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1. Rathskeller Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2072)
Price: Moderate
• German • Downtown Indy
Booked 25 times today
*Please note that reservations are strictly for Main Dining Room dining ONLY. We do not take reservations for the Biergarten at this time. Call with any questions!Bavarian Flair in Downtown Indy! Set in the historic, 19th century Athenaeum Building downtown, The Rathskeller is reminiscent of both a quaint inn tucked in the Bavarian hills and a lively beer hall in Munich. We feature traditional German entrees and a full range of salads, pasta, seafood, beef, pork and chicken entrees. If you can't find your time slot for your reservation, please call the restaurant at 317-636-0396.
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2. Salt on Mass
4.8
Exceptional(3341)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown Indy
Booked 19 times today
Located in a contemporary space of coastal design and floor to ceiling views of the city skyline and Massachusetts Avenue, Salt on Mass has a focus on fresh. A locally owned scratch kitchen and bar specializing in wild and sustainable seafood, steaks, hand crafted cocktails along with an extensive wine list, Salt on Mass prides itself on creating unique dining experiences. The restaurant has quickly become a hot spot before a night out on the town, pre and post theatre dining, casual after work cocktails, late night cocktails on the patio, social plate sharing, business dinners, special occasions, private dining and rehearsal dinners.
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3. Union 50
4.8
Exceptional(3374)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown Indy
Booked 28 times today
Union 50 is an innovative, chef driven restaurant and bar located in the Mass Ave neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN. Our dinner menu features creative dishes that change seasonally. Our full service bar features local libations and handcrafted cocktails.Our bar is open an additional hour on Fridays and Saturdays.
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4. Vicino
4.7
Exceptional(172)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Mass Ave
Booked 21 times today
Vicino is Mass Ave's hottest new Italian restaurant, offering an authentic and innovative dining experience. Don't miss out on their exclusive brunch, available only on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 3 pm, where you can indulge in a delightful blend of traditional favorites and unique Italian-inspired dishes.
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5. LouVino - Mass Ave
4.4
Awesome(1061)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown Indy
Booked 8 times today
LouVino redefines southern fusion with an innovative, chef-driven, southern-inspired menu. LouVino's bar program focuses on an Indianapolis-best 50+ glass pours of wine, craft beer, cocktails and bourbon. LouVino’s award winning concept has been featured in Southern Living and was selected as one of Buzzfeed & Yelp’s top wine bars in the state. The restaurant is as casual as it is chic with a neighborhood feel for friends and a destination dining spot for travelers, with a little bite of the South for everyone’s palates. Our menu is ever-changing based on seasonal ingredients available. This LouVino location also boasts two private dining rooms for rehearsal dinners, business meetings, client events or any other special occasion. Both dining rooms look out over the bustling Mass Ave neighborhood. Join us for a unique, unforgettable dining experience!
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6. Slapfish - Mass Ave
4.4
Awesome(152)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Mass Ave
Booked 3 times today
Ridiculously Fresh. Refreshingly Responsible Seafood. Fish So Fresh It Will Slap You.
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7. St. Elmo Steak House
4.8
Exceptional(21138)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Downtown Indy
Booked 145 times today
St. Elmo Steak House has been a landmark in downtown Indianapolis since 1902. It is one of the oldest Indiana restaurants in its original location & has earned a national reputation for its excellent steaks, seafood, chops & professional service. Try our famous St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail followed by a dry-aged USDA Prime Steak. We happily accommodate special requests; please call the restaurant directly. All reservations will be held for 15 minutes. Indy's best steakhouse!
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8. Harry & Izzy's - Downtown
4.7
Exceptional(9686)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Downtown Indy
Booked 80 times today
Harry & Izzy's is an independent, upscale, classic American Grill located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. Its ambience exudes class and sophistication in a comfortable setting. While the lively bar is Harry & Izzy's focal point, unique dining rooms incorporate dark woods, lush fabrics and a deep color palette. This sister restaurant to the famous St. Elmo Steak House, shares a few classic dishes (including their steaks and the famous St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail), while offering more menu variety. Open for lunch and dinner daily.
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9. Fogo de Chao - Indianapolis
4.4
Awesome(4736)
Price: Moderate
• Brazilian • Downtown Indy
Booked 112 times today
Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.
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10. The Oakmont
4.7
Exceptional(209)
Price: Moderate
• American • Mass Ave
Booked 22 times today
One of Mass Ave's Favorite Restaurant & Bars! Must be 21 & over to enter or make reservations.Brunch Offered Exclusively on Saturday and Sunday Every Week 10am - 3 pm.

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  • StephanieVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Great experience to share with our Colorado family! We started with fries and the wood fired mushrooms. Both appetizers were excellent. Mushrooms had exceptional flavor. For dinner, I had the wings and they were more than enough for dinner. Phenomenal flavor on the wings. One of us had the kimchi meatloaf and enjoyed it. Another person in our party had the lamb and said it was great. Finally, my sister had the mussels and she said they were great with a very flavorful sauce. Brandon provided excellent wait service and we would request him again. Great evening!
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    Union 50Price: Moderate• American• Downtown Indy
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    4.8
  • Alonzo
    Indiana •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Our server Erin was great. The crab cakes, lobster bisque and wine was great as well.
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    LouVino - Mass AvePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown Indy
    •
    4.4
  • DanielleVIP
    Dallas - Fort Worth •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    My husband and I traveled to Indianapolis for Valentine's Weekend and enjoyed an amazing dinner. The service from Michael, our waiter, was amazing. The meal was delicious. The sea bass with scallops and lobster risotto was the best. The staff was even willing to save ur reservation after arriving 16 minutes late due to the arrival flight being late. Thank you for being so considerate to us out-of-town guest on one of the busiest nights of the year, Valentine’s Day!
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    Salt on MassPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown Indy
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    4.8
  • Donnie
    Indiana •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The food was delicious. The atmosphere was perfect. Taste is subjective, but I felt like this was one of the best lasagnas I’ve ever had. 
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    VicinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Mass Ave
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    4.7
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    Indiana •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Enjoyed our visit and food was great and more than we could eat, so now we have lunch for the next day. Kristen was great and offered great suggestions. I had the Schnitzel Cordon Bleu and my wife had the Hot Wurst Plate Appetizer. Oktoberfest Beer was great.
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    Rathskeller RestaurantPrice: Moderate• German• Downtown Indy
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    4.6

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