Since 1986, Bazbeaux has served dozens of signature pizzas with traditional and exotic toppings on handcrafted crusts alongside salads and sandwiches.

• Known For: The Pizza All Quatrro Formaggio is their signature pie and features rich dollops of ricotta cheese, as well as cheddar, mozzarella, bacon, and mushroom. Their house-made creamy basil dressing is a must for any salad
• Drink Menu: Several wine and local beer options
• Atmosphere: Both the downtown and Broad Ripple locations offer vibrant colors indoors and outdoor seating. Be part of the Mass Ave buzz downtown or enjoy the views of the canal through the heart of Broad Ripple
• Open For: Lunch and dinner 

Martha Hoover’s Café Patachou is a must visit for both the farm-to-table sustainable menu and the impact of food and social change in Indianapolis.

• Known for: Cinnamon toast, farm-fresh omelets, or vegan Cuban breakfast. Locals will tell you the Patachou chicken salad is a lunch must.
• Drink menu: Five types of mimosa and prosecco cocktails, self-serve coffee bar, yogurt smoothies, and juices.
• Atmosphere: Multiple locations across the city have many things in common, such as the clean lines and fresh white walls that allow the light to focus on the bright and fresh plates.
• Open for: Breakfast and lunch

Rick's Cafe Boatyard specializes in seafood, prime steaks, and pastas with inside and outdoor dining overlooking Eagle Creek Reservoir.

• Known For: Sipping cocktails and watching sailboats and native birds as you overlook the water
• Drink Menu: Local craft beer, wine, and signature, classic, and tiki cocktails
• Atmosphere: Nested right on the Eagle Creek Reservoir, the restaurant is ideal for outdoor dining in warmer weather. Rick’s has both outdoor and indoor dining and cocktail bars, but wherever you sit, you’ll still see the lovely view of the water
• Open For: Brunch, lunch, and dinner 

St. Elmo Steak House is Indy’s award-winning classic style restaurant that proves great service and classic cooking methods make for a timeless menu worth visiting again and again.

• Known For: World Famous Shrimp Cocktail with spicy, signature cocktail sauce, traditional steak cuts or chicken and seafood paired with potatoes or classic sides
• Drink Menu: Equally weighted wine and beer menus next to classic martinis, mules, and their signature cocktail, the Elmo Colas
• Atmosphere: Early 20th-century decor inside the bar, large room, and private dining areas features wood paneled and brick walls with carefully curated art and photos. Pro tip: Go upstairs for pre or post-dinner cocktails in the 1933 Lounge
• Open For: Dinner

Yats keeps Indy’s food scene alive and spicy with fast Cajun and Creole dishes that rotate on and off a daily menu.

• Known For: Crawfish étouffée, gumbo, the B&B, all served on rice and ordered with or without cheese, onions, and sour cream. If two items are calling your name, go half and half. And always get more bread
• Drink Menu: Soft drinks, beer, and wine
• Atmosphere: Walk into any Yats location and prepare for a punch of bright colors and New Orleans-style decor, often adorned with restaurant accolades and Indy-centric memorabilia
• Open For: Lunch and dinner

A women-owned craft cocktail bar and Thai bistro with a focus on authentic Thai flavors shared for three generations.

• Known For: Tamarind Peanut Noodles, also known as Guaytiew Pad Thai, with sweet radishes, bean sprouts,  and your choice of tofu, chicken, or shrimp
• Drink Menu: From the bar, BODHI offers creative and modern libations designed by a talented team of mixologists, as well as curated wine and craft beer lists
• Atmosphere: New-age inspired dining room and bar, with botanical and rustic influences. In the warm months, enjoy the patio while soaking in the hustle and bustle along Mass Ave
• Open For: Dinner

A celebration of the culinary delights from the Americas, the Caribbean, and Spain, this fusion eatery specializes in New Latin cuisine.

• Known For: Smoked Pork Pupusas with griddled chihuahua cheese, potatoes, serrano puree, and sweet plantains
• Drink Menu: A full bar with specialty craft cocktails with Latin influence. Margaritas, anyone?
• Atmosphere: Chic dining tables and upholstered high top seating in a classic and relaxing setting
• Open For: Dinner and brunch on Sundays

Originally established in 1930, Iozzo's Garden of Italy resurfaced onto Indy's culinary scene in 2009, inviting residents and visitors alike to enjoy a classic Italian meal in an old-world environment.

• Known For: Classic Southern Italian recipes such as lasagne bolognese and pistachio crusted salmon
• Drink Menu: Signature cocktails and extensive wine list
• Atmosphere: The interior immerses visitors in exposed brick and historic family photos and the charming outdoor patio is one of Indy's hidden treasures
• Open For: Lunch and dinner

Horse stable turned Latin-inspired restaurant, Livery relies on bright colors and dark furniture to transform your Indy dining night out into a southwest culinary experience.

• Known For: One-plate entrees like paella or the skirt steak with chipotle dry rub and chipotle butter, or bring friends to share yucca fries and six types of empanadas
• Drink Menu: Dozens of tequilas fill the drink menu that you can enjoy straight or as a cocktail, amongst other spirits, wines, and beers
• Atmosphere: You might not see tumbleweeds, but you’ll feel as if you’ve been transported to another part of the nation inside this restaurant. Two-story seating and an open rooftop allow each visit to show a new view
• Open For: Dinner

This ideal French-inspired neighborhood restaurant offers a champagne bar and classic bistro fare including the ever-so-popular sweet crepes or broken yolk sandwiches.

• Known For: An approachable take on French-inspired cuisine, sacrificing no elegance for a delicious rendition of your favorite entrees. Try the Steak Frites, with duck fat pomme frites with Maître d’Hôtel butter
• Drink Menu: Explore no less than six champagne cocktails, along with a full bar and other specially-crafted libations, during your meal
• Atmosphere: Tightly packed tables and a bistro-like energy transports you to a Parisian neighborhood eatery. Enjoy the stunning floral décor adorning the entryways
• Open For: Brunch, lunch, and dinner

Indy’s oldest neighborhood is home to a daily rotating menu crafted by Chef Abbi Merris and derived from local farms at Bluebeard, named after a Kurt Vonnegut novel.

• Known For: Afternoon or cocktail snacks of pickles and cheese, lemon spaghetti, or mains like roasted cauliflower or pierogi
• Atmosphere: Step off the Indianapolis Cultural Trail into a renovated 1924 warehouse with wood floors, brick walls, large windows, and vintage typewriters that connect Bluebeard back to the legacy of Vonnegut
• Drink Menu: House-crafted libations, sommelier-selected wine, and local beer
• Open For: Lunch and dinner

A downtown steakhouse that offers prime cuts with a twist just like the historic-yet-renovated building.

• KnownFor: Prime filet sliders, wagyu tomahawks, upscale sides, and Handsome Eric’s plate-sized cookie topped with vanilla ice cream
• Drink Menu: Modest wine menu and house-made cocktails
• Atmosphere: Occupying the old Indiana Gas Company building built in 1895, Prime 47 restored the original tile floors, marble columns, and large windows to give you a glimpse of what downtown Indy once was
• Open For: Dinner

Tinker Street’s tiny restaurant is bursting at the seams with the bold flavors served often vegetarian style in an upscale but approachable menu.

• Known For: A seasonably rotating menu with shareable plates like fried brussels sprouts and entrees of duck breasts and pumpkin gnocchi highlight the creative and modern vegetarian, gluten-, and dairy-free fine dining options
• Drink Menu: Wine list curated with each rotating menu
• Atmosphere: Minimal accents and dark walls put the diner’s focus on looking straight through to the tiny-but-mighty kitchen, or enjoy the year-round patio
• Open For: Dinner

East Street’s Union 50 is a restaurant and bar fancy enough for date night and casual enough for game night with a group of friends.

• Known For: Too upscale to be called “bar food,” Union 50’s menu offers plates for one or more to share like beef tartar and poutine, or complete entrees like steamed mussels and beef tenderloin
• Drink Menu: Local craft beer, wine, house cocktails, and a page of American whiskeys will have you pondering your spirit choice while you soak in the light from the illuminated bar
• Atmosphere: Late-night live music, skee ball, and shuffleboard juxtapose with open seating areas that offer a lounge-like experience
• Open For: Dinner and late-night dining

Vida embodies a modern expression of culinary techniques with a worldly influence, set in a relaxed ambience.

• Known For: Your choice between a four course tasting menu or a six course tasting menu, including options like Berkshire pork belly and beef tartare
• Atmosphere: Located in the Lockerbie neighborhood on the East side of downtown, this fine dining eatery grows their own herbs with their prolific greenery wall
• Drink Menu: Vida’s bar is fully stocked with rare spirits and diverse and curated wine selection
• Open For: Dinner

Gallery Pastry Shop’s European inspired pastries are great no matter the time of day.

• Known For: Their stunning French macarons that are made fresh and have new flavors added on a regular basis. Diners also enjoy fresh local ingredients showcased in hashes and omelets
• Drink Menu: Mimosas, rotating IPA beer, house sodas, fruit juice, house specialties, and coffee
• Atmosphere: Gallery Pastry Shop is the OG SoBro location of the family. On a warm day, you’ll find a bustling brunch scene overflowing onto the patio. Note: Newer locations include Gallery Pastry Bar (open for dinner!) and Gallery on 16th
• Open For: Brunch, lunch, and dinner 

A farm-to-table restaurant offering inventive dishes along with freshly pressed juices.

• Known For: The cold pressed juice flight. Get any four fresh juices of your choice. The menu is built on acai bowls, salads, and healthy plates using Indiana farm-raised ingredients
• Drink Menu: Mimosas, wine, beer, coffee, tea, and of course – juice
• Atmosphere: Order at the counter at their fast-casual spot in Broad Ripple or enjoy a more traditional, full service brunch at their downtown location on Mass Ave.  Both are equally charming
• Open For: Brunch and lunch

This SoBro brunch favorite is the perfect place to start your day.

• Known For: Original omelets and scrumptious French toast. Also try the Mexican Breakfast Tacos or Pasta Mama – spaghetti with eggs and pancetta bacon
• Drink Menu: Mimosas, Bloody Marys, other cocktails, fruit juice, and of course – coffee
• Atmosphere: No matter how early in the morning you arrive, you’ll quickly wake up when you walk in the door. Brightly painted walls, colorful plates, and an energizing staff help you start your morning right. Be sure to get there with plenty of time – seating is at a first come, first serve basis.
• Open For: Brunch and lunch

This family-owned local business, with five Indy locations, is no-nonsense approach to breakfast and lunch in a familiar diner-style setting.

• Known For: Breakfast classics such as omelets and eggs benny with an abundance of varieties and customizations. Try the Spinach, Bacon, and Tomato Eggs Benedict for a fresh take on a popular favorite, or spice it up with a Chimichanga Breakfast Burrito
• Drink Menu: Fountain drinks, juice, and coffee – including specialty lattes
• Atmosphere: Cozy, nostalgic diner-vibes with table and booth seating
• Open For: Breakfast, Brunch, and Lunch

Named one of the "best restaurants in the world" by Conde Nast Traveler, Milktooth is a unique brunch, coffee bar, and cocktail spot that’s worth the wait for a table.

• Known For: Apple Dutch baby pancake, sorghum glazed bacon, spicy miso soup, and a seasonally rotating menu
• Atmosphere: This garage turned restaurant is best enjoyed both while sitting at the kitchen bar to watch the chefs cook your order or while hanging outside on the patio to enjoy the Fletcher Place neighborhood vibe
• Drink Menu: Home to Indy’s own ModBar espresso machine, handcrafted coffee drinks, house-made cocktails and liquors
• Open For: Breakfast and brunch

With an endless number of TVs, live music, and all your favorite comfort food, Ale Emporium is the perfect place to watch a big game.

• Known For: The Ale's signature Hermanki wings are legendary and the pan style pizzas are layered and hearty
• Drink Menu: full bar with domestic, local, and craft beers on tap
• Atmosphere: Join your friends and family as you watch your favorite team on one of the many TVs, enjoy the weather on the patio, and eat great bar food, all while listening to live music performed by a local band
• Open For: Lunch and dinner

Bru Burger Bar’s chef style and classic burgers, sandwiches, and salads were crafted with bold flavors to satisfy any burger enthusiast’s craving.

• Known For: The BBQ nachos are a go-to splittable app before you bite into gourmet beef, lamb, turkey and veggie burgers with toppings like sweet chili mayo and cucumber slaw or habanero hot sauce and havarti
• Drink Menu: 16 rotating craft bottles and draft options and over two dozen bourbons and whiskeys to drink straight or in a cocktail
• Atmosphere: Sleek granite countertop bar with seating, brick walls, and wooden tables give an intimate and comfortable dining experience. In the warm months, enjoy the patio while soaking in the hustle and bustle along Mass Ave
• Open For: Lunch and dinner

Serving a variety of fish sandwiches - both grilled and fried - as well as lobster, octopus, calamari, scallops, and soulful sides.

• Known For: Fresh seafood delivered daily, carrying almost everything that swims! Lunch sandwiches are an Indy favorite and carryout orders can be placed online ahead of time
• Drink Menu: Fountain drinks, bottled sodas, and fresh brewed iced tea
• Atmosphere: Casual, no frills spot to dine-in or take to-go
• Open For: Lunch and dinner

The modern neighborhood grocery and butcher shop caters to hungry diners who want to bite into crusty bread sandwiches.

• Known For: Stacked charcuterie boards of thinly sliced meats and cheeses of all varieties and regions, daily sandwich specials like The Batali, gourmet grocery items, terrines, and fresh fish.  
• Drink Menu: Wine by the glass, local craft beer for dine in or carry out.
• Atmosphere: A hybrid grocery and sandwich shop with gelato bar on the ground floor; enjoy wine and beer tastings in the underground enoteca.
• Open For: Lunch and dinner weekdays, lunch on weekends

This farm-market inspired cafeteria is the only restaurant in the region devoting all of its profits and crops to benefit The Patachou Foundation.

• Known For: Farm-to-table seasonally crafted signature bowls, like the Warm Grain Bowl with quinoa & brown rice, sautéed kale, mushroom, roasted carrots, avocado, and power seed mix.
• Drink Menu: Beer, wine, cider, specialty drinks, coffee, kombucha and tea. They’ve got it all.
• Atmosphere: Vibrant interior décor with a bright view of the Monon Trail and accompanying gardens.
• Open For: Lunch and Dinner, Brunch on Sundays

A relaxed and welcoming family owned eatery that serves 100% vegan fare. 

• Known For: Completely vegan menu that includes veggie lasagna, chicken pot pie, reuben, burgers, arugula salad, and fried brussels
• Drink Menu: Beer and Wine
• Atmosphere: A casual dining experience with exposed brick and comfortable seating
• Open For: Lunch and diner

Located alongside the Central Canal downtown, Black Leaf Vegan is a family-owned establishment offering a full vegan menu.

• Known For: 100% vegan fare featuring salads, burgers, and seafood dishes
• Drink Menu: Soft drinks and smoothies
• Atmosphere: A quaint, open-air bistro with comfortable seating and relaxing ambience
• Open For: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Beholder provides a fun, energetic dining experience highlighting an excitement for modern world cuisine.

• Known For: Locally sourced and rotating food with vegetarian options such as mushroom étouffée and pasta options
• Drink Menu: An emphasis on smaller new and old-world wineries with food-friendly wines by the glass and an extensive wine list
• Atmosphere: Large plates encourage sharing dinner with friends, making Beholder an intimate dining experience
• Open For: Dinner

A community store and café that serves trap sandwiches, salads, soups, sweets, coffee, and create-your-own smoothies.

• Known For: Classic café options, including plenty of plant-based eats, with proceeds benefitting Flanner House
• Drink Menu: Coffee and tea 
• Atmosphere: A fresh, clean environment with friendly service and good music
• Open For: Breakfast and lunch

Vegan and vegetarian comfort food top the menu at this hip, all-day Fountain Square café.

• Known For: Classic café options with 100% vegan ingredients
• Drink Menu: Local craft beer and brunch cocktails
• Atmosphere: A casual dining experience with counter order-placement and comfortable seating
• Open For: Lunch and Dinner

A seafood lover's dream. Cajun-inspired dishes crafted with local entrepreneur Chef Oya's expertise in mind. 

• Known For: Loaded shrimp and Salmon, as well as Seafood chowder using Chef Oya's signature TRAP BUTTAH
• Drink Menu: Soft drinks
• Atmosphere: You can't miss this walk-up only window towards the city's northeast side, with the brightly colored trim and picnic tables
• Open For: Lunch 

A taste of soul food in the city, Kountry Kitchen is a well-known establishment in Indianapolis for over 20 years.

• Known For: A variety of different down-home recipes, such as fried chicken wings, savory pork chops, and an entire catfish dinner.
• Drink Menu: Soda, tea, and "Nell's Secret Lemonade"
• Atmosphere: Carry-out only at this time
• Open For: Lunch and dinner

Indy's first 21+ pizza joint specializing in creating urban dishes on pizzas through collaboration with other successful brick and mortar restaurants.

• Known For: Your choice of 12 different pies, as well as salads and tasty sides.
• Drink Menu: Local craft beers served up cold and fresh
• Atmosphere: The Missing Brick offers casual seating, including picnic tables for those warmer evenings.
• Open For: Dinner

Tea’s Me is Indianapolis’ premier tea bar and cafe, offering the highest quality selection of teas and tisanes from around the world. Owned by WNBA Star and Olympian Tamika Catchings.

• Known For: Favorite deli sandwiches like BLTs, chicken salad, and grilled PB&Js.
• Drink Menu: A diverse and impressive selection of loose-leaf teas
• Atmosphere: Bright, natural light and local artists' work on the walls add to the ambience of the tea shop. Tea's Me's friendly staff excels on customer service and educating customers on the different types of teas
• Open For: Breakfast and lunch

A full-scale soul food and barbecue restaurant that puts a gourmet twist on down-home cooking.

• Known For: Made-from-scratch chicken and dumplings, signature smokehouse items, and sweet potato cheesecake.
• Drink Menu: Soft drinks, coffee, and tea.
• Atmosphere: A casual dining experience with counter ordering.
• Open For: Lunch and dinner

"My favorite restaurant at the moment is La Parada. It's close to where we live, the food is always good, and the staff is always lively and friendly!" - Indy Local Jingo M. de la Rosa

• Known For: Try the flavorful Chimichangas or the elote with the perfect mix of savory and sweet
• Drink Menu: Beer, craft cocktails, and of course, a wide selection of margaritas
• Atmosphere: Vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and bold accents
• Open For: Lunch and Dinner

A taste of California-style pizza right here in Indy. Magoo's specializes in carefully concocted recipes, topped with fresh vegetables and 100% Zabihah Halal meats.

• Known For: And endless array of pizza pies, featuring 100% Zabihah Halal meats
• Drink Menu: Soda and tea
• Atmosphere: Your classic low-key pizza join with comfortable seating in an airy dining room
• Open For: Lunch and dinner

Kick up the spice with this Southside Thai eatery. 

• Known For: Authentic Thai cuisine with your favorites like Pad Thai and curry dishes
• Drink Menu: Beer, wine, authentic Thai teas and specialty drinks including coconut juice
• Atmosphere: A classy interior with stunning light fixtures and leather-padded seating
• Open For: Lunch and dinner

"My heart belongs to Twenty Tap! If you're looking for a gastropub that has it all, look no further than this hidden gem tucked into the outskirts of Broad Ripple Village." - Indy Local Polina Osherov

• Known For: Classic bar bites like cheese curds, soft pretzels, and burgers
• Drink Menu: More than 38 beers on tap at any given time
• Atmosphere: Casual seating with wooden booths and a cozy patio overlooking College Ave.
• Open For: Lunch and Dinner