well. Overall, Ralston's is a solid place to go. CHEERS! read more

We had a group of 5 and got in pretty quickly around 630pm on a Saturday. My husband got the salad and I got the crab dip ams shared it with a friend. Our other friends got the Nachos. All the food was great and our server was quick when it came to our food and drinks. read more

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We used to only come here for shuffle board, beers, and socializing with friends, but we recently began ordering off the menu and now we can't stop! They've added outdoor seating in their parking lot during COVID and are appropriately social distancing the tables. Their outdoor seating, as they had done before, is dog friendly. If you stop by, their pretzel bun mini burgers are a must try. The bun is so soft and fluffy for a pretzel burger. They also make their own ketchup which is akin to Bru Burgers if you've had it - sweeter and thinner than traditional ketchup. Their delivery is pretty fast on platforms like DoorDash so if you can't stop in, you can always deliver to home! read more

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Those 'Murca Cheese Fries are not to be slept on. Man they were sooo good. Came here after the Pride parade looking for shelter from the rain outside and a bite to eat. I and wasn't expecting much because I figured they were a beer place and food wouldn't be much. Especially when i saw the burgers only came as sliders. Baby I was wrong as two left shoes. The fries came out first and were irresistible. The cheese sauce was perfect. I ordered the hot mess burger and my girlfriend ordered the Babu burger. They come as a pair so we both swapped one so we could taste both. The Babu burger has a sauce that is something like you've never tasted snd will properly only get here. And the hot mess burger is one of the best pulled chicken sandwiches ive had outside of a bbq joint. I am coming back for those wings next. The service was very helpful and friendly. read more

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Server was not very friendly and didn't bring plates, napkins,or silver ware. When we said something to her regarding this she went to the manager and server was changed without anyone making us aware of it. Eli who took over for our server was great and very attentive! The Nachos were great but did not order any other food as it took 40+ minutes before being asked about a dinner order. As for dog friendly it was not as great as expected. We went to the patio and sat at the only open table (near front entrance) were given a hard time for our dog stepping foot in the front door, no water bowl offered as well. read more

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We've been coming to this place for years and know we can count on Ralston's for delicious food and great vibes. We like to sit on the patio whenever we can, which is dog friendly! My husband normally gets the wings which he says are some of the best in Indy! I have tried a little bit of everything and have never been disappointed! Great staple on Mass Ave. read more

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One of the things I love most about Ralston'a Drafthouse is the patio out front! Patios are hard to come by on Mass Ave. and this is a good spot. Recently during COVID they've added additional outdoor seating in the parking spaces. If you are looking for a spot to catch a football game stop by Ralston's and watch the game on the big screen on the patio. Personally my favorite thing is the brunch! Most wouldn't even realize they offer brunch but it's a great bunch with some menu variety but not to much to pick from. My boyfriend loves the waffle tacos and my favorite is brunch BLT on ciabatta. They also have a diverse cocktail menu, wine and about 20 beers on tap. I will say sometimes the service can be a bit slow; however, it's still somewhere we frequent often. Go check out Ralston's and make it your next brunch stop! read more

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After being without Ralston's during this COVID-19 Stay-at-Home order, I realized how much they are deserving of a 5-Star rating. I have been yearning for their food specifically the Philly Flatbread and Crab Dip. You don't realize what you have until you're without! I just learned that they are now back up and running for take-out and curbside pick-up through DoorDash. Can't wait for the days where I can grab a draft and sit out on their patio. #Praise #CrabDipAllDay #GetMeThatPhillyFlatbread #Hashtags read more

I've ventured here several times and I'm always impressed with the beer selection. This go round I wanted to try something a little different. I opted for Lindeman's Framboise. This is a Belgian raspberry beer that sits somewhere between sparkling wine and beer. It's fresh and tart without being overly sweet. And of course we ordered a ridiculous amount of food. I got the Reuben fries. House-made corned beef, sauerkraut, 1000 island dressing, and Ralston's white cheese sauce on their beer-battered fries. The fried cheese curds were amazing. They were served with an unexpectedly delicious blood orange IPA honey lime-mint sauce. (Y'all that's a mouthful) Jason ( I think that's what his name was) was attentive but not annoyingly so. Looking forward to enjoying spring and summer evenings on the patio. read more

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I'm a big Ralstons fan! My friends and I come here a lot for the dart board and the bar. They have a really good beer list! Lately, though, we've been eating more and I have to say the menu is super impressive! The food is very good, which surprised me a little because I think I had categorized Ralstons as more of a bar. Not sure why! read more

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This place is one of my favorite spots downtown indy! The service is always very nice, and the food is so amazing! all of the sliders come on pretzel buns which i think always makes sandwich better, which i pair with the rosemary potatoes that are always cooked to perfection and in great quantity! The Doc's spicy dip was also very good! read more

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We took a stroll down Mass Ave on a hot Saturday afternoon. Found Ralstons. Nice big patio in the shade with ceiling fans. Greeted warmly and seated out side. Two of us decided to split wings (flight of 12 with 4 different sauces), nachos, and the Mass Ave salad. Had a glass of sav Blanca and an IPA. Everything was delicious. Service was great. Could have used a broader menu. Mostly burgers and flatbreads. They do have a flight of sliders as well that looked tasty. Overall good experience! read more

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As someone who lives just a few blocks from Mass Ave, Ralstons is one of the few restaurants I've yet to check off my list. We decided to dine in the front patio which was cozy and comfortable, even on a 89 degree evening! When comparing the nachos and smoked grouper tacos, I would have to highly recommend the nachos. The nachos come fully loaded with a variety of toppings so you won't have to worry about a bad chip to topping ratio. I do want to call out that the pulled pork that you can get on the nachos does have a bit of a sweet sauce on it. I was not expecting the sweetness, but wouldn't let it deter you unless you have an aversion to sweet sauces. I had high hopes for the smoked grouper tacos with a spicy crab sauce, but unfortunately it was hard to taste any smokiness in the fish or spicy in the sauce. The traditional style double corn tortillas was a nice touch, but the tacos as a whole still lacked a bit of flavor. read more

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Ralston's was a decent spot for a casual dinner with family after an event downtown, but I didn't think it was anything extraordinary. At first glance, I was impressed with their menu variety and had trouble deciding what to order, as there were several that caught my eye. I landed on the Ralston's Recession Burger-- which was pretty good, but didn't blow me away. The combination of toppings like cheddar, spicy mustard, and more created a unique flavor on top of the ground beef and potato burger. The pretzel bun was tasty, as well. It was a very filling burger and came in a large portion, along with a side of fries. Their fries were spiraled wedge type fries that I can't quite explain and wasn't overly impressed with. The vibe was very relaxed and includes shuffleboard and darts. However, the bar-like feel wasn't exactly my scene and being surrounded by yelling men and girls standing and dancing wasn't my cup of tea. This might be a good place to drink, but as far as a place for a casual dinner-- not so much. Perhaps it was the specific crowd that night-- but it felt really rowdy. Our server was a younger female and while I can't majorly complain-- as she brought us our food promptly and there were no mistakes and she was prompt with refills, etc., she seemed as though she may have been very tired or even under the influence, as all of our interactions with her were very strange. When she first stopped over at our table to greet us, she greeted us and then stood there for some time without asking to take our drink orders, etc.-- almost as if she wanted us to take the lead on the conversation. There were a few other incidents like this where something just felt off and I can't quite put my finger on it. It was an okay meal, but a not so great experience-- so I'd likely choose another spot before coming back to Ralston's-- such a bummer. read more

The service was excellent. Our waitress was very helpful. French fries were excellent and the BLT was very good.

Love the menu options and the service here! Very few appetizers compare to their waffle fries and lobster artichoke dip. Wow. But also, the servers are incredibly friendly and attentive. It's a great place to watch a game or have a nice dinner. Recently, I split the veggie tacos with a friend and they were both delicious and a great deal. Can't wait to go back! read more

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