Foodie culture has gone from one guy taking photos of his food and posting it to his lackluster blog, to an absolute global phenomenon. We now live in a world where a celebrity chef is, well, a thing, a world where restaurants are now dominating the urban environment. And as humans living in an urban environment, we couldn’t be happier! Indianapolis’ restaurant scene is thriving. From classic Indy hotspots, to modern eateries, below you’ll find a list of everything you need to know to eat well in Naptown.
Fountain Square
Pure Eatery is a relatively new spot. Opening in 2010, Pure has quickly become well known for its farm-to-table style menu. With a focus on local, Pure makes it a point to patronize Indy suppliers like Amazing Potato Chip Co., Fountain Square Brewery, and Lick. Pure’s foundations as an eatery clearly and appropriately reflect its neighborhood, something Fountain Square residents are definitely proud of. Don’t skimp on their Breakfast Tacos or BYO (Build Your Own) Quattro Formaggio Macaroni.
Fountain Square
Fancy yourself a tequila fan? La Margarita has you covered. With nearly 200 varieties of Mezcal (a term describing all agave-based spirits), the good people at La Marg have taken their passion for this tasty liquid to a whole new level. Stop by anytime to try their $15 Tequila Flight of the Week! Oh, and they also have delicious, highly rated, authentic Mexican food that will bring you to tears.
Fountain Square
Red Lion Grog House is exactly what you’d expect given its name. It’s your classic Old English style pub, yet with a slightly Americanized feel. A “grog house” is a term describing a seedy watering hole, a place with unkempt environs and shabby aesthetics. This is a curious choice given the Red Lion’s taste for class and elegance. The Red Lion provides myriad imported beers, fine wines, and a classic Ole’ English cuisine like Scotch Eggs, Bangers, and Shepherd’s Pie.
Mass Ave
Chatham Tap (pronounced ‘Chatom’) is another one of Indy’s great English style pubs, though unlike the Red Lion, Chatham Tap brings about more of the everyday, workingman style pub. And what’s more English workingman than Football (sorry, Soccer)? The walls of the Tap are adorned with the colorful Soccer scarves we all know and love. With plenty of HD TV’s, Chatham Tap is the place to be if you’re a Soccer fan. As the good people at the Tap say, “pull up a bar stool, order up a pint and a sarnie, and settle in”, because at Chatham Tap “you’ll never drink alone!”
Mass Ave
If you’re in the mood for a modernized dining experience, look no further than Mesh on Mass Ave. Mesh prides itself on its contemporary elegance and comfort. Drawing a mix of date-nighters, business professionals, and groups out on the town, Mesh has deemed itself the ideal locale for the modern urbanite. Innovation is the cornerstone of their menu with contemporary versions of the classics, such as Steak Frites, Duck Confit, and Braised Lamb Shank.
Mass Ave
What’s more American than the Hamburger? Perhaps, nothing. Along with Barbeque and possibly a few others, it’s one of the only American cuisines that we can truly call our own. Bru Burger takes this assumption very seriously. Their menu offers a plethora of takes on the classic. With burger additions like peach compote, sweet chili mayo, taleggio cheese, and prosciutto, you’re in for a mouth-watering treat at Bru.
Downtown
Easily the most famous restaurant in Indianapolis, St. Elmo Steak House is a true icon of our city. Founded in 1902, St Elmo has won numerous awards in Indy, throughout the US, and even the world. Perhaps most notably, in Forbes Magazine rated St Elmo as one of the Top Ten Great Classic Restaurants in the World. Also, the legendary James Beard Foundation named St. Elmo a 2012 America’s Classic. Here you’ll find a grilled steak, in all its simplistic, delicious glory, with a baked potato on the side. Don’t forget the World Famous (infamous) Shrimp Cocktail, that’s guaranteed to give you a kick. Check out the 1933 Lounge up stairs, featuring classic cocktails like the Martini and the Russian Mule, as well as a bar menu featuring Oysters Rockefeller, King Crab Mac & Cheese, or how about a plate of Grilled Bacon!
Downtown
As St. Elmo’s sister restaurant, Harry and Izzy’s dons a more casual, modern atmosphere, while maintaining some of St. Elmo’s signature dishes, like their World Famous Shrimp Cocktail. Harry and Izzy we’re the owners of St. Elmo back in the 1950’s. The current owner’s decided it was only right to allow their legacy to live on through a new, contemporary restaurant concept. Today you can find a Harry & Izzy’s downtown, on the Northside, and even at the Indianapolis Airport.
Mass Ave
Union 50 describe themselves as a Chef driven restaurant, meaning the food here is king. In the history of American restaurants, the owners ran every aspect of the restaurant including the menu. Today, it’s a different story. Now most Chefs have total control over their kitchen, allowing them to create the dishes that they see fit. Union 50 is one of those restaurants, something the menu clearly reflects. These dishes go straight for the heart of the gluttonous foodie with dishes like Roasted Bone Marrow, Kimchi Meatloaf, Sous-Vide Half Chicken, Espresso-Porter BBQ Pork, and even a selection of Poutine varieties. Union 50 also supports the local music scene with live music being a prominent weekly feature.
Mass Ave
A modern take on the Pizza Pub, Pizzology is definitely a step away from the Americanized pizza that we all know and love. Take their Starter Menu for example, featuring dishes like Grilled Octopus, Italian Mussels, and Artichoke Fritters. Their pizza menu is no different, with a choice of Bianca (White) or Rossa (Red), each menu features pizzas with utterly delightful and intriguing toppings, which include Homemade Sausage, Porchetta, Fennel, and Fig. Pizzology is adamant about sourcing ingredients from local Indiana farmers with strict farming and growing practices.
Fletcher Place
Bluebeard is a contemporary restaurant in the modernizing Holy Rosary Neighborhood. Bluebeard truly exemplifies the upswing of young, “hot-spot” restaurants in Indy. With modern takes on classic American fare like Seafood Chowder, Pork Chop, and Rainbow Trout, Bluebeard’s menu is simplistic, yet refined. Bluebeard also features Amelia’s Bakery, specializing in hearth-baked bread in the Italian tradition. This isn’t you’re average supermarket loaf either. The dough is formed then cooled overnight allowing it to develop a deep flavor profile. Look for Amelia’s bread at various locations around Indy.
Downtown
Indy’s newest concept restaurant Spoke & Steele brought with it a huge media praise, with some publications claiming Indy hasn’t seen anything like it. Edgy, modern, and intriguing, Spoke & Steele is Chef driven and ready to “wow” it’ patrons. Located in the new Le Meridien Indianapolis hotel, this restaurant features a very visible chef precisely cutting charcuterie on one end, and a professional mixologist blending innovative cocktails on the other. One interesting aspect of the new Spoke & Steele is its Custom Cocktail Club, which provides members with their own personalized bottles, refilled each month with brand new, seasonal, house-made cocktails.
There you have it, Indy, where to eat, and what to eat in our fare city. The choices are seemingly endless, and new spots are popping up all the time. In fact, there are already a plethora of new restaurants set to open in Indy in 2015. So keep your eyes peeled, and clean your palate, because Indy is ready and willing to prove that we have something to offer America’s growing restaurant scene.
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