Scotty's Brewhouse - Downtown Indy
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As the Crossroad of America, Indianapolis is known for its diverse and delicious dining options, and the Travel Products team can vouch for that! We’re such huge fans of the restaurants and bars in Indy that we’ve put our minds (and stomachs!) together to create this list of what we believe is the Best of Indianapolis Dining and Nightlife.
Looking for dining options in a specific part of town? Click away!- Broad Ripple Dining
- Downtown Dining
- Mass Ave Dining
- Mobile Food Truck Dining
- Northside Dining
- Broad Ripple Nightlife
- Downtown Nightlife
Indianapolis Dining
Broad Ripple
| Bazbeaux (Pizzeria) 811 E Westfield Blvd (317) 255-5711 |
Mama Carolla’s (Italian) 1031 East 54th Street (317) 259-9412 |
| Boogie Burger (American) 1904 Broad Ripple Ave (317) 255-2450 |
Taste Cafe (American) 5164 North College Avenue (317) 925-2233 |
| Brugge Brasserie (Belgian) 1011 East Westfield Blvd # A (317) 255-0978 |
Yats (Cajun) 5363 North College Ave (317) 253-8817 |
Downtown
| Bucca di Beppo (Italian) 35 N Illinois St (317) 632-2822 |
Rock Bottom Brewery (American) 10 West Washington Street (317) 681-8180 |
| Capital Grille (Steakhouse) 40 W. Washington St (317) 423-8790 |
Scotty’s Brewhouse (American) 1 Virginia Ave #100 (317) 571-0808 |
| Claddagh Irish Pub (Irish) 234 South Meridian Street (317) 822-6274 |
Shapiro’s (Deli) 808 South Meridian Street (317) 631-4041 |
| Fogo De Chao (Brazilian Steakhouse) 117 E. Washington St. (317) 638-4000 |
St. Elmo (Steakhouse) 127 South Illinois Street (317) 635-0636 |
| Harry & Izzy’s (Steakhouse) 153 South Illinois Street 317-635-9594 |
The Chocolate Cafe (Dessert) 20 North Meridian St # 100 (317) 951-4816 |
| Indianpolis Colts Grille (American) 110 W Washington St (317) 631-2007 |
The Old Spaghetti Factory 210 South Meridian Street (317) 635-6325 |
| Cafe Patachou (French) 225 West Washington Street (317) 632-0765 |
Rathskeller (German Beer Hall) 401 East Michigan Street (317) 636-0396 |
| The Oceanaire (Seafood) 30 S Meridian St (317) 955-2277 |
Mass Ave
| Bazbeaux (Pizzeria) 333 Massachusetts Ave (317) 636-7662 |
MacNiven’s (Scottish Pub) 339 Massachusetts Avenue (317) 632-7268 |
| Bru Burger (American) 410 Massachusetts Ave (317) 635-4278 |
Old Point Tavern (American) 401 Massachusetts Avenue (317) 634-8943 |
| Chatham Tap (English Pub) 719 Massachusetts Avenue (317) 917-8425 |
Yats (Cajun) 659 Massachusetts Ave (317) 686-6380 |
Northside
| Bucca di Beppo (Italian) 6045 East 86th Street (317) 842-8666 |
Cafe Patachou (French) 8697 River Crossing Boulevard (317) 815-0765 |
| Cooper’s Hawk (Winery & Restaurant) 3815 E. 96th Street (317) 574-9463 |
Rock Bottom Brewery (American) 2801 Lake Circle Dr (317) 471-8840 |
| Gumbo a Go-Go (Cajun) 1420 W. 86th Street (317) 337-9420 |
Scotty’s Brewhouse (American) 3905 East 96th Street (317) 574-0101 |
| Harry & Izzy’s (Steakhouse) 4050 East 82nd Street (317) 915-8045 |
Mobile Food Trucks
| West Coast Tacos Korean/Mexican Fusion @WestCoastTacos |
Dashboard Diner Coney Dogs & Burgers @dashboarddiner |
| The NY Slice New York Style Pizza @TheNYslice |
Scratch Truck Modern Comfort Food @scratchtruck |
| Fat Sammies Sicilian Sausage & Sandwiches @fatsammies |
Nightlife
Looking to enjoy a night out on the town? Check out our favorite downtown spots!
Broad Ripple
| Average Joes (Bar) 816 Broad Ripple Ave. (317) 253-5844 |
Room 929 (Bar & Grill) 929 Westfield Blvd (317) 252-2600 |
| Broad Ripple Tavern (Bar & Grill) 745 Broad Ripple Ave. (317) 257-6030 |
The Red Room (Bar & Lounge) 6335 Guilford Ave. (317) 257-1344 |
| Brothers (Bar & Grill) 910 Broad Ripple Ave. (317) 252-5530 |
The Vogue (Club) 6259 N. College Ave. (317) 259-7029 |
| Chumley’s Grill (Bar & Grill) 838 Broad Ripple Ave. (317) 466-1555 |
Thr3e Wise Men Brewing Co. (Brewery) 1021 Broad Ripple Ave. (317) 255-5151 |
| Rock Lobster (Club) 820 Broad Ripple Ave. (317) 253-5844 |
Downtown
| Ball and Biscuit (Bar & Lounge) 331 Massachusetts Avenue (317) 636-0539 |
Nicky Blaine’s (Cigar Bar) 20 North Meridian Street (317) 638-5588 |
| Bartini’s (Club) 39 West Jackson Place (317) 636-0100 |
Radio Radio (Club) 1119 Prospect St (317) 955-0995 |
| Cadillac Ranch (Sports Bar) 39 Jackson Pl # 75 (317) 636-0100 |
Scotty’s (Brewhouse) 1 Virginia Ave # 100 (317) 571-0808 |
| Crackers (Comedy Club) 247 S Meridian St # 2 (317) 631-3536 |
The Huddle at Circle Center (Beer Garden & After Hours Lounge) 10 W Maryland St |
| Howl at the Moon (Piano Bar) 20 East Georgia Street (317) 955-0300 |
Rathskeller (German Beer Hall) 401 East Michigan Street (317) 636-0396 |
| Ike and Jonsey’s (Club) 17 W Jackson Place (317) 632-4553 |
Kilroy’s (Bar & Grill) 201 South Meridian Street (317) 638-9464 |
Indy locals – did your favorite restaurant or bar make our list? If not, let us know below. We’re always game to try something new!
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No love for the Fountain Square area (except for Radio Radio)? Siam Square (Thai), Santorini’s (Greek), Red Lion Grog House (English), Mama Irma (Peruvian), Naisa (Chinese), etc.
But this is a pretty good list, and look forward to people checking out what Indy has to offer!
Those are all great suggestions! We may have to make a Fountain Square update!
Between Downtown and Fountain Square is Fletcher Place, home to the original Italian immigrant population in Indianapolis. It’s also home to the BEST Italian Restaurants in the City:
Iaria’s Italian Restaurant
Milano Inn
Iozzo’s Garden of Italy
I think there should be more love given to the neighborhood bars that have been in town for than 5 or 10 years.
I apologize, for MORE than 5 or 10 years.