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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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- #1Long's Bakery#1 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis
Tripadvisor (2540)$ | American1453 N Tremont St, Indianapolis, IN 46222-2800Read More » - #2High Velocity#2 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis
Tripadvisor (1001)$ - $$ | American, Bar, Contemporary10 S West St JW Marriott Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2709Read More » - #3Vida#3 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis
Tripadvisor (224)$$ | American, Contemporary601 E New York St Corner of New York and Park, Indianapolis, IN 46202Read More » - #4Conner's Kitchen + Bar#4 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis
Tripadvisor (497)$ - $$ | American, Bar, Contemporary350 West Maryland St, Indianapolis, IN 46225Read More » - #5Livery#5 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis
Tripadvisor (165)$ - $$ | Latin, Central American, Contemporary720 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202Read More » - #6The Capital Grille#6 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis
Tripadvisor (856)$$ | Steakhouse40 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3402Read More » - #7Ruth's Chris Steak House#7 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis
Tripadvisor (500)$$ | American, Steakhouse45 S Illinois St Circle Centre Mall, Indianapolis, IN 46204Read More » - #8Cafe Patachou#8 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis
Tripadvisor (974)$ - $$ | American, Cafe225 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3435Read More » - #9Burger Theory at the Holiday Inn Indianapolis Airport#9 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis
Tripadvisor (483)$ - $$ | American, Bar8555 Stansted Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46241-9001Read More » - #10Caplinger's Fresh Catch#10 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis
Tripadvisor (328)$ - $$ | American, Seafood, Cajun & Creole, Healthy7460 N Shadeland Ave Suite 400, Indianapolis, IN 46250-2862Read More » - #11Tinker Street Restaurant & Wine Bar#11 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis
Tripadvisor (289)$ - $$ | American, Wine Bar402 E 16th St, Indianapolis, IN 46202-2602Read More » - #12Bluebeard#12 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis
Tripadvisor (399)$ - $$ | American653 Virginia Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203-1755Read More » - #13Harry and Izzy's#13 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis
Tripadvisor (1871)$$ | American, Steakhouse, Grill153 S Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46225-1079Read More » - #14Seasons 52#14 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis
Tripadvisor (707)$ - $$ | American8650 Keystone Xing, Indianapolis, IN 46240-2170Read More » - #15The Tamale Place#15 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis
Tripadvisor (421)$ | Mexican, Southwestern, Latin, Fast Food5242 Rockville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46224-9110Read More » - #16St. Elmo Steak House#16 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis
Tripadvisor (3590)$$ | American, Steakhouse127 S Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46225-1079Read More » - #17Yolk - City Way#17 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis
Tripadvisor (293)$ - $$ | Diner, American, Cafe220 E South St Cityway, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3755Read More » - #18Union 50#18 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis
Tripadvisor (347)$ - $$ | American, Bar, Contemporary, Gastropub620 N East St, Indianapolis, IN 46202-3421Read More » - #19Bru Burger Bar#19 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis
Tripadvisor (909)$ - $$ | American, Bar, Brew Pub, Beer restaurants410 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204-1502Read More » - #20Cafe Patachou#20 of 2,191 Places to Eat in Indianapolis
Tripadvisor (339)$ - $$ | American, Cafe4911 N Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN 46205-1034Read More »
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