Dining and Nightlife
What comes to mind when you think of Indiana and food? Here’s a hint - Indiana is known for the five P’s. Take this quiz to help you learn more http://www.indianafoodways.com/fiveps.php.
And for even more guidance, we asked some of our ARLIS/NA Indiana locals to recommend their favorite Indy dining and nightlife spots.
DINING
The Circle Center Mall has many dining options available including P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Subway, and Alcatraz Brewing Company. A food court is located on the north end of the third floor.
Below are some of our local members’ favorite places to eat in downtown Indy. The price in brackets corresponds to the average price per entrée.
Breakfast
Cafe Patachou on the Park [$5-$10]
225 W. Washington St.
317.632.0765
http://www.cafepatachou.com
Mon-Fri 7am-3pm; Sat-Sun 8am-2pm
Located on the lower level of the Simon Property Group Building. One-and-a half blocks from the hotel.
Lunch
Loughmiller’s Pub [$5-$10]
301 W. Washington St.
317.638.7380
http://www.loughmillerspub.com
Mon-Fri 11am-Midnight (kitchen closes at 11pm)
Inexpensive but can be busy while the politicos are in town.
Sky City Café at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art [$5-$10]
500 W. Washington St.
317.636.9378
http://www.eiteljorg.org/ejm_PlanYourVisit/SkyCityCafe.asp
Mon-Fri 10am-5pm
Sat 10am-5pm
Sun noon-5pm
Southwestern and Native-American inspired cuisine.
Tea
L.S. Ayres Tea Room in the Indiana State Museum
650 W. Washington St.
317.232.1637
http://www.in.gov/ism/VisitorInfo/Restaurants/tearoom.aspx
Mon-Sun 11am-2:30pm
Nostalgia and Hoosier foods. Reservations are suggested.
Dinner
Agio [more than $20]
635 Massachusetts Ave.
317.488.0359
http://www.agiorestaurant.net
Mon-Th 11am-2pm and 5pm-10pm
Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm
Sun 4pm-9pm
Located in the Massachusetts Avenue District. Reservations recommended, especially on weekends.
BARcelona Tapas Restaurant [$10-$20]
201 N. Delaware St.
317.628.8272
Mon-Sun 11am-11pm
Located in the Massachusetts Avenue district. Reservations recommended on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Bazbeaux Pizza [$5-$10]
334 Massachusetts Ave.
317.636.7662
http://www.bazbeaux.com
Sun-Th 11am-9pm
Fri-Sat 11am-10pm
A local favorite located in the Massachusetts Avenue district. Recommended pizza: the Bazbeaux Special. There may be a wait for a table on Friday and Saturday evenings.
The Bosphorus Istanbul Café [$5-$10]
935 S. East St.
317.974.1770
http://www.bosphoruscafe.com
Mon-Th 11am-9pm
Fri 11am-10pm
Sat noon-10pm
Turkish cuisine. A cab is recommended from and to the hotel.
Aesop’s Tables [$10-$20]
600 Massachusetts Ave.
317.631.0055
Mon-Th 11am-9pm
Fri-Sat 11am-10pm
Located in the Massachusetts Avenue District. The Lobster Bisque is unbelievable!
India Garden [$5-$10]
207 N. Delaware St.
317.634.6060
http://www.indiagardenindy.com/
Mon-Sun Lunch 11am-2:30pm
Dinner 5pm-10pm
Located in the Massachusetts Avenue district. Vegetarian friendly.
Harry & Izzy’s [$10-$20]
153 S. Illinois
317.635.9594
http://www.harryandizzys.com
Mon-Th 11am-11pm
Fri-Sat 11:00am- Midnight
Sun 4pm-9pm
Recommended for its atmosphere and good food. One doesn’t have to eat expensively as the menu might suggest. The French Dip Sandwich is delicious! Not a place to go in a hurry-not because they are slow, but because you might just want to linger a little.
R Bistro [more than $20]
888 Massachusetts Avenue
317.423.0312
http://www.rbistro.com
Lunch Mon-Fri 11am-2:30pm
Dinner Wed-Sat 5pm-10pm
Located in the Massachusetts Avenue district. Menu changes every week and emphasizes locally raised foods.
Siam Square Café [$5-$10]
936 Virgina Ave.
317.636.8424
http://www.siamsquareindy.com
Mon-Th 11am-9pm
Fri 11am-10pm
Sat noon-10pm
Sun noon-9pm
Our members say that the food is not only excellent but also very reasonably priced. In addition, it is vegetarian friendly and tofu can be substituted for the protein in most dishes. Located in the Fountain Square district. A cab from and to the hotel is recommended.
St. Elmo’s Steak House [more than $20]
127 S. Illinois St.
317.635.0636
http://www.stelmos.com/
Mon-Fri 4pm-11pm
Sat 3pm-11pm
Sun 4pm-10pm
Our local members recommend this for steak and shrimp cocktails.
Yats [$5-10]
659 Massachusetts Avenue
317.253.8817
http://www.yatscajuncreole.com
Mon-Thu 11am-9pm
Fri-Sat 11am-10pm
Sun 11am-7pm
Local Cajun favorite that has recently expanded to Northern Indiana and Chicago. Everything on the menu is $6.50. Located in the Massachusetts Avenue District. Vegetarian (and some vegan) dishes are available most days. Call ahead to find out.
Zing [$10-$20]
543 Indiana Ave.
317.636.7775
http://www.zingrestaurant.com
Mon-Fri 10am-late
Sat 5pm-late
Sun 4pm-late
Zing is located seven blocks north of the Marriott Indianapolis Downtown and directly across from the historic Madame Walker Theater. Plates are small to share with friends. Try the dessert mousse shots!
More Vegetarian Restaurant Options
Happy Cow Compasionate Eating Guide: http://www.happycow.net/north_america/usa/indiana/indianapolis/
NIGHTLIFE
Slippery Noodle Inn [$10-$20]
372 S. Meridian St.
317.631.6974
http://www.slipperynoodle.com
Blues Club. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Slippery Noodle Inn is Indiana’s oldest bar. Two bands on two separate stages every Friday and Saturday; $5 cover. Full service menu.
Massachusetts Avenue District
Massachusetts Avenue is a great place to go out for a drink. On warmer nights visit the Rathskeller’s Biergarten (410 E. Michigan St.; http://www.rathskeller.com) or sit outside at the Old Point Tavern (401 Massachusetts Ave.). Listen to Jazz at the Chatterbox (435 Massachusetts Ave.; http://www.chatterboxjazz.com ) or plan for dinner and drinks at The Metro (707 Massachusetts Ave.; www.metro-indy.com/index.htm).
Fountain Square District
After dinner at Siam Square Café (see above) stop for a cocktail at the Brass Ring Lounge (1245 S. Shelby St.; www.thebrassringlounge.com), listen to a band at Radio Radio (1119 Prospect St.; http://www.futureshock.net/radioframeset.html), or Duckpin bowl in a 1930s atmosphere at Action Duckpin Bowl & Atomic Bowl Duckpin (1105 Prospect St; http://www.fountainsquareindy.com). A cab from and to the hotel is recommended.
MAPS AND MASHUPS
Indianapolis Downtown Restaurants and Pubs: http://www.indy.org/files/map/DTRestMap_c120208.pdf
Independently Owned Coffee shops: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=110948766444596835293.00043b0fd9ae446033864&om=1&z=9
Independently Owned Restaurants: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=112830560811008907985.00044a4c73d7cef9a15eb&ll=39.863371,-86.021576&spn=0.724162,1.630096&z=10
With all of these great suggestions, it will be difficult to decide where to go, but whatever you decide on, don’t leave without trying some Hoosier Sugar Cream Pie!
Best regards,
Rebecca Price and Annette Haines
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