Chef Joseph's at the Connoisseur Room

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Address:
115 East Ohio Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Neighborhood:
Downtown Indy

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Cuisine:
Fusion / Eclectic

Price: $30 and under

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Chef Joseph's at the Connoisseur Room Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.chefjosephs.com
Email: john@chefjosephs.com
Phone: (317) 600-3577
Hours of Operation:

Lunch: Tuesday - Friday: 11:00am - 2:00pm

Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Fusion / Eclectic, International, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Executive Chef: Joseph Heidenreich
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Private Party Facilities: Business & Board

This elegant and functional private space will provide you with the tools you need for a successful company meeting, client presentation, or small special event. Features include:
State-of-the-art presentation technology featuring a 60" wall-mounted flat screen with laptop connectivity.
Free wireless Internet access.
Multiple layout options, including a large boardroom-style table that seats up to 26, smaller table configurations seating 34, or theater-style seating accommodating up to 50.
Private entrance and exit, if desired.
Private food and beverage service, separate from the main dining area.
No room charge with a minimum food and drink order. Available for reservation to accommodate your event duration and time of day.
Private Party Contact: John Mays (317) 600-3577
Entertainment: Entertain with Elegance

Our main dining room and lounge are elegantly appointed with all of the elements your special experience requires. From our state-of-the-art, multi-screen presentation equipment with wireless microphone to the beautiful and functional decor, down to the Baby Grand piano. We are uniquely positioned to provide an exquisite entertainment experience. Weekday dinners feature live piano music from 5pm to 7pm help you wind down after a long day's work. From 7pm to 10pm our featured musician of the evening enhances the elegant atmosphere and sets the mood for romance.
Special Events & Promotions: Refined and Elegant Downtown Restaurant for Your Special Event

Chef Joseph's at The Connoisseur Room is a wonderful place for lunch or dinner and is a perfect choice for your private meetings and special events. Our special events are frequent and can be seen at http://www.chefjosephs.com/events/ Whether an exceptional Wine Pairing Dinner or just an evening of fabulous music, it's all here.

Getting there

Cross Street: Pennsylvania
Public Transit: One of the main hubs for the IndyGo Bus service is directly across the street from Chef Joseph's at The Connoisseur Room on the corner of Ohio Street and Pennsylvania Street.
Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: When dining with us for lunch, there are many different parking options available, from on-street, to self-parking surface lots, and paid garages. All are within a half block from our front door. We recommend the lot about 1/2 block away on Delaware Street next door to India Garden. Parking is $3.00, making it some of the most affordable parking in Indianapolis.
For those dining with us for a private evening event, we have the option of providing valet service.

A word from Chef Joseph's at the Connoisseur Room

Bringing a World-Class Dining & Entertainment Experience to Indianapolis. Taste why we were voted a Top New Restaurant by Indianapolis Monthly in 2012, a Best Romantic Restaurant on Indy's A-List, given an A+ Rating by Avanti, received Diners Choice awards from OpenTable in 2012 and 2013 and named… the Best Restaurant of 2012 by Neil Charles, food critic at Nuvo NewsWeekly!

In an environment of modern elegance, Chef Joseph's welcomes Indianapolis locals and visitors alike to entertain important clients over lunch, enjoy a romantic dinner, gather for private functions, and experience unforgettable special events, such as our renowned monthly Wine Pairing Dinners and live entertainment evenings.

Chef Joseph's is a locally owned dining establishment that features a World Fusion Cuisine. Joseph Heidenreich utilizes his thirty plus years of international, award-winning culinary experience to provide a seasonally focused menu which changes frequently.Continued

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Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
Diners' Choice WinnerRomantic
Diners' Choice WinnerMost Booked 1000-Point Tables

Diner Reviews

"Love Chef Joe's food, great staff, fabulous environment and the live entertainment is spot on for the atmosphere. We go there for special occasions and wouldn't go anywhere else. Staff is caring and informed and menu is always great. "
Dined on 4/12/2014
"Had been for lunch and an after-work office affair, but never for dinner. Found it a hidden gem. It was like most of the room knew each other. A family feel to it. Food was good, too."
Dined on 4/12/2014
"Enjoyed a very. cozy atmosphere with tasty bar drinks, imaginative appetizer and flavorful entrees of beef and opah. The creme brûlée was light with a very smooth texture"
Dined on 4/12/2014
"I hosted a meeting at Chef Joseph's in December and have been meaning to get back to dine with my husband. We took another couple with us to dinner at Chef Joseph's Friday night. They enjoyed the supper club type atmosphere with live music and an energetic vibe! We are all looking forward to going back to Chef Joseph's again soon."
Dined on 4/11/2014
"Loved the ambience- Wedge salad not crisp and cold, short ribs excellent but Asiago chicken very "Olive Garden". Server uninterested until the very end of the meal, never checked if drinks and salads were ok. Won't be back."
Dined on 4/11/2014
"Ambiance, service, and entertainment were top-notch. We were a bit disappointed, however, in the food. We both ordered the mahi- mahi and found it to be a bit dry and without flavor. Salt helped enhance the flavor (should not be necessary in a quality restaurant ); however, it did nothing for the fact that it was overcooked. Options for noise level are inadequate. It was not quiet, moderate, or energetic. Rather, it was a bit too loud to fully enjoy the entertainment."
Dined on 4/5/2014
"Everything you want in a restaurant--food, service, ambiance, plus great entertainment."
Dined on 4/5/2014
"Visited chef Joseph's before going to a Tyker Perry play at the Murat. The food, service, and ambiance was TOP NOTCH as always. My dinner companions and I were greeted warmly by John Mays & Sara Yager like dear friends."
Dined on 3/25/2014
"We have enjoyed ourselves at Chef Joseph's a few times in the past and were always happy with everything. We decided to take my sister out for her birthday and thought Chef's Joseph's would be a great place, as we have had good service and enjoyed the food and atmosphere on prior visits. I believe the service last Saturday was among the worst I have experienced. The server forgot items, brought the wrong ones, was very slow (even though he mentioned he only had two tables at the time), had to re-figure our check to correct it twice, and my sister was not happy with her food. I think we would have to be feeling very open-minded to go there again."
Dined on 3/29/2014
"Most elements of the restaurant are good; i.e. food, service, and ambiance. But, the piano music is unnecessarily amplified to the point of being distracting. It is very difficult to have dinner conversation. Neighboring tables and even our waiter agreed that the volume of the music was too loud. While the piano is a nice touch, the main restaurant is relatively small and does not need the music to be amplified."
Dined on 3/27/2014
"Calamari was tender, Pinotage wine wonderful, Romano chicken best ever, salads were pretty ! Ben's service was quite a professional statement. Our out-of-town guests were duly impressed!"
Dined on 3/22/2014
"Chef Joseph's offers upscale dining in an elegant atmosphere. The waiter was awesome and the entertainment that night was fantastic. The food, not so much. Two of us ordered the Chicken Parmesan open face sandwich. Although tasty, the chicken was a bit tough and served on bread that required a hacksaw to cut through. My vegetarian friend ordered the Baby Spinach salad; good, but the portion size was very small and not at all filling. Others in our party ordered the Bison Burger and the Italian Beef sandwich, which they described as "okay but nothing special." We all agreed that CJ's menu is pricey. Overall, we enjoyed the atmosphere and entertainment and would return for that, but would not go there just for the food."
Dined on 3/21/2014
"We visited for the first time 3/21. We dined with several friends and had a wonderful time. The food was great, the service was impeccable, and the entertainment was divine. Definitely will return."
Dined on 3/21/2014
"Our group of 10 had a wonderful time as always, love the Atmosphere, food and the service is great. Good memories, good food is what it's all about, the hokey pokey,"
Dined on 3/18/2014
"The food was excellent, the service was great. We even had "show tune sing alongs." Very nice."
Dined on 3/18/2014
"Celebrated New Year's at Chef Joseph's and came back for Pizza and Beer night. It was delicious!"
Dined on 3/12/2014
"Myself and the others who joined me were very pleased with the food, service and ambiance. We will most definitely go back and recommend to others."
Dined on 3/15/2014
"Perfect pre-symphony location. Our first visit and looking forward to a repeat. Great food, wine, and ambiance."
Dined on 3/15/2014
"Chef continues to treat the culinary world. The striped bass and the asiago-crusted chicken were two marvelous treats!"
Dined on 3/14/2014
"Prices are a bit higher than I think they should be, but the food really was good. I had the goat cheese and marinara appetizer, which was out of this world. My friend ordered the bruschetta appetizer and it was very good as well. For my entree, I chose the spinach salad. When the salad was served, I then realized why he asked if that's what I wanted for dinner. This was not your typical large restaurant salad. It was quite small, but I ate more of my appetizer than I should have, so it worked out perfectly. Their portion sizes are probably right-sized, but we Americans are used to big portions. I left satisfied. My friend ordered the filet medallions and really enjoyed them as well. I would return for a special occasion."
Dined on 3/11/2014
"We came with high expectations but left disappointed. There were few choices of entrees, and the two we selected were unremarkable. The marinara sauce on the spaghetti tasted about as if it came from a jar of Prego's or Newman's Own. The service was good, but the musical trio was annoying rather than entertaining. Prices were inexpensive, but we got what we paid for."
Dined on 3/8/2014
"As always a wonderful time! Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a elegant dining experience."
Dined on 3/4/2014
"The first time we came, the food was very mediocre. No seasoning and blah presentation. However, we decided to give Chef Joseph's a second chance and were glad we did. Our dinners were excellent. We also enjoyed the entertainment (guitar & harp combo)."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"Overall we enjoyed the experience, but I was very disapointed that I never heard back from anyone at the restaurant regarding my special seating request for my wife's birthday. I left a voicemail at the reataurants reservation line, and sent an email from their web site, requesting a certain table and never heard back from anyone. Needless to say we did not get seated at our requested spot, but a little communication letting me know before we arrived would have been nice!!!"
Dined on 2/28/2014
"We've been to Chef Joseph's twice recently & have enjoyed the ambience & character."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"We enjoyed our visit to Chef Joseph's. The food was delicious and we would return for that reason. We had a very slow server and were often wondering where he was. We noticed other tables completing their meals much more quickly than our table. We weren't in a hurry, but the waits for his attention were way too long. The service not comensurate with the quality of the meal."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Our party of 10 had a great time. Our server Mellissa was very attentive, the food and beverages were greqt and it was nice to have live jazz for 2 1/2 hours during our time there. WE WILL BE BACK!!!!!!"
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Excellent food and service. We will be going back."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Very nice decor and ambiance. Live music was a pianist, solo then with singer. Service very prompt and attentive, but not overly so. Fried calamari appetizer was quite nice, as was the goat cheese and bread. 4 out of 6 of us were very impressed with our entrees. The other 2 had the Mahi. They found it lacking in seasoning. Bland. 2 had the ravioli, and both raved. One had mussels and was very happy also. I had the special that night, seared Ahi tuna with balsamic reduction over kale slaw. I loved it. Everything on the limited menu sounded great. Each tab had a drink, 2/3 bottle of wine, and 2/3 of two apps, and entrees. About $100. I was quite pleased with the whole experience. I think I can convince her to return, just not order the Mahi."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"We went for an anniversary dinner using open table for a reservation about 60 minutes out. They had a table waiting with a card signed by the staff which was unexpected given the short notice. Our table wasn't the best but we weren't expecting much. Good was satisfactory but nothing to write home about. Limited menu options but we enjoyed our appetizer, entrees and desserts. Service was attentive but as we were seated directly in front of the vocalist it was sometimes hard to hear. Overall it was a lovely evening and we had a good time."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"A small intimate restaurant with a warm ambiance. Dark woods, deep red carpet - a look and feel back in time. We wanted a light supper before theatre and opted small plates and salad. The lamb meatballs were yummy; i coud have done without the mushrooms in the mac and cheese; the salads were crisp and the blu cheese dressing rich. We will be back."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"Accommodated our group of 6 on short notice. Great location just a few blocks from our office downtown. Nice, upscale quiet atmosphere for our business lunch. Food was great. Our guests from Chicago enjoyed going to Chef Joseph 's versus one of the typical chain restaurants."
Dined on 2/19/2014
"My wife and I ate here to celebrate Valentine's Day, and will definitely be back. Everything about the experience was great. The ambience was one of the best I've had in any restaurant. Food was excellent, perfectly prepared, and the service was exceptional. The prices for the food were very reasonable, considering that the quality probably could have allowed them to charge more for the meals. Overall, great dining experience!"
Dined on 2/15/2014
"This is our absolute favorite for a romantic night out. The moment you walk in you know it's special. Warm and friendly greeting at the door - beautiful room- fabulous food and service - and soft live music all set the scene for pure enjoyment! We also love to invite friends and family as they have several seating options for groups. Did I mention a night at Chef Joesph's won't break the bank? My husband and I find it an exceptional experience at a remarkable price."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Chef Joseph's has a changing menu to reflect what is available during the seasons. The food was well prepared and brought out in order. While my girlfriend had a glass of wine, I enjoyed some of their local beer selection. The jazz pianist was a definite plus as well. Would definitely recommend to a friend."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"As so many restaurants booked up early for Valentine's Day, I decided to book a reservation the evening before. I had mentioned in the reservation request for a nice table for my partner & I since this was a special evening for us. We were greeted by a very welcoming hostess whose warm smile made us immediately comfortable as she ushered us to a prime table in the front corner by the window. We loved the warmth of the heavy wood-clad walls while the piano player gently played classic tunes througout the evening. Our waiter provided excellent service, explaining menu options and had the perfect balance of attentiveness while allowing us to enjoy our evening uninterrupted. The food was perpared to perfection. We will definitely be back soon!"
Dined on 2/13/2014
"Awesome experience. Food was fantastic. White chocolate martinis were excellent. Never had to wait as Ben. Our waiter was the bomb. There was live music and no screaming babies. Perfect. Planning our next visit already."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"I recently took my girlfriend here for our one year anniversary. The inside looks wonderful with the red carpet, ghe wood walls and ceilings, along with some of the unique art work and umbrellas hanging from the ceiling. Our waiter was very friendly and fast bringing me refills as soon as I got low on my current glass. And bussing the table as soon as we finished and plate or glass. The live music was nice, hard to hear at times if the dinning room got a little loud. But the singers were great. The food was excellent, I ordered the filet medallions and they were very tender. My girlfriend ordered the mushroom or truffle mac and cheese and she enjoyed it greatly. Over all the restaurant was great, I hope to return soon."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"Nice atmosphere. Service was great and food was above average."
Dined on 2/7/2014
"I have visited Chef Joseph's for lunch with clients in the past and was impressed with the elegant meals and service. I was delighted to bring close friends to the bar for dinner alongside some delightful jazz. The food and service were excellent; young professionals and jazz lovers of all ages were throughout the dining room and the bar. I would highly recommend it for old friends and new acquaintances."
Dined on 1/23/2014

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