Wow......JUST WOW!!!!!! Flavors were amazing, the white chicken chili....the chili cheese etofee with crawfish (or however you spell it) I don't do well with spicy food, Themis was just the right spicy. If you haven't tried it, you must at least once. The staff was super friendly and explained the menu well. I ended up ordering two entrees because I couldn't decide. Next time, I will do the half and half. A MUST TRY!!!!!! read more

I got lucky - they had jambalaya on the menu tonight - not an everyday offering. I ordered 1/2 jambalaya and 1/2 drunken chicken. The flavors are so bold - sure to clear the sinuses. Don't forget to get some hot sauce containers. The toasted bread makes this a perfect meal. If you want the jambalaya, you'll have to call and see if it's offered that day - once it's gone, they take it off the menu so get there early. read more

Yats - Half and half - jambalaya and drunken chicken - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I love Cajun/Creole foods and I love Yats. Yats was started locally by a fellow from New Orleans. This was my first visit to this particular Yats, but the restaurant seems laid out like the others in town. The restaurant has a New Orleans vibe with beads hanging from the chandeliers and a few bright colors. The staff is remarkably friendly. The clerk described the daily menu options and I had the Chili Cheese Étouffée with Crayfish. I mean where else in Indy can you get great étouffée? The food comes out fairly quickly. The étouffée is served over rice with a spicy garlic butter soaked baguette. The Étouffée is thick, spicy and creamy with lots of crayfish bits. This is delicious comfort food. The prices are reasonable. My meal was only $10. They have a bar that serves a variety of craft beers and has daily specials. There is a tv in the bar playing college sports. The dining room is simple with about a dozen tables. Restrooms are available. There is plenty of parking in the strip mall lot. I'll be back. read more

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Came in for lunch yesterday, Saturday, when I was in town visiting a friend and WOW!!! Pros - Ambiance was great. Fun, simple, and great music - Food was INCREDIBLE!!!! We both got Drunken Chicken woth extra bread (the bread was incredible). The chicken was super flavorful, just the right amount of spice, and just overall amazing. - price was great! For two Drunken Chickens with an extra bread each, and two drinks, it was $26!!! Cons None!!!! (Other than there not being on in Lafayette where I work... read more

Yats - Drunken Chicken plate with an extra bread - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

So far i enjoy going and ordering food, staff friendly and fast. Place overall clean. Food fresh and for the price its worth it

some of the best customer service I've received in a very long time. There were only two guys working however, they were doing the jobs of 5 to 6 employees. Not to mention, they knew lots of customers by name and had everybody's order out surprisingly fast. Great service, highly recommend this location! read more

Yats - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I love yats and want the best for them always. I picked yats for dinner with my grandma because I knew they had options that weren't very spicy but were insanely delicious. We did two full meals and tried three options! Plus they're amazing bread. The guys working were so nice and listened to me hem and haw about the choices. And then the food was out incredibly fast and we were on our way. This one also had really beautiful local art on the walls. Love to see them supporting local artists. read more

I really enjoy Yats, and love to stop in to order carry out. I've been to several locations, and the food is consistent and prepared quickly. The Chicken Maque Choux and the Drunken Chicken are my favorites! I don't know how they season the bread, but it is delicious! For $0.75 you can add an additional bread order to your meal. This location was clean and I noticed it had a bar off to the side. They had a few local beers on tap. Yats is a staple restaurant in Indianapolis, and I'll definitely be back! read more

Yats - Chicken Maque Choux / Drunken Chicken - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I had heard so many good things about Yats but I was always very nervous to try it. It definitely does not have the best visual appeal. However, it was SO tasty. I would 100% get it again. I did a half and half with Drunken Chicken & Chipolte Alexio. I loved them both and I would get them both again. The bread is the best bread I think I have ever had... not even kidding. It was SO fast and they were very nice. There wasn't that much seating but they did have a bar so definitely could fit some people. It was a nice and easy lunch spot!! read more

Yats - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I wasn't able to take a picture of my food but I ordered the vegan chili with extra bread. I love their bread. My food was hot and fresh. It didn't take long for them to make my food. I was in and out. read more

Yats - a sign in the window of a restaurant - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Manager is a proven leader. Great staff. Fun food. Get the half and half. And yes, get extra bread.

I love me some Yats. We were feeding four hungry people, so got 3 half and half meals, which amounted to every entrée on the menu! The decor isn't anything particularly special, but if you're at a Cajun restaurant, you're going to be too busy enjoying the food to worry about it. The on-tap selection was delicious. I sampled a Pseudo Sue, which earned itself a place on my "order at every opportunity" list with the first sip. We enjoyed every single one of the dishes, and would order any of them again without a second thought. The spice level was manageable even for the token spice wimp in our party. Yum! read more

A friend of mine from Indy had raved about Yats for its amazing Cajun food, so I decided to try it. Walking into the place, I knew I was in for a treat. There was this eclectic interior with Mardi Gras beads hanging from the chandeliers and artwork and photos everywhere. Indy rock and funk music filled my ears. The guys at the counter were super friendly. I tried their famous chili cheese étouffée with crawfish. All entrees are served over white rice and with toasted garlic bread. This is a no frills place. It's all about the food. Grab your fountain drink, plastic fork, and napkins before you grab a seat. Probably the fastest service I have ever had. Guy walked my meal over to a window seat so I could enjoy the view. But really, it's all about the food! A meal for $10.50 (includes drink)?! So worth the price. The étouffée was hot and steaming off my plate. The portions are huge. I had to take some leftovers home. Creamy, spicy but not too spicy. Flavorful. And you could see the chunks of crawfish. Rice was standard white rice. And the toasted garlic bread also has great spice and butterfulness. I love "hole in the wall places" like this in strip malls. While Yats may be a local chain, this Cajun cuisine is for real. read more

Yats - Eclectic interior - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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The ultimate comfort food perfect for every season. Yats offers delicious authentic creole dishes that make you want to dance with every bite. Although each dish is a hit, I highly recommended all first timers get the chili cheese étouffée! The staff are always friendly, the portion size is consistent, and the prices are great. Whether you call ahead for takeout or dine in, your order will be ready in a matter of minutes. If you're a Indy local or even a visitor stopping through town, please make it a point to visit one of their locations! read more

Yats - a styrofoam meal in a styrofoam container - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Yats is one of those restaurants where the food is consistently prepared with the same flavor outcome of each dish regardless of the location. Yats opened around 15 year ago and has several (5 or 6) Indianapolis area restaurants. This Creole and Cajun franchise has delicious options, including vegan and vegetarian, and the staff is helpful if you're having trouble deciding on a dish. They are known for how quickly orders are ready. Table service is not available and dine-in orders are placed at the counter. Most, if not all, restaurants have returned to dine-in options and, of course carryout. A full order serves 1 person and is 8 ozs of sauce and 8 ozs of rice with one order of their delicious garlic bread. Extra bread can be ordered for an upcharge. A Pint (16 ozs) can also be ordered with amounts doubled and serves two. Several bottles of different mild and hot sauces are available to top off your entree, if desired. Most restaurants have returned to dine-in since Covid restrictions have lessened and of course, carryout is available. Two of my favorite entrees is Maque Choux which is a corn based dish made with cajun seasoning, bacon, onions, peppers and a touch of heavy cream. Great as a main course or side dish. My other favorite is Drunken Chicken which is a spicy stew of shredded chicken, rosemary, garlic, crushed red pepper, beer and bread crumbs. Both are excellent to which I add Lightning Strike Sauce to taste and I always order extra bread. Red Beans with Smoked Sausage is my husband's favorite entree. He likes adding several teaspoons of Louisiana Lightning Strike Sauce for some heat to all his entrees. He doesn't eat cheese or dairy products so this fits his tastebuds perfectly. A spicy vegan and gluten free white chili is another option. The Chili is made with navy beans, roasted red peppers, onions, jalapenos and tomatoes. The decor has a simple, cute New Orleans feel with masks, posters and beads with 4-top tables for dine-in. If you've never been before, give them a chance and order around your favorite ingredients. read more

Yats - Excellent hot sauce - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The food was great-- if you haven't had Yats before it's layers of slow cooked Cajun flavor, over rice and amazing bread. Great portion sizes and the food is delicious. Each restaurant is pretty consistent, a cool New Orleans vibe, with laid back but friendly service. My visit to this location was a little disappointing, it seemed the gentlemen helping us was over-it, and his hospitality was a bit of a buzz kill to what would have otherwise been a fun visit. Food was good, and we will give it another shot. :) read more

Extra Bread!! I love this place but I'm sure it's not helping my cholesterol lol. The bread that is included is like a garlic bread with some cajun seasoning. It's usually toasted and full of butter/oil. It tastes great but very salty. In terms of main course, I usually get the drunken chicken; it's savory and packed full of flavor. I am not as huge of a fan of the maque chiox which is sweet. I've heard good things about the chili cheese etouffee with crawfish, but don't expect too much crawfish at this price. Service is fast and ambiance is generally quiet. I will be back the next time I am in Indy. read more

My friends have bragged about Yats and the food here, so wanted to check it out for myself for dinner. I stopped in and noticed a nice ambiance that had a classic style Louisiana Cajun feeling to it, and Lord and behold, that was the type of food being offered at Yats. The bar was nice and classy. The staff greeted me with a smile and took my order. It was a limited menu, so it made it easy. I decided to try the Chill Cheese Etouffe with Crawfish served over white rice and garlic bread. It was good,but felt it lacked some flavor and seasoning. If this is supposed to be a Louisiana Cajun style cuisine place, then the food has to represent its brand. Each entree has to have seasoning and flavor to it that will blow your mind away. This entree was good and tasted great, but it just need to have some more flavor and seasoning to it to give it that extra "kick" Cajun style. The service and staff are wonderful and very professional, so that did make a difference to me. If I come back to Yats, I will try something else to see how that tastes and if it is more flavorful. All in all, Yats is a good place to eat if you want to try something different. read more

Yats - Chili Cheese etoufee with crawfish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Woweeeee! What a meal. I got the chipotle alexio and it was fantastic. The man behind the counter was both built and helpful. I believe his name was Matthew. 10/10 would recommend . read more

The food was so good I forgot to take a picture. The service was very attentive and quick to help you on making a decision on what to eat. The ambiance was very laid back especially since you're eating creole comfort food. read more

They rang the bell celebrating my first visit and that was exciting! They serve Pepsi products which I do not enjoy, but did have a bottled strawberry lemonade made by dole that was amazing. I am not a very creative eater, and ordered the white chicken chili and cherizo something or other 1/2, which came with garlic bread. I also ordered the peanut butter pie. The garlic bread might have been the best I've ever tasted. The entrees were very tasty... just do not think it's going to be the white chicken chili like Cheesecake Factory! The pie was great but very rich.. I had to eat them in a couple sittings! read more

Yats - Peanut butter pie! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I like Yats! food. And other locations are great. This one I'm a little iffy on. I came in for lunch on Sunday. There was an employee lying on the back counter. You read that right. He was just lying on the counter and browsing his phone. There were three other customers in the store, so it wasn't like I caught him at an unguarded moment. After helping me, he went back to lying down on the counter again. One other coworker was there with him, and she complained about how little she wanted to be there that day. The store overall was clean enough and the food tasted like Yats! food always does. I can't dock them for either of those. I was a little surprised they still had Louisiana Lightning Strike as a hot sauce option, which a lot of the other locations ditched a couple years ago. Maybe they just haven't updated their hot sauce bar in those two years? read more

Yats - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Food was so good that I forgot to take a picture ! Really enjoyed the white chilli with chicken . Can't wait to come back ! read more

Yats - White chilli with chicken - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I'll make this a quick one since its awesome just like all of the Yats locations. Food 5/5 - Do you even have to ask! Yats food is awesome! Even Vegan and Vegetarian options. Nothing bad on the menu! And yes insanely delicious bread. Service 5/5 - There were 2 younger employees working there the day we stopped in. They were professional and very courteous! Location 5/5 - Easy access and parking. Its actually perfect. All the businesses around 86-96th and Michigan Rd. can come just a little east to Ditch and get away from the huge crowds over there. Drinks 5/5 - Yes this location has beer. And a great selection i might add. Even $2.50 tall boy PBR's. But also lots of great local beers. read more

Yats - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

One of the only things I miss about Indy. Can't go wrong with the chicken maque choux and drunken chicken, and don't even get me started on the bread... Just get it. You won't regret it! read more

Phenomenal! The best Cajun/creole food I've ever had. The bread was awesome too. I will be back read more

Yats - Drunken Chicken and Chipotle Alexio. half and half - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Love the food but this is the second time I've been in and they've been out of most dishes AND the staff was rude about it.

I recommend Yats to all my out of town friends coming to visit Indy. You just can't beat the flavor or prices at Yats. My favorite is the Chicken Maque Choux (pronounced mock shoe). Recently ordered catering for a work function. The staff was incredibly kind and accommodating leading up to and after the event. They even lent us a cooler for transporting the food. read more

Never been to this location but was in the area! I love Yats and I was sad they didn't have the B&B this day but I got a full order of the chili cheese and it was more than enough food! The bread is always so soft and warm with a nice crunchy edge! read more

Yats - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Another Yat's in the city. However, I believe this one is run by the original owner and is not a franchise. If you are familiar with Yat's then you know the MO. Offer a rotating menu of delicious cajun/creole dishes (etouffee, gumbo, beans & rice, jambalaya, etc.) for under $7. It just works. 1) Order at the counter, 2) Get your own beverage from the fountain (or get a beer). 3) Seat yourself. 4) Wait for your name to be called. 5) Pick up your food. 6) Add your own hot sauce(s). 7) Enjoy. You can be in and out in 20 minutes if you wish or you can relax and spend an hour. This location will be potentially dangerous for me as I can ride my bike here in less than 5 minutes (or walk here in 10). read more

Chili cheese etouffee with crawfish is the only thing I have had and the only thing I will get not counting that delicious bread. It is consistently good. I like the casual atmosphere at all of the locations. Definitely worth a try if you haven't been. read more

Yats - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I love yats! LOVE! The bread, oh the bread, it is amazing! I would highly recommend the chicken maque choux, which is pronounced Mock Shoe. It has a savory and sweet flavor, which chicken and corn. I always get mine loaded with cheese sour cream and onions on top. I have actually tried a ton of their entrees, you can't go wrong. I also love the chili cheese entouffee with crawrfish! You can also get half and half, which is great for the indecisive people like me. If you want to try a sample before ordering they will allow you to sample a couple to help make your decision. Everyone working is always friendly and my food always comes out very fast. read more

Yats has great food, a friendly and clean atmosphere, hosts local art for sale (so awesome!), and has the friendliest cashiers. I always will recommend the chili cheese etoufée with crawfish every single time. read more

I don't give out many five stars but Yats is getting one. Why? Because what they do, they do right! Yats is a local New Orleans style restaurant offering a rotating list of seven to ten sauces and stews. Think warm tasty goodness on rice with a side of bread. Yep, that's what they do, and they do it, well really really really good! They offer dairy free, gluten free, and vegan menu items. And best of all they have local beers on tap!!!! Warm comfort food and cold beer! My all time favorite is a half order of Drunken Chicken(A spicy stew of shredded chicken, rosemary, garlic, crushed red pepper, beer, and bread crumbs). Along side a half order of Spinach and Mushroom Etoufee (A creamy vegetarian roux based sauce with mushrooms, spinach, spices, and green curry). Mmmmm mmmm yummy! read more

Yats is one of those local places that you can find in almost every neighborhood of the city. Which is fantastic when your craving for Drunken Chicken needs to be answered ASAP. This Yats on 86th is pretty small, but it's the same delicious food you can find throughout the city. Today I ordered my favorite, drunken chicken, I cannot even describe how delicious this dish is! It is what brings me back time after time. I also ordered the jambalaya (half and half order). I did regret not getting some extra bread, because man, their bread is killer! If you like spice, you will really enjoy the jambalaya, it's a long slow burn. The drunken chicken is mild on the spice meter but has so much flavor, I can't even describe how good it is! Overall if you are looking for something fast and tasty than this is the place for you. Food is served in less than 5 minuets, even when they are busy. Definitely give them a try if you haven't already. read more

Yats - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

To the ladies who were working two nights ago, Friday. You ROCK!!!!! Your customer service skills were TOP NOTCH. Thank you so much for accepting our pick up phone order a few minutes before closing. Most places don't do that anymore and we really appreciate it!!! This is coming from two chefs in the Hospitality Industry as well, service like yours really stands out and outshines many others. We see you and we salute you! We will definitely be back and be bringing friends as well. read more

Uncomfortable interaction with staff. Should post signage for requests about where to set things instead of making customers feel badly for inadvertent mistakes. Just won't return. read more

Definitely my best experience at yats so far! This location is on point! Eli is a well experienced and knowledgeable employee. Just a genuine dude! So rock on Eli! He recommended the drunken chicken and it was so good. Then the next 10 customers that came in ordered drunken chicken. So he definitely led me in the right direction. Also food quality is soectacular! Thanks yats! read more

Yats - Drunken chicken and extra bread - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Yats was an, "I'm hungry and this looks okay, let's try it," find I'll be forever grateful for. I have not had a meal at any Yats since that wasn't freshly cooked and mouth-watering! Consistence excellence with ingredients many folks won't be familiar with but I urge you to take the plunge. You'll be hooked, too! read more

5/5! The food here is super flavorful and filling. The customer service was great and you can tell they really care. While sitting inside I was able to see how the employees work together to provide fast quality food and how customers were excited to see the employees as they make the experience more personalized. The BREAD is so good - a must try! read more