Indy.com Staff (104 reviews)
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Qdoba Mexican Grill (9 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN)7
Quick service, even during the lunch time rush. Solid food. Chicken burrito is tops. Be sure to get the Qdoba card.
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Pikk's Tavern (4939 E. 82nd St., Indianapolis, IN)12
Downtown nightlife just got a little spicier, thanks to the arrival of Adobo Grill. With its recent relocation from the Northeastside, Adobo arrives with a …
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Brass Ring Lounge (1245 Shelby St., Indianapolis, IN)
Start spreading the news: Rat Pack ambiance arrives in Fountain Square The new Brass Ring Lounge in Fountain Square might take its name from the …
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Oishi Sushi & Grill (6929 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, IN)2
###Oi! This is the real thing! New spot is hot, despite its setting’s sad history as a Ponderosa I approached Oishi Sushi & Grill with …
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Brockway Public House (12525 Old Meridian St., Carmel, IN)
###The Brockway puts science behind its ‘coldest beer’ claim When the Brockway Public House claims to have the world’s coldest beer, it’s not just a …
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Lenny's Sub Shop (820 East 116th Street, Suite 120, Carmel, IN)1
###A sub of some substance A sub shop with its own signature condiment? Now, that’s truly thinking outside the bun. Lenny’s Sub Shop in Carmel …
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Journey (7155 E. 96th St., Indianapolis, IN)4
I must admit: I’m no fan of buffets. More often than not, I encounter lukewarm food languishing in bins, with little to distinguish one dish …
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Mix 5 (2989 W. 71st St, Indianapolis, IN)1
Like many ethnic eateries worth discovering, Mix 5 doesn’t attract with flashy environs or slick advertising. Nor does it depend on curb appeal — you …
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Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre (9301 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN)5
Dennis Miller once joked that only Americans could come up with the concept of dinner theater. "You know what would go well with ’West Side …
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FortyFive Degrees (765 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis, IN)
Mass Ave. continues to expand its culinary options eastward with the opening of FortyFive Degrees, a restaurant/sushi bar/late-night cocktail spot. The atmosphere strives for a …
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El Sol De Tala Mexican Restaurante Y Cantina (2444 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN)6
For far too long, I would gaze at the closed doors of El Sol de Tala during my drives Downtown and wonder if it would …
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Nikko Japanese Restaurant (7387 Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis, IN)1
Nikko Japanese Restaurant & Karaoke — or is it Nikko Sushi & Grill? — has a split personality. The “grill” name marks the door and …
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14 West (14 W. Maryland St., Indianapolis, IN)5
Fans of Downtown’s 14 West used to have to wait until the dinner hour to enjoy the chic eatery’s upscale cuisine. But just in time …
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Antonio & Maria's Old World Pizzeria (2930 Shelby St., Indianapolis, IN)4
At a time when locally owned restaurants often struggle to survive, it’s worth seeking out a family business passed down through generations. So it was …
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Meridian Restaurant & Bar (5694 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN)5
Our first clue that Meridian Restaurant & Bar caters to a tony crowd was the sea of shiny, gargantuan SUVs in the parking lot when …
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Whammy Bar (3720 E. 82nd St., Indianapolis, IN)
The updated Whammy Bar is open longer than before, and its menu selections have been simplified The Music Mill, a Northeastside staple for live music, …
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Scholars Inn Restaurant & Lounge (725 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis, IN)9
Earlier this year, the Scholars Inn on Mass Ave. loosened its bookish bow tie and underwent an extreme makeover. After closing to the public in …
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Red Robin (365 S. Perry Road, Plainfield, IN)5
If the crowd clamoring in the entry area at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers was any indication, then Carmel has plenty of red-meat fanatics. Families and …
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Smokehouse on Shelby (1103 Shelby St., Indianapolis, IN)1
Take a 1950s-style diner, add barbecue and blues, and you get Smokehouse on Shelby, the newest occupant of the Fountain Square Theatre Building. It’s an …
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Mudbugs Cajun Café (20 W. Main St., Carmel, IN)4
Carmel’s Mudbugs Cajun Cafe serves comfort food with a warm Southern flair, ideal for spicing up a dreary day or celebrating a sunny one. On …

