What a quiet & intimate gem here! We stopped in around 6 and were promptly sat - our server David took great care of us! The food & drinks did not disappoint, we can't wait to try other items! I did not get a pic of our salad and bread & butter plate - it was devoured! read more

Top Notch! Dinner special rotates daily and is typically fantastic. Staff is great and if you're around late night you can try to find the speakeasy. read more

The Point on Penn - Bone In Lamb Chops - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I'm visiting from Sacramento and I found the bartender to be ungracious and unwelcoming. I walked in with my friend after doing a group art walk downtown and we were told by the bartender there were no seats even though plenty were visible and the bar was nearly empty. Guess he did not feel we deserved a seat at TP-P. I encourage the owners of TP to take a vacation to the West Coast where you will find an eclectic mix of dress from business casual to formal to hikers all dining at upscale restaurants side by side. To the credit of the other patrons they didn't seem to mind that we had walked in and in fact some looked happy to see us. But it's ok we took our business to Mass Ave. because you had no seats for us ;) read more

The Point on Penn - After the Rokh's Downtown Art Crawl the Herbert Simon Family Foundation sponsored we were refused at Point on Penn. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We did the Point on Penn/Flatiron on tonight (Friday). It was outstanding. There was alive trio band and foods was phenomenal. As soon as I arrived I was greeted by several employees The atmosphere is cozy and intimate. Our server was wonderful! We had a group of five! We ate the Alfredo fries ,shrimp and grits, mac & cheese, Brussels sprouts, grilled chicken with asparagus, crunchy shrimp tacos and for dessert ..cheesecake, sticky pudding and espresso torte. The sticky pudding was to die for! EVERYTHING was delicious. I can easily see us hanging out here as a chill spot. Thank you Flatiron. read more

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Listen two words Espresso Martini! It was definitely Top Tier! One of the best in the city! I can't wait to go back and try their food! The bartenders are so nice and welcoming ! Can't wait to return Follow me on IG for recommendations on food, drinks, and things to do in Indy @_thecocktailconnoisseur read more

We came here for a birthday dinner where we were all in the back room. The serving staff was very nice, but it seemed like they needed one more person to be working. Our food came out a bit slowly and some of our orders were wrong (they remade it so it was correct), but once we did have our food it was amazing. The Mac and cheese seemed like the way to go- you can get it with different proteins on top and it tasted amazing. I got a grain bowl which was also very good. They had a nice selection of drinks, some of which I had never seen before which was cool. Nice location and great view of the park and sales force tower. Will go again with a smaller group to try some other things! read more

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Very cute atmosphere and awsome food. Bartender was acting a little rude to the staff and having to make our drinks. Seemed very grumpy, but our waitress was very sweet and attentive to our needs. I will come again when Mr. Grumpy pants isn't scheduled :)) read more

Love love love this place. The food is amazing and the service is excellent. The food is fresh and menu will leave you craving for more. read more

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My husband happened to meet the bartender, julian at another bar and he told us he made the best old fashioned and invited us to this bar the next day to check it out. So towards the end of the evening my husband and I walked the ten minutes or so at 10:00 that evening since we did say we would for sure come to the bar. We are so glad we did. Your right Julian, you make a great old fashioned drink. David and I really enjoyed getting to know you and your beautiful wife. We will be back to try the food. Keep up the good work, this bar is lucky have you. read more

The Point on Penn - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Vegetarians / vegans: look elsewhere. You've got one or two options for lunch that are your typical salad or soup, so it's not really worth the money to come here for lunch. My two options for lunch time as a vegetarian were: tofu and tomato salad (snooze) or tomato basil soup. I went with the salad as it was a summer day. It's some grilled lettuce, diced cucumbers and cherry tomatoes, and some tofu with your choice of dressing. Super a-okay, basic. Would love to visit again if they up their amount of vegetarian options, but as of now, it's just nothing to be impressed about. I do love that they kept a lot of the Elbow Room signage and paid homage to the previous restaurant. The interior and the design changes were great, but not enough for me to want to come back for more. read more

The Point on Penn - Tofu and tomato salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I've never given just two stars before. And I'm really confused reading good reviews and looking at other gorgeous food pics, because that is not what our menu offered ... So initial impression of the place that has taken over the old Elbow Room location: Wow, it was warm inside. And I'm always cold, so if I think a place is warm, it's generally too warm. There's a nice little 4 chair seating area in the "new" lobby and we order at a counter, looking at a poorly done digital menu in on the back wall. Nothing looks too enticing, sandwiches and salads (not the great "pub" food previously from the Elbow Room). "miso broth" is listed twice in the same product description (proof read!) ... so I'm already in an "off" mindset. The previous seating room now has a couple of tables, but is mostly consumer with their prep area. It's a really weird use of space. The order taker at the counter tells us we can sit anywhere downstairs, so we go to the left side / bar side of the building. It's still the old wood, historic photos ... but with an odd assortment of mission and art deco lights. And doesn't fit with the sandwich / pastry shop stuff on the right side. Not sure what style them is supposed to be happening anywhere. We think we're in two different businesses (?) Anyway, I think the other food pics i'm seeing on Yelp are from the "Flat Iron" (left side / nicer) part of Point on Penn -- because lunch on the right side was "meh" at best. And I say that because one of the party of 4 got the buffalo wrap and chip which looked pretty decent (chips were really good; I'm guessing home made). The the other 3 of us got the steak house chopped salad. For $10, it was about the size of something I'd expect to pay $3 for a little side salad for. And my 6 little strips of "steak" -- 2 of them were dry roast beef (?), and 4 were nothing but fat and completely non edible. I have never posted a "gross" picture on yelp before -- but check out my pics of this. I put them on a side napkin. I didn't want to take it to the counter to complain; I half thought someone might come to check on us and see it and then I would mention it ...but noone came to check on us. So I left it there. The sherry vinaigrette was tasteless. The amount of blue cheese was pretty sparse. I did have some avocado and bacon bits, that were good. But the whole meal was generally a "miss." interestingly enough, as I see some other food pics here, there was a chef on the "left" (Flat Iron" side that was carrying trays of sandwiches etc upstairs (we presumed a catered lunch) ...and that all looked quite tasty. So - overall, I'm not sure what this place is supposed to be. But what I do know is there are many other restaurants out there to try, and none of the 4 of us feel the burning need to go back here. :( ... my first #NotAYum ... #ReviewByRL read more

The Point on Penn - Small plastic fork gives size perspective of $10 steak house chop salad ... and not piled high. Should have been $4. #ReviewsByRL - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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After visiting Gallery 924 on Penn, I decided to head a few blocks south to check out the newest addition to neighborhood restaurants. Located in the former Elbow Room, this new business(es) maintained a lot of the interior architectural details while giving it a thorough cleaning and making it seem less crowded. They also maintained the outdoor seating that is on the Ft Wayne St side once the weather cooperates. As you enter from Pennsylvania St, the Point is on your right. The left side is a small connected building that hosts "The Flatiron" which is an evening/dinner side of the business for food and drinks. There is also a stairway that leads to the "Upper Room" which can be reserved for private parties and has the wine "cellar". (Otherwise, the space is not open.) When you head towards the order counter of the Point, there is a comfy lounge area with four stuffed chairs and a small central table. I wasn't sure if patrons could dine there or simply wait for their to go orders, or wait to be seated in the small interior dining room. The dining room consists mainly of a single row 2-top tables with bench seating on one side and a chair on the alternate. At the actual point of the restaurant, there is a larger table that has an excellent window view of downtown. The east half of the point has the order counter, then displays of "KK's" pastries, and a food prep area behind another counter where they call out your name once your food is ready so that you can pick it up. There is also an "extra" station where utensils, sugars, napkins, sauces, etc. are self help. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. Service was very prompt too! But there were some things that can be improved upon. Their schedule is a bit confusing with KK's opening at 7:30, full breakfast opens at 8, then switching to lunch at 11 (until 3 on their website), and then closing that side and moving over to the Flatiron for dinner, but the website doesn't say when that side opens and for how late. They could simplify this. Do they stop serving breakfast at 11 or can you still get something from that menu? Why not open the breakfast at the same time as the pastry side to avoid confusion or making someone wait an additional half hour to get something more than a pastry? They also ran out of steak and avocado by 11 am, so the steak salad was not an option and any of their lunch items that had avocado were also off the available options. When I reviewed the overhead menu, the hostess/cashier mentioned they had fish and chips as their specialty. (Though not on the menu board or the website.) I decided to go with that as my order. Although I ordered my meal for dining in, it was put in a to go box that had three fish fillets (battered cod) and was loaded with house made, lightly salted potato chips, not traditional English chips that are thicker. My initial thought was that it was rather expensive for frozen fish and chips, but I realized as I ate that the fish was light and flaky, so much so that I wasn't sure if it was house made or commercially prepared. It was that good! And the portion was generous with enough chips left over that I ended up making use of the to go box to take the chips home. I had a pleasant overall experience and I understand that prices have to be higher to cover the rent (the building owners got too expensive for the Elbow Room to stay), but the food quality was solid and not too pricey for downtown. I think I would return and try some of their soups and/or sandwiches to get a better idea of the Chef's vision. It's nice to have options for dining in the area just a bit north of the circle. Review #2492 read more

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I can't believe I waited so long to visit this new downtown gem, and already I can't wait to go back. Located in the old Elbow Room building, the restaurant has been refurbished with original charm and fresh new appeal. It is family-owned by Chef Glen and Rolanda, who are so kind and friendly, humble and unassuming, and really made us feel welcome. The food was fast, fresh, delicious, beautifully presented, and reasonably priced. Off Menu Tip for Dog Lovers: We sat outside, with our two pups and a fun view of the bustling cultural trail. Chef Glen stopped by our table and offered to prepare food for our little dogs! He says they are putting together a little menu for canine visitors on the Patio and he served our furkids big portions of oats and extra lean brisket ($6/ea). They devoured it in seconds then licked each other's plates. Ask your server and I bet Chef Glen will prepare meals for your pups too! Add Point on Penn to your downtown dining rotation (you can thank me later). read more

The Point on Penn - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

EXCELLENT! Hubby and I just visited Flatiron for dinner and the food was amazing! He had bone-in ribeye, I had shrimp and grits. Not only was the food superb, but the presentation was beautiful. Service was awesome, love the old architecture of the building, so cozy and warm. We will be back!! read more

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I worked at this restaurant for a year and a few months and the owners and staff are some of the greatest people I've ever met. Their food is phenomenal and well priced. The presentation is on point and the foods encourage wellness in the body. The service is great and you can tell that the people there love what they do and where they do it. The team in the back of the house are dedicated and loyal. They are always trying to improve and do better every day. In addition to doing classical American fine dining, they have a lunch service, bar, cigar lounge, and catering. Their catering services are simply the best in all downtown. The foods that they bring forward are of unrivaled quality and deliciousness. If the traditional menu isn't enough for you, they do a heightened winetasting experience that must be scheduled ahead. In this experience, the head chef will make a multiple course dinner that will walk you through his years of experience in cuisine and wine pairing. Whatever you put into this place, you will get back in fantastic experience and love. Definitely give this place a try. Take time in getting to know the flat iron and you will love what you see. read more

The Point on Penn - This is a plate from a multiple course catering event that the head chef and I made. The drip on the side was my fault. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Awesome locally owned business with amazing owners and fantastic food! Can't wait to go back!

Flat Iron is heaven. It's like a home-cooked meal but 100x better and prettier. Simple ingredients elevated to perfection with no detail spared. The first time I had the opportunity to go here right when it opened, we came for drinks and were welcomed graciously by the staff with complementary chips and queso. PHENOM. And you could tell how proud the chef was to serve his food. The second time was tonight. And boy, Flat Iron did not disappoint. The waitstaff is extremely attentive and enthusiastic without being too intense and gave us some delicious recommendations. We started with the berry salad with citrus vinaigrette. It was simple but the perfect way to start the meal. I was shocked by how tasty the strawberries and blueberries were since it's February and they are not in season. Next followed the house bread served with hot butter garnished with parm and fried onion. Sinful. I will be dreaming about this every night for a week. I broke my diet for this carb. But the main course was where it was really at. The pan fried salmon with risotto couldn't be more perfect. It was veggie forward with just the right amount of fat for it to be flavorful without being greasy. And I honestly don't think I've ever had a tastier, fresher risotto. Creamy without being mushy - A+! Our sweet waitress closed our meal with a bite of the espresso torte with berries - divine! Vodka soda pours were also generous. Love this place!! Fresh food, reasonable prices, and friendly staff. This place deserves all the recognition and business it gets! read more

The Point on Penn - Bread with butter, parm, fried onion - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Delicious food, friendly service, and a location in a quiet part of downtown with plenty of parking within a block or so. I came for the first time a couple nights ago for their Tuesday Trivia Night, which was a blast even though my team didn't win the cash prize... That night, I got the tenderloin sandwich, which was easily one of the best tenderloins I've ever had. The batter was light and crispy, and the bun-to-tenderloin ratio was just perfect. I got mine with their housemade, cut-the-long-way potato chips. SO GOOD. I'm writing tonight because I just stopped back over for a quick takeout dinner and was equally wowed. This time, I got the buffalo chicken wrap, which was packed with plump, juicy chicken in a zingy buffalo sauce, with cheddar, lettuce, and tomato. LOVED IT. For my side tonight, I got the fruit salad, which was delicious and served in a large portion. (It does have cantaloupe, which I normally think is malarkey in a fruit salad, but it was fresh and sweet and didn't detract.) My real reason for getting the fruit salad, though, was so it didn't look weird when I added an order of chips and queso to go. You should treat yourself and try this delicacy -- it's the housemade potato chips with a queso dip that tastes like it could go straight into your mama's mac and cheese. It's reeeeeally, really good -- but very rich, so plan to share! I've stuck to the quicker-serve, lower-price-point end of the menu so far, but they've also got steaks, salmon, and chicken dishes that look amazing. I can already tell I'm going to be spending a lot of time at The Point on Penn... read more

Definitely a hidden gem. I have yet to be disappointed by Chef Brown's creations. Everything fresh and home/hand made. His famous pickles and chips are delectable. Every dish presented immaculately. read more

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This is a great lunch spot in downtown Indy! It is steps from the War Memorial and Mass Ave if you want to do some sightseeing and shopping. I was a little confused entering the building since the doors weren't clearly marked and I didn't know if I was going into Elbow Room or the Flat Iron. Whatever the case may be, I had a buffalo chicken wrap and it was incredible! The wrap was so thick and absolutely stuffed, I ended up having to take half of it home. The chips were also really great and tasty! read more

The Point on Penn - Buffalo chicken wrap - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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We were very fortunate to come in the grand opening. The place was packed. The chef put together a very tasty well rounded offering which included everything from tenderloin sandwich to filet mignon. Everything was delicious. There was many times you just felt sorry for the staff because it was that busy but the food came very timely. The new owners made some changes to the place but for loyal Elbow Room fans you will definitely reminisce from all the ER decor that they kept. Besides Flatiron they have Point on Penn that serves lunch, breakfast with a barista. Price for quality is outstanding. When in the downtown area please give this new place a try. read more

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Four of us ate here last night for the first time, after attending a Concert on the Canal. We had been missing the old Elbow Room, and we were happy to see a new restaurant that still retains some of the look and feel of the old place. We ordered sandwiches and salads, soup, and sides, and although it took awhile to get the food, the plated food looked awesome and tasted delicious. On our way out, we also bought a few pastries to go, although that section of the restaurant was not really open. I will say that things are a bit confusing, even with explanations from some the nicest owners ever (the chef is one). The owners hope to provide several types of dining experiences in one building and I believe there are continuing adjustments being made to that plan, so there is an obvious disconnect between names, signeage, spaces, hours, and menus. Perhaps a more unified concept would be better for all. The chef is obviously talented, and we do look forward to returning and hope to see the restaurant thrive. read more

Ate there last night for the first time. Everything was fantastic! Great menu with creative dishes, great service, and wonderful cocktails. My wife got the pasta dish and it was tremendous. I got the shrimp and grits and it was like was really good. Best of all was the fried cauliflower appetizer.Highly recommended. read more

Stunning environment, friendly staff, and the food is heavenly. Food is a bit pricey but well worth it, your taste buds will thank you. Idea for a romantic evening with a spouse. Or just a drink with your friends. read more

This is by far my favorite restaurant. The food is always great and the servers are friendly. If you go there a few times, they will greet you by name and know how you like your food cooked. I particularly like the salmon but I have tried most of their offerings and have never been disappointed. read more

Wow, a secret in Indy Great food, you hear the music. Easy parking, iconic location. Excellant menu read more

Went there for the first time last Friday evening and sat in the bar area. Outstanding service by Julian and such a cozy atmosphere with a 1920s vibe. I recommend the American as a drink if you like bourbon. Food was delicious - extensive menu with many different options and unique items. I ordered the fried brussel sprouts with quinoa risotto and added tofu - so delicious!! Also their cheese fries are out of this world. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Will be back soon! read more

ok..a step up from one star? Still get orders wrong and looks like an old ladies home when you go in. So i simply don't know where these good reviews come from. Come here for lunch chips greasy - the order was wrong, wrong side...took it to go becuase no ability to eat outside (tables all chained up) and noone could unchain them because the cook was cooking..what the heck. We are in the neighborhood and prefer going to Ivy's or Living room lounge... read more

I went there when they first opened, so maybe it's changed, but I highly doubt it. Not sure what they were thinking when they planned the layout in this place. It makes absolutely no sense from a consumer standpoint. When you first walk in, there are three directions you can go, but no indication of where to go. You should never walk into a restaurant and wonder where you should go or what you should be doing. There is a barista area right across from the register where you order food, then another counter/bar in the next room, and a "high dining" area on the other side of the restaurant that they open at dinner? Maybe? Signage/menus are poorly done and look like someone printed them off at home using Notepad, spelling errors and all. For food, I got the brisket ramen. It was around $10-12, which is laughable. The meat was hard and chewy and tasted like it was old. Besides that, I think it had peas and carrots in the broth. Very forgetful other than I was disgusted by the meat. The chips were good though, so if you like chips go there! read more

Great food! Stopped by around 9:30 PM on Sat nt. It was pretty quite. We sat in the back, near the glass window wall that looks into the kitchen. This is in what used to be The Elbow Room. There's a breakfast/ brunch counter in front & a restaurant in back in the evening. The menu had some really straight forward options. Everything we ordered was very well done. My husband got the steak & plants. It was one of the better steaks I've ever had. I got chicken fingers & mac & cheese. The mac & cheese was so decadent; perfectly al dente, perfect combo of creamy & stringy. We had the espresso torte & affogato for dessert. Both so good. read more

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We ordered 2-Filets, NY strip steak, and Salmon all for 2 of us on New Years Eve.....It was "FANTASTIC!!!!!". Chef Glenn Brown knows how to prepare an awesome feast!!!!! We are dreaming of the day when we can sit in his restaurant, FLATIRON, once again~. "THANKS CHEF!" read more

Point on Penn staff was extremely welcoming. The menu was a very chef-driven take on American cuisine. Seemed to be a hard-working family operation with a passionate chef running the kitchen who was kind enough to ask our opinion of his food. We loved everything we got from the ribeye to the shrimp and grits (highly recommended). Give this place a try! read more

Came to this place for brunch with my Mom and daughter this morning. I had the potato and veggie frittata, fruit and pancakes. Let me say this... the food was delicious but the PANCAKES!! OMG the pancakes were my favorite part. They were so light and fluffy! The last time I had pancakes this good was 6 years ago in Florida. They were so good that my daughter ate before we came and she ate again. Everything was made to order and fresh. The service was awesome as well. We are definitely going to be back. I need more of these pancakes!! read more

Excellent. My favorite restaurant downtown. The chef and wife who own are also wonderful.

We were lucky enough to try the Flatiron restaurant for Devour Indy 2020! The food was amazing!!! My friend had the salmon with risotta. I had the pot roast and the razor pork mac & cheese. All were to die for! So delicious and presented beautifully. Desserts were awesome, too! Our server Dani was friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back. We were told to come for the pancakes at brunch, so our next adventure here awaits! read more

Not even a nod to a vegetarian option. Horrible. I will not step foot in this place until they update their menu.

Such a quaint restaurant, menu has something for everyone's palette-from tenderloin to salmon to the best ribeye I have ever had. The shrimp tacos are amazing ...and I'm not typically a dessert person unless there is carrot cake-there was carrot cake and a delicate chocolate cake, but the tart with the sugar art---oh my!!! We needed a comfort meal, and this delivered. The Chef was so personable, checking on every table, and his wife was so happy. read more

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This place, flatiron on penn is incredible. My family and I went there for dinner tonight and wow. My dad had been talking about this place since the owner made him their famous lobster bisque, after they were closed. They won over my father that day and they won over me tonight. Everything was special from the bread, the mint julep, to my main entree which was salmon with an amazing risotto. It was perfection. I highly recommend it to anyone and everyone looking for a meal out to support an Indy restaurant. SO GOOD. read more

The Flatiron is the place to be!! I loved my experience there!! The filet mignon was awesome!! I highly recommend this place!! read more

The Point on Penn - Filet Mignon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The new elbow room is nice and definitely still beautiful inside. I saw the reviews and was excited to try the new menu. It definitely still just tasted like bar food. I got an omelette and there really wasn't any flavor. The cheesy potatoes were just pan fried potatoes with a sprinkle of cheese on them that never melted. My dad got the frittata which also did not have much flavor. I will say the pork tenderloin looked great but it was all and all a let down. This place has so much potential and I hope it gets better. The waitress spent way too much time talking rather than working and grabbing our check or order or anything. read more