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Ballard's in the Atrium, West Baden Springs, IN

Ballard's in the Atrium

4.3 (30)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
8538 W Baden Ave, West Baden Springs, IN 47469

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for scenic views
Enjoy the West Baden Signature Bloody Mary or your favorite cocktail and lighter fare under the dome. Taste seasonal drink favorites like a Hot Toddy, Butter Beer or martini selections. Enjoy alfresco-like dining as natural light peers in through the atrium’s skylights to provide a peaceful atmosphere. This bar is named for Ed Ballard, who purchased West Baden Springs Hotel from Lee Sinclair in 1923.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–01:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Ethan Smith

What 30 people are saying

Ballard's in the Atrium reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.0Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Indiana

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ballard's in the Atrium offers a stunning dining experience under a historic dome, complete with "excellent ambiance" and "great service." Diners rave about the "outstanding flavor" of the beef burger and the "absolutely amazing" Chocolate Dome dessert. It's a perfect spot for enjoying a beautiful setting and memorable meals.
30 Reviews
  1. Pamela

    Louisville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely unique experience. Dining under the Atrium was something that other restaurants certainly don’t offer. The food was fresh and delicious and the service was excellent.

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  2. Beverly VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding flavor and quality of beef burger! Beautiful setting!

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  3. Brittain

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Going back for Thanksgiving. A wonderful experience to say the least.

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  4. Kelsey

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience dining in the atrium. The food and drinks were wonderful and the ambiance incredible in the dome with piano music echoing throughout. Our signature burger was especially tasty! One of the best quality burgers I’ve ever had. It was a great evening!

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  5. LisaW

    Cincinnati / Dayton2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 3 April 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The waiter was very attentive and sweet. The chicken penne vodka dish was cold and very oily. I didn’t care for the taste of the sauce and it was way over priced! Will not be eating here again.

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  6. Diane VIP

    Louisville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful atmosphere, excellent service, this is the place to relax and enjoy the full experience.

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  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Nashville17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was OK, the view was amazing . We had heard amazing things about it so we decided to try it for our anniversary. I would recommend this for maybe a casual night out but not so much for a special occasions.

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  8. Jamie VIP

    Louisville1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Ordered a mid rare hamburger. Was burnt to a crisp. So hard it clanked the plate. Waitress didnt come back for 49 mins after our dinner was served. Had to flag a busboy to get more drinks. They did comp the burger but after waiting 40+ mins to get a round of drinks, the whole meal should have been comp’d considering the cost of the room. Horrible experience

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  9. Melissa VIP

    Detroit2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely perfect! Servers, beauty of the atrium and piano music playing . Food was excellent!

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  10. James

    Indiana1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Ordered a bottle of wine, hummus appetizer & for entrees a Reuben & steak salad. All the food was prepared well & delivered on time. Really pricey but decent.

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FAQs

Ballard's in the Atrium is rated 4.3 stars by 30 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
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8538 W Baden Ave, West Baden Springs, IN 47469

Additional information

  • Area
    French Lick
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–01:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Ethan Smith
  • Entertainment
    Light Jazz and Pop in the atrium.Wednesday-Sunday: 5pm-9pm
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wine
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