Ralston's Drafthouse

A long way from home for a work conference, Ralston's has changed the way I see Indy. Welcoming, delicious wings, and my favorite tequila (Lalo)...I couldn't have felt more comfortable. My waitress, Marin was amazing; just attentive enough. And the man that greeted me at the door was so friendly and welcoming. I'd certainly come back if ever I were in town again.

Ralston's Drafthouse offers a decent experience, though it can vary depending on the crowd. On my first visit, it was quite busy, which might explain the slight delay in service, especially given the open seating setup where it's hard for staff to notice new arrivals quickly. The burger I ordered was satisfying--nothing fancy, but the addition of goat cheese really hit the spot. The fries, however, were exceptionally good and a highlight of the meal.On my second visit, I tried the wings, which were oven-baked with the hot sauce on the side. Unfortunately, they didn't stand out, and I noticed the price was a dollar more than what was listed on their online menu, which was a little disappointing. The online menu itself could use some work--it's not the easiest to navigate, and it was hard to figure out all the options available.On the bright side, Lila was extremely helpful with recommendations, and her style added a nice touch to the experience. Marin, our server, was newer but still provided attentive service, even if she didn't offer much insight into the menu.The atmosphere is relaxed and homely, with nothing particularly remarkable, though the outdoor seating facing Mass Ave is a plus for people-watching. Overall, Ralston's is a nice spot for a casual visit, but there are some areas that could use improvement.

Amazing beer selection and prices. Good food, but it's expensive.I went in to watch a WNBA game over dinner and drinks. I was very impressed with their great selection of beer. They have so many options on tap. They have a lot of options in bottles/cans, too. I did not try any, but they have a long cocktail and whine list, too.I ordered a Philly Hoagie and fries. For what it cost I don't think it was worth the price. But inflation is killing food prices right now. Despite that the Philly hoagie was AMAZING and the fries were great, too. I just wish it either cost less or I got just a bit more fries or a bigger sandwich for what I paid.The inside is like a sports bar. There are a few big TV's so it's hard to watch every game. But there are enough. Finally the staff was very friendly and served me quickly!

I've had Ralton's bookmarked for a long time. Finally last night was the night to try it I guess! We came at a good time because as we were leaving it started to pick up. We both ordered the hot mess sandwich. Grilled or breaded chicken, smoked bacon, avocado, aged white cheddar, lettuce and sriracha mayo. I would order that again! The waffle sweet potato fries were crisp and went well with the brown sugar cinnamon cream cheese dip. Wow, that was such a great duo! Yum! The ranch they make is delicious if you're a ranch lover!!! They have darts and TV's where we were sitting and it seemed to have laid back vibe. I very much liked that especially after a long week at work. Good food and good times! Will be back!!

Posting this review to include the new weekly happy hours menu! Always one of my fav places to go and they have a great outdoor patio!

Where do you bring a family of 8 on a Sunday for late lunch? Must be Ralston's! I had been here a couple times a few years ago (before my Yelp era), so I was happy to come back to try it again! The only thing I remembered deeply was that they had amazing Bloody Mary's!While perusing the menus, we ordered a couple appetizers: the nachos and the wings. The server offered to bring all the sauces for the wings on the side which was helpful in order to appease all of us! I won't go through what everyone ordered (mostly because I definitely wouldn't remember), but I ordered the A-A-Ron and my fiancé ordered Tanner's Hot, Wet, Messy Dream. Both the nachos and the wings were amazing!! I only tried two of the sauces for the wings and I don't know which was which, but the ones I had were really good! My favorite of the two was spicy I remember. It was a fan favorite at the table. The nachos were loaded and fresh!! Chips were still crispy which is a plus with loaded nachos!!Our food came out really fast considering there were 8 of us eating! My burger came with 2 meat patties which I knew was too much for me, so I gave one to my brother in law. I'm glad I did reduce the amount of meat because it was a FILLING sandwich. The bacon and pico complemented the burger perfectly. I also dipped it into the extra ranch from the wings which tied it even more together. I tried a bite of the chicken sandwich, and while it was great, I was more happy with what I got. We both had a variation of potatoes with our meals which we dipped in their fresh ketchup. I'm not sure if they make their ketchup themselves, but it's much sweeter than normal ketchup. I liked it, but I can tell it's an acquired taste. I dipped my fries in my ranch too so maybe that helped to balance the sweetness. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their meals as well! We were in and out pretty quickly. It wasn't busy which was lucky for us. We took a picture near the dart boards afterward. I really liked the vibe of all the trays with beer brands hanging up on the wall. Definitely would come back! Maybe I'll get another Bloody Mary next time!!

Best nachos in Indy. Pro trip- ask to sub beer cheese sauce. I've been coming here once a month since they opened nearly 10 years ago and I'll never stop

This place is a classic bar & grill feel with a large selection of beers. They have a variety for everyone. If you're looking for something casual on mass ave this would be the spot. The staff is friendly and the fries are crispy. Is there more needed? They make a good burger too. They've gone through a few iterations of the menu but have landed in a better place in my opinion. 10/10 great casual hangout. Pro tip: dogs are allowed on the patio!

Went to a performance next door and thought we would give Ralston's a try. It was iffy cold and raining so we ate inside The dining rooms are funny. Small room, down a couple stairs bigger room. Off to the right a bar. Outside seating. No one greeted us when we first entered It was dark and kind of musky/dirty looking. Since it was near Halloween a staff person came and seared us in a small room with a table of 12 She was dressed in a costume. Fun. When they left we were the only guests. Really quiet and kind of creepy. Like where are the customers?One couple came in but got up and left We had wonderful draft German beer. Dunkle in a cold glass but it went downhill from that The menu is so massive we couldn't decide on what to order and without other diners we were not sure we wanted to order. Finally we got two more beers, pretzel bites and bbq panini Pretzels, as long as warm from microwave were good. All the sauces, including the hot mustard were good The panini was 5 pieces of bbq on lightly toasted rye bread. Yuk I have better toasting for breakfast Not a panini Best part, kidding, got the check over $60.00, for what?Not going back, unless we run in just to get a beer!

We have been here several times while in town visiting family and thought it was time to leave a review. Today, like always, we sat in the bar to watch football. It was a lively crowd. The wings were great. The spicy bier cheese that came with the pretzel bites is what I will now crave when I think about Ralston's. Even though it was extremely busy, the bartender did a fabulous job keeping our glasses full and taking care of everyone in the bar.