Thanks for checking out this post on the best restaurants in Indianapolis. Our only real goal is to make it easy to figure out where to eat some great food near you as quickly as we can.
To kick us off we will get into some of the best Indianapolis restaurants of all flavors and varieties. Up next there will be different sections that discuss a wide variety of great places to eat like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, more types of Asian, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and other healthy food choices.
Then it will be time to pivot to breakfast and brunch spots, bakeries, desserts, donuts and ice cream shops. And we will get you out of here with drinks like cafes, smoothies, juices, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars.
It is important to note that there will be a Indianapolis restaurant map at the end to help you locate these spots a little quicker. We also tried to link to their home pages or social media when possible so that you can order delivery or take out online if you are ready to eat now.
We have written quite a few local food guides for Midwest which you can look through there.
Best Restaurants In Indianapolis
When you are ready to enjoy a great meal the best restaurants in Indianapolis are:
- Festiva at 1217 E 16th St
- Milktooth at 540 Virginia Av
- King Dough at 452 N Highland Av
- Bluebeard at 653 Virginia Av
- Beholder at 1844 E 10th St
Italian Restaurants Near You
To get some delicious Italian food near you head to:
- Ambrosia at 5903 N College Av
- Capri Restaurant at 2602 Ruth Dr
- Iozzo’s at 946 S Meridian St
- Vito Provolone’s at 8031 S Meridian St
- The Old Spaghetti Factory at 210 S Meridian St
Best Steak Houses
Some of the best steak houses in your area would be:
- St Elmo Steak House at 127 Illinois St
- Harry & Izzy’s at 153 Illinois St
- Sullivan’s Steak House at 3316 E 86th St
- Peterson’s at 7690 E 96th St
- Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar at 8487 Union Chapel Rd
Mexican Restaurants Near You
Whether you want burritos, tacos, nachos or something else tasty the best Mexican food in town can be found at:
- Nada at 11 W Maryland St
- Bugambilias Mexican Cuisine at 5763 E 86th St
- Luciana’s Mexican Restaurant #5 at 5910 W 86th St
- La Hacienda at 6825 Graham Rd
- The Tamale Place at 5226 Rockville Rd
Chinese & Asian Food
Head to one of these restaurants to enjoy Chinese and other Asian food:
- Sushi Club at 7230 W 10th St
- Yujo at 9431 N Meridian St
- Naked Tchopstix at 3855 E 96th St A
- Thai Recipes Restaurant at 404 E Thompson Rd g2
- Ma Ma’s Korean Restaurant at 8867 Pendleton Pike
Where To Eat Sushi
For the best sushi in your area head to:
- Sakura at 7201 N Keystone Ave
- Blue Sushi Sake Grill at 2721 E 86th St 100
- FortyFive Degrees at 765 Massachusetts Ave
- Mori Sushi at 231 S College Ave #200
Best Indian Restaurants
We think the best Indianapolis Indian restaurants are:
- Shalimar at 1043 Broad Ripple Av
- India Palace Restaurant at 4213 Lafayette Rd
- India garden Restaurant at 207 N Delaware St
- Hyderabad House at 8840 N Michigan Rd #105
- India Sizzling II (Madan’s Kitchen) at 4150 Lafayette Rd Great
American Food
For classic American food you can try:
- Grindstone at 17470 Wheeler Rd
- Hc Tavern + Kitchen at 9709 E 116th St
- Mesh at 725 Massachusetts Av
- Fire by the Monon at 6523 Ferguson St
- Riza at 9705 Fishers District Dr
Delicious BBQ
Whether you are after ribs, brisket, or pulled pork get great BBQ at:
- Smokin’ Barrel BBQ at 2316 S German Church Rd
- Grilliant Foods at 4320 W 96th St
- Hank’s Smoked Briskets at 3736 Doctor M.L.K. Jr St STE A
- Half Liter BBQ & Beer Hall at 5301 Winthrop Av #B
- His Place Eatery at 6916 E 30th St
French Restaurants
Some of the top places to try French food in the area are:
- Oakleys Bistro at 1464 W 86th St
- Petite Chou Bistro & Champagne Bar at 823 E Westfield Blvd
- Courses Restaurant at 2820 N Meridien St
- 3 Days in Paris at 222 E Market St
- Auberge at 175 S Main St
Greek & Mediterranean
Our favorite Greek & Mediterranean meals can be found at:
- Greek Islands at 906 S Meridian St
- Athens on 86th at 2284 W 86th St W
- The Parthenon at 1482 W 86th St
- Taziki’s Mediterranean Café at 4025 E 82nd St Ste 101 Ste 101
- Canal Bistro at 6349 Guilford Av
Seafood Restaurants
For the best Indianapolis seafood restaurants try out:
- Chef Oya’s The Trap at 3355 N. Keystone Av
- Caplinger’s Fresh Catch at 7460 Shadeland Av
- The Oceanaire Seafood Room at 30 S Meridian St
- Ocean Prime at 8555 N River Rd, Ste 100
- Rick’s Cafe Boatyard at 4050 Dandy Trail
Where To Eat Pizza
You can definitely get a great slice at one of these pizza places near you:
- Brozinni Pizzeria at 8810 S Emerson Av
- Magoo’s California Pizza at 4919 W 38th St
- Jockamo Upper Crust Pizza at 5646 E Washington St Pearl
- Street at 65 E Pearl St
- Napolese at The Fashion Mall at Keystone 8702, Keystone Crossing
Of course you can also find great pizza near you at many of the spots in our Italian restaurants list.
Burgers & Fries
For some good burgers and fries check out:
- Bru Burger Bar at 410 Massachusetts Av
- 317 Burger at 915 E Westfield Blvd
- Punch Burger at 137 E Ohio St
- Culver’s at 5020 W 71st St
Best Buffets Near You
When you are feeling really hungry or want to sample a wide variety of items try out one of these best buffets in your area:
- The Journey at 7155 E 96th St
- Weber Grill Restaurant at 10 N Illinois St
- Coopers Hawk Winery and Restaurants at 3815 E 96th St
- Hyderabad House at 8840 N Michigan Rd
- MCL Restaurant and Bakery Township Line at 2370 W 86th St
Vegan Restaurants
Our favorite vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Indianapolis are:
- Three Carrots Fountain Square at 920 Virginia Av
- 10th Street Diner at 3301 E 10th St
- 3 Sisters Café at 6223 Guilford Av
- Pure Eatery at 1043 Virginia Av
- Ezra’s Enlightened Café at 6516 Ferguson St
More Healthy Food Options
More good healthy food choices would be:
- Public Greens at 900 E 64th St
- Paleo Soul at 7305 E 96th St
- CoreLife Eatery at 4335 E 82nd St
- The Garden Table at 342 Massachusetts Av #100
- Seasons 52 at 8650 Keystone Crossing
Breakfast & Brunch Spots
Get a great start to the day at one of these breakfast and brunch spots:
- Lincoln Square Pancake House at 2330 N Meridian St
- Maxine’s Chicken & Waffles at 132 NE St
- Good Morning Mama’s Cafe at 1001 E 54th St
- Milktooth at 534 Virginia Av
- Denny’s at 8808 N Michigan Rd
- Rad’s at 4733 E 126th St, Carmel
- Wild Eggs at 13272 Market Square Dr, Fishers
- Eva’s Pancake House at 831 Broadway St, Anderson
- Uptown Cafй at 809 Conner St, Noblesville
Bakeries & Desserts
There will be of delicious breads and yummy desserts at these Indianapolis bakeries:
- Taylor’s Bakery at 6216 Allisonville Rd
- Long’s Bakery at 1453 N Tremont St
- Gallery Pastry Shop at 1101 E 54th St G
- Insomnia Cookies at 809 Broad Ripple Av
- Crumbl Cookies at 8395 E 116th St # 137, Fishers
- Sweet Petals Bake Shop at 409 Winding Wy, Anderson
- Busy Moms Can Bake at 17713 Oak Edge Cir, Noblesville
Donuts
For a morning sugar rush consider one of these donut shops:
- Longs Bakery at 1453 N Tremont St
- Jacks Donuts at 9105 E 56th St
- Donut Shop at 5527 N Keystone Av
- General American Donut Company at 827 SE St
- Rise’n Roll at 9705 Fishers District Dr, Fishers
- Deluxe Donuts at 520 S Scatterfield Rd #3605, Anderson
- Rebellion Doughnuts at 17677 Cumberland Rd, Noblesville
Ice Cream Shops
Some of the best ice cream shops near you would be:
- Brics at 901 E 64th St
- Chris’ Ice Cream at 1405 E 86th St
- Wyliepalooza Ice Cream Emporium at 5535 E Washington St
- Sundae’s Homemade Ice Cream at 9922 E 79th St
- Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream at 427 Massachusetts Av
- Red Line Frozen Treats at 5920 E Stop 11 Rd
- Yoya Frozen Yogurt at 3520 W 86th St
- Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream at 2466 E 146th St, Carmel
- Graeter’s Ice Cream at 9367 Ambleside Dr, Fishers
- Frazier’s Dairy Maid at 3311 Main St, Anderson
- Alexander’s On the Square at 864 Logan St, Noblesville
Cafes
Here are some good cafes where you can get a quality cup of coffee:
- Cafe Patachou at 225 W Washington St
- Livery at 720 N College Av
- Another Broken Egg Cafe at 9435 N Meridian St
- Metro Diner at 7225 US-31 S St
- Jackrabbit at 525 W 11th St, Anderson
- Bica Cafй at 933 Conner St, Noblesville
Smoothies & Juices
Enjoy a tasty and healthy drink when visiting a smoothie and juice bar:
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe at 365 W 116th St
- Greenleaf Juicing Co at 18 N Meridian St
- Twenty Two Juicery at 222 E Market St
- Healthies Indy at 11915 Pendleton Pike St
- Pure-Trition at 1957 N College Ave
- Perfect Blend at 1902 Applewood Center Dr, Anderson
- Smoothie King at 6704 Whitestown Pkwy, Zionsville
Cocktail Bars
You can probably have a lot of fun at a cocktail bar:
- Weber Grill Restaurant at 10 N Illinois St
- Yard House at 15 W Maryland St
- Living Room Lounge at 934 N Pennsylvania St
- Plat 99 at 333 Delaware St
- Bar Louie at 1111 W Main St #140, Carmel
- LouVino at 8626 E 116th St, Fishers
- The Wine Trough at 175 Logan St, Noblesville
Breweries & Sports Bars
When the big game is on or to try out some new beers visit one of these breweries or sports bars:
- St Joseph Brewery at 540 N College Av
- Blind Owl Brewery at 5014 E 62nd St
- Sun King Brewery at 135 N College Av
- Twenty Tap at 5406-08 N College Av
- Daredevil Brewing Co at 1151 N Main St
- Whiskey Business Burgers Bourbon Brews at 11915 Pendleton Pike
- Bugsys Sports Grill at 7802 Brookville Rd
- Old Pros Table at 827 Broad Ripple Ave
- The Free Spirit at 6155 E 86th St
- Winners Circle Sports Pub at 20 N Pennsylvania
In case you were interested you can look through some of our other posts on:
- Eating In The Cincinnati Area
- Eating In The St Louis Area
- Eating In The Chicago Area
- Eating In The Detroit Area
Enjoy Eating at the Best Indianapolis Restaurants
You just read about a whole lot of delicious food options and are probably ready to eat soon. We told you about all kinds of great restaurants near you like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, Asian, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and additional choices for healthy food.
You even learned about breakfast and brunch spots, bakeries, desserts, donuts and ice cream shops. And we even got into cafes, smoothies, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars. Remember that most of these places will have online delivery or will allow you to place take-out orders online via the links we shared.
It would be cool if you could help us out by correcting anything we may have gotten wrong or sharing your own local food tips in the comments. Either way, we hope you enjoy eating delicious food at the Indianapolis!
