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    The Hulman

    3.9 (123 reviews)
    PriceyBars, New American
    Closed 7:00 am - 1:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Brunch casserole
    Emi M.

    This is a review for my experience at the drag brunch where I had an absolute BLAST! I've been to canon ball lounge but I had never tried the Hulman. This time I was able to enjoy both the drag show and their food, drink and service and I am sure I'll return for a regular dine-in! It was very clean inside with the sophisticated vibe. Staff were all so friendly and professional. Despite the show going on, we got attended closely and felt taken care of. On this day I chose a brunch casserole which had chicken and avocado. It was so great, I wish I could have had more of that. I want to come back for the drag brunch again (every 4th Sunday of the month) but I also want to come back here for a date night.

    DeAndrea B.

    I actually can not say enough about my experience here. So let's talk about the menu, it is not very big, so know that you are going here to get delicious food from a more condensed menu. I did have a fancied up version of a tenderloin and it was chefs kiss. The ambiance is very fun and sexy. There is a rooftop bar and during the summer would be a perfect place for Happy hour and there is also brunch with a full bar. The service was amazing!!!! Our server was so fun and knowledgeable. I was laughing so hard with him I didn't get his name but he was amazing! He was the bald black gentleman. I know I loved it because I didn't take any pics. Go. Prefect for Date night and girls Night!

    Grilled Pink Moon Oysters
    Sarah M.

    I was able to snag a reservation at The Hulman during Devour Indy for my birthday dinner and it was a fantastic experience! Located on the ground floor of Hotel Indy, The Hulman has an art deco aesthetic that pays homage to the city yet stays updated with 21st century minimalism. It feels like a treat to be there and the service was great. Onto the important things: the food and drinks. I had the Millionaire cocktail,named after Madame CJ Walker, and it was fantastic--I also noticed at least 5 other people with it so I'd say it's one of the most popular drinks. Since it was Devour, we were able to have a sampling of the food menu and it was so good. The French onion soup was a highlight and perfect for a cold, snowy night. For a second course, we tried the oysters and brussel sprouts + burrata, which were both tasty. I had the laughing bird pasta with shrimp and squid ink, and my boyfriend had the porkloin. For dessert, we each had the Earl Grey creme brulee. From top to bottom, our experience was fabulous and we look forward to adding this to our special occasion rotation!

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    Adam G.

    We dined at The Hulman for a celebratory lunch. We chose it because they were able to accommodate an 8 person reservation right around lunch time. It is located inside Hotel Indy, which we were unaware of when we made the reservation. There is a decent amount of metered street parking within walking distance. The inside is pretty posh, and I was impressed with the ambience. The menu is selective, with some fancier items (see duck sausage sandwich). I opted to try the 1/2 soup 1/2 sandwich. The soup of the day was tomato bisque and I paired it with the short rib sandwich. The soup was absolutely delicious and the presentation was up to par. However, I wish they topped it off with crackers or croutons to give it a bit of a crunch. The short rib sandwich was pretty tasty as well and the combination of the two was the perfect amount of food.

    Grilled Oysters
    Roger L.

    Cool new spot that needs to iron out a few wrinkles. The service here is abysmal, front of house is inexperienced and incompetent. Decor is 5 stars, Food was 4 stars (good value) but service deserves 0 so I'll call 3 it stars. Decor is amazing, retains an Art Deco feel of the 50s. The light over the island bar is a massive orb that flows well with the beautiful concrete ceilings. The furniture in on point. Come here for the architecture alone, it's dope. Don't come here for the service. It's slow and they don't like clearing tables (biased because I bussed tables in my youth). On a Saturday night, drinks took 30 minutes & came after appetizers (which also took a while). No plates were cleared until the very end of the meal & the tables aren't very big. Food was 4 stars. The oysters were overpowered by a sweet (Asian) glaze but I enjoyed them and the charcoals were a cool presentation. Good value at $20 per 6. The rice balls were decent albeit small and tasted almost Trader Joe's from an air fryer, order multiple (each person will want 2). I love pickles so I got pickled vegetables while my girlfriend had the Mousse, these hit the spot. Everything turned out decent, albeit the cheese in my girlfriend's short rib was still cold. Back of house is way more squared away but not quite there yet... hoping this is a soft open? Pro-tip: the bathrooms are by the elevators, signage isn't good

    Sigrid W.

    Oh yes I would come here again. So much better than expected. As most folks, I am a bit suspicious of restaurants attached to hotels as they are mostly meh as far as food is concerned. This spot though, does not disappoint. I entered from the Washington Street exit and I am not sure which part is the Cannonball and where the Hulman starts, I really don't care either, but the host(ess) stand is towards the middle of the back wall. The nicest hosting staff I have encountered in quite a while. That said, the interior is stunning, modern with flair. while the couches and armchairs with the roll backs are visually pleasing, I hate to say that they are NOT back pleasing. So if you have back issues, ask for another type of seat, as there are multiple styles available. One of my guests ordered the olive snack and we were in awe. First off, that is quite a large serving for that price. The olives are served warm and have a wonderful marinate. A two thumbs up from me. Delicious. Another guest opted for the bisque and this was also very well received by all. She was generous enough to let all of us have a taste. And yes, I approve of this dish. Personally I indulged in the short rib pasta and was blown away. Home made pasta, a generous amount of meat which melts in your mouth, creamy cheese to blend in with the rest of the dish and the whole thing topped with shaved crunchy brussels...OMG, I mean crunchy like a potato chip brussels, giving the whole dish an added level of consistency. The flavor and overall composition of this dish were one of the best I have had in a very long time. I washed it all down with the 'World Record' cocktail which is mighty tasty and packs a punch. I believe part of it goes to cycling, which makes you feel good about drinking for a good cause. My guests also enjoyed the burger. They chose salad instead of fries and raved about the salad, but also deemed the burger as really good. Another had the salmon dish, which was perfectly cooked, but a bit bland. However; the accompanying dill sauce made up for it. We also tried the Earl Grey Creme Brule, which was still luke warm. It probably would have tasted better had it been chilled. Altogether though, this is a welcome addition to our Indy food scene and we will be back.

    Duck Sausage Sandwich
    Sheree W.

    Great food! Made reservations for 4 for Sunday brunch via Open Table. We were able to find street parking which was great but I think they have a small lot you can park in too. When we arrived there weren't that many people there and it was pretty quiet but there was a live band setting up which was a surprise treat! The menu is limited but the items on the menu all seemed quite interesting. I ordered the duck sausage sandwich which was really good. Another person in my party ordered the Hulman Burger and he said it was one of the best burgers he has ever had. I also ordered a Irish coffee which was just ok. All in all a really solid place to go for brunch or even have drinks. The live band was really good. The prices are fair especially for a hotel restaurant.

    Bill B.

    It was a ghost town and the food was meh at best. Best part is it's convenient if you're staying at the Indy and have little time.

    Eggs Benedict
    Derek C.

    Very relaxed and quiet brunch atmosphere downtown. The breakfast potatoes are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Portion sizes are reasonable and it is surprisingly affordable for table service downtown.

    Destiny H.

    Atmosphere = on POINT Service was great Food = I don't know any other word at the moment (a little speechless) other than classy. The whole experience was very classy.

    Grilled oysters!
    David G.

    Rarely do we dine in hotel restaurants but the reviews along with the fact that it was the Memorial Day Monday night after the Indy race and most places were closed, we gave it a shot. What a pleasant surprise. One great bite after another with delicious cocktails along the way. The grilled oysters were a great start and definitely as good as advertised. Empanadas we're crispy and boarishly good. Enjoyed a couple special apps, including honey gochujang wings from the patio menu that was stunning. Housemaid pickled veggies to cleanse the palate then tried the short rib pasta dish which was rustic and balanced and oh so delicious. Excellent service, great vibe. Loved the cocktails. Superb.

    Kiara S.

    I had went here for a friend's surprise birthday dinner. The restaurant was really cute and the prices were not bad. I had got the millionaire drink and the Amish chicken and man let me tell you they were both good. I would for sure recommend them if you ever go there. Also it was a Friday night when we went. I will warn you the menu is small. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They had held the cake for us and brought it out when we were ready for it. Also they had sung happy birthday. Even though the restaurant was closing it did take the waiter a while to bring our checks to us after we had asked for them. Overall it was a nice restaurant if you want to go for drinks and they have a rooftop that you can enjoy afterwards.

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    Jessica T.

    I wanted so badly to love The Hulman, I really did. But it just fell short. The restaurant itself is gorgeous and very well appointed. My husband and I were here on a Saturday evening at 7pm and only a handful of tables were occupied. As beautifully decorated as The Hulman is, the atmosphere, or the feel in the restaurant, was pretty stale. Not much energy at all. We ordered Black Truffle Arancini - I love arancini! But this was so-so. Three arancini were served (for $15) and on top of mayonnaise, which my husband hates. So that didn't start the evening out well. We also ordered the Gluten and Dairy (bread and butter) which was okay, nothing spectacular. My husband was really looking forward to the Alaskan King Crab Bisque and the Spring Pea Agnolotti. The restaurant was out of both. Instead, he ordered the Halibut and I ordered the Shortrib Spacatelli. My husband was unenthusiastic about his halibut dish, mentioning that it tasted quite bland. My Shortrib Spacatelli was fine: it tasted good. However, it didn't wow me by any means. My favorite part was probably the thinly shaved Brussel Sprouts on the top. I truly don't like giving less than 4 stars for a restaurant, but our personal experience wasn't great and would have preferred another restaurant downtown during our stay.

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