Ballard's in the Atrium

Had a lovely dinner late night at Ballard's. Beautiful tables and view of the atrium. The salad was fresh and the steak was cooked perfectly. The pizza was pretty good, not amazing, but decent crust and served pipping hot. The artichoke dip was also good. We had great service and although it's in the heart of the hustle and bustle of the atrium it was a quiet and intimate late night setting.

Delicious food and absolutely gorgeous atmosphere. The hotel is like stepping into the 1920's.

We had a large party (14 including a few little kids) and was pleasantly surprised by the experience. The lone server was very attentive both early and during our meal. For context, this was a hugely busy time - eclipse brought tons of people to the resort. Despite being packed, we never felt left alone or had to wait long for water/beverage refills, orders, etc. The food was solid. Cobb salad with chicken was fresher than I would have expected. It's not gourmet fare but decent pub-type food. Sitting under the dome is kind of cool, but it does get a little hard to hear given the ambient noise and the live music (which is very pleasant!)

Can you think of anything better than a late lunch under the ambiance of the dome with an afternoon cocktail? I can't. The menu is kinda sorta limited but the cocktail selection is not. It's always a wonderful, quiet, relaxed time eating and drinking in the 8th Wonder of the World. Pro/tip: remind yourself that you're in Orange County Indiana and not New York City or Milan or London ...

We decided to make a day trip to the French Lick casino and need a meal before heading home so we decided to visit Ballard's for some yummy food. On this particular day the view of the atrium was beautiful with the soft afternoon sun and background music. The service was prompt and friendly. Our server was helpful and attentive. We started with cocktails and crunchies and had a late afternoon lunch. We both had the club sandwich but I had the half sandwich with a cup of French onion soup. The sandwiches were fresh and tasty and my French onion soup was rich and delicious. With great service, atmosphere, cocktails, and food it's definitely a great stop. If you have the time and great weather visit the grounds too. The flower garden is beautiful and a nice photo op. They sometimes have a trolley that runs between French Lick and West Baden and it's a nice ride between the venues but it wasn't working today.

I stopped by for a salad to take out after a spa treatment. I wanted something light and quick. The order took about 30 minutes which was not unexpected given the busy holiday weekend, no biggie. However when I got my $35 salad up to my room and opened the box the salad was more like iceberg lettuce soup in way too much dressing. It was soo over done and goopy I could hardly eat it! The restaurant is a lovely setting for drinks, just pass on the over priced, subpar food! Disappointing for sure.

It was our Anniversary so we decided to return to where we went on our Honeymoon. The Atrium wasn't open at that times since it is such a charming place we decided to eat lunch there. I very glad we did. They have a very nice variety of choices on the menu. We started with a glass of wine and the June drink special which were both very tasty. Then we got an order of French Onion Soup and the Club Sandwich with fries. Absolutely delicious. Our server, Amanda was one of the best we've ever had. She was very attentive and made sure everything was just right for us. The Atrium is gorgeous and the ceiling is spectacular. We hope to come back later this year for a nice weekend stay. If you are looking for a great place to getaway, this is it.

A good dinner with a great view! We were visiting the area for the first time and knew we wanted to stop here so we could enjoy the atrium while we ate. We dined in fairly early and sat ourselves. The staff were there right away bringing water, snack mix, and menus. All the staff were friendly and super prompt.I had the chicken salad sandwich with fruit and it was delicious. My brother had the signature burger. He ordered it medium, it came out well done but he still enjoyed it. It is a little pricey but I really think you're paying for the atmosphere, not necessarily the quality of the food. Overall, it was a great dinner!

If you have the pleasure of Monika Herzig On the piano, then stop for a drink and an app. Her playing is classy with a jazz and modern flare. She will take sweep you away from the mundane and take you to the inviting and exciting. Relax and enjoy. Worth a listen.

So we stopped in here for a drink to kill some time... my gin martini was $28... I asked for dry Hendricks martini with a twist. I got half the lemon, pith and all! $28!!! I am from Washington DC and have never paid for or heard of a $28 Hendricks martini! Absolutely absurd.