The Most Delectable Bars in Indianapolis

Queso's Plainfield

★★★★☆ 3.5 (51) • $$

"We've driven past Queso weekly but, for some reason, never stopped here. This evening we decided to change that. They are easy to find, located behind Belle Tire and across the street from Andy Mohr Ford on US 40/Washington Street/Main Street in the small strip center. Parking is shared with the other businesses in the strip center. A nice patio area will be opening when the weather permits. Queso is a family-friendly restaurant, and they take reservations.Lunch is served from 11a - 3p, Mon. - Fri. and a kid's menu is available. They have live music on Friday and Saturday evenings with seating close to the stage.We received a friendly greeting and immediately shown to a table in the bar area. The bartender was our server and arrived promptly. My husband ordered a Dos Equis Amber, and I had the house margarita. They have full bar service and serve many types of margaritas and hand-crafted cocktails. Both our drinks were extremely cold, and the house margarita had a nice flavor. Many non-alcoholic beverages are offered, including Pepsi products.The menu isn't extensive, like some Mexican restaurants we've seen. However, several unique items seldom seen on others' menus are served at Queso. Several specialty entrees are on the menu as well. I'm looking forward to trying the Street Corn, Quacamole Molcajete, Ceviche, and Chicken Tortilla Soup. The menu offers authentic Mexican food with 8 types of homemade salsas. Daily specials of food or drink are listed in the entrance or see the attached picture. Chips and salsa arrived at the table quickly. The chips are very thick, and we weren't fans. The server was patient as we were indecisive on what to try first. My husband opted for the 3 Ribeye Tacos (no mix and match) served with one side, and his side choice was charro beans. He loved the steak tacos.I ordered the Chicken Enchiladas served with two sides, which were charro beans and plantains. We both enjoyed the meaty charro beans, and the plantains were lightly crispy but with a sweet, soft center.Our server was attentive, friendly, and efficient. Our order arrived timely with a nice presentation. The atmosphere is casual and a perfect spot to celebrate a birthday. 2 birthdays were celebrated while we were there. Their birthday version is very loud. Fun spot to celebrate, good food, live music on weekends, and several types of margaritas."

Flatwater Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (491) • $$

"Great service and a perfect location. I only ordered the Cobb salad but everyone cleaned their plates - no complaints! Will defiantly be returning, we loved sitting next to the water as we ate!"

The Union Bar and Grill

★★★★★ 4.7 (3)

"I can't pass by a small town tavern without checking out the tenderloin sandwiches. This locally owned bar/grill is located in the heart of Napoleon, Indiana. The place is not fancy, actually a little dated, but clean and welcoming. There is a full bar with photos of the regulars hanging around. Electronic games, a jukebox, an atm, tv monitors and more are scattered around the various rooms of dining tables. Country music fills the air.Our servers were friendly and attentive. The food took about 15 minutes to prep and appear at our table. The servers checked on us frequently. We ordered breaded tenderloin sandwiches with onion rings. One of the servers told us that the pork was locally sourced and hand battered. Other regulars, next to us, recommended the onion rings as a side. The tenderloin was not pounded thin, but thick and juicy. The breading was light and flavorful. The bun did not hold up well, but it was fresh. The onion rings were amazing. The helping was generous and the breading was a light beer batter. It was a great meal made with local ingredients.The building is smoke free, but there is a patio that appears to allow smoking behind the main building. The rest rooms were super clean. There is street parking and and plenty of parking behind the building."

Circle P Saloon

★★★★☆ 4 (6) • $

"First time here. I've always been curious about this place, so I had to stop in. The bar is clean and well kept with a good selection of beer and alcohol. I always judge establishments by their bathrooms and theirs were very clean. The owner was very nice and accommodating. Seems like a fun place, as they have quite a few dart boards and pool tables."

The Lagoon Saloon

★★★★☆ 4.2 (16) • $$

"The owner of this bar owns the now extinct Bromley yacht club. It's a dive bar but it's warm and friendly and have a nice menu. They have a huge outside area and a side porch. I love the neighborhood bar."

BLIND TIGER

★★★★☆ 3.8 (5)

"Lovely little spot with a cool vibe. The barista was kind and our drinks were delicious. The latte strength was great for an after dinner drink, if it were morning, I would add a shot of espresso. The restrooms were clean & we enjoyed our visit. I didn't see any merch for sale but I'd be interested if offered."

Marilyns Hollywood

★★★★☆ 4 (1)

"Great 'new' spot in Robinson! It's not really new because there used to be a Hollywood bar here but much improved and completely new theme. Marilyn Monroe theme! The inside has been completely renovated and there's a nice upstairs and separate pool room. I tried the black bean burger with fries and it was good. My girlfriends had the classic burger loaded with onion rings and enjoyed them. The prices are reasonable and there's plenty of parking. The service was good, even though we were definitely there on one of their busiest nights of the year during the harvest fest. I hope the new owners have fun and keep up the good momentum. Nice cocktails"

River View Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (8)

"Great service, great location! Came here after another restaurant in town that had "river" in its name was closed for the day. Good thing too because it turned out the other spot did not actually have a view of the river. Was out on our anniversary and the owner and waitress were so accommodating and helpful, even allowing us to sit upstairs and helping us to surprise a dear friend that we were paying a surprise visit too while passing through the area! Food was fairly standard fare with pretty much everything under the sun on offer within the menu. The menu unfortunately had some pretty unappetizing photos of the food on it, but fortunately the food tasted better than it looked in the menu. It was actually the owner and his staff and the location that are the standouts here. They also offer the free use of the riverside volleyball courts for anyone eating at the restaurant and also allow non-paying customers to also play for a small cover charge. Our friends kids had a blast after dinner, playing volleyball on a court all to themselves while the littlest one collected shells on the shore. Given this was a Tuesday night, a Friday night crowd might be different, but we sure enjoyed having the outside almost to ourselves and we couldn't have chosen a better spot for our anniversary/reunion and hangout spot after! Thanks so much guys!"

The Hi-Mark

★★★★☆ 4.1 (169) • $$

"Hit up the hi-mark for the first time tonight and thought it was a great hang. Good vibes in the place and it's a cool space. Lots of tvs for sports. Cool beer signs for decor. Parked around the back. Fried pickles were nice. The loaded fries were the highlight. The fries stayed crispy and the generous with the toppings. The bbq dry rub wings were crispy and meaty. I do wish they came with a side of clue cheese. Draft beer could've been colder but still hit the spot. The service was attentive and great. The food arrived quickly. I want to go back for a game."

308 On State

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (41) • $$

"This is a newer place and a little out of place in Purdue. Not your typical, dirty and gross bar, which I like. This place is modern, on three floors and has a karaoke room downstairs. It is a good place to go if you are taking someone out and want to keep it classier."

Hitching Post Saloon

★★★★☆ 3.9 (10) • $

"Fun local tavern in Darrtown just north of Hamilton on the way to Oxford. Plenty of parking across the street."

The Black Sparrow

★★★★☆ 3.7 (224) • $$

"Wow! What a great lunch. Cuban was so on point and delicious. My friend enjoyed her gyro too. Fries were worth it and I'm not a big fry person. Seating could be more comfortable, but the food was so good. Can't wait to try more! Also, this is a bar with rock vibes. Makes it even better."

One Eyed Jack's

★★★★☆ 4.2 (82) • $$

"The entire reason I visited One-eyed Jacks was because I heard so much about their breaded pork tenderloin and it did not disappoint. The tenderloin was thicker than you find in most places, which means it was also moister. The breading was perfection. I ordered mine with lettuce, mayo, onion, and mayo. I just took the bun off because it was pointless. I think this will be four meals out of one sandwich. It's excellent value. Service was spot on. This place really should be a pilgrimage for anyone who craves Hoosier Breaded Pork Tenderloin sandwiches. I will visit again."

Outer Limits

★☆☆☆☆ 1 (1)

"Terrible place! I went in there with my husband who wanted a drink. I didn't want any alcohol so I asked for a glass of ice water. The owner was sitting at the bar and said they have no glasses so I would have to buy a bottle of water. I have no problem buying a bottle of water but you are telling me that at a BAR you have no glasses? Not to mention I can very plainly see the stack of glasses behind the bar. I wanted ICE water so I refused it. I don't appreciate being lied to and refuse to give any money to him even if it's just a couple dollars for a bottle of water."

Yard House

★★★★☆ 4 • $$

"This is a cool trendy spot in Indy! We went and it was a large conference, but we were seated pretty quickly. Once seated, our server came over pretty quickly and took our drink order and brought us water. We then put our order in. It took a while for our order to arrive, but keep in mind that the restaurant was super crowded. To accommodate us, our server gave us complimentary guacamole and chips. To be honest, the chips and guac was extremely bland. We couldn't eat it. I'm so glad my food was good, lol! I had the bacon cheddar burger with fries. The burger was delicious and juicy. I also had the beer battered fish. It was good as well. We luckily arrived during happy hour and was able to sample multiple drinks at a discounted rate. I had the watermelon mojito. It was one of my favorites. Then I had another cocktail that was just as good. Loved it!"

Summit Grill Kitchen & Cocktails

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (147) • $$

"Wonderful date night with my beautiful wife and this restaurant hit just about every mark! Love the atmosphere and hospitality from the phenomenal service we received! The food was all that and more. Drinks were good but not at the same level as the food and service. This will be our go to moving forward!"

Line Em Up Saloon

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (4) • $

"If you're looking for a dive bar near Garfield Park, then this is where you need to go. And as far as dive bars go, this one has more to offer than most. There are live performers, a jukebox, and a very nice outside patio area with cornhole. Buckets are cheap and the staff is super friendly! Oh, and the locals are hilarious! My friends and I are going to make coming here a weekly tradition. Pics to come!"

Barleycorn's Florence

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (98) • $$

"My son was served French onion soup this evening with no broth. Not joking, literally zero broth. It wasn't soup. Just sopping wet bread that tasted like a salty beef bouillon cube and a pile of cheesy croutons on top of that. It was inedible. My husbands wings were so dry. I've never tasted such dry ass chicken wings. Truly terrible.Roast beef sandwich was sad. You can get a better one at Arby's."

El Crucero

★★★★★ 4.8 (17)

"Fantastic new discovery for me. It's near my workplace. Tight, cozy, festive location on a snug little corner lot. Staff was super friendly and accommodating. I'll be back"

Ron Lahody Trust Your Butcher Steakhouse

★★★★☆ 4.1 (153) • $$$

"Always enjoy visiting Lahody's I've had dinner for 5, no issues at all.. food was wonderful, out server (Tory) was very attentive/pleasant..Also had the Friday shrimp cocktail (3 of them, 5 large shrimp each) and it's a pleaser. I'll be back, thanks"

Blue Moon Bar & Grille

★★★★☆ 4.1 (8) • $

"If you blink, you may miss this place.It's located right next to the Jiffy Lube near where Eastgate Mall was located back in the day.Although it is a hole in the wall, I will say it's a welcoming establishment.Flipp is the owner, & if you catch her on a karaoke day- you'll get a glimpse of her fun personality!The drink I stick with is the Brady Brunch Punch- yum!Their pizzas are also super yummy, right along with their breaded tenderloin sandwich.I didn't snap a photo- but I promise I will next time!There is plenty of parking, so no issues there.The bathroom has a chalkboard you can write on, so you can let her know "Samantha Sent You".Ha!"

People's Social

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"We had our 30th class reunion here on Saturday night. We booked the upstairs private area and I was impressed with the decor and service. I would definitely use this venue again. We had a great time."

The Dunnkirk Library

★★★★★ 4.8 (21)

"This place is like wunderbar at San Mateo. Need reservation. strict rule about photography. You have to make a reservation first. There is also a time limit for you to be at the bar. The interior is nice, and the bartender was friendly. It takes a while for them to prepare the drink. This is the first time I see bartender take time to prepare the drink and so much stuff in the in the drink. It is so amazed how many ingredients to make a cocktail. Pretty much for 30 to 45 minutes, You might only get one drink. The drink was presented beautifully. If you are in the Bloomingtoon area, you should give it a try."

Coco Bongo Mariscos & Mexican Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3 (24) • $$

"Overall experience was good! Drinks and food was very good! There was a bit of a language barrier since the menu is in Spanish only, but we were able to use translation on our phones. Music could of been turned down a little bit too. Will be back."

Dutch's

★★★★☆ 3.6 (58)

"Over the last year or so, Dutch's has reopened under new ownership by the folks who own Red Feather Kitchen. This means elevated food in a revamped casual setting. There are more tables than there used to be under the previous ownership that focused more on carryout. My wife and I stopped in for a date night and sampled various dishes on the menu.We started with a wonderful cheese board ($14 for 3 kinds of cheese and accoutrements). The selection of cheeses was a great mix and we really enjoyed this delicious start to the meal.My wife spotted others snacking on the truffle popcorn ($6) and had to give it a try. The flavor was definitely unmistakable, and while it's not my favorite thing, it was at least worth a try.We split the smoke chicken sandwich ($14 with a choice of side dish). This adds pickled jalapeno, white bbq sauce, shredded lettuce, and Dutch's unique "American" cheese crumbles. This was a big sandwich and was very good. The potato salad on the side was a nice mixture of local red potato, mustard seed, and mayo.My wife also had to try their butternut squash bisque ($6) which she declared the best she's had. Overall we had a nice meal and we should be back in the future!"

Green Door Lounge

★★★★☆ 4.1 (9) • $

"Who loves the Green Door Lounge?I do. A lot. What's not to love? The packed bar room where everyone is your best friend? The cheap beer buckets and the reasonably priced liquor? The jukebox that's jammed with mainly 60's & 70's sweet hits? The popcorn machine? - which in my opinion should be a staple at every dive bar. The TOMBSTONE PIZZA which is the only food item available? The bartenders and servers who are actually pleasant and seem to enjoy their jobs?Or, maybe because the place is named after the 70's porn classic "Behind the Green Door"?The only thing I regret is not having discovered this little oasis until recently."

Ozzie's

★★★★☆ 4 (2)

"I've been coming here since February for pool tournaments on Wednesday night and recently started ordering the dinner specials. They have the best chicken~n~dumplings and pork chops I've had in sometime. The sides are so huge and delicious as well. Stop in and try it out if you're in the Connersville area. The staff and patrons are absolutely friendly as you'll find. I highly recommend coming here."

Broad Ripple Tavern

★★★★☆ 3.6 (66) • $

"Nice spot in Broad Ripple to meet friends and hang out. They have 3 pool tables and TVs for games with some arcade games towards the back. I've been here before when live music is playing and it's a good time. Servers and bartenders are friendly, however, we were given the wrong credit card one time and the other customer had our card as well. The server apologized but it was very stressful as we had to cancel our card and wait for a new one. She had the cards in her back pocket as opposed to near the register and I wish she would've at least been more attentive to check the name before cashing out. Regardless, this review is to reflect the bar not the experience with her. The food is great bar food and drink specials are great throughout the week. They also have a Touchtunes machine which we enjoy playing around with."

Fat Cat Bar

★★★★☆ 4.4 (14) • $

"We were at the track and decided to Uber somewhere to grab some food and a drink. This place is a typical neighborhood bar so everyone knew that we weren't from there when we walked in. It was early afternoon, so there were only a few guys at the bar. The bartender was friendly. As the place started to fill up, it got a little more lively. Before we left, the locals were treating us like regulars. As far as food, we just had typical bar food finger food, but it was fine. Overall, it is a cool place to grab a drink."

Time Out Lounge

★★★★☆ 4.2 (15) • $

"For a smaller, old fashioned kind of bar, this place wasn't too bad! Really reminded me of my hometown to be honest. Who I believe was the owner - well he was incredibly friendly and basically sat down amongst us to chat and watch a baseball game one evening. Although you won't find many draft beers (maybe one?), the prices of drinks here is pretty nice. It's not a place I probably would have chosen on my own, so I'm glad Kevin persuaded me to check it out!"

Fiesta Bar & Mexican Cuisine

★★★★★ 4.7 (22)

"Stopped in this afternoon for a margarita. I must say the decor was absolutely beautiful and showed all the culture. We ordered margaritas and an appetizer to share. We got the bean and queso dip so so yummy. And one regular and one strawberry blended margarita. The size was good for the regular and the strawberry one was the medium. I do feel for myself it was a little on the sweet side but tasty. The wait staff was very friendly and I do recommend this place from our experience today."

Don's Tap

★★★★☆ 3.8 (23) • $

"Friendly staff, nice beer selections, great salads and soups as we as to die for fried chicken and fish"

Agave Bar and Grill

★★★★☆ 3.5 (218) • $$

"Agave Bar and Grill is a definite stop in Carmel for Mexican food. The margaritas are huge and with an expansive choice of drinks you will surely find the right margarita for you. There are a few tables available for outdoor seating and the ambiance on the inside is done well. This is a Mexican restaurant that has that comfortable feeling where you might have a margarita or two or three or floor. The parking is always a situation in Carmel but the lot in back provides a close walk. There are some signs though that warn to not park in this or that parking space. I would definitely come back to Agave Bar and Grill even if it were just for drinks. The food itself is just as you can imagine, an expansive food menu with the standard Mexican fare you would expect to find. Have a drink, stay awhile and enjoy!"

Poplar Street Tavern & Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (21) • $$

"Slow after order! Nice atmosphere and clean. Nice neighborhood and friendly staff. Patty melt was good with generous beef patty. Could use more cheese but nice overall. Fish and chips (Frys) were big portions and cooked well! Frys were perfectly crispy and delicious!"

Smoke Justis

★★★★☆ 3.8 (354) • $$

"I love this place - if you haven't had the Smokes Old Fashioned or the seasonal Pumpkin Old Fashioned , you are missing out. Not a biurbon drinker? The pretzels and cheese are the most delicious things imaginable. If you are hungry for something more, I recommend the fry boxes - who doesn't love a box of meat and fries?The service is top notch - if you get a chance, ask Jade about bourbon- you will be in for quite the amazing experience."