Bluebeard

Some of the best food and service while visiting Indianapolis. Intimate atmosphere perfect for date night or out with friends.

Blubeard has always been our go-to special occasion spot, birthdays, anniversaries, etc; however lately it's become our reliable neighborhood spot. The food is just always delicious and comforting and we almost always seem to be able to find a seat at the bar which is our favorite spot to sit. Specifically the bar stools by the window (so for the sake of us please don't sit there at 830 pm). The lighting is soft and the wooden bookcases make the room feel warm and welcoming.Sometimes we just pop by for a nightcap and dessert. The bread pudding is delicious and the cocktails are on point (even though they are lacking local spirits).The space is small so it's also never too loud and by saving grace I think they may be the only restaurant in the city left without a TV so you can actually sit and have conversation with your date.

TL;DR: Indy has a food scene and it's here! Everything on the menu is delicious - can't go wrong! Absolutely coming backCrushed everything I ordered:- farmers greens salad (sneaky MVP): This was so good I ordered another to-go. Just trust. Get it.- oysters: ok these weren't amazing but far exceeded my expectations for oysters in a landlocked state. - crispy smash potatoes: delicious especially with the sauce. Get it- scallops: meaty, sweet ocean bites. what's not to like? Get itGood taplist and fun chalk art to go with it all :)Cheers, Bluebeard!

Visited for lunch & was excited to try the lunch options. My husband had the vodka rigatoni pasta & he loved it. There was no protein option to add. I'd recommend having a protein to add to levelOut the meal. I had the fried chicken sandwich & was sadly disappointed. It's an open faced sandwich. The chicken sandwich was fried very hard & crispy & couldn't taste the thighs. Also the large serving of ranch/avocado dressing overpowered the meal. I'll be back but will choose another optionThe French fries are so good. The staff was very accommodating & friendly.

Bluebeard keeps me coming back. It's just fantastic and I'm so grateful it's right here in Indy (fountain square). This time we started with the Brussels sprouts Caesar. It was so good. It was kind of a safe dish but the dressing was extra tangy and delicious. The apple was a nice twist and the hard boiled egg added some protein! Loved it and the portion was quite big! We also got the potato wrapped walleye, which we weren't sure how it would really be prepared and presented. It exceeded our expectations (as their dishes usually do). The sake yuzu emulsion blew me away - it was light yet buttery and I had to ask for a spoon to get every last drop! The wrap was dough like, but not heavy or too doughy. It provided a nice crispy crust and was really unique. The beets, orange and shallot added earthly flavors but also brightened and sweetened the dish. 1000/10. The bartenders were kind and helpful as always. It was a snow day so it wasn't overly crowded, but the locals made their way into the restaurant! Can't wait to go back per usual.

Note: from 3-5pm is snack time, so smaller menu... but still delicious. If you need a place with fine dining and a higher tier of experience I would pick this.My family and I went during the snack time and it was delicious (see pictures). A lot of different flavors with balance between strong and smooth presence. Also the mixologist has my admiration, I tried and recommend the Naive Melody (a creamy bittersweet) and the Forever Fall (tequila-based blend of fruits and bitters). Inside there is a dining area and a bar area, both pristine and with warm welcoming lighting. The repurposed metallic and glassy items play well with the leathers and orange lighting. Lastly, servers are kind and objective.

From start to finish's, everything was excellent. Our server was very friendly and professional. She gave us excellent recommendations and timed our meals perfectly. They have a temporary corridor to help keep the cold out and heat in, so although we were seated close to the entry, we were comfortable. Highly recommend!

I recently learned Bluebeard serves lunch and had to immediately try it out! As one of my top places to try in 2025 it was beyond delicious. I got the roast beef sandwich and the buzzkill mocktail, both were 10/10! Highly recommend if you're looking for a very filling and satisfying lunch.

Came back to Bluebeard when my boyfriend and I saw they had honeynut agnolotti pasta on the menu and decided we had to try. We started with the Bluebeard's take on an Irish coffee and a new-to-me cocktail called the Forever Fall which had tequila, St. George spiced pear, dry curaçao, and pear soda. The Irish coffee was a little bitter, but I would take a Forever Fall any day.I opted for the chicken noodle soup which was packed with handmade red pepper noodles alongside chicken thigh, diced turnip, celery, and carrot. I also got some crispy smashed potatoes which were beautifully seasoned and plated on top of a creamy, robust Romesco sauce--a true 10/10.For the honeynut agnolotti, the coffee pasta was gently stuffed with a beautiful brown butter honeynut filling and topped with a sage and sherry maple butter sauce. Every bite was phenomenal, but for $33 it was about 10 bites. We had a similar experience when we ordered a gnocchi previously. My boyfriend ate several of my smashed potatoes and is not a huge eater, but it still wasn't particularly filling. While the flavors are phenomenal, it's a little hard to stomach paying over $30 and then needing to eat a second dinner later.

Why not try a place that has received a James Beard nod? I asked several locals for recs but for some reason they couldn't recommend anything too great. Did my own research and found this place. I love the decor and vibe. They offer outdoor seating and are known for craft cocktails. Unfortunately, I didn't partake..I did however have a great meal. I started with a salad that was HUGE..it was so damn good I just couldn't stop eating it. For my entree, I chose chicken over Grits with an olive tapenade I think..lol. I have to write these within a week bc I forget what I ate. Chicken was cooked well but topping was wayy too salty for me. Great flavor but I needed that saltiness taken down a bit. Staff was friendly and I would love to return if I'm in the area again. Their menu changes frequently so it's nice to know you can always find something new.