Indy's Best 50 Restaurants Request

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Permalink Reply by Chris Fuller on November 24, 2008 at 6:46pm

Great Idea.

Casual Restaurant Pub on the West Side is The Boathouse Grill off of 56th and High School Owners actually made a pub where the quality of the food they prepare is the driver as opposed to late hours and alchohol sales although the environment is definitely a stay and enjoy the game type of place. All their sandwhiches are great portions, the italian beef is fantastic as is the burger. Awesome place to watch games, local favorite for people that live on the west side and serious attention to the quality food they serve. They also make great dinner burrito's. One night a week they have a steak offering (dont get me wrong they are not a steak house) but small filet, twice baked and garlic bread for a great price so I find it a perfect place to grab a decent dinner and a beer all at the same place. If you interested in hosting any type of party there, let me know. I know the people very well and I am sure they would be interested in organizing something with you at a great price to get the exposure. They have been written up in Indy Monthly and I believe the Star, both very favoribly.

Just my two cents, obviously biased but if you stop in for lunch some day you will see what I am talking about.

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Permalink Reply by Tony Eijkelenboom on January 14, 2009 at 11:35am

Thai Orchid. It just opened not too long ago and they are located behind Charleston's restaurant on 82nd. It blows thai taste away! Fantastic food, not too expensive (average $10,99) and a very nice atmosphere.

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Permalink Reply by Sara McCrcken on November 24, 2008 at 7:24pm

thai taste... lots of great food.. never had a bad lunchtime special, best chicken satay in the evening.(castleton 82nd just east of Allisonville)
Thai Papays(formerly Thai House) Best shrimp Pud Thai and green chicken curry.. all cooked by owner.. no subs( 96 just east of Michigan)
Amber Indian.. best lunchtime Indian buffet(126 Meridian East side)
Taste.. best omelette in toen(spinach and parmesan).. best "french" fries at lunch and try their BALT( plus avo) college at 52nd- ish.

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Permalink Reply by Andrew Ball on November 24, 2008 at 9:30pm

Many years ago when I lived in Dallas, there was a very fine local restaurant which always had outstanding food and outstanding service to match. No matter the occasion, time of year, time of day or how long it had been between visits, we could always count on it whenever we wanted the best. To me it set the standard for excellent dining. To this day that is how I judge a restaurant. As I write this only two local restaurants come to mind which have been here for many years, have always had consistently excellent food and great service - nope, I'm not talking about St. Elmo's. I'm speaking of Santorini's in Fountain Square and Ocean World on W. 86th Street. If I think of others, I'll post them.

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Permalink Reply by Brian Huff on November 25, 2008 at 10:23am

I whole-heartedly agree with Ocean World. It's our favorite sushi place!

I really liked Santorini's last week too.

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Permalink Reply by Jill Ditmire on November 24, 2008 at 10:55pm

Mass Ave Wine Shoppe 878 Massachusetts Avenue-- in the edgy, elegant 800 block
Great food, wine and fun....
Affordable, unique.
European attitude of appreciation of all things simple-- friends, conversation, wine, food.

Corned Beef and Cheddar dip in Sourdough Bread bowl, Pesto Torte, Hot Cap and Fontina sandwich, Red Velvet White Chocolate Chip mini cupcakes, Creminelli Salami Tartufo, Dessert Cheese plate...

Calgiore Malbec, Rudy Wiest Rhine Riesling, The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc, Peter Bernhard Pinot Noir, Sedara Nero'D'Avola, Plungerhead Zin, El Burro Kickass Grenacha, Blood Orange Mimosa, Dry Creek Chenin Blanc.
St Peters IPA, Bell's Christmas Ale, Left Hand Milk Stout

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Permalink Reply by Andrew Ball on November 25, 2008 at 6:16pm

Don't forget my personal fave: HEY MAMBO!

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Permalink Reply by David Mark on November 25, 2008 at 1:35pm

You guys are awesome. Thanks. Keep 'em coming! Looks like happy hour for only 5 so far!

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Permalink Reply by Justin Brady on November 25, 2008 at 2:53pm

Brunch - Taste or Hoaglins To Go . Both have good breakfast and lunch options. At Taste I LOVE the CB& G (aka cheddar biscuits and gravy) or any of their sandwhiches. Especially the bacon, avocado and tomato. And you have to try the pommes fritas. At Hoaglins I prefer the vanilla challah bread french toast. I am not an eggs or chicken salad person, but I hear both are amazing. Both have similar feels and draw fun crowds to people watch on a Sunday morning.

Sandwiches - Ripple Bagel Deli (Or broad ripple bagel) Largest menu in town (it takes up the whole wall and then some) And the best service in town. You cannot go wrong here. Any time of the day it will hit the spot.

Pasta - Agios: I never remember how much I like this place until I go again. The tortellini is my standby.

Pizza: Of course you have to have Bazbeouz in Indy - my favorite is the Quatra formagio. MMM ricotta. Then I also would have to stand by Datsa Pizza - but make sure you get extra cheese.

Pub: Chatham Tap and Broadripple Brewpub - Both have a wide variety of offerings, almost all of which are good. At Chatham for something different you must try the Apple melt. Brewpub get the beer cheese!

And of course what would Indy be without Yats. I love food. I am sure I could name others, but this is just what popped to mind first.

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Permalink Reply by Emily Hervey on November 25, 2008 at 10:18pm

Ok I was reading the comments and I don't believe anyone listed the Elbow Room yet. This is my absolute favorite restraunt in Indy. It's on Pennsylvania and North Street. I like when I go in there and they know mine and my husband's drinks before we have to say them:) You MUST try their spinnach and artichoke dip...so good. Also, before the economy hit my husband and I could get dinner before 7:00 and two drinks each for under $25.00. Now it's still cheap just not super cheap!

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Permalink Reply by David Mark on November 26, 2008 at 10:01am

So far so good guys! Thank you and please keep adding to the list!

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Permalink Reply by Cissi Sherlock on November 26, 2008 at 12:02pm

You are going to have to add Zing on Indiana Ave. The is where I an giving my SI networking meetup on Dec. 10th (you are all invited!), and all my responses have been about how great the restaurant is! No one is asking me about my meetup!

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