The Most Flavorful Wine Bars in Indianapolis

Seasons 52

★★★★☆ 4.3 (762) • $$$

"Seven of us had dinner tonight at Seasons 52 in the Fashion Mall at Keystone. The restaurant is romantic, warm, and cozy, with low lighting in the main dining room and bar area. The bar is large, and you can dine at the bar. Our table was in an area with bright lighting, so it was not quite as cozy as the main dining area. Our server was terrific with a couple of small problems that were corrected quickly with her apologies.We ordered from the recently released seasonal winter menu. I ordered an Espresso Martini, the excellent Butternut Squash Soup, Lump Crab Cake, Truffles Risotto, and Caramelized Grilled Scallops. I enjoyed everything I ordered, but the Butternut Squash Soup and delicious Truffles Risotta were my favorites. The others ordered the Shrimp and Grits, Flatbread Pizzas with Salads, excellent Brick Oven Gnocchi, Chipotle Potato Skillet, Korean BBQ Baby Carrots and Caramelized Brussel Sprouts. Two in the group enjoyed the Sparkling Flight with 3 types of wine at 9 ounces. There were a couple of others I'm forgetting but all said, everyone enjoyed dinner.The menu offers appetizers, soup and salads, starters, flatbread pizzas, entree salads, several entrees from dry rubbed pork chops, rotisserie half chicken, boneless rainbow trout, filet mignon, several fish entrees and more. The desserts looked decedent. However, no one ordered desserts. Next trip!Lunch is served from 11:00 - 3:00 p.m. and Happy Hour runs basically all day at the bar.It was a lovely dinner with new friends, a chef utilizing high-quality ingredients and dining in a cozy, charming setting."

Abigail Street

★★★★☆ 4.4 (533) • $$$

"Came in for dinner on a Friday night. All of the food was excellent - we had the day's hummus, bouillabaisse, and broccoli, along with a couple of cocktails. The bouillabaisse is my absolute favorite, and it was a hit with both of us. Very tasty, a little spicy, and good enough you'll want to lick the bowl.The restaurant was busy and filling up, but pleasant, with enough room at our table, and we were able to have our conversation. The service was brisk, but polite, and our questions about wine pairing was answered with some hesitation, but with a satisfying result.One star has to come off because this restaurant has begun charging a fee for using a credit card. This is a vulgar practice that has no place in high-end dining."

The Capital Grille

★★★★☆ 4.3 (519) • $$$

"Came here for a sponsored CE dinner while in town. Entire staff was super accommodating when they ran out of seats and they ran to get us extra cutlery and seats to listen to the presentation. Delicious food-lobster tails and cocktail shrimp were fantastic! The chocolate cookies were fabulous too, super indulgent.Great experience!"

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

★★★★☆ 4 (470) • $$$

"We've been here several times over the years, and it is one of our favorite places for a nice dinner.Today we each had their Baby Back Ribs and they were AWESOME!! They were fall-off-the-bone tender, juicy, great flavor, and just the right amount of BBQ sauce. Our server gave us damp towels for our fingers, but we were able to get every morsel of meat off the bones with only a fork and knife. I think they were perhaps the best ribs I have ever had anywhere - and that includes that famous inn in downtown Montgomery.The service was great as well - attentive without being intrusive."

I Tre Mori

★★★★★ 4.5 (368) • $$

"We stumbled upon this gem during our travels. The restaurant was bright, clean, and had a super cute aesthetic. It offered some of the best Italian food I've ever had.Ordered:- Pizza Vegetariana- 4 Formaggi Spaghetti- BruschettaThe food was incredibly fresh and flavorful. The pizza, pasta, and bruschetta were tasty, with an amazing crust. The wood-fired oven pizza was at its finest, with fresh ingredients and authentic flavors. Everything tasted amazing and was bursting with freshness and flavor.The price point might seem a bit high at first, but the quality is worth it. The service was good, and the prices were reasonable considering the high quality. The cleanliness, light and bright colors, and ample dining space added to the great experience. We left feeling very satisfied. They also have a drive-through option, which is convenient for quick takeout."

Diavola Pizza

★★★★☆ 4.2 (400) • $$

"We sat at the bar and the bartender was super friendly. Inside was cozy and perfect for our winter visit. We started with the brussels sprouts, which had bacon, parm, and truffle oil. They were quite a treat. They came out piping hot, which was also a great sign for the rest of our meal. We also got the genovese pizza which had a base of pesto and was topped with chicken, sun dried tomatoes and caramelized onion. It was delicious. I even heard a "best pizza I've had in Indy" spoken. It was also fresh from their brick oven, the crust was crispy yet soft on the inside and the toppings were delicious. It was a win.The only thing I didn't like about the restaurant was that the cocktail menu didn't have prices. That never really makes sense to me and I'm not as laid back as I'd like to be about that kind of thing lol. In the end, I got the Italian Gentlemen cocktail (Bourbon, Campari, Orange Bitters, Lemon Juice and Agave) and it ended up being $14. It was spirit forward and a very good drink so I was happy. We also got a tequila soda with lime which ended up being $9. There is a shared free parking lot and it was easy to find a spot."

Oakleys Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.4 (364) • $$$

"We randomly happened upon Oakleys after a hot Costco date. Place was busy and we grabbed seats at the bar. Amazing drinks, had a vieux carre and a Long Island. For dinner we both had the specials. Mine was prawns and pork cheek, with cheese grits and veggies. Also had a lobster waffle which had tons of lobster and was really special. Hubby had the beef medallions, which were the best thing he's eaten in a while. Amazing spot that you wouldn't expect just driving by. Will be back."

Tela Bar and Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.3 (359) • $$

"Yes yes yes! The perfect lunch spot, especially for a larger party in the area for bridal shopping Everything is made from scratch, locally sourced or grown. The waitress we had was very knowledgeable about the menu and had such great energy! Everyone was so pleased with their meal. All food came out hot & fresh!"

Primavista

★★★★☆ 4.1 (373) • $$$

"My dad, his wife, my husband, and I visited on Saturday night. It was a 5-star experience all the way. Beautiful view, excellent service, and great food. I had the sautéed seasonal fish with crab. It was the perfectly sized portion with a nice presentation. The rest of our group enjoyed their selections as well. The old fashioned was tasty. There was quite a big selection of teas for my husband. We were too full for dessert. Maybe next time!My only minor gripe is the charge for valet parking. I'm of the belief that when you are at a fine dining establishment, valet parking should be free (with a tip, of course)."

LouVino

★★★★☆ 4.2 (353) • $$

"Nice restaurant and trendy bar. We loved the atmosphere, the lighting, the location, the cocktails, and the servers. The whole staff seemed to work together so well, which made for a congenial and happy vibe. We loved our prix-fixe New Year's Eve dinner. Special shout out to our server, Wit. She was knowledgeable about the menu, accurate with our order, and very upbeat. Thank you for a great night!"

Bangkok Kitchen Thai Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.6 (282) • $$

"Food and service were excellent! Really nice upscale decor and clean. We will return. We ate here last sept and l thought l had already left a review"

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

★★★★☆ 3.6 (441) • $$

"It's Devour Indy time and I was ready to enjoy some good eats here. The restaurant is really beautiful, there's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, even at the bar which is where I decided to sit. From the Devour menu I ordered the BLT salad, Parmesan Crusted Pork Chop, and Carrot Cake. I also ordered their famous Double Black Diamond Martini.My martini and salad came rather quickly. The martini is undoubtedly good with fresh pineapple and my salad was a big portion loaded with toppings. However I wished they had the dressing on the side. I was waiting awhile for my meal when the manager came to me apologizing for the lateness and that they cooked the wrong pork chop (grilled instead of breaded) and she said they would take it off my check and pay for it. I was pleasantly surprised and appreciated that she let me know. When my meal finally came.....let me tell you, that was the biggest pork chop I've ever seen! Even a couple of people came over and commented on it. It was cooked perfectly with crispy, seasoned breading on the outside and tender on the inside. That pork chop was so thick I struggled cutting it. The mashed potatoes and asparagus paired well with it. There was no way I was going to finish it so got the rest to go including the carrot cake. Unfortunately when it came time to pay, they didn't take the pork chop off the check as I was told but I didn't make a fuss considering again how huge the pork chop was, it was worth the money."

Verde Flavors Of Mexico

★★★★☆ 3.8 (364) • $$

"I forgot how good this place. It's been a while since last time, which was also a good experience! I reserved a table through OpenTable but max of 6 so called for additional seat and they were very accommodating. The table was ready on time. Our server was nice and quick with the food orders. The chips were delicious as expected with their salsa. Got the arroz con pollo and added veggies and shrimp (small up charge) but it was delicious. It came out smothered in melted cheese and it was wonderful. I would get it again. Next time I'll come back and try a margarita and maybe an order of tacos :)"

Piloni's Italian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.4 (264) • $$

"Homemade pasta was excellent! I had the veal piccata and my husband had the pasta bolognese. Drinks were good. Desserts looked too good to pass up so we took them home. Lovely atmosphere. We were there late afternoon so it wasn't busy but I'm sure it is later."

Peterson's

★★★★☆ 4.2 (281) • $$$

"A must if you are ever in the area or even within a couple of hours for sure! The owners are really committed to exceptional unreasonable hospitality! I was so amazed I begged for a little tour and found that every staff member i met has been there for 8-20 years!!! (They are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year!) I mean if that doesn't tell you how they treat their staff (especially in today's market) nothing will. The GM is super knowledgeable about both the food and wine. The chefs committed and passionate about food! Definitely the best experience I've had with fine dining in IN hands down! We had the oysters, lobster tempura, prime filet, creamy potato, spinach (wow!), lobster bucatini, grouper special, orange chicken, caymus and finished with banana bread pudding and the creme brûlée (not as easy to execute perfectly as many would claim!). The attention to detail when my after coffee came with a brilliant home made biscotti and then the check presented with a cookie dough truffle was the "ganache" on the cake!Can't wait to return home and do this experience again! Great if you have an event as well they do special wine/ chef dinners and are family friendly! I suggest you give them a try!"

Prime Cincinnati

★★★★☆ 3.7 (362) • $$$

"Loved the holiday decor, seemed so festive and warm. The staff was outstanding. Especially working on Christmas Eve. Our meals were tasty and well prepared. I'd recommend Prime to others."

20 Brix

★★★★☆ 4 (264) • $$$

"Great ambience = upscale but relaxed. Great service (Jennifer). This is oenophile's paradise. I do not typically drink wine but did a flight here and they were all excellent.Blackberry Old Fashioned was great as well; though I had to mix it so it was mixed very well at all.Deserts were all great, but their specialty is a blueberry-lemon cake that is phenomenal."

Bistro 501

★★★★☆ 4.2 (211) • $$$

"Great food and atmosphere! The service is top notch. We have eaten here often and never had a bad meal!"

Fresco Italian Cafe on the Canal

★★★★☆ 4.3 (194) • $$

"This is the go-to spot for any canal trip! I like to bring my out-of-towners here with an accompanying canal walk circuit. The menu ranges from light bites to full meals with a little wine selection to really top off the experience. Counter-ordering service is always quick. Seating is available outside or indoors. There are just a few tables indoors and much more seating in the fenced-in patio area. Though, it does not seem like there is abundant shade depending on the time of day. I got a chocolate gelato in a size medium. They give generous portions of their gelato, so I would say most people would be plenty satisfied with a small. Nonetheless, this is a fantastic gelato, that's nice and thick and creamy, with only a mild sweetness, allowing the chocolate flavor to really come through."

Unwind Wine Bar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (186) • $$

"Popped in before dinner on May 4th and were surprised to be greeted by life size cardboard Yoda and Chewbacca cut outs, Star Wars decor, and Star Wars playing on the TVs. The staff sure know how to have fun with it the date! We sat at the bar and the staff were attentive and knowledgeable of the wines on menu. The ambiance on this particular night was a bit quirky as it still had the modern and cozy wine bar aesthetic underneath the Star Wars decor."

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant- Avon

★★★★☆ 4.1 (197) • $$

"Cooper Hawk is a must try! You can dress up or dress casual. Service is always friendly and very helpful if you have any questions! They offer recommendations that we wouldn't have thought of originally. The drunken shrimp was very good. The only thing i would say is there wasn't a lot of shrimp, so definitely keep that in mind if you want to share with the whole table. The main course was very yummy!!We ended with a wine tasting as well which is a great price! We have a couple of friends that are wine club members which seems worth all of its perks. We enjoy visiting Cooper Hawk."

GoldLeaf Savory & Sweet

★★★★★ 4.8 (135) • $

"This cute little coffee shop nestled in Indy gave me all the feels. The coffee was actually really good too, I loved all the plants ! And the service was really pleasant. I would recommend eating inside, this type of coffee shop makes you want to sit in it for hours !"

Bynum's Steakhouse

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (259) • $$

"Bynum's never disappoints. Service is great! Have gone here about 5 times for a Christmas Eve dinner. Always get the prime rib you won't be disappointed."

The Wise Owl

★★★★☆ 4.2 (149) • $$

"Was headed over to Stone Creek for dinner but saw this little Bistro when I parked. Always check out a wine bar and The Owl Wine Bar is a great little spot.They have a unique and divert wine list by the glass, most of the economical variety. Menu is small Tapas Style with some featured entries. Have the bruschetta tri of which the olive tapenade is excellent!Sandwich of the day was Jerk Chicken Burger and was also excellent!All food is fresh prepared. This a great place to stop after work, stop for a tapa and wine, or as I a light business dinner."

Somm Wine Bar

★★★★☆ 4.4 (128) • $$

"This has become our favorite restaurant. All the food are phenomenal and the staff are always so nice. The chef(s) are all very talented. We have never been disappointed with our meals. We love how they rotate the menu every week. The manager Dan always come to say hi. Overall, we just love the food, attentive services and cozy environment. We will keep coming back."

Cork N Crust

★★★★★ 4.6 (116) • $$

"First time here and certainly not our last. Food was delicious and drinks were sooo good. Some of the best wings I have ever had. I was licking my fingers and didn't even care. The pizza was even better!! We will be back soon!!"

McGraw's Steak Chop & Fish House

★★★★☆ 3.9 (146) • $$$

"This place is wonderful, the space is elegant and cozy! The staff were very attentive and service was great. The food was amazing! Best tomato soup I've ever had! The steak was phenomenal! You can't beat the views around the restaurant."

Bridges Craft Pizza & Wine Bar

★★★★☆ 4.2 (122) • $$

"We love Bridges! Amazing pizza, excellent pasta and specials. Always get the calamari."

Sangiovese - Fishers District

★★★★☆ 4.1 (110) • $$

"The waiter was clairvoyant! Best Fruti Di Mare ever (w/o linguini), but lotsa fresh warm bread.. The fresh warm bread made the dish even better."

Governors House Wine Bar & Italian Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.6 (82) • $$

"Oh my goodness, where to start. Cute little place with outdoor seating in the heart of Covington. My daughter and I sat outside on the patio and it was a nice night. Plenty of shade from the building next door and under the umbrellas.First off, LOVE the music. Frank Sinatra and Rat Pack days. I am a fan of Matt Dusk so I thoroughly enjoyed the music through our meal.We didn't venture inside the building very far, but the significance of the history is pretty cool. There is a historical marker which tells the story of John W. Stevenson.Dave was our server and was very attentive throughout the meal. Our water glasses were always kept full. Now on to the food. We started with the meatball appetizer and it was delicious. The sauce is very tasty. Not spicy. Good size for 1-3 people. Three meatballs and three slices of bread.I had been reading the reviews on Yelp and kept seeing the short ribs recommended. I whole heartily agree! So tender, wow, and the flavor, delicious. It was one of those meals that you eat slowly so you can enjoy the flavor. The risotto was perfect along with the carrots. Cooked just right and fun with the different color carrots.My daughter had the chicken fettuccine alfredo and it was very good too. Different flavor to their alfredo sauce, not bland like most restaurants. The sauce was just the right consistency, not to thin, not to thick. The chicken was very tender and had great flavor. The only things she wished was that it would have come with a piece of bread to soak the sauce up with.We probably shouldn't have, but we did order dessert. The bread pudding, again, wow. Sweet but not too sweet. Served warm. Plenty large enough to share.We so enjoyed our meal and experience and will definitely be back, especially to take friends or out of town guests."

The Cordial Cork

★★★★☆ 3.9 (53)

"Found this gem while on a business trip to Richmond. I was blown away by the quality of the food. I had the Agave glazed shrimp over risotto and it was amazing! Definitely recommend and will be on the list of stops when I'm in town!"

Clough Crossings

★★★★☆ 3.7 (48) • $$

"Great good great service. Cozy, casual romantic American fare. Food was well seasoned and came out quick. We had a seasonal flatbread, I had a couple $5 margs for their Thursday bar special (they were perfect), he had a burger with everything and I had the pan roasted chicken sub mashed potatoes instead of rice. Delicious!"

Gangsters Dueling Piano Bar

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (56) • $$

"So this place can totally give you the wrong vibe, at all times throughout the night. It's almost like it's not sure what it wants to be... which makes it great!!When we first got there a little after 7:30 on a saturday night, and as soon as we walked in we wondered if we were at the right place, and if being in jeans, no matter the heals or dress shirts, if we were grossly underdressed. One of the hosts told the other a table number and we told him we were just looking for the bar. Around to the right he directed us, and as we turned the corner, the thoughts we had at the door grew stronger. but we found some seats at the bar, and the bartender immediately put our mind at ease.The show doesn't normally start until 8:30 but they're trying to get started sooner especially if there's a lot of people here. So we ordered some drinks, and then discovered they have Buckets, or as the bartender put it, "buckets of booze" that were themed to the place as well. We ordered a Heading for the Border, that was like a giant margarita, and under $17 dollars, and totally worth it. The drinks are reasonable, and it seems the crowd really picks up after 9-9:30, and you realize there's people from all walks of life here. Old, young, classy, normal, it doesn't matter.The pianos are positioned right down the middle of the place with the tables/restaurant on one side and the bar, with some stage side seating on the other. There's some really nice private rooms in the back for parties, gatherings, and what not. There is also a seperate smoking room to the left when you first walk in that has doors on it and windows so you can see the stage if you need to take a smoke break without going outside, or invading anyone elses breathing area. I definately want to give this place a try for a late dinner and stay for the show sometime. They play a bunch of different music, and if you really want them to play a song, tip them nicely and they'll get to it sooner. And it doesn't seem any song is too new, too old, or too wierd for them."

Skylight Bistro & Wine Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (25) • $$

"Surprisingly fancy "diamond in the rough" on the eastside. Great atmosphere with an enormous gas fireplace visible from the main entry and the restaurant. I got a ribeye steak with green beans and my wife got the same with asparagus. The ribeyes were cooked wonderfully and the cut was a huge thick piece of meat. It was so buttery tender the first bit surprised me and great flavor. The asparagus and beans were great as well, asparagus served with a lovely hollandaise sauce. We shared appetizers - the firecracker shrimp was great with the biggest shrimp I've ever seen with a tasty sauce on the tempura shrimp. The hummus platter with roasted vegetables was very good - the kale chips were amazing crunchy goodness."