EAT LOCAL
Eat & Explore Local in Downtown Indianapolis
Last Updated February 24, 2022
1913 Restaurant
Why We Love It: 1913 is a rustic, farm to table restaurant in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. Located in the refined Omni Severin Hotel, built in 1913, this is dining inspired by the great heyday of early 1900s...
1933 Lounge
Why We Love It: Huse Culinary, parent company of St. Elmo Steak House, Harry & Izzy’s and Burger Study, welcomed the second 1933 Lounge by St. Elmo at the Fishers District. The new 5,000 square foot cocktail lounge...
The Fountain Room at Bottleworks
Why We Love It: WHY WE LOVE IT. Honoring Mass Avenue’s infamous supper club scene, the 160-seat Fountain Room’s menu includes classic supper-club fare like steaks, fresh seafood, sandwiches, and pasta. Inspired...
Cafe Patachou
Why We Love It: Café Patachou focuses on boutique restaurant dining supported by sustainable business practises. Described as a "student union for adults", each café provides a hearty breakfast or lunch using local...
Chef JJ's Back Yard
Why We Love It: Chef JJ's Back Yard hosts various grilling classes, beer and wine dinners, special events, team building and corporate events. Events are held on a beautiful patio overlooking the White River.
Circle City Sweets & Circle City Soups
Why We Love It: Voted best croissants in Indianapolis and the premiere bakery for French pastries! With strong links to the community this bakery outfit kneads passion into their creations. Indulge in chocolate-...
City Cafe
Why We Love It: Savor farm fresh ingredients at this comfy brunch spot in Downtown Indianapolis. Known for its Saturday specials City Café specializes in eggs any style, a range of burgers and barbecue sandwiches....
Clancy's Hamburgers
Why We Love It: From Toppers to Taters, Clancy’s Hamburgers is committed to quality and sustainability. That means sourcing from local farms and vendors across Indiana. We’re talking 100% pure beef, grade A...
Goose the Market
Why We Love It: Chef-owned and operated, Goose the Market is built around the love for phenomenal food. Visit the market for wood-smoked meats, air-dried prosciutto, their infamous twelve-step cheese tasting program...
Harry & Izzy’s
Why We Love It: Harry & Izzy's is an upmarket American grill house in Downtown Indianapolis. Generous T-bone steaks, spicy shrimp and a large selection of gluten-free items make this the perfect location for special...
Mashcraft Brewing Co.
Why We Love It: MashCraft features 3 locations, Fishers, Indianapolis and Greenwood serving and brewing delicious, handcrafted brews as well as an extensive food menu in a family-friendly casual environment. From one...
Punch Burger
Why We Love It: Looking for a great burger and beer? Look no further than Punch Burger. Our award winning burgers are made from local grass-fed beef provided by Fischer Farms in Jasper, Indiana. Our beers crafted are...
Rooster's Kitchen
Why We Love It: Ross Katz had a vision to bring a mixture of trend meets comfort meets mouth-watering and he has done it. Rooster's Kitchen houses the spot where R-Bistro was made Indiana Famous on Mass Ave. The...
St. Elmo Steak House
Why We Love It: A retro steakhouse serving prime cuts, hearty sides and indulgent desserts. With a 30's throwback bar on the side, St. Elmo Steakhouse blends the best of classic MidWestern cuisine with a vintage...
Tavern on South
Why We Love It: Locally owned and operated, Tavern on South is a sophisticated restaurant and bar located just a stone's throw from the Lucas Oil Stadium. Housed in a turn-of-the-century two-storey brick building,...
The Garden Table - Eat
Why We Love It: The Garden Table is a local eatery and fresh juicery in the heart of Broad Ripple Village with a vibrant and deliciously comfortable setting. They serve seasonally influenced and locally sourced food...