Thursday Special is half price cocktails! Chelsea provides great service. A cute patio. Comfortable and chic interior. read more

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New Chef. New Menu. New Concept. Time to update. We went to Up Cellar last night after an exhausting couple of days. We had a spectacular dinner at the hands of the new chef, Nicholas Murray. His concept is that starters and salads are meant to be shared. With the proteins, maybe not, although each was ample and could have been shared. We started with the Ahi Tuna Toast, Ahi Tuna on toast with heirloom tomatoes and fennel on a piece of sourdough toast. That was an excellent start to our dinner. Our other starter was a Stracciatella, orange supreme, candied pistachios, basil and olive oil panino. This, we thought, was an outstanding dish. Neither filled us so that we could not go on. We then moved to a caprese salad - unlike any caprese we had ever had. Again, heirloom tomatoes, pieces of mozzarella, pangrattato (a traditional Italian condiment made from breadcrumbs toasted in olive oil with garlic and herbs) basil and mixture of balsamic and soy. So delicious. From here, my spouse and I diverged. She ordered the half chicken. Chef Thomas Keller (famous for The French Laundry) believes that a properly roasted bird is a definitive benchmark for professional capability. The reason is because there is no place to hide. Achieving crispy golden skin with completely succulent, non-dry meat requires precise control over heat and timing. Chicken easily dries out and turns bland. My spouse's chicken WAS PERFECT! The skin was crispy but the meat was succulent, even the breast! Clearly, Chef Nick has mastered this deceptively simple dish. It was likely the best chicken we have had in a restaurant (or home). I ordered the trout (a butterflied rainbow trout) served over a white bean puree, butter beans and with an optional salsa verde. I opted against the salsa verde because the trout did not need it. Finally, a word about the desserts. I ordered something called "Liquid Nutella" served with a hazelnut crisp and an in-house vanilla gelato. Oh my. This dish was decadent and resembled most a molten lava chocolate cake. I am not ashamed to say that except for tastes I graciously gave my spouse, I at the whole thing! Chef Nick also urged that we try his key lime pie. We did, but given my predilection to hazelnuts and chocolate, the Liquid Nutella was my winner. Chef Nick has spent the last 20 or so years away from Indianapolis and its environs honing his skills at Beaker & Gray in Miami and Eleven Madison Park in NYC among other places. We are glad he has decided to come back home. read more

The entrance is marked by the etching in the window (Up Cellar). Once inside the hostess will lead you through a door to a steep set of stairs. The ambience is nice, the dining chairs are comfortably padded, and the lighting is dim. Our waitress was Taylor and she took good care of our group of 8 ladies. The menu is nice and changes frequently. I opted for the 6 oz petite filet, served with whipped potato and green beans, which were more of a garnish than side dishes. I ordered my steak prepared medium and it was slightly over cooked but still very tender and delicious. The bread was a little dry and unexciting. I shared the Caesar salad, which was chopped and had a nice dressing. Downstairs is a store with wines for sale, fresh pastries and gelato type ice cream. Parking lot north of the building. Takeaway: I believe the restaurant could lower the prices and still maintain an upscale rating. read more

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We enjoyed both of our meals at Up Cellar and will return again. My burger was cooked perfectly and my husband enjoyed his pork chop meal. Our server did a great job checking back with us and keeping us happy. The upscale decor is a nice touch and perfect for special occasions. We went here when they first opened and were disappointed but after a second try we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. read more

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Can't recommend this place enough. On a date night we enjoyed a couple cocktails: I had the manhattan and private jet, love both. My wife had the Margo and rising sun, both great, although the Margo was a tad too sweet. We shared the empanadas, lamb meatballs, shrimp tostadas and oysters. They were all great, our favorite were the tostadas probably. We also had the avocado & crab and little gem salad. Plus the Dark & Smoky after dinner drink. Service fantastic. 10/10 would do again. read more

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Don't get the steak frites. They are tough and not a good piece of meat. Wife's prime rib was like a normal ribeye but she loved it. Lobster was tough and cold. Good service and atmosphere. read more

Up Cellar - Lobster and steak - Wine Bars Near Me - Bargersville, Indiana

On a anniversary, the wife and I went to up cellar in Bargersville. we were greeted with a friendly Young waitress that lead us to our seat. The service was fantastic. It was centered around an old speakeasy atmosphere. We split the appetizer with scallops, shrimp, and calamari. It was delicious a bit pricey at $28. We then split the Seabass, which was also delicious, the green beans was also delicious. it was enough for both of us . I had a glass of the house Marlow that was also very good. The service was outstanding. The ambience was outstanding. The food was very good. My only comment would be. It was pretty pricey, but you get what you pay for. read more

Up Cellar - Seabass & green beans delicious - Wine Bars Near Me - Bargersville, Indiana

Super sweet speakeasy vibe. You do have to climb stairs to get to it so be ready for that! The overall atmosphere is sleek and relaxed at the same time. Has the blood orange margarita and a smoked old fashion, both of which were awesome. Shrimp cocktail sauce was spicy!!!! Cleaned out my sinuses and I loved it! Oysters were a little small but delicious and the crab cake was spectacular! Filet was melt in your mouth good! The steaks actually came with sides, which surprised us. The green beans were incredible. Also ordered a shareable Mac and cheese that was soooo cheesy! Finally, the service was spectacular! Highly recommend. read more

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My husband and I had a date night and made reservations at Up Cellar. There is no signage outside to tell you where exactly this restaurant is located. It is actually part of the Pizza & Libations restaurant, just up a long steep flight of stairs. We were taken upstairs after waiting in the P&L lobby for about 15 minutes. Our server was a very bubbly girl who approached our table quickly to get our drinks. I viewed the menu and had a slight panic because it was totally different than what is posted on the Up Cellar website. When I viewed the menu on their website, it showed they had a chicken entree and a mushroom pasta entree that I was excited about. I do not eat beef or pork and choose my restaurants carefully by viewing menus prior to making reservations or visiting. I asked our server about those dishes I found on their website, she replied that the menu has changed and other people have said the same thing about the website not being updated with the new menu. I was quite frustrated at this point. You would think that a restaurant with expensive prices like Up Cellar would update their website!! I told the server my dilemma and she suggested baked Mac & cheese with lobster. I had no other choice so I agreed. I did get French onion soup and also ate some of the bread that was brought to the table. The French onion soup was good. The lobster Mac & cheese was just ok. I ate maybe half and the server boxed up the remaining for me. My husband had the NY strip that came with potatoes and a wedge salad. We had the apple pie for dessert that was ok. On the drive home, I started to feel strange. We got home and I ran to the bathroom to vomit my brains out!! I believe the lobster or the creamy sauce in the Mac & cheese was off which caused me to be sick . Our date night dinner was $245 dollars and I was the lucky one to spend my evening vomiting in the bathroom. read more

Up Cellar - New menu that has not been posted online yet - Wine Bars Near Me - Bargersville, Indiana

We came on a Sunday just after they opened. We had the place to ourselves. The atmosphere is lovely. Quiet and dim which was nice. The service was very prompt and personable. Since we were the only ones there, we were able to talk and learn about the menu. The deviled eggs and cocktails were the star of the show. The shrimp and lobster pasta was good but it could have been a little spicier. We will visit again. read more

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I really wanted to like this place but I have not had good experiences, I have been there twice, especially for the price. 1st of all, it is a great date night restaurant, the atmosphere is amazing and this restaurant is adults only. The meal started with cold rolls that tasted and looked as though they came from a kroger bag. Then butter was served in the disposable type of packs. Come on, how hard is it to serve fresh bread and butter on a plate. The atmosphere and the price of the meal deserves this extra touch. I had the lobster bisque, wow you could smell it from the kitchen door, a strong fishy/seafood smell. Overall the taste was good just really a strong smell. Our meals were great but the drinks were pricey. I spent over $225 for the 2 of us which included soup, an appetiser, 2 entrees, 3 drinks, and a shared dessert. read more

I have held reviewing this restaurant for some time in order to let my initial expression mellow. First, the owners of this upscale eatery of transformed the once sleepy rural crossroad village into a true destination for dining. Taxman Brewing and Pizza & Libations have a well deserved following in the Bargersville area. Up Cellar is on the second floor above The Pizza & Libation restaurant. A true obstacle to any handicapped or elderly person is the fact that the only means of reaching the second floor restaurant is via a long steep stairs. The ambience is perfect for a romantic date or evening with your significant other. The night we dined our server explained that she was pinch hitting from the Taxman Brewery down the street. Obviously, the pacing of cocktails, appetizers, entrees and desserts is far different in an upscale restaurant than a sports grill. Delivery of the meal components were very slow and dirty dishes not removed before delivery of next stage of the meal. This was so evident that it detracted from our enjoyment of the evening. The food was a diverse range of outstanding to poor. The crab cake appetizer was indeed the best I have had. The molten lava cake dessert was very tasty. However, my pork chop and my wife's skirt steak were very dry. We certainly will continue to visit the brewery for casual food but we feel that an upscale eatery is in need of major improvements. read more

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This was a wonderful surprise. Parking is very easy and just across the street. The entrance is shared with the pizza place, so it's just a bit confusing, but the person at the door was very helpful. The music and lighting fit just right with the food. The stairs are a little steep but easy to get up. The bone in ribeye was just about as tender as a waygu steak. It was very flavorful and good. Mashed potsotes are on the top of the list. Baked mac and cheese is very creamy and wonderful taste. The wife couldn't get enough of the gnocchi. She doesn't eat much but almost finished the plate. This is now on the go-to list for food. read more

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We've been excited to try Up Cellar for some time and decided to use Devour as a good time to go. We arrived 15 minutes before our reservation and had to wait in their small foyer until exactly our reservation time. Kind of annoying, but we let it go. Our waiter was great and very personable. The cocktail and bread were excellent. My wife ordered the duck, but it was raw. Instead of firing a new one, they just heated up the one they undercooked the first time. It wasn't the most appetizing, plus the sides were not great. My filet was fine, but for the price you'd like more than 'fine'. Disappointing for sure. read more

We had a wonderful anniversary dinner at up cellar. It's located in Bargersville Indiana by the railroad track look like there's a fun pizza place as well as a coffee shop deli next to it you can easily walk by and not know how to get in you just go through the door that says 75 where the pizza shop is. then they take you up a long flight of stairs to get up upstairs it's a very elegant setting place. Easy it reminds you of a speakeasy. We ordered the wedge salad and split it and glad that we did even splitting it was a large salad. I also got the shrimp cocktail which was amazing. My wife got the fillet and I got the ribeye both were fantastic and came with a side of mashed potatoes and vegetables. we splurged and got dessert and my wife said the cheesecake was one of the best she's ever had. I had the bread pudding and it was good as well. We would highly recommend this place. It is a little pricey, but a nice treat. read more

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Great place for a date night. The food is pricey, but not out of line for what they offer. The area needed a fine dining establishment and this place offers just that. I would highly recommend! read more

Went for Father's Day to celebrate his first. Finding the entrance was hard, no signs outside let you know where to go so went into the market area which helped us to know to go to the host stand. They share a host stand area with the pizza place downstairs. Opening at 5 and reservation was at 5, promptly got seated and attended to. AJ was our server and she was great. Good convo with her and she seemed knowledgeable about items when asked. It's only 18+ when making reservations, when we left we saw people had to make new plans as they had younger children with them. The atmosphere was great, dark and chill like a speakeasy would be. Husband said his old fashion was delicious - he's very picky on that and gave kudos to the bartender. Husband also loved his wagyu steak. It was about $80ish for the 14oz which is a steal, probably because it's from the Louisville Kentucky farm versus overseas but still delicious (we've had Japanese and Australian before). The shrimp were amazing as well. I had the filet, unfortunately I had to send back due to being very rare versus medium rare. Mashed potatoes were also good, but the garnish they use on top overwhelmed the plate. Dessert not pictured was a cheesecake with blueberry compote and berry cobbler with vanilla gelato (cobbler topping wasn't normal topping but once mixed and soaked up berry sauce it was very good). Both delicious! read more

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Ok so this place was so yummy! The service was great. The ambiance was great. They had a busy week and were out of a lot of things but they still had plenty of options. The cocktail special of the night was yummy and so pretty with the rose mold ice cube. The lobster chowder was good but didn't have much lobster pieces in it. I saw just one piece. The chopped salad was so good with the lemon vinagerette and goat cheese. Amazing flavor. I ordered the 6 oz filet which came with carrots and whipped potatoes. It was overcooked but still good. We had to wait a bit for our table but it was worth the wait. You enter at the door that has 75 above it. It is a speak easy style so not very obvious where the entrance is. P&L is next door. You wait until the host takes you upstairs. Definitely a hidden gem. The drive out was a bit scary. Dark and windy roads. Highly recommend for people on the south side esp. read more

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Whoa! Let's just start there. The decor is to die for! Celebrated my birthday here with hubs. We started on the patio with some cocktails. The patio was empty and the weather was beautiful. After we were seated we were treated with a complimentary bite from the chef. A bite of sushi grade salmon with some caviar. The salmon was smooth against the briny caviar. In a word; decadent. Next we had our appetizers: Wagyu tartare and crab cake. Wagyu- absolutely delicious. The combination of the briny capers, creamy sauce and soft beef on top of a salty crispy chip is a creamy opulent bite. The crab cake had no filler! It was coupled with a sauce that had a lemony punch but still very velvety. The combination of the fried crab and grapefruit that accompanies provides the perfect amount of punch. Dinner: Me- Wagyu sirloin: perfectly cooked medium. Great sear and velvet texture. Hubs- Wagyu ribeye: first time over cooked. Upon re-fire, was cooked just as he asked and well seasoned. However it was very thin and based on texture and beefy flavor, it resembled a prime cut. In the opinion of these two seasoned eaters, it fell short of expectations for the price tag. Sides: Lobster Mac: excellent, noodles had perfect amount of bite and they hold up to the creamy cheese and smoky element. Creamed spinach: good. I would've liked to have a little thicker sauce and a little more Parmesan punch. Dessert: Bananas Foster: everything you want. Case closed. Our server J was awesome! Took our experience over the top. We will be back for sure, lots more to try. read more

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There is so much potential at Up Cellar but there is always something that makes the experience less than ideal. They have an amazing bar but you can't wait at it before your table. They have never sat us on time as per our reservation but the place has several empty tables and you can get more common cocktails downstairs but not upstairs. The food is inconsistent, sometimes it has been amazing but sometimes it is lacking. Wait staff continue to serve like it's their first day. I hope for the price they can get more consistent as I love the coolness of the interior and its location in Bargersville. read more

Up Cellar - Very cool set up - Wine Bars Near Me - Bargersville, Indiana

The ambience is beautiful, perfect for a date night or girls night out. The food was delicious, especially the crab cake. Service was quick and very friendly waiter. read more

Up Cellar - This place is beautiful. The ambiance is perfect for a date night or girls night out. The food was scrumptious especially their crab cakes. - Wine Bars Near Me - Bargersville, Indiana

We went on a quest to find a new restaurant in Bargersville that had been recommended to us. We decided to go during Devour so we could experience a special menu. I was surprised to learn that it was in the same restaurant group as Taxman and Pizza and Libations downstairs. When we checked in downstairs I was surprised to see that we had a large flight of stairs up to get to the actual restaurant. That could be a challenge for many people. We were promptly seated and waited on. The restaurant was beautifully decorated with dim lighting and several wine walls. I started with a delicious cocktail called gold on the ceiling. The first course was a tasty crab cake with lots of crab filling. I had the skirt steak as my entree. It was cooked to the requested level and just the right size for a small appetite. Unfortunately it was a little tough. My dessert was the chocolate molten lava cake. It was a good dessert. My main complaint with our meal was the pacing of our courses and sometimes we were left waiting and other times the next course was delivered without removing the prior courses dirty dishes. When dessert came we didn't even get a spoon to use. Maybe we visited on a bad night? read more

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So my wife and I ate here for the first time in February and were very impressed. That being said, we took my Mother with us for a special occasion on April 4th and had a totally different experience. When we were there in February, the steaks came with a side of potatoes. Very nice! That is something that most upscale steakhouses don't offer. NOW, we learned, everything is ala carte. "We just changed that sir, there are no sides with your entree now." I ordered the ribeye as I did last time. This time, it was not a good cut at all and had no lip cap. You would think paying 60 bucks for an ala carte steak that it would at least be a cut with a lip cap, and that the quality would be Prime. Not even close. In addition, the first 3 wines that I ordered off of their wine list they were "out of it". What? All in all Up Cellar, do you want to be an upscale steakhouse or do you just want to charge prices like an upscale steakhouse and cheap out on everything else? For our $380 for 3 people (and only 1 bottle of $52 wine), I can get A LOT more bang for my buck at real upscale steakhouses. As residents of Bargersville, it upsets me to say that we won't be returning now. read more

Service is outstanding, probably would go back but would definitely order something different. I had the Beef Filet and it was on the fair side! read more

I'm not going beat them up, I do like what they are bring to the south side of Indy in Bargersville. The restaurant, atmosphere, and service is immaculate. Modern with an emphasis on upscale dining. The food; it has potential. Total bill was not what I would say worth it. Either the price needs to be adjusted or the quality needs to be raised. We had the Wagyu Tartare. It was beefy and fatty, topped with greens which is expected, but bland. It needed some seasoning ie. salt and pepper would go a long way, maybe some extra sauce that was on it and some tang to it. The chips used to scoop it up was certainly over seasoned and soggy. It could have been used as a mini tortilla, it was that soggy. We also had shrimp (4 pieces) cocktail. Tasted like generic blanched jumbo shrimp from kroger or meijer down the street. It came with cocktail sauce of what tasted like ketchup. The garlic rolls they had was decent, tad bit doughy, but not bad. Main course: The fathers day wagyu ribeye was a 14oz 1/2" thick char grilled. This was the only redeeming dish we had. Thinner than most ribeyes I'm used to, but it was cooked rare, topped with some shrimp, and was delicious. The wife had Wagyu Sirloin. It was alright, more dry than the fatty "wagyu" it was labeled as. The crust was charred harder than the ribeye, but the right temp none the less. Lastly the sides, wedge fries and Mac and Cheese. Fries was good, can't complaint. Mac and Cheese leaves little to be desired. The pasta used was just not the right kind or has been over cooked, a bit chewy. The cheese part wasn't really cheesy and was dry. There's good flavor, but the dish needs work on the texture and consistency. We understand they've only been open for about 6 weeks from what we're told, but this is our first impression. It has potential and we may give it another try in the near future. We like what this place has to offer, just needs a bit of work on the food. read more

Up Cellar - Fathers Day 14oz Grilled Wagyu Ribeye - Wine Bars Near Me - Bargersville, Indiana

Up Cellar is a beautiful steakhouse hidden in Bargersville, we had to even ask if we were in the right building! The food was absolutely delicious. The filet was so tender and perfectly cooked and the potatoes were to die for! The only downside was the service was a little slow, we waited almost 50 minutes between our soup and our steaks. But if you have the time and patience this restaurant is amazing! read more

Owners of Taxman have done it again. Amazing food, wine and atmosphere! So thankful for how far Bargersville has come and many kudos are due to Taxman! They have brought fine dining to our small town and each place they open gets better and better. Highly recommend date nights here read more

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Headed down to Bargersville for a fancy, swanky dinner at Up Cellar! Crafted Cocktails Prime Steaks New York Sangria Cheesecake This has to be your next destination date night! read more

Up Cellar - Wine Bars Near Me - Bargersville, Indiana

great place if you are wanting a nice dinner out to celebrate an anniversary! it's beautiful inside plus they have a fun outdoor rooftop/patio when it's nice outside. I've ordered the duck each time as it's delicious! read more

We made reservations was seated right on time. Waitress was very knowledgeable and friendly. Our was was great and we really enjoyed the quiet atmosphere read more

The service is good, the ambience is very nice. The food is pretty good (not outstanding). Presentation is somewhat lacking. We've been there 3 times. The food portion and presentation is way overpriced. A 6oz steak came with only one small scoop of potatoes, no garnishes or other sides. A salad was add'l $12 and up. For two people on Valentine's Day with one cocktail each, wine, dessert it was almost $300 without tip. There are some good choices much more reasonably priced on the south side now to go to with outstanding food quality and value. Some of the nicer steak houses in downtown Indy offer a better value. I'd like to see this restaurant do well, however, the food value needs improvement. read more

Absolutely outstanding! Went to the soft opening expecting a few first night glitches- nope! Food, drink, ambiance and music were all top notch. Our server, TJ was great as well. read more

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We are not in Bargersville anymore! This place will make you feel like you left town for an upscale adventure. Food was delicious. Ambiance was amazing. Service was stellar. Well done for sure! read more

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Atmosphere, ambience was amazing. Such a beautiful place with great service. Suggestion: for an upscale place they should use cloth napkins. Looking forward to going back on Thursday or Friday for live music. read more

Our first time here and what a great experience. We were celebrating our anniversary and the ambiance was very mood setting. Our server J was exceptional hope we have her again next time. My husband and I always split our meals- we had Oysters (phenomenal), Chopped Salad, Ribeye and Mushroom Risotto (they were out of the lobster). Everything was delicious and perfect! read more

Overall, it was a pleasant experience. Even though it was the opening week, all the employee seemed to be well trained and prepared. Our server was very kind and professional. Menu is similar to traditional steakhouse with more modern and healthier touch. They welcomed us with complimentary appetizers with salmon and caviar. Crab cake was our favorite appetizer. Whether you go to upscale restaurant or not, crab cake was always a disappointment for me but this time was an exception. It was very juicy and you can taste delicious real crab meat. Oysters from Long Island were very fresh. Steak was cooked properly. Desserts could have been executed better but I really enjoyed their homemade vanilla ice cream in Cotton Candy Sundae. The bread that served was little odd. It's little bit dry, hamburger bun looking dense bread. I don't think this type of bread fit in with a steakhouse. The server informed us that they will change menu regularly which I'm very excited about. I would love to visit here again! read more

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New place in Bargersville above Pizza & Libations ( not very well marked). Very nice space with modern steakhouse decor. Comfortable surroundings and spaces. Food was from the Devour Indy menu- little different than regular offerings, however the quality and taste of food were very evident. Service was very good as well. Will have to return and try other options of the menu. These offerings are in line with other quality steak houses in Indy. read more

My husband and I went to Up Cellar last night for my husband's birthday. The atmosphere is great - speak easy vibe. Our waiter Nathan was incredible. He went through the menu, explained how the food is locally sourced, make recommendations for steaks and dessert. Our steaks were delicious and perfectly cooked and the bread pudding dessert was wonderful. Nathan came back several times to check on us, fill our water glasses and asking if we needed anything. The bartender (I did not get her name) was so personable and nice. She even came to our table and spoke to us. She makes great Old Fashion! Thanks for making my husband's birthday special read more

Taylor was amazing!! We were in from Milwaukee to celebrate our daughter's wedding on Saturday! Taylor presented a complimentary celebratory prosecco! Wonderful way to start the relaxing, cozy meal we will cherish as the kickoff wedding weekend! Fabulous experience - Manager attentive too! read more

Our first visit to Up Cellar -- the food was good, wine selection was nice (we had an excellent bottle of Nickel & Nickel), AJ provided excellent service! We look forward to our next visit. read more