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What to Eat in Indianapolis
It's no secret that steakhouses are king in Indianapolis (especially St. Elmo Steakhouse, a landmark in itself), but there's more to this city than meat and potatoes. Whether you're looking for farm-to-table, Creole, Italian, Thai, Latin or anything in between, you'll likely find it. Foodies rejoice — Indy's dining scene knows no bounds.
For breakfast, locals and critics recommend you start at Cafe Patachou with one of its cooked-to-order omelets. When lunchtime rolls around, you'll have your pick of casual eateries, but Shapiro's Delicatessen (get the pastrami sandwich with a side of the matzo ball soup) and Yats (don't pass up the chili cheese étouffée) are Hoosier favorites.
If you're not in the mood for a steak dinner, sample the eclectic four-course tasting menu at Recess, which changes nightly. Bluebeard (which borrows its moniker from Kurt Vonnegut's novel of the same name) is another favorite among locals and visitors. Situated in the historic Holy Rosary neighborhood in a renovated 1920s-era factory warehouse, Bluebeard serves up a menu of contemporary American cuisine (try the chicken liver pate).
And then there's the beer. As is the trend across the country, the Indianapolis craft beer scene has exploded in recent years. Use this Visit Indy guide to map out your brewery crawl.
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Long's Bakery#1 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis
$ | American1453 N Tremont St, Indianapolis, IN 46222-2800Read More » - #2
High Velocity#2 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis
$ - $$ | American, Bar, Contemporary10 S West St JW Marriott Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2709Read More » - #3
Vida#3 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis - #4
Conner's Kitchen + Bar#4 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis - #5
Livery#5 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis - #6
The Capital Grille#6 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis - #7
Ruth's Chris Steak House#7 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis - #8
Cafe Patachou#8 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis - #9
Burger Theory at the Holiday Inn Indianapolis Airport#9 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis - #10
Caplinger's Fresh Catch#10 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis - #11
Tinker Street Restaurant & Wine Bar#11 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis - #12
Bluebeard#12 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis - #13
Harry and Izzy's#13 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis - #14
Seasons 52#14 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis - #15
The Tamale Place#15 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis - #16
St. Elmo Steak House#16 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis - #17
Yolk - City Way#17 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis - #18
Union 50#18 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis - #19
Bru Burger Bar#19 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis - #20
Cafe Patachou#20 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis
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