Group Dining
AVERAGE DINNER ENTREE:
$ - less than $12
$$ - $12-$24
$$$ - more than $24
Buca di Beppo
SERVING: Lunch/Dinner
CUISINE: Italian
PRICE: $$
LOCATION: Downtown
35 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
PHONE: 317-632-2822
WEB: bucadibeppo.com
Buca offers a fun atmosphere with a diverse menu featuring Italian favorites served family-style. Semi-private areas are available. Staff enjoys working with groups to stay in budget while delivering a memorable dining experience.
Dick’s Last Resort
SERVING: Lunch/Dinner
CUISINE: American
PRICE: $$
LOCATION: Downtown
111 Maryland St., Indianapolis, IN 46225
PHONE: 317-608-2456
WEB: www.dickslastresort.com/
Great food served up by intentionally obnoxious staff makes for loads of laughs and satisfied stomachs. Perfect for student groups and adults who want a unique dining experience. Group pricing available.
Eiteljorg Café
SERVING: Lunch
CUISINE: Bakery/Cafe/Deli
PRICE: $
LOCATION: Downtown
500 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
PHONE: 317-636-9378
WEB: eiteljorg.org
Located inside the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, and overlooking the scenic downtown canal with indoor and outdoor seating. Groups welcome for lunch with or without admission to museum. Private dining space is available.
Hollyhock Hill
SERVING: Dinner
CUISINE: American
PRICE: $$
LOCATION: North
8110 N. College Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46240
PHONE: 317-251-2294
WEB: hollyhockhill.com
Groups dine in a beautiful homelike setting, with family-style serving of pan- fried chicken, steaks, homemade biscuits and more. Hollyhock Hill is an 80-year-old dining tradition known throughout the Midwest.
Indianapolis City Market
SERVING: Lunch
CUISINE: Variety/Ethnic
PRICE: $
LOCATION: Downtown
222 E. Market St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
PHONE: 317-634-9266
WEB: indycm.com
Enjoy the market’s eclectic vendors, serving soups, sandwiches, crepes, pastries, Greek, Mexican, and Italian…you get the picture. In an historic landmark with produce, meat and seafood vendors, it’s a great place to tour and eat.
The Jazz Kitchen
SERVING: Dinner
CUISINE: American
PRICE: $$
LOCATION: North
5377 N. College Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46220
PHONE: 317-253-4900
WEB: thejazzkitchen.com
Indy has a long and storied jazz history, and The Jazz Kitchen presents nightly concerts featuring outstanding regional talent. Choose among full entrees to salads and sandwiches. Groups welcome.
Kountry Kitchen Soul Food Place
SERVING: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
CUISINE: American/Soul
PRICE: $
1831 N. College Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46202
PHONE: 317-926-4476
WEB: kountrykitchenindy.com
Serving for more than 20 years some of the city’s best “Southern-style culinary bliss” and featuring down home recipes. Kountry Kitchen is a local favorite with frequent national celebrity visitors.
The Loft at Traders Point Creamery
SERVING: Lunch/Dinner
CUISINE: American/Local Food Movement/Organic/Vegetarian/Vegan
PRICE: $$
LOCATION: Northwest
9101 Moore Rd., Zionsville, IN 46077
PHONE: 317-733-1700
WEB: tpforganics.com
Dine in a beautifully restored barn overlooking Indiana’s largest organic dairy farm. Memorable menu selections feature Indiana produce and meats, along with scrumptious ice cream made by Traders Point Creamery.
Maggiano’s Little Italy
SERVING: Lunch/Dinner
CUISINE: Italian
PRICE: $$
LOCATION: Northeast
3550 E. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46240
PHONE: 317-814-0700
WEB: maggianos.com
Groups love Maggiano’s attention to detail and robust Italian fare such as Mom’s lasagna; Taylor Street baked ziti, and tiramisu. Private rooms available, group pricing.
MESH on Mass
SERVING: Lunch/Dinner
CUISINE: Contemporary American
PRICE: $$
LOCATION: Downtown
725 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46204
PHONE: 317-955-9600
WEB: meshonmass.com
A contemporary, casual restaurant located along the Mass Ave cultural district, has perfect group dining venues (inside or in the courtyard) and a delicious innovative menu with many items sourced to Indiana farms.
Rathskeller Restaurant
SERVING: Lunch/Dinner
CUISINE: American/German
PRICE: $$
LOCATION: Downtown
401 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
PHONE: 317-636-0396
WEB: rathskeller.com
Presenting a mix of German and contemporary American fare, in the midst of an old-style German pub and outdoor biergarten. Experience includes an international beer selection at one of Indiana’s most unique bars.
Rick’s Boatyard Café
SERVING: Lunch/Dinner
CUISINE: Seafood/ Steak
PRICE: $$
LOCATION: West
4050 Dandy Tr., Indianapolis, IN 46254
PHONE: 317-290-9300
WEB: rickscafeboatyard.com
Waterfront dining is served up at Rick’s along the beautiful Eagle Creek reservoir. Featuring fresh seafood, steaks and cocktails, groups flock to Rick’s for the sunsets, boats and excellent service.
Seasons 52
SERVING: Lunch/Dinner
CUISINE: American
PRICE: $$
LOCATION: Northeast
8650 Keystone Crossing, Indianapolis, IN 46240
PHONE: 317-846-5252
WEB: seasons52.com
A fresh dining experience located at The Fashion Mall, with a seasonal menu featuring grilled items.
Shapiro’s Delicatessen
SERVING: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
CUISINE: American/ Bakery/Cafe/Deli
PRICE: $
LOCATION: Downtown
808 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46225
PHONE: 317-631-4041
WEB: shapiros.com
A landmark restaurant in Indy and rated one of America’s top delicatessens, Shapiro’s serves up giant corned beef sandwiches on rye, homemade soups, salads and specialty items. Served cafeteria-style, groups can be accommodated in private room.
Skyline Club
SERVING: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
CUISINE: American
PRICE: $$$
LOCATION: Downtown
One American Square, Indianapolis, IN 46282
PHONE: 317-263-5000
WEB: skyline-indy.com
Located on the 36th floor of the One America Tower, the Skyline Club happily works with groups for lunch and dinner experiences, from buffets to plated meals overlooking the downtown Indy skyline.
Slippery Noodle Inn
SERVING: Lunch/Dinner
CUISINE: American
PRICE: $$
LOCATION: Downtown
372 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46225
PHONE: 317-631-6974
WEB: slipperynoodle.com
The oldest bar in Indiana, the Slippery Noodle is renowned for food and blues. Music is performed nightly. Groups can also enjoy tours of the Noodle, whose history includes the Underground Railroad, ghosts and John Dillinger.
Stardust Terrace Café
SERVING: Lunch
CUISINE: Bakery/Cafe/Deli
PRICE: $
LOCATION: Downtown
450 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-3269
PHONE: 317-234-0095
WEB: indianahistory.org
This friendly indoor and outdoor café is located in the Indiana History Center along the Central Canal. Serving seasonal lunch menu, the restaurant features award-winning sandwiches, soups, hot entrees and cookies.
Tavern on South
SERVING: Lunch/Dinner
CUISINE: Contemporary American/Seafood /Steak
PRICE: $$
LOCATION: Downtown
423 W. South St., Indianapolis, IN 46225
PHONE: W
WEB: tavernonsouth.com
Located near Lucas Oil Stadium, Tavern on South is casual and contemporary, and features indoor and outdoor dining along with second floor space for groups.
Weber Grill Restaurant
SERVING: Lunch/Dinner
CUISINE: American/Barbeque
PRICE: $$
LOCATION: Downtown
10 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
PHONE: 317-636-7600
WEB: webergrillrestaurant.com
Here the main attraction is perfectly seasoned meats cooked on the infamous Weber Grill. Steaks, hamburgers, chicken and fish are charcoal grilled to perfection. Private dining spaces are available.
