Service: Genuinely spectacular. The staff here treat you like a regular from your very first visit; attentive without hovering, quick with drink refills, and always ready with a recommendation if you're on the fence about what to order. Food: Don't let the "dive bar" label fool you, the food here punches way above its weight. Everything comes out fresh and flavorful, and the prices are refreshingly reasonable. It's the kind of menu you can order off of without checking your bank account first. Atmosphere: This is where Ralph's really shines. It's got that perfect low-key, no-pretense vibe; dim lighting, good music at a volume where you can still hear your friends, and a crowd that's there to relax rather than show off. Whether you're grabbing a quiet drink solo or bringing a group, it just works. Bottom line: Great service, great food, great vibe. Ralph's Great Divide is a certified Indy gem. Highly recommend. read more

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Was recommended by a co worker but fries were over cooked and the chicken sandwich was the worse I've ever had.

If you're looking for the literal definition of a hole-in-the-wall hidden gem, this is it. Located right in the middle of a residential neighborhood, it's the kind of place where you'll second-guess your GPS until you're at the front door. I visited in January, and "authentic" apparently applies to the temperature, too--it was pretty dang chilly inside, so you might want to keep your coat on while you eat! Breaded Pork Tenderloin (an Indiana classic): This was the star of the show. It's massive and delicious. I paired mine with the Hot Pot Pig, and dipping part of the tenderloin into it was a game changer. I saw some online reviews calling it "life changing"--while I wouldn't go quite that far, it's easily one of the better ones I've had. Just a heads up: it's a heavy meal. You probably shouldn't eat more than one of these a month if you value your heart health! Spicy Buffalo Blue Cheese Chips: These were okay, but honestly not worth it. I'd skip these next time and save the room for something else. The Pie: I didn't have any room left to try a slice, but they looked fantastic behind the counter. Service & Atmosphere The staff here are super friendly and welcoming. Even though it's a modest setup, the service was incredibly fast, and we had our food in no time. It wasn't very busy when we stopped by, which made for a nice, quiet lunch. The Verdict: A great, no-frills spot for a massive tenderloin. Just dress warmly if you're heading there in the winter! read more

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Could not recommend this place enough, had to get another Pork Tenderloin and this one was fantastic. Diet Coke and a Water in those phenomenal red Coke cups and the service was so friendly and helpful. Really gave me the local spot vibes, and I might come grab another meal soon! read more

The Great Divide - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Great food, and better service! Cheap eats and drinks, relaxed and casual environment, and overall great place to walk to and hang out with friends. The hot pig soup is delicious! read more

Ralph's is the kind of place that feels like home--even if it's your first time there. Just outside the Bottleworks district, this little dive keeps things simple in the best way: comfort food, a full bar, and a relaxed vibe that makes it easy to strike up a conversation with a stranger or catch up with old friends. Oh, and I have to mention the pea salad--yummy! The back patio is a great spot to hang out, and there's often live music, adding just the right touch. The service is always friendly and welcoming, making the whole experience even better. read more

The Great Divide - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Happy Hour 3-6. Food is scratch made and delicious! The pea salad was fresh, popping peas that tasted like they came right from the garden. I recommend the potato soup (even in the Summer) was creamy, cheesey and broiled to be crispy on top. Tuna salad is made with sweet pickles, not my preference. On Fridays there is a spirited gentleman piano player that livens up the atmosphere and is beloved by regulars. Leah and Danielle were fantastic servers that are music lovers and are just lovely humans! read more

I was very surprised by how great my experience at Ralph's Great Divide was. I was invited by a friend who is becoming a regular here and I had high hopes coming in. The service, especially from Jennifer, was great and she kept up with all of our needs throughout dinner. I ordered the hot pot pig potato soup and it was the best potato soup I have ever had. I also got a toasted turkey sandwich which was so fresh and the fries were hot and crispy, a must try. Plus there was a rotating display of desserts and that chocolate cake was rich and smooth and delicious. I have to come back here! read more

The Great Divide - Half Hot Pot Pig (aka PIG) Soup and sandwich - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This was a fun place to try. Thanks to the contributors on Reddit for directing me here. I absolutely had to try the pig Aug (which I finally learned was au gratin) and it was good. It was a little on the salty side but the baked cheese and ham on top were excellent. I enjoyed it. The loaded nachos were fair, but it was with chili with beans instead of a Mexican meat which is not normally how we have nachos in the southwest. Still, the whole wheat chips were yummy. The cake was perfect. Light and tasty, letting the toffee be sweet instead of overdoing the sugar. The staff were super friendly. The restaurant has fun old decorations and some card games to play. The others with me had sandwiches and burgers which were fairly standard. Definitely try the soup. read more

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This is definitely a dive bar in the shadow of downtown Indy. They have a decent patio when the weather is better. We thought we could give it a try as we were downtown. I ordered the lunch special, half sandwich and side and ordered a cup of soup to go with it. The soup was called Hot Pot Pig, it was a creamy potato soup with bacon, pepper jack, and cheddar. I ordered German Potato Salad and a Chicken Salad Sandwich on whole wheat toast. Chicken salad was really good and the bread was nicely toasted. The German potato salad may have been the tangiest German potato salad I have had, maybe a touch too much vinegar. The pig soup was fine and cheesy but I probably would not order again just because I am not too big on cheese soups. I asked for a boozy but slightly sweet drink and they came up with something for me, a Captain Morgan and pineapple base, it was good. Our waitress was super friendly and lunch was reasonable at 23.83 prior to the tip. Good little spot to stop at for a quick bite when you are downtown Indy. Plenty of parking next to and behind the building. read more

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You will always feel at home here ! Great food and friendly service, a fun spot for private summer parties with outdoor seating and live entertainment! read more

I haven't been here since it was called Ralph's Great Divide (it's just The Great Divide Now). You come here for the hot pot aug (potato soup) or hot pot pig (potato soup with ham). That's all you need to know. read more

The Great Divide - Half sandwich (ham), cup of soup (potato pig), and side (German potato salad) - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

First time visit and I was amazed. I chose the breaded tenderloin and it was fantastic (more than I could finish). The cook came out to check on me which was nice. I paired it with a new item they just recently started selling, Carbliss Vodka drink Black Cherry. It has a lot of flavor to it. Small cozy place with friendly staff. They have outdoor patio when the weather gets warmer. I'll definitely be back soon read more

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Great Surprise!! I've driven past this little dive so many times but we couldn't find parking at another location and saw how busy it was and decided to give it a try! It was wonderful!! The place was full of happy people, a piano player filled the space. The waitress was friendly and service was fast! Best potato soup I've ever had! Everything was very affordable and we can't wait to go back! read more

The Great Divide - Ralph 's Original Potato Soup - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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The Great Divide has the best Chicken Tenders In the world! Their burgers are also incredible. The owners are amazing. read more

What a hidden gem this place is! Happened to meet a couple guys at at Sun King and they recommended this spot. It's literally right around the corner. When we walked in we were greeted right away! And bonus- they had a band playing. They were really good too. They had the lights stringing all around and the beautiful trees were shading the patio it was just so nice. I never made it inside so can't speak to that. They have a menu that primarily consists of sandwiches, salads, finger foods. I ordered a turkey sandwich (cold cut) which was really good. It came with a side of your choice and I picked side salad. They don't have French fries btw. The service was great, the people were extremely friendly and I really had a great time. Totally in my rotation now. read more

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The food is very very good. The pies are amazing (you can order pies for take out!) and the place is all around friendly!

This a a great hole in the wall local bar/restaurant. It has a decent sized private parking lot. It does not look like much when you walk in, but it is home to some really good food. It has an awesome chill vibe. You can order take out, eat in the dining area or chow down on the outside patio. The patio is nice and very eclectic. There is also a full bar in the restaurant that you can eat at too. It was a nice day so I ate out there. The service there is top notch. The server was very friendly and attentive. The restaurant is know for their ham and deserts. i heard a lot about their ribs too. I ordered the cordon blue sandwich and it was awesome. I got a side of german potato salad too. It was decent. I enjoyed my meal and time there so much so that I got one of their desserts to-go. Once I heard blackberry cobbler, I was like yes please. I admit, it comes in a small container, but it was very good. I hope to stop by and get more soon. I highly recommend this place and I am sure you will enjoy your visit. read more

Loved my Friday night experience. Waitress was attentive and informative-gave great menu advice. my cocktail was to my specifications and generous. The food was great! The added bonus was listening to David Meek at the piano-he's a great entertainer. Highly recommended! read more

Favorite dive bar in downtown by far. The staff is so friendly and welcoming. There is a super fun and cozy outdoor space with space heaters. The food is always amazing, even for vegetarians, like me! No bad vibes here, that is for sure. Only bummer is that they closed on Sundays. Would love to be able to watch Sunday football here because this place is it!! read more

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Such a wonderful little cozy place to dine .. Stumbled in one afternoon just looking for a quick place to grab a bite in that neighborhood. We didn't give much thought to it that it would have the most extraordinary tasting food. We had the the best cheeseburgers, real hamburger on a soft tasty bun ! Then a bowl of the best potato soup I have ever had . It was loaded with delicious cheese And loads of potatoes with a creamy stock . My friend suggested we have coconut cream pie for dessert. I told her that was my least favorite pie, so but decided to try it, and it was light as a feather and was so delicious and found out it was homemade probably with real cream, fresh grated coconut, had to be home made pudding never forget that and the crust was amazing too. Wow I'll never forget that first bite of that pie ! Was told the do orders for whole ones as well . We need to go back soon. The Service was great as well . I would've never had guessed a little place like that would be such a 5 star Gem! Great prices too ! read more

Get the soup, it's amazing!!! Love this place. Service is great. Started making it a once a month stop.

If you like affordable strong drinks and a wonderful staff, this is the place for you. Everyone who works there is super friendly and attentive. They have a nice patio out back with a few tables, they have great food & play good music. There's some parking and it's off NY St pretty close to lots of other places... just off the beaten path. It's what some may call a great "dive bar." I recommend the chip dip and cue club. They have weird hours so be sure to look them up before you go. read more

A tiny but mighty dive bar with super friendly staff, adult beverages for days, and food as good as your grandma made it! My friend and I were looking for a hidden gem to have dinner at before we headed to downtown entertainment, and this place fit the bill perfectly. Located off the hustle and bustle of the main downtown hub and offering their own complimentary private parking lot, we were able to easily get in, order, drink and dine, and be on our way. The patrons sitting at the bar were all also very friendly and seemed to know each other along with the staff. It was quite charming and gave it a "Cheers" kind of vibe. I made sure to search the Yelp reviews before deciding to come here (as per usual), and it definitely lived up to the hype. I had a bowl of the hot pot aug (aka potato soup) that I saw in so many of the reviews, and I found it to be a hearty and cozy dish for this cold winter day. It was so filling that I actually skipped getting an entrée, but I did leave room for dessert. Boasting a variety of house-made cakes and cobblers, I went with the tangerine cake to try to take my brain to more summertime days. I was not disappointed! They served up a generous slice of white cake with plump tangerine accents, that was not too sweet and was very pleasing to my palate. We could tell that our server took pride in telling us that the cakes were made fresh on site, and we loved that energy and pride that she took in her craft. Oh, and if it matters to anyone, they serve up Coke products including Coke Zero which is my personal guilty pleasure. Needless to say, we will definitely be back on a regular basis. After looking at all the pics of food on Yelp, I definitely want to try the prime rib and rack of ribs. I have a very confident feeling that this place can throw down with their entrées, especially since they generously offer two sides and dessert with each dinner entrée! You will definitely not be hungry when you leave this place! Highly recommend! read more

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Amazing place I Love there Cakes and pies. The people are so kind and this place is amazing

A seriously cool, historic place with great food and service. We had the chicken cordon blu sandwich, au gratin soup, and the Bourbon ham sandwich. You can't go wrong with the inexpensive bar choices, and food. I highly recommend checking out Ralph's, and then becoming a regular! read more

We didn't know about Ralph's until we started spending more time in Lockerbie. It's a hidden gem while also being a neighborhood stable- if you know, you know! While it might feel like a dive this is quite the classy affair, without the stuffy prices. Our favorite day to stop in is for steak sandwiches! read more

Great food, welcoming environment and people! We love going to Ralph's! And it's super close to our neighborhood!

Excellent service excellent food customer service is great small environment will continue visiting this location

This food is AMAZING. Au Gratin soup is a must have. Thursdays is ribs night. They are super tender and fall right off the bone. If I had to complain the only thing I could say is the Mac and cheese was a little bland but everything else was perfect. The pie is to die for. read more

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Update Everything is still amazing Best spot in Indy RumChata Cream Pie!!!! Out of this world read more

While Ralph's Great Divide made Bon Appetit Magazine's list of great Midwestern neighborhood restaurants several years ago, I love this Lockerbie Square haunt for its congenial & gracious staff & welcoming atmosphere. The place is half restaurant, half bar with a giant cooler decked out with stained glass doors. Walls are adorned with Indy 500 & Colts memorabilia & historic photos of downtown Indianapoils & the Lockerbie Square neighborhood. COVID-19 led to an expanded patio; a great place to enjoy a cocktail, weather permitting. The bacon horseradish dip makes for a great starter. I love the beef tenderloin skewers & pea salad. Their signature Hot Pot Aug, a kind of combination of scalloped & au gratin potatoes, is a must try. The bourbon baked ham is also delicious. The desserts never disappoint and the Hersey's miniature brought with your check personifies the staff's attentiveness. Owners Jen & James live in the neighborhood. read more

A rustic old dive with friendly service and great food. Love the hot pot aug! Also the homemade desserts. It also has a great patio when the weather is nice. read more

Ralphs Great Divide is such a great spot. They have great food and reasonable beer & cocktail prices. The service is amazing and they make you feel at home. In the front it feels like a restaurant, back feels like a bar. Hope they can start being open more when they are done with all the restorations & remodeling. read more

Fantastic and friendly service! They have an outdoor patio which is great for a summer time lunch out of the office and right outside of the "super busy" usual downtown spots. Your typical hearty bar food menu with sandwiches and soups. They do not have any s French fries. Chips are just lays. I'd recommend a different side than chips! read more

This hidden gem is absolutely perfect! I checked this place out for lunch awhile back and remembered to check it out for dinner recently. They are known for their Bourbon Baked Ham sandwiches at lunch and rightly so. They are amazing! I was craving that and the waitress was nice enough to give me a lunch menu. Their dinner menu is full of steaks, pork chops, etc. I saw and smelled a lot of steaks while there. I could tell they are top notch And I will be trying them next time. Whether you want an amazing sandwich for lunch or a great steak meal for dinner check this place out read more

The Great Divide - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I was curious to try this place and I'm glad we did. Nothing outstanding but a very ok neighborhood place. We split the Chicken Cordon Bleu sandwich. It was ok. The chicken was a very thin breast. The chili was also ok. The atmosphere is comfortable and nostalgic. The staff was very friendly. read more

The Great Divide - Bar - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Love this place. We have been going here for years. So glad it didn't change a lot after the new owners bought it.

Ok this place was picked at random! We were so pleased to eat here! The sandwiches were great! The soups are awesome! A simple place with lots of flavor! I will always be happy to return here. Such a surprise from a small local place!! Great job Ralph's Great Divide!! read more

Been in Indy since November and this was our first time in. I have no idea why we waited so long! The food, ambiance, service and prices were all 5 stars. We came on rib night and split a rack with two sides. The ribs are better than any BBQ spot in Indy we have been to. We will make this a regular destination for sure! This is a must stop if you are near downtown Indy. read more

The Great Divide - Rib night - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana