I went here because I was a big fan of the downtown iteration. It was a bit hard to find and…read moregenerally kinda unwelcoming to get to for those not in the business park. That said, it was good when I got there. Far above the fare they usually have at these mini cafeterias. Worth it!

I'm a big fan of the Downtown Indy location. I didn't even realize they had a Carmel location…read more It's hard to offer a full-fledged review because I love Downtown Punch Burger so much. These are the burgers you're looking for. I swear by Downtown Punch Burger, and it's the burger place I always send visiting relatives and out of town friends to. They cook fantastic, straight-ahead burgers but also offer creative and tasty burgers with flair. My favorite is the Bleu burger with a turkey patty. But feel free to get as weird with it as you want. They really bring the idea of "Have It Your Way" to life. The Carmel location isn't quite up to the Downtown Indy level. The burgers were basically the same, but not quite as flavorfully popping. The service, cleanliness, etc., was all perfectly fine taken on its own merits. But compared to Downtown Punch Burger, doesn't quite measure up. I'd definitely say give them a try if you're in Carmel and looking for a good burger. If nothing else, the waffle fries are completely to die for.

Great food & great variety on menu . Gets busy, so go early…read more. The bar area is fun atmosphere & family room quieter , but leave the kids at home . Get the wings & pizza !

Everyone's been telling me I should get wings from this place so I finally caved and placed a…read moretakeout, I got an order of boneless wings and fries and requested the hermanaki sauce and buffalo sauce. The kid on the phone sounded high as hell when I asked him how much wings come in a regular order he said it could be anywhere from 11-15 wings so I asked if they go off of weight he said " no we go Off the amount of wings" which was weird. On top of that I asked him to repeat the order twice because he left out one of the sauces the first time and the second time he forgot the order of fries. When I finally got there after driving 25 minutes I picked up my food and got to my house to realize they forgot to put scarce on my wings and their was only ranch in the bag . I can't make this up

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.

Great place to watch sports and enjoy food! Best wings in Indy! Pizza is very good also! Staff is…read morevery friendly but sometimes slow. Very friendly atmosphere!

Was able to check out their newer spot and it's great! Spacious, great lighting, and screens for…read moreall the games. The food was awesome! Five mild wings with blue cheese! Fried mushrooms, and miller lite on draft! Excited to come back soon!

Pulling into the packed parking lot on a football Sunday, we were already discussing our backup…read moreplan if the wait was too long. Turns out the entire heated patio is first come, first served, and we were seated almost immediately. It was one of those windy Indiana afternoons where the cold finds every gap in your jacket. I fully expected to spend lunch shivering. Somehow, the heated patio felt warmer than the restaurant itself. Between the TVs, football on every screen, and the patio heaters, we had zero complaints. Now let's talk about the famous pepperoni-stuffed breadsticks. They're a must. And order your own nacho cheese. Seriously. Don't expect anyone to share. I could eat a shoe dipped in their cheese and probably enjoy every bite. The breadsticks always arrive piping hot, stuffed with gooey mozzarella, and if we're judging on a cheese-pull scale...I'm giving them a solid 7/10 on the stretch meter. As for our server, Zach...what a true gem. He's one of those people I'd honestly be surprised to hear anyone say they didn't like. Funny, quick with the jokes, and somehow kept up with the chaos without missing a beat. He also made sure my lemon drop martinis never had a chance to get lonely. Since I wasn't driving, he happily assisted me in...staying hydrated. The place was busy enough that we couldn't stand around chatting long, but he's the kind of person you'd genuinely enjoy running into again. We've been here twice now, and both visits have been consistently great. Whether you're stopping in to catch the game, escape the cold on the heated patio, or simply satisfy a craving for those ridiculously good breadsticks, Ale Emporium continues to be one of our favorite spots. Just don't skip the breadsticks...and trust me, order your own cheese. You'll understand after the first bite.

21 and over bar, good for groups, watching bands. It always seems packed! Good pizza, wings, tons…read moreof tvs. Service always seems frantic, but with the crowds and groups I get it. The stuffed breadsticks are not as good as Kilroys, but still cheesy and delicious after some drinks.

I was in a mood for a Summertime cocktail on a patio. Well, I guess everyone in Carmel was feeling…read morethe same because every place was packed. I have never been to BuffaLouie's and since they had a patio I thought it was a good time to try it. I was seated right away. The cocktail list looked good but I was really craving an Aperol Spritz. My waiter was very friendly. He said they could make any cocktail. So I did indeed order an Aperol Spritz. I will have to say it was a good Aperol Spritz. I ended up ordering the chicken tenders and tater tots. I always appreciate it it when tots are an option. The tenders were pretty standard. But I did really enjoy my tots. They were nice and crispy.

The service was terrible waited for ever for my check to pay. No follow up food or drinks. The…read morefood was good but no service and was treated horrible for asking for my check and paying with cash they did not want to have to go and get change they just walked away without a word.

Spectacular pizza! They have some creative options too. I got a pizza with brisket and BBQ sauce…read morethat was about as good as pizza can be. They had a nice selection of draft beers for a pizza place. There were about 12 different drafts and they weren't your typical selections. They serve a drink called a Louisville Lip (basically a whiskey sour with amaretto) that was dynamite. It was really crowded for a Sunday night. It was hard to find a parking spot. The staff was A+.

As a frequent visitor, I'd jump on the bandwagon with other reviewers and also say their pizza is…read moreexcellent. Their service is usually top-notch. However, they need to pay more attention to the execution of their salads! I ordered a strawberry/spinach salad and unfortunately a portion of the spinach was quite wilted. I mentioned this to our server and showed him the pile of sad greens. His response was "it's hard to keep fresh." Did not offer a discount or replacement. This is the 2nd or 3rd time that I've run into issues with their salads. C'mon Crafter's, pay the same attention to your salads as you do your pizza! At a cost of $13.99, with no proteins in the salad, this usually happy customer was disappointed.

I think this just might be the BEST burger in Indy!! Wow - I hadn't even heard of this place but…read morethe chef has apparently won lots of awards for his inventive burgers and I can see why. Chose the BBQ Rodeo Burger, which had some kind of seasoning on the actual bun. I loved that - it really gave that bun something extra. Burger is topped with bacon, and onion ring and pulled pork. Even though there are several different toppings, you don't lose the flavor of the burger and everything work perfectly together. This is a crave able burger for sure! Located in the AMP, this is a great lunch spot and it was busy when we were there. There's seating indoors or out - inside can be noisy if there are a lot of people in the food hall. Go try them! You won't be disappointed.

I had to give at least one star but honestly it was negative 5…read more The lady working Saturday May 09 between 5-6 pm deliberately went as slow as possible. We waited an hour and still didn't get our food! There was one order ahead of us and when I went to the counter our order was sitting in the prepping area so I figured it would come out soon. Fifteen minutes later it was all just sitting there. She refused to give me a refund and said I had to wait for her to finish all the orders before she could get to me?????? Do not go to this place! Manager and the lady working Saturday needs to be fired or this business is going to completely fail! Such a shame