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    Wine & Rind

    4.7 (65 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Jonel Y.

    Came here mostly for the drinks and our group got the igloo seating outdoors. Enjoyed the rainstorm pinot noir and chronology red blend. Service was great and attentive. They also have a small choice of beer for those who The only major issue is the dirt road on the parking area is like driving on the moon or Indianapolis city streets as it is riddled with holes, and closing at 9 pm is really too early for a Sat night.

    Katie P.

    I had been really excited to try Wine and Rind, especially since I love charcuterie, but unfortunately, I was incredibly disappointed by the entire experience and will not be returning. This visit was meant to celebrate a friend's birthday, and the day had been planned around her favorite things. The only positive I can say is that they did have a decent bottle of wine that we enjoyed. The real issue came when I went to order the charcuterie board and asked if it could be made without any meat due to a strong allergic reaction I have to pork products. I was rudely told that there were no substitutions, and when I asked if I could either a) pay extra to replace the meat with cheese, b) simply have the meat left off, or c) have the meat placed on a separate plate so it wouldn't touch the other food items, I was met with a firm "No. No substitutions." I was then told I could order a sandwich instead, which was not what we came for--we specifically came for a board to nibble on before our next activity, and never imagined that removing an ingredient would be such an issue. Since the meat was on the board, we couldn't eat all the food as some had been touched by the pork products. This made the whole eating process stressful, as we had to constantly monitor the board to ensure which food didn't come into contact with the meat. From the display case, it looked like the boards were made in-house, but based on the refusal to accommodate an allergy, I can only assume they are pre-made. I was highly disappointed in the way this was handled, especially considering there are no vegetarian or kosher (board) options for those with allergies or dietary preferences. Overall, it was not worth the visit, and I will not be returning.

    Italian Charcuterie
    Leigh F.

    Praises: everything was delicious. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the wine selection, and the outdoor patio was very inviting. We could have stayed and munched for hours. Suggestions: I would encourage opening up the large doors/windows on the dividing wall between the patio and the indoor dining to make the whole restaurant feel open air. The ambiance between the outdoor and indoor sections was very different with the patio being the clear favorite among patrons.

    Bordeaux!!!
    Aaron M.

    So we walk in as a party of 8 with no reservation at 4pm on a Sunday to celebrate the end of the 3rd decade of a dear friend. I refer to myself as "the fancy friend" in jest--most of the time. Today, we were ALL the fancy friends! The wine, the beautiful charcuterie board, the spritz, the multiple flavors of gumball head (I didn't know there was more than one flavor!)...it was a perfect way to celebrate as adults!

    Charcuterie + Hot Beef
    Lauren G.

    I recommend this place to people all the time! It's a perfect spot to hang out if you wanna sit for a couple hours and catch up over light snacks and lovely wine! The service team is wonderful. And they were super helpful to make minor changes to the menu to accommodate allergies! I know they have a dinner menu that we haven't tried, but I'm planning to come back soon to try it out !

    Riviera Spritz! Great summer cocktail for patio lounging and people-watching on the Monon Trail!
    Nina J.

    Every outdoor table has an umbrella and people-watching is abundant as it's right along the Monon Trail. Excellent A/C indoor tables for humid days. Enjoyed drinks, hummus board, panini sandwiches for husband & our guest and grilled chicken crostini for me. All super fresh & cooked or arranged to order. Super clean restrooms, great wine selection... especially liked my Riviera Spritz cocktail!

    Soft pretzel, wines

    We went in the afternoon on Saturday. The weather was fantastic so we sat outside! Overall had a lovely time. We already had lunch so just shared a soft pretzel which was great. It was crisp on the outside and fluffy inside, nice and hot. The cheese sauce was ok, not a very strong cheese flavor. For wine I asked about dry whites and the server kindly brought 2 out for me to try! I ended up with a glass of the Grüner Veltliner which I enjoyed. My partner tried glasses of the Chianti and Montalcino. He preferred the richer taste of the Montalcino. Our server was delightful, I forgot her name unfortunately, but she was very attentive without being over bearing. Will definitely come again to give the charcuterie a try!

    Winter outdoor igloos at Wine & Rind
    Rachel S.

    I happened to be in the Carmel area for dinner, and I'm so glad our group decided to stop at Wine & Rind for an after dinner drink. The environment drew us in, and it didn't disappoint. It's conveniently located by the Monon Trail and next to many options for dining and entertainment. As soon as we walked inside, we were warmly welcomed by their employees. While we opted for one of the festive tables in the outdoor igloos, they also had a variety of other indoor and outdoor seating options. For those looking to enjoy an igloo during the winter season, they do take reservations so you will want to call in advance to reserve for a small fee. The wine list was fantastic and the owner provided great recommendations given our tastes and what we were looking to spend. They have a limited menu sold by the glass and a nice variety from various regions sold by the bottle. In addition to wine, they also have a few beer options, non-alcoholic beverages, and charcuterie. I had a wonderful time and look forward to returning to try more of their menu soon!

    Igloo view
    Darci W.

    Love this place! They have gorgeous and delicious charcuterie boards and a seriously impressive wine list. I was in the mood for some frites, and I always love bubbly, so we ordered the Fizz & Frites (double order with a full bottle), but I was a little skeptical about whether the bubbly that was included would be worth the price. (The menu doesn't specify what the "bubbly" wine is.) It was a Cremant d'Alsace Rosé! Aside from serious Champagne, Cremant d'Alsace Rosé is my absolute favorite kind of bubbly! And yes, I know it's fairly obscure and specific, but that's why I was so incredibly pleasantly surprised! Kids are welcome; we came with my cheese & salami-loving daughter who enjoyed the root beer as much as we enjoyed the bubbly. We hunkered down in a cozy, heated igloo and had a great time and a very fun meal. We will most definitely be back!

    Hummus board (bottom) & Carmel board (top)
    Lauren P.

    I loved this place! First time visiting and they have a super friendly staff and a cute outdoor patio. There is seating inside but if the weather is nice, enjoy their patio! You order at the counter and then get a number and they bring you out your food. Food was great! Everything paired well and I loved how in the Carmel board everything was locally sourced. My only knock is the prices. We got a bottle of wine to share and it was $50 and when we looked it up online, you could get the bottle at any local grocer for right around $17. I get having to mark prices up but that was a little steep. They don't have a ton of wine by the glass options so that's why we ended up with the bottle but they do cork it so you can take it home if you don't finish it. Overall nice spot and right off the Monon

    Perfect weather
    Tom B.

    This was my first time here. The Italian board was the most impressive charcuterie board I've ever seen, let alone ordered. The medium board was more than enough for two people, in terms of size. The service was fantastic as well; both of the folks we interacted with were very helpful and courteous. In terms of location, you won't find better ambiance than here. They are located in a prime spot, right on the Monon trail in Carmel, near the Sun King area. On the day we went, the weather was perfect, so we sat outside. I can't imagine a more pleasant experience than this.

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    Delicious food and great service! We love the wine choices too!! It's fun that there is outdoor seating facing the monon!

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    Ordered carry out charcuterie trays for my team. They were stunning and delicious. Made on time. Transportable. And everyone loved!

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    Great place with fantastic wine, food and service!!! I would highly recommend and would definitely visit again!

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    Did the igloo experience for my birthday, which was super fun! The charcuterie and food and drinks were all great. Had an awesome night!

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    Great spot for a glass of wine, a bite to nibble on, and people watching on the patio!

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    This was such a fun little place to stop for happy hour drinks right along with Monon!

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    Went to dinner here with a party of six and our dinner was fantastic! Justin was our server and the…read moreservice was as good or better than any of the finer food establishments in Carmel. We got there are 5:30 on a Saturday and were pleasantly surprised to find that happy hour lasted until 6pm, so the wine was 1/2 price. The Harvey and Harriett red blend was phenomenal. The pig and fig was an amazing appetizer and I could have eaten 5 of those by myself!The seafood special, cordon bleu and burger were definitely all dishes we will crave and return for. If you haven't tried Josephine, I highly recommend. You will not be disappointed.

    Food - 1. Onion soup - had no natural sweetness and had too…read moremuch tang and rosemary/thyme. The herb was overpowering. 2. Steak tartare - my husband enjoyed it. Just not my thing unless steak is tender. This was a little bit tough for me still. 3. Homemade ketchup was too sweet and runny. Didn't have much of a tomato flavor. 4. Duck a l'orange - is the signature dish but it was overcooked. It actually tastes gamier and didn't have a great texture. Proper duck breast is to be medium rare to medium, but I know we're in central Indiana. 5. Steak frites - steak was cooked well but had a burnt crust to it. Made it bitter. It really lacked basic salt and pepper. The sauce was also lacking in flavor. But the frites and aioli were good. 6. Wine- decent selection. The Bordeaux wasn't good but my husband's rose was decent. Service - our server was attentive as he could be was unfortunately spread too thin and was covering both sides of the dining room. Service at times took longer than anticipated. Manager was nice and did check on us. Just not the memorable meal we were hoping for on our anniversary and isn't the type of French cuisine we've had in the past from our travels.

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    Freeland's Restaurant - Pumpkin dish my wife got

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    I ate here with a friend last night. We both loved the ambiance. The staff were all amazing being…read moreincredibly professional and very down to earth. We got the escargot appetizer, which was so amazing that I've thought of nothing today but that escargot. I had the shrimp and grits as my entree and my friend had the salmon. We both enjoyed our entrees. They do have an espresso machine, so that was a huge plus to be able to order after dinner. Did I mention the escargot?!?!?!

    We visited for the first time on Saturday night for my birthday dinner. We had reservations at 7:45…read moreand it was really busy so I wouldn't advise walk-ins. Luke was our server and he was super friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. We enjoyed being seated in his section! He described the Carrots appetizer as having a "100% success rate" which sounded hyperbolic but absolutely was not !! GET THE CARROTS! Even if you don't like cooked carrots (which I don't!) they are sooooo good and there's no other way to describe it. You just have to try it yourself. After the carrots, we thought it would be hard for the rest of the dishes to live up to that but our daily soup (always vegan) was so yummy! It was made with leeks/root vegetables and forbidden rice - absolutely delicious and very earthy! I was so pleased with just those two items, I could've stopped there and had a perfect experience. We both ordered the mapo tofu - and it was not like mapo tofu you'd get at a korean/chinese restaurant. It wasn't a saucy dish at all - in fact, it was intentionally dry - practically charred. It included rice cake which was interesting. I appreciated the charred/crispy texture with the chewy inside. I wouldn't order it again but if you like textured, spicy dishes you might enjoy it. Luke offered to get us something else but we were already full, so we declined. He also gave me a complimentary blueberry sorbet which was delicious and sooo fresh, and wished me a happy birthday! It was very delicious and necessary to rinse the palate. We had a great time and can't wait to come back when the patio opens up - we loved their mission to assist with providing job opportunities for autistic adults, too. It's a great restaurant with a cozy and welcoming atmosphere and phenomenal service.

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    Lone Pine - Chicken piccata with mashed potatoes

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    4.0(45 reviews)
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    I can see why Lone Pine is getting recognized by the James Beard Foundation this year. Why? In…read moreshort: The food is dope, the service is attentive, the restaurant is classy but approachable. But mostly it's for Aaron Hansen, the chef at Lone Pine. He's a semifinalist for the Best Chef: Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH) category. What an honor! I'm curious to see if he gets the medal, but even if not, hopefully this recognition will draw people to visit Lone Pine, because people really need to visit. I don't know how Lone Pine would describe its menu, but I would call it elevated comfort food. One of the things my table ordered was chicken piccata. When was the last time you saw chicken piccata on a menu?! It was delicious, and served with mashed potatoes and lettuce leaves that added a nice, fresh crunch to each bite. We also got the roasted salmon, which was served with fingerling potatoes in a pesto sauce, with arugula on the side. This, too, was delicious and rich, yet fresh. I ordered the short ribs, which came with polenta and caramelized pearl onions. The short ribs were just fatty enough, and the sauce that they were surrounded by was unctuous and wonderful to eat with the polenta. I guess I should have started this review by writing about our first course! We got the French onion soup, bloody Mary wedge salad and the Caesar salad. The Caesar salad at Lone Pine is probably the best Caesar salad that I've eaten in Carmel, and maybe in all of the Indianapolis area. The thing that Lone Pine does differently and spectacularly is that they use breadcrumbs and not croutons. That makes all the difference! Granted, it does look a bit like a pile of pencil shavings on a plate, but sometimes the dowdiest foods are the best-tasting foods. The result is a satisfyingly salty, crunchy, creamy, crispy salad that I couldn't stop eating. I know I will be back to Lone Pine for the Caesar salad. We ended our meal by sharing two desserts: the apple pie panna cotta and the Lone Pine chocolate cake. Both desserts were amazing, but the cake won us all over because it looked deceptively heavy, but it was light and airy, and came with slightly sweet whipped cream. The service at Lone Pine is exceptional. They pay attention to detail here, and all of the little things are taken care of. Our server gave us just enough time between courses. Our water was refilled unobtrusively. We didn't get asked whether we've dined there before (because who cares?) and the menu wasn't over-explained (thank goodness, because I can indeed read). One thing we also noticed that we appreciated: The music was just loud enough to hear it, but not loud enough to notice it too much! It's these little things that come together to make a great dining experience.

    Unfortunately, my second visit to Line Pine may have been my last... We attended last night for my…read moremother-in-law's birthday. She wanted to try a new "fancy" place in Carmel. My first experience at the restaurant was decent, so I figured we would give it another shot. I recall my first meal being a bone-in pork chop that was overly salted. I'll make my review brief. The restaurant was not too busy but our service was fairly slow, two separate drink orders that were requested never made it to the table, the environment was noisy/music too loud, etc. I decided to go with something very basic for my food order. My thought was, "I'll see how good they are at doing something simple." I got the black and burger cooked to the chef's preferred temperature (medium). My burger came out dry/crumbly/crispy/well done. Yikes. The server did offer to provide a complimentary drink while he asked the chef to prepare another burger (a nice gesture). However, the second burger came out raw (see photo). I'm a medium rare steak guy but this was inedible. The fries were very good. I'm not typically someone who is overly critical of restaurants but for the amount of money you're paying for these meals, the food and service should be excellent. My two experiences were fair and poor. This is very unfortunate because I've visited the sister restaurants (Beholder and Milktooth) many times and have had nothing but great experiences at both. Probably the last time I'll go.

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    Matt's Wine Bar - The wine bar is upstairs

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    1.5(2 reviews)
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    This is a poor attempt at reviving paid for square footage from an equally poor attempt at an Irish…read morethemed pub. Whilst I'm no fan of MTM's, and Langton's demise was easy to predict, this review will focus on the folly that is the "new" wine bar. First, patrons are left scratching their heads at why the first floor of the former Langton's space is vacant and the Wine Bar is isolated to its former upstairs? Employees will tell you it's to utilize the first floor as a banquet space. Um, ok, but the space is visible and open to the upstairs wine bar. Conceptually that's odd and what will this actually be like from a guest experience when both the Wine Bar is open and the banquet space is in use? Second, let's talk decor. Nearly all the quasi-Irish decor is still in place despite the obvious conceptual change. Examples: the stained glass work, the artwork on the walls, and the usage of snugs. Third, let's talk televisions. Whilst the abundance of TV's (with sports on most) is a hold-over from Langton's, they have no business as part of a wine bar. In fact, one of Langton's and now the Wine Bar's shortcomings is having TVs in the remaining snugs. I've been to countless pubs in Ireland and countless wine bars throughout this country, none of which have TV's in snugs. It defeats the purpose of a snug. Fourth, let's talk music. Current pop/dance-type music is not congruent with a high-price point wine bar. The music simply doesn't match the concept. Fifth, the wine list is uninspiring. Nothing but well known, upper end labels and they are priced accordingly. Wow, you have Silver Oak, Decoy, etc. . . how imaginative! Listen, I appreciate good wine and will pay for it, but it's much more satisfying to see a well-curated wine list that is geographically diverse and price diverse. It's pedestrian to have a concentrated list of high end Napa/Sonoma offerings. Also, the staff seemed to have very little knowledge of the wine list itself. That's ok at a place that is $7-12 glass. It's not ok at a place that's $22+ a glass. Lastly, the food was a joke. Teresa ordered a cheese plate that looked like it was assembled as an afterthought. I lament not taking a photo. It was a sloppy, disorganized pile of cheese, dried fruit, and crackers that appeared to be remnants from other servings piled haphazardly. There was no description of the cheeses on the menu, nor was one offered by the server. Conclusion: expensive, poor food quality, sports bar atmosphere, uneducated staff, and feels exactly like what it is: a desperate attempt to rebrand a space as something else with no effort.

    It's confusing. Separate entrance = locked. Hostess stand directs us to MTM's for service. It's…read morejust not the atmosphere we were seeking. Plus, it was oddly quiet back there. We left disappointed and ended up at a different wine bar.

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    Divvy - Butter board

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    4.0(513 reviews)
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    A friend of mine had been wanting to try Divvy for a while so we decided to go last Friday night…read more Unfortunately they are not on Open Table but you can still make reservations if you call the restaurant directly. We didn't really have much choice other than to sit at the bar which wasn't ideal. We ordered the Sliders which we both agreed were a bit too salty and heavy on the mustard. The cheese plate however was a hit. Probably the best beer cheese I've had yet. The drinks were good. We just missed happy hour so will come back for that next time.

    We started with the "favorites" board, which consisted of a bbq chicken slider with Brie (tasty but…read morenot particularly memorable); corn brûlée (warm, comforting and original but overly salty); a little bowl of caprese salad (a well-balanced and bright contrast to the very rich corn dish but hard to eat out a tiny bowl); fried Brussels sprouts (fine but salty); and a tiny brisket taco (I didn't try that one). We were still a bit hungry after the board, so we ordered a "bacon flight" and some deviled eggs. And that is how I learned that bacon served with a sauce is not for me., whether is a spicy chili sauce, a creamy lime dip, a tomato aioli, or a butterscotch-chocolate concoction. The "savory" bacon option was egregiously salty. You might expect that when you're having bacon, but they added even more salt and it was too much. It turns out that I also do not like wasabi on a deviled egg. I would give Divvy 3.5 stars if Yelp allowed half-stars because I like the shared small-concept and our server was friendly. I found the execution on the food pretty uneven, though, so we're rounding down instead of up.

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    4.7(61 reviews)
    9.8 mi

    1.10.26 - I like to pick nice restaurants for the Hub's birthday, and try places we haven't been…read moreto, so was excited to go to Portofino. It's not much to look at from the outside - in small strip mall off Fall Creek about 2 miles north of 96th, but the inside is both luxe and comfortably cozy. At just 12 tables, you get your table for the night, so there is no rush and your evening can be as long as you want to make it. They also have a gorgeous little side wine room that you can rent for parties of 6-8 for dinner. And there's a little bar area that seats maybe 4-6. We had reservations for 6pm, so there were only 2 or 3 other tables occupied when we got there, but they filled throughout the night (& we left close to 8pm). Our server Shaunda was delightful, and the owner Dan came around and checked on all the tables a few times as well. We were presented with a cous cous amuse bouche, a nice refreshing bite to start the evening. Hubs had an Italian Old Fashioned and I asked our server to pair wine for me, so it was a Decoy Sauv Blanc with our first course - the mussels. We asked for extra crostinis in order to soak up more of the delicious sauce they came in. Next was the beet arugula salad, so good! For entrees, hubs had the pappardelle bolognaise and got an iced T, and I had the short ribs with risotto, paired with a glass of cab franc. Dessert was coffee (americano) for each of us, and we split the tiramisu (see all my pics). We ate and enjoyed everything! Total with tax was right at 200 before gratuity. So this is more of a splurge place for us, (of course would be less without the beverages we did) but we will be back. It was a really pleasant evening and another big win for me picking birthday places! #yum #ReviewsByRL

    Wow. I must start there. Talk about an experience, this place is what 5 stars is…read more Located in Fishers, in a spot that has been a couple other restaurants prior I wasn't really sure what to expect. Once parked (plenty of parking right outside their door), walking in it is a very intimate, maybe no more than 12 tables or so. We did have reservations, I would suggest making them to be on the safe side since it is so small. As soon as we sat down, our server came right over and explained how the menu is laid out and how the courses are brought out. I will say, this is not a place to go when you are rush. It is meant to be slow, so you can settle in and enjoy your food, enjoy the company and just be in the moment. We were probably there just over 2 hours for just the two of us. Chef Dan came out many times to chat with us and really made us feel welcome. Telling us different stories, walking us through what we were eating, and just made us feel like we were special. While everything was amazing, a few standout things I would like to mention: The Mussels were amazing, such good flavor so if you are fan, make sure you order them. The caesar salad comes disassembled, and the anchovies are sold separately, (I didn't realize it when I ordered it), we ordered a few desserts and they were all amazing. Can't go wrong there.

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